Best The Tree Communicating Climate Change Podcasts (2024)

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Luke Faye Interviews The Tree Lady! 1:15:22

1h ago1:15:22

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Send us a Text Message. In this exclusive interview Sharon is interviewed by her friend Luke Fay. They discuss how Sharon got into podcasting, her preparation process, and the challenges of remote interviews. They also talk about Sharon's use of social media, her superpower of idea generation, and her journey to becoming a tree expert and starting …

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Outing the Real Age of the Colorado River: An Interview with Dr. Shannon Dulin, University of Oklahoma 25:06

16d ago25:06

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Summary The Colorado River, one of the oldest rivers in the world, has been the subject of a joint study by the US Geological Survey and several universities. The study reveals that the river is younger than previously thought, with its grand debut occurring between 4.8 and 4.63 million years ago. The research used paleomagnetics and magnetostratig…

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Chris Baines 1:07:30

6h ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Send us a Text Message. Chris Baines is one of the UK’s leading independent environmentalists. He trained as a horticulturalist at Wye College, Kent and then as a landscape architect in Birmingham. He is an award-winning writer and broadcaster, presented what is considered to be the first environmental series for children on UK TV in the early 1980…

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Sarah Dodd, Tree Law 1:07:02

6d ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Send us a Text Message. Sarah Dodd, the Tree Hugging Lawyer, discusses various legal aspects related to trees, including neighboring tree disputes, subsidence, and tree preservation orders. She explains the legal rights and responsibilities of tree owners and neighboring landowners, as well as the potential for civil litigation in cases of tree dam…

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Julian Forbes-Laird 55:04

25d ago55:04

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Send us a Text Message. In this conversation, Sharon and Julian discuss the concept of biodiversity net gain and its unintended consequences, particularly in relation to the classification of veteran trees. They highlight the discrepancy between the definition of veteran trees in the National Planning Policy Framework and the definition in the Biod…

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Understanding Seismic Risks through Historical Data: An Interview with Prof. Kenji Satake, AOGS, Japan 26:00

1M ago26:00

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Summary Professor Kenji Satake, a renowned seismologist and tsunami researcher, discusses his research on historical earthquakes and tsunamis using interdisciplinary approaches. He emphasizes the importance of combining geophysical, geological, and historical data to understand the timing and magnitude of these natural disasters. His work has uncov…

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JpGU 2024: Biggest Geosciences themes in Japan and beyond 24:09

13d ago24:09

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Summary This special episode is to highlight the Japan Geoscience Union (JPGU) as a seismic force in geoscience, which offers a forum for the exchange of earth-shattering ideas and groundbreaking discoveries. Their annual meeting in Chiba, Japan this year brought together researchers from various geoscience disciplines and explored a wide range of …

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Understanding Atmospheric Rivers 49:19

27d ago49:19

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Over the last two winter seasons atmospheric rivers have impacted California and the west with extreme precipitation and the cascading consequences of these events. The meteorology that causes atmospheric rivers is complex, but scientists at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) are working to help better predict them and underst…

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Christine Figgener - My Life With Sea Turtles 56:12

1M ago56:12

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Send us a Text Message. Christine Figgener, a world-renowned marine biologist, discusses her passion for sea turtles and the importance of their conservation. She shares her journey to Costa Rica and her first impressions of the research station. Christine explains that there are seven extant species of sea turtles, each with unique characteristics…

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Nadina Galle - The Nature of Our Cities 1:11:58

1M ago1:11:58

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Send us a Text Message. The conversation covers various topics related to urban ecology and the importance of nature in cities. It touches on personal experiences, the role of technology in enhancing urban greenery, and the challenges faced by urban foresters. The guests discuss the need for better data collection and mapping of trees, as well as t…

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The Lost Nile Pathway Behind Egypt's Pyramid Clusters: An Interview with Joe Aslin, Deputy Editor, Communications Earth & Environment 25:47

1M ago25:47

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In this episode, we are speaking to Dr. Joe Aslin, Deputy Editor Communications Earth & Environment, an open access journal from the Nature Portfolio publishing high-quality research, reviews and commentary in all areas of the earth, environmental and planetary sciences. We are talking about a fascinating paper published in this journal discussing …

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Tree Rings to Understand Climate Extremes and Ecosystem Changes: An Interview with Prof. Zhihong Xu, Griffith University Australia 21:13

2M ago21:13

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Tree rings serve as a natural archive for studying past climate conditions. By analyzing the tree rings, researchers can date the year the tree was growing and reconstruct past droughts, floods, and wildfires. Nitrogen is a critical element for forest ecosystems and its availability affects forest health and productivity. Climate extremes like drou…

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My Sediments Exactly - A brand new Springer podcast for all things geo- and earth sciences 2:07

2M ago2:07

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Welcome to "My Sediments Exactly," Springer’s latest geo and earth science podcast where we take nothing for Granite. We’ll be digging and diving, making sure to bring you the best science and scientists to keep you updated on everything geo and earth sciences. ! You'll crack up at the joints and marvel at the faults because, in this show, it's all…

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California Against the Sea: Reflections on Communicating Sea Level Rise 59:55

3M ago59:55

59:55

Join Los Angeles Times environment reporter and author of the new book California Against the Sea Rosanna Xia and Scripps Institution of Oceanography coastal resilience specialist Laura Engeman for a discussion on communicating the science and impacts of sea-level rise and California’s changing relationship with the ocean. Engeman will also discuss…

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Hold Fast: Envisioning Climate Change through the Art and Science of our Local Giant Kelp Forests 47:49

4M ago47:49

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Southern California’s giant kelp forests are ecosystems that are potentially vulnerable to the region’s warming waters, but unlike terrestrial forests, changes in these underwater ecosystems are largely invisible to most of us. Join biologist Mohammad Sedarat and artist Oriana Poindexter in an exploration of their collaboration on the aquarium’s ne…

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How to Get Big Oil to Take Climate Change Seriously 28:31

5M ago28:31

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What role do oil companies have in tackling climate change? In this program, Paasha Mahdavi, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UC Santa Barbara, talks about the challenge of getting big oil to take climate change seriously. Mahdavi's research broadly explores comparative environmental politics and the political consequences of natural res…

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Silvija Krajter Ostoic Croatian Forest Social Science 52:12

5M ago52:12

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Send us a Text Message. Silvija discusses her forest social science study on how people engage with green spaces. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.

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Dallas Campbell - Who is out there? Chatting about Science communication and Space! 1:26:12

5M ago1:26:12

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Send us a Text Message. Dallas Campbell, a science communicator and television presenter, discusses his early life, career in television, and fascination with space exploration. He reminisces about past collaborations and the creation of the TV program Britain Beneath Your Feet. Dallas emphasizes the importance of popularizing science and making it…

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Jim Mulholland - A year in the life of a bat 1:05:44

6M ago1:05:44

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Send us a Text Message. Jim is an ecologist and arboriculturist, specialising in veteran trees and bats. Jim is the director of Bats Research & Training, where he helps professionals train for a bat licence. When he is not running the business he works for the Vincent Wildlife Trust, as a senior bat conservation officer. Jim’s current research inte…

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Dodging Day Zero: Drought Adaptation And Inequality In Cape Town 29:47

6M ago29:47

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In the coming decades, individuals around the world must adapt to changing environmental conditions, often driven by climate change. Adaptation requires significant resources, prompting the question of whether existing economic and social inequities may be exacerbated when adaptation become accessible to some, but not others. Kyle Meng, associate p…

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Patrick Worms, Global Agroforestry and hope for the future 57:56

6M ago57:56

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Send us a Text Message. This week Sharon speaks to Patrick Worms, Senior Science Policy Advisor for Centre for International Forestry research and World Agroforestry. President, IUAF - the International Union of Agroforestry Vice-President, EURAF – the European Agroforestry Federation Trustee, Savanna Institute Senior Fellow, EGA – the Evergreening…

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Professor Lynne Boddy talks Fungi 1:06:44

6M ago1:06:44

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Send us a Text Message. Lynne Boddy is Professor of Fungal Ecology at Cardiff University UK. She has taught and researched into the ecology of fungi associated with trees and wood decomposition for 45 years. Her research focuses on understanding how fungal mycelia behave in the natural world, climate change effects on fungi, antagonistic interactio…

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Catherine Nuttgens - Tree Equity 43:36

7M ago43:36

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Send us a Text Message. Catherine Nuttgens is the Urban Programme Lead for the Woodland Trust. She has a project management background connecting people to nature and landscape; as well as working in arboriculture in the urban environment. Her work has had themes such as tree equity, landscape heritage, ancient woodland, heritage crafts, outdoor pl…

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The Tree Lady Talks Trailer 0:53

7M ago0:53

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Send us a Text Message. Sharon Durdant-Hollamby, the Tree Lady, introduces the podcast which, since its beginnings in July 2020, has reached over 50 countries, and is now in its 4th season. Subscribe here to make sure you don't miss any episodes - available wherever you get your podcasts! For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.…

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Ben Seamark - Arboriculture in Australia 46:58

7M ago46:58

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Send us a Text Message. Ben is Co-Founder of Forestree, the new generation of Tree Management purpose built for Local Government. Here he talks to Sharon about all things arb in Australia. Click here for the link to his talk at TreeNet whilst he worked for the City of Burnside - all about innovation in urban forestry. Treenet is a National non-for-…

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Christmas Tree Special with Dr Gabriel Hemery - The Tree Almanac 2024 - 48:08

7M ago48:08

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Send us a Text Message. Join Sharon and Gabriel as they discuss a wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland’s trees in his new book , The Tree Almanac 2024. This is a Christmas Tree Special! What is better for the environment, a real or plastic tree? What is your Celtic Tree Zodiac? What terms can we bring back to use? All this, with po…

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Dr Richard Claxton Gardening 4 Health 43:10

8M ago43:10

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Send us a Text Message. Why is gardening so good for us? What is the science behind the benefits for the body, mind and soul? What is so good about healthy soil for our health. All this and the importance of social prescribing. Richard Claxton trained at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals Medical School, qualifying in 1996. Initially he worked in South …

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James Kaechele - New York Tree Trust Development Director 48:24

8M ago48:24

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Send us a Text Message. James Kaechele studied at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY. He has been connecting people with plants for the past ten years. As an ISA-certified arborist, Kaechele leads the NY Tree Trust, a citywide program dedicated to fostering public-private partnerships in u…

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John Parker CEO of the Arboricultural Association 49:30

8M ago49:30

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Send us a Text Message. A lot of fun chatting to John about all things Arb - the state of the industry, recruitment, tree equity and the wonderful webinars! For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.

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Developing Technology to Stay Ahead of Natural Disasters 55:42

8M ago55:42

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Increasingly destructive wildfires are one of the most consequential impacts of our changing climate, often precipitating a cascade of related disasters including landslides, debris flows, dangerous air pollution and degradation of water quality in our rivers, streams and reservoirs. Join geophysiscist Dr. Neal Driscoll as he describes how ALERTCal…

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Tristan Gooley - How To Read A Tree 43:02

8M ago43:02

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Send us a Text Message. Sharon had a very enlightening chat with Tristan Gooley about his latest book, How To Read A Tree, of which, a description from the man himself, below. In How to Read a Tree, you’ll discover the simple principles that explain the shapes and patterns you can see in trees and what they mean. And you’ll learn rare skills that c…

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Fallen and Felled - Re-using London's Felled Timber Stock 47:26

8M ago47:26

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Send us a Text Message. Listen to Sharon talking to Fallen & Felled founders Bruce Saunders and Patrick Welsh as they set about making beautiful items from London's fallen timber - to quote from their website:- 'We save city trees from the fire - milling them into boards and slowly seasoning them for over 12 months - to transform them into furnitur…

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Woodland Heritage with Simon Burvill 1:05:52

9M ago1:05:52

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Send us a Text Message. Woodland Heritage is recognised as a unique initiative, which truly unites all tree people – a vehicle for wood users (and consumers) to “put something back” and contribute to the proper management of British Trees For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.

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Amanda Lewis, Publisher and Writer, Author of 'Tracking Giants' 43:24

9M ago43:24

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Send us a Text Message. Amanda Lewis is a big-tree tracker and an award-winning book editor. Born in Dublin, Ireland, she now divides her time between the internet and a small island in British Columbia, Canada. Tracking Giants is her first book. Visit her at amandalewis.org. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.…

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Ted Green - MVO, MBE. 1:17:56

9M ago1:17:56

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Send us a Text Message. Simply, Ted Green MVO, MBE is a veteran Tree Legend. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.

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Tree roots with Kristin Moldestad 50:28

9M ago50:28

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Send us a Text Message. What the difference between roots from a London plane and a cherry? Why does this matter? Tree roots for each species are as diverse as the tree above ground. From the vibrant multi colours of Moras nigra, to the to the yellow-orange of Laburnm. Which roots really smell and what tree has felty roots? All this and more from t…

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Duncan Clark of Braxted Park - Changing Landscapes For Good 57:00

10M ago57:00

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Send us a Text Message. Duncan Clark and family are early adopters of re-wilding their country estate. They are transforming and restoring the historic park land to benefit wildlife whilst being true to the heritage of the estate itself. For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.

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How Mexican Ranchers Tackle Sustainability Issues in Beef Production 3:20

10M ago3:20

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UC Davis Professor, Dr. Frank Mitloehner, and CLEAR Center members took to Mexico to attend the Congress Internationale de la Carne in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, where they met and discussed sustainability efforts with the Minister of Agriculture. In addition to meeting with beef cattle producers and others in the livestock industry to share researc…

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Stephen Downing, Tree Preservation Officer recounts TPO prosecution 44:21

10M ago44:21

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Stephen talks about his role in the case of a landowner who felled 270 trees protected by a tree preservation order, resulting in a record fine, whilst he was working for Enfiled Council. See the story here For more episodes in the Tree Lady Talks Archive click here.…

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Peter Wohlleben - The Power of Trees 54:48

10M ago54:48

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Send us a Text Message. Sharon is interviewing Peter Wohlleben again with his new books: The Power of Trees and Our Little Farm (co written with his with Miriam). The Power of Trees explores what is wrong with Forestry and how the power of trees can save us. Our Little Farm is an inspired, practical memoir of creating a sustainable small holding am…

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Can UC Berkeley Go Geothermal? 5:02

11M ago5:02

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UC Berkeley drills a 400-foot borehole to explore geothermal heating on campus.UC Berkeley plans to decommission its 40-year-old cogeneration plant and replace its current steam heating system with a new system that uses water pipes to heat and cool buildings on campus. While the cogeneration plant burns natural gas to produce electricity and steam…

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How UC Davis is Growing a Tree Canopy for Tomorrow's Climate 2:55

12M ago2:55

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Combating destructive effects of climate change, the Arboretum and Public Garden staff and Learning by Leading™ students plant test trees to cultivate a resilient and diverse urban tree canopy for the UC Davis community. Emily Griswold, Director of GATEways Horticulture and Teaching Gardens, outlines the tireless research and work of tending to mat…

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Navigating the Climate Crisis: Meeting the Challenges Ahead 1:21:38

1y ago1:21:38

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The confluence of the accelerating climate crisis, more frequent and severe disasters, widespread systemic injustice and oppression, and any number of additional coinciding crises paint a dark picture of our future. Climate professionals often feel inadequately trained to facilitate, navigate and lead communities through the transformative changes …

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Climate Economics and Communication: Naming and Valuing What Matters 53:39

1y ago53:39

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As humans, we benefit immensely from the ecosystems around us — including the ocean — in obvious and not-so-obvious ways. As climate change continues to affect these ecosystems, we must ask ourselves — what can we gain by safeguarding them? Join Bernie Bastien and Raiza Pilatowsky in an interactive talk that explores the need to recognize what we v…

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SOARS: An Insider’s Look at Scripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator 47:17

1y ago47:17

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Scripps Ocean Atmosphere Research Simulator (SOARS) is a unique installation that's changing the way oceanographers study and understand processes that occur at the boundary between the ocean and the atmosphere. Join oceanographer Dale Stokes for an insider’s look at this one-of-a-kind ocean research laboratory. Learn how SOARS allows scientists to…

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A Conversation with Author Kim Stanley Robinson 1:22:19

1y ago1:22:19

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What's the future look like with a changing climate? And who will lead the way to help us mitigate the environmental, economic and social impacts? In this program, internationally acclaimed author Kim Stanley Robinson talks about what motivates him to write science fiction that focuses on the environment. Robinson is author of more than 20 books, i…

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How Modern Slavery Touches Everyone 1:23:41

1y ago1:23:41

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Modern slavery, which encompasses 45 million people around the world, is intricately linked to the economy, politics, violence and war, gender and the environment. In this panel discussion, Kevin Bales, professor of contemporary slavery and research director of the Rights Lab at the University of Nottingham, talks about the impact of contemporary s…

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How Modern Slavery Impacts the Environment with Kevin Bales 1:27:12

1+ y ago1:27:12

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There are 45 million enslaved people in the world today. The links between slavery, conflict, environmental destruction, economics and consumption began to strengthen and evolve in the 20th century. The availability of people who might be enslaved dramatically increased in line with population growth. According to Kevin Bales, professor of contempo…

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New Science for a Changing World: A Deep Look into Earth Day 2023 1:21:01

1+ y ago1:21:01

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UC San Diego's School of Biological Sciences presents another event in their Deep Look series focusing on Earth Day. UC San Diego researchers will offer perspectives from a range of scientific disciplines relevant to the planet and its future. How are wildflowers adapting to climate change? How can humans sustainably co-exist with one of the world’…

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Dust and the Salton Sea - Urban Design for the Climate Crisis 55:34

1+ y ago55:34

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Just a hundred miles to the east of San Diego, one of the largest inland lakes in the West is drying up as a result combined human activity and climate change. The exposed lake bed is rapidly turning into a source of dust, worsening the frequent dust storms that impact the people who live in the surrounding areas. Learn about the intersection of ar…

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