#23 - Overpopulation and Environmental Collapse

<p>In the 60s and 70s, awareness of environmental issues was rising, and that was reflected in the New Wave of science fiction. Of particular note were overpopulation and pollution (leading to widespread environmental collapse). In this episode, we explore the highlights of this subgenre.</p> <p>Book recommendation: <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_on_Zanzibar"><em>Stand on Zanzibar</em></a> by John Brunner</p> <p>Other books mentioned:<br /> <a href= "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Make_Room!_Make_Room!"><em>Make Room! Make Room!</em></a> by Harry Harrison<br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sheep_Look_Up"><em>The Sheep Look Up</em></a> by John Brunner<br /> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Windup_Girl"><em>The Windup Girl</em></a> by Paolo Bacigalupi</p> <p><a href= "https://io9.gizmodo.com/ask-paolo-bacigalupi-about-windup-girl-5480532"> Paolo Bacigalupi interview on <em>The Windup Girl</em></a></p>