By Arnesia Young on February 16, 2021
Green trees at shady swamp by Altamaha River, Georgia, USA (Photo: Stock Photos from CLP Media/Shutterstock)
As a result of the ongoing climate crisis, many large companies are taking stock of the environmental impact of their business practices. The Ingka Group the investment group behind the multinational Swedish corporation IKEA is actively working towards a vision of environmental protection and sustainability. Their latest step in that direction was a recent purchase of 10,840 acres of forest land near the Altamaha River Basin in Southeast Georgia from The Conservation Fund.
Their most recent acquisition in Georgia isn’t the company’s first, as they have already obtained lands in several regions of the United States, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Romania. Some of the U.S. locations of their holdings include the states of Alabama, Oklahoma, South
By Madeleine Muzdakis on February 14, 2021
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is a must-see for art lovers who happen to find themselves in New York City. An abstract, modern building on Fifth Avenue north of the Metropolitan Museum, the institution contains works from legendary artists of the past century. Color field abstraction paintings by Helen Frankenthaler, early landscapes by Piet Mondrian, and dramatic colors from Wassily Kandinsky are just some of the stunning works to be found within the spiral-shaped galleries of the museum. The building itself designed by Frank Lloyd Wright was the fantastic product of over 700 sketches, six working drafts, and 13 years from commission to ribbon-cutting.
Jane Bolin forged ahead on her chosen path despite the doubt and discouragement of those around her who should have been her mentors and supporters. Growing up as the daughter of a Black lawyer in Poughkeepsie, New York, she took an early interest in the profession. “It is easy to imagine how a young, protected child who sees portrayals of brutality is forever scarred and becomes determined to contribute in her own small way to social justice,” Bolin recalled later in her life.
Though many tried to deter her, after finishing her studies at Wellesley College where she was one of two Black freshmen she applied to
Most of Europe’s Energy Came From Renewable Sources in 2020 By Samantha Pires on February 8, 2021
It s clear that 2020 was a historic year in many ways, but we now know that it also marked an important benchmark for sustainability. Europe, for the first time ever, generated more energy from renewables than from fossil fuels. A report by Ember and Agora Energiewende found that renewable energy sources powered 38% of electricity in the European Union in 2020. This important milestone was also partially affected by COVID-19 as the demand for electricity decreased due to stay-at-home orders. Despite the pandemic, new renewable energy generators were installed especially for the generation of wind and solar energy.
By Madeleine Muzdakis on February 7, 2021
Photo: Stock Photos from MURAT CAN KIRMIZIGUL/Shutterstock
The lofty minarets of the
Hagia Sophia stand over the skyline of Istanbul, Turkey. The magnificent stone basilica has been a fixture of the ancient city for 1,500 years with frequent additions and renovations.
The spiritual structure has survived empires and transitioned religions. What began as an early Christian basilica eventually became a mosque, then a museum, and is now once more a mosque.
An architectural wonder, the Hagia Sophia (meaning “holy wisdom” in Greek) has a fascinating history and is a favorite attraction for tourists and the faithful. The building has seen crusades, world wars, and vast political shifts, but its legacy is central to both the history of Turkey and the world.