Do You Feel That Climate Engagement Is Pointless? Story From 18th Century May Offer Hope

A parish priest and scientist worked hard to create change when a climate crisis struck. He did not know it when he died, but his efforts would yield results.

Landscape with fields, mountains, a tree and a house. In the foreground a man sits on his knees, holding his hands together and pointing them towards the sky. Painting.

TEMPERATURE CHANGES: Man praying on his knees for better weather. Painting from 1771. Unknown artist. Königliche Privilegierte Schützengesellschaft Fürth, Germany.

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Silje Pileberg

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