Tag: climate change

You’ll See When the Rain Comes

World + People

Nature

You’ll See When the Rain Comes

The Nile river eventually flows into the Mediterranean Sea, but has more humble origins. One such source is the Blue Nile at Lake Tana in Ethiopia, where water can be in short supply for large parts of the year.

Paulina Wilk

What Can Greta Do?

Art + Stories

Experiences

What Can Greta Do?

Today, Greta Thunberg is an icon of the battle against global warming. The unassuming 16-year-old has brought impetus to a worldwide youth movement, but what comes next?

Paulina Wilk

Teenagers to the Rescue

Art + Stories

Experiences

Teenagers to the Rescue

Children are as inspired as ever these days, especially when it comes to environmental matters. We take a look at five remarkable green initiatives and inventions created by the youngest generation.

Joanna Nikodemska

World + People

Nature

Floating Homes

As we all know, when Yahweh unleashed a great flood upon humanity, Noah built an ark and survived. Stories of rising waters have been recorded by many cultures. Clearly, they were all onto something. No wonder people of reason are preparing for another flood to come.

Łukasz Stępnik

The Man Who Tames the Elements

Soul + Body

The Four Elements

The Man Who Tames the Elements

Olafur Eliasson talks about recreating the sun, light in art, and engaging with the world beyond the gallery.

Jan Pelczar

World + People

Nature

On Thin Ice

In the Russian Far East, climate change is causing more and more permafrost to melt. The effects could be disastrous, and not only for Yakuts.

Michał Książek

A Flip-Flop on Spitsbergen

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Nature

A Flip-Flop on Spitsbergen

One of the world’s greatest ecosystems is dying before our eyes due to global warming. Our polar correspondent recounts the tragedy of the Barents Sea.

Mikołaj Golachowski

The Most Important Refrigerator in the World

World + People

Science

The Most Important Refrigerator in the World

The Global Seed Vault’s doors are closed for 350 days a year. And for good reason, too—it might just save humanity in the event of a mass disaster.

Zygmunt Borawski

Changing Climate Leaves Africa High and Dry

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Nature

Changing Climate Leaves Africa High and Dry

Zimbabwe, a country whose economy is highly dependent on agriculture, has been deeply affected by climate change. Droughts and floods are more common whereas rainfall has become unpredictable.