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Quotes in Press
From Housing Dystopias to Housing Utopias
REVOLVE 05/30/24 By Areti Vlachodimou Millions of European citizens struggle to afford housing bills, but there is hope on the horizon Housing and mental wellbeing are intertwined. Imagine that over 40% of your income had to go towards covering your rent and bills, which is the minimum threshold used to […]
Peacebuilding and the Arts: An Introduction
SHARED FUTURE 08/07/2023 By Jack Farrar This is the first in a series of articles about peacebuilding and the arts, exploring how creative practices help us revisit our past and reimagine our futures. Introduction “Art is a great matter. Art is an organ of human life, transmitting man’s reasonable perception […]
Empowering Youth Leaders: Driving Climate Action Through Tailored-Made Learning
UNITED NATIONS 07/28/23 Today’s youth population (nearly 1.9 billion) bear the brunt of complex global crises such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of climate change. But far from being passive victims, young women and men continue to emerge as catalysts of change, spearheading innovative solutions and leading […]
US Reaps Profits From ‘Dirty Energy Gold Rush’ in Ukraine Amid Crisis
GLOBAL TIMES 06/13/23 By GT Staff “Under the guise of ‘liberating’ Ukraine from a reliance on Russia’s dirty energy imports, there has been an explosion of investment in oil and gas infrastructure which, once it’s built, will be around for a long time,” Michael Shank, an adjunct professor at the […]
Transition Talks: Transforming Polluter Cities to Become Carbon Neutral
Net Zero Technology Centre Podcast 09/01/22 Interview with Michael Shank, Ph.D., Director of Engagement, Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance Although cities account for less than 2% of the Earth’s surface, they are responsible for generating over 60% of global greenhouse emissions. Being the leading contributor to climate change, urban areas need […]
Closing High-level Segment, Economic and Social Council Adopts Ministerial Declaration Reaffirming Poverty Eradication Indispensable for Building Resilient Societies
UNITED NATIONS 07/18/22 Against the backdrop of a highly uncertain global outlook, with rising food and fuel prices blunting efforts to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Economic and Social Council formally adopted the ministerial declaration of its high-level political forum on sustainable development today, reaffirming that poverty eradication is […]
Circular Food Innovation Lab Launches to Cut Food Waste
CITY OF VANCOUVER 04/05/22 Circular Food Innovation Lab launches to help businesses cut food waste and costs The Circular Food Innovation lab is an opportunity to collaborate with companies throughout the food chain towards circular solutions so food grown for people doesn’t go to waste. March 31 2022 – As […]
45 Inspirational Quotes From World Leaders Supporting ‘End Extreme Poverty NOW’
GLOBAL CITIZEN 03/29/22 From governments to civil society, dozens of leaders are raising their voice to end extreme poverty. Global Citizen has today announced “End Extreme Poverty Now — Our Future Can’t Wait”, a new year-long global campaign calling on the world’s governments, private sector leaders, and billionaires to step […]
Would Vermont Be a Good Place to Ride Out an Apocalypse?
VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO 03/30/22 By Brave Little State It’s a scary thought, to be sure. Brave Little State considers a few apocalyptic scenarios, including some that have already begun. And: Just how neighborly would we be, really, if the world were ending? Note: Our show is made for the ear. […]