People// Hidden Stories SeriesA Spotlight on Dale Vince: Green gas, football, and revolutionsOctober 10, 2023Environmental visionary, founder of Ecotricity, and steward of green innovation.Dale Vince was born with an affinity for the environment, beginning his journey not in corporate boardrooms, but amidst the embrace of nature. From living out of an old ambulance powered by wind to founding Ecotricity and …
People// 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 …
People// 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 …
People// 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 …
People// 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 activist, …
People// Hidden Stories SeriesA spotlight on Helena Gualinga: Championing Indigenous rights in the fight against climate changeJune 6, 2023In the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest, Helena Gualinga, a proud member of the Kichwa Sarayaku community, carries on her family’s legacy of environmental activism.As a co-founder of Polluters Out, Gualinga leads a global coalition of passionate young activists who demand the …
People// 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 …
People// Hidden Stories Series“Defenders of the Earth”: How Mitzy Cortés and the Futoros Indígenas are combating climate changeMarch 29, 2023When I was studying at university just less than a decade ago, climate change was pretty low on the social agenda.Things have changed significantly in recent years, however, as the realities of manmade climate change have become increasingly apparent and the …
People// Hidden Stories SeriesBrazil’s illegal mining stance in the Amazon gives hope for the future of Indigenous rightsMarch 28, 2023In a decisive move to protect Brazil’s largest Indigenous reserve and its inhabitants, the Brazilian government has launched a campaign to oust tens of thousands of illegal miners operating in the Yanomami territory, deep in the Amazon.Special-forces environmental operatives are destroying …
People// 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 …