Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesUtama: A cinematic journey into the Andean plateau reveals stark climate truthsDecember 1, 2023ReviewSet against the backdrop of Bolivia’s Andean plateau, Utama masterfully captures the profound impacts of climate change on indigenous communities, weaving a narrative of resilience, tradition, and looming cultural loss.Utama, Hussh Critic’s Pick Written & Directed by Alejandro Loayza Grisi Drama | Not Rated …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesThe Territory: A resounding ode to Indigenous fortitude amidst rampant exploitation in the AmazonNovember 1, 2023ReviewA poignant magnification of the resilience and resistance amidst the daunting challenges of Amazonian deforestation and societal upheavals.The Territory, Hussh Critic’s Pick Directed by Alex Pritz Documentary | PG | 1h 23mIn the cascading narratives of global climate crises, stories of Indigenous …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesDecolonising climate change: A quest for environmental justice and equityOctober 30, 2023Without trying to be crass, climate is a hot topic right now. Yet in our haste to alert our slumbering world to the realities the crisis is creating on a daily basis, we seem to still be overlooking the intricate tapestry that ties environmental degradation to …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesThe unseen impact of climate change on UK coastal communitiesOctober 26, 2023When you close your eyes and picture a quintessential UK coastal town, chances are you see a vibrant row of houses, sun-kissed sandy beaches, clear blue skies, and the timeless pleasures of fish and chips and ice cream.For those of us who don’t live near our …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesAir-source heat pumps could be about to retrofit EuropeOctober 23, 2023In many homes across Europe, nestled amidst kitchen essentials or hidden away in utility rooms and cupboards, gas and oil boilers have been long-time sentinels of comfort.At their naissance, they heralded a new era—ushering central heating and instantaneous hot baths into homes, obviating the laborious coal shovelling …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesWe need a fusion of passion with pragmatism to shift from activism to actionOctober 13, 2023“Activism” has become a dirty word. One associated with traffic jams, an affront on the innocent bystander, and a lot of orange glitter.It’s a term that in the past few years has woven itself as a vibrant thread connecting even completely polarised …
Climate// 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 of …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesIs the West turning its back on climate migrants?October 5, 2023Unlike even a few years ago, scientists are almost unanimously aligned in their thinking: natural disasters are increasing at an alarming rate due to climate change.This increase is affecting communities around the world—and most notably and disproportionately those in already highly vulnerable regions. The impact isn’t merely …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesWhat does the future of our energy security look like in a green transitioning world?October 3, 2023Nestled amidst the revolutionary innovations and startups of Silicon Valley, lies Dr. Sarah Lindholm’s laboratory. In a world heating up over the debate surrounding climate change, it stands more as a testament to the urgency of the green transition than to …
Climate// Hidden Stories SeriesEcuador’s rejection of Amazon oil drilling sparks a new era for biodiversity and indigenous rightsAugust 23, 2023In a resounding defiance of conventional priorities, Ecuadorians have delivered a potent message by rejecting oil drilling in the heart of the Amazon.This groundbreaking decision carries profound implications, forcing the state oil company to halt operations in a region where endangered …