EarthOne: A Fresh Take on Planet‑Warming Press
AsiaOne has rolled out EarthOne, a brand‑new hub for all things green. Think of it as a “planet‑pocket” where science meets sass. If you love our Earth and believe the data, you’ll find your next read right here.
Green‑Light for Greta: A Quick‑Fire Take on COP27
- Setting: The UN climate summit (COP27) is slated for November 6‑18 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
- Why it’s a punchline: Greta Thunberg, the 19‑year‑old climate superstar, slammed the venue as a “tourist paradise in a country that violates many basic human rights.”
- Talk at the Literature Festival: At the Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival, while promoting her fresh book, The Climate Book, she kind of mic‑drops the summit as yet another opportunity for the powerful to “green‑wash, lie, and cheat.”
She’s not just beaming adjectives; Greta’s track record speaks loud. In 2018, at age 15, she sparked the global school‑strike movement and has since become the face of youth‑led activism. Though she was on the front lines in Glasgow for COP26, she’s clearly turning her back on COP27 this year.
Why No COP27? The Activist’s Gist
- Limited civil‑society space: “The space for civil society is going to be extremely limited,” she warned, noting that activists will struggle to voice their concerns.
- Egypt’s protest rulebook: Public demonstrations are essentially banned, and past summits have seen sharp limits on activists’ accreditation badges.
- Activist self‑preservation: “We need to leave room for those who need to be there,” she added, signaling a best‑effort retreat from the dot‑communities of the summit.
What’s in “The Climate Book”?
Greta’s book isn’t just about protest; it’s a hefty collection of insights from over 100 experts, including famed climate scientists Katharine Hayhoe and Michael Mann, as well as literary giants like Margaret Atwood. She jokes, “I wanted it to be educational, which is ironic given my thing is school strikes.”
When Sweat Turns to Soup: A Rant on “Just Stop Oil”
When asked about a recent headline—Just Stop Oil throwing soup at Vincent van Gogh’s Sunflowers at London’s National Gallery—Greta didn’t back away. “People are trying to find new methods because we realise that what we have been doing until now hasn’t worked,” she said. “It’s only reasonable to expect these kinds of different actions.”
Takeaway
Whether you’re an eco‑enthusiast, a journal‑gambler, or just a curious reader, EarthOne brings the science and the satire together so you don’t have to wonder whether the world’s going to rocket forward or tumble back. Grab a cup of tea, bask in the humor, and get ready to learn—because the planet’s got a fresh dose of science just for you.
