The future is better with women at the table!
On #WomenInDiplomacy Day, join us to promote the full and equal participation of women at all levels of decision-making to achieve peace, equality and the #GlobalGoals.
Hatred takes root in the soil of ignorance and fear.
But when we enrich the soil of knowledge with facts, science and historical accuracy, hatred cannot spread like a deadly weed.
For all the grim news in the world, I argue that historians may look back and say that the most important thing happening in the world today is stunning progress in human wellbeing early in this century, including plummeting child and maternal mortality: https://t.co/Vw8bkdCsxe
The danger is that if we invest too much in developing Al and too little in developing human consciousness, the very sophisticated artificial intelligence of computers might only serve to empower the natural stupidity of humans.
The awe-inspiring "Blue Marble" photo was taken 50 years ago today, yet each time I see it, it serves as a fresh reminder of our planet's beauty and fragility. This is humanity's only home, and we must do our best to protect it.
We can carve emissions data in a number of ways.
At @OurWorldInData we try to make all of these metrics available and quick to switch between in our CO₂ data explorer.
Compare for any set of countries, across a range of metrics: https://t.co/KXErOrzxq0
Overwhelmed hearing a new climate-related term every other day? Is it getting harder to follow what climate experts are talking about?
We compiled a cheat sheet of climate terms for you to keep things simple.
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"I only ask that you care before it’s too late,
That you live aware and awake,
That you lead with love in hours of hate."
At #UNGA, poet, activist & @unicef supporter @theamandagorman shared a powerful poem calling for urgent action to achieve the #GlobalGoals.
If climate change keeps you up at night, and you don’t know how to make a difference, here is a list of actions that will be more impactful than you might expect. A long but essential thread.
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