Creative climate messaging and other eco wins of the week
An artist in Mali and climate scientists in the US are finding new ways to inform the public about the climate crisis. Miscanthus grows up
An artist in Mali and climate scientists in the US are finding new ways to inform the public about the climate crisis. Miscanthus grows up to 4 meters (13 feet) tall, tolerates heat and drought, and can be harvested for decades. In France and Germany, the Asian grass is now being grown for heating, building materials and water protection. But why is Europe growing so little of it? Mali artist turns buses into climate warnings on wheels To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In Bamako, Mali, a painter is transforming a public minibus into a colorful rolling message on the need to protect the environment and address rising temperatures.
Drissa Konate uses bold murals to contrast deforestation and air pollution with the vital role trees play in absorbing CO2. By promoting public transport and creative expression, this grassroots effort is inspiring younger generations to rethink their environmental impact and take action for a cleaner future. Kolkata's tree ambulance rushes to save urban trees To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video In the Indian city of Kolkata, a "tree ambulance" is delivering critical care to trees.
Led by Sanjay Jaisingh, the service has handled over 500 cases in just six months, diagnosing everything from fungal infections to performing complex transplants. Preserving mature trees is vital in the fight against worsening air quality and rising temperatures. Fired US federal workers have revived a climate science website to help people prepare for drought and water scarcity and other weather extremes Image: Jon G. Fuller/VWPics/IMAGO A group of fired US federal workers have revived a defunct climate website that informs the public about the realities of climate change.
The effort comes as US president Donald Trump's administration continues to cut publicly funded science and research and invest heavily in the fossil fuel infrastructure that is intrinsically linked to extreme weather such as heat waves. Edited by: Jennifer Collins
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