Brief Ecology
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Weekly eco-dispatches from the planet 🌎 | News, essays, and book reviews | Edited by @benlockwood.bsky.social | 100% anti-capitalist and reader-funded | 🔗 BriefEcology.com
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The Eco-Update #21
Dispatches from the planet.
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Our latest Eco-Update is live! This issue is loaded with the latest ecology-related news and analysis
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The whispers are true. We open to submissions at midnight (12am EST)
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The whispers are true. We open to submissions at midnight (12am EST)
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It’s Thanksgiving night and the cranberry sauce has spoiled and the mashed potatoes are already turning and you’re too busy scribbling away by candlelight to even notice. Why? Because Rotting Leaf Mag will open to submissions on December 1st, 12am EST
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 PM
It’s Thanksgiving night and the cranberry sauce has spoiled and the mashed potatoes are already turning and you’re too busy scribbling away by candlelight to even notice. Why? Because Rotting Leaf Mag will open to submissions on December 1st, 12am EST
How can we combine community ecology, ecosystem ecology, urban ecology, and integrated land management with communal forms of production, anti-consumerism, library socialism, urban planning, and mutual aid? That’s what Ecologizing Society: Method is all about. 🌎🧪🌐🏡
"This project is based on the premise that we already have all the knowledge and technology we need to create an ecological society."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social continues the ongoing series, Ecologizing Society: Method
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In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social continues the ongoing series, Ecologizing Society: Method
www.briefecology.com/p/introducin...
Introducing Ecologizing Society: Method
An ongoing, ecological series
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November 22, 2025 at 1:40 PM
How can we combine community ecology, ecosystem ecology, urban ecology, and integrated land management with communal forms of production, anti-consumerism, library socialism, urban planning, and mutual aid? That’s what Ecologizing Society: Method is all about. 🌎🧪🌐🏡
"This project is based on the premise that we already have all the knowledge and technology we need to create an ecological society."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social continues the ongoing series, Ecologizing Society: Method
www.briefecology.com/p/introducin...
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social continues the ongoing series, Ecologizing Society: Method
www.briefecology.com/p/introducin...
Introducing Ecologizing Society: Method
An ongoing, ecological series
www.briefecology.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
"This project is based on the premise that we already have all the knowledge and technology we need to create an ecological society."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social continues the ongoing series, Ecologizing Society: Method
www.briefecology.com/p/introducin...
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social continues the ongoing series, Ecologizing Society: Method
www.briefecology.com/p/introducin...
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Did you know that every subscription to Brief Ecology comes with the subtle but lingering scent of fresh mountain cedar and pine? Go ahead give it a try
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Brief Ecology | Ben Lockwood, Ph.D. | Substack
Ecological news, essays, fiction and book reviews. Click to read Brief Ecology, by Ben Lockwood, Ph.D., a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Did you know that every subscription to Brief Ecology comes with the subtle but lingering scent of fresh mountain cedar and pine? Go ahead give it a try
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Our latest Eco-Update is live! This issue is loaded with the latest ecology-related news and analysis
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The Eco-Update #21
Dispatches from the planet.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our latest Eco-Update is live! This issue is loaded with the latest ecology-related news and analysis
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www.briefecology.com/p/the-eco-up...
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www.briefecology.com/p/the-eco-up...
Did you know that every subscription to Brief Ecology comes with the subtle but lingering scent of fresh mountain cedar and pine? Go ahead give it a try
www.briefecology.com
www.briefecology.com
Brief Ecology | Ben Lockwood, Ph.D. | Substack
Ecological news, essays, fiction and book reviews. Click to read Brief Ecology, by Ben Lockwood, Ph.D., a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.
www.briefecology.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Did you know that every subscription to Brief Ecology comes with the subtle but lingering scent of fresh mountain cedar and pine? Go ahead give it a try
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Scenario: You’re sitting at a table in a saloon drinking whiskey and the doors swing open. A man appears wearing spurs and a six gun and says “I’m looking for the hardest hitting book this side of the Mississippi”. You slap down a copy of this
November 16, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Scenario: You’re sitting at a table in a saloon drinking whiskey and the doors swing open. A man appears wearing spurs and a six gun and says “I’m looking for the hardest hitting book this side of the Mississippi”. You slap down a copy of this
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In our first piece of the issue we cover a recent study published in @antipodeonline.bsky.social that examines how capitalism links trees in British Columbia to energy production in the U.K.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
In our first piece of the issue we cover a recent study published in @antipodeonline.bsky.social that examines how capitalism links trees in British Columbia to energy production in the U.K.
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Our latest Eco-Update is live! This issue is loaded with the latest ecology-related news and analysis
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www.briefecology.com/p/the-eco-up...
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The Eco-Update #21
Dispatches from the planet.
www.briefecology.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our latest Eco-Update is live! This issue is loaded with the latest ecology-related news and analysis
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www.briefecology.com/p/the-eco-up...
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In light of the NYT sitting on Epstein/Trump info for years, today would be a great day to cancel your subscription and subscribe to Brief Ecology instead. We’re a publication dedicated to telling the truth. Just saying 👀
November 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
In light of the NYT sitting on Epstein/Trump info for years, today would be a great day to cancel your subscription and subscribe to Brief Ecology instead. We’re a publication dedicated to telling the truth. Just saying 👀
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Klein’s version of abundance is just more of the same capitalism. It can’t solve the problems that capitalism itself creates. Radical Abundance suggests a different approach that’s worth considering.
"The value of Radical Abundance is in the authors’ recognition of the complexity of the capitalist economy."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
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In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
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Actual Abundance and How to Get There
A review of Radical Abundance from Pluto Press
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November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Klein’s version of abundance is just more of the same capitalism. It can’t solve the problems that capitalism itself creates. Radical Abundance suggests a different approach that’s worth considering.
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Our full submission guidelines are now available. Put it on you calendar: Submissions will open on December 1st!
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RLM Submissions
If you are interested in submitting to Rotting Leaf Mag, take a look at our guidelines below, then use the link to the submission form at the bottom of the page (if we’re open).
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November 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Our full submission guidelines are now available. Put it on you calendar: Submissions will open on December 1st!
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"The value of Radical Abundance is in the authors’ recognition of the complexity of the capitalist economy."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
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www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
Actual Abundance and How to Get There
A review of Radical Abundance from Pluto Press
www.briefecology.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"The value of Radical Abundance is in the authors’ recognition of the complexity of the capitalist economy."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
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My latest is a review of Radical Abundance by @kaiheron.bsky.social, @kmilb.bsky.social, Bertie Russell, and @plutopress.bsky.social 👇
"The value of Radical Abundance is in the authors’ recognition of the complexity of the capitalist economy."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
Actual Abundance and How to Get There
A review of Radical Abundance from Pluto Press
www.briefecology.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
My latest is a review of Radical Abundance by @kaiheron.bsky.social, @kmilb.bsky.social, Bertie Russell, and @plutopress.bsky.social 👇
"The value of Radical Abundance is in the authors’ recognition of the complexity of the capitalist economy."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
Actual Abundance and How to Get There
A review of Radical Abundance from Pluto Press
www.briefecology.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
"The value of Radical Abundance is in the authors’ recognition of the complexity of the capitalist economy."
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
In our latest piece, @benlockwood.bsky.social reviews Radical Abundance from @plutopress.bsky.social
🌎🏡🌐🧪
www.briefecology.com/p/actual-abu...
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Good news: ECOLOGIZING SOCIETY: THEORY, by @benlockwood.bsky.social, is now available to order from @bookshop.org!
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Ecologizing Society: Theory
Theory
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November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Good news: ECOLOGIZING SOCIETY: THEORY, by @benlockwood.bsky.social, is now available to order from @bookshop.org!
bookshop.org/a/117974/979...
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"...the idea behind Rotting Leaf Magazine is to explore the nature-society binary. To break it down and move it and challenge it. That’s the pretentious answer. I could also say that there’s just not enough weird shit getting published so why not some more?"
November 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
"...the idea behind Rotting Leaf Magazine is to explore the nature-society binary. To break it down and move it and challenge it. That’s the pretentious answer. I could also say that there’s just not enough weird shit getting published so why not some more?"
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"Something I’ve learned is to be relentless about only writing things I want to write and not worrying about what someone else may or may not want to read. There’s no other way to write honestly."
-interview with @benlockwood.bsky.social
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-interview with @benlockwood.bsky.social
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Interview with Ben Lockwood
eco-horrific, eco-surrealist, eco-weird
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November 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"Something I’ve learned is to be relentless about only writing things I want to write and not worrying about what someone else may or may not want to read. There’s no other way to write honestly."
-interview with @benlockwood.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
-interview with @benlockwood.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
Good news: ECOLOGIZING SOCIETY: THEORY, by @benlockwood.bsky.social, is now available to order from @bookshop.org!
bookshop.org/a/117974/979...
bookshop.org/a/117974/979...
Ecologizing Society: Theory
Theory
bookshop.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Good news: ECOLOGIZING SOCIETY: THEORY, by @benlockwood.bsky.social, is now available to order from @bookshop.org!
bookshop.org/a/117974/979...
bookshop.org/a/117974/979...
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Some things we’ll be looking for:
- Eco-Horror
- Eco-Gothic/Anti-Gothic
- Haunted & Unhaunted Landscapes
- Eco-Surrealism
- Eco-Weird
- Metaficton
- Unreliable Narrators
More details here 👇
- Eco-Horror
- Eco-Gothic/Anti-Gothic
- Haunted & Unhaunted Landscapes
- Eco-Surrealism
- Eco-Weird
- Metaficton
- Unreliable Narrators
More details here 👇
October 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Some things we’ll be looking for:
- Eco-Horror
- Eco-Gothic/Anti-Gothic
- Haunted & Unhaunted Landscapes
- Eco-Surrealism
- Eco-Weird
- Metaficton
- Unreliable Narrators
More details here 👇
- Eco-Horror
- Eco-Gothic/Anti-Gothic
- Haunted & Unhaunted Landscapes
- Eco-Surrealism
- Eco-Weird
- Metaficton
- Unreliable Narrators
More details here 👇
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We're a new literary magazine for eco-fiction. We're going to start publishing in January of 2026, with subs opening in December.
- Published by @briefecology.bsky.social
- Stories will be free to read in newsletter + website
- $ 0.06/word
- 1,500 words or less
- More details at the link 👇
- Published by @briefecology.bsky.social
- Stories will be free to read in newsletter + website
- $ 0.06/word
- 1,500 words or less
- More details at the link 👇
October 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We're a new literary magazine for eco-fiction. We're going to start publishing in January of 2026, with subs opening in December.
- Published by @briefecology.bsky.social
- Stories will be free to read in newsletter + website
- $ 0.06/word
- 1,500 words or less
- More details at the link 👇
- Published by @briefecology.bsky.social
- Stories will be free to read in newsletter + website
- $ 0.06/word
- 1,500 words or less
- More details at the link 👇
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The first book from Brief Ecology press is out! @benlockwood.bsky.social explores the nature-society dynamic and the political theories that could contribute to a more ecological society
Order now 👇
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October 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The first book from Brief Ecology press is out! @benlockwood.bsky.social explores the nature-society dynamic and the political theories that could contribute to a more ecological society
Order now 👇
a.co/d/2bKyYNW
Order now 👇
a.co/d/2bKyYNW
The first book from Brief Ecology press is out! @benlockwood.bsky.social explores the nature-society dynamic and the political theories that could contribute to a more ecological society
Order now 👇
a.co/d/2bKyYNW
Order now 👇
a.co/d/2bKyYNW
October 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The first book from Brief Ecology press is out! @benlockwood.bsky.social explores the nature-society dynamic and the political theories that could contribute to a more ecological society
Order now 👇
a.co/d/2bKyYNW
Order now 👇
a.co/d/2bKyYNW
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A wonderful review of ECO24! "The diversity of stories reflects the diversity of the authors and also showcases the indefinable quality of eco-fiction." Ben highlights stories by K-Ming Chang, Guillermo G. Mendoza, @hironennes.bsky.social, @renanbernardo.com, @kayv.bsky.social & Mathew Freeman 💚
Our latest Eco-Update is out! In this issue: Ecological displacement in British Columbia, salamander extinction possibility, and an eco-fiction review of the ECO24 anthology from @apexmag.bsky.social
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The Eco-Update #20
Dispatches from the planet.
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October 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A wonderful review of ECO24! "The diversity of stories reflects the diversity of the authors and also showcases the indefinable quality of eco-fiction." Ben highlights stories by K-Ming Chang, Guillermo G. Mendoza, @hironennes.bsky.social, @renanbernardo.com, @kayv.bsky.social & Mathew Freeman 💚