Climate Fiction and Dune: Lost in Adaptation By Rebecca Long March 1, 2024 Frank Herbert’s "Dune" is a work of climate fiction. So why have filmmakers struggled to make the eco-plot clearer? In this story: film, books, climate change
What Are Wildlife Crossings, and Do They Work? By Lindsey Botts January 23, 2024 In "Crossings," Ben Goldfarb charts a course through the world of road ecology In this story: books, wildlife
Can We Sustainably Mine the Metals We Need for Renewable Energy? By Jonathan Hahn January 23, 2024 In "The War Below," Ernest Scheyder considers the hard choices of the clean energy transition In this story: books, clean energy, mining
The Awe-Inspiring Sounds of Earth By Julia Sklar January 23, 2024 In "A Book of Noises," Caspar Henderson documents the planet's wondrous noises In this story: books, wildlife
How to Rescue Out-of-Fashion Foods By Paul Rauber October 15, 2023 Sarah Lohman's "Endangered Eating" takes us on an Ark of Taste In this story: books, food and drink
Our Chemical Romance Has Real Consequences for Our Health By Jonathan Hahn October 15, 2023 Kristina Marusic paints a grim picture of ubiquitous chemicals and their health impacts In this story: books, toxics, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
How to Best Help Animals in Need? By Lindsey Botts October 15, 2023 Kendra Coulter's "Defending Animals" illustrates how difficult it can be to protect wildlife In this story: books, animals
The Fungus Among Us By Heather Smith July 4, 2023 Fungi steal the show in Emily Monosson's new book, "Blight" In this story: books, science
A Parent Looks for Solace During the Pandemic By Katie O'Reilly July 4, 2023 Kate Zambreno wrestles with collective grief in "The Light Room" In this story: books, parents, climate change
How Can We Reclaim Our Sense of Wonder? By Lindsey Botts July 4, 2023 Camille T. Dungy lifts up the awe of the mundane in her new book, "Soil" In this story: books, inspiring connections outdoors, nature