Books
A Crowd-Sourced Archive of Our Oceans’ Plastics
Pam Longobardi's new book Ocean Gleaning features her plastic-based artworks as well as logs of ocean waste sourced by 75 contributors.
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Art
Jean Shin Wants to Change the Tide of Pollution and Extinction
The artist’s Freshwater installation at Philadelphia Contemporary features a living, breathing fountain, mussels and all.
Art
Duke Riley’s Burlesque Spin on the Trappings of Museum Display and Folk Art
Riley’s nautical-themed exhibition brims with antic details that constitute a feat of serious world-building.
Art
Documenting the Disappearance of America's Most Toxic Ghost Town
Starting in 2008, following a devastating tornado, Todd Stewart has photographed the toxic ruins of Picher, Oklahoma, a mining community turned ghost town.
Books
Imagine If a Victorian Scientist Studied the Plastic Debris in Our Oceans
Mandy Barker's Beyond Drifting features pollution collected recently on the shores of Ireland, but photographed as if under a 19th-century microscope.
Art
US Department of Defense Wants Biodegradable Bullets Made of Seeds
The US Department of Defense has issued a call for biodegradable ammunition to address the metal pollution in its proving grounds.
Art
Pigeons Recruited to Measure the Invisible Toxicity of London's Air
Pigeons outfitted with lightweight backpacks soared over London from March 14 to 16, collecting air quality data across the city that was shared via Twitter.