Ben Goldfarb, an environmental journalist and author of "Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet," unravels the surprising toll roads take on wildlife. He reveals that a staggering one million animals are killed daily on U.S. roads, and discusses the urgent need to address habitat disruption and road noise's impact on both human health and animal behavior. Goldfarb also highlights innovative wildlife overpass projects aimed at boosting genetic diversity and ensuring safe animal migrations, painting a vivid picture of our interconnected ecosystems.

Ecology expert Ben Goldfarb discusses road ecology and the negative impact of roads on wildlife mobility. He highlights the challenges of balancing human infrastructure with wildlife conservation efforts, including the use of machine learning for detecting roadkill and the need for environmental restoration and conservation.

Conservation journalist Ben Goldfarb discusses road ecology, highlighting the detrimental effects of roads on wildlife mobility. He explores innovative road designs to protect wildlife, the ecological significance of beavers in carbon sequestration, AI technology in wildlife monitoring, and challenges in environmental journalism. The podcast also covers sustainable transportation options in urban areas and the role of conservation education in inspiring hope for the future.

Ben Goldfarb, an award-winning science journalist, discusses road ecology and the impact of roadkill. Topics include wildlife crossings, skunk smells, moose impacts, ocelot facts, how to avoid roadkill, and the ethics of picking up dead animals. Ben's book, "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet", is also mentioned.

Explore the concept of shifting baseline syndrome and its impact on environmental perceptions. Learn about the decline of lamprey eel population, ecosystem impact, and conservation efforts. Discover how this syndrome distorts our view of environmental changes and the importance of conservation and native plant restoration.