What is art's role in raising awareness of climate change? In this extract from her passionate, poetic essay 'The Far-seers of Art', Jay Griffiths explains why culture without nature is as good as worthless
… Climate change needs persuasive art, not propaganda Jay Griffiths | 16th March … Climate Change Society Culture Change Art Eco Art Jay Griffiths British Council Long …
A new exhibition draws inspiration from the plight of the Amazon and uses artwork to suggest and inspire creative solutions to an impending environmental catastrophe
… Art for the Amazon: Natural History Museum uses art to tackle eco-crisis Sam Phillips | 12th … Ethical Living Green Living Out And About Art Lucy Orta Jorge Orta Natural History …
The mystery of legless and multi-limbed frogs and toads has captivated artist and ecological researcher Brandon Ballengée for over a decade. Here's how he blends science with art
… Deformed toad artist hopes to win public sympathy for … Natural World Society Deformed Toads Eco Art Environmental Artist Art And Science 2bb-cover_dfa25.jpg The …
The Watford Scrapstore is a treasure trove for children, teachers and eco-conscious artists on a budget. Here, scrap materials are transformed into community art
… Scrapstores: turning waste into arts and crafts Giovana Zilli | 9th February … for children, teachers and eco-conscious artists on a budget. Here, scrap materials are transformed into community art The Watford Recycling Arts Project (WRAP), …
In Amelia Gregory's dazzlingly colourful book, illustrators artistically interpret a variety of emerging renewable technologies
… dazzlingly colourful book, illustrators artistically interpret a variety of emerging … to combat global warming through their art. Renewable energies in colour Describing herself as an 'art director, editor, graphic designer, …
A pioneering network has a toolkit for turning the nation's decrepit private spaces into public places
… A Difference Local Regeneration Community Arts Empty Shops Network Wasted Spaces Empty … a business, or use it as a base for a local arts group? A growing number of grassroots … traditional temporary exhibition within an arts scene. Take the picturesque church of St …
The story of how a group of dissatisfied residents pulled together, got funding, and created a blooming community garden where the work, and the rewards, are shared
This extract from The Ultimate Guide to Bicycle Maintenance will help you identify the source of, and fix, nasty noises
… The art of bike maintenance: trouble shooting … lubricant into the component - and in particular, don't do this to your handlebars as … very little cleaning or care. The rails can start to wear out, resulting in a nasty noise as …
With spring around the corner, why not take a walk around your local park or forest to get a closer look at - and photograph - local wildlife. Uploading pictures can win a school near you a green roof
… a green roof. The green roof competition is part of ' What on Earth ', a campaign by the British Science … look at local flora and fauna. This is particularly important at a time when the …
Advocates of Britain's biggest dairy farm, at Nocton, have sold the concept on the basis of its outstanding animal welfare and environmental credentials. But new evidence suggests this may not be possible without public funding. Andrew Wasley reports
… Nocton Dairies seeking an undisclosed sum to part-fund the development of an 8,100 cow dairy … by the European Union and DEFRA. State of the art In the document - uncovered during … systems to be adopted' at the ‘state of the art’ facility that will incorporate 16 …
An accessible, enjoyable book on climate change for the next generation of eco-warriors. Contributors include James Lovelock
… cleverly and effectively, giving a light hearted touch to something that could otherwise … data HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Schools using art to learn about climate change Can climate art help save the world? Rebecca Heald reports …
The latest film from the 'Story of Stuff' team focuses on consumer electronics and the problems of waste, recycling and toxic components
… components Sales of consumer electronics, particularly mobile phones and computers, have … also urges major electronics companies to start taking a stronger lead in making … A DIFFERENCE Scrapstores: turning waste into arts and crafts The Watford Scrapstore is a …
Green campaigners reject accusations of failure and point out success of domestic climate legislation, regulations to tackle ozone pollution and growing acceptance from the business community of environmental issues
… say environmental groups like Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace are 'clinging' to … like nuclear power. However, Friends of the Earth says its opposition to so-called 'radical … in liability for nuclear waste. The Green Party said a nationwide programme of energy …
Tom launches the Idler Academy to teach us good grammar, sadly lacking practical skills like carpentry and lastly, of course, merriment
… for the modern age were thinking, doing and partying, and it struck me that in actual fact, … themselves to quiet contemplation, study and art. For the Greeks, education was synonymous … but this is just interpretation on my part. The result of these ungrammatical slogans …
Molly would glady have been tied to the stake with the other Metric Martyrs... but, being that she wasn't, she's keen to point out why weights and measures matter to all
… been tied to the stake with the other Metric Martyrs... but, being that she wasn't, she's … from its materials. And how that was blown apart by the advent of the metre: an … have gone to court to defend the metric martyrs such as Steve Thorburn, who had the …
The waste warrior behind the You Tube hit and now book 'The Story of Stuff', on banning children's advertising, making manufacturers responsible for waste and shifting our values
… worth. Computers are great for access to art, news and communication. But do they have … waste dumped in black townships after apartheid so that people couldn't leave, and … development. There are some green chemists starting to do this and it's exciting to see …
Ecologist investigation reveals three-quarters of London councils giving out wrong advice on the safe disposal of mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)
… Ecologist investigation reveals three-quarters of London councils giving out wrong … Ecologist investigation reveals that three quarters of London Boroughs are advising their … A DIFFERENCE Scrapstores: turning waste into arts and crafts The Watford Scrapstore is a …
'Is it art?', a bystander asked of the demonstration against a ceremony at the Tate celebrating BP's support for British art. A good question - if it ain't, it's certainly effective
… World Society bptateprotest.jpg 'Is it art?', a bystander asked of the demonstration … the Tate celebrating BP's support for British art. A good question - if it ain't, it's …
London Fashion Week's ethical show 'estethica' is more than just a niche offering: it is changing the landscape, and language, of the fashion industry
… Circular Accessory designers: Elvis & Kresse Arts Joanna Cave Kayu Nina Dolcetti Oria … Photography: Andrew Lamb Styling: Marcella Martinelli Art direction: Uscha Pohl / VERY Makeup & …
Next week, the Hay Festival in Wales kicks off with its usual big name line-up of writers. Andy Fryers, organiser of the festival's special 'Greenprint' initiative, talks about expanding green events and shrinking footprints
… is launching a Sustainable Development Charter. We are one of the 20 companies signing up. Part of that is to achieve a closed loop on … aims for the Greenprint programme, which started in 2006. First, it's to audit, assess …
African and Asian countries need proper electronic waste recycling systems to prevent the surge in consumer demand creating toxic e-waste mountains
… says the UN. Sales of consumer electronics, particularly mobile phones and computers, have … A DIFFERENCE Scrapstores: turning waste into arts and crafts The Watford Scrapstore is a … for children, teachers and eco-conscious artists on a budget. Here, scrap materials are …
The world's growing waste mountain of mobile phones, computers and other electronic goods is being illegally recycled in unregulated and primitive conditions in China and causing significant toxic pollution
… and China . Sales of consumer electronics, particularly mobile phones and computers, have … are inadaquate or not enforced. China in particular is expected to see seven-fold … as 'roasting', before removing the reusable parts. This heating process releases numerous …
Cities are at a crossroads - 'eco urbanists' want efficiency and artificial ecosystems; conventional designers want to maintain the best bits of our current urban spaces. Can they co-exist?
… - 'eco urbanists' want efficiency and artificial ecosystems; conventional designers … the 'mineral' city, the extraordinarily rich artificial environment that is one of the … the environmental goal now is to create ‘artificial ecosystems’: cities that, in their …
The bulk of our motives for buying green are selfish, say psychologists. So would appealing to social positioning help shift behaviours better than moralising?
… held beliefs. 'Look at support for the Green Party across Europe. Not enough people really … A DIFFERENCE Climate change needs persuasive art, not propaganda What is art's role in raising awareness of climate …