Ben Goldfarb

Ben Goldfarb, an environmental journalist and author of "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet," dives into the hidden chaos caused by our vast network of roads. He explores how roadways disrupt ecosystems and lead to alarming declines in amphibian populations, while sharing stories of wildlife adapting to these dangers. Goldfarb also introduces innovative solutions like highway overpasses and wildlife crossings, showcasing a hopeful path toward coexistence between roads and nature.

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.