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Grasslands 101: Everything You Need to Know

Grasslands 101: Everything You Need to Know

Quick Key Facts What Are ‘Grasslands’? Grasslands — also known as savannas, prairies, steppes and pampas — are ecosystems found in parts of the world that do not get sufficient consistent rainfall to support forest growth, but get enough to avoid the landscape turning into desert. Often, grasslands are a transition ecosystem between deserts and […]
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Climate Action Accelerated by Women Engineers

Climate Action Accelerated by Women Engineers

This post was originally published on UNDPClimate Action Accelerated by Women Engineers admin Wed, 04/24/2024 – 07:17 Felizita Da Conceciao Mendoza, 23-year-old, is an engineering student learning in a programme “Safeguarding Rural Communities and their Physical...
Imagining Worlds After Climate Disaster, Julie Heffernan Melds Chaos and the Sublime

Imagining Worlds After Climate Disaster, Julie Heffernan Melds Chaos and the Sublime

Julie Heffernan likens her paintings to “advent calendars gone haywire.” Working in oil on canvas, the Brooklyn-based artist renders vast dreamworlds with tiny vignettes scattered across wider landscapes. Appearing from a distant or aerial perspective, the pieces envision the possibilities of life after fires, floods, and other climate disasters and potential opportunities for emerging anew.
Grand in scale and scope, the intricate paintings bear titles like “Self Portrait as Emergency Shipwright” and “Self Portrait with Sanctuary,” which nod to the personal details within each work. More
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How Ethical Is Temu? Why We Rate the Brand ‘We Avoid’

How Ethical Is Temu? Why We Rate the Brand ‘We Avoid’

Our editors curate highly rated brands that are first assessed by our rigorous ratings system. Buying through our links may earn us a commission—supporting the work we do. Learn more.   Temu’s lack of transparency is a big red flag. Here’s why we rate the brand “We Avoid”, our lowest rating. This article is based […]
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