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Nicolás Felipe Rueda speaks with Abby Reyes and Carolina Sarmiento about Indigenous cosmologies, environmental justice, and Abby's new memoir, Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice. The post Cosmo-Visions of Truth After Violence: A Conversation with Abby Reyes and Carolina Sarmiento appeared first on Edge Effects.

Jen Rose Smith speaks with Hi'ilei Julia Hobart about her new book, Ice Geographies: The Colonial Politics of Race and Indigeneity in the Arctic. They discuss the racial and colonial politics of the arctic and the political stakes of writing about Alaska as an Eyak scholar. The post The Colonial Politics of Arctic Landscapes: A Conversation with Jen Rose Smith appeared first on Edge Effects.

In this insightful discussion, Alexander Menrisky, a Professor of English and author, explores the subtle and pervasive nature of ecofascism in American culture. He delves into how everyday narratives can foster ecofascist violence, contrasting it with overt extremist actions. Menrisky critiques the right’s use of green rhetoric to propagate xenophobic ideas and highlights the cultural roots of ecofascism, touching on topics like psychedelics, elitism, and the impact of consumption on ecological identity. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of environment and ideology.

In this engaging discussion, Brenda Becette, an acclaimed Argentinian author known for her award-winning collection La Parte Profunda, explores the powerful intersections of fiction, feminism, and environmentalism. She delves into how her dystopian narratives reflect real-world issues, with a focus on woman-centered stories as a form of defense against oppression. Brenda also shares her journey from short stories to novel writing and emphasizes the urgent need for art to provoke environmental consciousness.

Laleh Ahmad speaks with Ramachandra Guha on his new book, Speaking with Nature (2024). They discuss the history of environmentalism in India and how it differs from the West, especially through key thinkers' intertwining of social justice and nature. The post Knowledge Politics and the Making of Indian Environmental History: A Conversation with Ramachandra Guha appeared first on Edge Effects.

In this special episode, Edge Effects and the SustainUW Podcast team collaborate to discuss the history of Earth Day in the United States, bring a glimpse of Earth Fest celebrations on UW-Madison's campus, and underline the importance of embracing environmental protection beyond just April 22. The post What Comes After Earth Day? appeared first on Edge Effects.

Bethany Wiggin speaks with Nathaniel Otjen and Juan Rubio on the significance of public-facing environmental humanities via their podcast MINING FOR THE CLIMATE. They discuss the local experiences of lithium mining, the value of narrative, community-driven work in an academic setting, and the futures they envision for the university as a whole. The post Podcasting for the Climate: A Conversation with Nathaniel Otjen, Juan Manuel Rubio, & Bethany Wiggin appeared first on Edge Effects.

In this first-of-its-kind special episode, environmental humanities authors Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and Ben Stanley discuss their newly published books, connections between their disparate topics, and the importance of nuance in environmental justice. The post Of Supermarkets, Shipwrecks, and Seasons: A Conversation with Sarah Dimick, Lisa Han, and Ben Stanley appeared first on Edge Effects.

Prerna Rana speaks with Sarah Robert and Jennifer Gaddis about their new book, Transforming School Food Politics Around the World. They discuss school food programs' catalytic potential in the betterment of global health, agriculture, and care. The post Cafeteria Care around the World: A Conversation with Jennifer Gaddis and Sarah A. Robert appeared first on Edge Effects.

CHE Director Will Brockliss sits down with documentary filmmaker Jeff Spitz to reflect on the twenty fifth anniversary of his film THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY. Their conversation spans partnering with the Navajo Nation, ethical filmmaking, and the significance this film had not only on uranium cleanup in Monument Valley, Utah, but on one family who lives there. The post THE RETURN OF NAVAJO BOY, 25 Years Later: A Conversation with Jeff Spitz appeared first on Edge Effects.