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Fighting Failure: Preventing the Next Mass Extinction | Season 2: House of Cards Oscar and Hisho - two teenagers on two different continents - discuss solutions to the climate crisis. In each exciting episode we take a problem, technology or idea (for example E.V.s, Veganism or Global Supply Chains) and we discuss the problems it faces and potential solutions. Served with a side of statistics and seasoned with a generous pinch of fun, laughter and friendship 💚.

Oscar Archibald and Hisham Kanaan


    • Apr 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 52 EPISODES


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    43: How Oil Killed Democracy: Lobbying

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2023 50:00


    Finance, Part 3 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss lobbying and subsidisation. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2023 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    42: This Is Climate Propaganda

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 49:24


    Finance, Part 2 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss the effect of propaganda. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2023 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    41: Banking on the Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 39:05


    Finance, Part 1 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss how all of us are unknowingly bankrolling the climate crisis. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2023 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    40: The Insane Consumerism of Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 56:42


    Consumerism, Part 4 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the insane consumerism of Christmas. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    39: Sit back, relax, and

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 66:33


    Consumerism, Part 3 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss ADVERTISING. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    38: Polluting Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 35:37


    Consumerism, Part 2 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss pets and their environmental impact. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    37: The Future of Climate Activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 48:31


    On this episode guest hosted by Dexter Twycross, we discuss the future of climate activism. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    36: Fast Fashion (clothes are plastic now)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 40:57


    Consumerism, Part 1 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss fast fashion. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    35: Why Apple won't let us have good phones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 44:25


    Companies are deliberately making your phone worse. They give it security updates for fewer years, they make the battery deliberately worse and bombard you with advertising about the next big thing that you don't actually need. What are the reasons for this? When did it begin? And most importantly, what can we do to fix it? On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss Planned Obsolescence, Right-to-repair and eWaste. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Some players don't support hyperlinks; see what to type on the right! Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    How We Make Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 10:01


    Our episodes might seem like raw conversations about a topic, but it takes a lot longer than you think...

    34: Should We Go Paperless?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 23:54


    Waste, Part 3 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss Paper Waste. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    33: Fed up with food waste

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2022 19:29


    Waste, Part 2 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss Food Waste. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    32: Degrowth: Prioritising Happiness & Dispelling the Myth of Green Growth | Dexter Twycross

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 72:26


    On this episode hosted arguably by Dexter Twycross, we discuss degrowth. See Dexter's book recommendations --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth)

    31: How Recycling Serves Big Oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 45:46


    Waste, Part 1 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss Plastic Recycling. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    30: What are green houses made of?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 52:08


    Urban Expansion, Part 6 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss Sustainable Architecture. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    29: The Problem with Public Transport

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 63:39


    We're all aware of the carbon emissions caused by driving cars everywhere, but the problem of car dependence runs deeper, threatening our physical and mental health. So what are some realistic solutions? Listen to find out. Urban Expansion, Part 6 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss Public Transport. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    5: Vegetarianism and Veganism [2022 rerun]

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 42:47


    In this episode Oscar Archibald debunks episode 5. Listen to the original --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    28: Every Type of Pollution

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 74:20


    We all know about air pollution, but what effects do plastic, noise, oil and light pollution have on the animal kingdom? Urban Expansion, Part 5 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss every type of pollution. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    27: Are Nature Sports Destroying Nature?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 20:44


    We'd all imagine that nature sports like hiking, biking, rock climbing and wild swimming are great for the environment - it's in the name, right? But what are the hidden environmental costs of enjoying yourself outdoors? Urban Expansion, Part 4 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss Nature Sports' Environmental Impact. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    26: Is Skiing Killing the Alps?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 27:35


    When we hear the term 'nature sports' or 'outdoor activities' we often envisage them as eco-friendly ways to recreate. In this episode, we break down the true environmental impact of outdoor winter sports, primarily skiing. Urban Expansion, Part 3 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss Nature Sports (Winter). Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    25: The American Dream

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 56:26


    Urban Expansion, Part 2 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss Suburban Sprawling. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    24: Should You Have Kids?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 52:05


    Urban Expansion, Part 1 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss Overpopulation. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    23: We need to talk about LEDs.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 21:51


    Energy - Part 6 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss LEDs and other Energy Saving Solutions. Ft. John Lucas Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    Theo Ansell Debunks Veganism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 102:13


    An unedited debate between Oscar and former guest (on '10: Meat Industry') Theo Ansell debate about veganism. Oscar naturally defends his position, while Theo takes a devil's advocate approach. To see the video of this debate, go to this link: [look up our YT channel or come back soon]

    22: Your Carbon Footprint Is a Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 59:19


    On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss Carbon Footprint and Climate Shadow. Music © Hisham Kanaan 2022 --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (type shop.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (type fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (type patreon.com/fightingfailure) Engage with our community (type discord.fightingfailure.earth) Read our blog (type fightingfailure.earth/blog) Contact us (type fightingfailure.earth/contact-us) Twitter (type twitter.com/fightingfailpod) Instagram (type ig.fightingfailure.earth) All Links (type links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (type shownotes.fightingfailure.earth and select episode)

    21: Is Cow a Sin?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 98:28


    This is our longest, most exciting and most controversial episode yet. Oscar, a staunchly ethical vegan, and Hisho, an environmental ‘flexitarian' (joined by meat-eating Clement) debate about cattle's place in our food system. We base our arguments from the book “Defending Beef” by environmental lawyer, ex-vegetarian and Californian cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman. See the detailed show notes for this episode: Considering how hot this topic is, it's important you educate yourself and check out our citations. Click on the link above or visit defendingbeef.fightingfailure.earth to see the full breakdown. (top tip: db.fightingfailure.earth is quicker to type

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    20: Crypto Mining is the new Coal Mining (environmentally)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 17:19


    Energy, Part 4 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss Bitcoin and NFTs. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links

    19: Heat Pumps with Michael Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 33:58


    On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald and featuring special guest Michael Thomas, we discuss Heat Pumps. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links

    18: The Problem With Renewables (and how to fix it)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2021 52:31


    Energy, Part 2 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss renewable energy. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links

    17: Biofuels are Liarfuels

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 34:41


    Energy, Part 1 On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss Biofuels. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise (merch.fightingfailure.earth) Check out our website (fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon (patreon.fightingfailure.earth) Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links (links.fightingfailure.earth) --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links (shownotes.fightingfailure.earth)

    16.18: Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 44:09


    On this episode, we discuss how to make your Halloween celebrations more eco-friendly. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links

    16: Coexistence Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 33:08


    Conservation, Part 6 On this episode hosted by Sandhya Stapleton, we discuss Human and Animal Coexistence. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website (fightingfailure.earth) Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links (linktr.ee/fightingfailureofficial) All Show Notes (shownotes.fightingfailure.earth) --- Show notes from this episode (go.fightingfailure.earth/ff-ep-16)

    15: A Bug's Strife

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 43:58


    Conservation, Part 5 On this episode hosted by Sandhya Stapleton, we discuss insects and ecosystems. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- View show notes - see images, talking points and links

    14: Greasy conscience: Palm oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 36:11


    Conservation, Part 4 On this episode hosted by Sandhya Stapleton, we discuss Palm oil - one of the most frustrating climate problems. [Correction: Hisho doesn't like Nutella. Good for him (;] --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- Palm Oil Statistics Palm Trees are more like grasses Palm Oil - Refineries releasing methane from wastewater Palm Oil - Interesting article Greenpeace/Iceland "Rang-Tan" video Greenpeace Palm Oil informative video

    13: Ocean Conservation with Emily Ignatoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 50:04


    Conservation, Part 3 On this episode hosted by Sandhya Stapleton and featuring Emily Ignatoff, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning our oceans, and ways to preserve them. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our website Support us on Patreon Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- Diagrams: 1 2

    12: To Paper or not to Paper? That is the question...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 32:59


    Conservation, Part 2 On this episode hosted by Sandhya Stapleton, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning Forestry, the alternatives to paper and better ways to use trees. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- Tree Facts

    11: A Wildlife Conservation Conversation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 40:13


    Conservation, Part 1 On this episode hosted by Sandhya Stapleton (and featuring Theo Ansell), we discuss Wildlife Conservation - problems and solutions. Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links ---

    10: The Meat Industry with Theo Ansell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 51:56


    Agriculture, Part 6 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan featuring honoured guest Theo Ansell, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning the meat industry, ways to make the industry more sustainable and alternatives to eating meat. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- Covid Meat Industry Lawsuits Five Ways the Meat on your Plate is Killing the Planet Environmental Impact of Meat Production Tackling Antibiotic Resistance Why Meat is Bad for the Environment PETA - Meat and the Environment Guardian - Avoiding Meat and Dairy Water Footprint of Meat Industry BBC - Meat and the Environment Biden Intervenes to Boost Competition in US Meat Industry Food, Inc. Documentary The Omnivore's Dilemma - Michael Pollan Obese Man Sues McDonalds Matt Parker Petition

    9: The Plough is The Enemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 26:30


    Agriculture, Part 5 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning tillage, the alternatives to ploughing your fields and an interesting Soil Warrior article. Watch Kiss the Ground --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- https://crops.extension.iastate.edu/encyclopedia/frequent-tillage-and-its-impact-soil-quality https://www.soils.org/news/science-news/overturning-truth-conservation-tillage/ https://eos.com/blog/no-till-farming/ https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2018/02/21/can-soil-help-combat-climate-change/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/nutrient-cycling http://conservationagriculture.mannlib.cornell.edu/pages/aboutca/whatisca.html https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/agmachinery/conservationtillage http://www.soilwarrior.com/blog/the-evolution-of-tillage-part-1 - Article Club https://www.amazon.com/Ancient-Chinese-tillage-fertilization-edit/dp/7109188337

    8: Kiss the Ground

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 45:23


    Agriculture, Part 4 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the brilliant documentary Kiss the Ground. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- Watch Kiss the Ground Permaculture Polyculture Regenerative Farming Farmageddon - Overview Farmageddon - Buy Dust Bowl How measurements of potency of greenhouse gases are based of CO2 Fritz Haber - German scientist Glyphosate Transpiration INRAE (new 'version' of INRA) Correction for 26:00 - The gigaton (GT) amounts Sandhya is mentioning is the potential for stored carbon. 4 for 1000 initiative - Increase the carbon content of the soil by 0.4% to offset all emissions.

    7: What You Put on Your Soil - Fertilisers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 37:21


    Agriculture, Part 3 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning fertilisers and their (over)usage, the alternatives to them and an interesting article. Note: Throughout these show notes I will use the UK spelling of fertiliser. Many people prefer to spell it as fertilizer, especially in the USA. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- REDD+ Demographic EPA Statistic Trading Economics Statistic Importance of Nitrogen for plants Global Warming Potential - how methane is worse than Carbon Dioxide Benefits of Fertilisers Harms of too much manure Compost Information Inorganic Fertilisers Our Instagram Cow Manure - Pasture/Confined Runoff Prevention Multiculture You Eat Microplastics Nitrate Poisoning - humans not fish Harmful Effects of Chemical Fertiliser Impact of Fertilisers on Water Quality

    6: What You Put on Your Soil - Pesticides

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 26:12


    Agriculture, Part 2 On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning pesticide usage, the alternatives to pesticides and an interesting Nat Geo article. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- REDD+ Statistic EPA Statistic Trading Economics Statistic Scientific Reports Statistic Health risks of pesticides Health risks of pesticides for pregnant women Health risks of pesticides for other animals Effects of pesticides on germination Pesticide Alternatives Biocontrol Natural Barriers Polyculture (or multiculture - both words from Latin; I tried finding an all-Greek version but I don't think that Greek words regarding growth and cultivation have made their way into English. Contact me if you know otherwise!) Chilli Oils - I couldn't find anything suggesting or disproving that chilli oils are what make them beneficial in polyculture. Contact us if you know otherwise. "The Link" - comprehensive guide on multiculture Eggshell Cracks DDT Banned pesticides

    Bonus Scene from Episode 5: Chatting while Hisho was offline

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 3:11


    BUY MERCH NOW! On this episode: We discuss random stuff while waiting for Hisho to re-join the call. Listen to the full episode Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: Fighting Failure - YouTube - subscribe for short animated videos, news, minisodes and more! Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod - follow us for important announcements! Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial - see behind-the-scenes! TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast -

    5: Veganism & Vegetarianism - Friend or Foe?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 46:33


    Agriculture, Part 1 BUY MERCH NOW! On this episode: We discuss the problems facing veganism & vegetarianism, the solutions to those problems, and why avocados can be worse for the environment than chickens. Listen to the deleted scene from this episode - Oscar and Sandhya chat whilst Hisho is offline [hilarious] Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: Fighting Failure - YouTube - subscribe for short animated videos, news, minisodes and more! Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod - follow us for important announcements! Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial - see behind-the-scenes! TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast -

    4: Hydrogen: Fuel of the Future?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 37:54


    Transportation, Part 4 BUY MERCH NOW: shop.fightingfailure.earth On this episode: We discuss the problems facing hydrogen, the solutions to those problems, and how hydrogen can be used as a solution to other problems. Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: Fighting Failure - YouTube - subscribe for short animated videos, news, minisodes and more! Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod - follow us for important announcements! Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial - see behind-the-scenes! TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast -

    π: Space Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 15:21


    Transportation, Part 3.141592653... BUY MERCH NOW: shop.fightingfailure.earth On this episode: We discuss the problems facing space travel and the solutions to those problems. Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: Fighting Failure - YouTube - subscribe for short animated videos, news, minisodes and more! Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod - follow us for important announcements! Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial - see behind-the-scenes! TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast -

    3: From China with love: Global Supply Chains

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 45:32


    Transportation, Part 3 BUY MERCH NOW: shop.fightingfailure.earth On this episode: We discuss the problems facing global supply chains and the solutions to those problems. Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. YouTube: Fighting Failure - YouTube - subscribe for short animated videos, news, minisodes and more! Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod - follow us for important announcements! Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial - see behind-the-scenes! TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast -

    2: The Plane is to Blame

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 25:44


    Transportation, Part 2 On this episode: We discuss the problems facing air travel and the solutions to those problems. Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast Website: Fighting Failure | Oscar Media or Fighting Failure | Anchor Show Notes / Corrections / Further Reading: Listen to Episode 1 Chart showing emissions from transport Contrails CO2e Greenhouse Gas Greenhouse Effect Climate Change Correction for 3:28 - Fewer airplanes took off due to Covid-19, however we are talking about the pre-Covid trend. Plane Emissions Per Person Note: In general, when we say domestic, we often mean local, e.g. within the EU. Government Airline Bailouts - Greenpeace Frequent Flier Note for 6:30 - What I mean by efficiency in planes is that planes are reaching the limit of how little fuel they can use for what they are trying to achieve. This is obviously hugely efficient compared to land transport, but it is efficient for what it is. Electric Aircraft Energy Density of Different Fuels Cycling Holidays Correction for 10:30 - Eat foods. New Zealand Thuma Forest - Not much info that I could find! Correction for 12:20 - Mozambique is not beautiful once you get there. Kashmir Vermont Negative Externality Switzerland

    Φ: Mind the Gap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 13:56


    Transportation, Part 1.61... On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning passenger rail, potential solutions and an interesting BBC article. --- Support the show with sustainable merchandise Check out our brand-new website Engage with our community Read our blog Contact us Twitter Instagram All Links --- Chart showing emissions from transport Correction for 1:30 - There are less emissions per person because of efficiency The Man in Seat 61 - Great Train Travel Website BBC Article

    1: The Problem with EVs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 54:14


    Transportation, Part 1. On this episode: We discuss the problems facing EVs and the solutions to those problems. Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast Website: Fighting Failure | Oscar Media or Fighting Failure | Anchor Show Notes / Further Reading: Chart showing emissions from transport Telecommuting Average Commute in the US There are probably around 25,000 aircraft currently in service. There are more cars in Oxford. Maersk Climate Goals Sleeper Train Hydrogen transport via pipelines "The most striking thing is that, due to the energy intensive nature of battery production, it takes roughly 120,000 kilometres of use for the e-Golf to have a lower emissions." - Financial Times Tesla's Battery Supply Problem - Real Engineering EV Prices Hydrogen Energy Density Energy Stores and Transfers Different EV Plugs Edison v. Westinghouse Car Share Scheme Green Energy Supplier Correction: There are two hydro dams across the Shire Cobalt Mining in the DRC UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban US v. EU - Public Transport TfL Cable Car EU CCS Directive Nikola The Truth About Nikola Humans Need Not Apply The EV Charging Problem What Happened to Electric Cars? CHAdeMO

    0: Who are we?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 2:40


    On this episode: We introduce ourselves and the show. See the transcript: Transcript Fighting Failure is a new podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter: Fighting Failure - Twitter @fightingfailpod Instagram: Fighting Failure - Instagram @fightingfailureofficial TikTok: Fighting Failure - TikTok @fightingfailurepodcast Website: Fighting Failure | Oscar Media or Fighting Failure | Anchor

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