Best Andrea T Edwards Podcasts (2024)

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Climate Courage: the role of religion and spirituality 2:10:29

1M ago2:10:29

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The role of religion and spiritual organisations in tackling the climate emergency is a huge opportunity for collective action, and we are seeing leaders of many religious institutions – including the Pope, and the Imams – speaking to their followers on the critical transformation required to live in balance with nature. But is the message landing?…

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Climate Courage: reporting from the front lines in Asia 1:40:21

2M ago1:40:21

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May 3rd was World Press Freedom Day and a UN report released stated 44 environmental journalists have been murdered in last 15 years. This means to report on the state of the environment has become a perilous profession, with the highest number of killings in Asia Pacific (30 cases), while Latin America and the Caribbean reported 11. The UN report …

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The Know Show – the show must go on 1:48:37

2M ago1:48:37

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If you’re a fan of Queen, “The Show Must Go On” will be meaningful, as it’s connected to the end of Freddie Mercury’s life. But we’re using it in a different context. All over the world, we are seeing reports of excess deaths, something we really came to understand during the Covid pandemic. However, today, excess deaths are coming from extreme hea…

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Climate Courage: why we speak up! 1:56:42

2M ago1:56:42

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Welcome back to Climate Courage, and I’m absolutely delighted to share that Dr. David Ko and Richard Busellato will be joining as co-hosts, as we build on the core focus of the show – to discuss the issues across the full spectrum of the polycrisis, while keeping it in everyday language, so we can all better understand the challenges and what we ca…

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The Know Show – global propaganda is getting worse; how do we navigate it? 2:05:17

2M ago2:05:17

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Propaganda has always been an issue in our societies, but the problem is becoming a much bigger challenge today. Recently, a British man was charged over an arson plot targeting a Ukrainian business after he was allegedly recruited to act for the mercenary group, Wagner. He will face trial under the UK’s new National Security Act, the first time a …

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The Know Show – we are baking in Asia’s heatwave! 2:26:04

3M ago2:26:04

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Southeast Asia, the Indian sub-continent, and parts of Africa are sitting in the eye of an extreme heatwave, seeing temperatures five to 10 degrees Celsius above normal, and it’s predicted to last until June. That means no relief is on the horizon for the millions of people being impacted, and reports of deaths from heat stroke are growing by the d…

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The Know Show – black, white and grey, the importance of nuance 2:12:17

3M ago2:12:17

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When times get complicated, simple answers and solutions aren’t what’s going to cut it, even though we are bombarded with messages telling us otherwise. The growing threat of all-out-war, the calamities in our environment, and the divisions in our societies are all deeply complicated issues that require our attention and a deep appreciation for nua…

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The Know Show – war, will it ever end? Because it must 2:02:20

4M ago2:02:20

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It’s been a harrowing week for war, with aid workers at World Central Kitchen killed by Israeli rockets in Palestine, which is ramping up pressure on the Israel Government to call an immediate ceasefire. Equally, Iran now faces a dilemma following the Israeli attack on its embassy in Syria, which killed two Iranian generals and five military advise…

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The Know Show – our longevity obsession, does it make sense? 1:54:20

4M ago1:54:20

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A few weeks ago, we discussed the story of Bryan Johnson, a 46-year-old tech bro who cashed out a few years ago and now spends all his time trying not to die. Today he is suffering from long Covid, however he’s part of a bigger story about an obsession to work out how to live longer and healthier lives. At the centre is the longevity industry – a m…

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The Know Show – it’s all getting a bit cray cray 1:19:43

5M ago1:19:43

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Did you hear Donald Trump say: “Right now, a number of state laws allow a baby to be born from his or her mother’s womb in the ninth month. It is wrong. It has to change.” Cray cray right? And yes, he really did say it. In Missouri, if you’re pregnant you can’t get divorced – women’s rights are really progressing over there – not to mention we had …

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The Know Show – where is all the love? 1:29:17

5M ago1:29:17

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We celebrated Valentine’s Day this week and messages of love are flooding our social media channels, which is always a nice balm for the soul. However, then you turn on the news and see the shooting in Kansas City during the Super Bowl celebrations, the planned attack on Rafah still going ahead, X taking payment from terrorist organizations, the US…

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The Know Show – misinformation, disinformation, we have a problem 1:39:03

6M ago1:39:03

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We are back for 2024, so come and join us as we cover the major news happening around the world, with our theme this year on misinformation and disinformation, the number one issue in the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report, and with 49% of the world’s population going to the polls this year, it is critical we all learn how to navigate this r…

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Climate Courage: Cop28, plus end of year wrap-up 1:39:24

7M ago1:39:24

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The negotiations have been taking place in Dubai, and breaking news suggests an agreement to move away from fossil fuels has been agreed, however, the words phase-out is not in the final text. What this means is the recognition of the need for deep, rapid and sustained reductions has been agreed, which is a milestone for a Cop, because no previous …

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It’s our shared responsibility to act - with Mohammad Ali Jinnah 14:32

8M ago14:32

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When Mohammad Ali Jinnah understood his city, Karachi in Pakistan, would be under water by the 2060s due to climate change and sea level rise, he knew he had to do something about it and get involved – for his children and grandchildren. Pakistan is one of the 10 most vulnerable countries to climate change risk, and it is time for the world to come…

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The Know Show – a look back on 2023, what a year 1:43:22

8M ago1:43:22

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Did this year pass like lightening or what? It’s time for our last show of the year, and that means a wrap up of 2023, as we reflect on all the main news that’s been flying across our screens. From wars to political shenanigans, good news to living through the hottest year in 250,000 years, celebrity losses and moments that achieved headlines, and …

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#Its4U - Fighting for the future of the Masai and all of Africa - with Kaaka Issac 30:55

8M ago30:55

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Kaaka Issac, also called Wakili, is part of the Masai Tribe in Kenya. He is seeing first-hand the impact of climate change on his family, community and the animals they care for. This frontline experience inspired him to become a climate advocate and to be even more impactful, he is currently studying at Kwame Ngurummah University of Law. Kaaka is …

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#Its4U - Artists see connections where other’s see chaos - with Sveinung Nygaard 27:01

8M ago27:01

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Are you creative? Well, you need to listen to Sveinung Nygaard! he’s a composer, an artist, musician and he’s part of the Bards for Climate, because he believes the artistic mindset is capable of solving the biggest problems the world faces. In this wonderful conversation we discuss how climate is an identity issue and what we can do about it, as w…

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#Its4U - It’s for me, it’s for you, it’s for everyone - with Sadaf Khalid 24:46

8M ago24:46

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Sadaf Khalid is the global coordinator for the virtual Cop 28 on behalf of Rethinking Choices. She is a power woman, who believes in taking action and getting involved. I so enjoyed this conversation with a lady committed to the future of our world, especially tackling the challenges Pakistan face, the home of her birth, and she shares the harrowin…

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#Its4U - Support grassroots women’s organisations, with SirCollins Manyasi 16:43

8M ago16:43

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I am so delighted to introduce you to SirCollins Manyasi, who works with grassroots women’s organisations in Kenya, Africa. He is inspired to make a difference in women’s and children’s lives, ensuring the most basic needs are met, like access to water for drinking, cooking and farming. He’s got a smile that lights up a room, so have a listen and m…

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#Its4U - Be like the hummingbird, with Timothy Ndgewa 17:17

8M ago17:17

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Meet Timothy Ndgewa, the African representative of Rethinking Choices. He’s a finance professional who moved into sustainability, and he is a voice on the ground in Kenya, driving awareness and action. He is driven to support his community and environment, especially those who do not have access to technology, so they don’t get left behind. You can…

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#Its4U - Education is everything, with Inger-Mette Stenseth 36:14

8M ago36:14

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Inger-Mette Stenseth is a co-founder of the World Climate School, and she works across the world to get climate education front and centre in education curriculum. With a creativity energy at the core of all she does, Inger-Mette is encouraging all of the artists, designers, weavers and more to come on board to Its4U, because creative expression is…

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Climate Courage: sharks and ocean health 1:09:48

8M ago1:09:48

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Our oceans hit heat extremes in 2023 that have literally gone off the charts, and with annual peak temperatures not expected until February/March 2024, there is a lot of anxiety about how high the temperatures will reach, as well as the impact of that heat on life in the ocean, which of course, impacts life on land. In the Northern Hemisphere summe…

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#Its4U - The antidote to Cop28 with Dr. David Ko and Richard Busellato 34:02

8M ago34:02

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Welcome to 12 days of Cop, where I’ll be interviewing inspiring people who are reminding us where to put our focus during these next two weeks. Kicking off with the brains and hearts behind #Its4U Dr. David Ko and Richard Busellato, we dig into what Its4U is all about, and encourage everyone to get involved! You can sign up to Its4U at bit.ly/signu…

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The Know Show – things are hotting up, we need to cool down 1:35:53

8M ago1:35:53

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It was reported - for the first time - that earth passed 2°C warming in November for two days in a row, and it must be important because it hit the mainstream news. Definitely a topic for The Know Show this week, as well as the fact we are all eagerly awaiting the release of Israeli hostages (women and children) by Hamas, but alarming news is showi…

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Climate Courage: become a sustainability warrior at work 46:46

8M ago46:46

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Do you want to drive meaningful change while doing your job, so you can contribute to the global crisis humanity is facing? Are you willing to look at the opportunities you can embrace to drive change and create awareness in your organization? If the answer is yes, this show is for you. Meet Andrew Buay, Vice President of Group Sustainability for S…

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The Know Show – coping with overwhelm in a time of madness 1:24:19

9M ago1:24:19

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The news is intense, and many are switching off, unable to cope. The daily reminder of suffering hurts the soul and infects us with fear for the future. What will happen next? Will it boil up and consume us all, turning into World War III? And what if we go nuclear? Hard HARD times to face - tense, anxious, and heart breakingly sad. How do we get r…

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Climate Courage: why equality is critical 1:23:18

9M ago1:23:18

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Twelve months ago, a UN Report stated that achieving equality could take nearly 300 years if the current rate of progress continues. In the study, it was revealed “how gender disparities are worsening in the face of “cascading” global crises – such as the COVID-19 pandemic, violent conflict, and climate change – coupled with the backlash against wo…

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The Know Show – without peace, do we have a future? 1:35:54

9M ago1:35:54

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Welcome back after a short break from The Know Show, and this week we’re going to tackle a big topic - how can we secure our future if we cannot secure peace? Were you aware that we have as much war and unrest today as we did before World War Two? We cannot take this moment lightly and pretend everything is fine because it isn’t. In fact, it's a ve…

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Australia’s Referendum, The Voice – what’s it all about? 1:05:13

10M ago1:05:13

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Welcome to a unique show, where three special guests will help me understand what is going on in Australia, as it builds towards it’s referendum aka The Voice. Australians are being asked to vote for an alteration to the Australian Constitution, which will give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders a voice to parliament on matters relating to thei…

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The Know Show – let’s talk about China 1:33:50

10M ago1:33:50

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As we are all based in Asia, we have access to a perspective on China that is rarely reflected in the global media, especially if it’s from the Northern Hemisphere. This means we see a lack of balance presented in the media, as well as by politicians in the North, and as we are all aware, the antagonism between East and West is growing, with many n…

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Climate Courage: get prepared for extreme heat 1:07:44

10M ago1:07:44

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Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has finally called the start of El Nino, even though the US’s NOAA claimed it started a few months ago. The BOM’s announcement, combined with a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, means in the coming months, the effects will start to be felt, and heat extremes are expected. Right now, in September, when the effects…

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Aoja Aron, helping refugees in Uganda embrace sustainability 1:13:47

10M ago1:13:47

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I am delighted to introduce you to a wonderful human being, Aoja Aron, who is from Uganda, and right now, he is working across the country to help the estimated 1.6 million refugees live more sustainably on the land provided by the Government and people of Uganda. An enormously complex challenge, Aoja takes us through what the refugees face day in …

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The Know Show – is what you know or believe even true? 1:32:50

10M ago1:32:50

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We have seen 11 extreme flooding events so far this September and just this week, as we were trying coming to terms with the devastating earthquake that hit Morocco, Libya experienced a catastrophic flooding event. In one of its cities, Derna, 25 per cent of the town has been washed away, with predictions suggesting a staggering 20,000 lives could …

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Climate Courage: The Fire Age 1:07:38

11M ago1:07:38

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In Canada, 13.7 million hectares of forest have burned (and continues to burn), which is twice as much as the 1989 record. We’ve seen fires in Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Turkey, Portugal, Croatia, Algeria, Tunisia, and of course, the US, where the fires in Maui are the worst in its history. But we’re moving into Summer in the Southern Hemisphere…

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The Know Show – it’s been a pretty crazy summer, huh? 1:32:30

11M ago1:32:30

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After an extended break, The Know Show is back and as always, we will discuss the major news events and shocks happening around the world, discussing issues from all angles, always attempting to provide balance in these complex times. From the on-going war in Ukraine, to politics around the world, Spain’s #MeToo movement, and of course, the extreme…

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Why are values so important? 58:05

11M ago58:05

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I was delighted to work with Kevin Cottam, The Global Nomad, on how to uncover my values and take it one step further, so it could really come to life. We often hear people talking about values, but what does it really mean and what are they? Listen in as Kevin takes us through the importance of values and then we discuss what came up in my values …

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Get ready for wet bulb temperatures - aka when the heat index makes it ‘too hot to live’ 1:11:22

1y ago1:11:22

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In May, I published this ebook length blog on preparing for wet bulb temperatures, or when the heat index pushes us into 'too hot to live' territory https://andreatedwards.com/2023/06/climate-courage-get-ready-for-wet-bulb-temperatures-aka-when-its-too-hot-to-live/ As so many people prefer to listen, rather than read, I've decided to record it and …

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Saving elephants, one bull at a time, can you help? 27:04

1y ago27:04

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Meet two amazing people, Vicki Kiely and Daniel Villota of Unchained Elephants. They are on a mission to save elephants from a life of suffering and pain, and right now, they are seeking our help to save a bull elephant called Kanun, who is in great pain and suffering. When he is saved, he will be moved to a sanctuary in the North of Thailand, wher…

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The Know Show – a sharp decline in appetite for news, trouble ahead? 1:43:29

1y ago1:43:29

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It’s the last show of the season and we invite you join us, for a 360 look at the news shaking our world, as well as drilling down into some of the bigger stories that are worthy of attention. Trump got kicked off the ‘front page’ this week, as the world’s media shares non-stop coverage on the story of the missing Titanic sub, whose passengers are …

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Climate Courage: propaganda, misinformation, lies 1:15:18

1y ago1:15:18

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Come join us for the last Climate Courage of the season, where we will discuss propaganda, misinformation and lies, especially as we’ve seen a rapid resurgence in climate denialism, strongly linked to Musk’s take-over of Twitter. But it’s not just what’s happening at Twitter that matters, chaos and division is being sewn across media and social med…

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The Know Show – truth, lies and propaganda, how to know? 1:14:25

1y ago1:14:25

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Lots of big news consuming the world this week, from the impact of smoke from the fires in Canada shrouding the East Coast and Midwest of the US, the potential federal indictment of Donald Trump, to the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in Crimea, and all that means. One of the confusing aspects about the Nova Kakhovka dam destruction is who did…

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The Know Show – attention goes, energy flows 1:21:04

1y ago1:21:04

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The news is frantic, bewildering, and for many people, overwhelming. How many have switched off because it’s just too much? How many more are feeling growing despair? And how many have already lost hope in the future? No matter who you are or where you live, we are facing a very challenging time for humanity, because we are in a polycrisis – which …

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Climate Courage: the role of Boomers 1:13:55

1y ago1:13:55

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Boomers have had a bad rap over recent years (#OKBoomer), especially with how they vote and their priorities for the future. Many countries are still led by Boomers, and in countries like the US, political parties are actively trying to suppress younger voters, which happened in the UK recently too, although that backfired tremendously. What this a…

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Climate Courage: the lure of doom, the power of hope 1:20:58

1y ago1:20:58

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For decades I’ve been keeping an eye on the climate emergency. It’s hard work and extremely challenging looking it in the eye EVERY SINGLE DAY, not to mention there’s an added intensity because you must continuously check your bias’s – so important! I’ve been able to handle it most of the time because I’m built for this sort of stuff, and it’s also…

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The Know Show – can we do good while doing well? 1:33:09

1y ago1:33:09

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An insightful article was published in Foreign Policy, titled ‘Will Brazil Destroy the Amazon to Save the Climate?’ (Link below). It’s a compelling read, looking into the untapped reserves of precious metals which, unfortunately, are waiting to be plundered beneath the Amazon Rainforest. The focus of the article is, if we want to build our renewabl…

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Climate Courage: we’re not going to sustainability our way out of this crisis 1:09:11

1+ y ago1:09:11

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Green growth, green tech, green products…. is that really the way we’re going to deal with this crisis? Ikea now uses sustainable mushroom packaging – hooray - however, it’s still a #FastFurniture operation, so a focus on the packaging just isn’t going to cut it. We’re at the point where we must transform or even close entire industries. Green grow…

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The path to purpose, with Neerja Singh 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

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The idea of finding your purpose can be annoying, because it’s almost become cliché, and many don’t feel it’s an authentic statement at all anymore. However, when you find someone who is really living their purpose, you feel the energy and commitment in everything they do and say. Neerja Singh is one of those people, and when I first met her, I was…

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The Know Show – have we had enough of ‘gutter politics’ yet? 1:29:05

1+ y ago1:29:05

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Some days you turn on or read the news and all you see is ‘gutter politics’ everywhere. It’s so ugly, childish, and unproductive, not to mention, while politicians are playing these games, what are they actually doing for the people they are supposed to serve? Not a whole lot for a long time in many countries, but with politics often pitted as a ga…

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The Know Show – it seems things are boiling over everywhere 1:34:38

1+ y ago1:34:38

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From France to Israel, Kenya to the US, India and beyond, protests are starting to boil over everywhere, with thousands taking to the streets. All the while many more citizens of countries not currently engaged in mass-protest movements are expected to erupt as well – regardless of government attempts to stop them. Are we finally at the point where…

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Climate Courage: food, for our health and the planets 1:22:33

1+ y ago1:22:33

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The latest IPCC Report has arrived and with it, frustration and fury that we are at this point. Are we finally waking up to the fact that our only chance is massive action requiring “everything, everywhere, all at once” quoting the headline savvy UN secretary general, António Guterres? So, what can WE do? Well, that is what Climate Courage is all a…

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