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Topic: Land Reclamation

Land reclamation is the process of creating new land from oceans, riverbeds, or marshes, often for the purpose of development or environmental management.

More on: Land Reclamation

The topic of Land Reclamation is explored in the podcast episodes, with examples highlighting how it has been used for political and propaganda purposes, as well as its impacts on coastal communities.

In the episode 'Marco Armiero et al., "Mussolini's Nature: An Environmental History of Italian Fascism" (MIT Press, 2022)', the authors discuss the fascist regime's use of land reclamation, such as the reclamation of the Pontine Marshes, to serve political and propaganda objectives.

The episode 'Uprooted' examines how past land reclamation practices, such as filling in wetlands and creeks, have contributed to flooding issues in coastal communities.

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