Best Belem Podcasts (2026)

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Guest Host Iza Ding with Deborah Seligsohn: Inside COP30 in Belem, Brazil, and China's Climate Leadership 2:05:54

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This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to have Iza Ding as guest host. Iza is a professor of political science at Northwestern University and a good friend whose work on Chinese governance I greatly admire. She's joined by Deborah Seligsohn, who has been a favorite guest on this show many times. Deb is an associate professor of political science at Vil…

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COP30 uliotamatika jijini Belem, Brazil,, suala la ufadhili wa tabianchi, nishati safi ni miongoni mwa ajenda 9:59

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Miongoni mwa mambo yalioamuliwa ni kuhamasisha kiasi cha fedha trilioni 1.3 kila mwaka kufikia 2035 wa ajili ya hatua za tabianchi, kuimarisha fedha uhimilivu mara tatu kufikia 2035. Msikilizaji, suala la kuharakisha ufadhili wa kukabiliana na mabadiliko ya tabianchi inasalia kuwa kipaumbele cha dharura hasa kwa nchi zinazoendelea ambazo zina athir…

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Michael Brenes and Van Jackson on Why U.S.-China Great-Power Competition Threatens Peace and Weakens Democracy 1:02:45

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This week on Sinica, recorded at Yale University, I speak with Michael Brenes and Van Jackson, coauthors of The Rivalry Peril: How Great-Power Competition Threatens Peace and Weakens Democracy. Their argument is that framing the U.S.-China relationship as geopolitical rivalry has become more than just a foreign policy orientation — it's a domestic …

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Beginning the Year With Ancestral Wisdom 40:58

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As billions around the world mark the beginning of a new year, many are pausing to ask the same questions: what do we carry forward, and what do we leave behind, as we cross from the old into the new? And as headlines fill with predictions about the rise of artificial intelligence, could a different kind of AI - ‘ancestral intelligence’ - offer ins…

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Awamu ya kwanza:Matukio muhimu ya mazingira na tabianchi 2025 9:53

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By RFI Kiswahili

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2025 in review: a year of unprecedented humanitarian challenges 23:23

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In this episode, we’re taking a step back to look at a year of enormous change and challenge for the humanitarian sector. Needs continued to rise in almost every region, while funding became more stretched, making it harder than ever to reach communities in crisis. Throughout all of this, IFRC teams and Red Cross and Red Crescent staff and voluntee…

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Paul Triolo on Nvidia H200s, Chinese EUV Breakthroughs, and the Collapse of the Sullivan Doctrine 1:24:50

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Happy holidays from Sinica! This week, I speak with Paul Triolo, Senior Vice President for China and Technology Policy Lead at DGA Albright Stonebridge Group and nonresident honorary senior fellow on technology at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis. On December 8th, Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he would ap…

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Wanaharakati wataka uhifadhi wa msitu wa mvua wa Kongo kupewa kipaumbele 9:08

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Misitu ya mvua barani Afrika kimsingi imejikita katika Bonde kubwa la Kongo, msitu wa pili kwa ukubwa duniani wa kitropiki, unaohifadhi wanyamapori wa kipekee kama sokwe, na tembo wa msituni, pamoja na maeneo mengine muhimu kama vile Misitu ya Guinea ya Afrika Magharibi, misitu ya Afromontane Mashariki, na misitu ya pwani kutoka Kenya hadi Msumbiji…

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Why Beauty Matters in the Climate Crisis 45:23

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At a moment when the world feels noisier, faster, and more demanding than ever, what role can beauty play in helping us slow down, reconnect, and remember what matters? As the year draws to a close, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson step back from targets, timelines and political headwinds to explore how craft, design and th…

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Forgotten crises: Putting the spotlight on humanitarian crises that rarely make the news 20:56

12d ago20:56

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In this episode, we’re turning the spotlight onto some of the humanitarian crises that rarely make the news - emergencies where needs are rising, funding is shrinking, and attention is scarce. These are the crises that are not on the global radar, even as millions of people continue to face catastrophic consequences.…

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GURRIDYULA GABBA WUNGU - WADDANANGU CULTURAL CUSTODIAN

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CLIMATE ACTION SHOWProduced by Vivien LangfordDecember 22nd 2025 GURRIDYULA GABBA WUNGGU WADDANANGU CULTURAL CUSTODIAN AT RISING TIDE AND COP3O IN BRAZIL Guests:Matthew Jeffrey - Wadi Wadi Man and First Nations Support at Rising Tide Newcastle November 2025 Gurridyula Gabba Wunggu - Wangan and Jagalingou - Waddanangu Cultural Custodian.His song "Ge…

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Mostra 'Complexo Brasil' redescobre história, impasses e cultura do país para além de clichês em Portugal 6:32

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O mergulho no Brasil em terras portuguesas ganhou nova dimensão com a exposição Complexo Brasil, na Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, em Lisboa, com curadoria de José Miguel Wisnik, Milena Britto e Guilherme Wisnik, e projeto cenográfico de Daniela Thomas. A mostra, que reúne obras de arte, filmes, vídeos, documentos e textos, oferece uma oportunidade …

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Lugha ya kiswahili katika kuimarisha uelewa, uhamasishaji na hatua dhidi ya mabadiliko ya tabianchi 10:03

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Wakati viongozi wa dunia, wanasayansi na watunga sera wanapokutana katika miji mikuu ya Dunia kujenga hoja kuhusu hatima ya sayari kupitia mikutano ya tabianchi ya Umoja wa Mataifa, Wataalamu wa lugha,, walimu pamoja na wanafunzi waaendeleza mijadala. Kaulimbiu ukiwa ni namna lugha adimu ya kiswahili inavyotumika katika kupambana na mabadiliko ya t…

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#230 Matty Acton — Radio Host, Social Media Star, Grandpa in his 30's! 54:58

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Matty Acton is one of Australia’s most recognisable radio voices, a social media star with nearly one million followers, and one of the youngest grandpas you will ever meet. In this episode of the Good Humans Podcast, I sit down with Matty to unpack his journey from growing up in regional Australia to becoming the co-host of Brisbane’s highest-rati…

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The appeal of the British Christmas number one 11:03

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Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks back at some of the best UK Christmas number ones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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What trends will shape 2026? 40:03

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After a year of extraordinary upheaval, this special episode looks ahead to the forces set to shape 2026. From deep aid cuts and accelerating AI to renewed geopolitical tension, political violence and humanitarian catastrophe, guests explore what a fractured global landscape means for democracy, development and the future of international cooperati…

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What trends will shape 2026? 40:03

17d ago40:03

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After a year of extraordinary upheaval, this special episode looks ahead to the forces set to shape 2026. From deep aid cuts and accelerating AI to renewed geopolitical tension, political violence and humanitarian catastrophe, guests explore what a fractured global landscape means for democracy, development and the future of international cooperati…

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Volunteers play critical role in stopping 16th Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo 11:43

17d ago11:43

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In this episode, we turn our attention to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (or DRC), where earlier this month the Ministry of Health officially declared the country’s 16th Ebola outbreak over.The IFRC and the DRC Red Cross played a critical role in the response — deploying volunteers to help contain the epidemic.But while this outbreak has ende…

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PSG valoriza título mundial e elogia Flamengo: 'Revolução no futebol brasileiro', diz Marquinhos 5:20

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O primeiro título mundial da história do Paris Saint-Germain e de um clube da França foi sofrido, conquistado apenas na decisão por pênaltis – e, também por isso, a vitória foi bastante comemorada pela equipe. A boa atuação do Flamengo, adversário que impôs grandes dificuldades ao campeão europeu, serviu para valorizar ainda mais o troféu ganho nes…

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Follow The Money: Who’s driving climate disinformation? 43:50

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At the very moment we need clarity and trust, information integrity is being polluted. Disinformation is profitable and the impact on truth is dangerous. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the discourse around climate. This week, Outrage + Optimism steps into the murky, fast-moving world of climate disinformation. Not simply misunderstanding and …

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Energy Gang’s year in review: the highs, the lows, the people and the technologies of 2025 1:01:09

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It’s the final Energy Gang of the year, and host Ed Crooks is joined by regulars Amy Myers Jaffe, Director of NYU’s Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab, Shanu Mathew, a portfolio investor and manager, and Melissa Lott, a systems engineer and energy analyst, to take stock of an exciting year for energy. The buzzword of 2025 was undoubtedl…

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Mark Sidel on China's Oversight of Foreign NGOs: Eight Years of the Overseas NGO Law 1:04:28

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This week on Sinica, I speak with Mark Sidel, the Doyle Bascom Professor of Law and Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a senior fellow at the International Center for Not for Profit Law. Mark has written extensively on law and philanthropy in China and across Asia, including widely cited analyses of how the Chinese security s…

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Torcida rubro-negra em Paris confia na vitória do Flamengo sobre o PSG no Intercontinental: 'Vai ser lindo' 6:53

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O Flamengo enfrenta o PSG nesta quarta-feira (17), em Al Rayyan, no Catar, na disputa pelo título da Copa Intercontinental 2025. Além da imensa torcida de mais de 45 milhões de rubro-negros no Brasil, o clube contará com um grupo de torcedores em Paris, casa da equipe adversária — incluindo um francês apaixonado pelo time carioca. Confiantes na vit…

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1% Pod - Proudest moments of 2025! 16:40

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Today I discuss what I am most proud of this year! Send me a DM on Instagram saying "I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) 1% Good Club Book!! The Good Human Factory Amazon Booktopia Cooper's Links Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube The Good Human Factory Links Instagram Website Merch – Use cod…

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18: WRAP UP, REFLECTION & REVEAL (+ Care and the city, +Aussie social media ban, +urban themes of the year and much more...) 50:07

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This month, we (Beth and Tom) are podding alone, using the final episode of the year to reflect on some of the big themes we’ve discussed in 2025 as well as on the process of making Urban Radar. We start with our monthly radar for December, dipping into three current stories each as usual. Following this we offer some quick-fire thoughts on a numbe…

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Kituo cha jambo Redio nchini DRC chapokea tuzo kwenye COP30 10:00

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Nchini jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, Kituo cha Jambo redio, kimejitwika jukumu la kuelimisha jamii kuhusu masuala ya mazingira na tabianchi, lakini muhimu sana ni haki zao. Katika mkutano wa tabianchi uliotamatika jijini Belem nchini Brazil, kituo cha Jambo Redio kilipokea tuzo kutoka kwa shirikika linalotetea haki za wanawake Women Engage for …

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Brasil e Itália enfrentam desafios comuns no combate à violência contra mulheres 7:46

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A violência contra as mulheres permanece um dos mais persistentes e alarmantes problemas sociais em diferentes partes do mundo. No Brasil e na Itália, apesar das distâncias geográficas e das diferenças culturais, a realidade apresenta semelhanças preocupantes: números elevados, casos de grande repercussão pública e um sentimento coletivo de urgênci…

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#229 Laura Miano – How to Communicate Better About Sex and Connection | Clinical Sexologist 1:00:51

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This week I sit down with Laura Miano, a clinical sexologist, therapist, and founder of Miano Clinical Sexology. Laura is passionate about breaking down the stigma around sex and helping people feel more confident, connected, and empowered in their relationships and within themselves. In this conversation we explore how sexual wellness is deeply co…

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Monocle Radio’s favourite songs 9:46

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Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks his favourite songs of 2025, plus a heartwarming throwback to the 1980s that fuses synthesised US sounds with Venezuelan vocals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Paris, 10 Years On - Has it Changed the World? 49:05

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Ten years ago, a gavel dropped in a conference hall north of Paris. It was the moment the world agreed on a strategic plan for one of the most consequential transformations in human history. But, a decade later, what has the Paris Agreement truly delivered? Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson pull back the curtain on the momen…

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1% Pod - What does it mean to be a Good Human?? 13:30

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Today I discuss what it means to be a good human! Send me a DM on Instagram saying "I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) 1% Good Club Book!! The Good Human Factory Amazon Booktopia Cooper's Links Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube The Good Human Factory Links Instagram Website Merch – Use code…

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California’s grid under pressure: affordability, AI, and the future of electricity markets 44:16

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California is often described as the state where you can see the future of the US, and of the world. That has certainly been true in terms of some of the problems faced by the electricity grid. California has been grappling with the impact of wildfires and a big shift to renewable generation, and now faces the prospect of rising power demand from e…

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When rescue runs out of resources: The end of IFRC’s Ocean Viking mission 8:04

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In this episode, we look at the humanitarian situation in the central Mediterranean following the IFRC’s decision to close its service point on board the Ocean Viking and end its partnership with SOS Méditerranée. After four years at sea, the mission has helped save more than 8,600 lives, providing critical medical care, first aid, and psychosocial…

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Episode 37: Unlocking the business value of sustainability with Salesforce Agentforce Net Zero 42:16

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In this episode, Mark Lee speaks to Prashanthi Sudhakar, Head of Product for Agentforce Net Zero at Salesforce and Meera Krishnan, Managing Consultant for Net Zero Cloud Solutions at ERM. Together, they explore how digital innovations, particularly Salesforce’s Agentforce Net Zero platform, is transforming sustainability management, enabling organi…

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Payed for Lies

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Rosie provides an update on the current demolition of the Flemington Public Housing Tower and the small rallies and communities still fighting agaisnt Homes Victoria as well as sits down with Christian Downie to discuss his part in co-authoring new book: "Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment", all about exploring Big Tech, Big Ag, Big Business …

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Após mergulho cultural no Brasil, banda francesa Sapocaya grava álbum inspirado nos quatro elementos 11:09

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O álbum "Elementos" da banda de jazz Sapocaya é um projeto conceitual mais ambicioso que o EP de estreia do grupo lançado no ano passado. Desta vez, os jovens músicos persistem na temática da natureza, mas ampliam o repertório com a introdução de novas influências, instrumentos, sons eletrônicos e arranjos inéditos com a participação de cantores. "…

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#228 Noah Wallis — Surfing with Noz on Overcoming Anxiety and Finding Freedom in the Ocean 58:10

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In this episode I sit down with Noah Wallis, better known online as Surfing with Noz — a former financial trader who turned his life around through surfing, creativity, and YouTube. We dive deep into Noah’s story — from growing up on the coast and struggling with anxiety, to chasing a high-pressure career in trading that eventually left him unfulfi…

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Monocle ‘Alpino’ playlist 9:40

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This week on ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks five songs that will light up your winter. These tracks will take you from a gentle evening by the fire to a pumping après-ski dancefloor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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How are Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms rewriting the humanitarian playbook? 28:56

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After one of the most challenging years for the humanitarian system, Sudan offers both a stark warning and a source of new thinking. This episode of Think Change examines how local actors are reshaping aid around solidarity, dignity and community leadership. Sudan’s crisis is unfolding at an extraordinarily difficult moment. Since violence escalate…

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How are Sudan’s Emergency Response Rooms rewriting the humanitarian playbook? 28:56

1M ago28:56

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After one of the most challenging years for the humanitarian system, Sudan offers both a stark warning and a source of new thinking. This episode of Think Change examines how local actors are reshaping aid around solidarity, dignity and community leadership. Sudan’s crisis is unfolding at an extraordinarily difficult moment. Since violence escalate…

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Jacinda Ardern and… Is It Time to Talk About Geoengineering? 47:59

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This week, hosts Tom Rivett Carnac and Paul Dickinson delve into the rapidly emerging - and faintly surreal - world of solar geoengineering. Politico journalist Karl Mathiesen joins us to unpack his investigation into Stardust, a VC-backed startup claiming it’s ready to spray particles into the stratosphere. Karl explains why this technology is sud…

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Murder House: Zhong Na on the Silicon Valley Tragedy That Exposed the Cracks in China's Meritocracy 49:58

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This week on Sinica, I speak with Zhong Na, a novelist and essayist whose new piece, "Murder House," appears in the inaugural issue of Equator — a striking new magazine devoted to longform writing that crosses borders, disciplines, and cultures. In January 2024, a young couple, both Tsinghua-educated Google engineers living in a $2.5 million Silico…

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1% Pod — A few of our communities environmental concerns... 9:31

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Today I discuss the biggest concerns when it comes to our environment. Send me a DM on Instagram saying "I wanna join the club" to join our FREE mindfulness and gratitude accountability community :) 1% Good Club Book!! The Good Human Factory Amazon Booktopia Cooper's Links Instagram TikTok LinkedIn YouTube The Good Human Factory Links Instagram Web…