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 …
Upcycling is one of 2012’s hottest design trends but you don’t have to stop at furniture. If you’re looking for some decorative inspiration, get to grips with our guide to making your own eco-fabulous art
… How to...make recycled art Bethany Hubbard | 10th February 2012 … Home Recycling Upcycling Robert Bradford Art Decorating Diy Society Green Living recycledart2.jpg Upcycling is one of 2012’s hottest …
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 Centre for Alternative Technology's Emergence Summit must develop positive versions of the future, as if we can't imagine it - there won't be one, says Paul Allen
… Britain' is inspiring positivity in today's artists Paul Allen | 16th August 2012 Comment … Alternative Technology Volcano Theatre And Arts Council For Wales Artists Utopia Dystopia Society Science And …
India Windsor-Clive met David Nash as he began a new role as the interactive and working artist-in-residence at Kew
… a new role as the interactive and working artist-in-residence at Kew Nestled in the … first time in his on-site ‘wood quarry’ as part of the interactive year-long exhibition … Nash about his work and current exhibition as artist-in-residence at Kew. Nash emerged in …
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
… She exhibits worldwide and has worked as Artist in Residence with the British and Australian Council and is the magazine’s Arts Advisor. Tony Juniper Tony Juniper is a … Rebecca Hossack Rebecca opened her first art gallery in 1988 and regularly writes and …
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 …
Kantha – a once humble Indian craft – is being used to bring tales of Rabindranath Tagore to life
… huge cultural renaissance in Bengal at the start of the 20th century, just as Western … is smothering all time and space over the Earth. All that is human is being broken down … so many forms of craft revered today as high art, Kantha began life not on the walls of …
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 …
Pretty, practical and the perfect way to make the most of old clothes, patchwork quilts are the coolest way to give your home a shot of upcycled style
… Upcycling Recycling Fabric Material Textiles Art Home Society Interiors holding.jpg Pretty, … it out,’ explains veteran quilt maker and artist, Pauline Burbidge . ‘Start on a small scale rather than making an …
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 …