Lana is a full-time writer and editor at Utopia, originally from Cambridge, the UK. After studying English Literature and Language between the University of Sussex and UC Berkeley, she has spent time as a freelance writer, content manager, and tour guide across Asia and the Middle East, picking up prestigious accolades along the way. She now lives in Berlin, where she enjoys cycling, cooking food from her travels, and the city's wonderful electronic music scene.
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Soy garners plenty of controversy. Does it replicate female sex hormones? Is it safe for children? Let's separate myth from fact and find out how healthy soy really is.
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Equity, respect and transparency are at the heart of fair trade's definition. Here, we dive into what fair trade is, what it does, and the controversy surrounding it.
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The UN has warned that the world is still dangerously far from reaching its goal of limiting global temperature to 1.5C. With COP27 right around the corner, where do we go from here?
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Whatever the reason you're considering becoming vegan, you're part of a growing global community. Here are some handy tips on getting started on your journey to veganism!
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The Paris Climate Agreement, also known as the Paris Climate Accords, is a global treaty that binds the world in a single effort to combat climate change.
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Understanding our climate targets is a vital first step to meeting them — and averting the worst impacts of climate change. Here, we take a look at US-specific climate targets.
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Nestlé products are among the most maligned by ethically conscious consumers. Here are the controversies giving Nestlé a bad rap.
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We know it's bad. But how much do we actually know about animal testing in the US? Is it a thing of the past, or does it continue to lurk behind our favorite products?
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You've definitely heard of fossil fuels and might already have strong opinions about them. But do you know the basics? Read on to find a simple explanation of fossil fuels.
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