Ten ways to reduce your carbon footprint
While climate change can seem overwhelming, everyday efforts can make an impact in a way that’s just as effective as a #ClimateStrike. Here’s how.
Developing Dubai — amid skyscrapers, a push for sustainability
The population of Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, was approximately 2.5 million as of 2016. It is a city that has grown very rapidly since the 1990s, with skyscrapers rising out of nowhere. But how could it have grown so rapidly and still remain so organized? It retains a rigid city plan, with clear limits and regular shapes. But does this mean it is sustainable?
Call her eco-friendly: Six questions for the Green Climate Fund’s Carolina Fuentes
On that cold, rainy November day, Fuentes expressed optimism about the challenge of climate change, talking about the need to preserve green space in Songdo and her own favorite garden back in her native Mexico.
Field of greens — the secret garden at the heart of Songdo, South Korea’s high-tech metropolis
A field trip to a field — literally — located one-eighth of a kilometer from Chadwick International school revealed a world of nature — and trash — in what was planned to be one of the world’s most modern and environmentally sustainable cities.
Earth Guardians rap on climate change at COY
Video, tweet and photo by Bethany Ao, GSS correspondent PARIS — Earth Guardians is a self-described "tribe" of artists, activists and musicians advocating for environmental sustainability and climate change action. Guardians Jasmina Sikora and Jaiia Cerff gave an hour-long rap concert…