Michelangelo Antonioni’s 'Red Desert' was far ahead of its time in its depiction of the widespread sense of paralysis at our ability to stop capitalism from destroying the planet.
Tag: climate change
A Billionaire Is Responsible for a Million Times More Emissions Than the Average Person: Oxfam Report
When emissions from thee investments of billionaires is calculated, then their carbon emissions are over a million times higher the normal person, the non-profit said.
Glaciers in the Alps Are Melting Faster Than Ever – And 2022 Was Their Worst Summer Yet
Switzerland’s glaciers just lost 6% of their ice in a single year.
Three Arguments Why Just Stop Oil Was Right to Target Van Gogh’s Sunflowers
It might be provocative but this sort of direct action is important.
Climate Tipping Points Could Lock In Unstoppable Changes to the Planet – How Close Are They?
A recent paper suggested damaging climate tipping points could be closer than first thought.
As Delhi Gears up for Stubble Burning Season, What Are the Plans To Limit Pollution?
While the main focus is on co-firing biomass pellets and limiting crop residue burning, a review meeting co-chaired by two Union ministers found that these measures may not have …
‘Too Afraid To Have Kids’ – How BirthStrike for Climate Lost Control of Its Political Message
BirthStrike offers a salutary lesson about how core messages can be misconstrued and misunderstood when put through a high-profile media lens.
When Tragedy Becomes Banal: Why News Consumers Experience Crisis Fatigue
Whether it is the war in Ukraine or other devastating news, people find it hard to sustain their attention. A scholar who studies crisis fatigue explains why that is …
What’s Going On With the Greenland Ice Sheet?
Greenland’s ice loss under current temperatures will raise global sea level by at least 10.8 inches. A field glaciologist explains the changes scientists are now seeing.
Climate Change Is About to Cause a Viral Explosion
A new study shows that climate change will lead to altered migration patterns for thousands of animals, resulting in close to 15,000 new interspecies viral transmission events by the …