25 cities commit to become emissions neutral by 2050

25 cities commit to become emissions neutral by 2050

Bonn, Germany — The mayors of 25 pioneering cities, including Milan, representing 150 million citizens, have pledged to develop and begin implementing more ambitious climate action plans before the end of 2020 to deliver emissions neutral and climate resilient cities by 2050. These plans will ensure the cities deliver on their share of emissions reductions

“We need to become the hope”, Eskimo shaman Angaangaq on the spiritual significance of climate change

“We need to become the hope”, Eskimo shaman Angaangaq on the spiritual significance of climate change

When it comes to land travel the Eskimo people, also known as Inuit, have a good understanding of what distances mean as their land stretched over 13 time zones – yet according to their Elders, the greatest distance in one’s existence remains from one’s mind to one’s heart. “It is really true,” says Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq, an indigenous Eskimo-Kalaallit

10 places to visit before they disappear

10 places to visit before they disappear

According to Mother Nature Network, these are the top 10 extraordinary places to visit before they vanish, as they’re threatened by desertification, sea level rise and extreme weather events caused by climate change. Glacier National Park, United States The Glacier National Park, Montana, United States. About 100 years ago, the park was home to 150 glaciers. Now there are only 27

How climate change could transform the world’s wine map

How climate change could transform the world’s wine map

The connection between production areas and the agricultural and cultural identity is critical in transforming an ordinary wine into a world-renowned quality one. Tuscany in Italy, Bordeaux and Rhone in France, the Napa Valley in California and the coastal areas of Chile are just some of the most important regions when it comes to wine production.

Lorenzo Quinn. Why people are taking notice of giant hands emerging from a Venice canal

Lorenzo Quinn. Why people are taking notice of giant hands emerging from a Venice canal

Two marble-white nine-metre tall children’s hands surging from the Grand Canal in Venice and ambiguously supporting or toppling over the Ca’ Sagredo hotel have skyrocketed sculptor Lorenzo Quinn to fame. The installation Support has captured the world’s attention with its powerful message about climate change: we have the power to either sustain or destroy our global heritage. Its location

Sam Kass, the ex-White House chef talks about his fight for a sustainable food system

Sam Kass, the ex-White House chef talks about his fight for a sustainable food system

Sam Kass has been close to the Obama family for over a decade, starting as their chef in 2005. His commitment to promoting healthy eating and a more sustainable food system – which causes fewer emissions and less deforestation, therefore contributing to climate change mitigation – has found a perfect fit with the former president’s and especially First Lady