Saturday, March 28, 2009

Environmental Movement in China






Photos from China--

Gulangyu Island
where cars are not permitted ......

and Shanghai, where cars rule.



















Nature Writing Exercise



A few thoughts to start your thoughts about your relationship with nature and the natural world:

What is your first memory of nature or the outdoors?

What is the role of the writer in observing and reporting about the natural world?

Do you think a nature or outdoors writer has a role as a spiritual caretaker for the earth and the universe?

Does the writer or artist have a responsibility for nature beyond that of the scientist?

Describe the intersection of creativity and responsibility.

Does a nature writer need to maintain the same exacting standards of truth as a scientist?