Latest news with #BlueMarble
Fast Company
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
Wikipedia wants you to wear your love for an open internet on your sleeve
If you've always wanted to donate to Wikipedia but needed an extra nudge to do so, a new capsule collection by the German fashion brand Armedangels could be that reason. To mark Wikipedia's forthcoming 25th anniversary next year, Armedangels designed a 14-piece collection that turns design features from the Wikipedia user interface and experience into brand elements. Its signature bright cobalt blue, called 'hyperlink blue,' is a key color, along with white and yellow core colors. One design, featured on a T-shirt and sweatshirt, uses an iconic 1972 image of Earth called 'Blue Marble' that was taken during the Apollo 17 mission and is in the public domain. A text excerpt from 'The Blue Marble' Wikipedia page is below the image, which is one of the most widely reproduced images in the world and 'celebrates the freedom of knowledge,' according to the product description. Wikipedia's serif 'W' logo is featured throughout. The collection is available now via the Armedangels website. The Armedangels x Wikipedia collection includes items that equate knowledge to progress, with shirts promoting freedom, peace, and equality. Ball caps with slogans like 'Open Source of Information' and 'Yes, I know,' are fan merch for people who love going down multi-tab Wikipedia rabbit holes. The items range in price from about $16 for socks, $48 for hats, $57 for T-shirts, and $114 for sweatshirts. The nonprofit Wikimedia Foundation—which also operates tools like Wikimedia Commons and Wikibooks—saw annual revenue of more than $180 million in 2024, more than $170 million of which came from donations (though it says just 2% of Wikipedia readers donate). Some hypebeast apparel might be able to nominally improve that percentage, and it comes as the site itself has become a political lightning rod, facing increasing attacks from some on the right. Armedangels says every piece is made from 100% recycled material, and 12% of sales proceeds go to the Wikimedia Foundation. It's 'sustainability meets free knowledge,' as the fashion brand says. 'Because when we know better, we do better.' Like the pro-reading, anti-book-ban capsule collection for Penguin Random House by Online Ceramics, Armedangels x Wikipedia lends street-fashion cred to book smarts—and it raises money for valuable education resources at a time when anti-intellectualism is on the rise, and our information ecosystem has become especially polluted.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Science
- Time of India
NASA reveals how 60 years of climate change have transformed Earth from vibrant blue to a troubled world
Source: BBC There was a day when looking at the sky stunned human beings with wonder and fascination. The world seemed limitless, its brilliant bright blue waters, green spaces, and dense layer of leaves. The world symbolised harmony and beauty, full of natural wonders. From the outside space, the planet seen was nothing less than magical. But over the last decades, the complexion of our planet has altered radically, a reflection of the cost to the environment of human actions. A once-pure image now presents a filthier scene—a one of tension and decay. NASA reveals Earth's changing image from space The image of a bright blue world glowing against the darkness of space touched hearts all over the world. It was a pioneering picture, showing an unknown perspective that united people and filled them with respect for the world. Several years later, in 1972, Apollo 17 astronauts captured the "Blue Marble" photo—a fully illuminated image of Earth, from the South Pole to all continents. This photo became one of the most widely shared photos in history. It wasn't just beautiful—it also carried an unconscious message: a request to be kind to and take care of our world. NASA's EPIC camera today photographs the Earth much more troubled. While the heavens still shine, they do not emit the same fierce blue that used to be the characteristic of our world. Melting oceans, felled trees, and blanket pollution have altered the hue of the world from above. The destruction that has already occurred to the planet can now be viewed from above, a harsh reminder of what has been achieved by decades of human neglect. Clean ecosystems are now scarred by global warming , and Earth's once energetic vibrancy wanes. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo Consequences of ignoring environmental warnings Since the 1970s, environmentalists have warned of the dangers of carbon emissions and the increasingly likely threat of global warming. These early warnings were characterised by consistent, systematic voices calling for action to avert the climate crisis that confronts us today. But despite the seemingly clear evidence, the world failed to act on time. Through the decades, these warnings became conclusive evidence. Glaciers melted, islands disappeared, and animals were pushed to the point of extinction, but the world failed to take action swiftly enough to prevent it. Deforestation and the Amazon's struggle for survival The oceans that once teemed with life are also facing extreme alteration. Ocean acidification is among the direst of the dilemmas, going up 30% over recent decades. That has caused sweeping destruction of coral reefs, reducing what we'reere thriving underwater communities into lifeless deserts. Also, plastic contamination has been raging epidemic-style, as millions of tons of plastic rubbish now lie strewn around our oceans. What was once a cradle for life is now a symbol of ecological despair. The oceans, which are so crucial to regulating the climate of the Earth and preserving marine biodiversity, now face attack, also a casualty of human endeavor. The Deforestation crisis, once one of the world's most magnificent ecosystems, is disappearing at an alarming rate. Now referred to as the "lungs of the world," the Amazon loses tens of millions of forest acres annually to deforestation. With gigantic waves of forest fires in places like Australia and California, where gigantic forests have been reduced to ash. The trees once removed carbon dioxide and maintained our atmosphere, but now they are taken from us, along with precious clean air. The destruction of such forests not only threatens biodiversity but also fuels the climate crisis since trees, when felled, result in increased CO2 levels in the atmosphere. A sign of accelerated climate change between the start of the 21st century and 2015, large areas of natural forest have been cleared and turned into roads and plantations. This conversion of land has led to the increase in temperature across the world. The last decade has seen a number of heat records broken, with the temperature increasing each year. The winters are shorter and the summers longer and hotter. This is very frequent in the Arctic region, where ice melts at a record pace. Thawing ice in the Arctic is creating new sea routes, but the cost is highest to the environment—ecosystems are lost, and the face of the world is being altered forever. Challenge of climate action: Can we save our planet in time The effects of climate change are emerging in sharper and more intense forms. Urban settlements that were previously considered to be safe from natural hazards are becoming more vulnerable to flooding due to sea-level rise. More frequent and intense heatwaves are impacting human habitation and ecosystems. Freshwater too is increasingly in short supply, with agriculture yields and drinking water sources impacted by droughts. These aren't local changes—part of a global pattern of disruption that threatens the stability of entire ecosystems and regions. Renewable sources of energy, such as wind and solar power, are on the rise. More and more countries are taking global warming seriously these days, and international treaties to reduce carbon emissions are more and more popular. Businesses themselves are also under more and more pressure to reduce their footprint, with more and more choosing greener methods of conducting business. Action at a personal level is also on the rise, with more and more adopting sustainable living, reducing waste, and calling for tighter environmental controls. Also Read | Who was Dr. K. Kasturirangan? Former ISRO chief and the visionary behind the NEP—his contributions, awards, and more
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Kids draw what they love about Earth
Kids say and draw the darndest things. The Earth Science Division at NASA's Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley recently held an Earth Science Showcase, meant to highlight the center's work and their families. As part of the event, kids were invited to share something that they like about their home planet. This is what these youngsters had to say through their art. Eight-month-old Brooks P. drew these enchanting blue and green lines in Squiggles. While open to interpretation, the blue could represent the abundant water and plant life that makes life on Earth possible. A similar blue and green motif was used by 2.5-year-old artist Wesley P. in this work, titled Pale Blue. The name could be a reference to the famous Blue Marble photograph taken during Apollo 17. An older artist, who wishes to remain anonymous, created this tableau of flora and fauna titled eARTh. New life is represented by three eggs in a bird's nest in the tree. In Hawaii, 5-year-old artist Kira U. depicts the beautiful Aloha State. Its signature aquatic life and rainbows feature prominently in the piece. An important conservation message is shared in 9-year-old Sora U.'s work, titled Wildlife. The artist uses trees, an owl, tiger, butterflies, flower, and the internet-famous capybara to advocate for their protection. NASA's Earth Science Division is organized around four areas: flight, research, applied sciences, and technology. These research areas provide NASA with programs and projects that aim to advance scientific understanding of Earth as a system, collect new observations, develop new technologies and computational models, and build on the capacity to develop new applications of Earth science observations.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Celebrate Earth Day: Learn what it is and how to give back around Palm Beach County
Today is Earth Day, a global reminder to give back, clean up, and express gratitude for our planet. Observed every year on April 22, Earth Day inspires people across the world to take action, whether it's cleaning up coastlines, planting gardens, supporting sustainability efforts, or simply learning more about the environment. In Palm Beach County, there are plenty of ways to get involved, from community clean-ups to eco-friendly events. Whether you're volunteering your time or making small changes at home, today is the perfect opportunity to help protect and preserve our local environment. Here's what Earth Day is all about, and how you can celebrate it right here in Palm Beach County. More: Our family farm, Alderman Organic Farms, supports Earth Day and quality of life | Opinion By giving back to the planet! Earth Day encourages people to take action through community clean-ups, beach and park beautification, recycling efforts, tree planting, and eco-education. In Palm Beach County, residents are stepping up with events like coastal clean-ups, native gardening workshops, and sustainability fairs. Whether it's picking up litter or planting something green, Earth Day is all about protecting the place we call home. Earth Day falls on April 22 because it was strategically chosen by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson in 1970 to maximize student involvement. The date falls between spring break and final exams for most colleges, making it the perfect time to mobilize young people. That first Earth Day sparked a national movement — and it's been celebrated every April 22 since. This year's Earth Day theme is 'Our Power, Our Planet' , a global call to action focused on accelerating the transition to renewable energy. The campaign urges countries to triple renewable energy generation by 2030, spotlighting solutions like solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power. The message is clear: the future of our planet depends on the power we harness today. The Earth Day flag features the iconic 'Blue Marble' image of Earth taken by NASA's Apollo 17 mission in 1972. Set against a dark blue background, the flag represents global unity and environmental awareness. Created by peace activist John McConnell, who also proposed the first Earth Day in 1969, the flag reminds us that we all share one planet, and one responsibility to protect it. People around the world will be giving back to the planet with clean-ups, community gardening, and environmental education, and you can join in right here in Palm Beach County. From beach clean-ups to family-friendly activities, here are some amazing events you can take part in to help protect our environment and celebrate Earth Day this year. Celebrate Earth Day by giving back to nature! Join the West Palm Beach Coastal Clean-Up on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Downtown Waterfront, 138 South Flagler Drive. Hosted by Visit Palm Beach, this free event welcomes all ages for both on-land and in-water (kayak) cleanups. Kayak spots are limited and require advance registration. Celebrate Earth Day at Palm Beach Zoo on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and learn how your visit helps save both animals and their habitats. Enjoy curated talks and experiences that highlight conservation efforts and sustainability. Plus, bring your reusable water bottle to the Zoo and get 10% off your general admission ticket! It's a fun way to support the planet while enjoying a day at the Zoo Head to the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, April 26, for a free, family-friendly Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration. Tree Planting Ceremony with the Village Council kicks things off at 10 a.m., followed by the Great American Cleanup, Wellington Garden Club Plant Sale (10 a.m.–2 p.m.), and Earth Day activities from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Enjoy a day of eco-friendly fun, hands-on learning, and community spirit. All activities are free to attend. Celebrate Earth Day with the North Palm Beach Environmental Committee on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bird Village, behind the Village Community Center Park (1200 Prosperity Farms Road). Bring your painted birdhouse (designed for local birds only!) and enjoy a day of fun, free, family-friendly activities including a tree giveaway from Jane at Indian Trails Nursery, face painting, yard games, dirt cup snacks, and more. Diamond Walker is a journalist at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach her at dkwalker@ Help support our journalism. Subscribe today This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Earth Day 2025: Give-back, celebrate, events in Palm Beach County
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Science
- BBC News
How 50 years of climate change has changed the face of the 'Blue Marble' from space
The "Blue Marble" was the first photograph of the whole Earth and the only one ever taken by a human. Fifty years on, new images of the planet reveals visible changes to the Earth's surface. "I'll tell you," said astronaut Harrison Schmitt as the Apollo 17 hurtled towards the Moon, "if there ever was a fragile-appearing piece of blue in space, it's the Earth right now". It was Thursday 7 December 1972, that humanity got its first look at our planet as a whole. In that moment, the photograph "The Blue Marble" was taken – one which changed the way we saw our world. "I can see the lights of southern California, Bob," said Schmitt to ground control about one and a half hours into the flight. "Man's field of stars on the Earth is competing with the heavens." The crew of the Apollo 17 – commander Eugene Cernan, command module pilot Ronald Evans and lunar module pilot Harrison "Jack" Schmitt – were watching their home recede into the distance as they journeyed into space for the last manned mission to the Moon. Looking back towards the Earth, Cernan commented: "the clouds seem to be very artistic, very picturesque. Some in clockwise rotating fashion… but appear to be… very thin where you can… see through those clouds to the blue water below." It is an enduring image of the beauty but also the vulnerability of our planet – adrift as it is in the vastness of the Universe, which hosts no other signs of life that we have been able to detect to date. But ours is also a planet of great change. The tectonic movements that shift the landmasses move too slow for our eyes to notice. Yet another force – humanity itself – has been reshaping our planet at a pace that we can see. Urbanisation, deforestation, pollution and greenhouse gas emissions are altering the way the Earth looks. So how, over the 50 years since that iconic image was taken, has the Blue Marble changed? Those first images of the Blue Marble were taken by the crew, who passed the onboard camera – a hand-held analogue Hasselblad 500 EL loaded with 70mm Kodak film – between them, captivated by the sight of the Earth from space. "All the images captured with Hasselblads are spectacularly clear and bright," says Jennifer Levasseur, curator at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC. The camera was specially modified for use in space, she adds. Glues, lubricants, moving parts and batteries could all cause problems or fail when exposed to the extremes of hot and cold in space. It was also given a large square shutter-release button so the crew could use it while wearing their cumbersome spacesuits. "The other major modification, was the removal of the viewing screen – because it's extra glass," Levasseur says, The astronauts, "had to learn how to take pictures without being able to see anything", she says. "Without a viewfinder, you can't see what you're taking." Taking photos, says Levasseur, was planned meticulously and written into the mission plan. "They had known previous launches wouldn't give them whole Earth, but on this one the whole Earth would be entirely illuminated by the light of the Sun." It was around five hours and 20 minutes into the flight that the crew got their first glimpse of the entire planet. The crew were starting to get ready for bed, zipping into their sleeping bags. It was their first moment of downtime since the launch. "I suppose we're seeing as 100% full Earth as we'll ever see," said Cernan. "Bob, it's these kind of views that stick with you forever… There's no strings holding it up either. It's out there all by itself." The Blue Marble image was captured at around 29,000km (18,000 miles) from Earth, as the Sun lit up the globe from behind the Apollo 17. Almost six hours into the flight, Schmitt laughed. "The problem with looking at the Earth, particularly Antarctica, is it's too bright," he said, "And so I'm using my sunglasses through the monocular". Back home, it was nearing 05:00 at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, and ground control was quiet. "I'm not keeping you awake, am I, Bob?" asked Schmitt. "Just keep talking. We're listening," came the voice from the capsule communicator. And so the conversation continued long into the flight, the crew describing the clouds drifting over the ocean and the continents of home. Previous Apollo missions had snapped the Earth partly hidden by shadow. The hugely influential, Earthrise, for instance, shows the planet as it rises behind the Moon. Up until this point, our view of home had been fragmented, with no real way to visualise the planet in its entirety. (Read more about how Earthrise sparked an environmental movement.) Suddenly, glowing in the light of the Sun, the Earth was revealed as a beautiful shining blue orb, full of life and alone in the vastness of space. As a result, the Blue Marble is thought to have had more influence on humanity than any other photograph in history. "If you can't see something, it's hard to visualise that it exists," says Nick Pepin, a climate scientist at the University of Portsmouth in the UK. "I think all of us who have been brought up with that [image] from a young age probably find it difficult to imagine a time when we didn't know what the Earth looked like. This was the first time that we could actually look back from space and see our home – and people suddenly realised it was an amazing thing, but also a fixed system that we live on." The image offers a view of the Earth from the Mediterranean Sea area to the Antarctica South polar ice cap. Heavy cloud hangs over the Southern Hemisphere, and almost the entire coastline of Africa can be seen. Nasa officially credits the image to the entire crew. We may never know which of them actually took it but today it is reported to be one of the most reproduced images of all time. At 07.39 GMT on 7 December 2022 – 50 years later to the minute since the original was taken – a new "Blue Marble" was captured by a satellite orbiting a million miles away. This time, a set of 12 images taken 15 minutes apart, reveal noticeable changes to our planet's surface, the result of 50 years of global warming. In the 50 years that separates these two snapshots in time, one of the most striking differences is the visible reduction in the size of the Antarctic ice sheet. "You can see the shrinking cryosphere – the shrinking ice sheet and the loss of the snow," says Pepin says. This, he says, is a major indicator of climate change. The Sahara Desert has also grown while the rainforest "is retreating further south", he adds. Research has shown that tree cover in the vast Sahel region that borders the Sahara Desert has been in significant decline. "The dominant thing that you can see on the [new] image is deforestation and the loss of vegetation", as the Earth's land cover switches from greenery to desert. The pictures were taken by Nasa's Earth Polychromatic Imaging Camera (Epic), which has been imaging the sunlit side of Earth between 13 and 22 times a day since 2015. The satellite sits at the first Lagrange point, a point of equilibrium between the Sun and Earth, a million miles from Earth. From mid-April to mid-October, one photograph is taken of the Earth roughly every hour, and for the rest of the year it takes an image every two hours, says Alexander Marshak, deputy project scientist for Nasa's Deep Space Climate Observatory (Dscovr) satellite mission, which the camera is carried aboard. "With respect to the Blue Marble, on the 50th anniversary, we decided to take the same images at 15 minute intervals. So, in 15 minutes [the Earth] rotates around maybe 100km (62 miles)," says Marshak. And, thanks to advances in technology, he adds, "we can see the same images, but with much better quality", even from a million miles away. More like this:• 'Earthrise': The photo that sparked an environmental movement• Out of this world: 11 spacewalks that made history• What the planets aligning really means "And we can see much more than that," Marshak adds. "We take images in 10 wavelengths, from UV [ultraviolet] to near infrared. From these images we can retrieve the property of ozone, of clouds, of water. The height of clouds, the location of clouds. We can look at the property of aerosols, the size of particles, the amount of particles. We retrieve even the shape of ice crystals [in the clouds], using the Sun's glint. We can [see] whether they're horizontally or randomly oriented." "We retrieve [data on] the amount of leaves on Earth, and not only that but also the amount of leaves that are directly illuminated by the Sun," says Marshak. This data, combined with observations of ocean surface colour, can allow researchers to determine the rate of all photosynthetic activity on Earth. The Dscovr programme hasn't been running long enough to draw any definitive conclusions, says Marshak, but they are starting to gather data that will provide new insights into how the world is changing – such as changes in cloud cover and height, reflectivity, and vegetation cover. Among the other changes that have occurred since that first image of the entire Earth 50 years ago is the amount of human development and activity on our planet's surface. Although not visible in these images of the daylight side of the Earth, other satellites monitor for lights visible on the dark side of our planet. These show dramatic expansions in the urban sprawl across the continents alongside the activity of shipping on the Earth's oceans. Wildfires also glow across large swathes of the land at night, doubling in frequency in just the past 20 years. Back in 1972, the Blue Marble prompted a mass-reconsideration of our place in the Universe. Astronauts viewing Earth from space have reported a profound feeling of awe, a sense of interconnectedness and environmental awareness, and of self-transcendence. This is called the "overview effect". In the utter vastness of space, the beauty of Earth can be overwhelming. This feeling of intense awe has been found to elicit a fundamental change in thinking, a kind of cognitive realignment also called the "need for accommodation", as the person attempts to this process new perceptual information. "Gobsmackingly – just – wow" is how Helen Sharman, the UK's first astronaut, described her first view of the Earth from space. It was 1991 and the 27-year-old chemist had just launched from Kazakhstan, to begin her journey to the Soviet Mir space station. "We had two windows on the Soyuz spacecraft," she says. "The commander, who sits in the middle, doesn't get a window. But the research cosmonaut, which was my job, and the flight engineer – we both had one. I had the right seat and flight engineer had the left seat. As we were launching, the spacecraft tipped my side very slightly towards the Earth. Immediately, the light streamed through that window." Sharman describes her view of the curvature of the Earth, the "gorgeous blue seas", white clouds, and black space above. The Earth, she says, appeared as if it had its own glow. "The Sun was at quite a low angle, so it would reflect off the sea, and then back up to the clouds – and off the clouds underneath to the Earth. Then [the light] came up so it felt as though the Earth had its own light source." She compares the colour to the "ultramarine of renaissance paintings". "It's quite unlike the rest of nature. It's that brightness against the blackness of space, you just see the Earth as this great big gorgeous blue dot." Then, as her eyes began to adjust to the darkness of space, the stars appeared in their billions. "We know there are probably billions of stars just in one small section of the Milky Way, maybe even trillions. And we think maybe there could be up to a couple of trillion galaxies in the Universe. That [makes you] realise the insignificance of Earth." Sharman experienced these conflicting thoughts all at once. "Our atmosphere is so thin. How easily that whole top layer, where most of life is, could just be wiped away." But, conversely, she adds, "Earth is not the focal point of the Universe." To this day Sharman dreams of "floating along inside one of the modules and stopping by a window, looking out with the other crew". The experience of viewing the Earth from space, she says, "definitely changed my life's priorities". "The most important thing is the people. And of course, the environment and ecology that's required to keep this Earth going." The overview effect, say experts, is long-lasting and more powerful than other instances of awe. For the first time, the Blue Marble gave all of humanity the chance to experience the phenomenon to some degree. In fact, research shows that you can experience the overview effect with both feet firmly on the ground. Like Earthrise, the Blue Marble image became an emblem of the environmental movement. It showed a planet requiring stewardship at the global scale. The Blue Marble was used to illustrate the Gaia hypothesis, developed in the 1960s and '70s, which proposes that Earth and its biological systems act as a huge single entity, that exists in a delicate state of balance. And, although controversial among scientists, the theory kickstarted a holistic approach to Earth Science. The image became a symbol of unity, too, as for the first time we could see the Earth without any human-imagined boundaries that divide us as they do on maps. The Blue Marble was adopted by activist groups like Friends of the Earth and events like Earth Day. Prior to this, environmental campaign images had often focused on pollution or endangered species. The photograph appeared on postage stamps, and in the opening sequence of former US vice president Al Gore's documentary, An Inconvenient Truth, and inspired research into Earth systems with the establishment of climate research institutions such as the Max-Planck Institut, based in Munich, Germany. Looking at the 1972 and 2022 Blue Marble images side-by-side, Pepin describes the Earth's "restless atmosphere". Visible in both images, are clouds formed above the green areas of rainforest, demonstrating the inextricable link between the forests and the rain. "If you look at [central] Africa, you can see that most of the cloud, particularly on the earlier [image] is quite spotty, that indicates thunderstorms. Whereas if you go further north, and look at the Sahara desert, you can see there are no clouds. "When you look from above you see all the connections, the overall relationships between areas," says Pepin. "For example, Kilimanjaro rises from grassland, with snow on top. If you lived on the slopes you might not know there was snow on top and the importance of the connection between those areas." Looking at the Earth from space like this, he says, "makes you appreciate the interlinkages between different parts of the ecosystems". "If you can only see your bit, you might think that environmental problems are only happening somewhere else and assume that 'it's not my problem'," says Pepin. However, the limitation, he says, is scale. "You lose the detail. You need both. You need ground truthing [validating the information in the field] too." There is a "huge fundamental difference" between these two images though, says Levasseur. "One is captured by a human – and one is not. It doesn't have the same impact. And that's really because of the fact that there's no person there." Levasseur is looking forward to the photographs that will be brought home from the next manned mission to go as far as the Moon: Artemis II, planned for 2026. "There's not going to be another whole Earth image in the way I think of it until humans go out away from Earth again. I wasn't alive in 1972. This is going to be a huge moment to know that people are looking at us from that far away." "As much as we like to think of satellites as sort of our surrogates," she says, "I know that there is a person behind that camera, so there is something different about it, and there always will be." -- For essential climate news and hopeful developments to your inbox, sign up to the Future Earth newsletter, while The Essential List delivers a handpicked selection of features and insights twice a week. For more science, technology, environment and health stories from the BBC, follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.
