Earthshot Winners Make a Splash – And a Few Noises
Prince William’s new Earthshot prize is turning out to be a real-life sci‑fi prize for our planet. On Sunday in London, a handful of bold innovators took home the shiny billion‑pound awards for tackling the world’s toughest environmental challenges.
Who’s In the Green Mint?
- Milan won the “Build a Waste‑Free World” trophy by turning food scraps into a snack‑soup for the needy. No waste, just awesome good vibes.
- Costa Rica scooped the “Protect and Restore Nature” prize by paying citizens to plant trees, giving them a solid reason to grow greenery (and maybe a greener future).
- Other cities and countries were shaking the earth’s deck with even more creative solutions – but these two were the headline makers.
Prince William – The Environmental Realist
In a video gushing with royal enthusiasm, William told everyone they were living in “the most consequential time in human history.”
“The actions we choose or don’t choose in the next ten years will decide how our planet rolls on for the next millennium.
For him, the fun in space travel must stop somewhere else – the planet! That’s why he gave the big‑mouth space‑tourists a gentle nudge back to the soil.
What’s the Royal Audit Report Say?
- William critiqued billionaires racing to launch tourist satellites, insisting that the brightest minds should turn their wits to Earth’s emergencies.
- Queen Elizabeth expressed supreme irritation at leaders who talk the climate talk but do the opposite. She left the COP26 forecast a bit of a mystery – who’s showing up for the summit in Glasgow, anyway?
Keep Your Headlines Green
If you’re curious for more quirky climate stories, check out the EarthOne section on AsiaOne. These new articles are all about science and eco‑solutions, and they’re so fresh you’ll feel like the planet’s actually left the kitchen to clean up.
