Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. UK to lead global fight against illegal logging and deforestation – The UK is to spearhead a major global crackdown on illegal timber and deforestation, with plans to form a coalition of developing countries against the trade as part of its hosting of crunch UN climate … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. Staples Center to compost flowers left at the Kobe Bryant Memorial, while Bryant’s widow and family to receive some items – A massive memorial created by the public outside Staples Center after the death of former Lakers player Kobe Bryant has been dismantled, with flowers to be composted … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. A Battle to Protect Forests Unfolds in Central Africa – Indigenous people, environmentalists and industries vie for control over lands that can offer economic benefits or climate protection — but not always both, The New York Times reports. 2. 20 Eco-Friendly Hotels To Visit Around The … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. Writers and scientists celebrate UK’s 67 most endangered birds – From stories about capercaillies strutting around like “cocksure” hedge fund managers to corn buntings shrieking like old fruit sellers, Red Sixty Seven is an illustrated book celebrating 67 of the country’s most endangered birds, The Guardian … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. ‘There Are No Fakes’ reveals a dark tale of Indigenous art fraud –  Upcoming TVO Original documentary from filmmaker Jamie Kastner dives into the shadowy world of art fraud in Canada and brings into question the legacy of Anishinaabe artist and Canadian icon Norval Morrisseau, Sault … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. Australia fires: Plants photographed regrowing in ashes – BBC News reports on how in some recently-burned areas, signs of life are returning, as captured by local photographer Murray Lowe, who went to investigate how fire had affected the bush near his home in Kulnura on Central … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. 20 Ways to Reduce Food Waste in 2020 – Imperfect Foods have assembled the top food waste fighting tips that they’ve learned from their customers, farmers, podcast, and employees. 2. Vogue Italia Won’t Have Photos This Month In The Name Of Sustainability – The cover of … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. How gardeners are working together to protect the world’s plants, one seed at a time – A new movement is growing, one that aims to wrest power back through the renewal of an age-old agricultural task: setting aside some seeds from each season’s harvest to plant … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. The best sustainable fashion initiatives of 2019 – Drapers do a round-up of fashion brands and retailers who’ve upped their focus on going green this year, launching sustainable initiatives that ranged from purposeful store designs to recycled collections, while MPs also stepped up their focus on the … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World

Here’s a roundup of some of the stories that have captured Life & Soul Magazine’s attention this week: 1. Emma Thompson On Why Climate Change Is A Feminist Issue – After 15 years as an ambassador for ActionAid, Oscar winner Emma Thompson, writing for Vogue, reflects on the many ways in which climate change disproportionately impacts women and children – and her environmental goals for … Continue reading Microcosm of the Macrocosm: 7 Planet-Focused Stories from Around the World