TED Talks Daily A creative approach to community climate action | Xavier Cortada
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Dec 15, 2022 Xavier Cortada, an eco-artist from Miami, engages communities through art to combat climate change. He discusses his innovative elevation markers that highlight flood risks, sparking dialogue and action. Cortada shares insights from his transformative Antarctic experience, showcasing how art can raise climate awareness. He emphasizes the power of creative projects to unite people and inspire environmental stewardship, turning art into a catalyst for collaborative climate action.
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Antarctica Trip
- Xavier Cortada's trip to Antarctica revealed Miami's vulnerability to rising sea levels.
- He used melted Antarctic ice to create paintings, highlighting the threat to his home.
Underwater HOA
- The Underwater Homeowners Association project placed elevation markers in yards.
- This sparked conversations and raised awareness about sea level rise.
Inland Vulnerability
- Residents realized their inland location didn't guarantee safety from rising seas.
- Miami's unique topography, with a ridge and the Everglades, created unexpected vulnerabilities.