Exhibition chapter
On Curating a Student Exhibition | Ghosh in Munich
Reflections on curating the virtual exhibition Amitav Ghosh in Munich by Franziska Bax.
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Exhibition chapter
On Opium and Imperialism: The Flag Under Which the Empire Sails May No Longer Be the Union Jack | Ghosh in Munich
Reflections on Amitav Ghosh’s Gun Island by Nakul Heroor.
Perspectives
Green City: Explorations and Visions of Urban Sustainability
This volume explores the “green city” concept from a global and interdisciplinary perspective. Contributions examine the conflicts inherent in eco-modernization and investigate opportunities to respond meaningfully to urban environmental challenges.
Multimedia | journal article
"Responses to Air Pollution Based on Historical and Current Policies in the EU and ASEAN"
The authors seek to ascertain if ASEAN can respond to regional human-induced environmental problems given existing problems of national sovereignty and the interest-based character of ASEAN-type associations, since ASEAN’s goal, in contrast to that of the EU, has been regional cooperation rather than regional integration. The aim is to highlight the status of the respective policy frameworks and exemplify areas in which the regions can learn from one another in the field of air pollution, given its global relevance for climate change.
Multimedia | Env. blogs & websites
The Encyclopedia of Earth
The Encyclopedia of Earth is a free, expert-reviewed collection of content contributed by scholars/professionals who collaborate and review each other’s work.
Perspectives Article
On the Role of Natural Hazards and Catastrophes
Historian Uwe Lübken examines how the perception of natural hazards and catastrophes shifts from being historically seen as “Acts of God” to now being viewed as side effects of modernization and a social responsibility.
Multimedia | podcast
Interview with Joel Alden Schlosser, author of Herodotus in the Anthropocene
In this episode from the New Books Network podcast, Joel Alden Schlosser is interviewed on his recent book, Herodotus in the Anthropocene.
Perspectives Article
Future Research Needs in Environmental History: Regions, Eras, and Themes
John R. McNeill emphasizes the need for environmental history to broaden its scope by addressing underexplored regions, eras, and themes.
Multimedia | film profile
The Carbon Rush
This film explores the negative impacts of the multi-billion dollar carbon offsetting industry on those people who are most impacted but least heard.