Environment

Art world impact just 'a drop in the ocean': Istanbul biennial curator takes on climate crisis

Nicolas Bourriaud examines the Anthropocene in 16th edition of the exhibition and says the “real issue is mass tourism"

Antony Gormley criticises huge carbon footprint of the art world—but admits he is part of the problem

British sculptor says there is no doubt that art fairs are "a profligate use of resources”

Jeppe Hein's ‘breathwork’ is headed to the United Nations headquarters

The project will be launched on the heels of the UN Climate Action Summit in New York

Old animals remind us of old people in this book of photographs

Isa Leshko’s images plead for the better treatment of animals

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Don’t believe what you read in the papers: Venice won't lose its cruise ships any time soon

A lack of a long-term plan combined with the economic benefits brought by the luxury liners means a cruise ship ban will take long to implement

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Extinction Rebellion designs go on show at Victoria and Albert Museum

Flags, pamphlets and logos by the climate activist organisation were acquired for museum's Rapid Response Collecting gallery

Olafur Eliasson: the art world is 'trying to find its feet' on climate change

Artist's Tate Modern retrospective features works drawn largely from European collections in an effort to reduce carbon footprint

Shock tactics abound at 'carbon neutral' show in Moscow, with a live wolf, jellyfish and bees

Garage Museum's exhibition on the environmental crisis takes up the gallery’s entire space and could be the biggest yet on the topic

Are we worried enough about the planet to give up jetsetting to art fairs?

A truly environmentally friendly art world requires that we give up the 'freedom, privilege and progress to which we are so accustomed'

How the art world is going green

Those within the art world who advocate for environmentally friendly practices are finding a sector willing to do its part.

Shining a light on environmental directives

European Union “green” guidelines create new conundrums for museums and artists

Still no plan for Richard Prince’s house

The artist’s fire-damaged Second House environment faces an uncertain future

Government looks to China as Europe suspends funding for Ilisu dam

Authorities fail on environmental and social impact conditions

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Mark Dion: artist eco-warrior

The environmentally-minded artist has a number of projects in Miami this month

Floodingarchive

What should be done for New Orleans and Venice?

A tale of two cities and rising sea levels

The Archaeological Survey of India pledges to restore Ta Prohm temples

There are concerns about how the restoration will affect the natural environment

Serious threats to England’s historic environment, says official report

English Heritage’s first “State of the Nation” report appeals for tax changes to help save country houses

Environmental protection in Russia, aqua alta on the Neva

Unlike Venice, St Petersburg is building a flood barrier, but needs more money

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Venice condemned by politics

Lagoon barriers rejected by the Green minister of the environment

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Italian environment minister expected to reject Venice flood barriers

The report of the national commission on the project is due 21 October

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Petra is suffering from mass tourism

UNESCO conducted and produced a report on tourist threat to raise the alarm

Giotto's Scrovegni Chapel frescoes to be restored

The solution will involve low-tech improvements to the surroundings