A Theater Group Reveals Our Disastrous Impact on the Planet by Performing in Actual Wastelands
Open Flame Theatre believes “the systems we live under are inherently self-destructive;” that for the sake of our survival, we must “reimagine the ways we inhabit ourselves and this planet.” The group performs surrealist, outdoor operas aimed at connecting audiences with humanity’s impact on nature. The performances can get pretty dark. Open Flame Theatre’s latest…
There’s a Huge Drinking Water Problem Plaguing Rural America, Too
It’s not just urban residents in the U.S. who have issues with their tap water. More than 6 million people living in rural and farming communities have water contamination problems, too. A new report and two interactive maps reveal that more than 3,300 rural water utilities contain questionable and sometimes downright illegal levels of harmful…
