Grit.
To have Grit means you have courage and show strength of character and is also a reference to small loose particles of stone or sand.
Grit. The Tenth artwork from the Law on the Wall series by Lawyers Arts Club.
The title Grit is taken from the Clean Air Act 1956 section 5.
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF A SINGLE WORD
Before you can learn a word you must learn the letters that make up the word to know how the word reads and sounds and when you put these letters together it is called spelling so it’s best to be conscious of what spells you could cast.
WHY GRIT?
The idea that effort and perseverance are more important than talent or luck. Be committed to go for gold and continue to show up for practice. If you have a passion and put in the effort, you can achieve whatever it is you put your mind too.
Eye of the Tiger by Survivor the theme song for the 1982 film Rocky.
WHAT LAW IS ON THE WALL?
The passing of the Clean Air Act marked a turning point in the history of environmentalism. After thousands of deaths from the Great Smog of London (a lethal smog that covered the city of London for five days (December 5-9) in 1952.) The city had been brought to a standstill, since that moment it became clear the effect in which the industrial revolution had on the world. After being taken to parliament it was decided that action must be taken to prevent global warming getting any worse.
Clean Air Act 1956. Grit and Dust from furnaces. 5. Requirement that grit and dust from furnaces shall be minimised (1) The occupier of any building in which a furnace is used to burn solid fuel or solid waste, or of any building or land in or on which an oven is used to subject solid fuel to any process involving the application of heat, shall use any practicable means there may be for minimising the emission of grit and dust from any chimney which serves the furnace or oven and if he fails so to do, he shall be guilty of an offence.
THE ACT WAS A MILESTONE IN PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
The Act set a precedent for environmental legislation around the world. The Clean Air Act of 1956 was seen in both the UK and abroad as an important example of environmental legislation, many believe that it was the start of the modern day environmental movement. The Clean Air Act 1956 was extended in 1968 until both acts were consolidated in 1993. The various acts combined are partly responsible for half a century of air quality improvements in the UK.
“I like things that make you grit your teeth. I like tucking my chin in and sort of leading into the storm. I like that feeling. I like it a lot.”
THREATS TO THE ENVIRONMENT
Whilst the idea of being environmentally friendly is now more prominent than ever, it is still important to understand the threats to the environment. Burning fossil fuels such as coal and petrol releases large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into our atmosphere. These chemicals do not have the properties required to escape our ozone layer, meaning that when released they remain in our climate. By reflecting of the ozone and staying in the air, the greenhouse gases are heating up our atmosphere. This is known as global warming.
THE EFFECTS OF GLOBAL WARMING
The most prevalent and obvious effect of global warming is the increase of temperature globally. If we don’t act now, scientists have theorised that by the end of this century, planet earth could be around 5C hotter. Due to the increase in temperature the icy regions have began to melt more than usual. This tragically destroys habitats of endangered animals like the polar bears, as well as raising sea levels massively. With the sea levels rising, the Gulf Stream could be weakened, which would result in a time of rapid cooling around in the atmosphere. This could potentially trigger another ice age and the end of human life as we know it.
The Great Smog of London
THE GREAT SMOG OF LONDON
The Clean Air Act 1956 was enacted principally in response to London's Great Smog of 1952. A lethal smog that covered the city of London for five days (December 5–9) in 1952, caused by a combination of industrial pollution and high-pressure weather conditions. This combination of smoke and fog brought the city to a near standstill and resulted in thousands of deaths.
The guitar has a kind of grit and excitement possessed by nothing else.
What On Earth Exhibition at The Koppel Project Exchange, London.
WHAT ON EARTH
From the 2nd - 24th July 2021, The Koppel Project Exchange, London, has hosted the What On Earth exhibition. Curated by Ellen Taylor and Hannah Fletcher, the exhibition contains an array of work from different artists exploring how the environmental and sustainability crisis we face today can be both encountered and addressed through non-representational and medium-forward forms. The nine artists that are featured use an array of different methods to create a statement with their artwork. The event boasts that investigating how a combination of visual, audio, tactile, olfactory stimuli can enhance our connection to our environment.
WHY IS GRIT IMPORTANT IN 2021 AN BEYOND?
The one thing that remains constant around us and has done for our ancestors is the world around us. By some kind of miracle we have been provided an atmosphere that allows everything we can conceive to exist. Grit highlights the integral role that we, as the inhabitants of this planet, must do. The cacophony sounding word reminds us all to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and look after it as much as possible.
THE ENVIRONMENT MATTERS
The environment is a spectacle. Whether it is living or not, each element works harmoniously to survive. Due to the development of human kind the environment has had to be altered to provide for the ever growing population. We must thank Mother Nature for what she has provided to us by giving back and helping her thrive like she has done for generations.
Rain, Steam and Speed - the Great Western Railway Joseph Mallord William Turner 1844
BE GRITTY
The supremely gritty are not afraid to flop, but rather embrace it as part of the process. They understand that there are valuable lessons in defeat and that the vulnerability of perseverance is requisite for high achievement.
GRIT AND DETERMINATION
To have grit an individual shows signs of firmness and solidity in their character. By being assertive and standing up for what you believe despite the odds shows a level of grit and determination. The phrase can also be applied when you have a need or urge to stand up for yourself. This determination to stand your ground is also know as having grit.
Grit by Vhils 2017
GRITTING ONE’S TEETH
The origin of the word dates back to the late 18th/early 19th century in America. It is believed that the saying to ‘grit one’s teeth’ is a physical example of someone showing determination of purpose. One time this has become a metaphor for what we know the word to mean today, solidity and firmness.
THE GRIT ON THE STREETS
We have all seen those little yellow boxes at the end of the road filled with grit. When the roads have iced over due to freezing conditions a combination of salt, gravel and stones are used to melt the ice and make the roads safe. Highway authorities in England and Wales regularly treat 80,000 miles of road. However, the smaller less travelled thoroughfares around the country are looked after by volunteers known as grit wardens.
BIRMINGHAM CLEAN AIR ZONE
In preparation for the Commonwealth Games in 2022, Birmingham launched their clean air initiative on 1st June 2021. The city aims to lower nitrogen dioxide levels drastically by discouraging the most polluting vehicles from entering the city with a daily charge.
Grit, in a word, is stamina. But it’s not just stamina in your effort. It’s also stamina in your direction, stamina in your interests. If you are working on different things but all of them very hard, you’re not really going to get anywhere. You’ll never become an expert.
THE TASTE OF GRITS
In the USA there is a food known as grits, which many of us in the UK have never even heard of, let alone tasted. Grits date back to the Native Americans, with some sources even suggesting that the food goes back as far as 5,000 years ago. It is made from field corn soaked in potash water, causing the bran to separate (the germ is also removed). Effectively grits are coarse-ground corn meal and the closest thing we have in Britain is oatmeal. However, unlike oatmeal it is more common in the US to have savoury grits, it is a staple food in many communities across the pond.
Air Marina Vitaglione 2020
THE CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
The Beaver Committee was setup in 1953 to investigate the Great Smog and the first recommendation suggested a ‘Clean Air Act’ in order to provide clear legislation about which fuels were and were not allowed. The Act introduced a number of measures to reduce air pollution including emission of gasses, grit, and dust from chimneys and smoke-stacks.
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