Hello OPCers! By now, surely you've all watched the fascinating documentary about coffee, Black Gold, from last month's giveaway. Were you surprised at the plight of the farmers? Were you shocked at how huge coffee store chains control the industry?
We'd love to hear what you thought about the story of Tadesse Meskela. Tell us what you thought about the movie, how it's changed your life, or anything else related to the film.
Tuesday, 2 December 2008
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Discussion Questions for Notes From A Small Island
Hello OPCers! I hope you all enjoyed reading Bill Bryson's fantastic and hilarious book, Notes From A Small Island. And hopefully you've all had a chance to listen to and read our interviews with him, available from the previous post.
Below are some discussion questions related to the book and the issues of sustainable travel. Feel free to comment on them!
1. The funniest parts of Bryson's book are his observations, as an American, of British culture and the places he visited. Did he visit a place where you've lived or visited? How did his experience compare to yours?
2. Bryson travels around mostly by train, bus and on foot, only ccasionally hiring a car. What are your experiences travelling on public transport?
3. In his interview, Bryson suggests that the slower the pace of travel, the better it is. You can see and appreciate more of your surroundings. Do you agree with that? Why or why not?
4. Bryson also says in his interview that he doesn't know much about carbon offsetting, though he's very interested in learning more about it. Do you offset your travels that aren't sustainable? What do you look for in an offset?
5. How often does the environment factor into your transport decisions? How does it compare to time and cost?
6. What are some other issues around sustainable travel that haven't been addressed, either in your area or in this discussion?
Below are some discussion questions related to the book and the issues of sustainable travel. Feel free to comment on them!
1. The funniest parts of Bryson's book are his observations, as an American, of British culture and the places he visited. Did he visit a place where you've lived or visited? How did his experience compare to yours?
2. Bryson travels around mostly by train, bus and on foot, only ccasionally hiring a car. What are your experiences travelling on public transport?
3. In his interview, Bryson suggests that the slower the pace of travel, the better it is. You can see and appreciate more of your surroundings. Do you agree with that? Why or why not?
4. Bryson also says in his interview that he doesn't know much about carbon offsetting, though he's very interested in learning more about it. Do you offset your travels that aren't sustainable? What do you look for in an offset?
5. How often does the environment factor into your transport decisions? How does it compare to time and cost?
6. What are some other issues around sustainable travel that haven't been addressed, either in your area or in this discussion?
Friday, 31 October 2008
One Planet Culture talks to Bill Bryson!
Listen to our exclusive "get to know you" interview with Bill Bryson! The amiable American author tells us about the first book he ever bought, his childhood hero, and his favourite vacation spot in Britain.
Then read the in-depth interview with Bill Bryson and Capacity Global director Maria Adebowale as they speak about sustainable travel issues like carbon offsetting and public transport.
Then read the in-depth interview with Bill Bryson and Capacity Global director Maria Adebowale as they speak about sustainable travel issues like carbon offsetting and public transport.
Wednesday, 8 October 2008
Discussion questions for The Drowned World
Hello OPCers, I hope you've had a chance to read this month's book, The Drowned World, by JG Ballard. Below are some discussion questions - feel free to put in your own 2 pence in the comments!
1. What specific themes did Ballard emphasise throughout the novel? What do you think he is trying to get across to the reader?
2. With which character can you empathise most? Can you relate to their situations and predicaments?
3. What did you think about the drowned world? Can you picture the places described?
4. Are you worried about enduring hotter temperatures and rising sea levels, even if they are unlikely to be on the scale described in the book? How would you cope?
5. If your local community was at risk from climate change, would you do something about it? Are you doing anything about it now?
6. What do you think Ballard's views are on climate change? Do the events in the book reveal evidence of his views?
1. What specific themes did Ballard emphasise throughout the novel? What do you think he is trying to get across to the reader?
2. With which character can you empathise most? Can you relate to their situations and predicaments?
3. What did you think about the drowned world? Can you picture the places described?
4. Are you worried about enduring hotter temperatures and rising sea levels, even if they are unlikely to be on the scale described in the book? How would you cope?
5. If your local community was at risk from climate change, would you do something about it? Are you doing anything about it now?
6. What do you think Ballard's views are on climate change? Do the events in the book reveal evidence of his views?
Thursday, 18 September 2008
Welcome to One Planet Culture
Hello everyone!
Welcome to One Planet Culture! If you’re an armchair activist with a passion for film, arts and media, then One Planet Culture (OPC) is for you. From DIY film events to green reads and the latest news and reviews, OPC offers inspiration and information to help you help the planet.
Whether blockbusters, chart music or plays are your thing, there’s plenty to choose from. James Bond will soon be protecting our global water supply in ‘Quantum of Solace’, whilst WALL-E, a waste disposal robot, is the star of Disney’s latest animation. There’s The Feeling’s chart hit ‘Join with us’, appealing for collective action, whilst theatregoers are enjoying ‘Another Kind of Silence’, a play about Rachel Carson, founder of the modern environmental movement.
Every month, OPC will be giving away a book or a film to new eco-champions, as food for thought, debate and action. We’ll be asking for reviews and hosting online discussions to talk about the issues and how we can do our bit to tackle climate change.
Maria Adebowale, Founder and Director of Capacity Global, is excited about the potential of OPC. “We believe OPC can refresh the parts other programmes can’t reach! Books, films and art can amuse, provoke, shock and inspire, and they speak to people’s hearts and minds in a way no policy document will ever manage. OPC will signpost visitors to both classic and contemporary eco-culture and act as a springboard towards more sustainable every day behaviour.”
Funded by Every Action Counts, One Planet Culture will go live on 25 September 2008 at www.capacity.org.uk/opc
Welcome to One Planet Culture! If you’re an armchair activist with a passion for film, arts and media, then One Planet Culture (OPC) is for you. From DIY film events to green reads and the latest news and reviews, OPC offers inspiration and information to help you help the planet.
Whether blockbusters, chart music or plays are your thing, there’s plenty to choose from. James Bond will soon be protecting our global water supply in ‘Quantum of Solace’, whilst WALL-E, a waste disposal robot, is the star of Disney’s latest animation. There’s The Feeling’s chart hit ‘Join with us’, appealing for collective action, whilst theatregoers are enjoying ‘Another Kind of Silence’, a play about Rachel Carson, founder of the modern environmental movement.
Every month, OPC will be giving away a book or a film to new eco-champions, as food for thought, debate and action. We’ll be asking for reviews and hosting online discussions to talk about the issues and how we can do our bit to tackle climate change.
Maria Adebowale, Founder and Director of Capacity Global, is excited about the potential of OPC. “We believe OPC can refresh the parts other programmes can’t reach! Books, films and art can amuse, provoke, shock and inspire, and they speak to people’s hearts and minds in a way no policy document will ever manage. OPC will signpost visitors to both classic and contemporary eco-culture and act as a springboard towards more sustainable every day behaviour.”
Funded by Every Action Counts, One Planet Culture will go live on 25 September 2008 at www.capacity.org.uk/opc
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