John Dahlsen PowerPoint presentation, used in his public speaking engagements where he discusses his work. "Art which responds to our environment and to our global community, conveying the soul of things through creativity.
The document summarizes experiments conducted by two women to reduce their use of plastic. Susan Freinkel conducted an experiment where she tried to go one day without touching any plastic and found it almost impossible as plastic has become ubiquitous in everyday life. Gina Prentergast is attempting to go one year without buying anything using "virgin" plastic. She allows recycled plastic but must keep any new plastic containers for a year. Both aimed to raise awareness of humanity's pervasive use and over-reliance on plastic and the environmental impacts of plastic waste.
Recycling helps the environment by reusing materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. The main problem is that not enough recycling programs exist, and many people are unaware of recycling's benefits. Recycling one ton of plastic saves the energy usage of two people for one year. Common materials like plastic, paper, glass and aluminum can be recycled. Humans must work to establish more recycling programs and properly dispose of recyclable items to maintain a healthy environment for future generations.
The students organized an awareness campaign about the harms of plastic usage in their town of Kurnool, India. They observed plastic clogging drains and causing flooding. Their campaign included: making cloth bags as alternatives, giving a presentation and rally at their school, singing an awareness song on the radio, distributing pamphlets, and encouraging others to use cloth bags. The principal noted the students' efforts have started to change behavior and reduce plastic use in the community with help from a local plastic ban.
The document proposes a project to challenge notions of disposability and encourage examination of relationships with physical objects. It discusses:
- Our throwaway culture and planned obsolescence of products
- The scale of plastic pollution in oceans, which breaks down into microplastics that enter the food chain
- The project aims to archive 3D images of the author's trash over time, locating pieces in environments using virtual reality to illustrate plastic's impacts. It seeks to make viewers consider what they love versus throw away. Inspiration comes from other artists addressing waste and materialism. The proposal seeks expert input and a peer survey.
Americans produce about 251 million tons of garbage per year, or an average of 4.5 lbs of trash per person daily. Much of this waste consists of paper, yard trimmings, and food scraps. To reduce waste, Americans are encouraged to follow the three R's - reduce, reuse, and recycle. Reduce means decreasing the amount of waste produced through actions like printing on both sides of paper. Reuse involves finding new uses for items rather than throwing them out, such as donating unused clothes. Recycling recovers materials like paper and glass for manufacturing new products, and Americans currently recycle about 30% of discarded materials.
Plastics are polymers made from fossil fuel feedstocks like petroleum and natural gas. They are lightweight, durable and inexpensive but persist in the environment for centuries. Plastic pollution poses threats to wildlife and ecosystems through entanglement, ingestion, and chemical leaching. While recycling and bans on single-use plastics help reduce plastic waste, the best solution is to minimize plastic usage through alternatives to disposable products and reusable packaging.
The document discusses the negative environmental impacts of plastic consumption and disposal. It notes that while plastic is cheap and convenient for consumers, the manufacturing, transportation, and burying of plastic products places a huge burden on the environment. Billions of plastic bags are used every year and become pollution, and plastic breaks down very slowly in nature or landfills, contaminating soil and water sources. The document calls for reducing plastic use by bringing reusable bags and cups to stores and events, choosing paper or other sustainable materials when possible, and properly recycling plastic bottles.
The document discusses the problems with plastic waste, specifically plastic water bottles. It notes that plastic takes a very long time to decompose, sometimes hundreds of years, and when it does break down it releases hazardous compounds. Most plastic water bottles end up in landfills, with only about 10% recycled. The document recommends strategies to reduce plastic usage such as refusing plastic bags, prioritizing eliminating plastics from food packaging, and being patient with efforts to go plastic-free.
The document summarizes experiments conducted by two women to reduce their use of plastic. Susan Freinkel conducted an experiment where she tried to go one day without touching any plastic and found it almost impossible as plastic has become ubiquitous in everyday life. Gina Prentergast is attempting to go one year without buying anything using "virgin" plastic. She allows recycled plastic but must keep any new plastic containers for a year. Both aimed to raise awareness of humanity's pervasive use and over-reliance on plastic and the environmental impacts of plastic waste.
Recycling helps the environment by reusing materials that would otherwise end up in landfills. The main problem is that not enough recycling programs exist, and many people are unaware of recycling's benefits. Recycling one ton of plastic saves the energy usage of two people for one year. Common materials like plastic, paper, glass and aluminum can be recycled. Humans must work to establish more recycling programs and properly dispose of recyclable items to maintain a healthy environment for future generations.
The students organized an awareness campaign about the harms of plastic usage in their town of Kurnool, India. They observed plastic clogging drains and causing flooding. Their campaign included: making cloth bags as alternatives, giving a presentation and rally at their school, singing an awareness song on the radio, distributing pamphlets, and encouraging others to use cloth bags. The principal noted the students' efforts have started to change behavior and reduce plastic use in the community with help from a local plastic ban.
The document proposes a project to challenge notions of disposability and encourage examination of relationships with physical objects. It discusses:
- Our throwaway culture and planned obsolescence of products
- The scale of plastic pollution in oceans, which breaks down into microplastics that enter the food chain
- The project aims to archive 3D images of the author's trash over time, locating pieces in environments using virtual reality to illustrate plastic's impacts. It seeks to make viewers consider what they love versus throw away. Inspiration comes from other artists addressing waste and materialism. The proposal seeks expert input and a peer survey.
Americans produce about 251 million tons of garbage per year, or an average of 4.5 lbs of trash per person daily. Much of this waste consists of paper, yard trimmings, and food scraps. To reduce waste, Americans are encouraged to follow the three R's - reduce, reuse, and recycle. Reduce means decreasing the amount of waste produced through actions like printing on both sides of paper. Reuse involves finding new uses for items rather than throwing them out, such as donating unused clothes. Recycling recovers materials like paper and glass for manufacturing new products, and Americans currently recycle about 30% of discarded materials.
Plastics are polymers made from fossil fuel feedstocks like petroleum and natural gas. They are lightweight, durable and inexpensive but persist in the environment for centuries. Plastic pollution poses threats to wildlife and ecosystems through entanglement, ingestion, and chemical leaching. While recycling and bans on single-use plastics help reduce plastic waste, the best solution is to minimize plastic usage through alternatives to disposable products and reusable packaging.
The document discusses the negative environmental impacts of plastic consumption and disposal. It notes that while plastic is cheap and convenient for consumers, the manufacturing, transportation, and burying of plastic products places a huge burden on the environment. Billions of plastic bags are used every year and become pollution, and plastic breaks down very slowly in nature or landfills, contaminating soil and water sources. The document calls for reducing plastic use by bringing reusable bags and cups to stores and events, choosing paper or other sustainable materials when possible, and properly recycling plastic bottles.
The document discusses the problems with plastic waste, specifically plastic water bottles. It notes that plastic takes a very long time to decompose, sometimes hundreds of years, and when it does break down it releases hazardous compounds. Most plastic water bottles end up in landfills, with only about 10% recycled. The document recommends strategies to reduce plastic usage such as refusing plastic bags, prioritizing eliminating plastics from food packaging, and being patient with efforts to go plastic-free.
This document discusses the dangers of plastic bottle usage. It notes that plastic bottles contain BPA and other chemicals hazardous to human health, and that their production requires over 2 gallons of water per gallon of bottled water. The document encourages reducing plastic bottle usage by carrying reusable water bottles and choosing containers with recycling codes 1, 2, 4 or 6. It aims to raise awareness of the health and environmental impacts of plastic waste flooding landfills and oceans.
The document discusses environmental art and outlines an art project for students. It defines environmental art as artwork that informs and interprets nature while reinforcing the environmental movement. The project aims to discuss social and ecological activism through creating works of environmental art to display for the community. Students will research environmental issues and artists like Andy Goldsworthy before making their own art using natural and recycled materials, which will be evaluated based on the depth of thinking and participation.
The document provides information about recycling and the 3 R's - reduce, reuse, recycle. It encourages the reader, who is identified as "you", to recycle paper, plastic, and glass items every day by putting them in the proper bins at school, work, home, or anywhere. It explains that recycling helps save the Earth's materials and it is up to individuals to do their part by sorting recyclables. The overall message is that small individual actions can collectively make a positive impact on the environment.
Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty (1970) is an environmental artwork located in Great Salt Lake, Utah. Constructed out of mud, salt crystals, and basalt rocks in a coil formation, it examines humanity's relationship with nature and the effects of entropy. Environmental art seeks to improve connections with and understanding of the natural world through works that incorporate or are inspired by natural materials, landscapes, and ecological processes. Pioneers of the genre in the 1960s-70s included Smithson, Nancy Holt, Walter de Maria, and Andy Goldsworthy. Their site-specific works explored themes of nature and culture, permanence and impermanence. Photography is often used to document environmental artworks that change over time
This document provides background information and teaching resources to accompany a new sculpture called "Fingermaze" installed in Hove Park, England. It includes:
1. Background on the commission of the sculpture and artist Chris Drury's work focusing on nature and environmental themes.
2. An overview of the genres of land art and environmental art highlighting examples from the 1960s to today.
3. Teaching notes to accompany a PowerPoint presentation on the artist's works, providing context for each slide and discussing themes of landscape and human impact.
Sin eng-27 - plastic vs planet presentationsochinaction
The document summarizes a student project to collect plastic bottles for recycling and create a sculpture. The project aims to raise awareness about reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. Students will collect bottles from the school canteen and bring bottles from home to build a large sculpture made of recycled plastic bottles. The sculpture will be constructed in the level 3 meeting room over several weeks as bottles are collected.
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials. Common items that can be recycled include paper, plastic, metal, clothing, and electronics. Recycling helps reduce waste sent to landfills and decreases the consumption of new raw materials. It also lowers energy usage and environmental pollution. Failure to recycle has negative consequences like plastic bottles taking up to 1,000 years to decompose in landfills. Increased recycling efforts are needed since only about 1% of plastic bags currently get recycled.
Urban environmental problems pose a major threat to the Earth. These problems include indoor and outdoor air pollution, inadequate waste management, and pollution of waterways caused by city activities. Plastic shopping bags have exacerbated this issue, as billions are discarded every year, clogging sewers and harming wildlife. However, there are alternatives to plastic bags like reusable canvas bags, paper bags from sustainable sources, and biodegradable options made from natural materials like jute that can help reduce pollution and environmental damage if adopted widely. Multiple goals around waste management, renewable energy, and sustainable consumption will be needed to effectively address the problems caused by urban pollution.
The document discusses the history and global spread of bottled water since its invention in 1947. It became popular in the 1960s for its clean taste and convenience. Consumption has quadrupled since 1990 with 50 billion bottles consumed annually in the US and 200 billion globally. However, bottled water costs 240-10,000 times more than tap water. While developed countries widely use bottled water, many developing nations lack reliable access to clean water. The environmental impacts of plastic water bottle production and disposal are also examined, as plastic bottles require oil to produce and most are not recycled.
1. Students at Army Public School and College organized a recycling awareness event called "Design for Change Contest" to educate about reducing waste.
2. The event aimed to raise awareness about how recycling can lead to a greener future and show that working towards this goal can be fun.
3. Students participated in art projects, pledge drives, and performances all centered around reducing waste and reusing materials. Bulletin boards and an art exhibition featured items created from recycled goods.
The document discusses the work of Cathy Fitzgerald, an artist focused on art, ecology, and politics related to forests. Her work has evolved over many years through science, art, and politics. She is interested in how forests can teach humans about sustainability and serving the natural world. Her current PhD research examines moving beyond anthropocentric views in nature documentaries. She is transforming her own small conifer plantation into a diverse, permanent forest through a 40-year residency and sharing the process online.
The document discusses where garbage goes and the problems caused by landfills and incinerators. Landfills can run out of space and chemicals from trash can leak into the ground. Incinerators pollute the air when burning trash. The document then discusses how recycling can help by reusing paper products and reducing the amount of trash. Recycling paper can turn it into new newspaper, magazines, boxes and more. The UPA wants to help by encouraging more paper recycling.
John Dahlsen is an Australian environmental artist based in Byron Bay. He began working with found objects like driftwood and plastic debris washed ashore in the 1990s. Dahlsen collects these materials from beaches and arranges them into sculptures and assemblages that bring attention to environmental issues. Some of his most popular works include "Ship Wreck," made from found ship parts off the Australian coast, and "Blue River," crafted from recycled plastic bags. Dahlsen's art uses everyday trash to promote recycling and caring for the environment.
Plastic mountain a plastic awareness public art projectPlasticMountain
West Norwood will come together to create a temporary sculpture made of earth with embedded litter and a related mural to raise awareness of the problems of plastic pollution. This slide deck explains the project in more detail.
There is a lot of rubbish and pollution in the environment, including plastic bottles, food packaging, and other trash on the ground near the author's area. Putting trash in proper containers is an easy way for everyone to help keep the environment clean. Ocean pollution from plastic waste and oil spills is also a major problem, as animals often mistake plastic for food, which can lead to death, and may eventually cause fish populations to completely die off if not addressed. Art can provide a fun way to reuse rubbish by using items like bottle caps and old newspapers in creative works.
Beauty from detritus aestheticizing discards in the visual artsAlexander Decker
This document discusses the use of discarded materials or "detritus" in visual art. It notes that artists have increasingly used discarded items as raw materials for their work. The document provides context on the history of using found objects in art. It then discusses several modern Nigerian artists who create artwork from discarded items like bottle caps, cans, and automotive parts. These artists are said to transform waste materials into aesthetically pleasing objects. The document aims to explore how artists creatively manipulate discards and the contextual nature of the forms they create.
Plastic bottles and cigarette butts are among the most harmful types of rubbish found on beaches. Plastic bottles can take 450 years to dissolve in the ocean and release oil that harms animal organisms. Cigarette butts also take years to dissolve and can be found at a rate of 15 butts per square meter on some Greek beaches. Statistical analysis of garbage collected from Greek beaches over several years found that plastic makes up 37-51% of rubbish, including plastic bottle caps and pieces from unknown sources. Each piece of trash discarded without care harms coastal and ocean environments.
The article discusses the ongoing displacement of people from the Cauca region of Colombia due to attacks from the FARC guerrilla group. Over the past two weeks, at least 2,500 people from nine settlements have fled their homes due to the persistent harassment and fighting, which is preventing many from returning home as they had in the past. The situation in Argelia is described as particularly delicate. While attention has focused on military issues in northern Cauca, the displaced people of the region say they need help but are not receiving the same attention. A UN representative condemned the FARC attacks after witnessing the situation firsthand. President Santos says he will not withdraw police or military forces from Cauca.
THE Stylymate, Issue 02|2021 think! and then act rightsTHE Stylemate
This issue's topic is: think! and then act right.
There doesn't seem to be an innocent light-heartedness anymore. We also have these thoughts, and it's this "contemplation" that we've devoted this issue to.
We met free-diver and environmental activist Christian Redl, who supports the protection of the sea through his “7Oceans“ project. We spoke to him about climate change, ghost nets, overfishing and the plundering of the world’s oceans. What is there to be positive about? The fact that Christian Redl believes there is a solution to every problem.
We also want to believe that. And it gets easier when you consider the many people who try to make a difference through their work. Day in, day out. We’ve invited chefs Stefanie Herkner and Paul Ivic for an interview, taken a look around the new Green Pea shopping centre in Turin, which is entirely dedicated to sustainability, and got to know several sustainable fashion labels a little better.
There are also many special characters in craft and design with ideas along the right lines – as there are at our LIFESTYLEHOTELS. Once again, we’ve been lucky enough to get to know some incredibly interesting people who we’ve been able to contemplate with. Because that’s what matters: not eliminating things but rather acting consciously and naturally. Preferably all together.
But first of all, we hope we can encourage you to contemplate with our “thoughtful” issue.
Recycling is important because it allows materials like plastic, glass, and metal to be reused rather than thrown away. This saves significant amounts of energy and money - for example, energy recycling could provide 40% of the US's electrical needs and save $70-150 billion per year. However, Americans still dispose of too much recyclable material, with only around 23% of glass and 7% of plastics being recycled. Increased recycling could create more jobs and reduce waste in landfills, which contaminate soil and water supplies when trash decomposes. Events like Earth Day aim to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage individuals to do their part through small actions like proper recycling.
Water is vital for human life. This discusses humanity's lack of concern for environmental issues until their effects are realized. It details the discovery of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a huge area of ocean filled with plastic pollution. Though discovered in 1997, people did not act because it was far away and effects were not obvious. Research showed plastic entering food chains and wildlife, demonstrating links to human health. Only then did widespread attention and efforts to address plastic pollution begin. This highlights how environmental issues often need connecting to human impacts to motivate action.
This document discusses the dangers of plastic bottle usage. It notes that plastic bottles contain BPA and other chemicals hazardous to human health, and that their production requires over 2 gallons of water per gallon of bottled water. The document encourages reducing plastic bottle usage by carrying reusable water bottles and choosing containers with recycling codes 1, 2, 4 or 6. It aims to raise awareness of the health and environmental impacts of plastic waste flooding landfills and oceans.
The document discusses environmental art and outlines an art project for students. It defines environmental art as artwork that informs and interprets nature while reinforcing the environmental movement. The project aims to discuss social and ecological activism through creating works of environmental art to display for the community. Students will research environmental issues and artists like Andy Goldsworthy before making their own art using natural and recycled materials, which will be evaluated based on the depth of thinking and participation.
The document provides information about recycling and the 3 R's - reduce, reuse, recycle. It encourages the reader, who is identified as "you", to recycle paper, plastic, and glass items every day by putting them in the proper bins at school, work, home, or anywhere. It explains that recycling helps save the Earth's materials and it is up to individuals to do their part by sorting recyclables. The overall message is that small individual actions can collectively make a positive impact on the environment.
Robert Smithson's Spiral Jetty (1970) is an environmental artwork located in Great Salt Lake, Utah. Constructed out of mud, salt crystals, and basalt rocks in a coil formation, it examines humanity's relationship with nature and the effects of entropy. Environmental art seeks to improve connections with and understanding of the natural world through works that incorporate or are inspired by natural materials, landscapes, and ecological processes. Pioneers of the genre in the 1960s-70s included Smithson, Nancy Holt, Walter de Maria, and Andy Goldsworthy. Their site-specific works explored themes of nature and culture, permanence and impermanence. Photography is often used to document environmental artworks that change over time
This document provides background information and teaching resources to accompany a new sculpture called "Fingermaze" installed in Hove Park, England. It includes:
1. Background on the commission of the sculpture and artist Chris Drury's work focusing on nature and environmental themes.
2. An overview of the genres of land art and environmental art highlighting examples from the 1960s to today.
3. Teaching notes to accompany a PowerPoint presentation on the artist's works, providing context for each slide and discussing themes of landscape and human impact.
Sin eng-27 - plastic vs planet presentationsochinaction
The document summarizes a student project to collect plastic bottles for recycling and create a sculpture. The project aims to raise awareness about reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. Students will collect bottles from the school canteen and bring bottles from home to build a large sculpture made of recycled plastic bottles. The sculpture will be constructed in the level 3 meeting room over several weeks as bottles are collected.
Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials. Common items that can be recycled include paper, plastic, metal, clothing, and electronics. Recycling helps reduce waste sent to landfills and decreases the consumption of new raw materials. It also lowers energy usage and environmental pollution. Failure to recycle has negative consequences like plastic bottles taking up to 1,000 years to decompose in landfills. Increased recycling efforts are needed since only about 1% of plastic bags currently get recycled.
Urban environmental problems pose a major threat to the Earth. These problems include indoor and outdoor air pollution, inadequate waste management, and pollution of waterways caused by city activities. Plastic shopping bags have exacerbated this issue, as billions are discarded every year, clogging sewers and harming wildlife. However, there are alternatives to plastic bags like reusable canvas bags, paper bags from sustainable sources, and biodegradable options made from natural materials like jute that can help reduce pollution and environmental damage if adopted widely. Multiple goals around waste management, renewable energy, and sustainable consumption will be needed to effectively address the problems caused by urban pollution.
The document discusses the history and global spread of bottled water since its invention in 1947. It became popular in the 1960s for its clean taste and convenience. Consumption has quadrupled since 1990 with 50 billion bottles consumed annually in the US and 200 billion globally. However, bottled water costs 240-10,000 times more than tap water. While developed countries widely use bottled water, many developing nations lack reliable access to clean water. The environmental impacts of plastic water bottle production and disposal are also examined, as plastic bottles require oil to produce and most are not recycled.
1. Students at Army Public School and College organized a recycling awareness event called "Design for Change Contest" to educate about reducing waste.
2. The event aimed to raise awareness about how recycling can lead to a greener future and show that working towards this goal can be fun.
3. Students participated in art projects, pledge drives, and performances all centered around reducing waste and reusing materials. Bulletin boards and an art exhibition featured items created from recycled goods.
The document discusses the work of Cathy Fitzgerald, an artist focused on art, ecology, and politics related to forests. Her work has evolved over many years through science, art, and politics. She is interested in how forests can teach humans about sustainability and serving the natural world. Her current PhD research examines moving beyond anthropocentric views in nature documentaries. She is transforming her own small conifer plantation into a diverse, permanent forest through a 40-year residency and sharing the process online.
The document discusses where garbage goes and the problems caused by landfills and incinerators. Landfills can run out of space and chemicals from trash can leak into the ground. Incinerators pollute the air when burning trash. The document then discusses how recycling can help by reusing paper products and reducing the amount of trash. Recycling paper can turn it into new newspaper, magazines, boxes and more. The UPA wants to help by encouraging more paper recycling.
John Dahlsen is an Australian environmental artist based in Byron Bay. He began working with found objects like driftwood and plastic debris washed ashore in the 1990s. Dahlsen collects these materials from beaches and arranges them into sculptures and assemblages that bring attention to environmental issues. Some of his most popular works include "Ship Wreck," made from found ship parts off the Australian coast, and "Blue River," crafted from recycled plastic bags. Dahlsen's art uses everyday trash to promote recycling and caring for the environment.
Plastic mountain a plastic awareness public art projectPlasticMountain
West Norwood will come together to create a temporary sculpture made of earth with embedded litter and a related mural to raise awareness of the problems of plastic pollution. This slide deck explains the project in more detail.
There is a lot of rubbish and pollution in the environment, including plastic bottles, food packaging, and other trash on the ground near the author's area. Putting trash in proper containers is an easy way for everyone to help keep the environment clean. Ocean pollution from plastic waste and oil spills is also a major problem, as animals often mistake plastic for food, which can lead to death, and may eventually cause fish populations to completely die off if not addressed. Art can provide a fun way to reuse rubbish by using items like bottle caps and old newspapers in creative works.
Beauty from detritus aestheticizing discards in the visual artsAlexander Decker
This document discusses the use of discarded materials or "detritus" in visual art. It notes that artists have increasingly used discarded items as raw materials for their work. The document provides context on the history of using found objects in art. It then discusses several modern Nigerian artists who create artwork from discarded items like bottle caps, cans, and automotive parts. These artists are said to transform waste materials into aesthetically pleasing objects. The document aims to explore how artists creatively manipulate discards and the contextual nature of the forms they create.
Plastic bottles and cigarette butts are among the most harmful types of rubbish found on beaches. Plastic bottles can take 450 years to dissolve in the ocean and release oil that harms animal organisms. Cigarette butts also take years to dissolve and can be found at a rate of 15 butts per square meter on some Greek beaches. Statistical analysis of garbage collected from Greek beaches over several years found that plastic makes up 37-51% of rubbish, including plastic bottle caps and pieces from unknown sources. Each piece of trash discarded without care harms coastal and ocean environments.
The article discusses the ongoing displacement of people from the Cauca region of Colombia due to attacks from the FARC guerrilla group. Over the past two weeks, at least 2,500 people from nine settlements have fled their homes due to the persistent harassment and fighting, which is preventing many from returning home as they had in the past. The situation in Argelia is described as particularly delicate. While attention has focused on military issues in northern Cauca, the displaced people of the region say they need help but are not receiving the same attention. A UN representative condemned the FARC attacks after witnessing the situation firsthand. President Santos says he will not withdraw police or military forces from Cauca.
THE Stylymate, Issue 02|2021 think! and then act rightsTHE Stylemate
This issue's topic is: think! and then act right.
There doesn't seem to be an innocent light-heartedness anymore. We also have these thoughts, and it's this "contemplation" that we've devoted this issue to.
We met free-diver and environmental activist Christian Redl, who supports the protection of the sea through his “7Oceans“ project. We spoke to him about climate change, ghost nets, overfishing and the plundering of the world’s oceans. What is there to be positive about? The fact that Christian Redl believes there is a solution to every problem.
We also want to believe that. And it gets easier when you consider the many people who try to make a difference through their work. Day in, day out. We’ve invited chefs Stefanie Herkner and Paul Ivic for an interview, taken a look around the new Green Pea shopping centre in Turin, which is entirely dedicated to sustainability, and got to know several sustainable fashion labels a little better.
There are also many special characters in craft and design with ideas along the right lines – as there are at our LIFESTYLEHOTELS. Once again, we’ve been lucky enough to get to know some incredibly interesting people who we’ve been able to contemplate with. Because that’s what matters: not eliminating things but rather acting consciously and naturally. Preferably all together.
But first of all, we hope we can encourage you to contemplate with our “thoughtful” issue.
Recycling is important because it allows materials like plastic, glass, and metal to be reused rather than thrown away. This saves significant amounts of energy and money - for example, energy recycling could provide 40% of the US's electrical needs and save $70-150 billion per year. However, Americans still dispose of too much recyclable material, with only around 23% of glass and 7% of plastics being recycled. Increased recycling could create more jobs and reduce waste in landfills, which contaminate soil and water supplies when trash decomposes. Events like Earth Day aim to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage individuals to do their part through small actions like proper recycling.
Water is vital for human life. This discusses humanity's lack of concern for environmental issues until their effects are realized. It details the discovery of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a huge area of ocean filled with plastic pollution. Though discovered in 1997, people did not act because it was far away and effects were not obvious. Research showed plastic entering food chains and wildlife, demonstrating links to human health. Only then did widespread attention and efforts to address plastic pollution begin. This highlights how environmental issues often need connecting to human impacts to motivate action.
18 Saksala Art Radius Catalogue Sculpture Symposium 2005Marja de Jong
Marja de Jong and Lucien den Arend organized an international sculpture symposium at Saksala ArtRadius in Finland based on the theme of reductive abstraction. During the symposium, artists from several countries created monumental sculptures from pine trees. The document provides information about the participating artists, their works, and thanks those who supported the event.
Collective 20 was a group curated exhibition of members of Gallery 1313 celebrating the 20 years they had been exhibiting at Gallery 1313. There are over 50 artist members of Gallery 1313 and over 20 exhibited their best works. A variety of art works were on display including sculpture , mixed media, painting & photography.
www.g1313.org
Recycling involves collecting used materials like paper, plastic, metal, and glass and processing them into new products. On a large scale, recycling centers sort recyclables and melt them down or reform them, while on a small scale people find new uses for items around the home. Recycling reduces waste in landfills by over 30% and conserves natural resources, helping ensure supplies last for future generations.
This document discusses World Water Day which is observed annually on March 22nd to raise awareness about the importance of clean water. It notes that over 1 billion people lack access to safe drinking water which causes over 2 million deaths per year from water-related diseases. It also discusses the challenges women in parts of Africa face collecting water by carrying heavy jugs for long distances. The United Nations created World Water Day to raise awareness of these issues and communities like Portland, Oregon hold events to address the importance of clean water worldwide.
This document describes an activity that encourages students to create artwork inspired by topics they have studied in Earth science or geography. It provides examples of existing artwork like paintings and sculptures that were inspired by natural features such as landscapes, minerals, and fossils. Students are asked to choose a topic and create their own piece of artwork in a medium like painting, drawing, sculpture, or textiles. The goal is to link the sciences and arts and allow students to demonstrate creative thought.
This document describes an activity that encourages students to create artwork inspired by topics they have studied in Earth science or geography. It provides examples of existing artwork like paintings and sculptures that were inspired by natural landscapes, minerals, and fossils. Students are asked to choose a topic they have learned about and create their own piece of artwork in a medium like painting, drawing, sculpture, or textiles. The activity aims to connect science and art and allow students to express their understanding of a topic creatively.
Norman Brodeur Various Tool to draw Digitally
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Norman J Brodeur is a Spanish Impasto Acrylic oil painter and film producer. Norman Brodeur is a leading artist whose artwork is a model for the realist and impressionist painters. Norman J Brodeur reminds us that every time period, civilization and society have a different way of expressing themselves. From the beginning of humankind to the contemporary era, the artists created a unique set of characteristics that influence the new unique artistic ideas that are surfacing and still will. He was also one of the Executive Producers of the movie The Lookalike shown in 2014 . Norman Brodeur has had an illustrious career famous for his Spanish Royal family paintings on display in Spain. His birthplace is Barcelona Spain April 9th 1952.
Plastic Mountain is a participatory public artwork to raise awareness of the plastic issue
In September 2021, West Norwood will come together to create a temporary sculpture made of earth with embedded litter and a related mural to raise awareness of the problems of plastic pollution.
The document provides information on several artworks submitted for the Cliftons Art Prize 2011 competition in Auckland, New Zealand. It includes the title, artist name, medium, size and a brief description for each piece. The artists include Anah Dunseath, Julian McKinnon, Denise Batchelor, Anna Tokareva, Kathy Ready, Meredith Collins, Sian Huygens, Phil James, Dianne Hogan and Melinda Butt. Details such as the materials used and inspiration behind each artwork are summarized for each entry.
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Tom Cruise is one of Hollywood's most iconic figures, known for his versatility, charisma, and dedication to his craft. Over the decades, his appearance has been almost as dynamic as his filmography, with one aspect often drawing significant attention: his hair. In particular, Tom Cruise long hair has become a defining feature in various phases of his career. symbolizing different roles and adding layers to his on-screen characters. This article delves into the evolution of Tom Cruise long hair, its impact on his roles. and its influence on popular culture.
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Tom Cruise long hair has often been more than a style choice. it has been a significant element of his persona both on and off the screen. From the tousled locks of the rebellious Maverick in "Top Gun" to the sleek, sophisticated mane in "Mission: Impossible II." Cruise's hair has played a pivotal role in shaping his image and the characters he portrays. This article explores the various stages of Tom Cruise long hair. Examining how this iconic look has evolved and influenced his career and broader fashion trends.
Early Days: The Emergence of a Style Icon
The 1980s: The Birth of a Star
In the early stages of his career during the 1980s, Tom Cruise sported a range of hairstyles. but in "Top Gun" (1986), his hair began to gain significant attention. Though not long by later standards, his hair in this film was longer than the military crew cuts associated with fighter pilots. adding a rebellious edge to his character, Pete "Maverick" Mitchell.
Risky Business: The Transition Begins
In "Risky Business" (1983). Tom Cruise's hair was short but longer than the clean-cut styles dominant at the time. This look complemented his role as a high school student stepping into adulthood. embodying a sense of youthful freedom and experimentation. It was a precursor to the more dramatic hair transformations in his career.
The 1990s: Experimentation and Iconic Roles
Far and Away: Embracing Length
One of the first films in which Tom Cruise embraced long hair was "Far and Away" (1992). Playing the role of Joseph. an Irish immigrant in 1890s America, Cruise's long, hair added authenticity to his character's rugged and determined persona. This look was a stark departure from his earlier. more polished styles and marked the beginning of a more adventurous phase in his hairstyle choices.
Interview with the Vampire: Gothic Elegance
In "Interview with the Vampire" (1994). Tom Cruise long hair reached new lengths of sophistication and elegance. Portraying the vampire Lestat. Cruise's flowing blonde locks were integral to the character's ethereal and timeless allure. This hairstyle not only suited the gothic aesthetic of the film but also showcased Cruise's ability to transform his appearance for a role.
Mission: Impossible II: The Pinnacle of Long Hair
One of the most memorable instances of Tom Cruise long hair came in "Mission: Impossible II" (2000). His character, Ethan
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Introduction: The Fame Surrounding Tom Cruise Daughter
Suri Cruise, the daughter of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, has been in the public eye since her birth on April 18, 2006. Thanks to the media's relentless coverage, the world watched her grow up. As the daughter of one of Hollywood's most renowned actors. Suri has had a unique upbringing marked by privilege and scrutiny. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Suri Cruise's life. Her relationship with her parents, and her journey so far.
Early Life of Tom Cruise Daughter
Birth and Immediate Fame
Suri Cruise was born in Santa Monica, California. and from the moment she came into the world, she was thrust into the limelight. Her parents, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Were one of Hollywood's most talked-about couples at the time. The birth of their daughter was a anticipated event. and Suri's first public appearance in Vanity Fair magazine set the tone for her life in the public eye.
The Impact of Celebrity Parents
Having celebrity parents like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes comes with its own set of challenges and privileges. Suri Cruise's early life marked by a whirlwind of media attention. paparazzi, and public interest. Despite the constant spotlight. Her parents tried to provide her with an upbringing that was as normal as possible.
The Influence of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes
Tom Cruise's Parenting Style
Tom Cruise known for his dedication and passion in both his professional and personal life. As a father, Cruise has described as loving and protective. His involvement in the Church of Scientology, but, has been a point of contention and has influenced his relationship with Suri. Cruise's commitment to Scientology has reported to be a significant factor in his and Holmes' divorce and his limited public interactions with Suri.
Katie Holmes' Role in Suri's Life
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Suri Cruise: Growing Up in the Spotlight
Media Attention and Public Interest
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21. ‘Occasionally an exhibition reminds us that the visual
arts are first and foremost a struggle for liberty of
thought and deed, they are not and never can be an
industry. Good art can never be reduced to a minor
form of luxury goods.
Artists can achieve completely unexpected insights
into their work and into human experience as a whole.
These revelations that life can be made anew is the
essential goal of all art. They inevitably go far beyond
the need to make a saleable product.’
David Bromfield, Review: of John Dahlsen’s paintings and drawings exhibition.
40. C L O S E R L O O K - Turning the Tide
Recycled items make artful social commentary.
By John T. Spike
Published in the International Art Magazine 'Art & Antiques' Summer Edition 2004.
Artists can be compared to bees, American philosopher Buckminster Fuller has pointed out. A
bee gathers nectar to make honey; yet what it’s really doing, one might say, is pollinating
flowers. So artists often find that their actions have unexpected consequences.
John Dahlsen is a contemporary Australian artist whose wide-ranging interests lead him in many
directions—from abstract painting to digital photography to sculptures in public squares. In his
leisure time, Dahlsen enjoys strolling along the splendid sandy beaches near his home in Byron
Bay. Unfortunately, even the virgin coasts of Australia are besmirched by picnic litter and soda
cans washed up by the tide and on occasion, Dahlsen will pick these items up, as many of us
would.
One day about a decade ago it struck him just how much brightly colored junk was lying about in
plain sight. The shore and dunes were sparkling with pieces of red, blue, black, white and clear
plastic. In a gesture that initially seemed futile, Dahlsen started filling sacks with refuse and
bringing them home to sort. Most of the bottle tops, children’s combs, bubble pipes, hair clips
and innumerable other broken and sundry bits of plastic turned out to be dyed in the same few
colors. Soon his rubbish bins were over- flowing with colorful assemblages of objects that were
indistinguishable except for their shapes. Unified in this way, the beach debris seemed less ugly.
41. This made Dahlsen wonder if he could somehow make his pickings seem almost beautiful.
Unlikely as it sounds, the answer turned out to be yes. Even back then, the idea of
composing with “found objects” was neither radical nor new. Forerunners like Kurt Schwitters
in the 1920s and Robert Rauschenberg in the ’60s used ticket stubs and auto parts for much
the same reason that the Old Masters painted gold watches and sputtering candles: as signs
of the ephemerality of life and our worldly possessions.
Dahlsen, by comparison, is an optimist. To begin with, he’s already made a positive
statement by clearing off the unsightly stuff that is lethal to fish and fowl. (Australia’s wildlife
conservancies adore Dahlsen’s work, which was hardly his intention, but so be it.) He
wanted to impart a kind of Minimalist stability to his jumbles of deep true colors. One early
assemblage of coffee lids, cooler fragments and bottle tops shared the ethereal white-on-
white aura of a Robert Ryman abstraction or a William Bailey still life—only much more
energetically. Piling up black combs, disposable razors and pieces of rope yielded a Louise
Nevelson-like sculpture with attitude.
Beachcombers are always on the move, of course, and “Blue Rope (Triptych),” a new work,
shows that Dahlsen has started to take the risk of mixing his colors. One would never
suspect there could be anything “romantic” about a stratified miscellany of nylon ropes,
plastic garbage bags and fish nets, but it is hard to avoid the impression that its undulations
evoke a deep blue ocean and the tangled ropes are a little like storm tossed clouds. But it
would be absurd to read anything into such a mishmash. Or would it? Besides, unlike
Rauschenberg in pursuit of a decisive detail, Dahlsen likes to group his finds in categories
and ask himself what it means that our age works in plastic, as opposed to stone, bronze or
iron. Dahlsen, in other words, has become an artful archaeologist. •
John T. Spike is the director of the Florence International Biennial of Contemporary Art.
46. My work is in a constant state of evolution. I see this
largely as alchemical. It is the process of nature’s
elements redefining the man-made that creates the
initial alchemy, taking the objects beyond the
mundane.
The second step is achieved through the transportation
of these plastics to my studio and the process of
sorting and assembling.
A further and more vital transformation takes place as I
assemble them. These found objects then start to tell
their story and become transformed into artworks.
47. Most importantly for me, the assembled objects bring
to life my commitment as an artist to express
contemporary social, spiritual and environmental
concerns.
Comments are regularly made to me about people’s
consciousness, while walking the beach, being
awakened after seeing my found plastic object
artworks.
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56. The central concerns of my work are with contemporary art
practice and working with found and recycled objects, most
hand-picked by myself from somewhere along the Australian
Coastline.
The unabated dumping of thousands of tonnes of plastics is
expressed in my assemblages, installations, totems and prints.
And yet, despite my outrage at this environmental vandalism,
I return to the beach daily to find more pieces for my artist’s
palette.
In an uncanny way, these plastics, as I sort them and arrange
them in my studio take on an indefinable beauty, which
fascinates me.
64. My creative medium shifted from painting to working with found
objects as a result of an artistic accident during the mid 1990’s.
I was collecting driftwood, on a remote Southern Australian
Coastline and stumbled upon vast amounts of plastic ocean debris.
This whole new palette of colour and shape revealing itself
immediately affected me. I had never seen such hues and forms
before.
Since then, I have scoured Australian beaches for found objects,
much of which I have found as washed up ‘ocean litter’ and have
since discovered this litter is a worldwide phenomenon, affecting
beaches on a global level.
65. I bring these plastics back to my studio to sort, and colour-code
for my assemblages, sculptures and installations.
As I work with these objects, I become even more fascinated by
the way they have been modified and weathered by the ocean
and the elements.
I take these found objects, which might on first meeting have no
apparent dialogue, and work with them until they tell their story,
which includes underlying environmental messages.
73. • I am with this work, apart from wishing to express obvious
environmental messages, particularly interested in the brilliance
of the colours and textures available to me in working with this
medium. I am constantly surprised to see the variations in these
plastics, very much like how I am intrigued by the beach found
objects I have collected over the years.
• I imagine these plastic bags, which mostly have a lifespan of
many years, are in fact on the verge of extinction, as it is only a
matter of time before governments impose such strict deterrents
to people using them that they become a thing of the past. A
fitting end to what has become such a scourge to our
environment on a worldwide scale.
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78. A 2005 report by the Australian Department of the Environment, Water,
Heritage and the Arts noted the following:
In 2005, Australians used 3.92 billion lightweight single use high density
polyethylene (HDPE) bags. 2.14 billion of these came from supermarkets,
while the others were used by fast food restaurants, service stations,
convenience stores and liquor stores and other shops.
Plastic bags are popular with consumers and retailers as they are a
functional, lightweight, strong, cheap, and hygienic way to transport food
and other products.
Most of these go to landfill (rubbish tips) after they are used, and some are
recycled. In 2002 around 50 to 80 million bags ended up as litter in our
environment. While the number littered has probably been reduced since
then, it is likely that a large number still enter the environment. Once
littered, plastic bags can find their way on to our streets, parks, and into our
waterways.
Although plastic bags make up only a small percentage of all litter, the
impact of these bags is nevertheless significant. Plastic bags create visual
pollution problems and can have harmful effects on aquatic and terrestrial
animals. Plastic bags are particularly noticeable components of the litter
stream due to their size and can take a long time to fully break down.
79. The Australian Government is working with industry and the community to reduce the
environmental impact of plastic bags. However, everyone shares some responsibility
for this problem - from plastic bag manufacturers and importers who sell the bags,
shop keepers who give them away, and the customers who use them. It is up to all of
us to help find the solution.
In recent years, many people have started to use reusable bags, such as the 'green
bags' you can buy at most supermarkets. Because of these efforts, the number of
HDPE bags used in Australia has fallen from around 6 billion in 2002 to 3.92 billion in
2005. However, there is a lot more that can be done.
Plastic bag facts
* Australians used 3.92 billion plastic shopping bags per year.
* Nearly half a million plastic bags are collected on Clean Up Australia Day each year.
(source - CUA)
* It takes only four grocery shopping trips for an average Australian family to
accumulate 60 plastic shopping bags. (source - CUA)
* Plastic bags are produced from polymers derived from petroleum. The amount of
petroleum used to make a plastic bag would drive a car about 11 metres. (source -
CUA)
* In 2005, Australians used 192 HDPE bags per capita. (source - Nolan ITU)
* 14% of HDPE plastic carry bags are returned to major supermarkets for recycling.
(source - ANRA)
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83. The Irish Government imposed a 10 cent levy on the use of these bags
some years ago and saw the consumption of this product decrease by
approximately 90% within a year, a reduction of many billions of plastic
bags per year!
Once again, I am able as a contemporary visual artist, to use these
recycled materials, to create artworks which I hope, express a certain
beauty as well as containing their own unique environmental messages.
This is my way of making a difference, and at the same time I’m sharing a
positive message about beauty that can be gained from the aesthetic
experience of appreciating art, as well as giving examples of how we can
recycle and reuse in creative ways. These artworks exemplify my
commitment as an artist to express contemporary social and
environmental concerns.
123. One of the central positions of my work is to
create things of beauty.
Over the years I have chosen a challenging
medium - discarded junk or recycled items -
that have mostly been at some time in the
process of being transformed by nature.
My role has been to transform it further, into
a work of art that makes a strong statement
while offering a positive aesthetic
experience.
124. I get on this razors edge line between fulfilment
and frustration, knowing that I am able to only
ever provide through my creativity a glimpse of
the vastness that is life - a fragment of what is
essentially the ineffable.
John Dahlsen
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145. The Recent Paintings: Sea and Landscapes
These paintings were made in 2007 and 2008 as a continued response to my local
environment.
I remember saying in interviews with the media during the late 90’s, that I hoped
that one day I would see less and less litter washing up on our beaches, so that
quite naturally my work would find a new direction. This has now happened – on a
local level at least. The situation on a global level has worsened considerably.
After more than 10 years of collecting beach found objects and subsequently
making art out of them, I’ve naturally come now to a new form of expression, which
was brought on significantly as a result of the decrease in litter either washing up
or being left behind on our beaches, as well as a result of my purge painting series
and exploration.
Painting the Byron Bay local seascapes and landscapes, mostly images seen by
me on my daily walk around the lighthouse and beaches, are painted somewhat
with a sense of urgency, due to my ever growing concerns about global warming
and its impact.
The viewer can see these works have a certain unmistakable mood within each
piece, which has been written about by Dr Jacqueline Millner from the University of
Western Sydney, seen in the next slide:
146. “This play between abstraction and figuration, between synthetic/organic matter
and immateriality in the purge paintings, has been applied in Dahlsen’s most
recent works to landscapes — dark works whose subtle references to
environmental degradation all but disappear before forcefully catching you
unawares.
This tension between inorganic abstraction and emotionally charged organism
lends these works particular resonance, given their inception in the politics of
environmental art.
They play out, in elegant and economical aesthetics, the unstable boundaries
between the natural and the artificial, reminding us of Wendell Berry’s paradox
that ‘the only thing we have to preserve nature with is culture; the only thing we
have to preserve wildness with is domesticity”
Steven Alderton in his Artspeak column in Australian newspaper, “The Northern
Star”, went on to say about the new work: John has been working on a very
successful new body of work that extends from his previous enviro sculptures
into paintings. They are of the places he has collected detritus for his
sculptures. The subject matter also happens to be Byron Bay, a place of infinite
beauty and great affection.
181. John Dahlsen
John is based in Byron Bay Australia. His artistic training began at the Victorian
College of the Arts and then later at the Melbourne College of Advanced Education.
He won Australia’s oldest art award, the prestigious Wynne prize, at the AGNSW in
2000 and was again a finalist in 2003 and 2004. In 2006 he was a finalist in the
Sulman Award at the Art Gallery of NSW. He has won other significant acquisitive
and non-acquisitive art awards, including a mixed media/new media award at the
2003 Florence Biennial.
As well as lecturing at various universities and schools from 1980 – 2008, He has
been an invited speaker at architectural and environmental symposiums in Australia
and Internationally, including at the Australian Embassy in Washington DC, which
coincided with an exhibition of his work there in 1999.
For 28 years he has had regular solo and group exhibitions in Australia, in both
commercial and regional galleries and Internationally, in USA and Europe, where he
is also represented in major public and private collections. Galleries represent him in
Australia, as well as in New York, Milan, Belgium and Amsterdam.
In August 2004, Dahlsen represented Australia at the Athens Olympics of Visual
Arts and in October 2004, he became the first Australian artist, (he joins such
renowned artists as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Francesco Clemente and Damien
Hirst), to be commissioned by global vodka producer Absolut to create a major
public artwork “Absolut Dahlsen” which was unveiled at Sculpture by the Sea in
182. John’s art has been written about in major Australian and International
newspapers. His work has been featured in many magazines and in International
Art publications. Television includes coverage on all Australian channels and many
international programmes. He currently has a major presentation and interview on
ABC online.
He had a major solo exhibition of his work at the Tweed Regional Art Gallery in
February 2005 and his sculpture “Pink Shard” made from fused toughened glass
panels with a plastic interlayer bearing image won him another award, at the 2005
Thursday Plantation East Coast Sculpture Show.
Later in 2005, he curated as well as participated in an exhibition at the Samuel
Dorsky Museum, in New York State in the USA; he also took up an artist in
residence position in Jefferson City Missouri, USA in September 2005, where he
made a public artwork for their sculpture walk.
During June 2006, he had a solo exhibition at parliament house in Sydney.
In December 2006, John was awarded the runner up prize in Australia’s newest,
and now the richest art award, The Signature of Sydney Art Prize. In late
November 2007 John’s work was exhibited in New York State in an exhibition titled
“Ecological Integrity / On The Brink”
In March 2008 John was an invited guest of the North Stonington Education
Foundation, to work with students and to deliver a lecture at Mystic Aquarium and
Institute for Exploration Mystic Connecticut USA.
John is represented by major public and private collections across Australia, he is
also in many International collections in Europe, USA and Japan.
183. John was awarded in 2009, the Swell Sculpture Exhibition "Environmental Art
Award", Currumbin, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. He went on to win this prize again in
September 2010.In July 2010, he won the Peoples Choice Award in the ArtsCape
Biennial Sculpture Exhibition. Byron Bay, NSW Australia for his 6m x 4m x 3m
sculpture: “Monumental Environmental Artwork” which he made from a recycled
Camphor Laurel tree root ball and trunk. In September 2010 John's work featured at
the famed "Hanmo Gallery" in Beijing's 798 contemporary art district in China.
March 2011 saw John being commissioned by the Commonwealth Bank to create a
major sculpture for their new HQ, from objects collected from the annual Clean up
Australia campaign in Sydney.
John was appointed " Cultural Ambassador" for Friends of the United Nations, on He
was invited in 2012 by the United Nations to write an essay for the Rio+20
conference. Dahlsen’s essay, titled “The Future we want” appears on the UN website
for the Rio+20 conference. And can be seen here:
http://www.un.org/en/sustainablefuture/dahlsen.shtml In 2013 John was offered
a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD Candidature) at the Charles Darwin University N.T.
Australia.