Creative climate messaging and other eco wins of the week
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In Bamako, Mali, a painter is transforming a public minibus into a colorful rolling message on the need to protect the environment and address rising temperatures.
Drissa Konate uses bold murals to contrast deforestation and air pollution with the vital role trees play in absorbing CO2. By promoting public transport and creative expression, this grassroots effort is inspiring younger generations to rethink their environmental impact and take action for a cleaner future. In the Indian city of Kolkata, a "tree ambulance" is delivering critical care to trees.
Led by Sanjay Jaisingh, the service has handled over 500 cases in just six months, diagnosing everything from fungal infections to performing complex transplants. Preserving mature trees is vital in the fight against worsening air quality and rising temperatures. A group of fired US federal workers have revived a defunct climate website that informs the public about the realities of climate change. The effort comes as US President Donald Trump's administration continues to cut publicly funded science and research and invest heavily in the fossil fuel infrastructure that is intrinsically linked to extreme weather such as heat waves.
Edited by: Jennifer Collins
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