Environmentalism
Inside Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’
Flare pollution — Wayan Barre began photographing life in the 85-mile petrochemical industry corridor after moving to New Orleans. He found defiant activists, health problems and impoverishment.
Written by: Isaac Muk
‘You’re either for helping others, or you’re not’
Loyle Carner in conversation — The London artist recently helped ‘re-green’ an area in his native south London. To mark the opening of the new space, he talks horticulture, helping out and why Boris Johnson should be particularly wary of an impending apocalypse.
Written by: Niall Flynn
What would the world look like if ecocide was law?
Season of disruption — In the face of a climate emergency, activists are fighting to see environmental destruction recognised as an international crime. By prosecuting those who harm the planet, individuals would finally be held to account – a victory that would change everything.
Written by: Jojo Mehta and Talia Woodin
The disturbing truth behind open-net fish farming
In partnership with Patagonia — Open-net fish farms pose a devastating threat to marine ecosystems. A new campaign from Patagonia is calling on governments to take a stand before it’s too late.
Written by: Adam White
So what comes next for Extinction Rebellion?
11 days later — After 11 days of protest, Extinction Rebellion have ended their action in London. Writer and activist Ben Smoke assesses how effective they were.
Written by: Ben Smoke
How to save the world, with George Monbiot
‘We have to seize back power’ — The world’s in trouble – so what can we do? In a new series, we ask some of the world’s most notable activists for practical tips on how to make a tangible difference – starting with writer and environmentalist George Monbiot.
Written by: Niall Flynn
One woman's epic trek across the USA... on horseback
Riding Wild — Eco activist Aniela Gottwald is working her way through the American wilderness to campaign for better environmental protection. But having battled hardship along the way, the 26-year-old has discovered a sense of resilience she didn’t think possible.
Written by: Adam White
The activist movement protecting Hawaii from a corporate takeover
Poisoned paradise — Surfer and filmmaker Cyrus Sutton turns his lens to the Hawaiians fighting for their sustainable way of life in the face of mass-industrialisation. Ahead of its UK premiere at the London Surf / Film Festival, he opens up about its grassroots momentum.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Inside Grow Heathrow: the UK’s most famous protest camp
Suburban sanctuary — For the last seven years, Grow Heathrow has been fighting against the expansion of London’s busiest airport. Now – despite its positive impact on the surrounding community – the four-acre eco-squat is facing the threat of closure.
Written by: Charlotte England
On the slopes with snowboard icon and eco-activist Jamie Anderson
More than this... — At 15, Jamie Anderson became the youngest snowboarder to achieve a podium finish at the Winter X Games. Now the contest killer is ready to live a little – and make a difference.
Written by: Natalie Langmann
The dumpster-divers leading a zero-waste life in the age of mass consumption
One Man's Trash — Photographer Mike Belleme has always been drawn to outliers who find ways to live outside the system. Here, he meets the dumpster-diving treasure-hunters who have found a way to survive - and thrive - by reusing what society has cast off as trash.
Written by: Mike Belleme
How to buy a down jacket that isn’t made from tortured geese
Huck x Patagonia — Do you know where the feathers in your favourite jacket come from? Unless you're buying Traceable Down you could be contributing to extreme animal cruelty.
Written by: Shelley Jones
