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Ming Chun Tang

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ABOUT THE WRITER

Ming Chun Tang is the senior editor of ThinkLandscape. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, he holds a bachelor’s degree in world politics from Hamilton College and a master’s in sustainable resource management from the Technical University of Munich. He has a special passion for sustainable transport and urbanism, geography trivia and grassroots music.

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Zombie fires, regenerative travel and an app to prevent pandemics

Zombie fires burn through the Arctic, Brazil turns a blind eye to Amazon deforestation, and SUVs threaten the climate more than ever.

 
An intersectional approach to environmentalism

Why the fight for climate justice is a fight for justice itself

Overlaps between environmental, racial and social justice movements are seeing intersectionality get etched into their missions.

 
The hottest temperature ever recorded came on 16 August in the California desert. Lucian, Flickr

Algae flip-flops, horse antibodies and the hottest temperature ever

In this Landscape News bi-weekly digest of climate news, a new world record temperature, and why the US should stay in the Paris Agreement.

 
Seeds from China are being received unsolicited in mailboxes all over the world. Speculation remains as to why. Thr0ke, Flickr

Mysterious seeds, ehighways and the largest go at nuclear fusion yet

Catch up on your climate news: ehighways expand, sleeper trains see a heyday, and France becomes home to the world’s biggest nuclear fusion project.

 
The amount of high-value metals and materials, including gold, thrown away last year in electronic devices is estimated to value at least USD 57 billion, which is higher than most countries' GDP. Pea Chesh, Flickr

Coming soon: peak human population! Plus, biodiversity worth USD 10 trillion and why we throw away gold

In this roundup of climate news, half of Oklahoma recognized as Native land, carbon dioxide at 15-million-year high, and biodiversity worth USD 10 trillion.

 

Banned bike ads, a universal species list and the return of swine flu

In this news roundup: Europe exporting toxic fuel to Nigeria, climate denialism reigns on Facebook, and Thai project turns fishing nets into face masks.

 
Warming temperatures in Siberia are contributing to the overall rising in global temperatures, a recent report from the World Economic Forum has found. Klaus Stiefel, Flickr

Carbon-neutral coffee, plastic rain and why it’s scorching in Siberia

News to know in our bi-weekly digest

 
Sorghum, a nutritious flowering plant endemic to Africa used in porridge, soups and breads. Photo: Lawrence Berkeley Nat'l Lab - Roy Kaltschmidt, photographer

Two sustainable recipes for culinary summer travels

From renowned chefs Ada Parellada and Ska Moteane, two recipes based in sustainable grains sorghum and rice to whisk you away on culinary travels.

 
Movements for equity are joining forces around the world, crossing-cutting issues such as climate, race and health. Marcus Spiske, Flickr

#BLM and climate justice join forces, the Arctic heats, and COVID-19 gear fills oceans

In this news roundup: new dates for COP 26, world’s largest electric aircraft takes off, and Extinction Rebellion meets Black Lives Matter

 
Mangrove conservationist Camille Rivera joins the Global Landscapes Forum Digital Conference from a remote hilltop in the Philippines, near where she conducts her work. Photo: Aoibheann Gillespie-Mules

Digital conferencing: our best new tool for addressing global crises?

The Global Landscapes Forum proves digital conferencing holds massive advantages for climate, social and knowledge-sharing goals.

 
Lavender fields in France, one of the members states of the E.U., which collectively pledged to spend EUR 20 billion annually on biodiversity conservation. stezz, Flickr

Plant-based beer bottles, lifesaving llamas and billion$ for biodiversity

In this news roundup: global carbon emissions down 17%, virtual conferences go mainstream, and locusts wreak havoc in India

 
A satellite image from the European Space Agency color-codes different vegetative areas, helping inform watering methods to protect agriculture from effects of climate change. European Space Agency, Flickr

Fact-checking Michael Moore, green stimulus and video calls with eels

In this news roundup: Norway divests from oil sands, Michael Moore documentary sparks controversy, and how solar and wind became cheaper than coal and gas.

 
The COVID-19 pandemic. Jernej Furman, Flickr

Negative oil prices, a Korean Green Deal, and face masks from ocean plastic

In this news roundup: Earth Day turns 50 online, nature takes over cities in lockdown, and why clean energy could be worth USD 100 trillion by 2050.

 
Yogurt is fermented by adding bacterial cultures to dairy or non-dairy milks. Nasir Khan, Flickr

What fermented foods can do for you

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Organic vs. conventional fruits. Marco Verch, Flickr

10 foods you should buy organic

When it comes to purchasing organic vs. conventional produce, how do you decide? Here's a list of the top-10 foods to be sure and purchase pesticide-free.

 
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