Robin Scher

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Robin Scher

Robin Scher is a writer based in South Africa. He is a graduate of the Cultural Reporting and Criticism program at New York University. Find him on Twitter @RobScherHimself.

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Water Conflicts Across Africa Threaten Security, Health, and the Environment

A changing climate and population growth are fueling water-based conflicts across the African continent.

Environment | Earth | Food | Life | English

The Impact of Plastic on Human Health

It is clear that plastic is choking the planetary environment. What is less clear is the impact of plastic on human bodies.

Environment | Earth | Food | Life | English

The Internet Is a Major Environmental Problem

If the internet were a country, it would be the sixth biggest user of electricity.

Environment | Independent Media Institute | English

As Cryptocurrency Becomes Mainstream, Its Carbon Footprint Can’t Be Ignored

Brave New Europe | 2022

As interest in Bitcoin rises, so does the incentive to mine it, creating a feedback loop that spells trouble for the climate.

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