In recent years, two opposing camps have emerged: the “doomers” and the “deniers”.
Beyond the heat: How climate shifts are impacting global health
climate crisis// Hidden Stories SeriesBeyond the heat: How climate shifts are impacting global healthOctober 11, 2023We’re in an era of rapid scientific advancements. One where vaccines are developed at breakneck speed and the potential to eradicate some of the world’s most debilitating diseases is within grasp.Just this week, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to a pair …
The climate action nexus model
climate crisis// Hidden Stories SeriesThe climate action nexus modelAugust 10, 2023We’re in an age of accelerating climate change. I think even the last remaining sceptics are being humbled by the tumultuous weather and catastrophic scenes affecting every continent.As the world continues to boil over, we face a profound challenge that demands a nuanced understanding of human behaviour, both individual and …
Is economic growth and sustainability really compatible?
climate crisis// Hidden Stories SeriesIs economic growth and sustainability really compatible?June 28, 2023Protect nature or accelerate economic growth?It’s a question that’s becoming increasingly more timely. In order to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, it’s now widely accepted that humanity must safeguard and restore extensive land areas; yet policymakers face the challenge of balancing environmental conservation with the desire to improve quality …
A spotlight on Archana Soreng: Amplifying Indigenous voices for a sustainable future
climate crisis// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Archana Soreng: Amplifying Indigenous voices for a sustainable futureJune 12, 2023Indigenous Climate Advocate, UN Youth Advisory Member, and Voice of Odisha’s Kharia Tribe.Archana Soreng was born into the Kharia tribe of Odisha, India, an Indigenous community with a rich legacy of stewarding the Earth’s biodiversity. Elevated to global prominence as a passionate climate …
The long road ahead for fusion energy and its role in a greener future
climate crisis// 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 …
Good COP, bad COP: The future of climate action looks shaky
climate crisis// Hidden Stories SeriesGood COP, bad COP: The future of climate action looks shakyNovember 30, 2022In 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.Observers — and even some of the delegates — were reported to have …
Brazil is back
climate crisis// Hidden Stories SeriesBrazil is backNovember 28, 2022In 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.Punctuated by chants of “olé, olé, olé, ola, Lula, Lula”, Lula’s speech brought a much-needed feeling of hope to the frequently …
A spotlight on Mike Barry: Steering the corporate world towards a greener future
climate crisis// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Mike Barry: Steering the corporate world towards a greener futureSeptember 5, 2022Business leader in sustainable change.Mike is one of the pioneers of green business in the corporate world he helped to develop, launch and implement Marks and Spencer’s ground-breaking sustainability programme, Plan A (because there is no Plan B for the one world …