Erik Ness

About Erik Ness

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

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A prescient voice speaks for the Earth

By Erik Ness• Notable Narratives• February 5, 2019

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 and reverence for nature. And few essays have … Read more