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Cities 1.5
TRAILER: Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis

Cities 1.5

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 1:57 Transcription Available


Climate change can feel frightening and uncertain - so much so, in fact, that sometimes hope can feel like an act of denial. But hope isn't denial: it's a recognition that we still have choices.In our new Cities 1.5 limited miniseries, Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis, we're speaking to Canadians from coast, to coast, to coast, who are turning those choices into action. Featuring voices from politics, academia, activism, and municipal leadership - including Leader of Canada's NDP Avi Lewis, Otipemisiwak Métis Government's Provincial Secretary of Women, Gender Equity & Inclusion Gabrielle Blatz, former Minister of the Environment Steven Guilbeault, Executive Director of Re.Climate Amber Bennett, Executive Director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS) Ian Mauro, Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology at University of British Columbia Okanagan in the Center for Wildfire Coexistence Dr. Jen Baron, writer and public policy researcher Seth Klein, and mayors from Yellowknife, Waterloo, Clearwater, Jasper, and more - we'll be exploring the science, politics, and communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis across Canada.Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis is supported by Elbows Up for Climate, The C40 Centre, and the University of Toronto Press. This 6-part deep dive into the climate crisis through the lens of Canadians fighting to write a different story debuts on October 6, 2026, so make sure you tune in - you won't want to miss it.If you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

The Audio Long Read
The flat-pack skyscraper: how wood can shape the cities of the future

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 27:55


Our buildings are monuments to extraction and extreme emissions. But what if we turned from destructive concrete to timber? By James Crawford. Read by David Carlyle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

The Big Story
Can we prevent El Niño's 451,000 extra deaths?

The Big Story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2026 20:59


More than 451,000 additional lives may be taken come February as a result of extreme heat from this year's 'super' El Niño. That's according to a recent study by the Climate Impact Lab, who also says these deaths can be avoided if the right mitigation plans are put in place.Host Maria Kestane is speaking with Genevieve Maricle, the Executive Director of the Climate Impact Lab, about where these 451,000 deaths could come from, how much of the problem has to do with infrastructure rather than temperature, and what emergency preparedness could look like. We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Manila Times Podcasts
OPINION: Rethinking health of nature in climate crisis | Sept. 26, 2026

The Manila Times Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2026 3:16


OPINION: Rethinking health of nature in climate crisis | Sept. 26, 2026Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital Check out our Podcasts: Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer Stitcher: https://tmt.ph/stitcherTune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein#TheManilaTimes#KeepUpWithTheTimes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conversations
Stories from our elders: how Jane Fonda changed her life in her third act

Conversations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 44:13


The legendary actress Jane Fonda on her activism, her hair epiphanies and why older women are often fearless.Jane has lived her entire life in the public eye, as the daughter of acting aristocracy.Her father Henry Fonda was a Hollywood legend by the time she was born.Jane grew up to study acting with Lee Strasberg, and Marilyn Monroe was a classmate.But behind the public adoration, Jane was battling some big personal demons, including bulimia and the legacy of a shocking family tragedy.In her 30s she began re-assessing her life and work, and became a leader of the anti-Vietnam War movement, earning her the nickname of Hanoi Jane from the American Press.After the Vietnam War ended, she remained committed to political activism, so she released a series of work-out videos to help fund change in America.After two more marriages, Jane had an epiphany about her 'third act' of life.She decided to devote it to helping change the world, and now at 88 years old, she is still spending much of her time raising awareness about climate change and other social issues.This episode of Conversations was produced by Nicola Harrison. Executive Producer was Carmel Rooney.It explores Hollywood, Hollyweird, celebrity culture, activism, climate change, the climate crisis, women's rights, women's empowerment, second wave feminism, intersectional feminism, Dolly Parton, 9 to 5, Gracie and Frankie, tech bros, oligarchs and billionaires, life lessons, old school Hollywood, Hollywood royalty, motherhood, parenting, Donald Trump, blacklist.To binge even more great episodes of the Conversations podcast with Richard Fidler and Sarah Kanowski go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find hundreds of the best thought-provoking interviews with authors, writers, artists, politicians, psychologists, musicians, and celebrities.

rabble radio
Canada's war economy and the climate crisis

rabble radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2026 30:01


Bionic Planet: Your Guide to the New Reality
122 | How Climate Solutions Lost the Megaphone — and How to Take It Back, with Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley

Bionic Planet: Your Guide to the New Reality

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 62:49


Season 12 of Bionic Planet begins by going backwards. Climate change has fallen off the public radar just as the need for workable solutions has become more urgent. I've long argued that the great tragedy of climate and biodiversity finance is that those who understand it most have their noses to the grindstone, while those who understand it least have their mouths to the megaphone. That's one reason I'm bringing back Episode 35, which originally aired on October 31, 2018. It became one of the most popular episodes of Bionic Planet, and listening to it now, I'm struck by how directly it speaks to the mess we're in today. The guest is Reverend Dr. Gerald L. Durley, a veteran of the U.S. civil rights movement who marched with Martin Luther King Jr. and later became a psychologist, minister, and environmental advocate. I first encountered him at the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit, where he did something few speakers manage to do in a room full of climate-policy wonks: he electrified it. Durley argues that the civil rights movement succeeded not because the facts were sufficient, but because people learned how to organize around them. They took risks. They made sacrifices. They connected moral conviction with strategy and turned outrage into action. That lesson feels especially relevant now. Those of us working on viable climate solutions knew that many of the mechanisms being built were imperfect, but we also knew they were improving and generating results. Too often, we kept our heads down and continued doing the work while purists, propagandists, and opportunists took over the public conversation. Once the public lost faith in viable solutions, they shut down on the problem as well.  That failure to defend workable solutions — and the consequences of ceding the megaphone — is a central theme of The Carbon Paradox, and it will be a recurring theme of this season of Bionic Planet. In this conversation, Durley talks about what climate advocates can learn from the civil rights movement: how to communicate beyond statistics, why fear alone doesn't mobilize people, how faith communities can contribute, and why movements ultimately need more than good arguments. They need strategy. They need sacrifice. And they need energy. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Season 12 and Climate Challenges 00:01:39 - The Carbon Paradox and the Need for Strategy 00:02:34 - Disconnection Between Activists and Experts 00:03:44 - Reverend Dr. Gerald L. Durley's Electrifying Speech 00:04:58 - The Interconnection of Civil Rights and Climate Change 00:06:17 - The Moral Dimension of the Climate Crisis 00:08:00 - The Anthropocene and Our Responsibility 00:09:15 - Engaging Emotionally in Climate Solutions 00:10:25 - The Need for Enthusiasm in the Movement 00:12:33 - Sacrifice and Commitment in Activism 00:13:57 - Lessons from the Civil Rights Movement 00:16:15 - The Power of Belief and Thought 00:18:55 - Inspiring Change in Disenfranchised Communities 00:20:27 - Connecting Climate Issues to Everyday Lives 00:22:51 - The Role of Faith-Based Communities 00:25:58 - Addressing the Influence of Powerful Interests 00:28:35 - The Importance of Personal Accountability 00:30:02 - The Role of Organizations in Driving Change 00:32:51 - World Pilgrims and Interfaith Collaboration 00:35:35 - The Importance of Hope in the Climate Movement 00:39:40 - Reflections on Personal Experiences and Activism

Page One Podcast
EP 65: OPEN THE FLOOD GATES_NINA SCHUYLER

Page One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 48:34


The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Nina Schuyler is an award winning author and esteemed professor of writing. Her new novel, Afterword, was published by Clash Books. She is also the author of The Translator, which won the Next Generation Indie Book Award for General Fiction and was a finalist for the William Saroyan International Writing Prize. Her novel, The Painting, was a finalist for the Northern California Book Award. Her book, How to Write Stunning Sentences, was a Small Press Distribution bestseller, and her new craft book, Stunning Sentences: The Creative Writing Journal with 80 New Prompts from Beloved Authors to Improve Your Style, was published by Fiction Advocate in November 2022. Nina Schuyler's short story collection, In this Ravishing World, won the W.S. Porter Prize for Short Story Collections and The Prism Prize for Climate Literature, and will be published by Regal House Publishing in 2024.Nina teaches creative writing at the University of San Francisco, Stanford Continuing Studies, and offers classes at the independent bookstore, Book Passage, and The Writing Room. She writes a column about prose style for Fiction Advocate and reviews books for The Millions. She lives with her husband and two sons in Northern California where she is an outdoor enthusiast. You can find her at ninaschuyler.com and follow her on IG @ninaschuler.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com or find her at Instagram and Twitter @hollylynnpayne.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent. You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and get a copy of my latest novel Rose Girl for FREE! You can follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime. The Page One Podcast is created at the foot of a mountain in Marin County, California, and is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community! Be well and keep reading. ~Holly~ Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

The Climate Denier's Playbook
A Perfectly Wrong Auto Stop-Start Video

The Climate Denier's Playbook

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 45:15


We're back for Season 4!The White House put out a video owning the libs and their pesky obsession with the auto stop-start feature, but does it actually make any sense?BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) WANT TO ADVERTISE WITH US? Please contact sponsors@multitude.productions CREDITSCreated by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanEditor: Rebecca SteinbergProducers: Daniella Philipson, Rebecca SteinbergAdditional Research and Fact Checking: Carly Rizzuto & Canute HaroldsonMusic: Tony Domenick Art: Jordan Doll Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESAmerican Automobile Association. (2014, July 24). AAA's tests reveal real-world benefits of automatic stop-start technology. AAA Newsroom. https://newsroom.aaa.com/2014/07/aaas-tests-reveal-real-world-benefits-automatic-stop-start-technology/Autostop Eliminator. (n.d.). Autostop Eliminator. https://www.autostopeliminator.com/Barney Cotton. (2022, April 12). Stop-start engines and idling – Common myths revealed. RAC Drive. https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/stop-start-engines-common-myths-busted/Brown, S. (2026, February 19). EPA repeals legal basis for regulating greenhouse gases: What it means for the US—and the world. World Resources Institute. https://www.wri.org/insights/endangerment-finding-repeal-explainedEnvironmental Protection Agency. (2024). The 2024 EPA automotive trends report: Greenhouse gas emissions, fuel economy, and technology since 1975. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. https://nepis.epa.gov/Exe/ZyPDF.cgi?Dockey=P101CUU6.pdfEnvironmental Protection Agency. (2026a, February 12). Administrator Zeldin eliminates off-cycle credit for almost universally hated start-stop feature in vehicles. https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/administrator-zeldin-eliminates-cycle-credit-almost-universally-hated-start-stopEnvironmental Protection Agency. (2026b, February 12). Final rule: Rescission of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act. https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/final-rule-rescission-greenhouse-gas-endangermentEnvironmental Protection Agency. (2026c, February 12). President Trump and Administrator Zeldin deliver single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history. https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/president-trump-and-administrator-zeldin-deliver-single-largest-deregulatory-action-usHanon Systems. (n.d.). ICE thermal management. https://www.hanonsystems.com/En/Solutions/IceHuff, S., Davis, S., Boundy, R., & Gibson, R. (2023). Auto stop-start fuel consumption benefits. SAE Technical Paper Series. https://doi.org/10.4271/2023-01-0346Holpuch, A. (2026, February 15). Trump administration ends credit for start-stop feature in cars. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/business/energy-environment/epa-tax-credits-stop-start-ignition-cars.htmlKelley Blue Book. (2026, March 4). Do automatic start-stop systems improve fuel economy? https://www.kbb.com/car-advice/auto-off-on-fuel-savings/Jenks, C., & Dewey, S. (2026, February 17). The legal reasoning behind the endangerment rescission. Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard University. https://salatainstitute.harvard.edu/the-legal-reasoning-behind-the-endangerment-rescission/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2026, February 18). Rescission of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding and motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards under the Clean Air Act. Federal Register, 91(32), 7686–7795. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-18/pdf/2026-03157.pdfYamada, A., Nishida, S., Yokoyama, N., Abei, J., Danjo, T., Florida, L., Brodie, B., & Nagano, Y. (2013). Cold storage air conditioning system for idle stop vehicle. SAE Technical Paper Series. https://doi.org/10.4271/2013-01-1287CLIPS3/11/15: Info Wars4/21/25: Louder with Crowder, calls it the “gayest feature in all of modern cars”5/15/25: Zeldin on News Nation5/19/25: Zeldin on Fox5/21/25: Rep. Doug LaMalfa on CSPAN, begin at 1:16:00 to 1:21:287/29/25: Sean Hannity Show7/30/25: Info Wars at 5:408/23/25: Zeldin on The Glenn Beck Program (endangerment, not specifically auto stop)12/6/25: Fox segment on stop start, Zeldin is interviewed2/12/26: 23:51 Zeldin's announcement, w/ “Largest Deregulation” posters2/13/26: White House video on X declaring “Auto start-stop is officilly dead.”2/14/26: Sean Hannity Show but begin earlier at 4:35 to hear all the climate denier stuff4/8/26: Zeldin & WSJ tweet → WSJ article is “Drivers Celebrate the Demise of the Most Hated Feature in Their Cars”4/9/26: AI video tweet from Zeldin4/8/26: Zeldin at The Heartland Institute's 16th International Conference on Climate Change, begins talking about endangerment finding at 21:38 and auto stop at 25:51, saying “apparently it was the most popular part of the decision” (at the start of this video, the pres of Heartland says “The truth is clear. There is no climate crisis. The science is very clear.” followed by applause!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democracy Now! Audio
Democracy Now! 2026-09-22 Tuesday

Democracy Now! Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 59:00


Headlines for September 22, 2026; Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon’s Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant; “Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment”: Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis; Could Cuba Become a “Silent Gaza”? U.S. Fuel Blockade Aims to “Asphyxiate” Island: Top Cuban Diplomat; “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” Brazilian Educator Paulo Freire Profiled in Film, “Reading the World”

Democracy Now! Video
Democracy Now! 2026-09-22 Tuesday

Democracy Now! Video

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 59:00


Headlines for September 22, 2026; Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon’s Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant; “Politics Are Desperately Important at the Moment”: Bill McKibben on Midterms, Trump & Climate Crisis; Could Cuba Become a “Silent Gaza”? U.S. Fuel Blockade Aims to “Asphyxiate” Island: Top Cuban Diplomat; “Pedagogy of the Oppressed” Brazilian Educator Paulo Freire Profiled in Film, “Reading the World”

Cities 1.5
Be Hope: Cities 1.5 presents a special preview of Oh, Canada - Solutions for the Climate Crisis

Cities 1.5

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 16:31 Transcription Available


What if there are reasons to hope for a more resilient climate future in your own backyard - right here in Canada? Well, that's exactly the question we're asking in our new miniseries, Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis. At Cities 1.5, we're proud to join forces with voices around the world for the 2026 #BeHope Podcast Takeover. We're coming together to prove that even in challenging times, hope remains a real force for progress - and we can all be part of it. This special preview features guests from our upcoming series speaking on what keeps them going in the mission to end climate breakdown.Oh, Canada: Solutions for the Climate Crisis is supported by Elbows Up for Climate, The C40 Centre, and the University of Toronto Press. This 6-part deep dive into the climate crisis through the lens of Canadians fighting to write a different story debuts on October 6, 2026, so make sure you tune in - you won't want to miss it.Featured guests:Avi Lewis, Leader of Canada's NDPAmber Bennet, Executive Director of Re.ClimateSteven Guilbeault, former Minister of the EnvironmentIan Mauro, Executive Director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)Dr Jen Baron,  Assistant Professor of Fire Ecology at University of British Columbia Okanagan in the Center for Wildfire CoexistenceGabrielle Blatz, Otipemisiwak Métis Government's Provincial Secretary of Women, Gender Equity & InclusionRichard Ireland, Mayor of Jasper, ABBen Hendrickson, Mayor of Yellowknife, NWTDorothy McCabe, Mayor of Waterloo, ONMerlin Blackwell, Mayor of Clearwater, BCSeth Klein,  Author of A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency and “Seth Klein / Emergency Measures” on SubstackLinks:How Pakistan's people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis - The GuardianKey energy data for Pakistan - EmberElectrons In, Hydrocarbons Out: Pakistan's Quest for Economic and Resource Efficiency - Renewables FirstAustralia's renewables transition is well under way – but meeting its 2030 target will be ‘extremely challenging' - The GuardianClean Energy Australia 2026 report - Clean Energy CouncilChina's renewable energy boom has its own challenges. Here's what we can learn - World Economic ForumYes, China has embraced renewables – but don't call it a transition, expert says - The Harvard GazetteThe European Green Deal - official EU websiteEuropean Climate Law - official EU website2030 Emissions Reduction Plan: Clean Air, Strong Economy - Government of Canada websiteCanada's 2030 climate target far out of reach, according to federal data - CBC News‘No way' Canada can meet its 2030 climate target, researchers say - The Toronto StarVingroup proposes scrapping LNG-powered plant plan for renewables amid Iran war, document shows - ReutersQuezon community, RE backers claim ‘victory' against LNG - Business Mirror‘Science under attack': Top climate scientist Kate Marvel explains why she resigned from NASA - Scientific AmericanKate Marvel websiteIf you want to learn more about the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy, please visit our website at https://jccpe.utpjournals.press/Listen to the Cities 1.5 five-part miniseries “Going Steady with Herman Daly: How to Unbreak the Economy (and the Planet)" here: https://lnk.to/HDMiniSeriesCities 1.5 is produced by the University of Toronto Press and the C40 Centre, and is supported by C40 Cities. Sign up to the Centre newsletter: https://thecentre.substack.com/Writing and executive production by Peggy Whitfield.Narrative and communications support by Chiara Morfeo.Our Associate Producer is Rachel Schneider.Produced by Jess Schmidt: https://jessdoespodcasting.com/Edited by Morgane Chambrin: https://www.morganechambrin.com/Music by Lorna Gilfedder: https://origamipodcastservices.com/

The Adventures of Pipeman
Future Palace Discusses Berlin's Music Scene and Deep Topics at Louder Than Life Festival

The Adventures of Pipeman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 23:15 Transcription Available


In this episode, Pipeman sits down with members of Future Palace at Louder Than Life to discuss the Berlin music scene, the importance of creative spaces, the ongoing global challenges facing arts and mental health, and how societal divisions connect to music, politics, and the climate crisis. The episode also highlights Future Palace's commitment to making meaningful art and their latest album release, while reflecting on how music festivals and community can offer hope and connection amid challenging times.Main Topics CoveredThe creative and international spirit of Berlin's music sceneThe importance of preserving music venues and creative spacesThe erosion of arts education and its societal impactThe dangers of artificial intelligence in the artsRising political polarization in Germany and the USThe unifying power of music festivalsMental health awareness and advocacy within musicThe existential threat of climate change and the need for collective actionFuture Palace's new album "Resurgence" and upcoming tour plansKey Discussions & StoriesBerlin's Unique Music SceneGrowing up in Berlin: The city's international, creative energy and the role of venues like Air Wegelände and Rocket Stage in nurturing young talent 01:21.The challenge of gentrification and economic forces threatening cultural spaces 01:50.The Value of Arts and EducationReflecting on transformative music education experiences and the critical role such opportunities play in young lives 03:16.The decline of art and music classes in US schools and the risks to holistic development 03:04.How creativity is essential for emotional expression and balance in life 04:26.Art, Honesty, and AIArt as the essence of humanity and why AI-generated art falls short of genuine creative expression 05:06.Frustration over the proliferation of AI-generated music, visual art, and advertisements 05:49.The ethical concerns and intellectual property issues related to AI scraping from real artists 07:42.Political Division & CommunityPolitical climate shifts in Germany and the US, and the vanishing "middle ground" in public discourse 09:02.The need for open, brave conversations and learning from people with different perspectives 10:10.Music festivals as havens from division, where all identities are welcome and community flourishes 10:38.Mental Health AdvocacyUsing the stage and music as platforms to discuss mental health and other important issues 12:26.The Unifying Power of FestivalsPipeman's proposal to solve the world's problems with one huge, leaderless metal festival 16:42.Stories of global friendship at festivals like Wacken 16:03.Climate Crisis and Collective ActionRecognition that extreme weather at festivals across Europe and the US is proof of accelerating climate change 18:32.The inevitability of collective crisis leading to new bonds and cooperation 20:19.Future Palace's commitment to climate action, including veganism 20:48.The Role of Artists in SocietyDisagreeing with the notion that musicians should "just play," emphasizing art's role in social commentary and personal expression 13:22.Critique of narcissism and ego in the music industry vs. using a platform for positive impact 14:35.Future Palace AnnouncementsThe band's lyrical focus on deep topics: climate change, social issues, and mental health 22:00.New album: Resurgence released on July 31 22:12.Encouragement to check their socials for upcoming US tour dates and support live music 22:26.Notable Quotes“The underground music scene [in Berlin] is so cool... there's so much great music that comes out of there.” — Pipeman 00:57"Art is honest, and that's dangerous for some, you know... Art is what we need. I think art is the definition of what a human being is to me. And that's why I hate AI so much." 05:00“If you do music with AI, you might as well just sell cars, because what is your point?” 07:24“Music is the best therapy there is for you, the artist, and the listener.” — Pipeman 13:52"Let's connect at shows in real life because numbers and digital stuff is not real life." 22:33Resources & Links MentionedFuture Palace's new album "Resurgence" (released July 31)Future Palace social media – check for tour announcements and updatesLouder Than Life FestivalWacken FestivalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-adventures-of-pipeman--941822/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials & Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.

Pipeman in the Pit
Future Palace Discusses Berlin's Music Scene and Deep Topics at Louder Than Life Festival

Pipeman in the Pit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 23:15 Transcription Available


In this episode, Pipeman sits down with members of Future Palace at Louder Than Life to discuss the Berlin music scene, the importance of creative spaces, the ongoing global challenges facing arts and mental health, and how societal divisions connect to music, politics, and the climate crisis. The episode also highlights Future Palace's commitment to making meaningful art and their latest album release, while reflecting on how music festivals and community can offer hope and connection amid challenging times.Main Topics CoveredThe creative and international spirit of Berlin's music sceneThe importance of preserving music venues and creative spacesThe erosion of arts education and its societal impactThe dangers of artificial intelligence in the artsRising political polarization in Germany and the USThe unifying power of music festivalsMental health awareness and advocacy within musicThe existential threat of climate change and the need for collective actionFuture Palace's new album "Resurgence" and upcoming tour plansKey Discussions & StoriesBerlin's Unique Music SceneGrowing up in Berlin: The city's international, creative energy and the role of venues like Air Wegelände and Rocket Stage in nurturing young talent 01:21.The challenge of gentrification and economic forces threatening cultural spaces 01:50.The Value of Arts and EducationReflecting on transformative music education experiences and the critical role such opportunities play in young lives 03:16.The decline of art and music classes in US schools and the risks to holistic development 03:04.How creativity is essential for emotional expression and balance in life 04:26.Art, Honesty, and AIArt as the essence of humanity and why AI-generated art falls short of genuine creative expression 05:06.Frustration over the proliferation of AI-generated music, visual art, and advertisements 05:49.The ethical concerns and intellectual property issues related to AI scraping from real artists 07:42.Political Division & CommunityPolitical climate shifts in Germany and the US, and the vanishing "middle ground" in public discourse 09:02.The need for open, brave conversations and learning from people with different perspectives 10:10.Music festivals as havens from division, where all identities are welcome and community flourishes 10:38.Mental Health AdvocacyUsing the stage and music as platforms to discuss mental health and other important issues 12:26.The Unifying Power of FestivalsPipeman's proposal to solve the world's problems with one huge, leaderless metal festival 16:42.Stories of global friendship at festivals like Wacken 16:03.Climate Crisis and Collective ActionRecognition that extreme weather at festivals across Europe and the US is proof of accelerating climate change 18:32.The inevitability of collective crisis leading to new bonds and cooperation 20:19.Future Palace's commitment to climate action, including veganism 20:48.The Role of Artists in SocietyDisagreeing with the notion that musicians should "just play," emphasizing art's role in social commentary and personal expression 13:22.Critique of narcissism and ego in the music industry vs. using a platform for positive impact 14:35.Future Palace AnnouncementsThe band's lyrical focus on deep topics: climate change, social issues, and mental health 22:00.New album: Resurgence released on July 31 22:12.Encouragement to check their socials for upcoming US tour dates and support live music 22:26.Notable Quotes“The underground music scene [in Berlin] is so cool... there's so much great music that comes out of there.” — Pipeman 00:57"Art is honest, and that's dangerous for some, you know... Art is what we need. I think art is the definition of what a human being is to me. And that's why I hate AI so much." 05:00“If you do music with AI, you might as well just sell cars, because what is your point?” 07:24“Music is the best therapy there is for you, the artist, and the listener.” — Pipeman 13:52"Let's connect at shows in real life because numbers and digital stuff is not real life." 22:33Resources & Links MentionedFuture Palace's new album "Resurgence" (released July 31)Future Palace social media – check for tour announcements and updatesLouder Than Life FestivalWacken FestivalPipeman in the Pit is a music, festival, and interview segment of The Adventures of Pipeman Radio Show (#pipemanradio) and from The King of All Festivals while on The Pipeman Radio Tour. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pipeman-in-the-pit--2287932/support.Click Here to Subscribe for PERKS, BONUS Content & FREE GIVEWAYS!Follow @pipemanradio on all socials &  Pipeman Radio Requests & Info at www.linktr.ee/pipemanradioStream The Adventures of Pipeman daily & live Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 1PM ET on W4CY Radio & Talk 4 TV. Download, Rate & Review the Podcast at The Adventures of Pipeman, Pipeman Radio, Talk 4 Media, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & All Podcast Apps.

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg
Making Food Waste a Climate Priority

Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 39:36


Food Tank is live all week at WNYC-NPR's The Greene Space to talk solutions for food, agriculture, and environment during Climate Week NYC. In this episode, we're sharing two conversations from our Summit "Solving Food Waste is a Key Solution to the Climate Crisis." First, Dani sits down with U.S. Congressmembers Andrea Salinas (OR-6), Maxine Dexter (OR-3), Nikki Budzinksi (IL-13), and Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) to talk about advancing a national policy agenda on food waste. Then Dani speaks with Julie Gehrki (Walmart Foundation and Walmart Inc) and Jackie Suggitt (Walmart) to talk about circular solutions from retail to community.  This event was held in partnership with the U.N. Environment Programme, Food Planet Prize, NRDC, Restaurant Technologies, CookUnity, and Mill.  

The Angel Next Door
Aligning Investments with Climate Values: How Green Portfolio Empowers Everyday Investors

The Angel Next Door

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 28:23


Have you ever wondered how entrepreneurial drive can transform not just industries, but entire systems like finance and climate action? This episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast prompts listeners to consider the power of innovation in addressing some of society's most pressing challenges, especially when those challenges are as broad-reaching as the climate crisis and personal wealth management. The guest for this episode is Bonnie Gurry, a mechanical engineer-turned-entrepreneur with a background in R&D, finance, and venture capital. Bonnie shares her journey from cleanroom engineering to the world of climate fintech, detailing how her personal frustration around aligning investments with her climate values led her to found Green Portfolio—a digital advisory service focused on helping individuals effortlessly decarbonize their investments and find like-minded financial advisors. Throughout the conversation, Bonnie demystifies what it means for regular investors to align their money with their values, highlighting how bank choices and investment accounts can significantly impact the environment—often much more than daily lifestyle changes. The episode covers practical steps, like using Green Portfolio's tools to evaluate climate impact and matches with specialized sustainable financial advisors, and explores broader trends, such as the upcoming generational wealth transfer and the distinct needs and mindsets of women and next-gen investors. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in actionable ways to make their wealth a vehicle for positive change, as well as those curious about the intersection of entrepreneurship, finance, and impact.   To get the latest from Bonnie Gurry, you can follow her below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniegurry/ https://greenportfolio.com/   Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing! Website: www.marciadawood.com Learn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.com And don't forget to follow us wherever you are! Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.apple Spotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotify LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
Is Climate Change Still a Top Concern for Canadians?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 28:50


Climate change is reshaping the world around us, but it is not always top of mind for Canadians. Why does the issue struggle to break through as a public priority, even as its effects become more visible? We explore the psychology, politics, and public attitudes shaping Canada's climate conversation with Amber Bennett of Re.Climate, philosopher and psychotherapist Natalie Thomas, and Curiosity Podcast co-host Naila Moloo. Then, as scientists monitor an unprecedented El Niño developing in the Pacific, we examine what it could mean for Ontario's weather and whether climate change is influencing the phenomenon with meteorologist Janine Baijnath-Rodino of UCLA.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full Story
The 'apex predator' of fires choking south-east Asia

Full Story

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 18:04


Indonesia is in the middle of a climate emergency, experiencing what Nasa calls the ‘apex predator' of wildfires. It's burning an area three times the size of Singapore and choking millions across south-east Asia with toxic haze. But while Europe's catastrophic summer made headlines in Australia, the climate emergency happening to one of our closest neighbours is less well known. Kate Lamb joins Matilda Boseley to talk about just how consequential these fires could become

Needs No Introduction
The carbon bootprint: How Canada's war economy fuels the climate crisis

Needs No Introduction

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 48:24


In the season 11 premiere of the Courage My Friends podcast series, we are pleased to welcome environmentalist, feminist, peace activist and Senior Researcher with Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, Tamara Lorincz and climate policy researcher and advocate with Greenpeace Canada, Keith Stewart.  As we head into the Global Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice, we discuss Canada's accelerating shift toward a militarized economy, what this looks like and how this is not only failing to address our true security needs, but is coming at considerable cost to our sovereignty, people and planet On claims that militarization is about protecting our sovereignty, Lorincz says: "Since Canada became a member of NATO in 1949, our military has become deeply integrated into the US military. We actually have no sovereignty over our military policy because .. it's dominated and influenced by Washington. And we also really have no sovereignty over our budget because of this demand that we reach a 5% target… already 70% of our military procurement dollars are buying American weapons systems. So Americans control our weapons. Americans really control our military. Canadians should really see ourselves as basically a troop of the US military… It's really Washington, DC that is influencing this massive militarization, increase of military spending in Canada. ..And so this is what our women's groups have been calling for.. for Canada to withdraw from NATO and to instead really work with the UN community on the greatest security challenges that we're facing: poverty, inequality, and the climate crisis." According to Stewart: "One of the new things that's surprising to me, was the way in which the tech military alliance is really worsening this problem. ..Amazon Web Services ..work very closely with companies like Palantir and Anduril, which are heavily involved in military tech and surveillance technologies. .. Amazon itself is also very involved in autonomous weapons systems, which is basically allowing AI to sort of pick targets without human input… So Amazon lobbied the federal government 65 times in the last year on military spending. ..They met with the head of the Canadian Armed Forces... with the Minister of Defense, the Minister of AI, the Minister of Finance. This isn't business as normal. You don't get these types of meetings at this high level, this many of them, unless the government is interested in what you're selling and it costs a hell of a lot ..[And] it's all happening behind closed doors without anybody noticing." About today's guests:  Tamara Lorincz is recently graduated with her PhD in Global Governance at the Balsillie School for International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University. She has a Masters in International Politics & Security Studies from the University of Bradford and a Law degree and MBA specializing in environmental law and management from Dalhousie University. She's a senior researcher with the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace and a member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-Canada. Her research focuses on the climate and environmental impacts of the military. She's a long-time environmentalist, feminist and peace activist and a mother with two teenage boys.  Keith Stewart has been a climate policy researcher and advocate for over 30 years, including the last 16 years with Greenpeace Canada. He has a Ph.D. from York University and teaches a course on energy and environmental policy at the University of Toronto.    Also check out:  CVOW - 1000 Women+ Call for Care Not Warfare Seniors' Climate Witness Global Week of Action for Peace and Climate Justice Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute or here.  Image: Tamara Lorincz, Keith Stewart  / Used with permission. Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased.  Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (Tommy)  Courage My Friends Podcast Organizing Committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu.  Produced by: Resh Budhu, The Tommy Douglas Institute of Labour and Social Justice and Nick Seebruch, rabble.ca.  Host: Resh Budhu. 

Future Histories
S04E13 - Dipesh Chakrabarty on the Second Decline of the West

Future Histories

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 118:43


Dipesh Chakrabarty on the Second Decline of the West. Shownotes Dipesh Chakrabarty Dipesh Chakrabarty at the University of Chicago: https://history.uchicago.edu/directory/dipesh-chakrabarty  Chakrabarty, D. (2008). Provincializing Europe: postcolonial thought and historical difference-New edition. Princeton university press. https://www.degruyterbrill.com/de/document/doi/10.1515/9781400828654/html Chakrabarty, D. (2009). The climate of history: Four theses. Critical inquiry, 35(2), 197-222. https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/596640  Dipesh Chakrabarty at the Benjamin Lectures ‘A Second Decline of the West?' at the Centre for Social Critique in Berlin: https://criticaltheoryinberlin.de/en/benjamin_lectures/a-second-decline-of-the-west/  on the Centre for Social Critique in Berlin: https://www.philosophie.hu-berlin.de/de/arbeitsbereiche/jaeggi/hscberlin/hscberlin https://criticaltheoryinberlin.de/en/  Chakrabarty, D. (2021). The climate of history in a planetary age. University of Chicago Press. https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/C/bo8642262.html on Frantz Fanon: https://www.uni-wuppertal.de/de/third-mission/wissenschaftskommunikation/jahr100wissen/2025/freiheitskaempfer-frantz-fanon/  on Francis Fukuyama: https://zeithistorische-forschungen.de/1-2009/4543  https://www.britannica.com/biography/Francis-Fukuyama  on the metabolic rift: https://www.nature.com/nature-index/topics/l4/metabolic-rift-and-political-economy-of-environmental-crises  Clark, B., & Bellamy Foster, J. (2026). The Metabolic Rift and the Dialectics of Ecology. https://doi.org/10.1093/9780197852729.003.0024 Moore, J. W. (2015). Capitalism in the Web of Life: Ecology and the Accumulation of Capital. https://www.versobooks.com/products/74-capitalism-in-the-web-of-life?srsltid=AfmBOorZp80RtsBGkBSF7TG7CLMRaihO5UTnsFE9V2XALwQ4tIE6mD6r  Moore, J. W. (2016). The rise of cheap nature.  https://orb.binghamton.edu/sociology_fac/2/ Hegel's Philosophy of History Lectures: https://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/hegel/works/hi/hiconten.htm  on Walter Benjamin's ‘Jetztzeit': https://jetztzeit.blog/2019/05/23/weshalb-jetzt-zeit/  https://www.oxfordreference.com/display/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100020224  Fanon, F. (1963). The wretched of the earth. New York: Grove press. https://groveatlantic.com/book/the-wretched-of-the-earth/  on Subaltern studies: Guha, R., & Spivak, G. C. (Eds.). (1988). Selected subaltern studies. Oxford University Press. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/selected-subaltern-studies-9780195052893?cc=at&lang=en&  Chakrabarty, D. (2000). A small history of subaltern studies. A companion to postcolonial studies, 467-485. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228020062_A_Small_History_of_Subaltern_Studies  on Gramsci's concept of the historic bloc: https://polsci.institute/political-theory/gramsci-historic-bloc-base-superstructure/ Blumenberg, H. (1985). The legitimacy of the modern age. MIT press. https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262521055/the-legitimacy-of-the-modern-age/  Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum on the Capability Approach: https://iep.utm.edu/sen-cap/  Sen, A. (1999). Development as freedom. Oxford: Oxford university press. https://global.oup.com/academic/product/development-as-freedom-9780192893307?lang=en&cc=nl  Serres, M. (1995). The natural contract. University of Michigan press. https://press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-Natural-Contract Latour, B. (2004). Politics of Nature. Harvard University Press. https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674013476  Dipesh Chakrabarty at the Benjamin Lectures on ‘provincializing europe' and ‘provincializing humans': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjXCIZyxgWo  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9sI3NRbOYA  Arendt, H. (1958). The human condition.  https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/H/bo29137972.html on Habermas on the colonization of the lifeworld by instrumental rationality: Silva, F. G. (2019). Colonization of the Lifeworld. In A. Allen & E. Mendieta (Eds.), The Cambridge Habermas Lexicon (pp. 36–39). chapter, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/cambridge-habermas-lexicon/colonization-of-the-lifeworld/36E8421628B4E1914F7E675B31977ADC  Latour, B. & Chakrabarty, D. (2020). Conflicts of Planetary Proportion – A Conversation. Journal of the Philosophy of History 14 (3):419-454. https://www.bruno-latour.fr/sites/default/files/170-PLANETARY-PROPORTIONS.pdf Saito, K. (2024). Slow Down: How Degrowth Communism can save the Earth. W&N. https://www.weidenfeldandnicolson.co.uk/titles/kohei-saito/slow-down/9781399612999/  Haff, Peter K. (2023). Technosphere. In Nathanaël Wallenhorst & Christoph Wulf, Handbook of the Anthropocene. Cham: Springer Verlag. pp. 537-541. https://philarchive.org/rec/HAFTXX Heron, K., Milburn, K. and Russell, B. (2025). Radical Abundance. How to Win a Green Democratic Future. Pluto Books. https://www.plutobooks.com/product/radical-abundance/  Jaeggi, R. (2016). Alienation. Columbia University Press.  https://cup.columbia.edu/book/alienation/9780231151986/  Jaeggi, R. (2025). Progress and regression. Harvard University Press. https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674298019 Staab, P. (2025). Systemic Crisis. Legitimation Crisis in Green Capitalism. Suhrkamp. https://www.suhrkamp.de/rights/book/philipp-staab-systemic-crisis-fr-9783518128237 Connolly, W. E. (2017). Facing the Planetary. Entangled Humanism and the Politics of Swarming. Duke University Press. https://www.dukeupress.edu/facing-the-planetary Related Episodes of Future Histories S04E11 | Jonathan White on the Future as a Political Idea https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s04/e11-jonathan-white-on-the-future-as-a-political-idea/ S04E07 | Kohei Saito, Christoph Sorg and Jan Groos on Creative Construction and the Struggle over Progress https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s04/e07-creative-construction-and-the-struggle-over-progress/ S04E03 | Rodrigo Nunes on Ecologies of Organization and Democratic Transformation https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s04/e03-rodrigo-nunes-on-ecologies-of-organization-and-democratic-transformation/ S03E53 | Philipp Staab zur Systemkrise https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e53-philipp-staab-zur-systemkrise/ S03E47 | Jason W. Moore on Socialism in the Web of Life https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e47-jason-w-moore-on-socialism-in-the-web-of-life/ S03E46 | Rahel Jaeggi zur Krise des Liberalismus, Fortschritt als Prozess und sozialistischem Utopisieren https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e46-rahel-jaeggi-zur-krise-des-liberalismus-fortschritt-als-prozess-und-sozialistischem-utopisieren/ S03E30 | Matt Huber & Kohei Saito on Growth, Progress and Left Imaginaries https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e30-matt-huber-kohei-saito-on-growth-progress-and-left-imaginaries/ S03E23 | Andreas Malm on Overshooting into Climate Breakdown  https://www.futurehistories.today/episoden-blog/s03/e23-andreas-malm-on-overshooting-into-climate-breakdown/  — Future Histories Contact & Support If you like Future Histories, please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/FutureHistories Contact: office@futurehistories.today Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehpodcast/ Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@FutureHistories English webpage: https://futurehistories-international.com   The Future Histories Podcast is a production from the Future Histories LAB:  https://www.futurehistories-lab.com/  Follow us on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/futurehistories_lab/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/futurehistories-lab.com  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-histories-lab/  Suscribe to our newsletter here.   Episode Keywords: #DipeshChakrabarty #JanGroos, #Interview, #UniversityofChicago #FutureHistoriesInternational, #FutureHistories, #PostcolonialStudies, #SecondDeclineoftheWest, #BenjaminLectures, #Capitalism, #Ecology, #ClimateCrisis, #Nature, #History 

Weekend Breakfast with Africa Melane
The UK Report with Gavin Grey: EU's climate crisis

Weekend Breakfast with Africa Melane

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 21:04 Transcription Available


Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined by UK correspondent Gavin Grey to discuss the news making headlines in the UK and Europe, including the UK's Reform UK party and the EU’s climate crisis. Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond The Lens
125. Nick Brandt: African Animal Portraiture to Environmental Injustice and the Climate Crisis — 25 Years Behind The Lens

Beyond The Lens

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 66:14


Photographer Nick Brandt: African Animal Portraiture to Environmental Injustice and the Climate Crisis — 25 Years Behind The LensNick Brandt is a photographer, author, and conservationist whose work explores the intersection of animals, humanity, and environmental collapse. He is the author of nine books, including the acclaimed trilogy On This Earth, A Shadow Falls, and Across the Ravaged Land, along with Inherit the Dust, This Empty World, and the ongoing global series The Day May Break. In 2010 he co-founded Big Life Foundation, which today protects nearly two million acres of wilderness across Kenya and Tanzania. His work has been exhibited in solo shows across New York, London, Berlin, Paris, and Stockholm, and all four chapters of The Day May Break are currently on view together for the first time at the Gallerie d'Italia in Turin.Notable Links:Nick Brandt WebsiteNick Brandt InstagramImage: Ranger with Tusks of Killed ElephantInherit The DustThe Day May Break: SINK / RISE*******MUENCH WORKSHOPS GIVEAWAY** Win a free workshop with me to Bosque del Apache, New Mexico in January, 2027. Application is free! CLICK HERE to learn more.*****This episode is brought to you by Kase Revolution Plus Filters. I travel the world with my camera, and I can use any photography filters I like, and I've tried all of them, but in recent years I've landed on Kase Filters.Kase filters are made with premium materials, HD optical glass, shockproof, Ultra-Low Reflectivity, zero color cast, round and square filter designs, magnetic systems, filter holders, adapters, step-up rings, and everything I need so I never miss a moment.And now, my listeners can get 10% off the Kase Filters Amazon page when they visit. beyondthelens.fm/kase and use coupon code 10BERNABEKase Filters, Capture with Confidence.Follow Richard Bernabe:Substack: https://richardbernabe.substack.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bernabephoto/Twitter/X: https://x.com/bernabephotoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bernabephoto

The LatinNews Podcast
How Global Finance Blocks Caribbean Climate Action

The LatinNews Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 35:16 Transcription Available


In this episode on The LatinNews Podcast, we are joined by Marla Dukharan, economist and advisor on the Caribbean, who discusses the financial challenges Caribbean nations face due to increasing climate disasters, the role of international aid, and potential solutions like insurance and fiscal responsibility.The conversation delves into the Bridgetown Initiative, which aims to improve access to concessional financing. While acknowledging the initiative's intent, Marla raises concerns about its reliance on debt as a primary solution. She argues that without addressing the underlying fiscal vulnerabilities, such initiatives may fall short in delivering meaningful change.Marla reflects on the broader shifts in the global financial landscape regarding climate adaptation. She notes the growing recognition of climate issues among international financial institutions, yet stresses that progress is not happening quickly enough.Follow LatinNews for  analysis on economic, political, and security developments in Latin America & the Caribbean. Twitter: @latinnewslondonLinkedIn: Latin American NewslettersFacebook: @latinnews1967For more insightful, expert-led analysis on Latin America's political and economic landscape, read our reports for free with a 14-day trial. Get full access to our entire portfolio.

Today in Focus
‘Godzilla-level' El Niño could cause hottest year on record - The Latest

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 11:21


The UN has warned that the El Niño climate phenomenon is ‘supersizing before our eyes'. The event is forecast to be the largest in at least 1,000 years and will almost certainly shatter temperature records. After a summer of record-breaking heatwaves and extreme weather due to global heating, El Niño means 2027 is almost certain to be the hottest year ever recorded. Lucy Hough speaks to environment correspondent Damien Gayle – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Science Weekly
There's a quick way to slow climate change. Why isn't everyone doing it?

Science Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 13:47


Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that traps more than 80 times as much heat than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period and causes 25% of global heating today. We definitely don't want this gas spewing needlessly into the atmosphere, but in 2023 that's exactly what environment editor Damian Carrington found was happening when he reported on 1,000 super-emitting methane leaks across the globe. Now Turkmenistan, the worst country for mega-leaks, has begun to plug them. Damian tells Madeleine Finlay why some experts call stopping leaks the climate ‘emergency brake' and reveals which countries are still failing to act. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

Indigenous Rights Radio
Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson on Pacific Islanders and Climate Crisis

Indigenous Rights Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 6:57


Although the climate crisis affects humanity, Indigenous Peoples remain disproportionately vulnerable. In the Pacific Islands, Indigenous communities face immediate existential threats, including severe weather events, saltwater inundation, compromised infrastructure, and lost livelihoods—suffering the most severe consequences despite contributing the least to global emissions. Although Indigenous representatives attend major UN climate negotiations, their perspectives are often excluded from meaningful decision-making. During the 2026 Indigenous Media Conference in Portland, Oregon, from July 22 to 24, Lagipoiva Jackson, a Samoan Indigenous climate journalist and professor of Pacific Island studies at Portland State University, told the Indigenous Rights Radio Program Producer of Cultural Survival that Indigenous journalists are uniquely equipped to bridge this gap. Produced by Dev Kumar Sunuwar(Sunuwar) Music: Kutumba Band, Nepal, used with permission.

The Price of Music
Grand Theft Cliff; Are festivals being cancelled because of the climate crisis?; Gina's Pet Bangers!; SoundCloud sells WAVs and much more

The Price of Music

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 42:24


Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. This week, Stu and Joe plan an ultraviolent trip through the criminal underworld* as they take a look at this week's music industry news, including:→ We're all going on a summer holiday… (a summer holiday that involves cocaine, strip clubs and lots of shooting people in the face.) Yes, the Cliff Richard / Grand Theft Auto crossover you've all been waiting for is here at last! *Yes, this is the extent of their violent plans, sorry.→ The popular US Bonnaroo festival is taking a year off in 2027 because its venue has been battered by storms two years in a row. Is this a big warning klaxon for other festivals regarding the climate emergency?→ We need to talk about Gina's Pet Bangers. But what are they, and WHY do we need to talk about them?→ $76m. That's how much a company called Stability AI raised in funding last week, with investors including all three major labels AND their former nemesis Sean Parker.→ Did streaming kill the downloads star? Now SoundCloud wants to bring it back from the dead by helping artists to sell MP3s and WAVs from their profiles. Is this a big deal?→ OK Go have released a new mobile game, except it's an old mobile game that they already released in 2013. What's going on here, and are there any treadmills or tech brands involved?And in the special post-show lock-in section just for our ⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠, Stu and Joe prop themselves up at the bar – in this week's bonus material:Joe and Stu wax lyrical about Dolly Parton, including some good Dolly Pub Facts from Stuart; Grand Theft Auto and music: what are the most impactful moments of hearing just the right song at just the right time in video games / movies etc – and will there be a GTA music streaming platform?Stu and Joe play the OK Go game (you'll be able to tell how successful they were right here)===================================As ever, we welcome your feedback, emails and – in particular – any questions you might have about how the music biz works!Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thepriceofmusicpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠See you next week!Stuart and Joe======TPOM online: ⁠http://tpom.uk/⁠Support The Price of Music on Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePriceofMusic⁠⁠⁠Follow Stuart on X - @stuartdredgeFollow The Price of Music on X - @PriceofMusicpodFor sponsorship opportunities, please email - ⁠⁠⁠joe@musically.com⁠

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick
SUPD 1660 Dr Michael Mann Climate Crisis Puppies & Cotton Candy + News & Clips

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 69:51


Paid Subscribers are invited to tonight's weekly SUPD hangout at 8pmEST! I will send the link at 7EST Subscribe and Watch Interviews LIVE : On YOUTUBE.com/StandUpWithPete ON SubstackStandUpWithPete Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Subscribe now Dr. Michael E. Mann is Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Pennsylvania, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication. He served as Penn's inaugural Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action, and currently serves as Director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media (PCSSM). Dr. Mann received his undergraduate degrees in Physics and Applied Math from the University of California at Berkeley, an M.S. degree in Physics from Yale University, and a Ph.D. in Geology & Geophysics from Yale University. His research interests include the study of Earth's climate system and the science, impacts and policy implications of human-caused climate change. Dr. Mann was a Lead Author on the Observed Climate Variability and Change chapter of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third Scientific Assessment Report in 2001 and was organizing committee chair for the National Academy of Sciences Frontiers of Science in 2003. He has received a number of honors and awards including NOAA's outstanding publication award in 2002 and selection by Scientific American as one of the fifty leading visionaries in science and technology in 2002. He contributed, with other IPCC authors, to the award of the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. He was awarded the Hans Oeschger Medal of the European Geosciences Union in 2012 and was awarded the National Conservation Achievement Award for science by the National Wildlife Federation in 2013. He made Bloomberg News' list of fifty most influential people in 2013. In 2014, he was named Highly Cited Researcher by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) and received the Friend of the Planet Award from the National Center for Science Education. He received the Stephen H. Schneider Award for Outstanding Climate Science Communication from Climate One in 2017, the Award for Public Engagement with Science from the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2018 and the Climate Communication Prize from the American Geophysical Union in 2018. In 2019 he received the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement and in 2020 he received the World Sustainability Award of the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. He was elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences in 2020. He received the Leo Szilard Award of the American Physical Society in 2021 and was named Humanist of the Year by the American Humanist Association in 2023. He was elected a Foreign Member of the Royal Society in 2024 and was elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2026. He is a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union, the American Meteorological Society, the Geological Society of America, the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He is also a co-founder of the award-winning science website RealClimate.org. Listen rate and review on Apple Podcasts Listen rate and review on Spotify Pete On Instagram Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on Twitter Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift Send Pete $ Directly on Venmo May I be safe and protected from harm. May I be happy in the midst of how things are. May I be healthy, strong, and whole. May I live with ease of well-being

Belonging
Radical Hope for Climate-Anxious Parents with Caitlyn Wallace

Belonging

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 53:37


Belonging is now Seed Capital - a show for resourced women who are ready to move away from accumulation and extraction, and toward regeneration and legacy. Every new world starts as a seed someone was willing to plant and steward into being. Seed Capital is a show for resourced women at a crossroads, done with extraction, unsure what replaces it. Each week: stewardship, vision, and the real work of deploying wealth to birth a new paradigm. For the woman who wants to be a good ancestor, starting now.Same host, same vibes, new name. Now onto to today's episode:How do you navigate being a parent (or wanting to become one) in a world that is grappling with climate change? In today's episode, I am joined by Caitlyn Wallace, LCSW, PMH-C, and a licensed clinical social worker, educator, and supervisor based in Reno, Nevada. She is the founder of Desert Bloom Wellness NV and her current work intersects trauma-informed perinatal mental health support with climate grief and navigating parenthood in our current social, political and natural climate. Our conversation lands at these intersections, and explores what it means to raise and nurture the future generations in a collapsing world - and how to stay hopeful amidst it, too.Tune in to hear more from us on:The intensity of recent nature's events and navigating this type of trauma during the perinatal periodDeciding to have a baby in a collapsing worldAcceptance and commitment therapyHow (new) parents are being targeted and guilt-tripped in this capitalist structureUnrecognized grief and guilt in becoming a parent in these timesTaking grounded, hopeful action that aligns with your values, such as setting up climate cafes and finding communityResources + LinksCaitlyn Wallace's websiteCarmen Spagnola's GoFundMe for the loss of her farm in a wildfireBooks & other reads mentioned: Goliath's Curse by Luke KempI Eat The Stars by Sarah Wilson (& her Ted Talk on Collapse)Sophie Strand's Substack essay ‘Collapsollogy Reading List'Climate Psychology Alliance & the Climate Cafe resourcesJoanna Macy's workSubscribe to my newsletterMy book, Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the SelfConnect with me on Instagram @beccapiastrelliTimestamps [0:00] Introduction [14:51] The Intersection of Perinatal and Climate Mental Health [22:25] Building Capacity to Feel Guilt and Other Emotions as a Parent around Climate Change [29:46] The Power of the Web of Community [33:17] Co-Opting Climate Guilt for New Parents [39:48] Having Hope amidst the Climate Crisis and the Collapse Apocalypse [43:18] Radical Mothering and the Ability to Look a Few Generations Ahead

Point of Relation with Thomas Huebl
Dr. Britt Wray | Transformational Resilience in the Climate Crisis

Point of Relation with Thomas Huebl

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 55:15


This week, Thomas sits down with award-winning researcher, author, and science communicator Britt Wray to discuss the need for collective care, systemic action, and spiritual introspection in addressing the climate crisis and its psychological effects.Britt offers an approach to climate anxiety, called “Transformational Resilience,” that focuses on channeling emotional distress into meaningful action and care, rather than resorting to denial or returning to an unhelpful baseline.She and Thomas also explore how climate action is like a relay race, where action is sustained over time by passing the baton, and how acting in alignment with environmental values reduces cognitive dissonance and fosters emotional well-being.✨ Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

PRmoment Podcast
Why the UK's recent wildfires expose not just a climate crisis, but a communications one

PRmoment Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 12:29 Transcription Available


Mark Borkowski returns to the PRmoment Podcast's news review with Ben Smith to unpack how the UK's recent wildfires expose not just a climate crisis, but a communications one. The pair start from a shared frustration: despite record temperatures and terrifying imagery of homes engulfed in flames, too much coverage still skirts around climate change and instead reaches for more comfortable or distracting narratives.Borkowski argues that the migration of journalism online has created a dangerous incentive structure. News is increasingly treated as entertainment, driven by emotion and engineered for clicks rather than clarity. Here is a selection of quotes from the show:“At the moment, one of the casualties of everything moving online is an ever‑growing degree of emotional response in news. We're generating clickbait, and there are publishers who would prefer to see conspiracy theories run riot, because it gets eyeballs on websites and news sites.” – Mark Borkowski [0:01:45]“I urge everybody to read Sarah Williams's book, ‘Careless People', the whistleblower's story about Facebook. It shows how Facebook created entertainment out of news and exploited those who created it – the Times, New York Times, Washington Post, whoever – grabbing it for free, throwing it back into the platform, and creating these bubbles.” – Mark Borkowski [0:02:39]“We've seen profound bubbles around climate change: people who deny it and say it's just a blip, and people who are passionate that if we don't do something about net zero, we're all going to burn. Yet we doubt the scientists who are giving us the facts, because we're in our bubbles, listening only to commentators who reflect our views.” – Mark Borkowski [0:02:39]“I remember listening to a broadcast years ago, an impassioned person literally weeping on a radio show, more or less predicting what people are seeing in their homes in the Midlands today. Those pictures are vivid – ordinary middle‑class homes being enveloped by fire – and yet we still struggle to get a clear signal of common sense through all the noise.” – Mark Borkowski [0:02:39]“Somehow the communication challenge for under‑funded NGOs is to make tiny steps feel meaningful. We've got to get a message across that everybody has some part to play in this and each person can make a difference – and that message has to become sexier, something people genuinely believe in.” – Mark Borkowski [0:07:16]“If you look at what China is doing, they are preparing themselves for a renewable future. The wind and solar in China is outstripping anything that's happening in America. The smarter money knows we're going to have to rethink how we live our lives.” – Mark Borkowski [0:07:16]“I don't think Ed Miliband was ever a successful communicator. He always felt like the brother who took power when most people would probably have preferred to see his brother in the job. When someone isn't a great communicator in politics, it opens them up to parody, and once that sticks, there's no real strength left in the narrative.” – Mark Borkowski [0:09:57]“You've got to have your facts in place, you've got to have charisma, you've got to have determination, and you've got to be able to take on the naysayers. My old client, Dale Vince, for all the attacks he gets, has been very single‑minded about the messages he wants to get across – and that single‑mindedness really matters in this debate.” – Mark Borkowski [0:11:10]As he puts it, “one of the casualties of everything moving online is an ever‑growing degree of emotional response in news. We're generating clickbait, and there are publishers who would prefer to see conspiracy theories run riot, because it gets eyeballs on websites and news sites” [0:01:45].Here's a summary of the themes covered in this week's PRmoment Podcast:Social media supercharges this trend. Citing Sarah Williams's book “Careless People,” Borkowski sketches Facebook's role in turning news into a free raw material to be repackaged, gamified and fed back into algorithmic bubbles. “It shows how Facebook created entertainment out of news and exploited those who created it… grabbing it for free, throwing it back into the platform, and creating these bubbles” [0:02:39]. Within those bubbles, climate change becomes either a hysterical overreaction or a trivial blip, rather than a hard, shared reality.He recalls hearing, years ago, a caller “literally weeping on a radio show, more or less predicting what people are seeing in their homes in the Midlands today… ordinary middle‑class homes being enveloped by fire” [0:02:39]. The tragedy, he suggests, is that even such powerful warnings struggled to cut through the noise. Muscle memory and the next news cycle quickly drag attention elsewhere.Against this backdrop, Borkowski calls for a renewed respect for “sensible journalism” and for voices with a professional sense of responsibility, whether in traditional outlets or on platforms like Substack. He links the information chaos to a wider crisis of political leadership and authority: without trusted leaders and communicators, fear and conspiracy fill the vacuum.The imbalance is especially stark for NGOs trying to campaign on climate. Underfunded and outgunned by oil and gas lobbies, they need to reframe individual action in more compelling terms. “We've got to get a message across that everybody has some part to play in this and each person can make a difference – and that message has to become sexier” [0:07:16]. He points to China's massive investment in renewables as evidence of where the “smarter money” is already going [0:07:16].Finally, Borkowski turns to political communication, using Ed Miliband as a case study in how a lack of charisma and narrative resilience can doom even a principled, passionate advocate. “You've got to have your facts in place, you've got to have charisma, you've got to have determination, and you've got to be able to take on the naysayers” [0:11:10]. On climate, as on everything else, the messenger and the message are now inseparable.Support the show

OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs
Yes, you CAN do something about the Climate Crisis

OH GOD, WHAT NOW? Formerly Remainiacs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 60:06


The climate crisis got horribly real this summer – but is it really true that ordinary people can't do anything about it? The National Emergency Briefing is a growing movement around a stunning documentary film that makes clear the reality of the crisis and what we CAN do about it. Green economist Angela Francis joins us to explain where the fight for a liveable climate is heading; how to beat the  Reform angle that it's just too expensive so we might as well not bother; and bring surprisingly good news about tech, investment and the coming battery.  Plus, house prices are falling (in some places), ULEZ is working, and Donald Trump decides North Korea is his favourite Korea. Well, it can't all be good news. • Find a screening of the National Emergency Briefing here and if there isn't one near you, you can request one.  ESCAPE ROUTES • Hannah went to see Jimmy Eat World and Rise Against at Crystal Palace Bowl.  • Jason has been enjoying the podcast Kevin Eldon's Speakers   • Angela has been reading How To Lose A Country by Ece Temelkuran and finally watching Call My Agent on Netflix.  • Matt watched Spider-Man: Brand New Day.  Buy books through our affiliate bookshop and you'll help fund the podcast by earning us a small commission for every sale. Bookshop.org's fees help support independent bookshops too. Questions for But Your Emails? Thoughts? Comments? Email us at ogwn@podmasters.co.uk.  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Matt Green with Hannah Fearn and Jason Hazeley. Audio Production by Tom Taylor. Art direction: James Parrett. Theme tune by Tom Taylor and Simon Williams. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production. www.podmasters.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RNZ: Saturday Morning
Fehinti Balogun - the climate crisis is a class crisis

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 26:12


BAFTA-nominated British-Nigerian actor Fehinti Balogun on climate justice.

Independent Thinking
The summer of '26: A turning point for the climate crisis?

Independent Thinking

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 33:22


The climate crisis has seldom been dramatized so vividly as in the summer of 2026. Apocalyptic fires, widespread droughts and drained rivers in Europe made clear a worsening situation that even the most fervent denier can't wave away. But is there the necessary time, commitment and technology to slow or reverse the climate spiral – even in the face of a US administration that is committed to fossil fuels? How do the two approaches of mitigation and adaptation translate into real life on the ground? And is there any good news amid the smoke and gloom? Bronwen Maddox is joined by water and climate specialist Dr Beatrice Mosello and sustainability expert Dr Patrick Schröder from Chatham House, and special guest Oliver Morton, The Economist's planetary affairs correspondent. Produced by Podmasters for Chatham House, with thanks to Sara Seth and Stephen Farrell. Explore Chatham House's latest work: Comment | Wildfires and extreme heat show climate change is now Europe's biggest security threat Video | Burning questions facing Burnham Comment | Melting ice and power shifts: Europe and Canada should seize their Arctic moment Magazine issue | The World Today summer issue Audio | Africa Aware

Today in Focus
Drill Andy drill? Burnham's North Sea dilemma

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 28:45


Helena Horton on why the government may decide to allow more oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Outrage and Optimism
The Clock is Ticking: Forty Seconds to Explain the Climate Crisis

Outrage and Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 33:46


The summer of 2026 burned the largest wildfire in Spain's recorded history and the largest France has seen since the Second World War. June's heat killed more than 10,000 people across Europe. A heat dome held North Africa and the Sahel above 45°C for days. In Assam, the Brahmaputra put 700,000 people out of their homes.But it was in the United States, in its hottest month in 132 years of records, that climate reporting found its biggest audience of the summer, in the least likely slot imaginable.Footballers at the FIFA Men's World Cup had to stop mid-half to drink, cool down and put on ice vests. Two US broadcasters held the rights to those three minutes. One sold them to advertisers. The other used them to explain why the players were stopping at all. This week Christiana Figueres speaks with Vanessa Hauc, Emmy award-winning anchor at Noticias Telemundo and creator of its climate unit, Planeta Tierra. Vanessa got Telemundo to hand her time during the hydration breaks. Forty seconds, Saudi Aramco's branding in shot, to tell viewers why the players needed to stop. While competitors sold advertising slots generating an estimated $1bn globally, millions tuned in to Vanessa explaining how human-driven climate change, caused by burning fossil fuels, was responsible for the crisis.Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson join Christiana to pick apart why simply reporting a hotter world is still treated as a provocation, and the three of them take stock of a summer of record heat, Spain's tumbling power prices and the case for telling the economic story better.What does it take to reach people who will never open a scientific paper but will not miss a match? And why is telling it like it is still the risky option?Plus, a first look at the next three episodes. Tom has been somewhere that holds the best and the worst of this transition at once. Stay tuned for the end of the episode.Learn More⚽ Read Climate Change Big Player at FIFA World Cup 2026, the World Weather Attribution study Vanessa's team built the reporting on

Politics Weekly
‘I worry about our daughters': Bridget Phillipson on online misogyny

Politics Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 33:16


Racism and misogyny are becoming normalised as a result of rightwing politics and the ‘cesspit' of social media, says Labour's Bridget Phillipson. In an extended interview, the minister for women and equalities and new party chair sits down with Kiran Stacey to talk about her fears for British society, the climate crisis, what Burnham is really doing differently from Starmer, and whether her party can beat Reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Class Unity
Steve Keen & Michael Hudson | Iran, AI, & the Climate Crisis

Class Unity

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026


Steve Keen is an Honorary Professor UCL, and Distinguished Research Fellow at the Institute for Strategy Resilience & Security, University College London. Michael Hudson is an American economist who is Professor of Economics at the University of Missouri–Kansas City and a researcher at the Levy Economics Institute at Bard College. For donations, educational courses, and membership inquiries please visit www.ClassUnity.org

A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley
Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century, Chapter 5: The Climate Crisis is a Health Crisis: Reframing the Global Health Agenda in an Era of Planetary Instability

A Shot in the Arm Podcast with Ben Plumley

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 37:14


Recorded at the AIDS 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, Ben and Dr. mike Reid discuss how climate disruption will exacerbate existing infectious diseases, enable emerging threats, and worsen non-infectious conditions, arguing global health must anticipate and mitigate climate-health impacts. They note health was sidelined at COP Egypt 2025 and that few national climate plans include health adaptation budgets. Case studies contrast Pakistan's 2022 floods—2.6 million new malaria cases, fivefold dengue increase, and 20% of primary care facilities underwater—with Mozambique's Cyclone Idai response, where PEPFAR-supported HIV infrastructure enabled faster recovery through reliable supply chains, information systems, energy backups, and workforce support. They emphasize integrated, resilient primary care and scaled community health workforces (e.g., Ethiopia), including community-delivered mental health care, amid shrinking donor support. mike explains applying Kate Raworth's “donut economics” to climate-health financing, referencing the Bridgetown Initiative and proposing climate-health bonds, while also highlighting greener delivery, regional manufacturing, and lower-emission prevention tools like lenacapavir and cabotegravir. 00:00 Live from Rio 00:52 Climate-Driven Disease 03:26 Health Plans Missing 05:31 Resilient Systems 06:10 Pakistan Flood Case 08:00 Mozambique Cyclone Ida 11:35 Primary Care Backbone 12:27 Community Health Workforce 14:22 Conference Funding Shift 17:09 Donut Economics Explained 20:55 Cameroon Donut Priorities 22:25 Why Leaders Ignore Health 23:32 Financing Climate Health 29:57 Sustainable Global Health 32:09 One Key Investment 33:34 Rio Networking Surprise 35:02 Wrap-Up and Credits Learn more about the book: https://bit.ly/redefining-global-health More from UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences: https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu Check Out mike Reid's Substack: https://substack.com/@reimaginingglobalhealth Check Out Ben's Substack: https://substack.com/@benplumley1 Join the Conversation! What would it take for global health to avoid decline? Share your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe & Stay Updated: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform. Watch on YouTube & subscribe for more in-depth global health — and look out for a dedicated sub channel for Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century under A Shot in the Arm's YouTube home. Redefining Global Health in the 21st Century: The Podcast (Playlist on Youtube) https://bit.ly/rgh-book A Shot in the Arm Podcast Youtube (Main Channel) https://youtube.com/@shotarmpodcast

Progressive Voices
Is the West Running Out of Water? Las Vegas, Trump & a Congress in Hiding

Progressive Voices

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 62:36


Is the West Running Out of Water? Las Vegas, Trump & a Congress in Hiding Lake Powell is approaching record-low territory, the Colorado River crisis is intensifying—and the American West is running out of time. When will our leaders finally treat this like the emergency it is? Karel examines a frightening New York Times report about the future of Lake Powell and what it could mean for Las Vegas, Lake Mead and millions of people across the West. Could Southern Nevada eventually enforce its annual residential water-use cap? What would a limit of roughly 460 gallons per household per day actually mean for Las Vegas residents? Then, Karel turns to Washington: Donald Trump's conduct, questions about his mental fitness, rising prices and the possibility of another unwinnable, open-ended conflict. Are Americans truly stuck waiting for the midterm elections—or does Congress have the power and responsibility to intervene now? History may not judge congressional Republicans kindly. And one question demands an answer: Where the hell is Mitch McConnell? Plus, Karel discusses The End of Oak Street—and why its real horror has nothing to do with dinosaurs. Read the New York Times report: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/17/climate/lake-powell-record-low-colorado.html Support The Karel Cast: https://patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like and subscribe: https://youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams live Monday through Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pacific and is available through Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. Karel is a history-making broadcaster and entertainer based in Las Vegas with his service dog, Ember. #KarelCast, #WesternWaterCrisis, #LakePowell, #LakeMead, #ColoradoRiver, #LasVegas, #Nevada, #WaterShortage, #Drought, #ClimateCrisis, #AmericanWest, #WaterConservation, #Trump, #DonaldTrump, #TrumpNews, #USPolitics, #AmericanPolitics, #PoliticalCommentary, #PoliticalPodcast, #Congress, #Republicans, #GOP, #MitchMcConnell, #Midterms, #CostOfLiving, #ForeignPolicy, #CurrentEvents, #TheEndOfOakStreet, #MovieReview, #ReallyKarel https://youtube.com/live/k7piy4SjPdg

The New European Podcast
2026: the year the climate crisis came home

The New European Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 47:09


The Matts discuss the government's response to the severe heat this summer in England and Wales (sorry Scotland!)… and whether this year will be a turning point in the public's perception of urgency around the changing climate. But first, they deal with the charge they were “lily-livered” in their response to the tragic death of Jason Arday.Produced by Matt WithersOFFER: Subscribe to The New World for just £1 for the first month. Head to https://www.thenewworld.co.uk/2matts/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Gray Unleashed
REPLAY: Al Gore's Latest Doomsday Special: 'The Climate Crisis Is Like Never Before ... Again' | 8/17/26

Pat Gray Unleashed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 100:49


Original Air Date: March 30th, 2026 In this fresh clip, the man who's been wrong for three decades is at it again, solemnly declaring that some climate damage is already “not reversible” while warning it's “probably inevitable that we're going to see Greenland go and the west Antarctic ice sheet go.” He tells us the world's shallow coral reef systems are “very much in danger,” so if you want to see them, you'd better “get scuba certified immediately” — right before casually throwing in that New Orleans might need saving too. Gore admits the most dangerous impacts are “still avoidable and preventable” if we just “stop using the sky as an open sewer for this civilization-destroying pollution”… because apparently the same scientists whose 20-year-old doomsday predictions he now calls “dead right” have suddenly nailed it this time. No new data, no evidence, just the same recycled panic, the same furrowed brow, and the same urgent plea to trust him — again. Same Gore, same script, different decade. The ice sheets, the reefs, and the sky are all doomed… unless you buy what he's selling. Classic. We also cover: • No Kings rally was a success AGAIN. • Reparations for illegal aliens are a MUST! • JD Vance on Ilhan Omar and aliens. • Tiger Woods' Florida DUI. • Artemis II is READY to launch. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:31 Updates on Iran 08:01 No More Kings Protests 09:41 Tim Walz at No Kings Rally 10:43 Robert De Niro at No Kings Rally 13:50 Mazie Hirono Tweet 14:22 FLASHBACK: No Kings Old Folks Home 16:43 No Kings Protest in LONDON?! 22:56 Tom Homan on Government Shutdown 25:30 Pramila Jayapal 31:11 Tiger Woods DUI Car Crash 35:24 Fat Five...I Guess 49:06 Illegal Iranians in the U.S. 51:42 Al Gore Still Talking about Climate Change 1:06:14 "Parking Lot Pal" Harasses Jeffy & Noah 1:08:23 Trump's New Deal with Iran 1:10:10 Mike Lee & the SAVE Act 1:12:47 Stephen Miller on Minnesota Fraud 1:17:41 SEVEN CHILDREN PER SOMALIAN MOTHER?! 1:18:43 JD Vance on Ilhan Omar 1:21:10 JD Vance on the Existence of Space Aliens 1:24:28 Presidential Straw Poll 1:26:38 The 'New Democrat Party' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tech Won't Save Us
Government is Putting AI Before People and the Planet w/ Matt Haugen

Tech Won't Save Us

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 52:18 Transcription Available


Governments are prioritizing data centers at the expense of communities and the planet, but it doesn't have to be this way. Matt Haugen joins Paris Marx to discuss how national strategies are dismantling environmental protections while enriching a handful of megacorporations, and what an alternative agenda could look like.Matt Haugen is Research and Editorial Manager at the Climate and Community Institute.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Support the show on Patreon.Also mentioned in this episode:Check out the new report Matt co-wrote AI First.If you missed it, Molly White recently broke down how the tech industry is spending big on elections.Big tech's emissions are continuing to rise.Colossus is still being powered by unpermitted gas turbines.Support the show

Outrage and Optimism
Beyond Politics: Should we take the heat out of the climate crisis?

Outrage and Optimism

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 46:22


Somewhere along the way, acting on a threat to all of humanity became a political act. Not a simple matter of science and economics, but a signal of whose side you are on.So, what would it take to change the political narrative around climate? This week, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson answer some difficult questions gathered for our live event at Bath Abbey, postponed when extreme heat made the venue unsafe - as if we needed another reminder of the urgency of this crisis.They ask: can we lift the climate out of party politics altogether? Does real leverage sit with the decisions made in national capitals, or is it only on the COP conference floor while the cameras are rolling? And if vested interests and lobbying can't be removed, how do we meet them head on, with an equal and opposite force.This episode tries to answer the challenge we all face: do we seek to depoliticise this crisis, or fight for it in the open? And, now that the climate crisis has become a political hot potato, can we change course in time?Learn More

The Hartmann Report
Five Lies Republicans Tell About the Climate Crisis

The Hartmann Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 21:59


As the planet dries and the west burns, the same Republicans who said climate change wasn't real keep on lyin' so the profits don't stop rolling in.. But are we ever going to face the problem?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Conspirituality
319: Climate Conspirituality

Conspirituality

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 76:34


Support the podcast and keep independent media alive Climate reality keeps colliding with denial, erasure, and rebranding — across media, politics, and religion. Temu conspiritualists weave melted stories about the origins of wildfires, while the high-class guys run meditation-and-regenerative-farming spectacle backed by Exxon money. Julian's on that angle. Derek will be telling us about how climate journalism is collapsing faster than the climate itself with mass environment reporting layoffs at NPR, CBS, the Washington Post, and the LA Times. Trump gutted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. EPA webpages have been scrubbed of human-caused warming language. Are religious institutions doing any better? In 2015, five world religions — Jewish, Catholic, Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist — independently issued climate statements ahead of the Paris COP21 talks. Matthew looks at how they struggled to challenge the global economies they depend on. Show Notes What Is Happening to Climate Journalism? Where Climate Coverage Goes to Die How will NPR layoffs affect climate stories? CBS axed its last climate reporting pillar How do you report on the weather when data is disappearing? NOAA stops tracking cost of extreme weather and climate disasters NOAA monthly media calls on climate change suspended EPA websites now downplay link between humans and climate change A Rabbinic Letter on the Climate Crisis Rabbis Against Climate Change  "Laudato Si'": Encyclical Letter on Care for Our Common Home  Islamic Declaration on Global Climate Change  Hindu Declaration on Climate Change The Time to Act is Now: A Buddhist Declaration on Climate Change   "Laudate Deum": Apostolic Exhortation to All People of Good Will on the Climate Crisis  Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth (full text PDF) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pod Save the UK
The Exxon Heatwave: Climate Crisis & Denial w/ Simon Clark. Plus, Save Our Humanities!

Pod Save the UK

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 90:39


This week, as Britain enters its fourth heatwave amidst blazing wildfires across Europe, Coco & Nish are joined by Climate scientist and educator Simon Clark to ask: is this the new normal? They discuss rising temperatures, online misinformation, fire clouds(!) and which policies the UK government could be championing to both mitigate and adapt to a warming climate–listen up, Andy! Also on the show: as Exeter proposes 150 job cuts which are expected to fall disproportionately on the humanities, Nish speaks to his friend and staff member at Exeter University, Dr Peter J Riley. They dig into the value of a humanities degree and what we're missing when we make everything about money. And: Coco & Nish reflect on the UK's first week with Burnham at the helm, as Labour leads Reform in the polls for the first time in almost 18 months. Is it too early to be optimistic? Plus - bonus content! We bring you a clip from a conversation with actor Siobhan McSweeney and Gazan student Mahmoud Hasanain as they discuss the government's renewed scheme to evacuate Gazan students to study at UK universities–but only if they have fully-funded places. Siobhan, along with many other well-known faces from stage and screen, is auctioning off personal items in a bid to raise funds to support these students. You can catch the full episode on YouTube, and bid online here - until Friday 7th August!   Plus: you listen to Nish & Coco every week, now we want to hear from you! We're launching an audience survey to hear about what you like, dislike, and want to see more of from PSUK. Guests! Live shows! Topics! Explainers! And did we mention there's a prize draw? You've got to be in it to win it - so fill out the survey here: https://forms.gle/fWp9xXb6tcWhPxSm8 GUESTS Simon Clark Dr Peter RileyUSEFUL LINKSAudience survey here: https://forms.gle/fWp9xXb6tcWhPxSm8 University Cuts Petition to stop redundancies at Exeter University: https://www.change.org/p/stop-redundancies-at-the-university-of-exeter-706befbf-8195-4b87-a96c-13666e695878 Exeter UCU: https://www.instagram.com/uniexeterucu/ Climate CrisisDeSmog: https://www.desmog.com/2026/04/30/reform-uk-nigel-farage-millions-donations-fossil-fuel-interests-climate-science-deniers/ Matt Hughes and Nick Ames - Uefa accuses Fifa of ‘enriching themselves and their friends' over World Cup sell-offShare Action: https://shareaction.org/ Cool Earth: https://www.coolearth.org/ Fossil Free Media: https://fossilfree.media/ Gaza Auction: https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/ScholarshipsForGaza Keir's goodbye video: https://www.tiktok.com/@keirstarmer/video/7664565924204203286?lang=en-GB CHECK OUT THESE DEALS FROM OUR SPONSORS VANTA: https://www.vanta.com/PSTUKHEXCLAD: https://www.hexclad.co.uk/PSTUK SHOPIFY: https://www.shopify.co.uk/podsavetheukPod Save the UK is an Intelligence Squared production for Crooked Media.Don't forget you can get in touch! Contact us via email: podsavetheuk@crooked.com if you want to share questions, thoughts, or general musings! Like and follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PodSavetheUK Instagram: https://instagram.com/podsavetheuk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podsavetheuk BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/podsavetheuk.crooked.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/podsavetheuk X: https://x.com/podsavetheuk

Today in Focus
In Bordeaux as the wildfires close in

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 25:53


Paris correspondent Angelique Chrisafis reports from Bordeaux, as wildfires in the region and beyond cause the biggest peacetime evacuation in French history. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus