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Striking images from the World Press Photo archive trace the defining climate stories of the 21st century in a major new exhibition Witness to a warming world
Over 100 incredible photographs from the World Press Photo’s archive spotlight some of the most compelling climate stories of the 21st century in a exhibition called Becoming Climate: Climate change and resistance through the lens of World Press Photo . It’s in Pinerolo, Italy at the Cavallerizza Caprilli, and runs until 6 June. The exhibition balances stark documentation of environmental damage with photos of innovation, resilience and resistance. The images show visible traces of global warming across continents – from wildfire and droughts to flooding and displacement – alongside stories of communities, researchers and activists working towards renewal and repair. The visual design draws on the four elements – earth, air, fire and water – underscoring the climate as a single, interconnected system.
Central to the exhibition is the role of photojournalism. Featured works highlight the risks taken by photographers to document climate realities that are sometimes hidden, contested or denied. The exhibition emphasises that confronting a challenge of this scale requires collective action, and seeks to inspire viewers to see themselves as participants in shaping a more sustainable future. worldpressphoto.org
WARNING SHOTS Eddie Jim’s watery shot for the Sydney Morning Herald (top), fiery scenes featuring a kangaroo by Matthew Abbott for the New York Times (above) and Ciril Jazbec’s photo of tourists with a melting iceberg for National Geographic are all in the World Press Photo’s Becoming Climate exhibition
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