Trees can talk. That’s the surprising discovery at the heart of ecologist Suzanne Simard’s over thirty-five years of research in the forests of Canada, where she grew up. Her new book, Finding the Mother Tree, is in many ways an autobiography, tracing her family’s connection to the land. But it’s also about her years of […]
Budgeting the Value of Nature
Take a class in economics, and you will soon discover the concept of “externalities” — those effects of production or consumption that are not priced or valued in the marketplace. Pollution and wildlife habitat loss are good examples of negative externalities. Because neither air quality nor a healthy ecosystem have any value in a purely […]
Wisconsin’s Old Growth Forests
What are old-growth forests? How did European settlement of Wisconsin change our landscape and what remains of our ancient forests? In this edition of Perpetual Notion Machine, host Patrick Sajbel speaks with John Bates, naturalist and author of nine books on Wisconsin. John spent over 30 years in research of the ecosystems of Northern Wisconsin, […]
The Secret Life of Beavers—And Why They Matter
It’s a beaver affair! Beavers may seem like humble creatures, but it turns out they are quite an influential species that have played a major role in shaping the American landscape. To set the record straight about these little critters, today guest host Jonah Chester spends the hour with Ben Goldfarb, environmental journalist and author […]
The Case for Ecosocialism
Today on the show, Allen discusses the twin catastrophes of capitalism and the climate crisis with ecosocialist activist Ian Angus. Among other things, they talk about the problem with ecofascist arguments about “overpopulation,” why the COVID-19 pandemic is an ecological crisis, and the promises of ecosocialism. Ian Angus is the founder and editor of the […]
Herbarium: Group Show
A herbarium amasses a collection of botanical specimens for future study, providing a vegetal snapshot of an area’s ecology and field guide for identifying wildlife. While imagery in this exhibition may not be based entirely on real plants, their rendering inspires close looking with a nod toward scientific study. This exhibition encompasses a variety of […]
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