Yellow Dust in the Age of Climate Change: What the Skies over Gwangju Tell Us

By Siddhant K. || The skies over Gwangju have always been a canvas of seasons: the crisp blue of autumn, the vibrant cherry blossoms of spring, the dramatic monsoon grays. … Read More

The Environment: More Nuclear Power Plants?

By Chung Hyunhwa || I technology is calling for massively higher electricity needs. The estimation for the electricity needed to run the data centers is skyrocketing in the statistics. Based … Read More

“Earth in Crisis, SOS”: Special Exhibition at the National Science Museum

By Chung Hyunhwa || In our November issue, I introduced the Gwangju National Science Museum and at the time learned that there would be a special climate and endangerment exhibition … Read More

Reusing Before Recycling: Growing Used Goods Market

By Chung Hyunhwa I truly think the Danggeun app, known internationally as Karrot, should receive a Most Environmental App Award. It is a used- goods market app that almost everybody … Read More

Gwangju Sinks in Rainwater: Flooding Strikes Second Time in Five Years

By Saqib Sharif Amid a global spike in climate-induced disasters, Gwangju has once again succumbed to catastrophic flooding, this time in July 2025, highlighting the growing risk urban areas face … Read More

Rooftop Gardening: For Free Time Fun and Fresh Food

By David J. Richter Living in a big city comes with many advantages and perks. Great public transport, tons of different restaurants with cuisine from all over the world, professional … Read More

Exhibition: KEET 2025 – Korea Environment and Energy Trade Fair at KDJ

By Chung Hyunhwa KEET 2025, the Korea Environment and Energy Trade Fair hosted by Gwangju Metropolitan City, Jeonnam  Province, and the Yeongsan River Basin Environmental Office, was held for three days … Read More

Beware of Those Sweet, Sweet Smells: Synthetic Fragrance Pollution

By Chung Hyunhwa Did you know there are more and more “fragrance-free zones” or “scent-free zones” being created in North American and European countries? This is because of the awareness … Read More