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As a retired brain surgeon, Henry Marsh thought he understood illness, but he was unprepared for the impact of his diagnosis of advanced cancer. And Finally explores what happens when someone who has spent a lifetime on the frontline of life and death finds himself contemplating what might be his own death sentence. As he navigates the bewildering transition from doctor to patient, he is haunted by past failures and projects yet to be completed, and frustrated by the inconveniences of illness and old age.

Dive into the poignant history of the Acadians who once flourished around the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, Canada, only to face forced removal by the British. This event shaped not only their legacy but also established a lasting French presence in several Eastern states of the U.S. Join us as we unravel this compelling narrative. - Summary by Czandra

Twilit and sinister, oozing with ague, bad airs, boggarts and other spirits: in the mind’s eye marshes, bogs and swamps are dangerous, crepuscular—and only partly of this world. For centuries, wetlands, have been the object of our distrust: we’ve drained away their demons, encroached upon and denuded them, ripping away not only their fragile beauty, botany and birdlife but also the carefully calibrated lives of those that have come to understand and thrive in them. In Swamp Songs, Tom Blass takes us on a journey through these strange lands and waterscapes.

Mark Seth Lender’s home is on the edge of a salt marsh. From his front porch and back yard he is witness to an astonishing array of wildlife, but nothing he sees is more beautiful and inspiring than the birds that fill the air, perch on trees and wade in shallow water. His reports on the sighting of birds like great horned owls, little blue herons and snowy egrets are featured in the segment "Salt Marsh Diary" heard on NPR’s Living on Earth. For the first time, he has chronicled the marsh’s life in a book penned from his perch.

In The Marsh Builders, Sharon Levy delves into the intertwined histories of wetlands loss and water pollution. The book's springboard is the tale of a years-long citizen uprising in Humboldt County, California, which led to the creation of one of the first US wetlands designed to treat city sewage. The book explores the global roots of this local story: the cholera epidemics that plagued 19th-century Europe; the researchers who invented modern sewage treatment after bumbling across the insight that microbes break down pollutants in water; and more.

Conversations on the Marsh is the official podcast of the Little River Wetlands Project. Each episode features individuals involved in conservation work in Northeast Indiana. At Little River Wetlands Project, our mission is to restore and protect the historic watershed of the Little River. This podcast is part of our effort to foster good environmental stewardship through community education. LRWP is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Vermont Conservation Voters’ Political Outreach Director, Justin Marsh, hosts a weekly conversation with legislators, energy and climate leaders, and environmental champions.

Welcome to "The Guardian Files", where 20-year Navy veteran and safety expert Gary Marsh explores the evolving landscape of safety in the modern world. From traditional safety practices to cutting-edge AI safety and security, Gary delves into a wide range of topics that help you stay ahead in safeguarding your business, livelihood, and future.As the author of Safetyology and founder of PDC Safety, Gary brings a wealth of knowledge from his experience as a safety officer, coach, advisor, manager, and director. Each episode offers engaging stories, practical tips, and the latest insights into ...

"I am not an astrologer. Experience has taught me the Universe and humans synchronize..." - Taylor Marsh | Big subjects, so a little about me... Best-selling author, Broadway, creative master, and profiled by the Washington Post, and The New Republic. This podcast is an incubator for the philosophy and ideas in my fiction, with a new thriller, DARKER THAN BLOOD - The Psychic Thriller Experience, coming out on Saturday, August 23. Yes, I have experienced the mysterious... Maybe you have, too. The adventure evolved into a lifelong journey. Experience led me to the roadmaps and mythology of ...

Empowering conversations for people who are not afraid to challenge the status quo. The intention of Unfringed is to bring awareness to and develop conversations about the things that most affect us today; the things that too many of us won't dare talk about and the things we allow to divide us. Holistic Self Mastery coach, Donna Marsh provides a raw and realistic viewpoint that encourages discussion, welcomes collaboration, and empowers solutions to modern problems. She challenges the status quo and invites you to think beyond it. Intro music and logo art by Miguel Santos at Two Cats Creative...

Hosted by a field biologist and founder of Nova Conservation, these are interviews & stories about working in wildlife: the good (a career with passion and purpose!), the bad (job security! moving a lot!) and the ugly (being exploited to work for free!).Learn more at https://www.novaconservation.com/Theme music by Hector Cerqueira, courtesy of Snapmuse.