A story about the environmental conflict between GM soy growers and Maya beekeepers in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.
Excerpt from Insectopolis: A Natural History by Peter Kuper.
A reflection on the biocontrol of the invasive plant Acacia longifolia in Portugal by Liliana Duarte.
In April 2024, during a workshop at the School of Arts and Humanities of the University of Lisbon, specialists from different countries and backgrounds talked about dunes. In addition to the scientific topics presented, we discussed how to make our work more compelling and accessible to a wider audience. We wanted to share our plural views on coastal issues and the importance of taking this diversity into account when managing for the future, because beaches are made up of sea and sand, but also of people’s expectations and choices. This exhibition is our way to do this. Each of us has chosen an image/object that represents our personal connection with the coast. We do not want to present results or conclusions; as in a museum or art gallery, it is up to you to find meaning and to write your own script based on your impressions.
About the Exhibition
Draft of a Gregg Mitman’s contribution to the book Rural Disease Knowledge: Anthropological and Historical Perspectives (Routledge, 2024).
This article addresses the deep history of pest crops and plant diseases in historical agriculture development.
In this article, historian Sara M. Gregg considers the connections between North America’s Monarch butterflies, milkweed, and the legacy of European settlement.
Full book co-edited by former Rachel Carson Center fellow Marcus Hall.
