

Use promo code 09POD to save 30% on Near the Forest, By the Lake:
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Angela E. Douglas is Emerita Daljit S. and Elaine Sarkaria Professor of Insect Physiology and Toxicology at Cornell University. She is the author of several books, including Nature on the Doorstep, Fundamentals of Microbiome Science, and Insects and Their Beneficial Microbes.

We spoke to Angela about the difference between natural history and science, why it is important for us to understand that nature is not some distant place far apart from humans, and she reads sections of her book showing why the natural world is the most interesting and fun place to be.


1869, Ep. 171 with Angela Douglas, author of Near the Forest, By the Lake

Can we trace where Western Civilization went wrong to the 1400s when Filippo Brunelleschi, known for his brazen duomo designs in Florence, Italy, invented the linear perspective that dominated Art, Architecture, and city planning ever since? This almost-photographic perspective of the world around us translated to cities and their people being separated from nature, and the ecosystems that nourish us all, at least that signifies an auspicious moment in history. Some European painters in the early 20th Century, like Picasso and Matisse, challenged this linear perspective and were called Fauves or wild beasts. But do we need more wild beasts, rather than just bad-boy painters from Europe, to overcome these linear perspective machines and heal our relationship with the Earth?

On this show recorded in 2014, Shana Nys Dambrot [http://sndx.net], art historian and culture writer from Los Angeles’ vibrant art scene, guides us on a romp through these European art movements to trace how we got here and where we are headed. We delve into the question of how environmental and climate activism intertwine with artistic expression. Shana engages in a thought-provoking conversation about the role of art in shaping a better world, exploring the dreams and tangible enactments of new realities. Join us as we confront the big questions: Whose dream? Whose world? What does 'better' truly mean? This episode is not just an exploration of art, but a challenge to the status quo and an invitation to envision a future that includes everyone.

For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio 

Resources/Articles:
https://www.laweekly.com/author/sndambrot/
https://artillerymag.com/byline/shana-nys-dambrot/

Related Interview: 
Designing Architecture and Landscapes with Nature’s Ecological Wisdom - Carl Welty https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/designing-architecture-and-landscapes-with-natures-ecological-wisdom/ 


Shana Nys Dambrot [http://sndx.net] is an art critic, curator, and author based in Downtown LA who has been Arts Editor for the L.A. Weekly, and a contributor to the Village Voice, Flaunt, Artillery, and other culture publications. She studied Art History at Vassar College, and is the recipient of the 2022 and 2024 Mozaik Future Art Writers Prize, the 2022 Rabkin Prize for Art Criticism, and the LA Press Club National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Critic of the Year award for 2022. Her surrealist novel Zen Psychosis (Griffith Moon) was published in 2020.



Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs.




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Episode 212


Dream of a New World: Art's Role in Societal Change

Presenting a view of fascism as a complex power network that plays out on scales both large and small, Alexander Menrisky, author of Everyday Ecofascism, shows how extremist sentiments have crept into everyday language, stories, and ideas. He illuminates ecofascism’s narrative patterns and their easy permeation of environmentalist discourses, from back-to-the-land movements to the resurgence of psychedelic drugs, food localism, and pandemic politics. Here, Menrisky is joined in conversation with April Anson and Kyle Boggs. 



Alexander Menrisky is assistant professor of English at the University of Connecticut. He is author of Everyday Ecofascism: Crisis and Consumption in American Literature and Wild Abandon: American Literature and the Identity Politics of Ecology.

April Anson is assistant professor of English at the University of Connecticut. Anson writes and teaches at the intersection of the environmental humanities, Indigenous and American studies, and political theory. Anson is cofounder of the Anti-Creep Climate Initiative and coauthor of Against the Ecofascist Creep.

Kyle Boggs is associate professor of rhetoric and community engagement in the Department of Humanities and Cultural Studies at Boise State University and author of Recreational Colonialism and the Rhetorical Landscapes of the Outdoors.



REFERENCES:
Anti-Creep Climate Initiative
Margaret Atwood’s MaddAddam trilogy
Tommy Pico
Jeff Mann
Gloria Anzaldua
Louise Erdrich’s Future Home of the Living God
Louise Erdrich’s The Sentence
Stewart Brand’s Whole Earth Catalog
Theodore Roszak’s From Satori to Silicon Valley
Ernest Callenbach’s Ecotopia
Ketan Joshi on lazy ecofascism
Mark Rifkin’s Settler Common Sense
Emily Martin’s Flexible Bodies


Everyday Ecofascism: Crisis and Consumption in American Literature by Alexander Menrisky is available from University of Minnesota Press. Thank you for listening.


How fascist ideas permeate contemporary culture.

Street-blocking protest on one of the streets leading to the Tesla Gigafactory. Some of the activists glued themselves to the street and they are being disconnected one-by-one by the police while other protesters support them chanting protest songs or shouting “Du bist nicht allein!” (you are not alone).

Protest against Tesla gigafactory expansion in Grünheide - May 2024

This article showcases how Papua New Guinea is making strides in protecting its vital marine ecosystems, particularly in Kimbe Bay, a global hotspot for coral reef biodiversity.

Full story: https://bit.ly/4lIjtmo

Preserving Paradise: How one woman is Saving Kimbe Bay’s Coral Reefs

On today’s broadcast we will air excerpts from  a webinar held on June 10 and focusing on the theme of how   both NATO and the G7 are vehicles for the imperialist powers to dominate the globe and make the planet a great deal  more dangerous. It was organized by the Canada-Wide  Peace and Justice Network and featured three key voices: Owen Schalk, Tamara Lorincz and Barbara Waldern.

Imperialists Using NATO and G7 to Maintain Global Domination. Canada-Wide Peace and Justice Network Presentation.

Nancy and Erica talk about the hottest topic around and it's... the weather? As the second heat wave of the summer rolls in, we brace ourselves and communities for the impacts of climate change here in Grand Rapids and across the US. Throw in some headphones as you escape the heat this week and listen to Green Rapids - you'll look and feel cool doing it!

It's Getting Hot(er) in Here

Who is the man inside? Can we control him?
C-amp-er van demo
See https://projectfreemanmusic.net/themaninside.htm for full details including lyrics
© Halco Music / Project Freeman Music (1991 CE)

The Man Inside

Zulene Mayfield is the Chairperson of the Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living (CRCQL). She joined the show to talk about the July 15th community info session on the proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in southeast Delaware County. Zulene broke down the health and environmental risks of LNG and how residents can stay informed and get involved in stopping this Penn America project. 

Zulene Mayfield | ecoWURD w/ P.O.C. - 7.25.25

خسته تون نکنیم. جایی که الان همه به دنبال کشف سیاره ای مطابق الگوی کره زمین برای سکونت هستند، لازمه که آگاه باشیم به وظایف و مسئولیت هامون نسبت به سیاره سبز (خونمون). و برای مراقبت از اون تصمیمات درستی بگیریم. اینجا جایی هست که ساده و راحت در مورد تاثیر انتخاب های روزانه مون حرف میزنیم.

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This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about how painting roofs white can significantly reduce urban heat, and a new study showing that chemicals from tires are ending up in almost all of our lettuce and other parts of our food supply. Then Dr. Kyla Bennett, Science Policy Director for Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)  talks about the fate of humans in a world challenged by climate change, plastic pollution, and chemical toxins. Her conclusion: everything has to change! 

Everything Has to Change with Dr. Kyla Bennett of PEER.org

Ahead of the landmark COP30 in Belem, Brazil, this November, calls for reform of the UNFCCC and COPs are growing, as are concerns that the only formal global forum for climate negotiation and cooperation is under threat. In a series of conversations, Anna, Ruth and Bhargabi interview thought leaders in the climate world about what the future of climate diplomacy should look like. The second guest in this mini-series is Kaveh Guilanpour, Vice President for International Strategies at C2ES, former lead of the UK’s UNFCCC negotiations, co-lead negotiator for the EU, co-lead negotiator for the Alliance of Small Island States, and head of secretariat for the High Ambition Coalition, and senior advisor to the UNDG’s Climate Action Team.

Episode 59: The Future of Climate Diplomacy 2: Kaveh Guilanpour

For August, revel with us in the final days of summer. We refresh ourselves by the sea, looking for giants, and wander the woods in quest of danger... In the orchard we celebrate the leavings of summer storms, while in the shortening twilights we brandish hazel wands. Meanwhile, Sam Lee sings 'Up a Wild and Lonely Glen'.

'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern in collaboration with the nature writer and author of the Seasonal Almanac, Lia Leendertz. Lia is joined by novelist Zoe Gilbert and folk musician Sam Lee. Sam's traditional song was arranged by himself (vocals) with James Keay (piano) and Niko O’Brien (percussion and mixing), with strings from Jo O'Keefe. This podcast is produced by Geoff Bird and Catriona Bolt. Each episode, released on the first of the month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Ffern is an organic fragrance maker based in Somerset. You can learn more about Ffern's seasonal eau de parfum at ffern.co

August

Is the UK's Infrastructure Strategy good news, or bad news, for climate, nature and jobs? Are we really in an ESG winter? And what's the best path to B Corp certification?

Find out in the new episode of edie's Sustainability Uncovered podcast, which is provides a UK policy recap as the Government strives to deliver 150 major infrastructure projects this Parliament. We also speak with sustainability experts at SMEs on how they're evolving their strategic work in 2025. Your co-hosts are edie's content editor Sarah George and editor Matt Mace.

Our expert guest speakers this episode are:
- Mark Coates, vice president at the think tank IPA, part of Bentley Systems
- Daisy Hunter, sustainability and innovations manager at Jangro
- Joshua Mihill, co-founder of Honest Mobile

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of the most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just have a passion for all things green – this podcast is for you!

Say hello: podcast@fav-house.com

Episode 33: Greener cleaning, B Corp strategy and Britain’s infrastructure bonanza

This episode kicks off RPA's "Region Watch" series looking at the unprecedented ways the second Trump administration threatens our regional planning priorities transportation, housing, and clean energy development. 

To dive into that latter point, host, Dr. Sam Bowden Akbari, is joined by RPA’s VP for Energy and the Environment, Rob Freudenberg.

These are the projects and publications discussed in the episode:

Construction underway on a billion-dollar port revitalization project in Brooklyn to support the Empire Wind 1 facilities. https://www.equinor.com/news/us/groundbreaking-at-south-brooklyn-marine-terminal-to-transform-port-into-nyc-offshore-wind-hub 

South Fork Wind project: https://southforkwind.com/ 

Sunrise Wind project: https://sunrisewindny.com/

Renewable Ravenswood project: https://renewableravenswood.com/

RPA Assembly 2025 panel: "Going Local" https://rpa.org/events/assembly/2025-assembly/wednesday-going-local-meeting-climate-goals-through-state-and-municipal-action

Atlantic Shores Wind project: https://atlanticshoreswind.com/about-us/

RPA's report: "Making Offshore Wind Work for Communities" https://rpa.org/work/reports/offshore-wind-transmission

RPA report: "Ports of Opportunity" https://rpa.org/work/reports/ports-of-opportunity

RPA report: "Rise of Data Centers in the Grid" https://rpa.org/news/lab/the-rise-of-data-centers

RPA/Propel NY webinar on the national electrical grid: https://rpa.org/events/next-gen-grid-propel-ny-energy

RPA membership! https://rpa.org/membership

RPA tour of Ravenswood: https://rpa.org/news/lab/rpa-member-tour-recap-reimagining-ravenswood

Rob's interview ft. in City Limits: https://citylimits.org/what-would-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-mean-for-new-yorks-green-transition/

E4: Region Watch series kickoff ft. Rob Freudenberg: federal threats to E&E

 Dr. Steven Hughes is the Professor of Biology and Director of the Aquaculture Research and Education Laboratory at Cheyney University. He joins the show to about the truth behind the fish we eat. From farm-raised vs. wild-caught salmon to health myths and food justice. Dr. Hughes unpacks how urban communities can shop smart, eat well, and live healthier lives.

Dr. Steven Hughes | ecoWURD w/ P.O.C. - 8.1.25

Harmful algal blooms pose a serious danger to dogs at the beach, Lake whitefish are crashing in Lakes Michigan and Huron, and more than a dozen leading scientists released a report highlighting climate change impacts on the Great Lakes region.

For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/

Dogs at the Beach, Whitefish on the Decline, Warming on the Rise

Bay City celebrates the 30th annual Saginaw Bay Waterfowl & Outdoor Festival, the once-endangered Kirtland’s warbler isn’t doing so well these days, and lawmakers advocating for the Great Lakes have a new statistics hub.

For more, visit https://mrgreatlakes.com/

Waterfowl Fest On, Kirtland’s Pop Down, Stats Hub Up

Chatham House is an independent policy instute, based in London. We have been a source of independent analysis, trusted dialogue and influential ideas for one hundred years. Today, at the beginning of our second century, we continue to offer solutions to global challenges and actively seek to empower the next generation to change their world.

Bringing together the United Nations development system to deliver on the Global Goals for people and planet.

This SoundCloud is my Project Freeman Music 'Works In Progress' Platform.
Here are all the Demos I've captured of my Compositions to date, including my 'Songs of Freedom', which are categorised as Relating, Realisation, Remedy & Rebellion (and Revelry!) on the 'Road to Redemption', from Serf to Self, from Slave to Sovereign. 
The demos are of various quality, from the early 90's Gregorian to the present day... 
PLUS here I share audio of 'Project Freeman' presentations and interviews (these are more like podcasts, but some also include songs) 

The songs start off as rough demos in various playlists here, and are then added to the 'Project Freeman Music Official Releases' playlist once they are finished, recorded and released to the major music platforms. (You can get your own copies of these via my Bandcamp link below, with all proceeds going to support my work and causes).
Therefore the quality of the demos here varies enormously, from old 1990s amateur recordings on cassette tape, to amateur home studio demos, to raw acoustic demos on the road in the camper van, to overdubbed tracks on the move, to more polished finished works etc etc

I have over 200 songs at various stages of production. My aim is to gradually publish my complete catalogue online, so the main thing here is to 'hear how the song goes' not to be fussy about the quality of recordings or performances.
Also, 'Tracks' have not been shared here in any particular order, so more recent Tracks could actually be much older, poorer quality demos and it's not possible to change the order of the Tracks once they have been uploaded, so please bare all this in mind when listening to 'Tracks'. It's probably best to choose a 'Playlist' and go from there :)

If you're looking for the best quality versions of the songs please go straight to the 'Project Freeman Music Official Releases' playlist

Lastly, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
Us amateur, unsigned artists don't have big budgets behind us to promote our works so I'm very grateful to you for stopping by my little corner of the internet and checking out what I'm up to ;)
The best gift you can give a song writer is to listen to their creations, so please know that I very much appreciate any plays and or re-posts & shares that you give my 'babies' ;)

Peace, love and freedom
Litmus A Freeman
Project Freeman Music

Jeff Kart, a.k.a. "Mr. Great Lakes," hosts Delta College Public Radio's weekly look at environmental issues.

Podcast series from Cornell University Press. Changing the world one book at a time.

EcoJustice Radio presents environmental and climate stories from a social justice frame, featuring voices not necessarily heard on mainstream media.

Our purpose is to amplify community voices, broaden the reach of grassroots-based movements, and inspire action. We investigate solutions for social, environmental, and climate issues with an eye to advance human health, steward wild landscapes, and solve the climate crisis across the USA and the world.

Featured weekly on KPFK Los Angeles and KPFT Houston, and found on all major podcast apps. We are nationally syndicated through the Pacifica Network and PRX and heard on public radio stations across the US and downloaded in over 25 countries.

Co-hosts Jack Eidt, Carry Kim, and Jessica Aldridge present a broad range of perspectives: land defenders and water protectors; Indigenous leaders, front/fenceline community spokespeople; youth organizers; ecosystem and land stewards; regenerative farmers and permaculture specialists; spiritual and faith leaders; environmental health advocates and practitioners; documentary filmmakers; climate scientists; and political decision makers.

EcoJustice Radio [http://EcoJusticeRadio.org] is produced by SoCal350.org since 2017. 

Tune in live to KPFK Radio Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM (PT) at 90.7 FM Los Angeles, 98.7 FM Santa Barbara, 93.7 FM North San Diego, 99.5 FM Ridgecrest-China Lake, or KPFK.org. 

We also are featured on KPFT Houston from 4 to 5 PM (CT) at 90.1 FM or KPFT.org and other public radio stations on the Pacifica Network.

RPA Radio is the official podcast of Regional Plan Association (RPA). We discuss all things regional planning across the tri-state region. 

RPA is the oldest metropolitan planning organization in the US. We use urban planning, research, and advocacy to help make the tri-state region a better place to live.

WURD Radio is the only African-American owned and operated talk radio station in Pennsylvania, and one of few in the country. Taking a multimedia approach – on-air, online and in the community – WURD is widely recognized as the pulse of the African-American community locally, regionally, and nationally. From mayoral races to presidential elections, from the street corner to the corner suite, WURD has tackled the hard issues as an influential, respected and powerful voice in the marketplace.

Green Street is a science-based environmental health program hosted by Patti and Doug Wood. Each week, we bring you news and information you need to know and practical solutions for navigating an unhealthy world.

'As the Season Turns' is a podcast created by Ffern (www.ffern.co) and presented by the nature writer Lia Leendertz. Each episode, released on the first of every month, is a guide to what to look out for in the month ahead - from the sky above to the land below. Ffern is a natural fragrance maker based in Somerset. Working with the rhythms of the seasons, they blend, barrel-age and bottle four fragrances a year, released at the equinox and solstice. Each fragrance is made to order for the names on the Ffern production ledger. To join the ledger and find out more visit www.ffern.co

What are the climate stories that really matter? What breakthrough innovations and ambitious business initiatives could genuinely accelerate the transition to a net-zero, circular economy? And who’ll take home the coveted Big Fat Sustainability Uncovered Quiz of the Year trophy? Join the edie team for this long-running show which makes the big climate issues bite-sized.

Sustainability Uncovered uncovers some of most inspiring and insightful sustainability and climate action stories from across the globe. The show features live in-the-studio guests, leader interviews, need-to-know round-ups, listener quizzes and more – all wrapped up into monthly episodes.

Whether you’re a business leader, climate expert, environmental professional, youth activist, or just someone with a passion for all things sustainability and climate action – this podcast is for you!

For edie's 1:1 interviews with leaders and special audio features, search 'edie Extra'.

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