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Data scientist Hannah Ritchie and sustainability nerd Rob Stewart are climate optimists. They join forces to unpack solutions to the climate crisis, and the innovators, entrepreneurs and scientists behind them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Justice by Design with Kimberly Atkins Stohr Kimberly Atkins Stohr, of The Webby Award winning podcast #SistersInLaw, the Boston Globe and MSNBC, is launching a new podcast. On "Justice by Design," Kimberly explores how justice is meticulously crafted in our society, bringing to the table the heroes working on the ground to find real solutions to our most pressing issues. Each episode delves into critical topics such as access to reproductive health care, solving the climate crisis, or ensur ...
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SustainNOW Podcast - Exploring Climate Solutions with Innovators and Entrepreneurs
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SustainNOW interviews entrepreneurs and scientists on innovative climate solutions in sectors like agriculture, investing, carbon sequestration, and much more. Hosted by Friederike von Waldenfels, a tech entrepreneur and climate enthusiast, the podcast raises awareness and inspires action among entrepreneurs, investors, and individuals, encouraging a hopeful and engaged approach to solving the climate crisis. Our Vision: "To dig deeper in finding climate solutions." Our Mission: "Interviewin ...
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Science, pop culture, and comedy collide on StarTalk Radio! Neil deGrasse Tyson, astrophysicist and Director of New York's Hayden Planetarium, and his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities, and scientific experts explore astronomy, physics, and everything else there is to know about life in the universe. New episodes premiere Tuesdays. Keep Looking Up! Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podca ...
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Explore the Edmonton Region's role in solving the global climate crisis.
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Discover real-world climate solutions that cut carbon emissions, boost the bottom line, and improve modern life. Supercool pinpoints proven technologies, business models, and playbooks accelerating the low-carbon economy in towns and cities around the U.S. and across the globe. Supercool explores how CEOs, Mayors, startup founders, executives, and policymakers are addressing climate change head-on to shape a smart, sustainable future—right now.
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We already have many of the climate solutions we need. But scaling them is hard. The Green Blueprint is a show about the people who are architecting the clean economy. Every other week, host Lara Pierpoint profiles the founders, investors, and organizational leaders who are solving complex challenges in the quest to build climate technologies fast.
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Learn and practise useful English language for everyday situations. Find more at bbclearningenglish.com Follow us at bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/followus
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Solve for X uncovers what’s next. Join journalist Manjula Selvarajah as she dives into the latest tech innovations shaping our world. How are satellites revolutionizing the fight against climate change? Could music be the medicine we need? What will it take for Canada to lead the global tech scene and achieve a zero-emission future? Discover the answers to these questions and more in the next season of Solve for X.
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Are you fascinated by the power and potential of biotechnology? Do you want to learn about cutting-edge innovations that can address climate change? The Climate Biotech Podcast explores the most pressing problems at the intersection of climate and biology, and most importantly, how to solve them. Hosted by Dan Goodwin, a neuroscientist turned biotech enthusiast, the podcast features interviews with leading experts diving deep into topics like plant synthetic biology, mitochondrial engineerin ...
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Making your organisation sustainable doesn't have to be complicated... Learn the proven strategies that transformed ordinary businesses into sustainability leaders, and how to implement them in your organisation today. Struggling to make your organisation more sustainable without sacrificing business performance? Each month on Sustainability Solved, Will Richardson & Charlie Luxton unpack how leading companies are cracking the sustainability puzzle - and extract the strategies you can actual ...
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There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and Pandemics, to Vaping and Fasting Diets.
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Your monthly dose of climate optimism: Meet the changemakers solving today’s sustainability challenges and building a brighter future.
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They say everything's bigger in Texas, including climate change. That's why Houston is leading the energy transition. Here in H-Town, the fourth largest city in the United States, entrepreneurs from across Texas and around the world are gathering to work with titans of industry to build the technology that will reduce emissions and power a low carbon future. We sit down with those change makers and wildcatters who are solving the toughest energy challenges with trillions of dollars on the li ...
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Grow Everything reveals the world of biology as technology. Hosts Erum Khan and Karl Schmieder interview leaders and influencers biologizing industries with tools like synthetic biology, precision fermentation, bioprospecting, and more. These companies make biomaterials from waste, cosmetics that restore healthy hair and skin, and delicious cultivated foods in a bioreactor and so much more. Join us as we discuss the latest and greatest across biotech, synbio, entrepreneurship, and culture an ...
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Our planet is warming at an unsustainable rate. This climate crisis is being caused by humans and it will take human ingenuity to stop or reverse it... Hardware to Save a Planet explores the technical innovations that are giving us hope in the fight against climate change. Each episode focuses on a specific climate challenge and explores an emerging physical technology solution, with the person bringing it into reality. Hosted by Dylan Garrett, Head of Climate Tech Business at Synapse.
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How do we build a world with abundant, affordable, carbon-free electricity? That’s the question at the heart of Good Clean Energy, a podcast featuring interviews with scientists, innovators and energy experts working to transform the energy ecosystem and tackle climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We tell the stories of innovators at the intersection of agriculture and technology to answer the question: what really is agtech and why should you care?
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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Curiosity sits at the intersection of creativity, effective human interactions, problem-solving and purposeful change. Unfortunately, the pace of life — at home, work, and school — often sidetracks our natural curiosity. So, let’s see the familiar from a different angle or something new as a possibility to consider.
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Reframe is the podcast about building sustainability. Commercial and public buildings are among the biggest producers of carbon emissions. It’s a problem of massive scale. But, for building owners, engineers and contractors, solving it may actually be more of an opportunity than a challenge. That’s what the “Reframe” podcast is all about. Join host Jeff Nichols on an exploration of the forces driving sustainability in our built environment. And meet the people who are leading the charge.
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Welcome to Emerald Podcast Series. Join our hosts as they talk to experts using their research to create real impact in society. In each episode we explore the role research plays in our modern world, and ask how it can contribute to solving the complex environmental, economic, social and political challenges facing our planet.
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Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work.
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From healthcare and biotechnology to forests and fisheries, the evolving study of genomics is leading to some of the most exciting and world-changing discoveries in science and medicine. Like – did you know that your individual genomic signature can help determine the healthcare treatment you receive? Or that mapping the genomes of trees can inform forest management? But while the study of genomics holds great promise for the health of people, animals, and the environment, it also confronts ...
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Get your behind-the-curtain peek at the most surprising and hopeful climate tech solutions Australian startups are working on today. Hear from startup teams solving global climate challenges in ways you might not have thought of before. Learn about their unique startup journeys and get a dose of optimism for a better world. Listen to The Mix powered by Climate Salad now. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy- ...
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Investor Shayle Kann is asking big questions about how to decarbonize the planet: How cheap can clean energy get? Will artificial intelligence speed up climate solutions? Where is the smart money going into climate technologies? Every week on Catalyst, Shayle explains the world of climate tech with prominent experts, investors, researchers, and executives. Produced by Latitude Media.
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On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream ent ...
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Climate Stack, the podcast where digital technology meets the fight against climate change! If you're a software professional with a passion for solving hard problems and a drive to make a difference, you're in the right place. Your hosts Mansi and Joshua, are seasoned technologists who have dedicated decades to building enterprise software solutions in Silicon Valley. Driven by a shared commitment to leave behind a better world, they transitioned to climate action. Through Climate Stack, th ...
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During the show, you will have the opportunity to meet the best ClimateTech Founders, Investors, Experts from Silicon Valley and around the Globe. They will share with you their stories and personal journey in this growing and exciting industry. Giving you some insights into the ecosystems that hopefully help you to take part in the fight against climate change as well as benefit from the opportunities it can represent.
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Tune in for relatable perspectives from folks who -- just like you -- are on a climate journey. Hosted by Asim Hussain, Amelia Holcomb, Marketa Benisek and Tim Falls
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How do we make our cities more livable? We want them to be more affordable, walkable and meet the needs of a tech-powered society. So, how do we actually reach those ideals? City Space is an urban living podcast from The Globe and Mail that seeks to answer those questions. Join host Irene Galea as she speaks to global experts and those close to home to learn what our cities are doing right and what we could do better. From accessibility to housing to transit, episodes will consider what trul ...
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Do you care about environmental issues but feel overwhelmed by all the information out there? Forces for Nature is here to help. We provide a clear, accessible overview of the challenges our planet is facing and, more importantly, focus on solutions. Instead of dwelling on the doom and gloom that fills the news and social media, we answer the question, “What can I do about it?” With Forces for Nature, you’ll find practical steps and inspiring stories that empower you to make a difference so ...
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Unusually in-depth conversations about the world's most pressing problems and what you can do to solve them. Subscribe by searching for '80000 Hours' wherever you get podcasts. Hosted by Rob Wiblin and Luisa Rodriguez.
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Listen in on conversations with the IKEA Foundation team and guests from the world of philanthropy, climate change, renewable energy and sustainable development on a wide range of issues and challenges we face today. If your approach to problem solving is to ask the question ‘what if’, this podcast is made for you. Produced by the IKEA Foundation communications team.
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Stories from the people helping make water more efficient, safe and sustainable for all.
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The Nonprofit Show is the daily live video broadcast where our national nonprofit community comes together for business problem solving, innovation, and education. Each day the panel of co-hosts and our guests cover the latest topics with fresh thinking to help you and your nonprofit amplify your social impact and achieve your mission, vision and values. With more than 1,100 episodes our library of learning is there for you and your organization. Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3A0Dqlw Co ...
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Welcome to Cool Air, Hot Takes, the podcast that’s as smart as your building’s thermostat and twice as fun. Hosted by Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry—two HVAC pros with over 30 years of combined experience and a lifetime of friendship—this show is your go-to for the latest in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, industry news, and cutting-edge HVAC trends. Charlie is a building-systems expert passionate about solving complex problems, and Dan, an Applications Engineer with a knack for en ...
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The London School of Economics and Political Science public events podcast series is a platform for thought, ideas and lively debate where you can hear from some of the world's leading thinkers. Listen to more than 200 new episodes every year.
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Solving for the P in NPK Fertilization Using Enzymes with Benjamin Scott
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The global food system has a phosphorus problem that few people talk about. Unlike nitrogen, which cycles naturally through our atmosphere, phosphorus is mined from finite deposits and has no natural cycle. A massive 100-kilometer conveyor belt—visible from space—transports phosphate-rich rock from the Sahara Desert to ships waiting to distribute t…
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The case for and against AGI by 2030 (article by Benjamin Todd)
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More and more people have been saying that we might have AGI (artificial general intelligence) before 2030. Is that really plausible? This article by Benjamin Todd looks into the cases for and against, and summarises the key things you need to know to understand the debate. You can see all the images and many footnotes in the original article on th…
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Simon Harris: my style of politics is not a problem
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Simon Harris had a difficult general election campaign as Fine Gael leader and has since faced criticism that he has not learned from mistakes in his new roles as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs. On today's podcast he tells Jack Horgan-Jones and Hugh Linehan that his style of politics won't change. He also answers questions about policy i…
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Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna Huffington
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To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. Wit…
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Are the Government spooked by the consequences of the Occupied Territories Bill?
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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · On the same day that the US agreed a trade deal with the UK, the European Commission unveiled a second, larger package of retaliatory tariffs – this was in response to the absence of negotiation from the US on what they actually want. Thankfully for Ireland, our big…
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128. Replay of Synbiobeta 2024 Recap with Fresh Commentary
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Karl and Erum revisit their energetic and unfiltered recap of SynBioBeta 2024. With candid reflections on the conference and the broader synthetic biology ecosystem, they spotlight key trends including the rise of accessible community bio labs, decentralized events like the Biopunk gathering, and the convergence of deep tech and culture. This is no…
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OK nerds this one is for you !! Kimberly Atkins Stohr talks with Adam Feldman, an expert on the Supreme Court, to explore the intricacies of the U.S. judiciary. They discuss the current state of the Supreme Court, focusing on the religion docket, the evolution of First Amendment jurisprudence, and the significant role of amicus briefs. The conversa…
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Cosmic Queries – Life on Exoplanets with Sara Seager
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Is there life on other planets? On this episode of StarTalk, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Matt Kirshen dig into the search for extraterrestrial life with exoplanet expert and author of the memoir, “Smallest Lights in the Universe,” astrophysicist Sara Seager. Originally Aired March 15, 2021 NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episo…
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Can the oceans solve our carbon removal problems?
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There's been growing research and investment in projects that use the oceans to artificially remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Such techniques involve both a biological and a chemical approach. To date, carbon removal technologies have been largely land-based, using giant air-purification machines, or planting trees to consume and store ca…
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Emergency pod: Did OpenAI give up, or is this just a new trap? (with Rose Chan Loui)
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When attorneys general intervene in corporate affairs, it usually means something has gone seriously wrong. In OpenAI’s case, it appears to have forced a dramatic reversal of the company’s plans to sideline its nonprofit foundation, announced in a blog post that made headlines worldwide. The company’s sudden announcement that its nonprofit will “re…
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Analyzing music from ancient Greece and Rome, and the 100 days that shook science
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First up on the podcast, producer Meagan Cantwell worked with the Science News team to review how the first 100 days of PresidentDonald Trump’s administration have impacted science. In the segment, originally produced for video, we hear about how the workforce, biomedical research, and global health initiatives all face widespread, perhaps permanen…
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In the past few days, UK firefighters have been tackling wildfires across the UK. As global temperatures rise, fires are likely to increase in strength and number. We hear from Rory Hadden, Professor of Fire Science at the University of Edinburgh, and Aidan McGivern, meteorologist and weather presenter from the Met Office. Presenter Marnie Chestert…
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10x Grid Storage: How Mesh Batteries Are Revolutionizing Home Energy
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In this episode of Hardware to Save a Planet, host Dylan Garrett talks with Cole Ashman, CEO and founder of Pila Energy, about how his company is making home energy resilience affordable and accessible. Their innovative mesh battery system provides backup power during outages, enhances solar energy usage, and supports grid stability, all at a fract…
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How do you feel about zoos? Some think they are important for education and scientific research; others think they are cruel. Neil and Georgie discuss this and teach you some new vocabulary. Find a full transcript, worksheet and interactive quiz for this episode at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2025/250508…
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Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains?
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Headlines are screaming that we have tons of microplastics in our brains — the equivalent of an entire plastic spoon. OK, that sounds terrifying, but is it true? We talk to chemist Prof. Oliver Jones. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/PlasticSpoonBrain In this episode, we cover: (00:00) A plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics?! (05:21) Some…
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How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exit
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When Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one had cornered the US market yet on this skincare secret, and Hero Cosmetics was born. Rhyu joins host Jeff Berman this week to reveal the less…
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Replay: Bill Gates is ending his foundation — here’s how it began
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Bill Gates announced this week that he will shutter his philanthropic foundation in 20 years – but not before using it to give away $200 billion to fight global diseases. In this archival episode from 2019, he tells host Reid Hoffman the story of how it all started – and how he learned to scale his impact as a philanthropist. In Part 2 of this spec…
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The power of data: ethics, politics, and public interest
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Contributor(s): Dr Alison Powell, Dr Chris Wiggins, Dr Erin Young | Data profoundly influences all of our lives and the social, economic and political systems that govern them. Everywhere we turn we are creating increasing amounts of data that powers decision-making algorithms and shapes our future. It is however important to remember how partial a…
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Terawatt Infrastructure’s billion-dollar strategy
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In 2021, Neha Palmer co-founced Terawatt Infrastructure with a bold mission: create the backbone for America's electric trucking revolution. Within its first year, Terawatt secured a billion-dollar investment. But as the company developed plans for a nationwide charging network, it confronted the daunting challenge of building infrastructure for an…
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The Mayor Who Cut Carbon, Cut Bills, and Cut a Billion-Pound Deal
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As mayor of Bristol, Marvin Rees helped launch a billion-pound public-private partnership to decarbonize his city, one of the most ambitious deals of its kind anywhere in the world. This wasn’t just about climate targets. It was about results: cutting emissions, cutting energy bills, creating jobs, and improving housing — all while building a long-…
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While many of us are worrying about how the melting polar ice caps are a warning of climate catastrophes ahead, for others melting ice is turning historical dreams of a navigable Arctic into reality and reshaping rivalries at the top of the world. On this episode of Lo...By KBOO Community Radio
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Conclave: why this papal election is the hardest to call in decades
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The death of Pope Francis has set in train one of the most unique contests in world politics: the Papal conclave. Cardinals will vote again and again until one name achieves a two-thirds majority and becomes pope. Voting is not the conclave's only similarity to secular politics. The prospects of victory for frontrunners Antonio Tagle from the Phili…
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ANTHROPY25: Joanna Yarrow - The Importance Of Joy
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In this episode of our Anthropy special series, we speak with Joanna Yarrow, who helps run Human Nature Places, a company creating neighbourhoods that make sustainable living easier. Joanna brings a unique perspective shaped by her upbringing in a Sussex woodland with "Good Life" parents who embraced sustainability before it was fashionable. Her jo…
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Interview 1949 – UK Censorship and the Future of BitChute with Ray Vahey
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Ray Vahey, founder of BitChute.com, joins us today to discuss the recently introduced UK Online Safety Act of 2023 and how it has forced BitChute to discontinue its video sharing service for UK residents.
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The death and life of the center-left
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Contributor(s): Will Hutton, Professor Robert Kuttner, Professor Stephanie J. Rickard | Since the 1990s, progressive parties have tended to combine globalist neoliberal policies with avant-garde social views. Life steadily became more precarious for large numbers of working people, who lost confidence in traditional left-of-center parties.Economica…
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Frontier Forum: Unlocking next-generation VPPs
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In the mid-2000s, Ben Brown started his career designing demand response programs that relied on pagers and telephones. Today, as Renew Home's CEO, he's leveraging AI and tens of millions of connected smart devices to help households save energy and create an entirely new approach to grid management. Renew Home is building a new kind of virtual pow…
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Will Serbia’s mass protests unseat the president?
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Serbia’s citizens have been protesting for over six months, taking part in demonstrations around the country in reaction to their government’s alleged corruption. Though the country’s president, Aleksandar Vučić, has attempted to appease them, the movement shows no sign of slowing down. Situated in the Western Balkans, Serbia has had a long history…
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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond
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When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…
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Genomic Repeat: Bananageddon - Challenging assumptions around food security
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This episode was originally released on September 19, 2023 Is the world running out of bananas? Well, no. Not…yet — but nature is flashing a big, yellow, squishy "caution" sign. In this episode, Dr. Kaylee Byers peels away our assumptions about food security by looking at bananas. Venturing Down Under, we connect with Dr. James Dale from Queensland…
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The Beginning of the Universe with Brian Keating
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Could the Higgs field vary across space and time? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice answer fan questions on cosmic inflation, quantum fluctuations, and the earliest moments after the Big Bang with cosmologist Brian Keating. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/…
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Decarbonization: Challenge or Opportunity?
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Is decarbonization the biggest challenge or the biggest opportunity for the HVAC industry? In this episode of Cool Air, Hot Takes, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry are joined by Molly Dee-Ramasamy, Director of Deep Carbon Reduction at JB&B, to unpack what decarbonization really means for buildings, systems, and the people designing them. From ele…
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361: Journalism at a Crossroads—How to Save the Beast
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Guest In a career that spanned a quarter-century, Ted Czech covered crime for newspapers in three states. Disenchanted with how journalism was taught and practiced, Czech launched a second career in public relations in 2021 and began work on Saving the Beast: A Recovering Reporter Reflects on America's Broken Media and How to Fix It. Why This Episo…
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From Malawi, Myra Anubi takes a look at ways that technology is improving children’s education. Malawi has free primary schools - but almost 90% of 10 year olds are unable to read properly. So the government is distributing tablets to schools up and down the country. They use software that helps kids to learn maths and reading at their own speed an…
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Greenland, Iceland and the meltdown of the old order in the North Atlantic
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Contributor(s): Professor Gudni Jóhannesson, Professor Kristina Spohr | President Trump’s determination to increase American influence and presence in Greenland has generated great interest in the future of the world’s largest island and its surrounding regions in the Arctic and the North Atlantic. While Trump's offhand idea of purchasing Greenland…
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In 1980 Oregon voters overwhelmingly passed an initiative that bans any new nuclear reactors until the there is a permanent national nuclear waste repository. Since 1992 when the Trojan Nuclear power plant in Rainier, OR closed, the state has been nuclear-free. But over ...By KBOO Community Radio
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Nonprofit Mergers: Smart Strategy or Last Resort?
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Nonprofit mergers and acquisitions aren’t a sign of weakness—they're a powerful strategy for long-term viability and community impact. In this leading edge conversation, we bring together two sector leaders: Tim Davis, President and Managing Partner of Glick Davis and Associates, and Jeffrey R. Wilcox, CEO and Founder of Interim Executives Academy.…
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What does the surge of Farage's Reform mean for UK politics?
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On today’s Inside Politics podcast Irish Times London Correspondent Mark Paul joins Hugh Linehan to discuss what Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is already calling “the beginning of the end of the Conservative Party" as Tories lost council seats all over England. And to add icing to Farage’s cake, Reform Party candidate Sarah Pochin dramatically won …
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Events, Donors, Deadlines: Managing Fundraiser's Stress!
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It’s Fundraiser’s Friday—and we engage in a candid, layered conversation about one of the sector’s least addressed yet most persistent realities: stress. Specifically, the stress experienced by nonprofit fundraisers who juggle mounting expectations, emotional labor, event overload, and relentless revenue goals. Cohost Julia Patrick opens with a sob…
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#216 – Ian Dunt on why governments in Britain and elsewhere can't get anything done – and how to fix it
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When you have a system where ministers almost never understand their portfolios, civil servants change jobs every few months, and MPs don't grasp parliamentary procedure even after decades in office — is the problem the people, or the structure they work in? Today's guest, political journalist Ian Dunt, studies the systemic reasons governments succ…
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100 days of Government and very little to show
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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · Nama chief executive Brendan McDonagh almost became housing ‘tsar’ until Fine Gael blocked his appointment this week. It seems communication between the two main parties was not at its strongest when it came to Fianna Fáil’s push to have McDonagh head up the new Hou…
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127. Chain Reaction: Orchestrating BioInnovation Without Missing a Beat – with MessagingLab’s Erum & Karl
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Erum and Karl break down a concept they've lived and breathed—but rarely spelled out: orchestration. If you're building a startup in synthetic biology or advanced materials, this is a must-listen deep dive into how influence is built before your product lands or your funding closes. They pull back the curtain on how to create "value chain syndicate…
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35: Fight For The Law Like Kermit The Frog
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Kimberly Atkins Stohr speaks with Elie Mystal, author of 'Bad Law', about the flaws in American laws and the need for reform. They discuss the impact of bad laws on democracy, particularly focusing on voting and immigration laws. Elie Mystal emphasizes the importance of understanding the origins of these laws and advocates for systemic changes to c…
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Assembloids: Recreating the Brain with Sergiu Paşca
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How do you recreate a brain circuit in a dish, and what can it unlock about our minds? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore the frontier of neuroscience with Stanford neuroscientist Sergiu Pașca, to break down stem cells, how the brain forms itself, and assembloids: self-organizing brain circuits. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can l…
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Interview 1948 – EU Peasants Celebrate Net Zero Blackout (NWNW #589)
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This week on New World Next Week: the Absolute Zero agenda plunges Spain and Portugal into the dark ages; Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre is dead at age 41; and Vietnam marks 50 years since the Fall of Saigon as Monsanto's Agent Orange victims still struggle with the war's toxic legacy.
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YouTube turns 20; and the interesting side of boredom
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YouTube is the second biggest website in the world, containing more than 14.8 billion videos. It's been a huge success, but its public image as a haven for influencers and digital monetisers belies its true character and role. Ryan McGrady from the University of Massachusetts takes us inside the online behemoth. Also, perspectives on boredom, its p…
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