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John R. McNeill emphasizes the need for environmental history to broaden its scope by addressing underexplored regions, eras, and themes.

Amy M. Hay examines the history of Agent Orange and its environmental and human consequences—a story that represented a transnational history.

A long struggle on the part of the Mi’gmaq community of Listuguj to continue fishing, despite arrests and financial pressures, has cleared the way for the resurgent power of Mi’gmaq law to govern the fishery, and to face the salmon aquaculture industry with confidence.

David Frank, Paul Robinson, and Wally Samuel highlight how the Ahousaht Nation navigates fish farming by balancing economic benefits, environmental stewardship, and cultural values through local governance and negotiated agreements.

Otto Andreassen advocates for the utilization of a framework compromising environmental, economic, social, and institutional dimensions to address the multifaceted challenges of the Norwegian salmon farming industry and to achieve a holistic sustainability.

Bjarne Johansen advocates for the restoration of coastal Sami fishing rights and stricter limits on river and salmon farming practices to protect wild salmon, cultural traditions, and fjord communities from environmental and regulatory harm.

In this piece, Paul Holm reflects on the relevance of environmental-humanities research in addressing contemporary environmental challenges.