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After a Davos DJ gig, Idris Elba has new role as advocate for small farmers
The last time British actor Idris Elba was in Davos during the World Economic Forum, it was to perform as a DJ at a party with R&B superstar Mary J. Blige. Almost a decade later, the versatile artist is back in the Swiss Alpine village with his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, in a very different role: as an advocate for food security and efforts to combat climate change.
LA restricts water flow to wasteful celebrity mansions: ‘No matter how rich, we’ll treat you the same’
The city’s water department has a small yet effective solution to keep its famous residents’ water use in check – a flow restrictor.
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How Taylor Swift, Drake and celebrities with private jets affect the climate
Celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Kylie Jenner and Drake have faced criticism after flight tracking data showed that their emissions-spewing private jets logged frequent trips, including some that were less than 20 minutes.
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No soil. No growing seasons. Just add water and technology
A new breed of hydroponic farm, huge and high-tech, is popping up in indoor spaces all over America, drawing celebrity investors and critics.
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Celebrities rooting for ‘Veganuary’ in UK to combat new rise in meat sales
A host of musicians, actors and sports stars have joined up with businesses and environmental groups in what they hope will be a successful push to get more people to ditch meat, fish and dairy in the new year.
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In protesting climate change, Jane Fonda brings Hollywood to Washington
The actress was joined by her “Grace and Frankie” co-star Lily Tomlin to headline a climate rally that offered plenty of chances to get arrested, but few takers.
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Opinion: The year 2030 - Lab meat, cyber terror and influencer I.P.O.s
What will the world look like a decade from now? The Times asked 13 public figures for their predictions on the best and worst to come.
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