For the curious, here is my substantially revised SEP entry "Conservation Biology."

Emma Marris wrote a fantastic piece on the conservation of ecosystems for The Atlantic. As usual, it is really interesting and includes discussions with Reed Noss, Dan Rohlf, Kieran Suckling, and myself.

The Debate That American Conservationists Should Be Having

What if the U.S. protected ecosystems directly?

theatlantic.com

My new essay on the ethics of the northern spotted owl and barred owl conflict is out with special thanks to Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and Ben Hale.

Should We Kill One Owl to Save Another?

Recently, the federal government has decided to permit the killing of approximately 470,900 barred owls over the next 30 years to save the northern spotted owl. I argue under ideal circumstances, w...

tandfonline.com

Here is an interview for the BBC I did on de-extinction (and not just dire wolves). It includes Beth Shapiro from Colossal Biosciences and others too.

The Inquiry - Is extinction a thing of the past? - BBC Sounds

Scientists have used new technology to extract ancient DNA

bbc.co.uk

If you are interested in hearing some thoughts about the so-called dire wolves resurrected from extinction, here is an interview I did. #de-extinction #publicphilosophy

I'm happy about my "Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation" coming out in BJPS. In essence, Marc Ereshefsky provided some very powerful arguments for eliminating the species category from biology.

Threading the Needle: Species Eliminativism Meets Biological Conservation | The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science: Vol 0, No ja

journals.uchicago.edu

My son enjoying redwood trees

I’m on TV talking northern spotted owls. #KPTV www.kptv.com/2024/11/26/c...

Controversial plan to save spotted owls sparks debate

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is implementing a divisive plan to save the endangered spotted owl by killing its competitor, the barred owl.

kptv.com

Want to electrify your home but not sure where to start? Get the nuts, bolts, and volts of going electric — listen to Rewiring America research director Cora Wyent’s conversation with @volts.wtf: www.volts.wtf/p/so-you-wan...

So you want to electrify your home

In this episode, Cora Wyent walks us through Rewiring America’s “personal electrification planner,” a step-by-step how-to for homeowners (and renters!) looking to electrify their homes. Do you need up...

volts.wtf

The barred owl conundrum is back. This is an issue on which @jayode.bsky.social has brilliantly and extensively written.

Pattern Boy@amblr-arct.bsky.social · 2y ago

“Constant killing to keep ecosystems from changing in an already volatile world is a dystopian, rear-guard conservation strategy.” www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/o...

The federal government has proposed to kill 470,900 barred owls over the next thirty years to save the northern spotted owl. Avram Hiller, Yasha Rohwer, and I offer some thoughts today in the New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2024/08/08/o...

Opinion | A Dystopian Effort Is Underway in the Pacific Northwest to Pick Ecological Winners and Losers

We need new laws to protect important ecosystems.

nytimes.com

Lots of people ask what they can do to help with climate change. The answers are simple and empowering! - Demonic ritual asking for emissions reductions - Arguments on website - Just say you did it. Atmosphere is a fool and easily tricked - Instead of going on long distance holiday, lie motionless

Trailblazing feminist #histsci #philsci #sts scholar Evelyn Fox Keller (1936-2023) passed away yesterday. Her early books were a tremendous influence on me & so many other women going into field. There was a conference to celebrate her yesterday too💔 ihpst.utoronto.ca/news/full-pr... #womenInSTEM 🧪

We are very excited that we are hiring an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Lewis & Clark College. Let me know if you have any questions and forward it to anyone who would be interested in the position. philjobs.org/job/show/24198

Very important climate ruling: In a landmark climate change trial, a Montana judge sides with youth activists - https://www.npr.org/2023/08/14/1193780700/montana-climate-change-trial-ruling

Important perspective on wildfires https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/08/12/maui-wildfire-ingredients-climate-action-plan/

Today I reread a passage from Thomas Merton’s letter to a young activist which I really like. https://jimandnancyforest.com/2014/10/mertons-letter-to-a-young-activist/