IN THIS ISSUE EDITOR'S NOTE I proudly present the second issue of my new magazine The Climate Issue! By way of introduction, my name is Sophia-Harri and for the past 5 years I have been writing articles about the impacts of climate change. From writing for my own blog, a conservation NGO and the UNICEF Youth platform, I am eager to share my views on environmental issues. Greta Thunberg once told us to panic as though our house is on fire and I really liked that analogy. Throughout our lives we are always told not to panic and stay calm in stressful situations. The truth is that there is nothing calm about climate change. Greta is right... I think we should respond to climate change with drive and urgency. After all, Planet Earth is in flames. I believe solving or addressing the climate issue is something every single person has to get on board with at some point in their lives. Climate action is not targeted at the rich, the poor, adults, those who like nature, or have a geography degree. There are no borders or barriers...it is a mutual issue. I stand by the fact that we can manage the effects through both adaptation and mitigation. The transition to an eco-friendly lifestyle is so simple and effective and this is something I want to emphasise in this magazine. As you flip through the pages of this issue you will come across various articles covering interesting environmental themes. It has been almost 5 years since the Paris Climate Agreement was signed and I will explore our progress in achieving the target. Guest writers will cover two very important themes: Cities for the future and a how Bhutan has maintained its carbon negative status. You will find top tips and swaps which encapsulate how easy it is to become eco friendly at home. Amongst the top tips, I will share with you my favourite sustainable swimwear brands. I want my readers to learn something when they finish reading each issue and endeavour to try something new as a result. I really hope you enjoy reading this issue with optimism and inspiration in mind. Please stay safe!
S.Nicholaou
THE PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMNT: ALMOST 5 YEARS ON
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5 SUSTAINABLE SWIMWEAR BRANDS
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BHUTAN - CARBON NEGATIVE COUNTRY
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SUSTAINABLE BUILDING RULES
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CITIES FOR THE FUTURE
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REGULARS Eco Top Tips + ECO SWAPS
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ECO Brands
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which country?
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recipes
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