Laura Brown

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I’ve lived in Italy and the United Kingdom and am currently based in São Paulo, Brazil. I’ve always been really curious about experiencing different cultures. I’m passionate about ethical fashion and design; eager to explore the overlap between the creative industries and sustainability. I love to run and hike in nature; while getting lost in my own thoughts.

Favourite quote: “There’s no path to happiness. Happiness is the path” (Buddha)

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The destruction of unsold clothes shows the dark side of fast fashion

The textile industry is the world’s second-worst polluter, both in terms of production and waste. One of the biggest problems is vast amounts of unsold goods.

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Nothing has stopped Lewis Hamilton from fighting for the planet

Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion and first-ever black Formula 1 driver, has devoted himself to human and animal rights, and the environment.

How a starfish can help us understand climate change

A small starfish living in Norwegian waters is changing with the climate and is being studied to better understand the impact of global warming.

Indian climate activist Disha Ravi arrested for supporting farmers’ protests

Arrested for supporting farmers. The alarming detention of Disha Ravi, a 22-year-old Indian activist at the fore of the Fridays for Future movement.

Global warming may have contributed to the emergence of coronavirus

A study indicates that the zoonotic origins of coronavirus may have been favoured by global warming’s impact on the conditions for bat habitats.

Whales are starving to death due to rising ocean temperatures

The decline in grey and humpback whales in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans has been traced to food shortages caused by rising ocean temperatures.

10 films on sustainable and ethical fashion not to be missed

A list of some of the best films on ethical and sustainable fashion shown at past editions of the Milan Fashion Film Festival.

Chibeze Ezekiel, the activist who blocked a coal power plant in Ghana

Chibeze Ezekiel, winner of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize for Africa, is fighting to guide new generations towards a renewable future.

Leydy Pech, the Mayan beekeeper who defeated Monsanto

Leydy Pech, winner of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize for North America, is the beekeeper who defended Mexican Maya land against the agro-industry.

Coronation, Ai Weiwei’s documentary filmed by Wuhan residents during lockdown

In Coronation, a documentary filmed by the people of Wuhan, the dissident Chinese artist documents the government’s rigid control during lockdown.

Zica Pires, a lifetime protecting quilombo land in Brazil

The story of water defender Zica Pires, a young Brazilian activist fighting against the exploitation of quilombo land in Brazil.