“Climate change is real,” BMX legend Dave Mirra says, “It affects everything from snow quality to quality of life.” Indeed, as Protect the 360° explains, “climate change doesn’t just mean warmer weather.” Now, from skate parks to ski slopes, action-sports athletes and enthusiasts are banding together to make a difference—and you can join them…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

We need help from artists—we need them to help with an artwork bigger than humans have ever built before, the first global-scale group show. It’s going to be slightly wild, and very beautiful.

Details in a moment, but first the rationale:

Sometimes the work of artists is to remind us of things we’ve forgotten, things we know in our bones but that slip our minds…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

The Earth may be our home but disasters like oil spills and threats like deforestation and global warming mean that it might not be such a hospitable place for much longer. Still, in the face of these obvious problems, many people refuse to recognize the need for immediate action.

the CoolClimate Art Contest is an opportunity to reach out to those who ignore the problem or Read the full story on TreeHugger

The five Barcelona-based Residual Gurus have decided to fight trash with comical roaming concerts, and are touring Europe at the moment. These talented musicians know how to transform rubbish into a spiritual performance that turns the street into a stimulating yet unpredictable haven. “Eastern rhythms, electronic sounds, original instruments, laughter, meditation and improvisation combine in an unrepeatable, collective ritual.” The musical group Karam started the show Residual Gurus last year to raise awareness about our trash pro… Read the full story on TreeHugger

We are on a race to nowhere. Consumption drives our economy (watch www.storyofstuff.com to see why). We measure our success by consumption (how much we spend). Global consumption is equal to the cumulative GDP of all countries or the world economy. If we don’t increase consumption and grow our economies every year, we deem ourselves in stagnation…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

There’s something for everyone at the Hester Street Fair, whether you’re a thrifter, local foodie, antique hunter, or otherwise. The only outdoor vendor fair in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, founded by SuChin Pak and Ron Castellano, houses up to 60 local vendors every weekend.

This weekend, in addition to the bevy of vintage accessories, clothing, and shoes the vibrant fle… Read the full story on TreeHugger

In the animated film Wall-E, there’s a pivotal scene where the eponymous trash-robot hero presents a delicate plant, potted in an old boot, to his new friend and future soul mate, Eva. The small plant, healthy yet so vulnerable, repr… Read the full story on TreeHugger

Do you have the urge to run and hide when you see your child or co-worker approaching with that all too familiar order form? Does your mind automatically turn to visions of stale caramel corn moldering in the office kitchen? Or maybe you shudder at the thought of a giant footprint of the scented candles and wrapping paper sitting on your re-gifting shelf in the hall closet? As a father and the co-founder of school and community fundraising company, A Part of Something Big, I know how you feel. Cri… Read the full story on TreeHugger