The online travel scam that consumers need to be aware of 

As more people get their Covid-19 vaccinations, the travel industry is beginning to open again. However, this has resulted in an increase in scammers taking advantage of this development.  In the last... Read more »

Data shows a spike in traffic deaths despite travel restrictions 

Despite predictions that car accidents, injuries, and deaths would decrease during the pandemic, a new report by the National Safety Council shows they have surged.  According to the report, which looked at statistics... Read more »

The dangers of excessive screen time for teenagers

There are now over 3 billion smartphone users globally. In the last few years, however, concerns have been raised over the effects they have on people, particularly kids and teens. Although a... Read more »

Australian Facebook users are now unable to access news content 

After proposals from the Australian government designed to regulate the way online platforms share content, Facebook has announced that Australian users will be blocked from viewing any links to news articles on... Read more »

Report highlights the growing health risks of air pollution

The health risks of pollution, like decreased lung function and increased chances of suffering from asthma and bronchitis, have been a concern for many years.  According to the WHO, 90% of people now... Read more »

Companies have increased data security spending during the pandemic 

During the pandemic, individuals and employers have spent a record amount of time online. This has resulted in fresh concerns over how users’ personal data is used and shared and how it... Read more »

GM announces plans for meeting reaching neutrality goals 

Electric vehicles are an important factor in combating climate change. To meet international emissions targets and limit warming to below 2 degrees celsius, environmental groups have, in recent years, been campaigning for... Read more »

How infectious are the new variants of Covid-19? 

In the last month, several new strains of Covid-19 have been identified around the world. The UK was the first to announce a new variant, which resulted in tougher restrictions. Although mutations... Read more »

The US announces its return to the Paris Agreement

In 2020, the US officially withdrew from the Paris Agreement – a decision that was made by President Trump in 2017. However, Joe Biden has announced that the US will rejoin the... Read more »

Are we protecting children from harmful online content?

Since the internet’s launch, children’s safety has been a huge concern. Now, parents and guardians are more anxious than ever.  So, how can society prevent children from exposure to dangerous online content? ... Read more »