// Hidden Stories SeriesThe oil company that predicted climate changeMay 11, 2023An enlightening example of when corporate self-interest trumps global interest.In the late 1970s, scientists and government agencies were beginning to study climate change more seriously. ExxonMobil, a major fossil fuel company, saw the potential disaster this could play for their oil and gas business, and subsequently formed a skilled …
// Hidden Stories SeriesWhen indigenous peoples get caught in the middle of corporate and governmental climate strategiesMay 5, 2023The world’s Indigenous leaders at an annual UN summit, have warned that the west’s climate strategy is risking the exploitation of Indigenous territories, resources, and people.As hundreds of Indigenous chiefs, presidents, chairmen, and delegates gathered at the 22nd United Nations Permanent Forum …
// Hidden Stories SeriesHonouring the voices of indigenous peoples: Wisdom of the Elders shines a light on native storytellingMay 4, 2023Wisdom of the Elders may not be a household name in the UK, but their work is another representation of the incredible efforts being undertaken by many indigenous peoples around the world to bring healing and growth to their local …
// Hidden Stories SeriesThe long road ahead for fusion energy and its role in a greener futureApril 14, 2023When I looked at my energy bills this winter, it was clear that for the first time, how (and when) we use electricity was going to become important for many UK households facing a costly end to 2022.Then along came the promise …
// Hidden Stories SeriesTropical forests struggling to recover from deforestation, new research showsMarch 16, 2023New research published in the journal Nature has found that recovering tropical forests are only able to offset a quarter of carbon emissions generated annually by logging, wildfire and land clearing.The study, led by a team of scientists from the University of Bristol, used satellite data …
// Hidden Stories SeriesCurrent biodiversity loss could lead to total ecosystem collapse, warns studyMarch 10, 2023According to recent research on the greatest mass extinction in Earth’s history, the gradual degradation of wildlife and biodiversity could quickly escalate into a catastrophic collapse of entire ecosystems.The “Great Dying,” a cataclysmic event that unfolded 252 million years ago during the Permian-Triassic extinction period, …
// Hidden Stories SeriesKung Fu nuns: Breaking barriers and fighting for the environmentMarch 8, 2023In the snow capped peaks of the Himalayas, there exists a group of devout women known as the “Kung Fu nuns”.The women belong to an 800-year-old Buddhist sect called Drukpa, meaning dragon in Tibetan, and have garnered global attention for their unique blend of meditation and …
// Hidden Stories SeriesMoney talks: How budget constraints are hampering disaster aidFebruary 10, 2023The recent horrific earthquake in Turkey and Syria has once again highlighted the mounting stress on the already overburdened humanitarian aid system.Despite the fact that the earthquake was not a result of human induced climate change, its impact adds to the growing list of natural disasters and …
// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous communities play key role in maintaining the Amazon’s least deforested areasFebruary 6, 2023In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Indigenous leaders are engaged in a crucial battle—not only for the preservation of their ancestral lands but also for the stability of the global climate.The study, which analysed satellite images and national datasets between 2000 and 2021, …
// Hidden Stories SeriesHow storytelling can change the worldJanuary 19, 2023I believe that storytelling can change the world.As humans, it’s something that remains integral to how we communicate, understand and connect with others and the world around us. Its power and importance in shaping our world can’t be overstated. Unfortunately, the stories we often hear today perpetuate inequality and marginalisation — …