Ologies with Alie Ward Spesh Ep: Functional Magic's Environmental Art with C. Andrew Hall
Sep 1, 2021
C. Andrew Hall, an Emmy-nominated editor and founder of Functional Magic, blends art and activism to tackle climate change. He shares insights on creating uplifting environmental art, highlighting projects that resonate with solutions instead of despair. The conversation reveals the importance of individual responsibility and community engagement in combating climate issues. Andy also discusses the journey of founding a nonprofit and the challenges faced during the pandemic, all while maintaining a sense of humor and hope through storytelling.
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Craft Service Meeting
- Alie Ward and Andy Hall met on the set of a Barbie commercial in 1999.
- Ward's meticulously organized, multi-level craft services table sparked their friendship.
Drawdown's Pragmatism
- Project Drawdown offers practical climate solutions, focusing on reducing and reversing greenhouse gases.
- It inspires hope by showing climate change is a solvable problem with existing solutions.
Bagel Toasting
- When asked about major climate change contributors, Alie Ward jokingly guessed "toasting bagels."
- This highlights the lack of public awareness about real impactful solutions like refrigerant recycling.
