The U.S. has over 4.2 million miles of roads, making it one of the most extensive road networks in the world. It’s nearly impossible to imagine a building, neighborhood, town, or city without the surrounding infrastructure of roads.
Environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb has traveled across the U.S. and beyond to investigate how roads have transformed our planet. When we think about roads and wildlife, roadkill is often the first impact that comes to mind. But the effects go far beyond that—roads fragment habitats, disrupt migration and breeding patterns, and create noise and light pollution that affect nocturnal animals and their communication.
In Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, Goldfarb meets with conservationists who are developing innovative solutions—like wildlife bridges and underpasses— to adapt to the changes highways have brought to our ecosystems. Through staggering data, deep research, and compelling ideas, he challenges us to rethink road design, embracing the landscape rather than conquering it.
Join us on Wednesday, May 21st from 3-4 PM ET for America’s Wild Read, where we’ll host Ben Goldfarb for a rich discussion on road ecology and the future of our planet. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore how we can build a better future for all living beings! Please register in advance.