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Erik Ness

@ErikNess

Erik Ness is a science writer living in Madison, Wisconsin. One his favorite assignments involved spending a night in Leopold’s Shack.

"... it's not terribly unusual to see grown men crying ..."

“… it’s not terribly unusual to see grown men crying …”

By Erik Ness Most streets worth walking — and bars worth drinking in — contain multitudes. Writers love to have choices. But with so many options available, the challenge becomes…
June 2, 2023
A prescient voice speaks for the Earth

A prescient voice speaks for the Earth

 Aldo Leopold’s “A Sand County Almanac” turns 70 this year. At a time when writing about ecological emergency is emotionally and politically fraught, the “Almanac” is a balm of wisdom…
February 5, 2019