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What humanity could learn from natural ecosystems, according to a botanist

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
Simon & Schuster
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

In her new book The Serviceberry, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer argues that humans would be wise to learn from the circular economies of reciprocity and abundance that play out in natural ecosystems.

Ari Shapiro has been one of the hosts of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine, since 2015. During his first two years on the program, listenership to All Things Considered grew at an unprecedented rate, with more people tuning in during a typical quarter-hour than any other program on the radio.