Models walk the runway during the Chanel Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show as part of Paris … More Fashion Week at Grand Palais on March 11, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Kristy Sparow/Getty Images) Getty Images Luxury fashion has long positioned itself as an exclusive alternative to fast fashion, with brands like Louis Vuitton, Chanel…
Fast fashion getty Fast fashion has revolutionized the apparel industry, making trendy clothing more affordable and accessible than ever. However, this business model comes at an enormous cost. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the fashion industry produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, with fast fashion contributing significantly to this staggering figure….
Honeybees, which serve a crucial role in food production, have been dying in staggering numbers in the United States. U.S. commercial beekeepers saw colony losses averaging 62% over the past winter, according to a survey released last month from honeybee research nonprofit Project Apis m. The survey was based on data that included more than…
A huge rainforest stretching across the heart of Africa is quietly performing a vital role in protecting the planet. Home to endangered species and ancient communities, it covers more land than most people realise. The Congo Basin spans 3.4 million square kilometres, making it almost six times the size of the UK, which measures around…
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at Myanmar’s deadly earthquake, Israel’s strikes on Beirut, and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s trip to the Philippines. Rising Death Toll in Myanmar A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors through Southeast Asia that killed at least 150 people and damaged infrastructure. In…
CBS Reports presents “Reverb | Generation Climate” – CBS News Watch CBS News A generation that grew up witnessing a world with a rapidly changing climate is coming of age. Now, Gen Z climate activists are bringing a sense of urgency to mobilizing social and political movements across the nation. As the world is running…
Breaking down the enormous impact of fast fashion – CBS News Watch CBS News Fast fashion is contributing to climate change and the United Nations is highlighting the issue and advocating for more sustainable solutions. CBS News’ Manuel Bojorquez reports. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive…
This is part of Trump’s Great American Crypto Scam, a series about the catastrophic collision between the second Trump administration and the wild world of cryptocurrency. Read it all here. Once upon a time, not long ago, Elon Musk was worried sick about climate change. Stopping it became an overarching career mission, reflected in both…
New Delhi: China is staring at a water crisis in the mid-to-long term after the latest climate data showed a rapidly depleting glacial count. As many as 7,000 glaciers have disappeared completely, with the pace of glacial retreat accelerating year-on-year. Most of the glaciers are found in regions administered by China – in Tibet and…
Slowing profits and mounting legal challenges suggest Shein’s breakneck growth is stalling as regulators and consumers demand more accountability from fast fashion brands. Daphne Chouliaraki Milner reports for Atmos. In short: Shein’s profits dropped nearly 40% in 2024, forcing the company to slash its valuation ahead of a planned IPO in London. Meanwhile, its sales…