Lichen And Vinyl

'See The Whole World In Lichen'

Lynda Mapes | Seattle Times | 27th June 2026

Lichens are extraordinary. They have no roots, do not need pollination, and make their own food. They bind soil, produce nitrogen, feed animals, and serve as key indicators for environmental changes. "They are green, black, orange, yellow, chartreuse, gray, white and even blue — and every shade in between. Shaped like leaves, like blowing beards, like pixie cups, like newly brushed paint" (3,700 words)

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Vinyl In The Veins

Kyle Devine | Longreads | 14th July 2026 | U

Vinyl records have enjoyed an extraordinary resurgence in popularity in the last decade. Once considered to have been superseded by CDs and mp3s, the format generated $1bn in revenue in the US in 2025. Every new record is made from polyvinyl chloride and nobody in the music industry wants to talk about what happens when the oil runs out. How punk is it to harm the planet? Not very (2,500 words)