Tuesday, December 31, 2019
A tumultuous 2019
Photograph: Mike Hutchings/Reuters
Around the world people took to the streets in pro-democracy protests, while extreme weather, disease and violence wreaked havoc in some of the most vulnerable communities.
The alternative end-of-the-year awards
Congratulations, you've made it through another year of news.
It wasn't always easy, so here's a reward: round-up of the moments that put a little smile on our faces in 2019.
Monday, December 30, 2019
What the world will look like in 2050?
Compared with 2019, there are more trees, but fewer forests, more concrete, but less stability.
The rich have retreated into air-conditioned sanctums behind ever higher walls.
The poor – and what is left of other species – is left exposed to the ever harsher elements.
Everyone is affected by rising prices, conflict, stress and depression.
This is a doorway into peak climate turbulence.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
‘Passengers’ by Matthew Grabelsky
Saturday, December 28, 2019
Friday, December 27, 2019
Thursday, December 26, 2019
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