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In this issue of Resurgence & Ecologist we celebrate the night sky. Lynn Houghton meets two scientists collecting data in Svalbard on climate change during the polar night, Matt Gaw warns us why we need to protect darkness from light pollution, and astrophysicist Krystal De Napoli tells us how dark sky constellations have informed Aboriginal astronomical traditions. We also hear some tips from grower Claire Ratinon on gardening by the moon, and Tiffany Francis-Baker takes us on a night walk.
Elsewhere, American lawyer Valarie Kaur shares her story of turning rage about social injustice into revolutionary love, and Emmanuela Shinta talks to Zion Lights about how the Dayak people are defending their land in Indonesia. In Arts, Carolyn Mazloomi introduces a group of women who are exposing racism in the United States through the powerful medium of quilting.
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Feature articles
A Swift Return
Why do swifts migrate and where to they really go? A new mapping tool created by the RSPB seeks to uncover the mysteries of swift migration, tracking their movements across continents and gathering evidence about how they survive. You can be part of the experiment by adding your own evidence and sightings of swifts.
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Judgement Day in the US
Climate activist Jonathan Neale warns that the outcome of the election in the United States will have serious consequences, not just for people in America, but for all living things. With climate change expected to create more unrest, upheaval, and social and economic chaos, now is the time to reconsider the need for a Green New Deal.
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Lessons in Destruction
Gladson Dungdung renounces an educational model in Orissa that disconnects Adivasi children from their culture, delinking people from their spiritual identities and connections to land, forest and spirits. He warns of the dire consequences of losing identity, culture, language and tradition, as once lost, they are lost forever.
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Science in the Polar Night
Lynn Houghton meets the first women to over overwinter alone in Svalbard. She learns of a new project 'Hearts in the Ice' researching climate change and collecting data from one of the harshest environments on Earth. An extraordinary account of scientists living through the polar night, ultimately to protect this unique frozen land.
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In a Bad Light
Staring up at starlight is an experience shared across millennia. Yet, the dark night sky is under threat from ever increasing light pollution. Disrupting the natural pattern of light and dark has a huge impact on wildlife and plants with research suggesting that natural patterns of darkness are as important as ecosystems. For the sake of the planet, we have to protect the night
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Protest, Protect, Build
Millions of people around the world are engaged in action for change, but how can we be most effective as a movement? Satish Kumar shares his vision for a holistic environmental movement committed to enhancing the natural environment, the social environment and the spiritual environment.
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Quilt-making for Social Justice
Artist Carolyn Mazloomi was inspired to create 'We are story' - a series of quilt exhibitions in response to racism and police brutality. The exhibition uses quilting, one of America's most powerful artforms, to reach out to engage, educate and heal in ways that words alone cannot.
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A Kind of Hope
Are humans hardwired to be kind? Jane MacNamee reviews 'Humankind: A Hopeful History' by Rutger Bregman in which he champions human goodness. In these challenging times, we need as much well-founded hope for the future as we can find. Jane MacNamee is encouraged by a more optimistic take on human nature.
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Tiffany Bozic Gallery
Tiffany Bozic is a self-taught California artist whose work has been described as 'like Audubon on acid'. Her work evokes the tradition of tightly rendered Nature illustration, which she explodes with highly emotional, surreal metaphors. Her painting 'Buzz' features on the cover of Resurgence & Ecologist Issue 321.
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Resurgence Talks
The Resurgence talks, previously held in London, are now being presented online via zoom. The monthly programme, inspired by the ideas of Resurgence, covers issues including the environment, arts, meditation and ethical living.
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Resurgence Book Club
The Resurgence online book club takes place monthly. Join us for regular club meetings and Q&As with authors who have featured in the magazine. Hosted by Resurgence & Ecologist Editor, Marianne Brown, you can submit questions in advance, then sit back and enjoy a lively discussion about some of our favourite books.
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The Resurgence Centre
The Resurgence Centre is an education centre for the environment and the Arts in Hartland, North Devon and home to The Resurgence Trust. We're now running online talks and courses from the Centre, including a series of spiritual talks by Satish Kumar, Editor Emeritus at Resurgence & Ecologist.
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Enjoy a free pdf issue of Resurgence & Ecologist magazine. Within the pages of this unique magazine you'll find thought-provoking articles on the latest environmental, ethical and social issues, plus opinion, ideas and stunning art.
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The Resurgence Story
To mark 50 years at the forefront of environmental publishing, we've made a short video all about the magazine, now published as Resurgence & Ecologist, and the environmental charity behind it - The Resurgence Trust.
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Picture Credits
Web banner image: Shepherd's Cottage, by Rebecca Vincent; Cover image: Moon Moths © Becca Stadtlander, 2020. Exclusively licensed by thebrightagency.com; A Swift Return: Hathersage Swifts by Alison Ingram; Judgement Day in the US: Sinking Liberty by Shepard Fairey; Lessons in Destruction: Photograph by Ergita Sela / Unsplash; Science in the Polar Night: Photograph courtesy of Hearts in the Ice; In bad light: Photograph by Balazs Szoke/FreeImages; Protest, Protect, Build: Unite by Sadhvi Konchada @drawocado; Quilt-making for Social Justice: History Lesson by Michelle Flamer; A Kind of Hope: Group Hug (Riso print) by Mina Braun
