Since June, hundreds of garment workers, working for fast fashion companies such as H&M in countries like India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, have been protesting layoffs due to overproduction during COVID-19. Because of fluctuations in the supply chain and product consumption, the pandemic has also heightened pre existing issues such as unfair wages and long working hours. Summer Journalism Fellow Maryam Gamar also analyzes H&M’s response to these protests, especially since H&M has advertised its efforts to relieve the effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities.
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“Juuling.” This word has become commonplace among youths in the U.S.. But what is a Juul, why has it become such a sensation, and why is the startup now valued at $15 billion?
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“Sustainability can’t be just for people who can afford it, because in fact the people who can least afford it are the ones who will suffer the most from the effects of climate change.”
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“Quick and easy delivery” is the tagline of the so called On-Demand economy. However, with the speed with which these start-ups deliver their service, failure might inevitably be the outcome.
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On October 15th, [Sears] filed for bankruptcy--what happened? For one, the store stopped doing what it did best: innovating.
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Over the last decade, hackathons have become increasingly popular as a tool to generate ideas, practice teamwork, and even create friendly, competitive environments, but they should not be limited to the average software development company or university.
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How soon will any average consumer be able to travel and experience outer space, the Moon or Mars?
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