Every generation faces challenges that previous generations could scarcely imagine. Twenty years ago, few people were talking about climate change, now it's one of the most hotly-contested areas in politics.
How do artists, writers, musicians and broadcasters respond when a new subject appears that is as large and significant as this? What kind of novels, plays, paintings, sculptures, movies and music begin to emerge?
Track 1: An introduction to Mediating Change
Joe Smith introduces a series of four podcasts that aim to evaluate cultural responses to climate change. Produced by The Open University in conjuction with the Ashden Trust.
Joe Smith introduces a series of four podcasts that aim to evaluate cultural responses to climate change. Produced by The Open University in conjuction with the Ashden Trust.
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An introduction to Mediating Change
We hear plenty about the science and policy of climate change – but what about culture? Quentin Cooper discusses the history of cultural responses to the issue with Professor Diana Liverman, Wallace Heim, Siobhan Davies and Dr Nigel Clark.
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History: A History of Cultural Responses to Climate Change
We hear plenty about the science and policy of climate change – but what about culture? Quentin Cooper discusses popular culture’s often sketchy approach to climate change with Tim Smit, Vicky Long, Marcus Brigstocke and Dr. Joe Smith.
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Publics: Culture, Democracy and Climate Change
We hear plenty about the science and policy of climate change – but how do we analyse and categorise the responses of artists? Quentin Cooper discusses this with Charlie Kronick, Bergit Arends, Beth Derbyshire and Robert Butler.
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Anatomy: An Anatomy of Cultural Responses to Climate Change
We hear plenty about the science and policy of climate change – but what about the cultural contribution to thinking about the future? Quentin Cooper discusses this huge topic with Roger Harrabin, Professor Mike Hulme, Ruth Little, Oliver Morton and Carolyn Steel.
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Futures: Climate Change, Culture and Time
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Originally published: Tuesday, 30 November 2010
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