New Books in Environmental Studies

Marshall Poe

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Environmental History

Environmental Stewardship

Soviet Union

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Degrowth

Liberty Hyde Bailey

China

Indigenous History

American Environmentalism

Environmental Health

Climate Crisis

Human Development Index

Ecological Footprint

Electricity

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Charles Watkins, "Trees Ancient and Modern: Woodland Cultures and Conservation" (Reaktion, 2025)

Charles Watkins joins Jana Byars to talk about his new book, Trees Ancient and Modern (Reaktion, 2025). This delightful new book explores the relationship between trees and people and reveals how people have used, valued and understood forests over t... more

5 Nov 2025 • 55 min

Michael Maniates, "The Living-Green Myth" (Polity Press, 2025)

Dr. Michael F. Maniates is a leading scholar in environmental politics and sustainability studies whose work has fundamentally reshaped how researchers and policymakers understand consumption, responsibility, and power in environmental change.

In th... more

2 Nov 2025 • 51 min

Garrett Hardin’s Tragic Environmentalism

An ecologist in California claimed that the iron laws of nature locked humanity into destroying our environment. This meant that we must take drastic measures to rein in unfettered capitalism and the American habit of overconsumption, lest we deplete... more

27 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 15 min

A Song for the Horses: Musical Heritage for More-than-Human Futures in Mongolia

As permafrost in Siberia continues to melt and the steppe in the Gobi turns to desert, people in Mongolia are faced with overlapping climate crises. Some nomadic herders describe climate change as the end of a world. They are quick to add that the wo... more

27 Oct 2025 • 1 hr 3 min

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R. Jisung Park

Assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania, researching the effects of the natural environment on labor markets

University of Pennsylvania

Episode: R. Jisung Park, "Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Jesse Rodenbiker

Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at Rutgers University, author of Ecological States

Rutgers University

Episode: Jesse Rodenbiker, "Ecological States: Politics of Science and Nature in Urbanizing China" (Cornell UP, 2023)

Eva Meijer

Philosopher, visual artist, writer, and singer-songwriter

University of Amsterdam

Episode: Eva Meijer, "Multispecies Assemblies" (Vine Press, 2025)

Ron Broglio

Author of *Animal Revolution* and an expert in animal studies

University of Minnesota Press

Episode: Ron Broglio, "Animal Revolution" (U Minnesota Press, 2022)

Deborah Gordon

Senior Principal in the Climate Intelligence Program at RMI and Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute at Brown University.

RMI

Episode: Deborah Gordon, "No Standard Oil: Managing Abundant Petroleum in a Warming World" (Oxford UP, 2021)

Ma Tianjie

Author of In Search of Green China, long-time journalist and environmental activist based in Beijing.

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Episode: In Search of Green China: Ma Tianjie on Pan Yue and the CCP’s “Ecological Civilization"

Lily Hsueh

Associate professor in economics and public policy at Arizona State University with research bridging economics, public policy, and management.

Arizona State University

Episode: Lily Hsueh, "Corporations at Climate Crossroads: Multilevel Governance, Public Policy, and Global Climate Action" (MIT Press, 2025)

Priyanka Kumar

Author of 'The Light Between Apple Trees, Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit'

Episode: The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit

Klaus Dodds

Former Executive Dean of the School of Life Sciences at Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London

Episode: Mia Bennett and Klaus Dodds, "Unfrozen: The Fight for the Future of the Arctic" (Yale UP, 2025)

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Marshall Poe

Founder and editor, with a strong emphasis on environmental literature and podcasting.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings

Great series
As an environmental social scientist, this series is a great way to keep up with the literature. A lot of coverage of the more critical theoretical side of the field, but that reflects monograph publishing.
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A Song for the Horses: Musical Heritage for More-than-Human Futures in Mongolia

Q: How does learning the horse fiddle differ for someone who comes from a Western music background compared to those in Mongolia?

For someone with a Western music background, accessing the horse fiddle can involve adapting to a different cultural approach to music, heavily influenced by the landscape and social environment in Mongolia, rather than solely technical proficiency.

A Song for the Horses: Musical Heritage for More-than-Human Futures in Mongolia

Q: Could you talk a little more about the environmental aspect of your research?

Musicians express their concerns about climate change through music, seeing it as a way to connect and convey their experiences of ecological changes in their environment.

A Song for the Horses: Musical Heritage for More-than-Human Futures in Mongolia

Q: Can you give listeners a bit more of a sense of the institutions and the different geographical places where horse fiddle music is taught and played?

There are significant differences between how horse fiddle music is taught in urban centers, such as Ulaanbaatar, compared to its traditional roots in nomadic encampments, affecting how it's perceived and practiced today.

A Song for the Horses: Musical Heritage for More-than-Human Futures in Mongolia

Q: Could you talk a little bit more about how this form of musical practice is integrated into people's everyday lives?

The horse fiddle is very much integrated into the daily lives of Mongolian nomads, who play it for livestock, during community gatherings, and as part of both traditional and modern music scenes, reflecting their relationships with the landscape and animals.

R. Jisung Park, "Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World" (Princeton UP, 2025)

Q: How does heat affect the way we work, study, or even think?

Research shows that higher temperatures can lead to lower test scores, decreased labor productivity, and even increased crime rates.

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Episodes provide engaging discussions on contemporary environmental issues and the latest advancements in environmental science. Interviews frequently feature authors who have penned significant works concerning ecological dynamics, historical environmental practices, and the relationship between nature and society. The content tends to emphasize critical topics such as colonialism in environmental contexts, climate change, and sustainable practices, making it particularly relevant for those interested in the nexus of science and socio-political challenges related to the environment. Unique insights from experts across various fields enrich the conversations, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of environmental topics and stimulate crit... more

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