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Education

Sustainability programs' focus will expand at Harvard Extension - Harvard Gazette

Interdisciplinary collaboration and global perspectives are key in addressing environmental challenges at Harvard Extension School.

New director Michael Mortimer emphasizes adapting to changing environmental issues and incorporating them into the curriculum. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

1 month ago

Graphic design

friedman benda exhibits diverse material experimentation with 'under present conditions'

Harvard Gazette

Education

Sustainability programs' focus will expand at Harvard Extension - Harvard Gazette

Interdisciplinary collaboration and global perspectives are key in addressing environmental challenges at Harvard Extension School.

New director Michael Mortimer emphasizes adapting to changing environmental issues and incorporating them into the curriculum. [ more ]

moresustainability

Kqed

2 months ago

California

Drownings Increase Along Border As Migrants Take Different Approach To Crossing Into US | KQED

Tougher enforcement at the southern border is leading migrants to try swimming around the wall, prompting a response from lifeguards on both sides. [ more ]

iRunFar

2 months ago

Running

'Running Up For Air:' New Film, Jared Campbell Challenge Runners To Connect With Environmental Issues

Jared Campbell's Running Up For Air nonprofit aims to connect runners with environmental issues through endurance events. [ more ]

www.standard.co.uk

2 months ago

London

London's great stink: Sewage flowed into capital's rivers for almost 10,000 hours last year

Thames Water customers face significant bill increases despite sewage dumping increase.

MPs criticize government for allowing Thames Water's pollution and high bill threats. [ more ]

Londonist

London

Free And Cheap Things To Do In London This Week: 25-31 March 2024

Dan Maier's vibrant art wraps at Southgate station and library inspired by local history and horticulture.

Opportunities to learn about historic figures like Ruth Mallory and environmental issues like the toxic legacy of lead. [ more ]

www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk

London

Lib Dems confirm new Sutton Council Leader Candidate

Lewis is set to become the next Council leader with a Lib Dem majority.

Lewis has experience in environmental issues and controversy due to his involvement with LTNs. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Environment

Focus - World Recycling Day: Thailand drowning in foreign plastic waste

Thailand is a significant plastic polluter with 2 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.

Thailand imports 372,000 tonnes of plastic waste in 2023 alone. [ more ]

www.cbs19news.com

Books

Virginia Festival of the Book announces award winners

Dwight Garner wins Carol Troxell Reader award

Winners of 2024 Reed Environmental Writing Award announced [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Europe politics

Only votes from the dead can keep this zombie Tory government alive | Stewart Lee

Privatised water companies in Britain are releasing raw sewage into rivers and seas 300,000 times in 2022 alone.

The author criticizes the Conservative government for ignoring environmental issues and the consequences of Brexit. [ more ]

#climate-change

www.cnn.com

5 years ago

US politics

Jay Inslee Fast Facts

Jay Inslee is the governor of Washington and a former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.

He is dedicated to addressing climate change and environmental issues. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

1 week ago

Science

earth in distress: global photographers capture compelling stories about our planet

The Earth Photo 2024 competition showcases powerful stories of our planet through photography and film, highlighting environmental issues and diverse landscapes. [ more ]

www.cnn.com

5 years ago

US politics

Jay Inslee Fast Facts

Jay Inslee is the governor of Washington and a former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate.

He is dedicated to addressing climate change and environmental issues. [ more ]

designboom | architecture & design magazine

1 week ago

Science

earth in distress: global photographers capture compelling stories about our planet

The Earth Photo 2024 competition showcases powerful stories of our planet through photography and film, highlighting environmental issues and diverse landscapes. [ more ]

moreclimate-change

#environmental issues

www.theguardian.com

Books

The book took me about a decade': the 2023 Booker prize shortlisted writers on the stories behind their novels

The author struggled to decide what to write for their novel, but one character, Cass Barnes, stood out from their notes.

The novel explores themes of family, extremism, technology, and environmental issues.

The book is not just about Cass, but also about her family members and their own individual problems. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Environment

Demand for seafood is soaring, but oceans are giving up all they can. Can we farm fish in new ways?

Aquaculture has been the fastest growing food sector in the world for decades.

Fish farming and shellfish production can cause serious environmental problems. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Books

The book took me about a decade': the 2023 Booker prize shortlisted writers on the stories behind their novels

The author struggled to decide what to write for their novel, but one character, Cass Barnes, stood out from their notes.

The novel explores themes of family, extremism, technology, and environmental issues.

The book is not just about Cass, but also about her family members and their own individual problems. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Environment

Demand for seafood is soaring, but oceans are giving up all they can. Can we farm fish in new ways?

Aquaculture has been the fastest growing food sector in the world for decades.

Fish farming and shellfish production can cause serious environmental problems. [ more ]

moreenvironmental issues

www.theguardian.com

Media industry

Nearly half of journalists covering climate crisis globally received threats for their work

Nearly 40% of climate journalists threatened, 11% faced physical violence. Legal threats common. Growing focus but insufficient coverage on climate crisis. Journalists cover vital topics despite risks. [ more ]

Inverse

Food & drink

The Rotten Secret Plaguing America's Grocery Stores

Food waste in grocery stores contributes to environmental issues and scarcity despite the presence of hunger worldwide. [ more ]

The Art Newspaper - International art news and events

Writing

'I'm just reflecting the times. I'm not an activist': artist Monira Al Qadiri on her complicated relationship with fossil fuel, a recurring theme of her work

Monira Al Qadiri's art explores the multifaceted nature of oil, tied to Kuwait's history, with evolving themes of science fiction and autobiography. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com