Virgil Abloh presents sinking furniture at Carpenters Workshop Gallery show in Venice
Fashion designer Virgil Abloh addresses the issue of rising sea-levels in an installation of sinking furniture on show during this year's Venice Art Biennale. More
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Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial is a "call to action" against climate change
New York's Cooper Hewitt is trying to tackle the global challenge of climate change with its sixth design triennial, Nature. Director Caroline Baumann picks out five of the most forward-thinking designs in the show, covering issues such as animal extinction and plastic pollution. More
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MIT's Self-Assembly Lab proposes new way of growing islands and coastlines
Researchers at MIT and in the Maldives have come up with a solution to help coastal communities threatened by climate change: submersible objects carefully placed to promote the growth of beaches and islands. More
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Doconomy launches credit card with a carbon-emission spending limit
Swedish fintech company Doconomy has launched a credit card that tracks the carbon dioxide emissions of purchases, and caps the climate impact of users' spending. More
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"Waterloo Garden Bridge is better than the Garden Bridge"
The Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London removed the cars from Waterloo Bridge and created a public space that the Garden Bridge would never have been, writes Christine Murray. More
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New York City mayor moves to ban glass skyscrapers as part of Green New Deal
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio plans to ban construction of glass and steel skyscrapers, in a major bid to tackle the climate-change crisis. More
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Extinction Rebellion uses bold graphics in protest against climate change
Climate change action group Extinction Rebellion has unveiled a "radically different" visual identity, including DIY protest posters that will allow activists to flypost cities. More
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"At first I was enchanted by off-grid living. But the hardships quickly became apparent"
Marcus Field spent six years in an off-grid home. With architecture's contribution to carbon emissions in the spotlight and children striking against climate change, he asks if climate activists are prepared for the sacrifices needed to live sustainably. More
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BIG unveils Oceanix City concept for floating villages that can withstand hurricanes
Architecture firm BIG has designed a concept for a floating city of 10,000 people that could help populations threatened by extreme weather events and rising sea levels. More
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"It's time for architects to choose ethics over aesthetics"
Architects can limit the environmental impact building has on our changing climate using their power as specifiers, they just need to take responsibility and do it, says Christine Murray. More
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New York mayor reveals plan to extend Manhattan shoreline in response to climate change
New York City has revealed a proposal to redesign the "vulnerable" shoreline of Lower Manhattan, in order to make it more resilient to rising sea levels caused by climate change. More
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Scientists turn carbon dioxide back into coal
Carbon dioxide could be removed from the atmosphere and stored as a solid in a bid to manage climate change, using a new technique pioneered at Australia's RMIT University. More
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Lines light installation demonstrates the "catastrophic impact" of rising sea-levels
Finnish artists Pekka Niittyvirta and Timo Aho have shone three lines of light across a Scottish coastal town in this installation that aims to show the impact of climate change. More
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"Architects need to respond to climate change by being more versatile" says Moshe Safdie
Architect Moshe Safdie has encouraged others in the profession to become more reactive to the world's changing climate, by incorporating adaptable spaces into their projects. More
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"We need agriculture back in our cities and in our minds"
Architects have an urgent mission, says Chris Precht, to bring food production back into the centre of our cities. More
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UNStudio develops The Coolest White paint to cool down our cities
UNStudio and Monopol Colors have created an extremely reflective white paint that can reduce the amount of heat buildings absorb and cool cities in the face of climate change. More
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Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial to tackle climate change "emergency"
There has never been a more critical time for design exhibitions focused on climate change, says Cooper Hewitt director Caroline Baumann, ahead of the museum's Nature triennial that will show "how designers can save the planet". More
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Vivienne Westwood protests climate change as environmental demonstrations hit London Fashion Week
Models wore clothes with slogans berating politicians during Vivienne Westwood's Homo Loquax show, which happened as protests about the environmental impact of London Fashion Week took place. More
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Biggest challenge of relocating Swedish town Kiruna is "moving the minds of citizens"
Human impact on the planet is forcing Sweden to relocate the town of Kiruna. The urban planners and architects behind the project say the biggest challenge isn't moving the buildings, it's bringing the community with them. More
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"As environmental catastrophe unfolds, we need architecture that is more than just green"
We've woken up to the reality of the anthropocene era and realised the catastrophic damage we've inflicted on the planet. Now we must develop a new form of architecture that can adapt to major environmental changes, says Darran Anderson. More
