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A lecture by Ian Mudway
This lecture critically appraises greenwashing as a dominant instrument of planning policy. Urban greening, while globally fashionable, often serves as mere aesthetic camouflage for inadequate environmental protection. Through the lens of fluid dynamics, we expose the “Aerosol Trap,” where tree canopies can concentrate pollutants at the breathing zone, and confront the biodiversity blind spot that reduces nature to a tool for human aesthetics.
This lecture challenges the “Mother Nature” narrative, highlighting how the preservation of ecosystems, and their essential role in mental health, is lost amid the branding of green infrastructure.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/green-mirage
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This is a live-stream of the lecture. An edited version of the lecture will be uploaded in due course.
Have a Question? No Registration Required
https://app.sli.do/event/jD1rg1SLkcG5X57QqQorHd
A lecture by Ian Mudway
This lecture critically appraises greenwashing as a dominant instrument of planning policy. Urban greening, while globally fashionable, often serves as mere aesthetic camouflage for inadequate environmental protection. Through the lens of fluid dynamics, we expose the “Aerosol Trap,” where tree canopies can concentrate pollutants at the breathing zone, and confront the biodiversity blind spot that reduces nature to a tool for human aesthetics.
This lecture challenges the “Mother Nature” narrative, highlighting how the preservation of ecosystems, and their essential role in mental health, is lost amid the branding of green infrastructure.
The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website:
gresham.ac.uk/whats-on/green-mirage
Gresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: gresham.ac.uk/support
Website: gresham.ac.uk
Twitter: twitter.com/greshamcollege
Facebook: facebook.com/greshamcollege
Instagram: instagram.com/greshamcollege
