Thanks to advances in infrared photography, scientists are just beginning to learn about the significance and history of the age-old human practice of ornamenting ourselves with ink. These discoveries are allowing modern-day communities to recover aspects of their Indigenous … [Read more...] about Tattooed mummies allow Indigenous peoples to reclaim lost traditions
Empowerment
These organizations are empowering communities with bike education
Many cities have embraced expanded bike infrastructure as a green transportation solution which also allows people to safely get outside during the pandemic. Bike popularity has skyrocketed over the last year and for many communities, bicycles are also a vehicle for empowerment … [Read more...] about These organizations are empowering communities with bike education
7 empowering personal actions to combat climate anxiety
A few months ago we hosted a webinar on managing emotional inflammation, specifically in the context of climate anxiety. In a world where climate news can be overwhelming, if not downright depressing, it can be hard to find the motivation to pursue climate action. If you feel … [Read more...] about 7 empowering personal actions to combat climate anxiety
How to empower women most affected by climate change
Climate change is displacing populations and livelihoods. According to the United Nations, 80 percent of people displaced by climate change are women. When climate change wreaks havoc on low-income communities, women are less well-equipped to manage these crises due to cultural … [Read more...] about How to empower women most affected by climate change
This ultra-efficient urban farm is run by people with disabilities
In Jackson, Wyoming, a state-of-the-art hydroponic greenhouse exists that is cranking out roughly 100,000 pounds of produce each year using only one-tenth of an acre of land. That alone is absolutely worth a story, but what makes the greenhouse even more newsworthy is that the 34 … [Read more...] about This ultra-efficient urban farm is run by people with disabilities