In his forth poetry collection, The Shore, poet and critic Chris Nealon writes, Then came fire We drove out past the flooding to watch the birds Long-lashed boys in hoodies looked up from the sidewalk to absorb the sky Ancient women left the bedsides of their long-ago boys And in theContinue reading “Climate Poetry in Review”
Category Archives: Culture
Inside Brooklyn’s Lighthouse: Bringing Sustainability to the Table
A seafood and produce-based eatery located in the trendy hotspot of Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Lighthouse strives not only to introduce customers to a plethora of rich and nourishing flavors, but assimilate sustainable dining habits as well. The restaurant is all about holistic sustainability, from its low-waste disposition to its support of local climate-friendly initiatives. Lighthouse servesContinue reading “Inside Brooklyn’s Lighthouse: Bringing Sustainability to the Table”
Book Recommendations for the Environmentalist
As summer retreats and we head back to school, a little re-education may be in order. Books pack a powerful punch and can often kick start your personal environmental journey, often shaping- or reshaping- the lens on which you view climate issues. Even if you aren’t looking for something awe-inspiring and life changing, there areContinue reading “Book Recommendations for the Environmentalist”
Botanical Gardens Around the World
The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies ~Gertrude Jekyll The botanical garden is a garden of flowers. It is called the botanic/botanical garden. Here are some of the famous botanical gardens around the world…. Brooklyn Botanic Garden, NY, USA Also called the BBG is located in New York City itContinue reading “Botanical Gardens Around the World”
Disney’s WALL-E: What Did It Get Right?
WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the only robot left on Earth after mankind abandons it due to severe pollution. He is devastatingly lonely, and spends his days tidying up the planet by compressing one piece of garbage at a time. While we don’t live in space nor wear clothing that changesContinue reading “Disney’s WALL-E: What Did It Get Right?”
Untitled Plant: Forestry Fuses With Art
Located at a curb in Seoul’s Seongbuk-gu is Untitled Plant, a white building with wide windows filled with vibrant plants arranged in a manner that touches its beholders with a playful, lighthearted liberation that is rare to spot in a bustling city of glass and concrete. When described in simple terms, the space is aContinue reading “Untitled Plant: Forestry Fuses With Art”
Week&: Sustainable Exhibitions Worth Visiting
Have you ever heard something as cool as sustainable exhibitions? In this blog, you will find some of the sustainable exhibitions you can visit. Sustainability is the biggest challenge but very important to tackle the environmental issues that the world is facing currently. Sustainable exhibitions are a great way of innovation and technology through theContinue reading “Week&: Sustainable Exhibitions Worth Visiting”
Week&: The Climate Museum in NYC
Museums have always been a crucial place to preserve and explore artifacts and valuables may it be social, cultural or political. The climate Museum in New York City is a non-profit organization established in July 2015 with a mission for the environmental crises and to take actions through Arts and Science and also connect withContinue reading “Week&: The Climate Museum in NYC”
Movie Review: Ali Tabrizi’s “Seaspiracy”
Since its release in March 2021, Netflix documentary “Seaspiracy” has created quite a stir with its raw portrayal of human impact on marine ecosystems. Through the impassioned narration of director Ali Tabrizi, the film puts to display a montage of startling revelations of the marine status quo. Tabrizi guides viewers through a wide range ofContinue reading “Movie Review: Ali Tabrizi’s “Seaspiracy””