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The podcast name ‘Extinctionati’ is a pun on the activist organisation name ‘Extinction Rebellion’, meaning it’s different from and yet related to the XR cluster of organisations, without being affiliated in any way with these. It’s Collapsed and brought back to Life over and over again, and so this is the 4th instalment. Show runs weekly on Sundays and starts CET 1800 - EDT 12 PM - PDT 09 AM
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The story of our environment may well be the most important story this century. We focus on issues facing people and the planet. Leading environmentalists, organizations, activists, and conservationists discuss meaningful ways to create a better and more sustainable future. Participants include EARTHDAY.ORG, Greenpeace, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, PETA, European Environment Agency, Peter Singer, 350.org, UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development, Ci ...
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Breaching Extinction is an investigative podcast evaluating the complexities of the declining Southern Resident Killer Whale population in an effort to better understand the trials they currently face, and find solutions through conversation and connection.
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Framed for treason, our heroes seek to clear their names while exploring The Strange, a dark network that holds infinite dimensions. The Penumbra Extinction is a multidimensional sci-fi actual play podcast that releases every Monday. Most of the time. Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Google Play Music, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or use the podcast RSS Feed. Watch our live stream on our Twitch and YouTube channels. Support us on Patreon.com/ceritus. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. The Strange is a C ...
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La 6e extinction

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Le podcast Numerama dédié à la sixième extinction de masse. Six épisodes pour mieux comprendre les menaces qui pèsent sur le vivant, mais avec de l'espoir. Cette série audio prend la forme d'un conte de vulgarisation scientifique porté par Marie Treibert de la chaîne "La Boite à Curiosités". Écriture, voix : Marie Treibert Production : Marcus Dupont-Besnard Réalisation : Mathis Grosos Mixage son : Jeanne L'Hévéder Identité visuelle : Audrey Godefroy, Claire Braikeh Rédactrice en chef : Marie ...
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Have we entered what Earth scientists call a “termination event,” and what can we do to avoid the worst outcomes? How can a spiritual connection to nature guide us toward better environmental stewardship? What can ancient wisdom teach us about living harmoniously with the Earth? How have wetlands become both crucial carbon sinks and colossal methan…
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Extinction Rebellion’s co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways …
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Environment: Zombie Fires Plant Life: The Deadly Angels' Trumpet Flower Researched: Facilitated Communication Positive: Basset Hound Saves Dozens of Other Animals Show Notes: https://www.cbc.ca/news/climate/zombie-fires-canada-wildfires-1.7207765 https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240528-why-canada-is-riddled-with-wildfires-that-burn-year-round h…
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“I think that the problem is a classic economic problem of tragedy of the commons—the fact that any one country is going to benefit if other countries reduce carbon emissions but is going to suffer when it itself does means there's always a tendency to want other countries to lead the way. Since the industrial revolution began, the US point of view…
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How can journalism make people care and bring about solutions? What role does storytelling play in shining a light on injustice and crises and creating a catalyst for change? Nicholas D. Kristof is a two-time Pulitzer-winning journalist and Op-ed columnist for The New York Times, where he was previously bureau chief in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Tokyo…
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How do the works of Emily Dickinson and Charles Darwin continue to influence our understanding of nature, ecological interdependence, and the human experience? How does understanding history help us address current social and environmental issues. How can dialogues between the arts and sciences foster holistic, sustainable solutions to global crise…
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"Consumption is a tricky business. We've moved ourselves into a situation where on the one hand, we now recognize that possessions are an important source of identity. Most of us believe people should have the right to choose the kind of lifestyle they want to have; on the other hand, we have the environmental costs of that lifestyle, which is caus…
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What can we learn from Germany's postwar transformation to help us address today's environmental and humanitarian crises? With the rise of populism, authoritarianism, and digital propaganda, how can history provide insights into the challenges of modern democracy? Frank Trentmann is a Professor of History at Birkbeck, University of London, and at t…
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Environment: Floating Windfarms and Local Concerns Wildlife: Volcano Snails Researched: Why do Republicans Suddenly Hate Social Emotional Learning? Postive: A New Way to Target Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria References: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-67211336 https://a-z-animals.com/animals/volcano-snail/ https://www.iflscience.com/volc…
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“The SDSN has been set up to mobilize research and science for the Sustainable Development Goals. Each year, we aim to provide a fair and accurate assessment of countries' progress on the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The development goals were adopted back in 2015 by all UN member states, marking the first time in human history that we have a …
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Extinction Rebellion’s co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways …
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How can we get 193 countries to move in the same direction for a better tomorrow? In today's podcast, we talk with Guillaume Lafortune, Vice President and Head of the Paris Office of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the largest global network of scientists and practitioners dedicated to implementing the Sustainable Developme…
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We're back with some exciting updates! Our very first Extinction Event episode featured the thylacine, or Tasmanian tiger. And because we love this carnivorous marsupial so much, we’re giving you a recap of its demise, plus bringing you up to speed on the newest developments. Friggin’ pumped! Drop us a line at extinctionpod@gmail.com or leave us a …
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"I would say what we can celebrate is the incredible mobilization of the young people. They went everywhere, they knocked on the door, they mobilized. This was an incredible, incredible mobilization. So that was extraordinary because it showed real mobilization and an understanding that the National Rally was a real threat. We knew that if they cam…
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“I think that we should not be under any illusion that we can return to some pristine Earth. We have to do the best we can with the Earth that we have inherited for our generation and for those of our children, but we should not, therefore, say, well, it's all lost. Species are becoming extinct as never before. We should not become pessimists becau…
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Skeptic: The 82% Wildlife: Bad News About the Spiders You Carefully Placed Outside Researched: The "He Gets Us" Campaign Positive: Just something cool: We Can't Feel Wet Show Notes https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/how-do-we-know-when-something-is-wet https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141001133416.htm#:~:text=that%20feel%20wet…
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As Surrealism turns 100, what can it teach us about the importance of dreaming and creating a better society? Will we wake up from the consumerist dream sold to us by capitalism and how would that change our ideas of utopia? S. D. Chrostowska is professor of humanities at York University, Canada. She is the author of several books, among them Permi…
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“There's that old saying, ‘blessed are the cracked for they shall let in the light.’ For a lot of people like myself, I think it's true that losing your mind can be a proportionate response to the climate crisis. Those of us with mental health issues are often branded as being in our own world. But paradoxically, being in our own world can actually…
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The planet’s well-being unites us all, from ecosystems to societies, global systems to individual health. How is planetary health linked to mental health? Charlie Hertzog Young is a researcher, writer and award-winning activist. He identifies as a “proudly mad bipolar double amputee” and has worked for the New Economics Foundation, the Royal Societ…
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In this episode Clare Farrell and philospher Mohamed Amer Meziane dive into ideas of secularization and the fossil state. Touching on spirituality, Islamaphobia, colonialism, and oppression of the climate movement. Link to Mohamed's book: https://www.versobooks.com/products/3... Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate! https:/…
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The Five-pronged Clean Energy Future “I thought about it, and I was wondering, what do we actually need in the world? Because we don't need petrol and we don't need coal. We need energy to power various things. So, we need these energy services. So, what's the simplest way of providing all of the energy services? And it really seems to me that we c…
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How and when will we transition to a clean energy future? How will the transition empower individuals and transform global power dynamics? How did China become the world’s first electrostate, leading the drive for renewable energy, and what can we learn from this? Richard Black spent 15 years as a science and environment correspondent for the BBC W…
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Skeptic: Taxpayer funded hospitals in Canada get to deny Canadians their rights. Wildlife: Sunbeam Butterfly Researched: Why does the sun hurt my face so much? Positive: Stopping Parkinson's with the tetanus vaccine Show Notes: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/canadian-family-sues-after-catholic https://www.vice.com/en/article/gvzebx/mother-teresa…
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“My production company SOC Films, which works out of Pakistan, has created more than 15 short films about climate change in the region, and created a book for children to talk about climate change heroes. Pakistan is one of the top 10 countries in the world most affected by climate change. And so at the heart of everything that I do, climate change…
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In this episode of the Speaking Out of Place podcast Professor David Palumbo-Liu talks with acclaimed author and activist, and San Francisco legend, Chris Carlsson about his new novel, When Shells Crumble. It begins in December 2024, when the US Supreme Court nullifies the popular vote in the Presidential election and awards the presidency to an au…
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How can we show more kindness, respect, and love to the animals we share this planet with? What lessons can we learn from non-human animals about living in greater harmony with nature? Ingrid Newkirk is the Founder and President of PETA, actively leading the organization and advocating for animal rights. PETA is the largest animal rights organizati…
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Extinction Rebellion’s co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways …
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“Getting people to care is the most important thing. I went all the way to the Maldives for research for my book How to Talk to a Science Denier because I wanted to see coral death. I wanted to see the Maldives. I wanted to see the country most under threat from climate change. One of my teachers was a 17 or 18-year-old kid who was the captain of a…
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How to talk to a science denier? How do we fight for truth and protect democracy in a post-truth world? How does bias affect our understanding of facts? Lee McIntyre is a Research Fellow at the Center for Philosophy and History of Science at Boston University and a Senior Advisor for Public Trust in Science at the Aspen Institute. He holds a B.A. f…
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