Best Basalt Podcasts (2024)

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E36: Mining finance, risk and investment with Nick Rees 40:04

4M ago40:04

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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we look at the world of finance that’s driving mining industry projects. From policy and activism’s effects on banking decisions, to alternative avenues for finance - what’s the current state of play? Nick Rees of Bridgend Capital comes through with the insights in this chat with Jodie and…

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E35: The critical mineral called basalt with Andrew Pedley 25:14

5M ago25:14

25:14

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dig into the potential for collaboration between mining and agriculture, thanks to a fairly common rock in the Bowen Basin (and no, it’s not coal!). Join Jodie and Sarah-Joy as we chat with Carbonaught CEO Andrew Pedley about the opportunities that basalt presents to both industries in …

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E33: A voice for nuclear with Stephen Wilson 31:33

9M ago31:33

31:33

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about nuclear power, and the compelling arguments for nuclear to be a part of Australia’s energy mix. Tune in to find out: What it would take to operate nuclear power in Australia from the 2030s What a nuclear future looks like for the mining industry Why climate activists are real…

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Hoodoo and the Sh*tpots 1:48:38

9M ago1:48:38

1:48:38

Back in action, the GOTR folks welcome the only one cannoli, the original paisano, Ken Lazara aka kentonics. We talk field oopsies and dive in a bit into Arizona geology and learn about a very aptly named volcano...you'll just have to listen to find out. We also discuss migmatites and how they fool geologists everywhere. Maybe we even discuss some …

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E32: Mental health in mining with Nathan Turner 37:01

10M ago37:01

37:01

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat about everything from how to cook rice in under 5 minutes (have a listen, we promise it’s relevant) to mental health with the fascinating Nathan Turner of Onsite Rental Group. Tune in to find out: The difference between working in the mining industry in Papua New Guinea and Austral…

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E31: Greenwash, green shift, greener with Michael Rosengren 49:09

12M ago49:09

49:09

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat emissions and the future of the industry with Michael Rosegren of QMetCo. Tune in to find out: The reason potential mining engineers may be missing out on decades of a great career How changes to emissions legislation affect the industry What ‘green-shifting’ is and how it hurts in…

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E30: AI, technology and the future with Theodora Le Souquet 28:09

1y ago28:09

28:09

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat with strategist, technology leader and all-around go-getter Theodora Le Souquet. Theodora leads Canaria Technologies and we chatted to her about technology (obviously), AI and the future. Tune in to find out: Why AI can’t get to the future first (and why Theodora hopes the robots t…

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E29: Coal, contribution and communication with Michelle Manook 28:32

1y ago28:32

28:32

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we discuss the ‘critical resource called coal’ with Michelle Manook of the World Coal Association. Tune in to find out: How the WCA as a ‘think tank’ is changing the representation of our industry Why coal’s contribution to society goes far beyond combustion The importance of not making a …

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E28: Activism and changing the narrative with Kate Campbell 33:18

1y ago33:18

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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about changing the narrative with Kate Campbell of Bravus. Tune in to find out: Why fighting fear with facts is an effective communications strategy The surprising impact of FIFO on communications for industry What our own industry gets wrong about future demand for coal Why the Ca…

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Nikki Glaciers 1:22:48

1+ y ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Episode 47 We dare you to say ‘Ice Aged Ice Sheets’ five times fast. But first, in this episode, the GotR Gang dive into all things Glaciers, brrrr. Glaciers and Glaciation, generally speaking, covers the formation, features, effects, and causes of glaciation events on Earth. Ice sheets and alpine glaciers are described, including their movement an…

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E27: Royalties, ESG and the future of the industry with Ian Macfarlane 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

27:39

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we catch up with QRC Chief Executive Ian Macfarlane to talk about royalties, industry trends like ESG, and where we’re headed. His answers might surprise you! Tune in to find out: News on a project that’s been around for 20 years and is finally seeing major progress What really happened ar…

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Lake Ballz 1:19:52

1+ y ago1:19:52

1:19:52

Episode 46! Welcome to Season 5 of Geology on the Rocks! We have special guest Geoarcheologis Dr. David Rachal in this episode to discuss all things balls. Through his research, Dave uses his balls of choice, Ruppia cirrhosa (Ruppia) seeds, to better constrain megafauna footprints in southern New Mexico along the ancient shorelines of the Paleolake…

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E26: Trends, Tech and Energy Transition with Tim Guinea 29:05

1+ y ago29:05

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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about trends, tech and transition with Tim Guinea, Director of AAMG. Tim’s built a successful business in autonomy and asset management, after working his way through the ranks of several mining industry businesses from a trade background. Tune in to find out: The unexpected challe…

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E25: Safety, Culture and Instinct with Larnie Mackay 30:11

2y ago30:11

30:11

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk all things safety with Larnie Mackay, GM of MyneSight, a mining industry training organisation. Larnie has an amazing career background, having risen through the ranks at Anglo American to ultimately lead the team that created the world’s first intrinsically safe underground tablet…

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E24: Mining rehabilitation and soil science with Alison Price 21:19

2y ago21:19

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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat soil science and rehabilitation with Alison Price of SoilCyclers, the winner of the 2022 Queensland Mining Contractor of the Year. Along with her JV partners Innovate Enviro and Cammel Consulting, Alison has changed how we think about topsoil rehabilitation. Tune in to find out: Wh…

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An Expansive Power Pack Inside Story | Israel Noko (NPI Governance Consulting, Founder and CEO) 41:50

2y ago41:50

41:50

Calibrating Expansive Conversations. In this Episode, Israel shares his clear & resolute conviction around NPI Governance Consulting’s continued acquisitions and their expansion into a formidable Commercial and Sustainability Advisory firm, with host and Global Master Coach, Sheridan Pollock. In this discerning exchange, this impressive leader refl…

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Answers You Wanted Questioned! 1:25:42

2y ago1:25:42

1:25:42

Episode 45 A season finale! This episode closes out season 4 with a dang bang! We finally get around to answering some of the questions we have received, such as jobs and career paths in the geosciences, what our favorite geologic structures are, identifying minerals in the field, types of rocks you might encounter in various depositional settings.…

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E23: Mining booms and net zero with Allan Fidock 25:08

2y ago25:08

25:08

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about a Queensland coal mine’s gutsy plan to get to zero emissions by 2050 - yes, it’s entirely possible, and Allan Fidock of Batchfire tells us how. Tune in to find out: What you really need to know about mining and ‘net zero’ How Allan’s early experiences shaped his career today …

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A Disruptive Power Pack Inside Story | Wayne Zwiers (BASALT Technologies, Founder and CEO) 44:10

2y ago44:10

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Calibrating Disruptive Coherence. In this episode, Wayne shares his powerfully heartfelt and disruptive insights around his increased Coherence as an Innovative Leader and Family Man, with host and Global Master Coach, Sheridan Pollock. In this real and impactful exchange, truths and learnings are shared around transacting in a digital world and th…

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DANG! Environmental Ethics 1:23:20

2y ago1:23:20

1:23:20

Episode 44! DANG! What better start to an episode could you ask for as we begin our discussion discussing tornadoes and drunk pigs? Our main topic discusses some of the most common environmental problems we face today. What makes it difficult is the nature of the "problems" have changed: where such problems were once primarily scientific and techno…

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A Wealthy Power Pack Inside Story | Ann Wilson (The Wealth Chef) 56:19

2y ago56:19

56:19

Calibrating Wealth Coherence. In this episode Ann talks to host Global Master Coach Sheridan Pollock. We explore a Humorous, Heart Warming and Potent Lens on the Pure Power of Coherence in generating a truly Wealthy Life. Master Coach Sheridan Pollock · Website · Connect with Ann · The Financial Freedom University 2022…

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E22: Geology, exploration and the Future with Kim Wainwright 21:50

2+ y ago21:50

21:50

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk company startups, the future of exploration and skills shortages with the talented Kim Wainwright. Tune in to find out: How Kim manages her time to be a director of no less than 7 companies What a respite care organisation has to do with Kim’s mining industry businesses The current…

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Sherock Holmes 1:20:44

2+ y ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Episode 43 In this episode, GOTR takes the skeletons out of their closets and goes on a deep into all things forensic geologies, the mysterious interface between geology and forensics. While there was no exact date when scientific methods were first introduced to solving murders, there is no doubt geology had an early influence. Uniformitarianism i…

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E21: Mining, minerals and approvals with Mike Kaiser 24:01

2+ y ago24:01

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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we go behind the scenes of the Department of Resources, and chat with Mike Kaiser, the Director-General. If you’ve ever wished you could catch up with the Director-General in the Crib Room, this is your chance. Tune in to find out: Mike’s opinion about Queensland’s approvals process How ne…

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Desserts & Wine 1:22:28

2+ y ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Episode 42 This delicious episode explores the amazing world of desserts and wine! We sculpt the the auditory landscape by discussing such musings as climatic conditions that create desserts, geographic distribution of the Earth’s desserts, weathering, dunes, and surface morphologies. We do a little talk on each of our favorite deserts and wind are…

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It's Morphin' Time 1:21:21

2+ y ago1:21:21

1:21:21

Episode 41 It’s snowing down here in the Lone Star State, and geomorphology is the name of this episode’s game, which is fitting as there is a shift in the landscape here at Geology on the Rocks! Geomorphology, simply put, is just the study of Earth’s landforms and landform evolution. Traditionally, the subject has been studied qualitatively, which…

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The Life & Times of the Spiffy BIFs 1:16:18

2+ y ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Episode 40 This episode is dedicated to all those who ever thought that banded iron formations were boring and basic as we here at GotR do a deep dive into these really Spiffy BIFs. We discuss such things as what are they? Where do they come from? Is there any geological significance? What do they tell us? Every time we think that we are going to j…

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No, Basalts! 1:21:26

2+ y ago1:21:26

1:21:26

Episode 39 Hold on to your seats because if you love rocks, QAPF diagrams, or simply nerding out, this episode is for you as we take a deep dive into the magnificent world of basalts. Basalts are simply aphanitic extrusive igneous rocks formed from the rapid cooling of low-viscosity lavas rich in magnesium and iron exposed at or near the surface of…

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AMD - Dilution is the Solution 1:13:52

2+ y ago1:13:52

1:13:52

Episode 38 It has been a crazy year, to say the least. To start 2022 off with a bang, we present to you a brand spanking new episode that was previously recorded covering the important topic of Acid Mine Drainage. But we first go over how ore deposits are emplaced and the types of ore typically mined. On the back half, we talk primarily about AMD's…

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E20: Psychological Safety and Big Lessons with Anton Guinea 27:56

2+ y ago27:56

27:56

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we talk about safety - both physical and psychological. We’re talking to Anton Guinea, motivational speaker and advocate for safety in industry. Tune in to find out: What happened the day that Anton nearly didn’t come home from work Why it’s important for people to bring their ‘whole selve…

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E19: Indigenous Women in Mining with Florence Drummond 17:38

2+ y ago17:38

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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we speak with Florence Drummond, CEO of Indigenous Women in Mining and Resources Australia. Florence has built her organisation from the ground up, creating visibility, voice and quality participation for Indigenous women in the sector. Tune in to find out: The ‘sliding doors’ moment that …

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The Blowing Cave 1:09:10

3y ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Episode 37 After a crazy September, we are finally back back! This episode is a follow-up to the Speleology Special, and we dive a bit deeper into the fascinating world of caves. We begin our discussion with the controls of cave temperatures – latitude and altitude, among other variables. Fun fact, the temperatures at lower depths in caves can be r…

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The One About Natural Disasters 1:12:33

3y ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Episode 36 We’re back with another exciting season of Geology on the Rocks! To start off the new season, we present to you all things doom and destruction in this natural disaster episode. There is no doubt that natural disasters suck. However, sometimes it seems as if nature has a way to seemingly have a system of checks and balances for such dest…

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E17: Net Zero explained with Lisa France 28:25

3y ago28:25

28:25

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we dive deep into net zero - what it actually is and what it means for the mining industry. We’re talking with Lisa France - director of Climate Change Roadmap, environmental scientist and ex-politician. Tune in to find out: How to explain net zero over the pub counter (or a glass of wine)…

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Geology of Texas 1:16:29

3y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

Episode 35 To close out another wonderful season, Season 3, we here at Geology on the Rocks decided to dive deep into all things about the geology of our home state, Texas. While we planned on talking about the specifics of North Texas, it evolved into a broader historical approach. Discussed is the evolution of the Lone Star State from the Precamb…

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E16: The Big Questions with the Hon. Scott Stewart 25:08

3y ago25:08

25:08

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we interview Queensland’s Minister for Resources, the Hon. Scott Stewart. We haven’t spoken with Minister Stewart since he took on the portfolio, so we were keen to ask his views on the important issues facing mining in Queensland. Tune in to find out: The Minister’s long-held family conne…

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A Deep Dive Into The Devonian 1:29:39

3y ago1:29:39

1:29:39

Episode 34 Well, we did it. We went full throttle and geeked out discussing all things Devonian. Have you ever found yourself saying the Devonian was SOOO boring? Nothing was going on besides something about fish and that is about it! If this sounds like you, boy do we have an episode for you! When was the Devonian you ask? The Geologic Period of t…

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E15: Nuclear, mining and the environment with Dr Benjamin Heard 32:55

3y ago32:55

32:55

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we chat to Dr Benjamin Heard, an ‘environmentalist voice for nuclear’. Surprisingly, nuclear and our industry don’t have mutually exclusive futures - and we chat to Ben about what that future might look like. Tune in to find out: What actually constitutes an environmental perspective on nu…

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Biology, Geologically Speaking; pt. 2 1:04:52

3y ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Episode 33 This is Part 2 of 2 in our two-part series with Dr. Greta Bowling. In this episode, the biologist and geologists square off and stand up to fight for the one true meaning and definition of a mineral. Leading off the episode is Jason from Coastlands as we pick his musical brainball and talk shop about HoneyBuckets. The latter half the epi…

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Geology, Biologically Speaking; pt. 1 1:17:51

3y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Episode 32 This is Part 1 of 2 in our two-part series with Dr. Greta Bowling. In this episode, we dive deep into the timeline of Human Evolution. We first talk about how Darwin’s Morphological Species Concept helped scientists answer the age-old question of do we, as humans, come from apes? In short, humans and apes share a common ancestor in the d…

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The Speleology Special 1:08:02

3y ago1:08:02

1:08:02

Episode 31 In this week’s episode, we talk about all things caves. The study of caves, or speleology, is the science that brings to light the physical and biological aspects of their environments. Humans and their ancestors have long used caves as dwelling places, burial sites, storehouses, and even burial sites. While caves have been explored for …

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E14: Stories from the coalface with Ian Macfarlane 30:42

3y ago30:42

30:42

This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we catch up with Ian Macfarlane of the Queensland Resources Council. Ian nearly needs no introduction, following a long career in politics and resources. Tune in to find out: The next big challenge for resources What Ian calls the ‘policy tragedies of Australia’ The one piece of legislatio…

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Geology In The Movies & Middle Earth 1:18:18

3y ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Episode 30 What is better than sitting back and enjoying a great movie? Watching a comically bad movie with geology as its backdrop, that is what! In this episode, we dive deep into two such movies: The Core and Airplane vs. Volcano. While The Core was not nearly as bad as the Airplane vs. Volcano, it was full of crazy geology that just do not add …

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Hot Big Bangs 1:16:27

3y ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Episode 29 This week we discuss space with one of our long time listeners, Kevin. We boldly brave the final frontier and try to wrap our brainballs around how big the cosmos actually is - 93,000,000,000 light years across, one light year being 6 Trillion Miles (or 9.7 Trillion Kilometers). We try to make sense of the multiverse and discuss what wou…

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The Great Granite Controversy 1:10:49

3y ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Episode 28 Don't take things for granted, or granite, as we do our episode in reverse. We kick things off with a new & improved That Freaking Rocks. transforming the segment into a platform for bands to share with everyone some new music. Joining us for the very first iteration is Jared from Our Transient Lives. The majestic sonic soundscape has a …

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Geology & War 1:42:12

3y ago1:42:12

1:42:12

Episode 27 The journey continues as the boys at Geology on the Rocks team up with Mario, from and the Fall In 360 Podcast, to discuss all things Geology and War. Our discussion begins with what defines a continent. Seriously, what defines a continent? Are there 5, 6, 7, or even 8? What we do see is some of the divisions are geopolitical and availab…

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E13: How technology transforms procurement with Darren Oliver 36:59

3y ago36:59

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In E13 of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast we enjoy finding out what makes Darren Oliver one of the industry's experts on procurement. Darren is Group Manager Procurement for Glencore Australia. Tune in to find out: What Darren's learned over 25 years with Glencore. How the procurement process is accessing technological gains - and what the next big disr…

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Ka' ara - Turning The Tide On AMD 1:38:11

3y ago1:38:11

1:38:11

Season 3 - Episode 26 This was probably the most fantastic episode to date! Ugh.. Plastic. Is. Everywhere. AMD, or Anthropogenic Marine Debris, outnumbered plankton by a ratio of 6:1 a decade ago; imagine what that number looks like today?! It is pervasive and entirely man-made. Joining us for the discussion, is American Geoarcheologist/Anthropolog…

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E12: Opportunities and the power of 'thinking small' with Warren Pearce 35:19

3+ y ago35:19

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This episode of the BBMC Crib Room Podcast is the one where we discover what’s on the horizon for minerals exploration and new projects. We’re chatting with Warren Pearce, CEO of the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies. Tune in to find out: The power of ‘thinking small’ and what it means for industry suppliers The state of international…

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Curious Question, A Season Finale (Part Two) 1:31:20

3+ y ago1:31:20

1:31:20

We turn a quarter-century! Episode Twenty, the season two finale, is all from you, the inquisitive listener with your curious questions. We talk a little Advection Fog in our Triple Junction segment. Question: What do bee larvae, Mars’ Ionosphere, Phosphorus, and Iceland all have in common? NewNews, that’s what. In our main discussion, we first try…

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