Suddenly, everyone’s talking NBSs… Firstly, a definition, a video and a couple of examples: “Nature-based solutions are sustainable planning, design, environmental management and engineering practices that weave natural features or processes into the built environment

… there won’t be enough room for food production if we continue to rely solely on traditional methods and horizontal farms. In the face of this gloomy prognosis, the good news is that this green

“Today, we’re going to dive into the visions of Solarpunk, uncovering what it is, what it looks like, and how exactly it can be implemented right now to construct a radical eco and human-centric present.”

A really inspiring bunch of people in neighbouring Somerset: (16) Onion Collective CIC (@OnionCollective) / Twitter And they have just seen their labours bear fruit: Watchet’s East Quay development opens after eight years of planning

Sci-fi can be quite uplifting: Latest Solarpunk Scifi: ‘optimistic and green’ – Sidmouth Solarpunk As pointed out in a piece from a couple of years ago: Welcome to solarpunk, a new genre within science fiction that is

The fashion industry is reporting something quite remarkable: Fast-Fashion Chain Primark Vows to Improve Environmental Impact | BoF And the mainstream press is also impressed: Primark pledges to slash ‘fast fashion’ waste: Bosses vow to

Solarpunk style is associated with the rich naturalism of Art Nouveau: Art Nouveau Style: Solarpunk & Art Nouveau Solarpunk and Art Nouveau – The Solarpunk Druid It’s also very much connected to the later Art

A very special film came out a year ago – and is still resonating: 2040 Documentary | Join the Regeneration . Here’s an interview with the director: A Vision Of The World In 2040 –

This Victorian cook has been a real sensation since lockdown: How to Cook Sea Kale with Melted Butter Sauce — The Victorian Way – YouTube With a couple of comments from a local correspondent: “It

Today a correspondent has got in touch, saying: “There’s no such thing as a “neutral” environment: your built environment is either helping you, or it’s hurting you.” Which is indeed what everyone’s saying: Whether it’s