Human Nature Odyssey, Episode 21. Earth Abides (Part 1): Life After Civilization
You ever go on a little trip, to just get away from it all — only to come home and find all of civilization collapsed while you were gone and you might be the last person left on earth? Well then you could totally relate to George R. Stewart’s 1949 science-fiction novel, “Earth Abides.”
April 9, 2026
Why capitalism relies on nature and care work it does not pay for
Modern economies depend on unpriced ecosystem functions and undervalued care and reproductive labor—essential inputs that are difficult to commodify. This tension helps explain environmental degradation, social strain, and the limits of market systems.
April 9, 2026
‘What do we value most?’ Rethinking resilience in a time of polycrisis
Professor Jem Bendell proposed the “Deep Adaptation” framework to help people respond to the climate crisis. As global crises intensify, new questions focused on reclamation and regeneration offer ways to navigate an increasingly uncertain world.
April 9, 2026
Crazy Town: Episode 122 Birdbrained: When nature and technology collide
Jason, Rob, and Asher explore the world of competitive birding, the relationship between those who love nature and the technology they use to connect to it, and how even the most gentle of shared passions can get corrupted by status-fueled competition.
April 8, 2026
Trump’s ‘God Squad’ pits energy vs. endangered species, but protecting wildlife can be good for business
Would you rather have abundant and affordable energy or a clean, healthy planet where wildlife can flourish? It sounds like an either/or choice, but it doesn’t have to be.
April 8, 2026
Why we’re still marching toward collapse—and how to break the “consensus trance”
We continue down a path of collective destruction, in part because of a belief system so pervasive it feels like reality itself. Recognizing our deep interconnectedness is essential to building a more just and sustainable future.
April 8, 2026
The restorative promise of agroecology: Farming for sovereignty and resilience in Malawi – Part II
In Malawi, farmers who have embraced agroecology are navigating the challenges of climate change, market pressures, and community needs.
April 7, 2026
Truth, lies, and loyalty in the age of Trumpism
Why do people cling to falsehoods, even in the face of evidence? Both truth and lies serve social purposes, but holding onto reason becomes essential as we face climate change and rising Trumpism.
April 7, 2026
How California’s war on smog and its ambitious car pollution rules made everyone’s air cleaner
The Clean Air Act gave California the authority to issue tough pollution standards for vehicles, spurring the development of the catalytic converter and cleaning up America’s air.
April 7, 2026
Climate cracks are spreading — and even the system knows it can’t hold
From scientists to intelligence agencies, repeated warnings about climate and ecological collapse have gone largely unanswered by governments, media and markets.
April 6, 2026
Prairie Prophecy: A powerful new film on Wes Jackson and the future of agriculture
A new documentary, Prairie Prophecy, explores the life and work of ecologist Wes Jackson, offering a compelling vision for the future of agriculture, sustainability, and our relationship with the land.
April 6, 2026
The restorative promise of agroecology: Farming for sovereignty and resilience in Malawi
In Malawi, where agriculture is central to daily life, an internship with an agroecology organisation offers an inside look at farming practices that challenge industrial food systems and support food sovereignty.
April 6, 2026














