The Social and Ecological Costs of Population Denialism | In memory of Haydn Washington
We were scheduled to speak with Dr. Helen Kopnina and Dr. Haydn Washington on December 16th when this episode was recorded. We are very sad to report that Haydn died on December 10th after a battle with cancer. We are grateful to be joined by his friend and colleague, Helen, and we dedicate this episode to the memory of Haydn Washington.
Highlights of this episode include:
Helen’s tribute to Haydn and his uncompromising commitment to sustainability and justice
The definition of ecocentrism and Helen’s personal introduction to an eco-centric worldview through nature’s healing power
Helen’s personal experiences of living in Soviet Union, the US, Europe, and India and how that’s informed her views on degrowth and sustainability
The social and ecological costs of population denialism, and the loss of academic integrity on this topic
A recognition of our need to unite efforts across the different liberation movements in order to maximize our impacts against systems of oppression
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
Haydn Washington’s Contributions in The Ecological Citizen
Ecocentrism: A personal story by Helen Kopnina in The Ecological Citizen
Statement of Commitment to Ecocentrism in The Ecological Citizen
Paper: The Rights of the River: Water, Culture and Ecological Justice by Veronica Strang
Paper: The Lorax complex: deep ecology, ecocentrism and exclusion by Helen Kopnina
Article: Population Panic by George Monbiot
Paper: Challenging Pronatalism Is Key to Advancing Reproductive Rights and a Sustainable Population by Nandita Bajaj and Kirsten Stade
Book: Beasts of Burden - Animal and Disability Liberation by Sunaura Taylor
Book: APHRO-ISM - Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters by Aph Ko and Syl Ko
Film: If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front