Newsweek Magazine

September 01, 2023 Issue

Features

What's the best weapon against climate change? Hope

As young people battle anxiety over extreme weather and a foreboding future, scientists and advocates try a new message to ease worries—and help save the planet

Planet Heroes

Engineers Find a Zero-Carbon Way to Make Everyday Chemicals

Gaurab Chakrabarti and Sean Hunt of startup Solugen think they've found a carbon-neutral way of making everyday chemicals for households and industries

Planet Heroes

Scientist Alaina Wood is leading the charge against climate doomism

'GarbageQueen' Alaina Wood aims to inspire hope about fighting climate change, one TikTok video at a time: 'Don't let anyone convince you it's too late'

Planet Heroes

Kristy Drutman is fighting for green equity, one job at a time

Companies and nonprofits line up to pay for the privilege of posting their ads on Drutman's Green Jobs Board

Planet Heroes

To shore up the electrical grid, Robert Kabera uses AI to probe its flaws

Robert Kabera wants to manage climate change by using technology to bring resilience to the electrical grid

Planet Heroes

Sophia Kianni is spreading the word on climate change, 100 ways

The nonprofit founder translates climate change research into more than 100 languages, making the info accessible to people who don't speak English

Planet Heroes

Conner Ives designs kitschy Americana clothes that are made to last

Ives, a leader of the slow fashion movement, makes clothes in small batches at high quality and with a luxurious feel

Planet Heroes

The psychedelic '60s have everything to do with climate change

Artist Hannah Rothstein uses the groovy, swirly vibe of iconic '60s images to glamorize solutions to the climate conundrum

In Focus

Spanish Triumph

Sydney: Spanish forward Mariona Caldentey, with her La Roja teammates, celebrates winning the 2023 Women’s World Cup final over England on August 20. In their first women’s title—and 13 years after the men’s team took the crown—Spain won 1-0. Following their victory, confetti rained down on the champions, fireworks exploded behind them and fans back home celebrated in the streets.

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Downtime

Entertainment

Cobra Kai's Xolo Maridueña has been ready to be the 'Blue Beetle' for years

"I'm so excited for all the kids who are going to see someone who looks like them kicking butt," Xolo Maridueña tells Newsweek's Parting Shot about playing the first Latin superhero to lead a film in 'Blue Beetle.'

September 01, 2023 Issue

Engineers Find a Zero-Carbon Way to Make Everyday Chemicals

Scientist Alaina Wood is leading the charge against climate doomism

Kristy Drutman is fighting for green equity, one job at a time

To shore up the electrical grid, Robert Kabera uses AI to probe its flaws

Sophia Kianni is spreading the word on climate change, 100 ways

Conner Ives designs kitschy Americana clothes that are made to last

The psychedelic '60s have everything to do with climate change

Spanish Triumph

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