Peter Frankopan

Is it up to pop stars to save the planet now?

For decades scientists have warned about global warming in vain, says Sunil Amrith. But new hope comes from K-pop, with an environmental message reaching far beyond South Korea

K-pop singer AleXa performs at the Grand Opening announcement for the Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast in Santa Monica, California in July 2022. Credit: Alamy
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