Cement production is responsible for approximately 7% of global greenhouse gas emissions and is possibly the hardest to abate sector. In this podcast series, the World Cement Association’s CEO, Ian Riley, talks to industry leaders, experts and technological innovators from across the globe, bringing insights and fresh perspectives on how the cement sector can decarbonise and improve sustainability. Suitable for anyone interested in climate change mitigation and industrial sustainability.
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Welcome to the Climate & Cuisine Podcast, where we explore the intersection of food choices and environmental impact. We delve into the profound benefits of veganism for our planet. Join us as we uncover how adopting a plant-based lifestyle can positively influence our environment, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to preserving biodiversity. Discover the delicious world of vegan cuisine and its potential to shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Tune in to learn how small ...
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ABC News Daily is the podcast that helps you understand the issues affecting your world. Every episode, host Samantha Hawley walks through one story with the help of an ABC colleague or expert in under 15 minutes. When you want coverage you can trust, listen to ABC News Daily. From interest rates, real estate and the housing crisis, to scams and the US election, ABC News Daily brings you facts and analysis you need to understand the biggest news stories. The podcast covers news from America, ...
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Navigating Zero - Global Trade’s Powerful Wave of Change is a podcast from ZeroNorth that explores the significant challenges facing the maritime industry on its journey towards a sustainable future. There’s no denying we are facing a climate crisis, and all industries must do their part to reach zero emissions. Maritime trade is critical to today’s society but is also responsible for roughly 3% of all greenhouse gas emissions. A future where global trade reaches zero carbon emissions is pos ...
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Welcome to Steel Stories by U. S. Steel. From market insights to industry trends, we will delve into the wealth of knowledge with world-renowned experts and industry thought leaders who will share their unique perspectives on global events shaping the future of steel. References to “greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)” throughout podcasts, in the context of U. S. Steel’s GHG reduction goals, refer to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions.
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Asking tough questions about the science, technology, and politics of climate change, two climate researchers challenge leading experts on one of the defining issues of our age. Every two weeks, they explore how we can fight global warming by cutting greenhouse gas emissions, carbon removal, adaptation and solar geoengineering. Dr. Jesse Reynolds and Dr. Pete Irvine consider the roles of computer models and persuasive narratives, economics and public policy, and renewable energy and national ...
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Dive into Climate Confident, the beacon of hope in your podcast library, illuminating the path to a cooler planet. With new episodes awakening every Wednesday at 7 AM CET, join visionary host Tom Raftery on an enlightening journey through the world of climate innovation and triumph. Climate Confident (formerly Climate 21) stands as your premier destination for uncovering the most impactful strategies and stories of emission reduction and environmental rejuvenation. Each week, Tom engages wit ...
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This is just a brief explanation about the harm that greenhouse gas emissions have on the environment and how California tried to reduce it. Cover art photo provided by Anton Darius | @theSollers on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@thesollers
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Learn about innovative technologies and strategies leading organizations are leveraging to create a more sustainable world. There are a lot of people talking the talk when it comes to sustainability. This podcast focuses on organizations that are walking the walk.
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DNV’s Maritime Impact explores the latest environmental policies and legislation impacting the global shipping industry and discuss the key actions decision makers must take if they are to remain compliant in future.
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Moody’s experts from around the globe and external guests join hosts Scott Phillips and Vittoria Zoli discuss macro, financial and credit trends shaping the world of emerging markets. Published by Moody’s Investors Service.
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Law & Order meets the climate crisis as we dig into the stories behind the hundreds of climate cases around the globe.
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The EU has set ambitious targets for both renewable energy and carbon reduction, but the UK has been reluctant to sign up to new targets beyond 2020. How does the UK Government plan to tackle this problem and what targets is it considering?
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Climate change is scary and can make us feel hopeless and helpless. Since 71% of greenhouse gas emissions comes from the top 100 companies, there is only so much we can do as individuals. The good news is that 3,500 companies have committed to net zero emissions between now and 2050. On this show we will be interviewing these decision makers, the business and government leaders who can actually save the planet. We will engage in authentic and direct conversation about what is working and wha ...
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Out of sight, out of mind. We don’t see the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming when we bite into a hamburger. We don’t see the groundwater leaching from landfills after the garbage truck turns the corner. We don’t see a planet suffering from human exploitation —rather a convenient resource, ready to give and be acknowledged once every 365 days. The Happy Earth Day podcast offers an alternative way of understanding the consequences of our everyday actions via a series of intervie ...
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The Farmers Guardian podcast brings you real farmer stories, the latest news and discussion about all the issues affecting the farming community. Listen on the go as the Farmers Guardian team talk through the latest issues across the dairy, livestock and arable sectors affecting your farming business, featuring special guests who share their personal experiences.
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By the year 2050 we will have 10 billion people on our planet - a sixth of whom will be in India. If we want to feed all 10 billion of us in a sustainable, healthy and just way, we need to reimagine how we source our food. Feeding ourselves cannot come at the cost of global health, worsening greenhouse gas emissions, excessive land, water and resource use, zoonotic diseases, antibiotic resistance, and needless suffering. Last season, we brought you a ringside view of the next food revolution ...
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Welcome to the Going Green Podcast! Our mission is to educate and inspire people to take action on climate change by exploring various environmental issues and discussing practical ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle.Every week, your hosts Philip and Paul will delve into different aspects of climate change and its impact on the planet, from rising temperatures and sea levels to the destruction of ecosystems and loss of biodiversity. They will also examine the role that human activities ...
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This podcast highlights current events, emerging research, and new opportunities in forest analytics. We’ll provide commentary and share stories about how organizations are solving forestry problems by leveraging data to make informed decisions. Hosted by Matt Russell, forest analytics consultant. For more information, visit arbor-analytics.com.
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Join host Alex Roth for conversations with the most insightful investors, innovators, and experts at the frontier of climate and finance. If you’re working to fight climate change, you know finance has become an essential tool. If you’re a finance professional, you know that an understanding of climate risk and the energy transition is becoming indispensable. The connection between climate and finance will only strengthen as we redeploy trillions in capital to keep Earth habitable.
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Podcasts from the 4 Degrees and Beyond Conference - Implications of a Global Climate Change of 4 plus Degrees for People, Ecosystems and the Earth System. The conference was co-hosted by the Environmental Change Institute, the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and the Met Office Hadley Centre and took place in Oxford on 28-30 September 2009.
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Taking inspiration from trees, scientists have developed a battery made from a sliver of wood coated with tin that shows promise for becoming a tiny, long-lasting, efficient and environmentally friendly energy source. Their report on the device — 1,000 times thinner than a sheet of paper — appears in the journal Nano Letters.
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Latin American national oil companies face hurdles in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
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Challenges include the region’s reliance on fossil fuels to meet energy demand amid population growth, the companies’ weak financials and governments’ reliance on revenue from oil and gas producers. Guests: Roxana Munoz and Carolina Chimenti, both Vice President - Senior Analysts, Corporate Finance Group, Moody's Ratings Host: Vittoria Zoli, Analys…
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New Research Shows the Clean Air Act Always Intended to Regulate Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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In 2007, the Supreme Court ruled in Massachusetts vs. EPA that when the U.S. Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1970, climate science was “in its infancy,” implying that government officials could never have intended for the legislation to cover the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, SCOTUS doubled down on that idea, ruling in West …
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As presidential election polls tighten in key US states, Donald Trump and his supporters are already laying the groundwork to challenge the legitimacy of the result if he loses. As part of his campaign, the former president has repeatedly accused the Democrats of cheating, and begun sowing the seeds of doubt about the integrity of the election. Tod…
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Will foreign student caps ease the cost of living?
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The government’s proposed caps on the number of international students starting at universities next year will have a financial impact on some of Australia’s biggest higher education institutions. With fierce competition for housing pushing up rents in our major cities, could the caps also ease key cost of living pressures? Today, the ABC’s chief b…
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AI in Action: Tackling Climate Change One City at a Time
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Shravan Kumar, Director of Client Success at Gramener, about the transformative role AI and geospatial data can play in tackling climate challenges. Shravan shared insights into how AI is being utilised to address urban heat islands, predict and …
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The billionaire’s plan to export our solar power
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A giant solar farm planned in remote Northern Territory has been given environmental approval. Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes is backing the Sun Cable project that would send electricity to Darwin and beyond to Singapore, via an undersea cable. Today, Giles Parkinson from RenewEconomy.com.au on when it might be up and running. Featured:…
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Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah launched major attacks against each other on the weekend, raising tensions in the Middle East. Given Hezbollah’s ties to Iran, the ongoing war in Gaza and the recent assassination of a Hamas leader in Tehran, the world remains braced for a much larger conflict. The ABC’s global affairs editor John Ly…
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Sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric cars are rising in Australia. But do we have electricity infrastructure that can cope with the demand? Owners will often want to charge at peak times in the early evening, but that convenience could stress the power grid to breaking point and require expensive upgrades to electricity generation and dist…
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Nutrition and Public Health with Michael Greger
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michael Greger, a leading expert in nutrition and public health, as he explores the transformative potential of a plant-based diet. In this episode, Dr. Greger reveals how a whole-food, plant-based diet can significantly reduce the risk of chronic diseases and even reverse certain conditions. He sha…
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What Scottish agritourism can offer farm businesses with Caroline Millar
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On the podcast this week, we learn about the value of agritourism and diversification in Scotland with Dundee farmer Caroline Millar. Escaping from the world to a farm's tranquil surroundings in the Angus countryside could be the ideal answer for any couple seeking a romantic weekend getaway, with the diversification working hand-in-hand alongside …
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Generative AI tools can now produce sophisticated music complete with fake lyrics, a fake singer and fake instruments. With the right prompt and training, artificial intelligence tools can even be used to produce cheap new songs that almost sound like they’re from your favourite artist. AI has some of Australia’s biggest artists worried and a study…
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NASA doesn’t like to phrase it this way, but right now a couple of astronauts are stuck in space. Their mission was meant to take eight days, but might last into next year because the Boeing spacecraft they were testing has experienced some technical difficulties. Today, space expert Rebecca Allen on how NASA plans to get them back to Earth. Featur…
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Nurturing the Market for Low Carbon Concrete
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In this episode of the Clinker Factor, Ian Riley talks to Ben Azoula-Victory, Managing Director of Love Concrete, and Thomas Petithuguenin, CEO of C2CA, about the ConcreteZero initiative from the Climate Group. ConcreteZero is unusual in that it is led by users (developers and contractors) and takes a practical, data driven approach to evaluating l…
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Taking the heat out of California wildfires using sheep and goats, Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes
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Shepherdess Brittany Cole Bush talks to Farmers Guardian US Correspondent John Wilkes. California is experiencing some of the worst ever wildfires. By August 16, a total of 5,210 wildfires burned 332,606 ha (821,887 acres). The Park Fire is the fourth largest in Californian history – approximately 14 times the size of San Francisco. Since late July…
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Introducing Trust and transformations - leaders navigating change
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Introducing DNV’s new podcast series: Trust and transformations – leaders navigating change. Join us as DNV's CEOs sit down with leaders from a broad range of industries to find out how they’re tackling global transformation, building trust in their business and people, and what they think is coming next for their industry. Head over to the Trust a…
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From Diesel to Electric: The Critical Shift in Fleet Management
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Send me a message In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Gagan Dhillon, the CEO and co-founder of Synop. Gagan and his team are helping commercial fleets transition to electric vehicles, focusing particularly on school buses and drayage trucks. We delved into the challenges fleet managers face when shi…
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The debate over whether Australia should be granting visas to Palestinians from Gaza has been getting pretty heated. In part it’s turned into a row over what is and isn’t racist. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says we need a ban because of a security risk posed by people from that war zone. But with 1300 people having already managed to reach Austr…
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Thirty months into a gruelling war, Ukraine surprised its enemy by invading Russia. It’s the first major foreign incursion there since World War II and a deep embarrassment for Russian president Vladimir Putin. Today, Rajan Menon, an international relations expert from The City College of New York on whether Ukraine’s major shift in tactics will pa…
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