New Books in Environmental Studies

Marshall Poe

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Environmental History

Environmental Justice

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Environmental Politics

Colonialism

Agriculture

Capitalism

Anthropocene

Forest Rights Act

Nature

Lithium

Parking

Energy Transition

Japan

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Ellicott City

Social Movements

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Javier Arbona-Homar, "Explosivity: Following What Remains" (U Minnesota Press, 2025)

Offering a novel approach to contemporary landscape studies, Explosivity: Following What Remains (U Minnesota Press, 2025) unearths the hidden legacies of violence that have shaped the physical and cultural environment of the San Francisco Bay area. ... more

8 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

Robert B. Marks, "Deep Time in the Mono Lake Basin: Nature and History Over the Last 10,000 Years" (U California Press, 2026)

"Deep Time," a way of understanding the distant past popularized in the late 20th century by the writer John McPhee, changes our perspective on history. When looked at in the context of tectonic movements long-term climate shifts, human affairs can s... more

7 Jun 2026 • 55 min

Ann Carlson, "Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air" (U California Press, 2026)

Los Angeles and smog have been synonymous for decades. From the 1940s

through the 1980s, children breathed air so heavy with lead that their

blood was poisoned with it. In 1970, officials declared smog alerts on

235 days. But the last smog alert h... more

6 Jun 2026 • 33 min

Ashok Malhotra, "Imperial Science, the Organic Movement and the Path to Shangri La, 1900-1969" (UCL Press, 2026)

Imperial Science, the Organic Movement and the Path to Shangri La, 1900-1969 (UCL Press, 2026) is a global history project that examines the diffusion of scientific

and environmental discourses from India to Britain and the US.

Ashok Malhotra exami... more

6 Jun 2026 • 35 min

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Gregory Kenicer

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Episode: Gregory Kenicer, "Scottish Plant Names: An A–Z" (Birlinn, 2026)

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Episode: Daniela Soto-Hernández, "Lithium Extraction in Chile: Ontological, Ecological and Economic Dimensions" (Routledge, 2025)

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Gregory Kenicer, "Scottish Plant Names: An A–Z" (Birlinn, 2026)

Q: How did you decide which plant names to include, and what was the research process like beyond simply listing names?

The guest describes filtering an initial pool of about 1,100 native species, accounting for dialectal variation and historical spelling, and prioritizing names that would be familiar or culturally meaningful to readers, aided by Gaelic poetry and local literature to capture regional diversity.

Gregory Kenicer, "Scottish Plant Names: An A–Z" (Birlinn, 2026)

Q: Could you start us off please by introducing yourself a little bit and tell us why you decided to write this book?

Greg explains his role at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, his focus on Scottish ethnobotany, and the Flora Celtica project that laid groundwork for collecting and comparing plant names across languages, which motivated compiling a comprehensive A–Z of Scottish plant names.

Daniela Soto-Hernández, "Lithium Extraction in Chile: Ontological, Ecological and Economic Dimensions" (Routledge, 2025)

Q: What are the implications of your relational approach for the energy transition as a whole?

She argues there is no one-size-fits-all energy transition, emphasizes interdependence of social, ecological, and political factors, and calls for justice-centered commitments that recognize multiple worlds and Indigenous sovereignty.

Daniela Soto-Hernández, "Lithium Extraction in Chile: Ontological, Ecological and Economic Dimensions" (Routledge, 2025)

Q: Could you tell us a bit more about the fragmentation interconnection device and how it helps understand energy transformation?

Daniela explains that the device frames sustainability debates by highlighting interconnections and moving away from fragmented, technocratic problem-solving toward a systemic, relational understanding that includes Indigenous knowledge and multiple actors.

Kate Brown, "Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present and Future of the Self-Provisioning City" (W. W. Norton, 2026)

Q: How did enclosure and privatization of land influence the rise of allotment gardens and urban agriculture movements?

Enclosure privatized common lands, forcing displaced rural communities into cities. In response, people organized allotments and informal gardens that reused waste, built soils, and created durable communities. These practices evolved into a broader civic and political movement that challenged dominant property regimes and reimagined welfare at the local level.

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This show features scholarly conversations around recently published books and research in environmental studies, often tying history, policy, and social justice to tangible environmental issues. Episodes frequently explore urban resilience, climate politics, environmental justice, and the cultural dimensions of environmental crises through cross-disciplinary lenses like anthropology, literature, architecture, and law. A notable strength is the blend of historical depth with contemporary relevance, bringing archival research and fieldwork into accessible discussions that appeal to researchers, students, and practitioners alike.

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