Island Press Field Notes

In an op-ed published in collaboration with Island Press, Anna Zivarts (author of When Driving Is Not an Option) reveals how power shutoffs and wildfire evacuations can be deadly for disabled people, especially nondrivers who may not have a way to get to a cooling center or evacuation point. Zivarts writes:

In a new interview with Island Press editor Laurie Mazur, board member Kirsten Moy explores the enduring mystery of unintended consequences, or UICs. She breaks down the many different kinds of UICs and finds that some are not even unintended. Importantly, Moy offers advice and insights for those seeking to help — and heal — a complex world that is full of surprises.

In a new article published in collaboration with Island Press, Robert Searns (author of Beyond Greenways) spotlights the role libraries can play both as hubs for walking microadventures and as vital centers of resilience services.  Searns writes:

In a new op-ed published in collaboration with Island Press, Robert Searns (author of Beyond Greenways) pushes for a broader view of cemeteries — more from a regenerative perspective — as green infrastructure or even as places to recreate.