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Can Beauty Save Our Planet? | Chris Jordan

Chris Jordan is all in on beauty. After photographing sea birds dying by the dozens from consuming bits of plastic, Chris had a revelation: It was time to refocus in his lens on the awesome beauty of the planet.

Now, he searches out natural places that can inspire us to treasure and protect them from the devastating effects of pollution and climate change. 

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