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The first episode of a podcast that explores the increasing ways human and wildlife in cities interact as climate destruction.
Solange Zavala
February 25, 2026
Experts discuss: Solving the rat reign in D.C.
Rats have lived alongside humans for centuries, adapting and growing their population alongside ours. But especially in dense urban environments like Washington, D.C., the problem becomes infestation. D.C. Wildlife Clinic director Sarah Siricia and Max Rhoads, founder of D.C. Voters for Animals, give insight to why rats thrive in cities, why past control efforts have fallen short, and what solutions deserve our resources today. Like for many climate challenges, the path forward is rooted in humane, prevention-based strategies that start with us humans rethinking our habits.
