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Can 'road ecology' save millions of animals?
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Sep 19, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Nearly a million animals are killed on roads every day. That's just in the U.S., and this sobering statistic is very likely an underestimate. “…if anything, the number is probably quite a bit higher,” says Ben Goldfarb, environmental journalist and author of the new book Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet. The world is projected to build 25 million more miles of roads by 2050, so wildlife ecologists and engineers are searching for ways to integrate the needs of wildlife into their design. Goldfarb’s book offers a deep examination of some of the most fascinating, inspiring, but also tragic ways human societies develop infrastructure alongside nature. He joins the Mongabay Newscast to explain the concept of ‘road ecology’ and how wildlife-friendly designs are becoming part of landscapes globally. Related reading: Wildlife crossings built with tribal knowledge drastically reduce collisions For wildlife on Brazil’s highways, roadkill is just the tip of the iceberg Please invite your friends to subscribe to the Mongabay Newscast wherever they get podcasts, from Apple to Spotify, or download our free app in the Apple App Store or in the Google Store to get access to our latest episodes at your fingertips. If you enjoy the Newscast, please visit www.patreon.com/mongabay to pledge a dollar or more to keep the show growing, Mongabay is a nonprofit media outlet and all support helps! See all our latest news from nature's frontline at Mongabay's homepage: news.mongabay.com or find and follow Mongabay on all the social media platforms. Episode artwork: A bison crosses a road in British Columbia, Canada. Image courtesy of Ben Goldfarb. Please share your thoughts and feedback! submissions@mongabay.com.
Released:
Sep 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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