climate change// 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 …
climate change// Hidden Stories SeriesWhen good becomes bad: The real cost of social activismFebruary 23, 2023You will no doubt have seen a number of environmental and activist groups grab the headlines over the past few years, often relating to campaigners finding new and innovative ways to bring attention to various causes — from halting motorway traffic by climbing up motorway …
climate change// Hidden Stories SeriesThe buzz about beesFebruary 21, 2023The tiny honey bee, responsible for pollinating one third of the world’s food supply, is teetering on the brink of extinction.This grim reality, if not addressed, could spell the end of our ecosystem as we know it — and we’re not being overdramatic. A declining species Multiple factors, including rampant pesticide …
climate change// Hidden Stories SeriesIndigenous expertise creates new Marine Protected AreasFebruary 17, 2023In recent weeks, Indigenous peoples in North America have scored two major victories that have significant implications for both climate and biodiversity.The first win was the announcement of a new network of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) on Canada’s West Coast. These areas of the ocean restrict human activities …
climate change// 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 …
climate change// 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 …
climate change// Hidden Stories SeriesThe cost of emissions isn’t equal and others are paying the priceJanuary 9, 2023Even within climate circles, we often hear moans at the stress and strains population growth is having on the finite resources our world offers.And I’d agree there’s truth there: more people means more demand — and we know all too well that the …
climate change// Hidden Stories SeriesWe’re living in a world more focused on “normalisation” than “conservation”January 2, 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 first wave represents the Covid-19 pandemic, followed by an economic recession, then …
climate change// Hidden Stories SeriesThe lucrative scam of carbon creditsDecember 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.However in reality, the credit market is a lucrative scam that has done little to address the root …
climate change// Hidden Stories SeriesWhy the UN 30×30 agreement is a big dealDecember 20, 2022Yesterday, approximately 190 countries approved a comprehensive United Nations (UN) agreement to protect 30% of the earth’s land and oceans by 2030 and to take other steps to address the loss of biodiversity.Biodiversity, which is decreasing at an unprecedented rate worldwide, threatens the planet’s food and …