Perhaps we need to come at Climate Change from a different angle? We’ve all heard the science and political debates, but are left standing still, without action, without a way forward. Andy Hobsbawm proclaims, "in times of need we need great creativity" and some would argue that now is a time of great need.
He advocates, "using creativity to inspire people to be greener." Andy adds that creativity is "a pathfinder that shows us the simple road through an impenetrable moral maze."
Maybe this is just what we need to help break this deadlock and start us on path of change; "to provoke us to think differently; and "to tempt us to act differently". More creativity!
Andy Hobsbawm's TED Talk:
Green Thing
Green Thing is a not-for-profit public service that inspires people to lead a greener life. With the help of brilliant videos and inspiring stories from creative people and community members around the world, Green Thing focuses on seven things you can do - and enjoy doing.
Seven things you can do to live a greener life:
- You get from A to B without any C when you Walk The Walk
- It's delicious but it causes more CO2 than cars so go Easy On The Meat
- Resist the urge to buy the latest and Stick With What You Got
- Turn down the central heating and turn up the Human Heat
- The art of wasting nothing and using up everything: All-Consuming
- Instead of jetting your way around the world, Stay Grounded
- Don’t leave it on or even put it on, Plug Out
Meet Green Thing
For more information visit www.dothegreenthing.com.
Written by Suze Chalmers
