What Comes After Earth Day?

What Comes After Earth Day?

Author: The Center for Culture, History, and Environment (CHE) June 19, 2025 Duration: 55:25

In this special episode, Edge Effects and the SustainUW Podcast team collaborate to discuss the history of Earth Day in the United States, bring a glimpse of Earth Fest celebrations on UW-Madison's campus, and underline the importance of embracing environmental protection beyond just April 22.

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From the Center for Culture, History, and Environment, Edge Effects is a podcast that explores the complex spaces where nature and human society meet. Each episode delves into stories from environmental history, cultural studies, and the sciences, offering nuanced perspectives on the pressing ecological questions of our time. You’ll hear from scholars, artists, and activists who examine life in these transitional zones-the literal and metaphorical edges where change is constant and understanding is multifaceted. This isn’t a series of lectures, but a collection of conversations and narrated essays that feel both urgent and contemplative. The audio magazine format allows for deep dives into specific places, species, or ideas, connecting them to broader themes of justice, memory, and survival. Listening to this podcast feels like being guided through a landscape of ideas, where the past informs the present and multiple ways of knowing intersect. It’s for anyone curious about the layered relationships between people and the planet, presented with academic rigor and accessible storytelling. The Edge Effects podcast consistently challenges simple narratives, inviting listeners to sit with complexity and find meaning at the intersection of ecology and culture.
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