The Power of the (Hot) Poem
On Friday 5th November, Simon, Sue, Lucy, myself and our amazing Patron, Clare Nasir met up in the Blue Zone at the Science Pavillion to hear poet and participation artist, Liv Torc and Tongue Fu, writer and Fu founder Chris Redmond talk about Hot Poets. Hot Poets is a brand new Arts Council England funded project […]
‘The Perfect Storm’
Sharing Climate Stories – Eco-Anxiety And The Powerful Voices Of Young People I’m fresh out of the ‘Open Mic’ event that I alluded to in my previous blog, where ‘Force of Nature’ made space for discussing climate emotions at Glasgow University. I’ve left with a sense of calm and confidence, but mostly I’m in awe […]
An Address to the Leaders of the Future
There’s no doubt about it, it’s the youngsters amongst us that are the real leaders of the future. Whilst in the Green Zone on Thursday, Lauren and I sparked up a conversation with a class from The Edinburgh Academy led by their tutor, Chris Turley, who teaches history, politics and modern studies. The students were […]
Helping Us to Visualise the Climate Crisis
Lauren Beavis interviews Professor Nigel Fox on his work with Space4Climate. He explains how satellite technology can help us to visualise the destruction caused to our planet, bringing the message of urgency to a wider audience. NPL is the UK’s National Metrology Institute, developing and maintaining the national primary measurement standards. It is a Public Corporation owned by […]
Diet Change Not Climate Change
Simon, Lucy and Sue attended a panel discussion on Day 4 of COP26, which addressed ‘The Cow in the Room’. That is, the need for diet change against climate change. With the Methane Pledge making no mention of the need and opportunity to cut greenhouse gas emissions with a plant based diet, it’s essential to publicise […]
EVENT: Breaking Down the Science: How to Live & Work More Sustainably
Tuesday 9th November, 7:00-8:30pm at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church We’re at a point in history where science, sustainability and business simply have to come together and meld. Whatever business or service sector you are involved in, the consensus from the scientific community is clear: respect and recognition must be made and responsibility taken for the […]
The Buzz on the Fringe
…is quite literally, electric – sustainably powered, of course. This short video taken near the Exhibition Centre stopped Tracey and Lauren in their tracks. A group of around 15 residents from Houston, Texas were standing on the edge of the Squinty Bridge by the turnstiles to the Blue Zone, making sure their message to Joe […]
We’re in The Guardian Today With Positive Vegan Style
If you happen to buy The Guardian newspaper today, you’ll also get a fabulous supplement, a My Green Pod Magazine. It’s an awe inspiring, fact-packed and perfectly timed 64-page COP special. It has features on everything from biodiverse wind and solar farms to why our economic system needs to change and living the dream with […]
Riding the Waves…
Glasgow’s the place to be at the moment, be you a reforestation organisation or a passionate environmentalist! That said, it has been a bit of a whirlwind for all members of The Word Forest Organisation Team. But all that overwhelm, eco-anxiety, it’s good – those feelings are waves we can use to sail to success… […]