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Threshold is a Peabody Award-winning documentary podcast about our place in the natural world. Each season, we take listeners on a journey into the heart of a complex environmental story, asking how we got here and where we might be headed. In our latest season, Hark, we hand the mic over to our planet-mates and investigate what it means to truly listen to nonhuman voices—and the cost if we don't. With mounting social and ecological crises, what happens when we tune into the life all around ...
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Climate change and geopolitics meet in The Climate Briefing, assembling experts, scientists and leaders to tackle some of the thorniest challenges in sustainability. Hosts Ruth Townend and Anna Åberg bring brilliant guests and big questions to Chatham House from around the world.
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Archived from COP26 Glasgow: A youth oriented special event podcast series delivering daily news reports and feature interviews from the Extreme Hangout at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties COP26 in Glasgow. It's brought to you by Extreme, inspired by their love of the outdoors, adventure sports and driven by a passion to protect the planet. Extreme has made its mission to give youth a voice at COP26 and beyond. Created for Extreme by Blue Aurora Media. Produced and ...
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In advance of COP26, Climate Conversations invites environmental scientists, community representatives and decision-makers to discuss the climate crisis and how changes are impacting the lives of people around the world. This five-part series is supported by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), and produced by Glasgow Science Centre and Bespoken Media.
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A series of conversations around the implications of climate change in different aquaculture and aquatic food contexts. These particularly feature early-career researchers tackling issues in different parts of the world. They have been produced with financial support from the Belmont Forum and Natural Environment Research Council and we hope they will be a useful contribution to the upcoming COP26.
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Welcome to My Climate Story, where we meet inspiring Leeds alumni around the globe who are helping to combat the climate crisis. In the build-up to COP26, this mini-series is a chance for the Leeds community to learn more about climate action, how others are making a difference, and how they too might help create a more sustainable future.
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To save the world we need to change the story. Nature and the climate are in crisis. To survive we must use our most powerful tool - communication. Telling these stories can be difficult and dangerous, but done right they can change the world. Join wildlife filmmaker and author, Tom Mustill (Greta Thunberg NatureNow), Lucy Siegle (The Guardian, The One Show) and singer, campaigner and writer Sam Lee (The Nightingale) as they venture to COP26 and talk to a range of fascinating people with one ...
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Brought to you by Scottish Enterprise - we are Scotland's national economic development agency. Insightful conversation with Scottish business leaders, start ups, SME's and more. Join the conversation and connect with us on social media.
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With COP26 coming to Glasgow in November, we'll be talking to people who are doing their bit to make the world more sustainable, and Scotland a Fair Trade Nation. We’re talking about Fair Trade, putting people and planet first in conversations about taking on big brands, good coffee, democracy, ethical supply chains, conscious consumers, sustainable business models, women’s empowerment, the climate emergency and more. Brought to you by the Scottish Fair Trade Forum.
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The Eurasian Climate Brief is a podcast focusing on climate news in the region stretching from Eastern Europe, Russia down to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It aims to give a voice to the best experts and journalists, enabling them to make sense of a part of the world where environmental news is seriously underreported. The podcast was launched in in October 2021, coinciding with COP26 in Glasgow. After a year-long hiatus, the podcast finally returns - just ahead of COP29 in Baku. Make sure ...
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This podcast, hosted by Dr Rob Doubleday, features weekly evidence-based discussions about the pressing challenges facing policymakers, brought to you by the Centre for Science and Policy at the University of Cambridge. Our latest series is produced in partnership with the research project Expertise Under Pressure, Centre for the Humanities and Social Change at the University of Cambridge. Season 6 is focusing on the race to resilience global climate campaign and how to accelerate climate pr ...
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This podcast series shares insights on participatory water governance, from Bushbuckridge sub-district in rural Mpumalanga, South Africa. This work is part of the wider Verbal Autopsy with Participatory Action Research (VAPAR) embedded within the Agincourt Health Demographic Surveillance Site (HDSS) of the University of Witwatersrand in collaboration with Aberdeen University. The VAPAR programme aims to expand the knowledge base through creation of legitimate learning platforms for action he ...
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Conversations with scientists exploring science-based ways to protect the future of our planet, our children, and other creatures that share our World. We live on a planet in crisis. Scientists have warned us about the rapidly increasing dangers of climate change and destruction of the biosphere - specifically in the 1992, 2017 and 2019 World Scientists’ Warnings which were signed by 1,700; 15,000 and 11,000 scientists respectively when issued. Initial episodes of this podcast feature sessio ...
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In this Podcast Series of Conscious Citizens, we will learn about the concerning matter of Climate Change. Humanity faces the greatest threat from climate change, and it is important to address this issue as a matter of major concern. We will go through the impact of climate change on Humankind, the solutions that will define our fate, and the technological innovations that can help.
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Helping senior in-house lawyers to steer the legal function through times of change and navigate the biggest issues facing business today.
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A podcast dedicated to energy & sustainability featuring current projects, industry leaders & emerging technologies. Hosted by Rachel Deradoorian. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kairosenergy/support
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News experience that goes beyond just being informed. Бид мэдээллийн урсгал хамгийн их бөгөөд хурдан цаг үед амьдарч байна. Үүнийгээ дагаад бид олон шинэ бэрхшээлтэй нүүр тулдаг: ташаа мэдээлэл, хэт туйлшрал, талцал... Иймд seheeten.media, unnu.news хамтран дэлхий дахинд өрнөж буй чухал үйл явдлуудыг нягтлан тайлбарлахыг зорьж байна.
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Hampstead & Highgate Express journalists meet some of north London's most-notable residents. We'll be speaking with stars of the screen, political heavyweights, cultural icons, charity heroes and many more about their lives, their careers and what makes life around Ham&High so special.
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Audio reports from Scotland's investigative journalism platform, The Ferret. Find out more at theferret.scot This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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A podcast from Tayport Community Garden where we tell local stories about gardening, food, nature and climate change. For more about PLANT (People Learning About Nature in Tayport) see www.tayportgarden.org or find us on Facebook @plantgroup.
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All you need to know about natural resources. Join us as we unwrap the world of mining, energy, forests and oceans. Always inquisitive, always insightful. From the producers of the acclaimed Highgrade interview series, available at www.highgrade.media
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The Natural Philosopher with Dr Mick Pope is a podcast on science, the environment, and the Christian faith.
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A podcast about transformation.We talk about transformative technologies.We talk to transformative people.We talk about a transforming world. Ancieo.Ai, the augmented inspiration company.
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CarbonSmart is a provocative daisy-chain conversation where the guests ask the questions. Join sustainability leader, greyhound rescuer, and CEO of carbon recycling company LanzaTech, Jennifer Holmgren, as she sits down with friends, shares questions from her previous guests and sparks conversations around the state of our planet, innovation, social justice, and how policy and industry can bend the carbon curve.
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Islands on Alert brings the realities of climate change to a small island audience from an islander perspective. It highlights the exciting work being done by island communities, as they lead the global charge in addressing the climate emergency.
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Hosted by Sonja Gibbs, IIF Managing Director, and Greer Meisels, IIF Chief of Staff, this monthly podcast series shines a spotlight on the exciting and rapidly evolving world of sustainable finance.
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The global food system is facing unparalleled challenges and changes. So how can we reset for a better, more sustainable future? Introducing control alt meat, the weekly podcast that explores the issues transforming the global food business. Join us as we speak to the innovators and investors, policymakers, product developers, scientists, and chefs who are all on the frontline reshaping the future of our food.
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Welcome to Politically Speaking, Scotland’s flagship political podcast brought to you from the editorial team of the award-winning Holyrood magazine. Whether you are more interested in what politicians do to relax than what they actually do in the parliament, this is the podcast where you will get the full skinny on politics, policy, and pure nonsense. ©Holyrood Communications
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For over 60 years CEDA has debated and discussed critical issues through our research and events platform – now we bring the conversation right to you with our Podcasts. Hear directly from some of the best and brightest policy minds in Australia and around the world, alongside our CEO Melinda Cilento and Chief Economist Jarrod Ball, as we explore the issues and pursue solutions that deliver better economic and social outcomes for the greater good.
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What is the value of philosophy in everyday life and work? Can philosophy offer us not just a way of life, but a way to make a living? I profile philosophers who found their way through the wilderness beyond the ivory tower. We explore how they forged a new professional identity, how they built successful new careers, and how philosophy can add value in business, government...and pretty much everything else. From their stories, I distill the decisions, strategies, and habits that powered the ...
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Are you a designer (in any industry) taking on climate action? You are not alone. We'll introduce you to other climate designers doing amazing work that confronts our changing climate. You'll hear firsthand how designers consider sustainability, climate science, product life cycles, regenerative design, and environmentally friendly options in their work. You can learn more and join us at climatedesigners.org Brought to you by Sarah Harrison and Marc O’Brien of The Determined.
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A potential revolution in the energy industry is being led by the ongoing shift from the current system (based predominantly on fossil fuels) to a low carbon, smarter, and electrified system. Join PwC and third party experts in this podcast, as we examine the accelerating changes and the innovators who are tackling the sector, as it becomes increasingly digital, distributed and personalised.
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The ClimateReady Podcast: Adapting to Climate Change & Uncertainty
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The ClimateReady Podcast features interviews and segments on emerging trends in the intersection of climate change and water. International experts in policy, engineering, finance, and other sectors will provide cutting-edge perspectives on climate adaptation advances, challenges, and stories. This podcast is a product of the Alliance for Global Water Adaptation (AGWA).
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Wild about conservation - a new podcast hosted by two chatty conservationists. How do you get wild about conservation? Do you get outside and explore? Have you read every book on natural history? Or maybe, you have watched every wildlife documentary? Listen to Hannah and Lexi - women in science, communicators, conservationists, and volunteers - as they talk to guests about their experiences, stories, and getting wild about conservation.
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The podcast version of NLive Radios monthly show SHOUT TO THE TOP with Vice Chancellor of the University of Northampton (UON) Professor Nick Petford. Each show Nick talks to those at the top about key issues and topics of interest to him and the wider Northampton community.
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You know how any playlist is incomplete without the classics, the chartbusters, the all-time hits? That’s how steel is – a world without steel would be incomplete, to say the least. So, here we are, making our podcast debut with ‘Steel: Shaping the Future’. The eagle’s landed and we’re kick-starting a series of conversations with experts on the growing importance of steel and how it is still shaping the future. Listen in and do follow us for podcast updates!
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Next to headquarters in New York and Geneva, the UN has a campus in Bonn, Germany. Join 'Inside UN Bonn', a podcast hosted by Monja Sauvagerd (UNRIC/UN Bonn) and Leonie Beck (UNRIC) and celebrate the 25th anniversary of UN Bonn with us. The podcast will tell stories that haven’t been told before with guests representing the diversity of the work and people behind UN Bonn. We will interview UN Bonn staff members and affiliates who make the work of UN Bonn possible.
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Offering solutions and practical tips on how we can tackle climate change, as well as hearing from experts, campaigners and well-known names, like David Attenborough and Idris Elba. ‘What Planet Are We On?’ shines a light on some of the most challenging environmental issues of our time and takes a closer look at how we choose to live on this planet. Hosted by science, natural history and environmental broadcaster Liz Bonnin alongside the BBC’s environment correspondent Matt McGrath and scien ...
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Climate change is changing everything, and Sarah has something to say about that. Tune in as she takes on the global climate crisis in her very own way. She’s not afraid to ask hard questions and she’s got the research to prove it. Join her week-by-week as she breaks down the what’s, when’s, how’s and why’s of climate change. Whether she’s reaching out to teens that are changing the world, discovering brilliant minds that are reimagining the future or getting down to business with eco-entrep ...
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Welcome to The Green Renaissance – a new podcast series on the green recovery from the Partnership for Action on Green Economy. Join us once a month as we unpack the complex policy questions that will determine the fate of our economies, our societies, and our planet for decades to come. As well as providing policy and decision makers with new ideas and impulses for taking action, The Green Renaissance also targets other key stakeholders shaping public policy debates; mixing voices from gove ...
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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) news and investment research brought to you weekly covering major market trends and new research insights. With topics ranging from climate impact on investment portfolios, corporate actions, trending investment topics, and emerging ESG issues, host Mike Disabato of MSCI ESG Research walk through the latest news and research that is top of mind for MSCI ESG Research clients and partners. MSCI ESG Research products and services are provided by MSCI ...
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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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Listening and looking for loons. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter. We want to hear from you! Send us your questions about the new season, the content or how it’s made, for an upcoming behind-the-scenes episode. You can s…
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Welcome to the latest Scottish Enterprise ‘Think’ podcast about Clean Heat. Broadcast to you in advance of the Scottish Enterprise Clean Heat 2025 Conference in March. The podcast is hosted by SE’s Energy Transition Specialist, Catriona MacTaggart, in conversation with Robin Peters, Co-Founder and CEO and Michelle Robinson, Head of Business Develop…
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We answer listener questions about the making of Season 5: Hark and of Threshold more broadly in this special AMA episode with host Amy Martin, managing editor Erika Janik, and producer Sam Moore. Thanks to Kraftkabel for the use of his music. You can find the whole track here. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced.…
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Episode 48: The 2025 international climate agenda
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Former US Climate Envoy Todd Stern and Director of Chatham House's Environment and Society Centre Ana Yang join hosts Ruth Townend and Anna Aberg to talk about prospects for climate action in 2025. Following Trump's inauguration, what are the likely consequences for climate diplomacy, and how will Brazil balance domestic demands against internation…
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19: Managing the legal risks of climate change
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Companies around the world are facing new kinds of lawsuits and regulatory action based on their historic and current conduct and the degree to which it might be contributing to climate change. Academic Thom Wetzer and advisors Euan McVicar and board advisor Vicky Moffatt help untangle what those risks are and how they can be addressed. Don't forge…
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Sometimes a place we consider quiet is just a place we haven’t taken the time to listen. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter. We want to hear from you! Send us your questions about the new season, the content or how it’s ma…
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After COP29: what's next for climate action?
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The 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) ended in late November in Baku. Two weeks of intense climate negotiations unveiled deep divides—particularly between the Global North and South over climate finance and contentious debates on the right wording of transitioning away from fossil fuels. In this episode Angelina Davydova and Boris Schneider…
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If a being doesn’t have ears, can it hear? And if it doesn’t have a mouth, can it talk? In this episode, we spend a golden afternoon conversing with the flowers, plants, and trees. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter. We wa…
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Listening to Threshold is free. Creating it is not. We’ve always been committed to making the best show we can—and making it available for free. This is only possible with your financial support. Our year-end fundraising campaign is happening now through December 31st, and each gift will be matched by our partners at Newsmatch. That means if you ca…
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Insects invented song. They’ve developed a multitude of ways to listen. But insects couldn’t have evolved these complex skills without plants. In this episode, we explore the interconnected acoustic lives of insects and plants. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To st…
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Sometimes we have to be loud when we want to be quiet. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter. We want to hear from you! Send us your questions about the new season, the content or how it’s made, for an upcoming behind-the-sce…
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Episode 47: What happened at COP29? Chaos, climate finance and coughs
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Chatham House's Environment and Society Centre reassembles to discuss the outcomes of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, what this means for climate finance and multilateralism, and how Ben’s Christmas jumper sums up the interconnected challenges developed countries face in balancing global resilience with domestic obligations. With Chris Aylett, Richard K…
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What is sound? And what does it mean to listen? In this episode, we take a closer look at sound: what it is, how it works, and how what you hear may not be the same as your neighbor. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter. We …
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Coral reefs are some of our planet’s most beautiful and biodiverse habitats. They’re also rich with sound, a bustling marine metropolis whose future is severely threatened by climate change. In this episode, we discover the important role of listening in coral communities. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You …
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The planet is filled with unexpected and magical sounds… all you have to do is listen. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today. To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter. We want to hear from you! Send us your questions about the new season, the content or how it’s made…
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In this episode we’re joined by Pheona Matovu, founder and CEO of Radiant and Brighter, who tells us about her work as a business leader and champion of migrants and ethnic minorities in Scotland. Hear her take on antiracism, the importance of building more inclusive policies, and why she chooses to surround herself with fantastic women. Throughout…
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Beneath the water lies a whole world of sound: snorts, boops, croaks, grunts. Fish, it turns out, have a lot to say, and they’ve been communicating for a long time. In this episode, we take a dive with some of the planet’s oldest vertebrates Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donatin…
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For most of our planet’s existence, the Earth was quiet. The boisterous sounds of life we know today are a recent development, one that the growing field of bioacoustics is helping us understand and interpret. In this episode, we travel to Australia to listen to dolphins and meet the microbes that helped usher in life on the planet. Threshold is no…
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Episode 46: COP29, Azerbaijan's climate leadership, and prospects for climate action
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As COP29 kicks off in Baku, Chatham House's Environment and Society Centre assembles on the airwaves. The team talk Azerbaijan's climate leadership, World Leader vibes, prospects for the conference, and why working on climate change makes you a terrible dinner party guest. Special guest hosted by Climate Briefing Alumnus, Ben Horton.…
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This year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP29 in Baku) is just a few days away. Against armed conflicts around the world, geopolitical uncertainty and an accelerating climate crisis, the podcast returns from its year-long hiatus to look at what COP29 will be all about, focusing on the Central Asian delegations. Angelina and Boris also speak to Al…
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Humans are born into a wondrous planetary chorus. But today, many of us rarely hear anything other than ourselves. In this season of Threshold, we explore a world teeming with sound and ask what happens when we tune into the life all around us. Season 5 of Threshold, Hark, is coming Tuesday, November 19th. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported…
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Episode #41: From Google to Meta and Back: Aaron Kagan on “Study Abroad” in the Metaverse
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron shares his experiences working in Big Tech, from Google to Meta and back, and we explore both the logistical and philosophica…
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron shares his experiences working in Big Tech, from Google to Meta and back, and we explore both the logistical and philosophica…
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Episode #40: Googler Aaron Kagan on “Shawshanking” his way out of academia and breaking into Tech
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron walks us through the painful process of reinventing himself, a journey that leads him from NYC to the Midwest to LA, from the…
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron walks us through the painful process of reinventing himself, a journey that leads him from NYC to the Midwest to LA, from the…
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Episode #39: Aaron Kagan on User Experience, Dj-ing, and the art of Motorcycle Maintenance
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron walks us through his journey from philosophy to becoming a successful professional DJ, and how he parlayed his academic exper…
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Aaron Kagan is a UX Researcher at Google, and what I would call an “Industrial Phenomenologist.” Phenomenology is really just the rigorous study of experience, so who better to work on User Experience? In this episode, Aaron walks us through his journey from philosophy to becoming a successful professional DJ, and how he parlayed his academic exper…
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Namibia's blueprint for green industrialisation
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Green hydrogen can play a crucial role in the clean energy transition. Namibia has competitive advantage in green hydrogen production, and it is determined to build on it to drive a broader industrialisation process. In this episode, we are joined by James Mnyupe, Namibia's Green Hydrogen Commissioner and Economic Advisor to the Namibian President.…
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Episode #38: Joe Vukov on Staying Human in the Age of A.I.
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How can we retain our humanity in the age of A.I.? To answer that question, we first have to figure out what makes us human in the first place. Joe Vukov is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Loyola University Chicago. His research explores questions at the intersection of ethics, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and at the…
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How can we retain our humanity in the age of A.I.? To answer that question, we first have to figure out what makes us human in the first place. Joe Vukov is an Associate Professor in the Philosophy Department at Loyola University Chicago. His research explores questions at the intersection of ethics, neuroscience, and philosophy of mind, and at the…
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Episode #37: Jason Blakely on Escaping the Labyrinth of Ideology
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At some point in the last decade, you’ve probably thought to yourself: “I don’t have an ideology! But that jerk on Twitter obviously does!” Ideology is always someone else’s problem. Jason Blakely, a professor of political science at Pepperdine University, begs to differ. Our political predicament, as he argues in his new book, Lost in Ideology, is…
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At some point in the last decade, you’ve probably thought to yourself: “I don’t have an ideology! But that jerk on Twitter obviously does!” Ideology is always someone else’s problem. Jason Blakely, a professor of political science at Pepperdine University, begs to differ. Our political predicament, as he argues in his new book, Lost in Ideology, is…
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Episode 45: Climate finance 2 - Private finance, polycrisis and positive shocks
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Coming fresh from a discussion of how private finance might close the climate finance gap, Ruth Townend is joined by Dr Nicola Ranger, Director of the Resilient Planet Finance Lab at Oxford University, and Professor Patrick Bolton, professor of finance and economics at Imperial College London. In the run up to COP29, we explore how public internati…
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Time to 1.5 | Extra 1 | A Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
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In June 2024, the planet hit a terrifying milestone: 12 straight months of global temperatures at or above 1.5 degrees over pre-industrial levels. But even as the impact of climate change becomes more visible and far-reaching, the opportunity to change the trajectory of this global crisis remains possible. Hope is possible. Today, we’re sharing a c…
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Episode #36: John Mackey on Whole Foods and Conscious Capitalism
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You probably know John Mackey the business mogul, but you probably don’t know John Mackey the philosopher. In his new memoir, The Whole Story, Founder and Former CEO of Whole Foods Market John Mackey discusses his life’s journey, from existentialist to grocer to conscious capitalist. John shares the latest developments in his new venture, Love.Life…
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You probably know John Mackey the business mogul, but you probably don’t know John Mackey the philosopher. In his new memoir, The Whole Story, Founder and Former CEO of Whole Foods Market John Mackey discusses his life’s journey, from existentialist to grocer to conscious capitalist. John shares the latest developments in his new venture, Love.Life…
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Innovation in energy S3E1 - Unlocking the UK’s potential with lithium
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In the latest episode of Innovation in Energy, our podcast panel explores the opportunity for the UK to play a leading role in the processing of critical minerals as global lithium demand continues to grow. With a shift to renewable energy sources and increased deployment of Electric Vehicles (EVs), developed nations across Europe and North America…
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Episode 44: Re-humanising migration: From the geopolitical to the personal, and back again
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Migration is top of mind and front of rhetoric in many countries, particularly as elections approach and geopolitical trends of increasing polarisation take hold. Ruth Townend is joined by Professor Ian Goldin, author of ‘The Shortest History of Migration’, and by Shelterbox CEO Sanj Srikanthan to discuss personal histories of migration, global tre…
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Innovative Aviation Fuel with Jimmy Samartzis
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In the latest episode of CarbonSmart, we explore the future of sustainable aviation with Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, and Jimmy Samartzis, CEO of LanzaJet. Discover how these leaders are transforming the aviation industry with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) through innovative carbon recycling and alcohol-to-jet technologies. Delve into…
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Episode 43: UK elections and climate action: wellspring or washout?
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With a UK a general election rapidly approaching, as announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in the pouring rain, it seems that the commitment of both main parties to tackling climate change is looking almost as bedraggled as the prime minister himself. Ruth Townend is joined by Rachel Brisley, Ipsos’s Head of Energy and Environment and Olivia O’Su…
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Ruth Townend is joined by Antony Froggatt, Deputy Director and Glada Lahn, Senior Research Fellow, both of the Chatham House Environment and Society Centre to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition in key under-attended-to sectors, including non-energy-uses of fossil fuels. The podcast builds upon a series of four Chatham…
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Episode 41: Climate finance: “show me the innovative sources”
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Climate finance is vital to tackling climate change and decarbonising economies. Past pledges, however, have often failed to deliver, especially for developing countries. In the lead-up to COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, climate finance will be a major topic. Ruth Townend is joined by Jamie Fergusson, global director for Climate Business for Internation…
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Join us on an empowering journey with Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, and Aura Cuellar, President of LanzaTech, as they share their remarkable paths from the realms of oil and gas to revolutionizing the clean tech sector. In this episode, we explore the deep convictions and strategic prowess that empowered these two Colombian women to lead…
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18: A listening suggestion: why not try The Pinsent Masons Podcast?
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We're just popping in briefly to say if you enjoyed Brain Food For General Counsel you might be interested in a new fortnightly news and analysis show from the same team - The Pinsent Masons Podcast. You'll find it wherever you get your podcasts or at https://www.pinsentmasons.com/other/podcastBy Pinsent Masons
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A place to heal: saving lives in Toronto's toxic drug crisis
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"You're just trying these interventions to save people but it's not enough because this crisis is structural. We need housing, we need support. We need a foundation to heal." Zoe Dodd, co-founder of Moss Park overdose prevention site. This summer Glasgow will be the first UK city to open a sanctioned safer drug consumption facility. People will bri…
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Trailer - A place to heal: saving lives in Toronto's toxic drug crisis
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In 2017 synthetic opioid fentanyl hit the Canadian city of Toronto and people using drugs started dropping. Drug deaths hit record levels - across the state of Ontario there were 1,270 that year. Health professionals, activists and drug users called for an emergency response to the toxic drug death crisis facing them. And when authorities failed to…
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НЯГТЛАВ: Эрдагоны ялагдал, Туркийн сонгууль
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Ататуркийн улс төрийн нөлөө одоо хүртэл үргэлжилсээр. ..
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