WELCOME TO THIS WEEK’S EDITION OF SALIENCE
This week we cover Kilimanjaro, sneaky seals and experimental art.
Plus, find out more about climate resistant harvests.
You can let us know your thoughts on these stories and any other topics that you would like covered by emailing rmorganevans@sapiencecomms.co.uk
Sustainability Spotlight
At the National Institute of Agricultural Botany, scientists are working on of the largest experiments of its kind to develop climate change resistant wheat crops. This aims to provide a solution to harvests that are under threat by global warming. Over 5,000 new types of genetically unique wheat are being tried and tested to see which is the most resistant to drought and heat.
Leafy greens
Could floating artificial leaves be the latest source of clean energy? Taking inspiration from the process of photosynthesis, find out how these ultra-thin, flexible devices convert sunlight and water into clean fuels, creating a potential alternative to gasoline.
Connected climbers
This week, the Tanzania Telecom Corporation has installed high-speed internet on the steep slopes of Kilimanjaro to allow people to Instagram, Tweet, Tik-Tok or WhatsApp their way up the highest mountain in Africa.
Take a peak
This week, Sapience client Glimpses of Art was featured in Art & Collections, announcing its inaugural exhibition in Shoreditch promoting artists’ freedom of expression and exploration of identity.
This week in PR
On our socials, we have been sharing some impressive client coverage, giving an insight into the exciting opportunities and exposure PR can generate. Burgh Island’s feature in Tatler Magazine attracted a lot of attention, being compared to Madeira in the publication’s UK island swap!
Sapience’s favourite
In New Zealand, a young seal slipped into someone’s home through the cat-flap before chilling out on their sofa for a few hours! Miraculously, nothing was damaged and the seal has now been returned to the sea…
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