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Hard Rain exhibition highlights need for global action on environment

A novel collection of photographs underlines the absolute necessity to deal with worldwide problems from deforestation to pollution in a joined up, concerted effort...

Written by Adam Bollard

Gasmask wedding: Using nuptials to protest against pollution in Russia

Given the fact I think Bob Dylan's something of a genius, it would probably come as no surprise to you that I was eager as a leaf blowin' in the wind is tossed this way and that to check out the Hard Rain exhibition, now to be seen free of charge - and, fittingly, out in the elements - in London.

Featuring challenging photographs that come together to document environmental and social issues from around the world, this exhibition is currently displayed along Imperial College Road, off Exhibition Road, as a 60-metre long banner of photographs, together with commentaries.



Deforestation in Brazil: the timber being felled in this image had to be sold by parents to pay for their… read more

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