Climate change is an urgent and escalating global crisis reshaping ecosystems and threatening biodiversity. While its impacts are widespread, certain regions bear the brunt of these challenges more severely than others. Here are five areas at the forefront of the climate crisis.
Read MoreI know we don’t like to talk about climate change and how it is going to kill us all, but we need to start paying attention. I live in New York City where we are used to air pollution, but this past June was something else. We had orange skies of death and were told to avoid going outside at all costs, all because of fires in Canada. Canada! Miles and miles away! Yes, this was horrible and scary, but it got news coverage.
Read MoreThe innovative New York artist Mary Mattingly has emerged as a true beacon of environmental consciousness in the art world. With the recent debut of her piece Ebb of a Spring Tide at Socrates Sculpture Park in New York, Mattingly has carved a unique path that seamlessly blends art, activism, and our connection to water. As the world continues to evolve, Mattingly remains at the forefront of championing climate awareness. Her art serves as a reminder that creativity can be a force of change, transcending traditional boundaries and inspiring us to reimagine how we interact with our planet. Continue reading to learn more about Mary Mattingly.
Read MoreHousewife, a Toronto- based indie rock outfit, led by 20-year-old solo artist Brighid Fry (she/they), has recently released the music video for their single, “Fuck Around Phase,” and announced a North American tour with Scottish singer-songwriter Paolo Nutini. Housewife’s songwriting intertwines timelessness with thought-provoking perspectives on AFAB experience in a male-dominated industry. Fry is also an advocate for 2SLGBTQ+ rights, reproductive freedom, and environmentalism, holding up her activism as a founding member of the Canadian chapter of Music Declares Emergency. Continue reading to learn more about Brighid Fry’s approach and passion for tackling change through her music.
Read MoreVictoria Konefal brings passion to this world by dreaming of a green future. You may know Victoria from her work on Day of our Lives, where she plays the fierce and independent Ciara Brady, and Victoria’s legacy is continuing to grow off-screen with her tremendous conservation efforts with organizations like Heal the Bay and Thirst Project. Conservation has taken a backseat during the turmoil of the pandemic and it is people like Victoria who are helping to put the spotlight back onto what we can do in our everyday lives to make a real contribution to conservation. In honor of Women’s History Month, we were very excited to talk to Victoria about the impact of a woman’s voice — we discuss her experience in Hollywood as an actress, working with women directors, and being an advocate for a better and brighter future. For more on Victoria Konefal, please read our exclusive editorial interview below.
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