One of conservation’s greatest achievements happened mostly by accident and is still hiding in plain sight for most of us. When settlers established cities in the United States, they decimated the existing ecosystems. But in recent decades, as environmental historian Peter Alagona illustrates, there has been a remarkable return of wildlife to urban areas across … Continued
As the world rushes headlong into the climate emergency, what might a liberatory approach look like, that would avert ecological disaster while making another world possible? Drew Pendergrass and Troy Vettese have laid out one vision for eco-socialism that takes on the difficult question of how to plan society in a radically different way. Resources: … Continued
In the United States, few things seem as wholesome as camping, letting us temporarily escape the daily grind and commune with nature and each other. But Phoebe Young argues that camping has a complicated history, which tell us a lot about Americans’ notions of nature and the nation. She discusses the various forms that camping … Continued
In the United States, few things seem as wholesome as camping, letting us temporarily escape the daily grind and commune with nature and each other. But Phoebe Young argues that camping has a complicated history, which tell us a lot about Americans’ notions of nature and the nation. She discusses the various forms that camping … Continued
A conversation with Obi Kaufmann, artist, illustrator, writer, about how the beauties of nature can save the world. Hosted by Kris Welch.
There have been numerous exposés of the conditions in factory farms, where livestock are crammed together by the hundreds of thousands. But anthropologist Alex Blanchette argues that animal agribusiness, rather than being a sordid, exceptional case, has represented the cutting edge of capitalist industry for more than one hundred years. He discusses the exploitation of … Continued
All around us, species are dying in record numbers. The means that have been used to prevent mass extinction are patently not working, throwing the broad field of ecological conservation into crisis. Robert Fletcher and Brahm Büscher argue that conservation has been entwined with colonialism and capitalism since its beginning — and that it’s time … Continued
Caroline hosts learned Druid John Michael Greer, that we may discern the metaphysical, political, cultural strategy for now. Mirror*Window*Door John Michael Greer is a widely respected author and blogger in the fields of nature spirituality, the environment, occult topics, and the future of industrial society. He is the author of over fifty books and writes … Continued
Caroline hosts long-time ally, Star Hawk, author, perma-culture animist, that we may paint doors in the walls of the Reality Police to open democratic animism wheel and deal between worlds. www.starhawk.org Support The Visionary Activist Show on Patreon for weekly Chart & Themes ($4/month) and more… *Woof*Woof*Wanna*Play?!?*
Research shows that spending significant time in nature can lead to better immunity, reduced anger, good sleep, and increased energy. Has your doctor prescribed Nature for your health? Join Nurse Rona and guests, and call with your questions.
