Dear all,
We’ve decided to keep the newsletter running for the time being, with suggestions of what you can read, write, watch, and listen to stay engaged with sustainability (and the relationships between coronavirus and the climate crisis) so you can get clued up rather than getting bored at home. We’ll also share links of online events that might be of interest. Online Events Plant-based Future: What, Why, & What’s Next?: Animal Rebellion is hosting this online talk once a week for the next two months and will discuss what has caused this current state of climate emergency, what could be coming next and, most importantly, what we can all do about it. Norwich Online Climate Strike: this month’s climate strike is going online to comply with social distancing regulations whilst continuing to push for climate action. Join in by posting a picture of yourself with a climate sign and use the hashtag #ClimateStrikeNorwich. Read Books The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate – Discoveries from a Secret World by Peter Wohlleben Reconnect with nature from home with Wohlleben’s exploration into forests as social networks. Drawing on groundbreaking scientific discoveries, he describes how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. After reading this, a walk in the woods will never be the same again. Articles and Blogs High Waist Low Waste: this blog was recently set up by a UEA student and promotes preloved clothes and encourages readers to reduce, reuse, and recycle their wardrobes with advice on how to be more sustainable when it comes to fashion. The missing puzzle piece for getting to 100% clean power: (David Roberts - Vox) explains how Power to Gas (PtG) technology could help create a grid with net-zero carbon emissions, without the need for expensive battery storage. We Are Not the Virus: (Henry Webb - Medium) why the myth of overpopulation in climate activism is dangerous and how COVID-19 is making it worse. It’s Time to Nationalise Airlines: (Henry Webb - Medium) an article looking at the potential environmental and other benefits of bringing airlines into public ownership. Write Rewriting the Future: UEA LDC’s Kate Moorhead-Kuhn has set this Facebook group up to inspire writers to consider how coronavirus will affect our writing. This is an excellent opportunity to think creatively about what our future will hold, both in relation to coronavirus and the climate crisis. At Home, On Earth: this new quarterly zine encourages writers and artists to respond to the questions: How do we relate to the natural world? Can we rediscover (and redefine) our place in it? How can we lessen the disconnect between humanity and the ecosystems we reside in? This is a great way to think creatively about humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The Broads Sheet: this new undergraduate publication for creative nonfiction showcases long-form writing from young people. Each issue intends to collate a broad range of thought-provoking essays, articles, questions, and answers. The first issue Twenty Twenty will be a collection of work on a new decade of uncertainty; content can be submitted via [email protected]. We are also open for submission: submit anything sustainability-related to our blog via [email protected]. Watch Coronavirus and the Climate Crisis How wildlife trade is linked to coronavirus: (Vox) How the global wildlife trade may be connected to spread of COVID-19 What the Coronavirus teaches us about Climate Change (COVID-19): (Our Changing Climate) How we can learn from this pandemic to plan our approach to the climate crisis Different Crises: Coronavirus & Climate Change: (ClimateAdam) Why it's important to understand the differences (and similarities) between these two global crises Sustainability-Related Documentaries and Series Our Changing Climate: short video essays explaining the environmental impacts of our lifestyle choices and how we can make changes to be more sustainable Listen Coronavirus and the Climate Crisis: this episode of the Outrage and Optimism podcast (available on various podcast platforms) considers what the coronavirus is revealing about our response to the climate crisis. This is a brilliant podcast all round, so it’s worth listening to other episodes if you enjoy this one! Exercise Down Dog: It is also very important to keep active whilst at home. In response to the many school closures, Down Dog is offering free access until Wednesday 1st July for all students, teachers/academics and staff (K-12 and college/university). To access the free school membership, just sign up with your academic email address. Save the Date! Earth Day, Wednesday 22nd April. Demonstrate support for environmental protection in every way you can and use the hashtag #UEAEarthDay2020 on Instagram and Twitter. We hope you are all staying safe and well during these uncertain times. The Sustainability Network Team Help us improve! Contact us on social media or write to [email protected].
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