As we scramble to create a more sustainable version of our civilization much of the focus has been on technology. But electric cars and reusable containers will only take us so far. From mountaintop removal to factory farms our relationship with the non-human world has been one of unabashed exploitation. If we’re to regain some sort of equilibrium we need to reset the way we view our place on the planet. In their book Naturekind: Language, Culture and Power Beyond the Human Melissa Leach and James Fairhead explore how we can establish a richer and more nuanced relationship with other beings. You can hear the interview with James Fairhead tonight (12/5) at 6:30pm or you can catch the podcast version here