Global News Podcast The Happy Pod: The million dollar prize winners saving the planet
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Nov 9, 2024 In this episode, Daniela Relf, a BBC correspondent in Cape Town, shares insights on the inspiring winners of the Earthshot Prize focused on environmental conservation. Professor Costas Kostarilos from the University of Manchester discusses groundbreaking cancer detection using graphene. Meanwhile, climber Faye Manners recounts the gut-wrenching experience of her rescue from a perilous ledge in the Himalayas after a rockfall. Their stories illuminate the intersection of innovation, survival, and the fight to protect our planet.
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Saiga Antelope Project
- Vera Voronova saved the Saiga antelope from extinction in Kazakhstan by recreating their habitats.
- She now works on reintroducing wild horses, demonstrating the potential for nature recovery.
GAIO's Waste Management System
- The Green Africa Youth Organization (GAIO) in Ghana won an Earthshot Prize for their waste management system.
- It supports waste pickers, which reduces air pollution and makes waste management more effective.
Cleaning Twins
- James and John McIndula, 23-year-old twins, clean public spaces in London for free.
- Their cleaning projects, from overgrown gardens to the London Underground, have gained popularity on social media.