This podcast essay puts environmental history in a theoretical and practical framework and considers why this area of study differs from other flavours of history. It will discuss what the narrative of environmental is and how this is researched illustrated by some practical examples of how environmental historians work. Finally the podcast considers the ethical dimension and the potential pitfalls and advantages of the contemporary importance of environmental history as part of current environmental issues.

This is part four of a four-part series of podcasts investigating the nature, methods and challenges of environmental history.

Music credits
“Sand Castle” by Pitx
“Kokokur” by Pitx
“Ana’s Guitar, Open Window” by Gurdonark
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