Podcasts about Climate

How much could climate change cost the global economy? That would be a very useful thing to know, and scientists have developed statistical models that they think can help give a reasonable answer. These involve finding the patterns in economic data associated with temperature changes - and then applying them to the future changes that are predicted as the globe warms. In 2024, a scientific paper was published that apparently offered the most accurate projection yet of that potential cost - analysing the impact of temperature on economic activity at a far more granular level than had been attempted before. The paper quickly became highly influential. And then at the end of 2025, it was retracted. Why? It's all got something to do with Uzbekistan. Solomon Hsiang, Professor of Global Environmental Policy at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, explains how he and his team identified the problem.Presenter: Tim Harford Series Producer: Tom Colls Production Co-ordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound Mix: Dave O'Neill Editor: Richard Vadon

If Artificial Intelligence results in job losses or lower salaries, government revenues will fall. Our correspondent explains how best to tax the windfalls from AI. Paint is a surprisingly cheap way to cool buildings. And remembering the life of Stanislas Hutin, who revealed France's barbarity in Algeria.Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Callum Williams, senior economics writerNikita Ostrovsky, science writerAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: AI, tax, wealth tax, consumption taxClimate change, paint, adaptationStanislas Hutin, Algeria, France, war crimesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If Artificial Intelligence results in job losses or lower salaries, government revenues will fall. Our correspondent explains how best to tax the windfalls from AI. Paint is a surprisingly cheap way to cool buildings. And remembering the life of Stanislas Hutin, who revealed France's barbarity in Algeria.Watch extended clips from Insider hereGuests and host:Callum Williams, senior economics writerNikita Ostrovsky, science writerAnn Wroe, obituaries editorRosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: AI, tax, wealth tax, consumption taxClimate change, paint, adaptationStanislas Hutin, Algeria, France, war crimesListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—subscribe to The Economist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the US Supreme Court set Monday, October 5th for oral arguments on an appeal from the Colorado State Supreme Court by Suncor and Exxon, it highlighted what could become a landmark case about damage from climate change and the role of fossil fuels. Why the case could make or break the ability of states and local governments to ‘make polluters pay.'   Also, our brightly lit modern world is increasingly drowning out the stars. To rediscover what we miss when we can't look up and see the heavens in their full glory, award-winning author Craig Childs embarked on a journey by bike from blindingly bright Las Vegas into the dark skies of the remote Nevada desert. His 2025 book is The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light.   And much is at stake for the climate and environmental protection when it comes to this fall's Congressional and Senate races, in the middle of the second Trump presidency. But the often-overlooked elections for state legislatures and governors can also go a long way towards shaping the future of these issues, and we discuss a few key states to watch. --- We want to hear from you! What's motivating you to vote in the November 3rd midterm elections? What questions do you have about how the midterms could shape climate action, species protection, clean air for public health, and more? Write us at comments@loe.org or send us a voice note (learn how at the end of this episode). And we might play your comment on the air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can cities and counties sue oil companies for global climate change? The Supreme Court is starting a new term with case asking that question, Suncor v. Boulder County. Alas, Justice Samuel Alito now says he'll recuse, which could lead to a 4-4 split. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Watch the show on television by downloading the SuperCrowd.tv Channel app to your Roku or Amazon Fire TV or e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or Amazon Fire TV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Sascha: Balance of persistent curiosity paired with the practical focus required to run a sustainable business.Sustainable innovation only truly scales when it delivers a clear economic advantage over status-quo alternatives. For decades, aerospace propulsion has relied on toxic, highly explosive, and expensive solid rocket propellants. Sascha Deri, Founder and CEO of bluShift Aerospace, is turning that paradigm on its head by proving that clean technology can outperform traditional fuels while drastically reducing costs.From its headquarters at a former naval base in Brunswick, Maine, bluShift Aerospace has developed a proprietary, non-toxic, bio-derived solid rocket fuel. Beyond being virtually carbon neutral and safe enough to eat on camera, this innovative propellant is significantly cheaper to produce and far easier to transport than petroleum-derived counterparts. As Sascha explained during our interview:“We found that it not only worked, but it worked better than the petroleum fuel... Here's something which is better for the planet. It's virtually carbon neutral, the fuel itself. It's non-toxic... It performs better. It's a little more energy-dense than the petroleum version is, and very easily had all over the United States.”This breakthrough bridges the gap between environmental responsibility and market viability. By combining a high-performance bio-fuel with advanced hybrid rocket engine designs, Sascha and his team are creating scalable propulsion solutions for both research and commercial space applications. They have already achieved a world record by launching a commercial rocket using bio-derived fuel and are now advancing toward full commercialization.“I've always wanted to find that intersection between how technology can benefit humanity and the universe and the planet.”— Sascha DeriTo fund this expansion and scale production, bluShift Aerospace is raising capital from everyday investors through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. Grounded in community-backed capital and hard-nosed engineering, Sascha demonstrates that aligned incentives can accelerate both planetary impact and business success.tl;dr:Sascha Deri founded bluShift Aerospace to build cost-effective bio-derived rocket propulsion systems.The company's non-toxic solid rocket fuel offers superior energy density at lower costs.Everyday investors can back bluShift's growth through their active Wefunder investment crowdfunding campaign.Sascha defines his superpower as persistent curiosity balanced with pragmatic business execution.Today's episode explores how open feedback and innovative engineering advance sustainable aerospace technology.How to Develop Pragmatic Curiosity As a SuperpowerSascha defines his superpower as a balance of persistent curiosity paired with the practical focus required to run a sustainable business. As Sascha explained, “the first part is the persistent curiosity, sort of that ongoing, like, what if this? Why not that? … Curiosity is great … But then there's time for doing an execution that's really needed to bring that commercial opportunity home. And so I think that's my other sort of, I would say, complementary superpower is the curiosity and then the chill that comes … knowing when to like bring it in … what is the minimal viable product that can get us faster to commercialization.”While visiting his brother's farm in Maine, Sascha noticed an everyday, bio-derived substance sitting on a windowsill. Driven by curiosity, he wondered if it could replace traditional petroleum-derived solid rocket fuels. He spent two weeks preparing the substance for a test burn and discovered that the non-toxic, bio-derived fuel actually performed better and offered higher energy density than petroleum alternatives. Sascha then channeled that initial breakthrough into building bluShift Aerospace and developing commercial-scale hybrid engines.Actionable Tips for Developing the Superpower:Cultivate persistent curiosity by continually asking “what if” and “why not” when examining complex problems.Balance creative exploration with strict execution focused on commercial viability and revenue generation.Remain open to feedback from team members, advisors, and external sources to refine your strategic path.Identify the minimum viable solution needed to bring innovations efficiently to market.By following Sascha's example and advice, you can make pragmatic curiosity a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileSascha Deri (he/him):Founder & CEO, bluShift AerospaceAbout bluShift Aerospace: bluShift Aerospace is a propulsion company based in Brunswick, Maine, developing rocket engines and boosters for defense testing, commercial aerospace and suborbital research. Our MAREVL hybrid engine technology uses a proprietary, non-toxic, bio-derived solid fuel and is designed to combine throttle control with simpler manufacturing and lower production costs. Our near-term commercial focus is supplying boosters for hypersonic testing and targets, while continuing to advance applications in scientific research and commercial space. We aim to build a scalable American propulsion business that makes demanding missions more accessible and reduces the hazards associated with manufacturing and handling rocket fuel.Website: blushiftaerospace.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/bluShiftAeroInstagram Handle: @blushiftaeroOther URL: wefunder.com/blushiftaerospaceBiographical Information: Sascha Deri is the founder and CEO of bluShift Aerospace, combining a background in physics and electrical engineering with more than two decades of entrepreneurial experience. In 1999, he co-founded altE Store, a renewable-energy products business. He founded bluShift in 2014 to pursue a different approach to rocket propulsion using a proprietary, bio-derived fuel. Under his leadership, the company has progressed from early experiments to a demonstration launch, full-duration engine testing and government-funded propulsion development. 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The New South Wales government is on the spotlight for not taking climate action seriously, but the community is pushing harder to be heard. The NSW Blue Mountains City Council has unanimously passed a motion urging the federal government to introduce a levy on fossil fuel companies to make them pay for climate-related disasters. The motion comes as a local community campaign demonstrates how coal and gas corporations are making billions of communities bear the brunt of climate reality. Organiser for the Blue Mountains Climate Compensation Group Anne Welch, says the levy is desperately needed, so communities traumatised by bush fires like Black Summer don’t have to continue paying the price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Несмотря на заявление администрации одного из учреждений о том, что «этот день стал настоящим праздником дружбы, мужества и спорта», остаётся вопрос, имели ли воспитанники интернатов возможность отказаться от участия.ЧитатьТелеграм-канал 

А его супруге Елене Горбань снова отказали в рассмотрении жалобы на бездействие следствия по делу о пытках супруга. Политзаключенный считает это местью за выигранный ей иск против колонии «Полярная сова».ЧитатьТелеграм-канал

Senator Ron Johnson won’t let COVID go like many others. Hosted a round table for people to tell their stories. Gavin Newsom was warned about massive hospice fraud, did nothing. Break up the Communities up, the ones not deported. Shouldn’t have little Somalia’s anywhere and if live near Americans will lead to assimilation. Climate change in Church small group. Communists using Christianity. The forgotten war, Korean war, brief overview.Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building a farm for an uncertain future means questioning some of the assumptions that have driven farming for decades.For Simon Wallwork, a brutally dry season in 2010 was the catalyst for rethinking his farming system. After years of predominantly cropping, he began looking more closely at climate data and using it to inform changes to his agronomic practices and make the jump to bring livestock back into the business.Since then, Simon's thinking has expanded from adapting to climate change, to actively preparing for what's next. He's been involved in Ag Zero, a farmer-led initiative exploring agriculture's role in the energy transition, while on his own farm he's experimenting with carbon farming, electrification, and on-farm energy hosting.In this episode, Simon and Sarah explore what happens when farmers start thinking about technology, sustainability, and resilience not as separate issues, but as parts of the same system. For instance, rather than simply replacing a diesel tractor with an electric one, what happens when electrification and autonomy make the constraints of traditional farming systems start to disappear?They discuss:Why diversification can be an important part of building farm resilienceThe shift from thinking about climate adaptation to agriculture's role in mitigation and the energy transitionHow carbon farming can change the economics of marginal landHow autonomy changes the assumptions around machinery size and speedSimon's farm microgrid and the role of solar and batteriesThe potential role of electric tractors, trucks, and drone sprayersWhether electrification and autonomy could reduce the pressure for farms to continually scale upWhat energy independence could look like at the farm and regional level and why community ownership is criticalHow sustainability requirements could increasingly influence market access, finance, and insuranceUseful Links:Webinar: Nature Friendly Farming - Farmers for Climate ActionThe Business Case for Electrifying Agriculture, with Cherry Grower Mike CaseyAgricultural autonomy and new ways of working with SwarmFarm RoboticsHave we hit the tipping point for autonomy in ag? With Shane Thomas and Matthew PryorComparing science communication theory with participatory practice: case study of the Australian Climate Champion ProgramGRDCCorrigin Farm Improvement GroupFor more information and resources, visit our website. The information in this post is not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. It is general information only and does not take into account your investment objectives, financial situation or needs. Before making an investment decision you should seek financial advice from a professional financial adviser. Whilst we believe the information is correct, we provide no warranty of accuracy, reliability or completeness.

Permitting reform has become one of the most consequential—and controversial—topics in U.S. climate and energy policy. As electricity demand rises due to AI, data centers, electrification, and economic growth, many argue that the country's permitting, transmission, and interconnection processes are too slow to support the clean energy transition. In this special crossover episode jointly produced by the Climate Rising and CleanLaw podcasts, Mike Toffel and Harvard Law School Professor Jody Freeman speak with Nat Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). They discuss why permitting reform has emerged as a rare area of bipartisan interest, the challenges of modernizing America's electric grid, and the tradeoffs between accelerating infrastructure development and maintaining environmental safeguards. The conversation examines how permitting, transmission planning, utility incentives, AI-driven electricity demand, and federal-state governance intersect—and why solving these challenges may be essential to both climate progress and American competitiveness.

The government has come out swinging at those claiming New Zealand has broken its climate change promises in the free trade agreement with the EU. A Dutch environmental group has lodged the first complaint of its kind through the European Commission's complaints mechanism, and says it could be precedent setting. The most extreme consequences could be losing access to the lucrative European market, but the group is seeking compliance rather than the suspension of trade benefits. Politcal reporter Lilian Hanly has more.

A Dutch environmental group is lodging the first complaint of its kind through the European Commission, which could suspend trade. University of Canterbury political scientist Professor Bronwyn Hayward spoke to John Campbell.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Judge Sullivan entered a late night order denying Todd Blanche's motion to stay his order that they immediately produce this week, all foreign language documents contained in the Epstein Files.Then on the rest of the menu, Trump wants Project 2025 author Russel Vought to cut cancer research grants that don't fit the MAGA agenda; secret donors paid millions to a Clarence Thomas-linked law firm with cases before the Supreme Court; and, a hardline Texas Republican has been hit with a police report over a series of deepfaked campaign ads.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where calls for UK's air traffic control chief to resign increased after the second software glitch in two weeks cancelled flights and disrupted travel worldwide; and, Trump gave a firm with ties to his ballroom bunker donor the green light to do business with a sanctioned Russian bank.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Netroots Radio Beaming 24/7/365“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” – Ernest Hemingway “A Moveable Feast”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Eric Schmitt's VP buzz turned to a whimper, because that's the way the ball bounces.Then, on the rest of the menu, Hegseth is set to announce more cuts to the military's general and admiral ranks in his never-ending “end the woke” campaign;” Hegseth ordered the Defense Department to no longer appoint civilians as tenured college faculty at the United States' military service academies; and, after Trump gutted the civilian agency specifically created to safeguard election infrastructure, Hegseth announced national security, military and cyber forces will now guard US election systems during the midterms from the wrong influences voting.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a Hungarian court reduced the sentence for a German anti-fascist convicted of punching Nazis in Budapest; and, the British government told UK universities to stop working with a Chinese research institute that Britain's security service says is a front for espionage.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” – Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

To climate news now and while our politicians deal with claims that we've broken our climate change promises in the EU free trade agreement, many scientists are focused on another issue. A major new study has found that an area previously thought of as relatively stable, might be anything but. Climate scientists are calling for urgent research on East Antarctica and in particular Wilkes Subglacial Basin, a giant ice filled region that contains enough ice to raise global sea levels by three to four metres. Professor Nancy Bertler is a climate scientist and co-author of the new study.

Booking Holdings launches Lola, an AI travel assistant from Kayak's founders that bets memberships can replace commissions, Alaska Airlines doubles down on premium cabins and a flagship lounge despite fuel costs wiping out its first-half profit, and Europe's new anti-greenwashing law just made vague eco-labels a legal liability. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Tasmin Lockwood, Skift's Climate and Experiences Reporter, breaks down why Lola's subscription model could rewrite the economics of online travel if it works, why Alaska's premium bet is gutsy given that part of the plan rides on an uncertified plane, and what the EU's EmpCo law means for every travel brand still leaning on vague green claims. This episode is brought to you by ZS Articles Referenced:Connect with Tasmin LockwoodKayak Co-Founders Launch Lola, Booking Holdings' New AI Assistant — ExclusiveAlaska Airlines Adds Premium Economy and More Business Class. Can It Catch Up to the Big 3?EU Anti-Greenwashing Rules Take Effect and Some Eco-Labels May Not Survive Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

An expert says a challenge to New Zealand's environmental policy is high stakes. Dutch environmental group Both ENDS has filed a complaint with the European Commission, accusing New Zealand of breaching our environmental obligations in the EU Free Trade Agreement. It's over things like watering down methane reduction targets, and reversing the ban on oil and gas exploration. Canterbury University politics professor, Bronwyn Hayward, says it's likely to get a lot of attention on the world stage. "Whether we win or lose, our reputation is taking a real hit." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Cruise disappears beneath layers of prosthetics to play a Texas oil baron in Digger, Alejandro G. Iñárritu's ambitious satire about climate catastrophe, power and the stories powerful men tell...Jason meets with the Oscar-winning director, which also stars John Goodman, Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller and Riz Ahmed. Plus, filmmaker Arlo Dean Cook on Jebediah: Are We OK?, an intimate documentary following the Perth alt rock band across decades of friendship, success and addiction. Plus, a look back at the acclaimed Rowland S. Howard documentary Autoluminescent, and why the latest Resident Evil reboot proves to be one of the year's most entertaining horrors.We want to know what you think of The Screen Show. Help us understand what's working, what's not, and how we can make our program even more useful, compelling and unmissable. Please take this quick survey.

It's the final day of September, and fittingly there's rumors of a Green Day alarm clock. People are just waking up to the fact that Hot Pockets did away with their crisping sleeve, some guy got busted by the cops and blamed it on McDonald's, Global Warming is rebranding yet again, two drunken brothers got hungry during their standoff with the police, and is it ok to hug people at work? Everyone gave their take! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Triumph Over Tundra: Jisoo's Arctic Climate Mission Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-30-22-34-01-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 하늘은 낮지만 얼음처럼 차가웠다.En: The sky was low and as cold as ice.Ko: 북극 툰드라에 펼쳐진 하얀 눈밭은 끝이 없어 보였다.En: The white snowy field stretched across the Bukgeuk tundra seemed endless.Ko: 곳곳에 얼음 바람이 옷을 뚫고 들어와 사람들을 떨게 했다.En: Icy winds pierced through clothing, causing people to shiver.Ko: 지수는 그 찬 바람을 맞으며 눈을 가늘게 떴다.En: Jisoo squinted her eyes against the harsh wind.Ko: 그녀의 옆에는 민준과 은혁이 있었다.En: Next to her were Minjun and Eunhyuk.Ko: 그들은 모두 두꺼운 점퍼를 입고 있었지만, 추위는 여전히 강렬했다.En: Although they were all wearing thick jumpers, the cold was still intense.Ko: 지수는 지구 온난화에 대한 기후 데이터를 수집하고 싶었다.En: Jisoo wanted to collect climate data related to global warming.Ko: 지금 이 북극에 날씨 관측소를 설치하려고 했다.En: She planned to set up a weather observation station here in the Bukgeuk.Ko: 이곳은 세상에서 가장 혹독한 환경 중 하나였다.En: This place was one of the most severe environments on Earth.Ko: 하지만 지수는 포기하지 않는 사람이었다.En: But Jisoo was not someone who gave up.Ko: 그녀는 과학자였고 자신이 할 수 있다는 것을 증명하고 싶었다.En: She was a scientist and wanted to prove that she could do it.Ko: “장비를 조심해서 들고 와,” 지수가 말했다.En: "Carry the equipment carefully," Jisoo said.Ko: 민준은 고개를 끄덕이며 무거운 기계를 천천히 당겼다. 그러나 그의 얼굴에는 의심이 가득했다.En: Minjun nodded and slowly dragged the heavy machinery, but his face was full of doubt.Ko: 그는 지수가 이 일을 끝낼 수 있을지 확신하지 못했다.En: He was not sure Jisoo could complete this task.Ko: “지수야, 너무 힘들지 않아? 이 정도 거리에서 장비를 설치하는 건 쉬운 일이 아닌데,” 민준이 말했다.En: "Jisoo, isn't this too hard? Setting up equipment at this distance isn't an easy task," Minjun said.Ko: “우리가 할 수 있어. 우리는 팀이야,” 지수가 답했다.En: "We can do it. We're a team," Jisoo replied.Ko: 그녀는 민준의 못 미더운 표정에도 흔들리지 않았다.En: She was not swayed by Minjun's doubtful expression.Ko: 하지만 작업이 계속될수록 상황은 더 어려워졌다.En: However, as the work continued, the situation became more difficult.Ko: 눈보라가 몰아치기 시작했고, 장비들이 제멋대로 작동하지 않았다.En: A blizzard began to sweep in, and the equipment started malfunctioning.Ko: 사람들은 점점 지쳐갔다.En: The people grew increasingly exhausted.Ko: 은혁은 지수에게 다가와 속삭였다.En: Eunhyuk approached Jisoo and whispered.Ko: “장비가 고장 났어. 어떻게 할까?”En: "The equipment is broken. What should we do?"Ko: 지수는 침착하게 결정을 내렸다.En: Jisoo calmly made a decision.Ko: “우리, 지금 움직여야 해. 나를 따라와.”En: "We need to move now. Follow me."Ko: 얼음 같은 바람을 헤치며, 지수는 장비를 하나씩 고치기 시작했다.En: Braving the icy wind, Jisoo began to fix the equipment one by one.Ko: 그녀의 손놀림은 확고하고 정확했다.En: Her movements were firm and precise.Ko: 민준은 잠시 그녀를 지켜보다가, 조용히 도와주기 시작했다.En: Minjun watched her for a moment before quietly starting to help.Ko: 시간이 흐르자, 장비는 다시 작동하기 시작했다.En: As time passed, the equipment began working again.Ko: 쌓인 눈을 헤치고, 지수와 팀은 최선을 다했다.En: Pushing through the accumulated snow, Jisoo and the team did their best.Ko: 결국 날씨 관측소는 설치되었고, 귀중한 데이터가 전송되기 시작했다.En: Eventually, the weather observation station was installed, and valuable data started transmitting.Ko: “잘했어, 지수. 네가 이끌어줘서 가능했어,” 민준은 고백했다.En: "You did well, Jisoo. It was possible because you led us," Minjun admitted.Ko: 지수는 미소 지으며 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jisoo smiled and nodded.Ko: “이제 우리는 진정한 팀이야,” 지수가 말했다.En: "Now we are a true team," Jisoo said.Ko: 그녀는 자신감에 찼고, 더 이상 자신을 증명할 필요가 없었다.En: She was filled with confidence and no longer needed to prove herself.Ko: 기후 변화에 대한 중요한 데이터가 북극의 하늘 아래에서 스트리밍되었다.En: Important data on climate change was streaming from under the Bukgeuk sky.Ko: 추위 속에서도 그들의 노력은 따스한 승리로 이어졌다.En: Despite the cold, their efforts led to a warm victory.Ko: 민준과 은혁은 이제 더 이상 지수를 의심하지 않았다.En: Minjun and Eunhyuk no longer doubted Jisoo.Ko: 그들은 모두 한 마음으로 기뻐했다.En: They all rejoiced with one heart.Ko: 북극의 끝없는 하늘 아래, 그들은 함께했다.En: Under the endless Bukgeuk sky, they stood together. Vocabulary Words:tundra: 툰드라pierced: 뚫고 들어와shiver: 떨다weather observation station: 날씨 관측소severe: 혹독한machinery: 기계blizzard: 눈보라malfunctioning: 제멋대로 작동하지 않다exhausted: 지쳐가다precise: 정확하다accumulated: 쌓인valuable: 귀중한transmitting: 전송되다led: 이끌다confidence: 자신감prove: 증명하다endless: 끝이 없다harsh: 강렬하다firm: 확고하다swayed: 흔들리지 않다situation: 상황braving: 헤치며movements: 손놀림quietly: 조용히horizon: 하늘climate: 기후environment: 환경equipment: 장비squinted: 눈을 가늘게 떴다screamed: 밀려왔다

Air Date: 9/30/2026 Today we look at the legacy of Occupy Wall Street, which was in full swing 15 years ago and changed how the country talks about inequality and the 1%. In the meantime, the cumulative wealth of the 1% in the US has roughly tripled and Trump has the wealthiest cabinet in history running the country, so the concerns expressed at Occupy have only come into sharper relief. This miniseries helped inspire today's episode, check it out! Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising Full Show Notes Transcript BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Support and Get No Ads!) Link in Bio - Everything in one place! (Support, contact, socials, books + merch) TOP TAKES KP 1: Episode 1 The Invitation Part 1 - Future Hindsight - Air Date 7-7-26 KP 2: America Lost Trust in Its Government. Now Comes the Dangerous Part. Part 1 - The Hartmann Report - Air Date 9-17-26 KP 3: The Long Fight Against Equality in the United States with Kim Phillips-Fein Part 1 - This Is Hell! - Air Date 9-3-26 KP 4: Occupy Wall Street 15 Years Later; Fighting for Medicare for All with Yotam Marom, Nancy Altman Part 1 - The Majority Report - Air Date 9-23-26 KP 5: We Are the 99 - 15 Years Later, Occupy Wall Street's Impact Is Still Being Felt Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 9-18-26 KP 6: Episode 6 You Can't Evict an Idea Part 1 - Future Hindsight - Air Date 8-13-26 (00:59:24) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR I Made My AI Chatbot Talk Like My 14-Year-Old Self My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:07:45) SECTION A: INSIDE THE OCCUPATION A1: Episode 1 The Invitation Part 2 - Future Hindsight - Air Date 7-7-26 A2: Episode 3 A Fork in the Road Part 1 - Future Hindsight - Air Date 7-23-26 A3: Episode 4 They Walk Among Us Part 1 - Future Hindsight Part 1 - Air Date 7-30-26 A4: Episode 3 A Fork in the Road Part 2 - Future Hindsight - Air Date 7-23-26 A5: Episode 4 They Walk Among Us Part 2 - Future Hindsight - Air Date 7-30-26 (01:55:33) SECTION B: INEQUALITY'S LONG HISTORY B1: The Long Fight Against Equality in the United States with Kim Phillips-Fein Part 2 - This Is Hell! - Air Date 9-3-26 B2: The US Tradition of Inequality with Kim Phillips-Fein Part 1 - Behind The News - Air Date 7-16-26 B3: The Long Fight Against Equality in the United States with Kim Phillips-Fein Part 3 - This Is Hell! - Air Date 9-3-26 B4: The US Tradition of Inequality with Kim Phillips-Fein Part 2 - Behind The News - Air Date 7-16-26 (02:34:40) SECTION C: BILLIONAIRES AND THE BACKLASH C1: How Close Is the US to Crony Capitalism Part 1 - The Indicator From Planet Money - Air Date 10-2-25 C2: America Lost Trust in Its Government. Now Comes the Dangerous Part. Part 2 - The Hartmann Report - Air Date 9-17-26 C3: Bernie Sanders The World Is Moving in the Wrong Direction on War, Climate, Inequality & AI Tech Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 9-23-26 C4: Stanford Legal California Billionaires Tax with Darien Shanske Part 1 - Stanford Legal - Air Date 3-30-26 C5: Why Is Newsom Fighting Californias Billionaire Tax Part 1 - Lever Time - Air Date 6-18-26 C6: Stanford Legal California Billionaires Tax with Darien Shanske Part 2 - Stanford Legal - Air Date 3-30-26 C7: Why Is Newsom Fighting Californias Billionaire Tax Part 2 - Lever Time - Air Date 6-18-26 (03:32:56) SECTION D: FIFTEEN YEARS LATER D1: Fifteen Years Later, Revisiting the Promise and Limits of Occupy Wall Street Part 1 - NYC NOW - Air Date 9-16-26 D2: Leaving Occupy Anarchism in the Past with Ben Fong & Christie Offenbacher Part 1 - Jacobin Radio - Air Date 3-18-22 D3: Fifteen Years Later, Revisiting the Promise and Limits of Occupy Wall Street Part 2 - NYC NOW - Air Date 9-16-26 D4: Occupy Wall Street 15 Years Later; Fighting for Medicare for All w_Yotam Marom, Nancy Altman Part 2 - The Majority Report - Air Date 9-23-26 D5: Leaving Occupy Anarchism in the Past with Ben Fong & Christie Offenbacher Part 2 - Jacobin Radio - Air Date 3-18-22 D6: Episode 6 You Can't Evict an Idea Part 2 - Future Hindsight - Air Date 8-13-26   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

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Trump's America Is Exhausting Us — And That May Be the Point It feels like America barely has time to process one crisis before the next one arrives. On today's The Karel Cast, Karel takes on the relentless political and cultural news cycle—from the Trump administration's latest moves affecting LGBTQ rights and Title IX, to rising prices, continuing war, climate threats and a country increasingly numb to stories that once would have stopped us in our tracks. But this episode goes beyond Washington. What happens to a society when outrage becomes routine? When allegations of horrific violence become another internet argument? When women and older performers such as Madonna are judged by standards their younger counterparts rarely face? And when celebrity culture can convince us that doing almost nothing is somehow revolutionary? Then there's something called a Kelvin wave. It sounds harmless enough—but changes in the Pacific can have serious consequences for ocean conditions and coastal communities. What does it mean, and why should California be paying attention? Politics. LGBTQ rights. War. Prices. Climate. Celebrity. Social media. One story after another. One outrage after another. And eventually, people become exhausted. That may be one of the most important things happening in America right now. Join the conversation: Are you experiencing news and outrage fatigue? Have you started tuning things out simply because there's too much to process? LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to The Karel Cast, and SHARE it with someone who has an opinion. Support independent media on Patreon: patreon.com/reallykarel Watch and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker and other major podcast platforms, plus TikTok and Instagram. LIVE Monday–Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Pacific. Karel is a broadcaster, entertainer and commentator based in Las Vegas, joined by his service dog, Ember. #TheKarelCast, #DonaldTrump, #TrumpAdministration, #LGBTQRights, #TitleIX, #AmericanPolitics, #BreakingNews, #NewsCommentary, #Politics, #CostOfLiving, #ClimateChange, #California, #NewsFatigue, #CultureWars, #IndependentMedia https://youtube.com/live/5iEMsz4DkrU

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This Day in Legal History: Congress Creates the U.S. ArmyOn September 29, 1789—the very last day of the First Congress's inaugural session—the House and Senate passed the act that formally established the United States Army under the new Constitution. President Washington had pressed hard for it, reminding Congress that the militia provisions inherited from the Articles of Confederation were inadequate and that the nation needed a standing military establishment placed on a proper constitutional footing.The legal significance lies less in the creation of a fighting force than in how that force was subordinated. The Constitution had already divided military power deliberately: Congress alone can raise and fund armies and declare war, while the President serves as Commander-in-Chief. The 1789 Act operationalized that division, embedding the bedrock American principle of civilian control of the military—that the armed forces answer to elected civilian authority and operate within, not above, the rule of law. The Framers were deeply wary of standing armies and concentrated power; their answer was not to forbid a military, but to fracture control over it between the branches so no single actor could wield it unchecked.The significance of September 29, 1789 is that principle—power channeled through congressional authorization and constitutional limits rather than executive will alone. And that is precisely the thread running through our lead story today: a dispute over whether the executive branch can wield federal money as a lever to force its policy preferences on the states, or whether it may only do what Congress has actually authorized. The names change over 237 years; the fundamental question—who gets to exercise power, and with whose permission—does not.A federal judge has blocked the administration from tying federal counterterrorism grants to whether states adopt its preferred election-administration changes—the latest in a long string of election-related defeats we've tracked this month. Here's what the administration did: the Department of Homeland Security announced it would withhold 20% of funding under grant programs meant to help state and local governments prepare for terrorist attacks and other threats, unless those governments adopted election measures the administration favored. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, in a 24-page opinion, sided with counties and cities in Texas, Ohio, and Tennessee that sued, holding that federal agencies simply lacked authority from Congress to attach those conditions to the grants. Let me put this in its constitutional frame, because it's a classic. The federal government routinely attaches strings to the money it gives states—that's the spending power, and it's legitimate within limits. But the Supreme Court set boundaries in cases like South Dakota v. Dole and, more forcefully, in the NFIB v. Sebelius healthcare decision: conditions must be clearly stated, must relate to the purpose of the funding, and can't be so coercive that they amount to a “gun to the head.” Conditioning anti-terrorism preparedness money on unrelated election changes runs into two of those problems at once—the germaneness requirement, since election administration has nothing to do with counterterrorism, and the basic separation-of-powers point that an agency can't invent conditions Congress never authorized. That last point is what Judge Ali hung his ruling on, and it's the same principle that decided the homelessness and mail-ballot cases: agencies have only the power Congress gives them. The significance is that this is now a consistent, rulings-deep pattern—court after court telling the executive it cannot use funding leverage, or agency fiat, to seize control over how states run their elections. On the anniversary of a law about channeling power through congressional authorization, it's a fitting rebuke.Judge blocks Trump from tying anti-terrorism grants to election changes | Reuters · PBS News · US NewsIn a notable reversal, Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate-change case the Supreme Court is set to hear next week—and the move opens up real questions about both judicial ethics and the case's outcome. The case involves Boulder, Colorado, and its county, which sued Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seeking damages for the local harms of climate change; it's set for argument October 5. Environmental groups had pushed for Alito to step aside because he owns stock in oil-and-gas companies—ConocoPhillips and Phillips 66, among others—that, while not parties to this particular suit, plainly have interests riding on how the Court treats climate liability. Here's why the reversal is striking. Back in May, a Court spokeswoman said Alito would not recuse, on the theory that he had no financial interest in any actual party to the case. Now he's stepping aside anyway. This goes to the heart of the judicial-ethics debate that has dogged the Court: federal law, 28 U.S.C. § 455, requires a judge to disqualify when their impartiality might reasonably be questioned or when they have a financial interest in the subject matter in controversy—and Supreme Court justices, unlike lower-court judges, have historically decided their own recusal questions with no review and little explanation. Alito's flip suggests the pressure and scrutiny over the Court's ethics, which produced its first-ever formal code of conduct in 2023, is having an effect. And there's a concrete consequence: with only eight justices participating, the case could end in a 4-4 tie—which would leave the lower-court ruling in place without setting any national precedent. The significance is that it's a small but real sign of the Court responding to ethics scrutiny, and a reminder that in the climate-liability wars, procedural moves like a single recusal can matter as much as the merits.US Supreme Court's Alito won't participate in climate case involving oil companies | Reuters · CNBC · NBC NewsAnd finally, Florida has asked a court to bar OpenAI from developing new AI models without outside oversight—an extraordinary requested remedy that, if granted, would be one of the most aggressive judicial interventions into AI development we've seen. This is part of a lawsuit Florida's attorney general, James Uthmeier, filed in June, accusing OpenAI of misrepresenting ChatGPT's safety and of harming children—the complaint alleges the platform provided information to school shooters, offered guidance on self-harm, and was designed to addict young users. In Monday's filing, Florida escalated the requested relief dramatically: it asked the court to prohibit OpenAI from developing new models without external oversight, to order the company to keep minors off ChatGPT entirely, and to bar it from giving the chatbot “human attributes.” Let me unpack why that's such a big ask. Courts issue injunctions all the time, but a prohibitory injunction against building new products—essentially putting a court-supervised brake on a technology company's core R&D—is a remarkable expansion of the injunctive remedies we've discussed in the teen-harms cases. It raises hard questions about how far a court's equitable power can reach into ongoing innovation, and whether such sweeping prior restraint on development is even administrable. Notably, OpenAI says it has already paused training its most capable models and won't resume until additional safeguards are in place—which both undercuts the urgency Florida claims and signals the company sees the writing on the wall. Florida is the first state AG to sue OpenAI over harms to young users, though the company faces individual and family suits too, including ones tied to self-harm. And this connects to a huge thread we've followed all month—the Harvey guardrails acquisition, the ChatGPT-fabricated testimony, California's Adam's Law. The significance is that the legal system is now being asked not just to punish AI harms after the fact, but to preemptively supervise how these models get built—a genuine frontier for the law, and one courts will approach with real caution.Florida asks court to bar OpenAI from developing new models as part of child harm lawsuit | Reuters · US News · Lawyer Monthly This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for September 28, 2026. We open by taking on a Kansas Senate candidate and former United Methodist pastor, Adam Hamilton, who preached a sermon calling for repentance over beef and cattle. We ask where that's found in Scripture, what happens when climate becomes the highest moral authority, and why the third-largest cattle state in America isn't likely to send him to Washington. In the Top 3 Things You Need to Know, we cover an alleged Iranian-backed terror plot to blow up a U.S. air base in England, and why the suspects are already out on bail. We also look at the announcement of the largest steel mill in American history, a $15 billion project in Iowa, and at the Department of Transportation rolling back Biden-era fuel economy standards, which the administration says will lower new car prices by an average of $1,300. Next, we break down Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's plan to rein in private college costs by making public college tuition-free. We explain why "free" really means paid for by taxpayers, including those who never went to college, and how government involvement helped create runaway tuition in the first place. On American Mamas, Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burleson join us to talk about the disturbing trend of "abortion announcements" that mimic pregnancy announcements, and what the language of "baby canceled" admits about the argument behind them. Then we look at the "clock" Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has put on Iran, with roughly two weeks before its oil revenue runs dry and the week of October 12th flagged as the one to watch, all part of Operation Economic Outcast. In Digging Deep, we test the logic of Steny Hoyer's op-ed urging Americans to vote Democrat. We check his claims on gas prices, housing costs, and inflation against the data, and we ask what the Democratic agenda actually is. We also share a Substack piece by an author writing as Abstract Truth, a defense of men and masculinity that asks why so many women who value the good men in their lives stay quiet about it. In our Bright Spot, we cover Pope Leo's message in France rejecting euthanasia and "false compassion," and the reminder that what is legal is not necessarily moral. We close with a Moment of Whoa, marking the 245th anniversary of George Washington's arrival at Yorktown, and a look at what America can do when it believes in itself. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Raju Pandit Chhetri is the Executive Director of Prakriti Resource Centre, a non-government organisation that works in climate change, environment and sustainable development policy design and implementation in Nepal. - राजु पण्डित क्षेत्री नेपालमा जलवायु परिवर्तन तथा वातावरण र विकाससम्बन्धी नीति निर्माण तथा कार्यान्वयनमा काम गर्दै आएको एक गैरसरकारी संस्था प्रकृति रिसोर्स सेन्टरका कार्यकारी निर्देशक हुन्।SBS Nepali spoke with Chhetri during his recent visit to Australia to attend a climate finance forum held in Sydney under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).Listen to the first part of our conversation with Chhetri, conducted following Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah's address at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Friday, 25 September.In this episode, Chhetri discusses the different ways Asia-Pacific nations, including Australia and Nepal are experiencing the climate crisis, the responsibility of developed countries in tackling climate change, Prime Minister Shah's calls for climate justice and Himalayan climate resilience at the United Nations, and Nepal's disaster response and preparedness following the recent devastating Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods.Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the views expressed in this conversation are solely those of the speaker, and SBS neither endorses nor opposes these views.Subscribe to the SBS Nepali podcast here.You can listen to SBS Nepali's live broadcast every Tuesday and Thursday at 2 pm via SBS South Asian on digital radio, on television channel 305, through the SBS Audio app, on SBS On Demand, or via our website.You can also follow SBS Nepali on social media: Facebook, Instagram and X (@SBS Nepali).#sbsaudiopodcast - गत हप्ता सिड्नीमा आयोजित युएनएफसीसी भनिने संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घीय जलवायु परिवर्तन महासन्धि बारे एक ‘क्लाइमेट फाइनान्स' वा जलवायु वित्तसम्बन्धी बैठकमा भाग लिन उनी हालै अस्ट्रेलिया आएका बेला उनीसँग हामीले कुराकानी गरेका छौँ।गत शुक्रवार, २५ सेप्टेम्बरमा संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घीय महासभाको ८१ औँ अधिवेशन अन्तर्गत आयोजित उच्चस्तरीय छलफलमा नेपालका प्रधानमन्त्री वालेन्द्र शाहको सम्बोधन लगत्तै एसबीएस नेपालीले क्षेत्रीसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानीको पहिलो भाग सुन्नुहोस्।यस भागमा अस्ट्रेलिया, नेपाल र प्रशान्त क्षेत्रका देशहरूले भोगिरहेका जलवायु सङ्कटका फरक आयाम, विकसित राष्ट्रहरूको जिम्मेवारी, नेपालका प्रधानमन्त्री वालेन्द्र शाहले संयुक्त राष्ट्रसङ्घमा उठाएका जलवायु न्याय र हिमालय जलवायु सहनशीलताका मुद्दा, तथा हालैको भोटेकोशी-त्रिशूली बाढीपछि नेपालको विपद् व्यवस्थापन र तयारीबारे चर्चा गरिएको छ।नोट: हामी तपाईँलाई जानकारी गराउन चाहन्छौँ कि यस कुराकानीमा व्यक्त गरिएका विचारहरू वक्ता स्वयम्‌का हुन् र यी विचारहरू प्रति एसबीएसको समर्थन वा विरोध छैन।हाम्रा थप अडियो प्रस्तुतिहरू पोडकास्टका रूपमा उपलब्ध छन्। यो नि:शुल्क सेवा प्रयोग गर्न तपाईंले आफ्नो नाम दर्ता गर्नु पर्दैन। पोडकास्टमा सामाग्री उपलब्ध हुनासाथ सुन्न यहाँ थिच्नुहोस्।एसबीएस नेपालीको प्रत्यक्ष प्रसारण हरेक मङ्गलवार र बिहीवार दिउँसो २ बजे SBS South Asian मा डिजिटल रेडियोमार्फत, आफ्नो टेलिभिजनको च्यानल ३०५ मा, SBS Audio एपमार्फत, SBS On Demand मा वा हाम्रो वेबसाइटबाट सुन्न सक्नुहुन्छ। साथै हामी सोसल मिडिया प्लेटफर्महरू फेसबुक, इन्स्टाग्राम र एक्स मा पनि रहेका छौं SBS Nepali का नाममा।#sbsaudiopodcast

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Guest Host Joe DeMare looks at the lack of environmental issues in the 2026 elections, and what eco-groups like the League of Conservation Voters are doing to try to put the environment in front of the voters. Next Joe and Rebecca Wood dive into the ecological principle of Mutualism. Then Rebecca talks about the hummingbird mint plant. Ecological News includes government approval of a genetically modified American Chestnut that resists Chestnut Blight, elimination of the endangered species act protection against "takings," and the Catholic Church declaring harming the environment a sin. #FAGF #ForAGreenFuture#greenenergy #Wind #Solar#environment #Climate #endangeredspeciesact #endangered

Bangkok floods snarl airports and threaten to redirect Golden Week travelers just as Chinese arrivals were tracking 78% ahead of last year, Expedia's latest layoffs zero in on data science as its efficiency push hits the org chart, and Carnival politely opts out of the premium arms race by doubling down on what actually works for its brand. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Tasmin Lockwood, Skift's Climate and Experiences Reporter, breaks down why Bangkok may keep Golden Week spending but lose its share of it, what Expedia's latest round of cuts signals about where the company is heading, and why Carnival's bet on affordable done well is a strategy worth taking seriously. This episode is brought to you by ZS Articles Referenced:Connect with Tasmin LockwoodBangkok Floods Disrupt Airports, Spare the Hotels — for NowExpedia Cuts 58 Roles in Latest Layoff RoundCarnival Cruise Adjusts to New Passenger Habits Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.

Title: Episode 89: Can Managed Forests Help Canada Meet Its 30x30 Conservation Goal? Author(s): Worm, Loa Dalgaard Description: Conservation is often associated with national parks and protected areas. But what about places that are delivering benefits for biodiversity while being managed for other purposes? In this episode of Forest for the Future, we return to Canada to explore Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures, or OECMs, and their potential contribution to the country's 30x30 conservation goal. Host Loa Dalgaard Worm is joined by conservation expert Alison Woodley, Megan Lafferty, Director of Area-based Conservation at Nature Conservancy of Canada and Co-Chair of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas' OECM Specialist Group, and Vivian Peachey, Director of Climate and Landscape Solutions at FSC Canada. Together, they unpack what OECMs are, how they differ from protected areas, and where FSC-certified forests could play a role. Drawing on a project involving FSC Canada, Ontario Nature and Environment and Climate Change Canada, the conversation explores the opportunities within conservation area networks in certified forests. It also examines the practical challenges of competing land uses, shared responsibilities and ensuring that conservation lasts beyond a forest management licence. The guests explain why FSC certification alone does not establish OECM recognition, and why Indigenous rights, leadership and free, prior and informed consent are foundational to this work. The episode also looks at FSC's Verified Impact tool and its potential to connect measurable conservation outcomes with financial support for forest managers and their conservation partners, including Indigenous communities. Throughout the conversation, the focus is on what happens beyond the numbers: the quality of conservation, the people involved, and the arrangements needed to sustain biodiversity over time.

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/

Kelsey Crane found her way from unexplained infertility to the healing intimacy of soil — and from there, to writing climate fiction that refuses to look away from collapse or give up on hope. In this conversation, Vanessa and Kelsey trace the thread between fertility and land, motherhood and creative risk, and what it actually means to become an apprentice of regenerative living. They talk about self-publishing a debut novel in the stolen pockets of a busy life, the difference between despair and grief, and why permaculture's first rule — observe before you act — might be the most important thing any of us can learn about healing the earth and ourselves. This is depth work: about soil, story, and the courage to plant something you may never see fully grown.For educational purposes only. This isn't therapy.If you want to go deeper, check out the written companion on Substack and explore community + training at https://www.vanessaBennett.com.GUEST LINKSKelsey Crane / The Exiles Serieshttps://www.theexilesseries.com/The Vanishing — Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Vanishing-Book-One-Exiles/dp/B0HFCB846KThe Vanishing — Goodreadshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/253169082-the-vanishingShop The Exiles Serieshttps://the-exiles-series.myshopify.com/collections/productsInstagram — @artforartssakehttps://www.instagram.com/artforartssake/TikTok — @thewildwriterhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thewildwriterPlant A Revolution — Substackhttps://substack.com/@plantarevolutionAdditional ResourcesExplore: VanessaBennett.comBook: The Motherhood MythCommunity: Inner Compass CollectiveTraining: Inner Compass AcademyConnect with Inner CompassFollow on InstagramConnect with Vanessa Bennett:Follow on InstagramFollow on TikTokLearn more on SubstackConnect with Vanessa Bennett on LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joseph J. Romm (1960–2026) was an MIT-trained physicist who became one of the most prominent voices in the U.S. climate movement after serving as Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy in the 1990s.  He founded the Climate Progress blog, authored ten books—including The Hype About Hydrogen and Hell and High Water—and was named a Time “Hero of the Environment” and one of Rolling Stone's “100 People Who Are Changing America” in 2009.  Later, as a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media, Romm continued to challenge what he regarded as dead-end technologies and costly distractions, including hydrogen, carbon offsets, and carbon capture.   Romm died unexpectedly at the age of 66 on September 14, 2026, in Washington, D.C.  Michael Barnard and Joe shared a long history of friendship and collaboration, strengthened by a memorable conversation 18 months ago following the release of the second edition of Joe's seminal book, The Hype About Hydrogen.  That conversation between Joe and Michael was a fascinating and uniquely candid dialogue about the real solutions to climate change—and about technologies they believed risked diverting attention and investment from more effective pathways, including hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), direct air carbon capture (DAC), and some proposed approaches to green steel.Joe had an extraordinary influence on the climate and energy-transition debate over the past three decades. His rigorous analysis, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom, and ability to communicate complex energy issues shaped the way many of us think about the transition to a clean-energy economy.  He will be deeply missed. He will not be forgotten.  

"Knowledge is only power when you know how to use it." Laurie A. RiversThis podcast is 100% listener supported!! Join The Awake Space Community to connect, discover and grow patreon.com/theawakespaceThis week Laurie breaks down why the internet is getting Venus retrograde wrong and why October is less about fear and more about building systems that help you adapt. She explores how to move through uncertainty without panic, why community matters more than ever, and how astrology can help you make practical decisions instead of emotional reactions. Laurie also answers member questions on astrology, relationships, medical astrology, timing, the houses, and working consciously through major life decisions.00:00 Why Venus retrograde isn't something to fear03:15 Climate, adaptation, and preparing for a changing world08:15 Building like-hearted communities instead of dividing by astrology stereotypes12:30 A story about surviving two weeks without power and what resilience really looks like22:20 The Ralph Report and what Laurie is watching in the headlines25:20 Community discussion: depression-era meals, gardening, and practical preparedness30:20 Living by Luna update and community rollout31:15 Magazine Q&A:Medical astrology and chronic illnessUnderstanding the housesMultiple signs across housesTiming important decisionsWorking with children during difficult transitsMaking major life decisions using astrology01:11:30 October's theme: Design for resilience01:26:00 Headline outlook for late September and early October01:41:20 Venus retrograde explained: attraction, values, and revisiting what matters01:47:00 Building confidence through your natural strengthsRetrograde does not mean bad.Strong systems create more freedom and better choices.Community is one of the greatest forms of resilience.Focus on what you can influence instead of what you can't.Small daily actions reduce stress more effectively than doomscrolling.Your astrology chart is a tool for understanding yourself, not limiting yourself.October rewards adaptability, resourcefulness, and deliberate action.

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to round up the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week is:[00:09:12] A Twitch Star Disrupts Idyllic ReykjavíkSome dude from New York, a 25-year-old called Kai Cenat, who apparently has millions of followers on something called Twitch, disrupted life in downtown Reykjavík this weekend when he was livestreaming his visit there. Hundreds of teenagers, who we suppose follow Cenat on Twitch, showed up to mob him, and someone stole Cenat's hat. Furthermore, over the weekend, a new series of The Four Seasons was being shot in Iceland, and according to local production company True North, they employed over 100 people to facilitate the production.[00:16:15] Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir's Speech At The UN On SaturdayIceland's Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir spoke at the UN General Assembly on Saturday in a speech that has gone, as they say, viral. On the previous day, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke, and while he did so, the majority of UN delegates left the hall. To which Netanyahu responded by saying, “If there are any other moral cowards who haven't left the hall, please do so now.” Iceland's delegation did not leave the hall and received some criticism for not having done so in solidarity with those nations whose representatives did. However, Þorgerður Katrín did respond in her speech, and without naming names said, “We have heard the words ‘moral cowards' from this podium. To me, moral cowards are those leaders of the world who refuse to sit down and negotiate a just and lasting peace. Those leaders who deny access to humanitarian aid for people in desperate need. And moral cowards are those leaders of the world who repeatedly go against and disrespect international law.”[00:24:12] Six Days Of Inga Sæland As PMWhile Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir have been attending the UN General Assembly, Inga Sæland, the Chair of the People's Party, has been acting Prime Minister. Her governance of her party was making headlines as her conduct in sidelining then People's Party minister for education Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson was detailed. Inga then also passed a law to suppress a strike by aircraft mechanics, which had at that point already disrupted Icelandair's flight schedule. This does beg the question to what extent the People's Party is actually just a single person's party, namely that of Inga Sæland.[00:31:48] Unlikely That Iceland Will Be “Carbon-Neutral” As Planned, By 2040On Tuesday last week, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate of Iceland Jóhann Páll Jóhannesson issued new numbers on Iceland's greenhouse gas emissions. Iceland's emissions have gone down by 3.9% in the past year, but the minister is pessimistic about Iceland meeting its 2030 emission target of 41% lower emissions than in 2005, and thinks it is impossible that this government's goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 will be met. He also pointed out that what carbon neutrality means by law has never been defined.[00:37:58] New Tourism TaxFrom June 1 next year, tourists visiting the Golden Circle will be taxed about 4,500 ISK (around 37 USD) each. Through this, the state hopes to collect more than 5 billion ISK next year. Unsurprisingly, tourism companies object to the new tax. The idea is that the tax will be used to pay for infrastructure maintenance.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport The Reykjavík Grapevine's reporting by becoming a subscriber at https://www.grapevine.is/subscribe - We are also a printed magazine. You can subscribe to that too.You can also support The Reykjavík Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHO ARE WE?The Reykjavík Grapevine is an alternative monthly magazine published in Iceland since 2003. We bringing you the news and views on Icelandic culture and society, sprinkled with music coverage, travel content, restaurant reviews and more. More on https://www.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Plus: Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre wants to eliminate all tax on diesel sales until at least Canada Day, the Canadian Police and Peace Officers' annual memorial service in Ottawa has recognized five police officers and a correctional services officer who died this year, a decade after their final concert a staple of Canadiana joined the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The United Nations recently announced a new executive director for the World Food Programme. Luke Lindberg was a Trump administration Agriculture Department official and inherits one of the UN's toughest jobs. Hundreds of millions around the world go hungry every day, and reaching as many as possible is a monumental task. Nick Schifrin discussed more with Carl Skau, the acting director of the WFP. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, the prosecutor charged with misconduct in the failed Broadview Six case, accused Chicago US Attorney Andrew Boutros of making her the scapegoat for a felony prosecution she says he personally directed over her objection.Then, on the rest of the menu, a Moms for Liberty MAGA candidate running on “election integrity” for a California elections office, has been convicted on nine counts of election fraud; Utah state officials say school district book ban decisions are now considered just ‘routine' business, so no public discussion is necessary; and, Ka$h Patel was caught partying with a Russian mixed martial arts manager who the Obama DOJ deported for being a double agent.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where five men were arrested near a UK air base used by the US in the Iran war, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act; and, a German town southeast of Dresden sparked outrage as neo-Nazis and Merz conservatives rallied against displaying Holocaust memorial plaques for being, “woke.”All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live PlayerKeep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help.” — Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Climate scientists have put out a dire warning about this year's El Niño; that it will likely be the worst in recorded history. And if previous ‘super' El Niños are anything to go by, that means that this cycle will bring extreme weather - flooding, drought, wildfires, and hunger- across the world. But how do scientists know what the effects of an El Niño will be? And how do they communicate that information to governments and the public in a way that causes calm preparedness instead of panic?Tom Di Liberto is a former climate scientist for the US government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and a science communicator, who specialises in monitoring El Niño phenomena. He joins us on today's show.Producers: Hannah Moore and Mhairi MacKenzieExecutive producer: Bridget HarneyMix: Travis EvansSenior news editor: China CollinsPhoto: A man wades through water in northern Peru, in 2017, during that year's El Niño. Credit: Ernesto Benavides/AFP.

The United Nations says the world will pass its most important climate target within a few years. So can we bring the planet's temperature back down quickly? Or will the damage be irreversible?In 2015, world leaders agreed in Paris to try to keep the global temperature below 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst effects of climate change. But the UN now says what scientists call "overshoot" is guaranteed, and it may have devastating consequences.Experts are worried that the higher temperature may trigger "tipping points" in vital parts of our planet's climate system, including coral reefs, glaciers, rainforests and ocean currents. Once past their tipping points, they could flip from helping to keep the Earth cool to making it even warmer.In this show, The Climate Question hosts Graihagh Jackson and Jordan Dunbar talk to Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact ResearchProducers: Simon Watts, Melanie Stewart-Smith and Diane Richardson Sound Mix: Tom Brignell and Phil Bull Editor: Simon Watts

Dr. Isaiah Pickens is a clinical psychologist, organizational development specialist, and nationally recognized trauma expert. He is the founder and CEO of iOpening Enterprises, where he helps organizations create healthier, more emotionally intelligent work cultures without sacrificing productivity or well-being. He previously served as Assistant Director at the UCLA-Duke National Center for Child Traumatic Stress and as a clinical assistant professor at NYU School of Medicine. He is also a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leader and Fellow, a Stanford-certified Compassion Specialist, and a recipient of the American Psychological Association Early Career Achievement Award. He is the author of Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Practices in Schools: Building a Climate of Compassion, and through his work, Dr. Pickens is helping individuals and organizations redefine success and unlock their potential through psychological science.

Is the AI ban about saving humanity, or is it the biggest hoax of our lifetime? Two weeks ago, an Anthropic whistleblower named Jacob Coxon warned that AI could kill everyone on Earth within a decade, and within days Bernie Sanders, Steve Bannon, Dario Amodei,Sam Altman, and even Elon Musk were all calling for AI regulation. Jillian Michaels follows the money and finds the same two billionaires behind the warning, the whistleblower, the investigation, and the bill. By the end, you'll know what the AI ban really outlaws, who gets rich when it passes, and the one deadline that decides whether it can still be stopped.IN THIS EPISODE:Anthropic AI Whistleblower Jacob Coxon: Six weeks on the job. A month-old account. 130 million views. The Wall Street Journal ran the story before he hit post. Someone built this alarm long before he pulled it.Bernie Sanders AI Ban and the Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act: Twenty years in prison, a corporate death penalty, and a federal agency that can shut down AI on command. Bernie didn't write it. The people who did stand to make billions.Big Tech AI Regulation Playbook: Six steps that turn a scare into a cartel. Climate, Covid, now AI. The moment the moguls beg you to regulate them is the moment you've already lost.Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth, and the Paris Climate Accord: The dry run. A number on a screen, a judge who called it alarmist, and the funds Gore built two years before the panic. Emissions hit a record high anyway. You paid for all of it.OpenAI Hugging Face Breach: The "fire" behind the bill. Jillian read the report. Nothing stolen, nothing damaged, fixed with a password change. The men who paid for the investigation are the men paying for the ban.China, Davos, and the Global AI Treaty: Paris died with one signature. This one is built so no president can undo it. Six weeks until it's out of your reach for good.