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Multimedia | film profile
Black Stork, White Stork
An ethnographic documentary film that follows an aging misfit bachelor as he negotiates his status in a world changed by nature conservation and the loss of traditional farming and forestry in Poland’s Białowieża Forest.
Multimedia | book excerpt
“Introduction to Environmental Art.”
Linda Weintraub introduces eco-art strategies, genres, issues, and, approaches.
Exhibition chapter
Letter from Rachel Shindelar to Tim Jackson | Beyond Doom and Gloom
A chapter of the virtual exhibition “Beyond Doom and Gloom: An Exploration through Letters,” this letter discusses sustainability without growth in relation to a hopeful view on possible outcomes of climate change. The exhibition is curated by environmental educator Elin Kelsey.
Exhibition chapter
Letter from Susanne Schmitt to the Oceans and Lakes Aquarium | Beyond Doom and Gloom
A chapter of the virtual exhibition “Beyond Doom and Gloom: An Exploration through Letters,” this letter presents the aquarium as a source of optimism. The exhibition is curated by environmental educator Elin Kelsey.
Perspectives Article
Challenges to Fieldwork before 1914 and Today: Adaptation, Omission, Rediscovery
The challenges for mountain fieldwork today are different than those faced by researchers a century ago. This article looks at differences in funding, surveying practices, and academic networks and debate.
Perspectives Article
The Challenge of Scale in Environmental History: A Small Meditation on a Large Matter
Using the example of mountains in South America, this article illustrates how different ways of thinking about scale can shape the questions we ask.
Perspectives Article
Mountains beyond Mountains: Cross-Cultural Reflections on China
A cross-cultural dialogue on the cultural and environmental history of mountains in China.
Perspectives Article
Pursuing Environmental History on India’s Himalayas: Challenges and Rewards
A reflection on the challenges of doing environmental history research in the diverse region of the Himalayas.
Exhibition chapter
Letter from Mark Wilson to Rachel Carson | Beyond Doom and Gloom
A chapter of the virtual exhibition “Beyond Doom and Gloom: An Exploration through Letters,” this letter shows apprecation to the hopeful spirit of Rachel Carson. The exhibition is curated by environmental educator Elin Kelsey.