The creation, expansion and success of Cape Farewell maybe represents the most ambitious, most far-sighted and most successful effort to date to place the arts front and center in the debate about climate change. Created by David Buckland in 2001, Cape Farewell brings together artists, scientists, educators and the media in a series of expeditions [...]
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Video: Ian McEwan talks about Solar
In previous posts I have reviewed Ian McEwan’s newest book “Solar“. Now, in this video, listen to the author himself talk about his book, its portrait of human failings and how it was reflected in the farce that was the Copenhagen summit.
Does Activism Work – “Freedom” – a Novel by Jonathan Frantzen
It is encouraging to note that mainstream literature that has an environmental component is on the rise. ‘Freedom’ by Jonathan Frantzen has received widespread acclaim. ‘Freedom’ is not a novel about the environment. However, Frantzen does nave an interest in birds and conservation and his main character is a committed environmental activist who works for [...]
Worth A Read – Ian McEwan’s “Solar”
In a previous post I mentioned that I was excited by the upcoming publication of a novel by Ian McEwan that was inspired by the issues of climate change. Well, the book has arrived. I have just finished reading it on my new-ish Kindle (no paper to waste, no shipping charges, lower prices for the [...]
Long Live This Wounded Planet
Poetry as a literary art form is once again gaining popularity. There is no shortage of poems addressing nature and Man’s interaction with it. I find this piece by Adrian Mitchell inspiring: William Blake says: Everything that Lives is Holy Long live the Child Long live the Mother and Father Long live the People Long [...]
Good Advice For Environmentalists
Ian McEwan tackles climate change – and provides insights that environmentalists should take to heart.
