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Nature in Crisis

London Review of Books
Climate Change
The Blue Machine
Ecofascism
Plant Intelligence
Rachel Carson
Gaia Hypothesis
Fascism
Plants
Great Acceleration
Planetary Boundaries
James Lovelock
Whanganui River
Roy Scranton
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Urban Gentrification
Bird Murals
Displacement
Far Right
The Light Eaters
Oceanography

In a time of climate breakdown and mass extinction there is a new urgency to environmental writing, both as literature and as science. So In their series, Meehan Crist and Peter Godfrey-Smith consider some of the most significant books published in the last few years, along with classic texts by Rachel Carson, James Lovelock and Robin Wall Kimmerer – tracing a loose arc from biology to society via... more

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‘The Rise of Ecofascism: Climate Change and the Far Right’ is a different kind of book from the others Meehan and Peter have discussed so far in their series, even as their focus has shifted from biology to society. Its authors, Sam Moore and Alex Ro... more

Over the past twelve years, the walls and shop shutters of Upper Manhattan have been gradually filled by giant paintings of climate-threatened birds, inspired by the species depicted by the artist John James Audubon, who lived in the area. Emily Rabo... more

At Chaco Canyon in the New Mexico desert lie the ruins of a once vibrant and extensive Ancestral Puebloan civilisation. Sometime in the 12th century the society fell into decline, as a fifty-year drought may have helped to push the settlement to coll... more

Through folktales, memoir and hard science, Robin Wall Kimmerer’s 'Braiding Sweetgrass' argues for the intertwining of Indigenous knowledge systems and empirical science, to support ‘mutual flourishing’ between humans and the environment. 'Braiding S... more

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Sam Moore
Co-author of The Rise of Ecofascism
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Episode: ‘The Rise of Ecofascism: Climate Change and the Far Right’ by Alex Roberts and Sam Moore
Alex Roberts
Co-author of The Rise of Ecofascism
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Episode: ‘The Rise of Ecofascism: Climate Change and the Far Right’ by Alex Roberts and Sam Moore
Emily Raboteau
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Episode: ‘Lessons for Survival’ by Emily Raboteau

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Meehan Crist
Host of Close Readings series and writer in residence in biological sciences; affiliated with Columbia University and previously with London Review of Books.
Peter Godfrey-Smith
Co-host; professor of history and philosophy of science; frequently discusses philosophical and scientific dimensions of environmental topics.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • designed for Climate Change Deniers

    yet another reason to regret subscribing to Close Readings. Listening to LRB lovies isn't a thing I'd waste my wages on.

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    amcqu
    Australia6 months ago

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Listeners praise the rigorous, interdisciplinary approach but some feel the tone can be professorial or inaccessible at times.
The series is valued for its careful, literature-informed treatment of urgent environmental questions.
Critics note occasional bias toward academic framing, with calls for more accessible summaries.

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Two hosts lead close-reading conversations around major environmental books and ideas, blending literary critique, history, philosophy, and science. Episodes commonly explore climate justice, ecological ethics, and political dimensions of nature, from ecofascism and the rights of nature to plant intelligence and the role of art in environmental action. The format often combines rigorous textual analysis with broader societal context, featuring scholars and authors as guests. A standout aspect is the interdisciplinary approach that ties canonical environmental writing to contemporary debates, offering listeners thoughtful frameworks for understanding ecological crises and potential paths forward. This makes it useful for listeners seeking de... more

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