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Crossings

How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet
Book • 2023
In 'Crossings,' Ben Goldfarb delves into the burgeoning field of road ecology, detailing how roads have transformed the planet and the lives of both humans and wildlife.

The book highlights the extensive ecological damage caused by roads, including roadkill, habitat fragmentation, and noise pollution.

Goldfarb travels globally to investigate how roads affect various species and ecosystems, and he introduces readers to the scientists and conservationists working to develop innovative solutions such as wildlife crossing structures.

The book also explores the social and environmental impacts of roads on human communities, particularly in urban areas, and discusses potential remedies like demolishing harmful urban highways and implementing more sustainable infrastructure designs.

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Mentioned in 2 episodes

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Nathan Poirier
as an example of authors thinking that long-distance trips in his car is not contradictory to respecting animals.
Exploring Topics in Non/Human Coexistence, Part 1
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Ben Goldfarb
as the subject of his new book.
Animal Crossing: The Destructive Nature of Roads
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Peter Sokolowski
as an example sentence using the word wanderlust.
wanderlust
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Ira Flatow
as next month's Sci-Fi Book Club selection, focusing on road ecology.
Why Do We Keep Widening Highways If It Doesn’t Reduce Traffic?

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