WASTELAND is an artwork consisting of a system of concrete actions unfolding through time and various locations in order to disseminate on the international scene a series of “clues” about the existence of a nation of my invention, called Garbage Patch State. More information on The Garbace Patch State, and on the personal website of the artist Maria Cristina Finucci
![Basilica Giulia, Rome, 2018 [render]. Photo courtesy of Maria Cristina Finucci The latest artwork of Maria Cristina Finucci, titled "HELP the Ocean", has been unveiled on June 8, 2018, World Oceans Day, at the Basilica Giulia in Rome. Composed by a set of gabions in wire mesh, covered with an embroidery of six million colored plastic caps, "HELP the Ocean" wants to simulate a archaeological discovery that could be emblematic of our era, renamed as the "The age of Plastic". The exhibition of "HELP the Ocean" in Rome is open from June 8 until July 29, 2018.](https://files.climateforesight.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/24200308/Help_the_ocean_render_png.png)
From mid-June to the end of August 2022, Pakistan experienced record-breaking rainfall which led to unprecedented flooding in much of the country. This came off the back of a deadly heatwave just months before with peak temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius. What do these seemingly contrasting events have in common? “Extreme event attribution” helps scientists identify if there are human fingerprints on these extreme events.
Another record broken in Antarctica. Certainly not one to be proud of. Satellite images released by Nasa have made headlines, revealing the extent of glacial …
The pivotal role of the transport sector in a changing climate reveals both its challenges and opportunities. With transport representing the largest energy consuming sector in 40% of countries worldwide, the IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report underscores the necessity of systemic changes, from electrification in land transport to innovations in aviation and shipping fuels. AR6 offers a comprehensive roadmap, emphasizing technological advancements, effective policies, and behavioral shifts to steer transportation towards a sustainable path.
