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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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S1 E7 [SEASON FINALE] Dialogue with Bain's Sam Israelit | Building a Sustainable Future: Inside the Intersection of Technology, Supply Chain, and Climate Action with Bain's Chief Sustainability… 43:47

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From India to Indonesia, developing countries are faced with an energy challenge: how to meet their growing energy needs while scaling clean energy to curb carbon emissions. But with clean energy projects needing trillions of dollars to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, financing them can be a daunting task. Did you know that researchers estimate anywhere between $1-2 trillion per year will be needed in the next 30 years to achieve this goal? With most of this capital expected to come from the private sector, what challenges must we overcome to mobilize more clean energy investments in developing economies? Join us as we delve into the unique financial, policy, and technical barriers holding us back and explore how we can catalyze private finance and build a cleaner, sustainable future for all. Today I talk to Sam Israelit . Sam is a Senior Partner and Chief Sustainability Officer at Bain & Company . Sam Israelit is the co-founder of our Enterprise Technology practice and a leader in Bain's Supply Chain Management practice. He has more than 26 years of management consulting experience, advising business leaders on their biggest opportunities and challenges. Sam has worked extensively with clients across manufacturing, supply chain, procurement and IT to help them transform their extended supply chains to achieve world-class performance. He has significant experience helping them address challenges in inventory management, manufacturing efficiency, logistics and distribution, forecasting and planning, network optimization, strategic sourcing, order management and service parts. He also has helped clients with large-scale cost transformation efforts, leading work with them on organization design, decision-making effectiveness, SG&A efficiency, IT operating model, shared services and merger integration Sam earned an SM from the MIT Sloan School of Management in 1993. He also graduated from Harvey Mudd College in 1985, where he received both a BS and an MS in Engineering. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on LinkedIn and our page for more insights from industry experts, seasoned practitioners and academicians…

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S1 E6: Dialogue with Dr. Radhika Iyengar from Earth Institute, Columbia University: The Climate Curriculum - What Every Student Should Know About Our Changing Planet 45:38

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Today I am talking to Earth Institute, Columbia University 's Dr. Radhika Iyengar . Dr. Iyengar works with Jeff Sachs at Centre for Sustainable Development as a Senior research scholar. Join us for an eye-opening episode as we explore the critical issue of climate education. Despite the growing urgency of the climate crisis, there are still significant barriers to providing comprehensive and effective education on sustainability and climate issues. In this episode, we examine the challenges of inadequate funding and support for sustainability education initiatives, the lack of integration and emphasis of climate education in formal education systems, and the insufficient teacher training and professional development in sustainability education. We also delve into the issue of misinformation and denial of climate change and its impacts, as well as the disparities in access to sustainability education resources and opportunities. We discuss the importance of practical and hands-on learning opportunities in engaging and educating students, and the urgent need to address these issues to create a more equitable and sustainable future. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation on the critical importance of climate education. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on LinkedIn and our page for more insights from industry experts, seasoned practitioners and academicians…

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S1 E5: Dialogue with Ashish Kulkarni from BCG India's Center for Sustainable Earth: Clean Energy Tech and Financing it Right - A New Industrial Era Arrives! 35:32

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Today I am talking to BCG India's Ashish Kulkarni he is a part of BCG initiative called 'Centre for Sustainable Earth' - a dedicated climate and sustainability focused hub for India serving as a platform for collaborative climate action in India across multiple stakeholders, and guided by an experienced Advisory Council of Global Climate pioneers. Ashish gives us an insider’s look into the clean tech initiatives and how climate financing is being implemented across different avenues. He and Siddharth discusses how it fits into the current geopolitical atmosphere of energy markets. They also talk about the major opportunities both globally and domestically for technology innovation. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on LinkedIn and our page for more insights from industry experts, seasoned practitioners and academicians…

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S1 E4: Dialogue with EY's Mohammad Saif: Why Energy Efficiency is Critical for a Country's Clean Energy Transition Journey? - An India Perspective 26:23

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Today, I am talking to Mohammad Saif, Partner-Power & Utilities at EY . Saif is a seasoned expert with more than 16 years of Industry and Power Sector consulting experience with Big 4 Consulting. He is currently a part of EY's Power & Utilities team in the Africa, India and Middle East (AIM) region. He is also the practice Lead for Energy Efficiency, Decarbonization and Emerging Technology (renewables, E-mobility, Storage, Hydrogen etc.) segments and the traditional value chain covering electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution across Business Strategy, Transition Planning, innovative business models, transition pathways, EBIDTA improvement etc. As a Practice Lead, Saif is responsible for managing and growing the P&L with a team of more than 35 people working across the South Asia region. In addition to India, Saif has successfully led engagements with Governments, Regulators, Utilities and Multi National Companies in Africa, Europe, Middle East and other South Asian countries. Today, he breaks down the components of why energy efficiency is critical for a country's clean energy transition strategy and what the journey looks like, with a live example of what's happening in India's energy space and the recently worked on Energy Conservation Bill. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on LinkedIn and our page for more insights from industry experts, seasoned practitioners and academicians…

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S1 E3: Dialogue with NRDC's Sameer Kwatra: Role of Green Buildings and Future of Renewable Sources 57:51

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Today, I am talking to Sameer Kwatra , Policy Director, India Program at Natural Resources Defense Council at Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) . Sameer directs research and analyses that promote clean energy, energy access, and sound climate policy in India. He has over two decades of multi-sectoral professional experience working in India and the U.S. Prior to joining NRDC, he worked for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, where he sought to improve energy efficiency in buildings. Sameer holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from India’s National Institute of Technology, an MBA in finance and marketing from the Indian Institute of Management, and a master’s degree in environmental management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He is based in NRDC’s Washington, D.C., office. In today's episode he explains: 1 . Future of Renewable Sources; 2. Role of Buildings in reducing climate change impacts; 3. India's footsteps in global emissions and road ahead; 4. Path of Reaching Net Zero, the challenges ahead; and 5. What about phasing down HFCs, CFCs and what's up with the Ozone hole? And more.. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on LinkedIn and our page for more insights from industry experts, seasoned practitioners and academicians…

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S1 E2: Dialogue with World Bank's Marcello Estevao: Top 10 Geopolitical Climate Risks in 2023 and ways to tackle them 57:17

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Today, I am talking to Marcello Estevao , Global Director, Macroeconomics, Trade, and Investment at The World Bank . Marcello was the Deputy Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Finance in Brazil until end-December 2018. During his tenure at the Ministry, he also served as Brazil’s G20 Deputy, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the New Development Bank (Shanghai), and member of FUNCEF’s Board of Directors. In today's episode he helps us decode some of the most pressing geopolitical climate risks such as: 1 .The war in Ukraine : Supply disruptions and the potential for new sanctions will define risks and opportunities. 2. China-Western decoupling: Limits on cross-border investment will see growth and supply chains reoriented. 3. Hardening of technology blocs: Technology will be a key area of competition with new trade and investment controls. 4. Energy security imperative: Governments will seek new energy trading relationship and expand domestic energy generation. 5. Inflation-recession paradox: Even as central bank interest rate tightening could push economies into recession, high inflation is likely to persist; and more.. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on LinkedIn and our page for more insights from industry experts, seasoned practitioners and academicians…

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S1 E1: Dialogue with BCG's Paul Goydan: 5 Ways to Decarbonize the Core and Build New Low Carbon Energy Businesses in 2023 40:48

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Today, I am talking to Paul Goydan , Senior Partner and Managing Director - The Boston Consulting Group . Paul is one of the leading voices in the climate and sustainability consulting space. In this episode, Paul will help us navigate through the solutions needed in energy transition, climate resilience, climate finance, ESG, COP27, energy security and energy crisis in Europe this winter and beyond. Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on LinkedIn and our page for more insights from industry experts, seasoned practitioners and academicians…

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