Vikas Khanna, the Michelin star chef feeding millions during India’s lockdown
Chef Vikas Khanna has been coordinating efforts to feed migrants in desperate conditions due to the coronavirus lockdown in India. A story of compassion.
50 years of Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated all over world on 22 April to raise awareness about the central issue uniting all of humanity: protecting our common home. This year marks the 50th anniversary.
Harvey Weinstein, the trial that found him guilty of sexual assault and rape explained
The New York Supreme Court has found former film producer Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual assault. Even though he was acquitted of other charges, the verdict could be a turning point for women’s rights.
From Greta Thunberg to Donald Trump: a report from the Climate Action Summit
They’re just words, but never before has a UN climate event generated such a buzz. What was discussed at the Climate Action Summit, and the countries that actually decided to take action.
The Global Climate Strike in New York, photos and stories from the first day of the Climate Week
Greta Thunberg and hundreds of thousands of young activists, together with many adults, poured onto the streets of New York City to strike for the climate on 20 September. One of the largest mobilizations for climate action in history was an intergenerational call to fight for the planet.
Rooftop and vertical farms in cities, the most advanced projects around the world
A few of the best ideas for rooftop farms from around the world. Where farm-to-table agriculture is becoming a key components of urban growth.
The One World Trade Center, or Freedom Tower, is the tallest building in the United States
The One World Trade Center, also known as Freedom Tower, took the place of the Twin Towers. It is the United States’ tallest skyscraper, with its 541.3 metres in height.
Seoullo 7017, over 250 tree species planted on a renovated overpass in Seoul
Seoullo 7017 is a new pedestrian walkway built on what was an old and dangerous overpass in Seoul. A symbol of the city’s green transformation.
The status of the world’s native peoples: what was said at the UN Forum on Indigenous Issues
1,000 speakers met at the Forum on Indigenous Issues to discuss native people’s condition ten years after the adoption of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Citi Bike, New York’s bike sharing grows in the name of sustainability
Like every new trend in New York City, bike sharing has its advocates and critics. Yet Citi Bike is an important step towards transformation and sustainability.