It's very easy to get wrapped up in small problems and forget to keep a global perspective, to realize how fortunate most of us truly are. These very sobering and insightful juxtapositions by Uğur Gallenkuş give us a taste of that. Using matched …
Category: Politics
The Last Two Northern White Rhinos on Earth
This tragic case of humans vs. the natural world involves the critically endangered Northern White Rhino, of which two remain, in the entire world. You read that right. One, two. And since they are both females, the species is set to go …
Shocking Campaign Aims to Wake People to Dangers of Plastic Waste
The plastic you use once tortures the oceans forever. With that simple yet forceful message, accompanied by torturous images of animals suffocated by plastic bags, we're given a slap in the face to wake up to our wasteful practices.
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Powerful New Ad by Spike Jonze Advocates for Marijuana Legalization
In a beautiful and powerful ad campaign for MedMen, director Spike Jonze takes us on a museum-like journey through marijuana's history in the United States.
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eXXpedition, An All Female Sailing Crew Bringing Attention to Ocean Plastic
eXXpedition is a pioneering, all-female sailing project that explores all corners of the globe, bringing critical attention to the issue of ocean plastic and toxins.
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Candy As Weaponry
French artist Cristian Girotto has a series that showcases bright, tasty candy as weapons of war, creating a juxtaposition and irony that feels very relevant in today's society.
Seized Belongings of Migrants
In a powerful photographic series, a janitor at a Customs and Border Enforcement office collects and arranges seized items from migrants.
6 Things You’re Recycling Wrong
The New York Times has an important, if frustrating look at 6 of the most common items that are improperly recycled.
Foster + Partners To Help Design an Entire Indian City
Amaravati is a brand new city in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India, largely designed and planned by Foster + Partners Architecture.
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we look and listen to some of the important history of this important man.
The Monument Formerly Known as Bear’s Ears
In a shameful, low-point for our country, Trump strips a beautiful and sacred land of it's National Monument status.
World’s Largest Reforestation Project to Take Place in Brazil’s Amazon
Some good news on the climate front: Brazil is undergoing a massive reforestation plan to plant 73,000,000 new trees in the Amazon.
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‘Endangered’ Book Showcases Amazing, Vulnerable Animals
The exquisite new book 'Endangered' showcases many of the world's critically vulnerable species. Photographed by Tim Flach, it's a wake up call for humans.
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China’s New Bridge Boom
The NY Times' fascinating look at China's bridge boom, a massive part of their infrastructure projects.