The call of a conch shell roused the dolphin hunters on Fanalei Island in the Solomon Islands, where the villagers rely on dolphin teeth as currency to buy land on higher ground due to climate change threatening their sinking home. The hunt for dolphins, their most profitable resource, is both a cultural tradition and a means of survival for the community, with the teeth shared among families and used for important ceremonies. Despite concerns about sustainability and the impact on dolphin populations, the villagers prioritize their own survival in the face of rising seas over the continuation of their traditional hunting practices.
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Can Barcelona Solve One of the Toughest Housing Crises in Europe?
Marga Aguilar faces eviction from her Barcelona apartment after a Dutch investment fund bought the building for temporary rentals, highlighting Spain's housing crisis driven by investor acquisitions and rising prices. Barcelona's mayor has implemented rental price caps and ended licenses for Airbnb homes to address the affordability problem, but activists push for immediate solutions like utilizing empty homes for long-term rentals. Amid protests and tensions between property owners and renters, the government is constructing affordable...
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