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Climate Action 15: 2024's top global innovators powering green solutions

It’s one thing to read about <keyword id="19907392" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-change" source="keywords">climate change</keyword> and <keyword id="19951337" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="carbon-emissions" source="keywords">carbon emissions</keyword> in an article, and quite another to see the toxic fumes engulfing your entire country — swirling over it like a certain menacing doom. <keyword id="19935155" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="NASA" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="NASA" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="NASA">NASA</keyword> recently unveiled a groundbreaking visualisation tool that offers an unprecedented look at how carbon dioxide (CO2) moves around our planet. This high-resolution model provides a stunning, animated map of <keyword id="22576003" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-CO2-concentrations" source="keywords">global CO2 concentrations</keyword>, revealing the complex patterns of this crucial <keyword id="20719964" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="greenhouse-gas" source="keywords">greenhouse gas</keyword>. <div type="Youtube" id="zZ-lMDtiI-k" title="Model Behavior: Visualizing Global Carbon Dioxide" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/zZ-lMDtiI-k/mqdefault.jpg"><url><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ-lMDtiI-k]]></url></div>By combining billions of data points from satellites and ground observations, NASA scientists created a dynamic picture of how CO2 is emitted, transported, and absorbed across the globe. This interactive map showcases <keyword id="22576002" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CO2-concentrations" source="keywords">CO2 concentrations</keyword> as they shifted through Earth's atmosphere from January to March 2020, influenced by wind patterns and atmospheric circulation. With its exceptional detail, you can zoom in to pinpoint CO2 emissions rising from power plants, fires, and urban areas, as they spread across continents and oceans. Over India, you can see the greenhouse gas blowing over from neighbouring continents and also originating from the subcontinent. The pulsating oranges indicate CO2 concentrations of 420-460 ppm over India. <h2>The sources of CO2 </h2>One of the most striking features of the map is its ability to zoom in on specific regions, allowing viewers to see CO2 emissions rising from individual cities and industrial complexes. This level of detail provides a clear and compelling picture of human activities' impact on the environment. The map highlights distinct emission patterns across different regions. In China, the United States, and South Asia, power plants, industrial facilities, and vehicles were the primary contributors to CO2 emissions. Conversely, in Africa and South America, fires ignited by land management practices, agricultural burning, and deforestation, along with the combustion of oil and coal, were the main sources. <h2>Pulsating gases</h2>The map also highlights the role of natural systems in the carbon cycle. Forests, oceans, and other ecosystems absorb vast amounts of CO2, acting as vital carbon sinks. However, the visualisation also reveals how human activities are overwhelming these natural systems, leading to a buildup of CO2 in the atmosphere. Further, the map exhibits a pulsating appearance. This is because, firstly, fires typically intensify during daylight hours and subside at night, creating a diurnal pattern. Secondly, the absorption and release of CO2 by plants during photosynthesis and respiration contribute to the fluctuations. This pulsing effect is particularly noticeable in regions with abundant vegetation, such as mid- to high-latitude forests and tropical areas. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="112021374" title="Scientists found a groundbreaking new reason to plant more trees" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>“This map is a powerful tool for understanding the scale and complexity of the climate crisis,” said [Quote from NASA scientist]. “It shows us where the biggest problems are and where we need to focus our efforts to reduce emissions.” The data behind the map comes from NASA's <keyword id="22576004" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="goddard-earth-observing-system" source="keywords">Goddard Earth Observing System</keyword> (GEOS), a sophisticated model that simulates Earth's atmosphere with incredible detail. By applying this model to CO2, scientists have gained new insights into the gas's behaviour and its impact on the planet. As the world grapples with the challenges of climate change, tools like this are essential for informing policy decisions, tracking progress, and inspiring action. NASA’s CO2 map is a remarkable achievement that offers a glimpse into the urgent need to transition to a low-carbon future. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="111566431" title="June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5 deg C threshold" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div>

WATCH: A NASA animation shows gigantic plumes of carbon dioxide emissions swirling over India

A deadly heat wave gripped large regions of Asia for weeks in April and May 2024. As temperatures climbed past 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 Celsius) in India on May 7, campaigning politicians, local news announcers and voters waiting in long lines passed out from the oppressive heat. From as far north as Japan to as far south as the Philippines, the relentless heat wreaked havoc on everyday life. Students and teachers in Cambodia were sent home from school, as their hand-held fans provided little protection against the stifling heat and humidity in their poorly ventilated classrooms. Farmers in Thailand saw their crops wither and mourned the loss of livestock that perished under the punishing sun. Hundreds of people died from the heat. Most of the planet has suffered the dire effects of <keyword id="20563038" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="extreme-heat" source="keywords">extreme heat</keyword> in recent years. A weekslong heat wave in the southwestern United States in 2023 was described as "hell on earth" in Phoenix, where temperatures hit 110 F (43.3 C) or higher for 31 straight days. At the same time, Europe saw unprecedented high temperatures that killed hundreds and contributed to devastating wildfires in Greece. Regardless of where or when a heat wave strikes, one pattern is a constant: Older adults are the most likely to die from extreme heat, and this crisis will worsen in the coming years. We study <keyword id="19907392" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-change" source="keywords">climate change</keyword> and population aging. Our research documents two global trends that together portend a dire future. More older adults will be at risk of heat stress First, temperatures are hotter than ever. The nine-year period from 2015 and 2023 had the highest average temperatures since global records began in 1880. Second, the population is aging worldwide. By 2050, the number of people ages 60 and older will double to nearly 2.1 billion, making up 21 per cent of the <keyword id="21055680" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="global-population" source="keywords">global population</keyword>. That proportion is 13 per cent today. These combined forces mean that ever-rising numbers of vulnerable older adults will be exposed to intensifying heat. To understand the risks ahead, we developed population projections for different age groups and combined them with climate change scenarios for the coming decades. Our analyses show that by 2050, more than 23 per cent of the world population ages 69 and older will be living in regions where peak temperatures routinely surpass 99.5 degrees F (37.5 degrees C), compared with just 14 per cent today. That means that as many as 250 million additional older adults will be exposed to dangerously high temperatures. Mapping the data shows that most of these older adults live in lower- and middle-income countries with insufficient services and limited access to electricity, cooling appliances and safe water. In historically cooler regions in the Global North, including North America and Europe, <keyword id="20707229" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rising-temperatures" source="keywords">rising temperatures</keyword> will be the main force driving older adults' heat exposure. In historically hotter regions in the Global South such as Asia, Africa and South America, population growth and increases in longevity mean that steeply rising numbers of older adults will be exposed to intensifying heat-related risks. Policymakers, communities, families and older residents themselves need to understand these risks and be prepared because of older adults' special vulnerabilities to heat. Extreme heat is especially harmful to older adults High temperatures are oppressive for everyone, but for older adults they can be deadly. Extreme heat worsens common age-related health conditions such as heart, lung and kidney disease and can cause delirium. Older people don't sweat as much as younger people, which makes it harder for their bodies to cool down when temperatures spike. These problems are intensified by common prescription medications, such as anticholinergics, which further reduce the capacity to sweat. Spending time outdoors in hot humid weather can cause dehydration, a problem worsened by the side effects of prescription medications such as diuretics and beta-blockers. Dehydration can make older adults weak and dizzy, increasing their risk of falls and injury. These threats are even worse in regions lacking access to safe and affordable drinking water. Poor air quality makes it difficult to breath, especially for those who already have lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. For older adults with physical health problems, temperatures as low as 80 F (26.7 C) can pose significant danger. And when humidity is as high as 90 per cent, even 78 F (25.6 C) can be hazardous to older adults. Nighttime heat is especially harmful for older adults whose homes lack air conditioning or who can't afford to run their air conditioners for long periods. The ideal temperature for older adults' restful sleep is between 68 and 77 F (20 and 25 C), and sleep quality diminishes as temperatures rise. A night of restless sleep can make an older adult more depressed and confused during their waking hours. Medications also can lose their effectiveness if stored in places much warmer than 77 F (25 C). Older adults also may suffer emotionally during stifling <keyword id="20472420" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="heat-waves" source="keywords">heat waves</keyword> Being stuck indoors when temperatures are unbearable can make older adults bored, depressed and isolated. People with cognitive impairments may underestimate the dangers of extreme heat or may not understand the heat advisories. Those who have physical mobility limitations or lack access to transportation can't easily travel to public cooling centers - if there is one nearby - or find relief in nearby "green and blue areas," such as parks and lakes. These threats are especially dire in low- and middle-income nations, where older adults are more likely to live in substandard housing and lack access to high-quality health care or ways to cool down in the heat. We talk about this as "systemic cooling poverty." What can be done? Policymakers can work to cut greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels in vehicles, power plants and factories, which drive global warming, and develop effective plans to protect older people from heat risk. Older adults and their caregivers also can take steps to adapt. But efforts to help need to be tailored to each region and population. Wealthy municipalities can increase public investments in early warning systems and ride services to cooling centers and hospitals. They can use geographic information systems to identify neighborhoods with high concentrations of older adults and expand power grids to manage increasing demand for air conditioning. In regions with substandard housing, limited access to clean water and few public supports such as cooling centers, much larger changes are necessary. Providing better health care, water and housing and reducing air pollution that can mitigate health problems during heat waves require significant changes and investments many countries struggle to afford. The World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization warn that this decade will be critical for preparing communities to handle rising heat and the risk to aging populations. Across all regions, researchers, practitioners and policymakers could save lives by heeding their call. 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Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk

<ul class="summary-list"><li>The UAE is hosting the COP28 climate change summit. </li><li>The BBC reported it planned to make secret oil and gas deals. </li></ul>The United Arab Emirates (UAE) planned to broker secret oil and gas deals through its role as the host of the UN climate conference, COP28, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-67508331">the BBC reported.</a>According to UAE summit planning documents, obtained by the BBC and the Center for Climate Reporting, officials from the Gulf state drew up a list of talking points on potential new fossil fuels deals with 15 attending nations.Among them, UAE COP28 planning officials intended to discuss <a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/gas-lng-shipping-cost-over-200000-daily-tanker-supply-drops-2023-8">liquefied natural gas </a>development projects by UAE state energy firm Adnoc with China, the BBC reported.Officials also reportedly sought Brazilian government backing for UAE investment in a petrochemicals firm, and planned to propose a deal for developing fossil fuels in Colombia.The documents were reportedly drawn up for meetings with the UAE's top COP28 official, Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, and government representatives ahead of the summit. Business Insider was unable to independently verify the documents.A COP28 spokesman told Business Insider that the documents had not been used in meetings.'The documents referred to in the BBC article are inaccurate and were not used by COP28 in meetings," he said. "It is extremely disappointing to see the BBC use unverified documents in their reporting."Dr Jaber is also CEO of the UAE's state oil company, Adnoc, and of Masdar, the state's renewables business.Host nations usually seek to encourage ambitious <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/exxon-acquisition-permian-basin-pioneer-fossil-fuels-energy-transition-2023-10?r=US&amp;IR=T">new global initiatives to cut fossil fuels at the summits.</a>The BBC said it had seen an email exchange in which COP28 staff were told Adnoc and Masdar discussions "always need to be included" in the briefing notes. The COP28 team told the BBC this was "simply untrue."The UAE in a statement to the BBC did not deny that it planned on holding oil and gas deal talks, and said "private meetings are private." It did not say what was discussed in the talks, and said it's committed to "meaningful climate action."Business Insider has contacted the UAE for further comment.Under the rules of the UN body which organizes the summit, host nations are banned from using the discussions for self-interested purposes, or in a way that's biased.Leaders from nearly 200 <a target="_blank" href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/cop28s-loss-and-damage-fund-will-be-key-for-africa/719n868">countries are gathering </a>in the UAE on Thursday for the COP28 summit.

The UAE planned to use the global climate summit it's hosting as a chance to strike new oil and gas deals, BBC report says

<ul><li>In recent years, Bhumi has stepped onto a bigger stage – one where the spotlight shines on environmental and climate awareness. </li><li>Acknowledging her efforts, the <keyword id="19984049" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="UNDP" source="keywords">UNDP</keyword> named her as India's first National Advocate for <keyword id="19950641" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sustainable-development-goals" source="keywords">Sustainable Development Goals</keyword> (SDGs).</li><li>In an exclusive interview with <keyword id="21390875" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Business-Insider-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Business Insider India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Business Insider India">Business Insider India</keyword>, <keyword id="19939209" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Bhumi-Pednekar" source="keywords">Bhumi Pednekar</keyword> spoke about her struggles with eco-anxiety and her take on the <keyword id="20000756" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-action" source="keywords">climate action</keyword>.</li></ul> Lights, camera, Earth! When we first saw Bhumi Pednekar in Dum Laga Ke Haisha in 2015, we witnessed her impressive acting skills and her ability to connect with the audience. With time, she grew into a formidable presence on the Indian cinema landscape, paving the way for socially-aware, yet entertaining filmography. In recent years, this Bollywood superstar has stepped onto a bigger stage – one where the spotlight shines on environmental and climate awareness. In a world where the spotlight often blinds stars to the sufferings of the planet and its people, Bhumi reminds us that every person on this planet needs to keep that spark for eco-consciousness alive. In an exclusive interview with Business Insider India, Bhumi Pednekar spoke about her struggles with eco-anxiety during her early years, her efforts to strike a balance between her professional career and environmental responsibilities, her advice for the younger audience, and her take on the climate action across the globe. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDxplE0_Os4" data-type="tilCustomLink">Catch the full interview here!</a> <div type="image" title="Actress Bhumi Pednekar" agency="Business Insider India" msid="109502773" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Actress Bhumi Pednekar&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> “When I started my climate journey, it was a very lonely path for me, Every time I spoke about it, people made fun of me. Eventually, through the years, I met like-minded people, and I realised that this is a real problem. Even today, I get really worried, I have bouts of anxiety and go into a spiral that you know, what will happen now and so on. In such times, what truly helps me is to actually do something towards dealing with the problem,” says Bhumi. Acknowledging her efforts to spread awareness on these critical topics, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) named her as India's first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Just last month, the World Economic Forum (WEF) recognised her as a Young Global Leader (YGL). On <keyword id="21293562" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Earth-Day" source="keywords">Earth Day</keyword> 2024, she also joined UNDP’s global initiative called the ‘The Weather Kids’ — a global campaign to raise awareness about climate change and drive the world towards taking meaningful climate action. Talking about the campaign Bhumi Pednekar stated, "I’m deeply disturbed by Climate Change and the impact that it is having the world over. I have dedicated my life to working on this and helping raise awareness… I have always been committed to using my platform to raise awareness about the urgency of climate action and to empower individuals and communities to adopt sustainable practices. Together, we can make a difference and create a more sustainable and resilient world for future generations.” Further, Bhumi’s role as a <keyword id="21390874" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="climate-warrior" source="keywords">climate warrior</keyword> has also seen her collaborating with activists and institutions nationwide, amplifying their voices and supporting initiatives focused on environmental preservation and climate action. As an ardent advocate for environmental and climate action, she has effectively utilised her fame to champion causes like waste segregation, rainwater harvesting, recycling, and conscious fashion choices. <div type="image" title="Actress Bhumi Pednekar" agency="Business Insider India" msid="109503174" hostid="261" caption="&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Actress Bhumi Pednekar&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"></div> “Climate Warrior, which is our nonprofit, is an advocacy platform I started in 2019. The idea was to bring all the work of creating awareness under one umbrella. And then we started the Bhumi Foundation, through which we are again just trying to streamline everything that we do, we have not opened it up for others to come in and work,” said Bhumi, encouraging younger generations to also find their own tribe to influence and drive change. The theme for today’s World Earth Day 2024 is Planet Vs Plastic, and it is time for all of us to gauge our individual and collective impact on our environment and try to reduce it. “One big thing that we can do is to look for and support businesses that are trying to go green and create a positive impact on our planet. If investors support such businesses, and consumers pick such products, our carbon footprint can be lesser,” explains Bhumi. “Every day is Earth Day. This is our only home, there is no alternative, and there is no plan B! The way we show empathy and sympathy towards our loved ones, we should show empathy towards everybody else that we share this planet with. It really breaks my heart when you see on the news that a major city like Bangalore is still witnessing a water crisis and our capital city Delhi has winter days where schools are canceled because of the pollution. We are all in this together, we all are a part of the problem. And we all need to be a part of the solution as well,” concludes Bhumi. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed are of the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect the views of Business Insider India. The excerpts has been partly edited for length and clarity.

Earth Day 2024: Actress Bhumi talks about 'Pednekar ke ped', ostrich mentality, climate anxiety and more

<ul class="summary-list"><li>This image of a napping polar bear won an international photography contest.</li><li>Amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani took the image to inspire "hope" for the planet's future.</li></ul>An image of a young polar bear napping on an iceberg is focusing minds on vanishing polar habitats.The image won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award, hosted by London's Natural History Museum.Amateur photographer Nima Sarikhani took the photo during a three-day expedition off Norway's Svalbard archipelago."This photograph has stirred strong emotions in many of those who have seen it. Whilst climate change is the biggest challenge we face, I hope that this photograph also inspires hope; there is still time to fix the mess we have caused," Sarikhani said in a press release.The image is a vivid illustration of the threat to polar wildlife, which scientists say is a consequence of the climate crisis.The small iceberg offers only fleeting shelter for the bear — a microcosm of how polar habitats keep shrinking as the world heats up.The Natural History Museum's director, Dr Douglas Gurr, called the photo a "visual representation of the detrimental impacts of climate warming and habitat loss.More than 50,000 images were entered into the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/press-office/Wildlife-Photographer-of-the-Year/ice-bed--stunning-image-of-a-young-polar-bear-drifting-to-sleep-.html">competition</a>. Sarikhani's photo won in a public vote among <a target="_blank" href="https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/peoples-choice">a shortlist of 25 images</a>.It got 75,000 votes, the museum said, a record.The interest surrounding Sarikhani's image comes at a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mass-animal-extinctions-climate-change-un-ipcc-report-2022-3">critical period</a> for polar bears.The <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wwf.org.uk/learn/wildlife/polar-bears">WWF</a>, says there are 22,000 polar bears left in the wild.The species is classified as vulnerable — a category less severe than endangered. The WWF said the bears are under pressure from the impact of the climate crisis on the Arctic, which is warming at around twice as fast as the global average.Although the US has a conservation plan in place, it's unclear what progress has been made in protecting the species since it was first granted protective status in 2008, according to Dr. Flavio Lehner, chief climate scientist at Polar Bears International."The next 15 years will close out what the U.N. defined as the critical decade to act on climate change," Lehner said in a <a target="_blank" href="https://polarbearsinternational.org/news-media/articles/polar-bears-listed-as-threatened-15-years-ago/">press release </a>published in May 2023.

An amazing photo of a polar bear napping on an iceberg is driving a conversation about the climate crisis

Imagery of battlefields and violence have permeated the news cycle as armed conflicts rage around the globe, particularly in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-rafah-gaza-assault-warns-civilians-biden-2024-5">Middle East</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/fierce-russian-attacks-test-ukraine-defense-near-kharkiv-war-expansion-2024-5">Ukraine</a>.Rarely, however, do we see inside the multibillion-dollar industry behind the weapons that cause its destruction.In his new book, "<a target="_blank" href="https://nikitateryoshin.com/nothing-personal">Nothing Personal: The Back Office of War</a>," photographer Nikita Teryoshin lifts the veil on the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-arms-exports-rise-50-percent-cutting-russia-weapons-trade-2024-1">global arms trade</a>, capturing defense exhibitions worldwide.<div type="image" title="Arms company CTA demonstrating their fire power on an 2mm thick aluminum target. CTA is joint venture between Nexter and BAE Systems based in France. EUROSATORY, Paris, France, 2018" height="2670" width="4000" msid="110124471" hostid="261"></div>"These [defense] fairs are the opposite of what you imagine when you think of arms and war," Teryoshin said in an interview with Business Insider.Through the colorful, bright, yet uncanny depictions of the defense industry, "Nothing Personal" portrays a world that is the complete opposite of the battlefield it profits from, highlighting the sobering reality of war as a business and economic incentive.From 2016 to 2023, Teryoshin documented defense fairs in 14 countries, including the United States, China, France, Abu Dhabi, and Russia. Closed to the public, his series offers a rare inside look into the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-economy-oil-export-revenue-price-cap-war-dark-fleet-2023-12">lucrative global arms industry.</a><div type="image" title="Live demonstration of warfare watched by high-ranked guests, politicians and traders. IDEX Expo, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2019" height="1335" width="2000" msid="110124474" hostid="261"></div>Teryoshin's photos depict the showy display of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-abrams-tank-crew-says-still-on-front-lines-2024-5">tanks</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/armies-need-their-own-drone-air-force-flown-by-specialists-study-says-2024-5">drones</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russian-helicopter-ukrainian-drone-boat-armed-with-missiles-2024-5">missiles</a>, air shows, and war shows at various defense exhibitions. He described the fairs as "an oversized playground for adults with wine, finger food, and shiny weapons.""Dead bodies here are mannequins or pixels on screens of a huge number of simulators," he wrote in his book. "Bazookas and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukrainians-using-decades-old-us-gun-truck-against-russia-drones-2024-5">machine guns</a> are plugged into flatscreens and war action is staged in an artificial environment in front of a tribune full of high-ranked guests, ministers, heads of state, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/top-us-general-russia-growing-back-pre-war-military-strength-2024-4">generals</a>, and traders."<div type="image" title="A photo stand of the Indian Army. The soldier cut out equipped with a Kalashnikov rifle wears a Russian uniform with explosion coming out of his missing head.DEFEXPO, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, 2020" height="4000" width="2667" msid="110124478" hostid="261"></div>Teryoshin's images are striking — a bright flash in each image tying together the bizarre display of weapons with abstracted figures of anonymous delegates. A colorful array of canapés and a bright floral dress are set in a scene with a sleek gray model of a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/french-warships-defeating-houthi-missile-attacks-2024-3">naval gun </a>looming in the background.<div type="image" title="Model of a Swedish Bofors 57 Mk3 naval gun behind a table full of food at defense fair" height="2670" width="4000" msid="110124481" hostid="261"></div>"I think it's the key visuals in the project where you see food and waitress serving wine and juice, and in the background, you see all these war machines," Teryoshin said.In 2019, Teryoshin attended the International Defense Exhibition &amp; Conference in Abu Dhabi, where he said guests were enjoying a cake decorated with a mini tank, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/russia-pulls-aircraft-from-front-lines-ukraine-strikes-deep-intel-2024-5">jet fighters</a>, and missiles.<div type="image" title="IDEX 25th anniversary cake with explosions, missiles, and soldier cut outs" height="1200" width="1798" msid="110124485" hostid="261"></div>"Special guests and generals started to eat the cake with little forks out from the pallet directly, and then I thought it looked like a real battlefield," Teryoshin said. "There was an explosion and a tank and a plane and jet fighters were flying little toys that were flying around this explosion, and it was totally weird."He added: "The alliance of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/uae-forges-china-ties-but-wont-get-j20-stealth-fighter-2024-5">UAE</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/saudi-us-deal-could-reshape-mideast-excludes-israel-war-2024-5">Saudi Arabia </a>were flying strikes against<a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-aircraft-carrier-rearmed-back-red-sea-battle-houthis-2024-5"> the Houthis</a> and bombing hospitals, schools, and houses of normal people, and at the same time, 1,000 kilometers away, they are eating this cake with an explosion."With elements of dark humor and absurdity in every image, the photographer's distinctive visual style emphasizes the jarring juxtaposition of the luxury and celebration at defense fairs and the destructive weaponry and firearms the industry produces.<div type="image" title="Missiles models Python, Derby, Spike ER at the stand of the Israeli Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. surrounding an empty coffee mug." height="4000" width="2741" msid="110124488" hostid="261"></div>Large, metallic-gray <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-navy-more-missiles-recently-got-first-kill-pacific-threats-2024-5">missiles</a> frame a half-empty coffee mug sitting on the edge of a display table. The camera's flash casts imposing shadows of the missiles around the mug — the everyday object normalizing the display of dangerous weaponry.Teryoshin alluded to the look of crime scene photography when discussing the use of flash in his series. The cold, harsh flash highlights the environment's ominousity through a pointedly cynical perspective.After the construction and the <a target="_blank" href="https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/commodities/oil-gas-prices-israel-gaza-war-middle-east-houthi-iran-2024-2">oil and gas sectors</a>, the global arms trade is one of the most corruption-prone sectors in the world, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://ti-defence.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1004_corruption_risk_offsets.pdf">Transparency International</a>. By contrast, the international trade of bananas is more tightly regulated than the arms trade, according to the introductory note of <a target="_blank" href="https://legal.un.org/avl/ha/att/att.html#:~:text=By%202006%2C%20international%20attention%20shifted,resonate%20strongly%20with%20many%20States">the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty</a>.<div type="image" title="Peruvian delegation at the stand of UkrOboronProm shaking hands" height="2670" width="4000" msid="110124492" hostid="261"></div>With the weaponry in the forefront, the fairgoers in the series remain anonymous — the figures of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-sanctions-russian-trade-banking-financing-ruble-ukraine-war-funding-2024-5">traders and politicians</a> are all faceless and undetectable."I deliberately don't show you the faces of the businessmen," Teryoshin said in his artist statement. "It is not my intention to fix everything upon a certain person."<div type="image" title="South Korean officer watching the air show by the aerobatic 'Black Eagles' air force team flying KAI T-50B Golden Eagle jets." height="4000" width="2670" msid="110124496" hostid="261"></div>The anonymity of the figures adds mystery to each photograph and portrays the photographer's intention of showcasing the global arms industry as a monolith."I also didn't want to blame any special country, manufacturer, or person but to show it just as a phenomenon," he said.Here, war is simply a universal means of commerce — the convention space secluded from the real terror of conflict.<div type="image" title="On the deck of a ferry while jet fighters, helicopters and cargo aircraft fly low." height="2669" width="4000" msid="110124498" hostid="261"></div><a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/global-military-spending-reaches-record-highs-2023-wars-conflicts-ukraine-2024-4">Military spending worldwide</a> amounted to $2.44 trillion in 2023. In the US, it was estimated that the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-aid-spending-israel-military-defense-gaza-war-2023-10">average taxpayer contributed $5,109 to the US military</a> and its support systems in 2023. While the average American contributes <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ukraine-aid-bill-help-american-jobs-military-defense-business-economy-2024-4">thousands of dollars to the military</a>, the general public is not privy to the inner workings of war profiteering — something Teryoshin hopes to change through his photography.Teryoshin shows the irony behind arms company slogans, such as "70 years defending peace" by Kalashnikov Group or "Engineering a better tomorrow" by <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/militaries-receiving-f35-jets-frees-f16s-for-ukraine-former-exec-2023-7">Lockheed Martin,</a> by showing viewers the opposite of a violent and terrifying battlefield: the people in business attire who profit from window shopping for war machines with champagne in hand.<div type="image" title="A woman holding tray of juice and wine in front of a military helicopter." height="4000" width="2670" msid="110124500" hostid="261"></div>

Behind the Curtains of the Global Arms Industry

<ul class="summary-list"><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/greta-thunberg-climate-change-no-company-has-good-policy-now-2019-8">Greta Thunberg</a>, a 16-year-old from Sweden, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/greta-thunberg-bio-climate-change-activist-2019-9#thunberg-partially-credits-her-aspergers-syndrome-for-her-fierce-activist-nature-she-was-diagnosed-four-years-ago-2">started striking every Friday</a> in August 2018 to demand climate action from world leaders.</li><li>On Friday, millions joined her <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/global-climate-strike-photos-show-protests-around-world-school-children-2019-9">in cities worldwide</a> in a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/global-climate-strike-photos-show-protests-around-world-school-children-2019-9">Global Climate Strike</a>, mostly led by other <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/global-climate-strike-gen-zers-share-their-thoughts-2019-9">young people</a>.</li><li>The photos of Thunberg's lonely demonstrations last year and the millions-strong climate marches on Friday show how she's inspired young people across the globe.</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/?hprecirc-bullet">Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories</a>.</li></ul>In August 2018, Greta Thunberg sat outside Swedish parliament with a sign reading "school strike for climate." It was her first Friday walking out of school for climate action, and she made a weekly routine out of it. Today her efforts inspired millions to march in the streets of cities across the world. But those first Fridays were lonely affairs. She stationed herself outside Swedish parliament with her handwritten sign and, sometimes, a few friends. <a href="https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/fifteen-year-old-swedish-student-greta-thunberg-leads-a-news-photo/1129360677?uiloc=thumbnail_more_from_this_event_adp">MICHAEL CAMPANELLA/Getty Images</a> Fifteen year old Swedish student Greta Thunberg leads a school strike and sits outside of Riksdagen, the Swedish parliament building, in order to raises awareness for climate change on August 28, 2018 in Stockholm, Sweden. Thunberg will speak on Saturday at the United Nations Youth Climate Summit in New York City, then at the UN Climate Action Summit on Monday. On Friday, she joined the protesters she'd inspired in New York City. "I would never have predicted or believed that this was going to happen someday. And so fast, only in 15 months," Thunberg told <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/qa-climate-activist-greta-thunberg-on-global-strikes-2019-9">the AP</a>. "I can't wait to see the official numbers come in. It will be magnificent." <a href="https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_KBN1W507H&amp;share=true">REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton</a> Thunberg will make her voice heard again on Saturday at the United Nations Youth Climate Summit in New York City, then speak at the UN Climate Action Summit on Monday. New York City mayor Bill de Blasio <a href="https://twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1175118915317436417">estimated</a> 60,000 people marching through the streets of Lower Manhattan. Other estimates were as high as 250,000 people. "We have only been born into this world, we are going to have to live with this crisis our whole lives. So will our children and grandchildren and coming generations," Thunberg told <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/students-protest-climate-change-inaction-photos-2019-3">Reuters</a>. "We are not going to accept this. We are striking because we want a future and we are going to carry on." David Slotnick/Business Insider "I think if enough people get together and stand up for this then that can have a huge difference, to put pressure on the people in power, to actually hold them accountable and to say you need to do something now," Thunberg said. <ul class="read-more-links"><li>Read more:</li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/global-climate-strike-gen-zers-share-their-thoughts-2019-9">12 Gen Zers who skipped school to march across New York for the Global Climate Strike share why this is the most urgent issue of their generation</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/global-climate-strike-photos-show-protests-around-world-school-children-2019-9">Photos show huge climate-change protests around the world, which have spread across continents as millions strike to demand action</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/greta-thunberg-bio-climate-change-activist-2019-9">How 16-year-old Greta Thunberg became the face of climate-change activism</a></li><li><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/why-greta-thunberg-sailing-to-new-york-not-dialing-in-2019-8">16-year-old Greta Thunberg is sailing 13 days across the Atlantic to speak at a climate conference in New York. 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New Delhi, As the world's top leaders assembled here for the <keyword id="42982" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="g20-summit" source="Orion">G20 Summit</keyword>, they called for an urgent need to tackle various challenges before the globe including on the climate front. UK Prime Minister <keyword id="221875" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="rishi-sunak" source="Orion">Rishi Sunak</keyword> said the G20 leaders came together for the first time 15 years ago to restore global growth after the financial crisis. "We (now) meet at a time of enormous challenges -- the world is looking to the G20 once again to provide leadership. Together I believe we can address these challenges," he said. Brazilian President <keyword id="12083056" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="luiz-inacio" source="Orion">Luiz Inacio</keyword> Lula da Silva said during his country's G20 presidency, it will launch a Task Force for Global Mobilisation against Climate Change. "We want to reach COP 30, in 2025, with a climate agenda balanced between mitigation, adaptation, loss and damage and financing, ensuring the sustainability of the planet and the dignity of people," he said. He said Brazil hopes to count on everyone's engagement so that the beauty of the Earth is not just a "photograph seen from space". South African President <keyword id="238505" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="cyril-ramaphosa" source="Orion">Cyril Ramaphosa</keyword> said "we are delighted" that the G20 has accepted the African Union as a member of the grouping. "Global reconstruction in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic presents a unique opportunity to accelerate the transition to low-carbon, climate resilient, sustainable societies," he said. Developing economies, he said, are bearing the brunt of climate change, despite carrying the least responsibility for this crisis. "As African and other developing economy countries, we face the task of meeting our climate commitments in the midst of significant developmental challenges like poverty, inequality and unemployment," he observed. Climate change, environmental degradation, unsustainable consumption and production and resource scarcity are challenges that can only be addressed collectively and with a great deal of solidarity, he felt. "South Africa calls for an enhanced and expanded global partnership for Sustainable Development," he said. "This must be supported by the concrete policies and actions outlined in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development," he asserted. Indonesian President Joko Widodo said before joining the leaders of the G20 countries and heads of international organisations who had arrived, we took a group photo. The background of the photo is the wheel that is the icon of the Kornark Sun Temple, a part of the UNESCO world heritage site. Saturday's first session of the G20 India Summit raised a topic with the theme One Earth, he noted. European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said climate change is man-made. "So it means we can address it. For this we need innovation, investments in green technologies, renewable energy capacity and energy efficiency. This requires more investments". "At the G20, I invited leaders to join the call for global carbon pricing. In a more fragmented world, the G20's role as a forum to address global challenges is vital. The Delhi Summit, under the strong stewardship of PM <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword>, will therefore be instrumental," she said. The EU, she said, will do its utmost to make it a success.

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