Dave Goulson, "Silent Earth: Averting the Insect Apocalypse" (Harper, 2021)

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Nancy Castaldo, "Squirrel: How a Backyard Forager Shapes Our World" (Island Press, 2025)

Squirrels are a common sight, seemingly everywhere in wild and urban nature. Their chattering antics in city parks delight us while their raids on our backyard gardens and birdfeeders never fail to exasperate. But squirrels are more than amusing backyard entertainers, and few of ...  Show more

China’s Climate and Air Quality Governance and EU-China Cooperation

When it comes to the global challenges posed by climate change and environmental issues, China has been presented both as a source of problems and a provider of solutions. In this episode, we examine the current state of China’s climate and environmental policies with Dr. Hermann ...  Show more

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