In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan sits down with Cam Grey, an environmental and social historian and Associate Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, to explore the historical connections between environmental activism, climate change, and sustainability in the Roman Empire.

Professor Grey shares insights into how ancient societies navigated environmental challenges, the impact of climate variability on civilizations, and the early forms of environmental legislation and advocacy in the Roman world. This conversation uncovers valuable lessons from history that can inform modern climate activism and policy-making.

Tune in toTalking Environment to gain a deeper understanding of how environmental history shapes today’s sustainability efforts and what we can learn from past civilizations in addressing contemporary environmental crises.