By Katy Greco, Deputy Editor of GLOBUS We’ve all heard the statistics. 8 million tons in our oceans per year. Hundreds of thousands (and by some estimates, millions) of marine animals and seabirds injured and killed annually. Within 30 years there will be more of it than there are fish in the sea. Plastic waste is undoubtedly... Continue Reading →
Pop culture and nature – exploring the connection
by Laura Chevrot, Assistant Editor “I will not cease from Mental Fight, Nor shall my sword sleep in my hand: Till we have built Jerusalem, In England’s green & pleasant Land” William Blake’s Jerusalem, chanted as a hymn throughout the United Kingdom, was written in 1810. And yet, it already explored one of the most... Continue Reading →
The tragedy of climate related story telling
By Šimon Michalčík, GLOBUS Correspondent Devastating hurricane kills thousands. Malaria-transmitting mosquitoes enter Europe. The Netherlands completely sunk by rising sea levels. You may have seen similar headlines to the ones above. Some are yet to be seen, but climate change is increasing the likelihood that one day you will, whether that is on the... Continue Reading →