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Episode 52 - Identifying Indoor Environmental Contaminants with Michael SchrantzMichael Schrantz is the founder and operator of Environmental Analytics, a comprehensive indoor environmental quality consulting company that covers a wide range of environmental assessments for residential, commercial, and medical sectors. He has 22 years of active indoor environmental quality and building science experience. Michael is also highly recommended by treating physicians across the globe for his work with patients suffering from CIRS, MCAS, Lyme Disease, SIBO, PANS, PANDAS, ALS, and Alzheimer's. In this episode, Michael sheds light on his extensive expertise in indoor environmental quality assessments. Want to contribute to our efforts? Visit our GoFundMe page to donate today: gofund.me/daf1233eTranscript: https://bit.ly/3InjAjsClick here to obtain this show's resources page: https://bit.ly/3nIWZWEFind us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YoutubeNeed help navigating your mold injury without breaking the bank? Join our low cost education group:  bitly.com/exposingmoldeducationSponsors: Michael Rubino, The Mold Medic and  All American Restoration,  the first and only mold remediation company in the country specializing in remediating mold for people with underlying health conditions or mold sensitivities. They've quickly become the most recommended remediation company  from doctors and mold inspectors nationwide. Pick up your copy of Michael Rubino's book, “The Mold Medic: An Expert's Guide on Mold Remediation, " here: https://amzn.to/3t7wtaUMycotoxins are called the "great masqueraders of the 21st century," because they present as so many different diseases and are often misdiagnosed by many clinicians who treat the symptoms rather than the cause. Let's rule out mycotoxins and help you on the road to better health. Visit Mymycolab and order your test kit today. MyMycoLab -- Making a difference by knowing the difference!Support the show (https://www.gofund.me/daf1233e)

Today's guest is Elizabeth Lewis, Managing Director and Deputy Head of ESG at Blackstone.Blackstone is an investment firm that invests for the long term because building successful, resilient businesses can lead to better returns, stronger communities, and economic growth that works for everyone. As Managing Director and Deputy Head of ESG, Elizabeth supports Blackstone's corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. Before joining Blackstone, Elizabeth led engagement with investors, NGOs, governments, and other stakeholders on climate change and diversity for the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector part of the World Bank Group. Elizabeth was also a Partner and Director of Strategy and Business Development for Terra Alpha Investments. In addition, she established World Resources Institute's Sustainable Investing Program and served as Head of Sustainable Investing. Earlier in her career, Elizabeth was a Principal at Global Environment Fund, a private equity fund focused on clean energy and sustainable forestry, and an advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton.I was excited to sit down with Elizabeth. She explained her role at Blackstone, the mission and approach Blackstone has regarding ESG, and Elizabeth's theory of change around climate. We also dive into a discussion on time-horizon impact climate commitments, if ESG and climate are synonymous, and if capitalism will get us to a clean future. Elizabeth is a well-versed guest, and this episode is a must-listen for those focused on investing and ESG.Enjoy the show!You can find me on twitter @jjacobs22 or @mcjpod and email at info@myclimatejourney.co, where I encourage you to share your feedback on episodes and suggestions for future topics or guests.Episode recorded live January 11th, 2022For more information about Blackstone, visit: https://www.blackstone.com/For more information about this episode, visit: https://myclimatejourney.co/episodes/elizabeth-lewis

Today on Mushroom Hour we have the incredible opportunity to speak with Integrated Land Enhancement found Leif Olson. A native of the western North Carolina mountains, Leif grew up with a deep sense of connection and appreciation for nature.  Early on this relationship was primarily through a creative and imaginative lens, but after over a decade of researching and working in ecology, chemistry, mycology, landscaping and sustainable agriculture he now works to study and improve the natural world with an interdisciplinary approach. After receiving a Bachelor's of Science in Ecology from University of California at Santa Cruz and a Master of Environmental Management in Ecotoxicology at Duke University, Leif spent the following years becoming versed in the rapidly emerging fields of applied mycology and soil biology.  Though it may be unbeknownst to many, we are currently living in a renaissance of knowledge for understanding the processes and interconnectivity of nature. What a great opportunity to learn from a hands-on expert about how we can leverage our emerging understanding of plants, fungi, microorganisms, nutrients, water and more to enhance the resiliency, fertility and productivity of our landscapes. TOPICS COVERED:Childhood in Nature, Studying Ecology, Mycelium RunningEnvironmental Conditions Bioremediation Can AddressUnbounded Ability of Natural Organisms Benefits of Fungi to the EnvironmentChemistry of Fungal Decomposition & Ligninolytic EnzymesInteractions Between Fungi, Bacteria Virsuses and More in SoilTechnology in Applied MycologyContaminant Removal – Organic, Inorganic, PathogensEngineering & Implementing Bioremediation ProjectsReal-World Examples of Bioremediation ProjectsGeomycology & BiogeochemistryEvolution of Environmental Institutions & Regulatory FrameworksAll groups of Fungi Can Break Down Contaminants?Advice in Pursuing Bioremediation ProjectsEPISODE RESOURCES: Integrated Land Enhancement: https://integratedlandenhancement.com/Applied Mycology Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/appliedmycology/Fungi for the People: https://fungiforthepeople.org/Mushroom Mountain: https://mushroommountain.com/Lentinus tigrinus (AKA Tiger Sawgill Mushroom): https://www.mushroomexpert.com/lentinus_tigrinus.htmlHericium erinaceus (AKA Lions Mane): https://www.mushroomexpert.com/hericium_erinaceus.html

One of my favorite New Year's reviews is under the title of “Person” of the Year. In the past, I have singled out Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Ethics Officers, Prosecutors, and Whistleblowers.For 2021, the choice is obvious – the most important trend is the rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) programs. In second place, I would choose Supply Chain Management and Risks, given the importance of supply chain management in the post-pandemic world. In the end, ESG dominated the headlines and earned the annual recognition as the issue of the year. 

Environmental justice groups have been working for years to help communities facing health and environmental problems from nearby polluting industries, and three states have recently emerged as leaders in helping the cause. What are these states doing differently, and what lessons can the rest of the country take from them? Law360 senior environmental reporter Juan Carlos Rodriguez joins the podcast this week to explain. Also this week: The end of the “pharma bro” as Martin Shkreli gets an industry ban and $65 million fine; dropped federal charges against an MIT professor who allegedly concealed his ties to the Chinese government; and finally a hefty verdict against southern cooking chain Cracker Barrel for serving a cleaning agent to a customer.

* INTERVIEW: Tony Arterburn, WiseWolf.gold. In just the last 2 yrs the US printed 80% of all the currency in circulation. People in every country are being attacked with inflation AND sanctions in the forms of Covid restrictions. What can we learn from Venezuela, who was hit with hyperinflation AND sanctions? * IRS will require facial scans for everything but sending them money. This all began as economic warfare and sanctions and it's escalating along with an army of 80,000 new IRS agents* Federal Reserve releases 35 page paper on CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)* Millions stolen in literal highway robbery as cops in California & Kansas repeatedly rob armored cars of cash, claiming “civil asset forfeiture”. * Soros' Dirty Dozen DA's supporting criminals. * Jordan Peterson resigns his tenured position, fed up with the immoral and insane university system. The same approaches of “Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity” (DIE) are now invading the corporate world with “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) programs* FOX News pushes Biden to send NATO to war in UkraineFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughZelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at:  $davidknightshowBTC to:  bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Mail: David Knight POB 1323 Elgin, TX 78621

* INTERVIEW: Tony Arterburn, WiseWolf.gold. In just the last 2 yrs the US printed 80% of all the currency in circulation. People in every country are being attacked with inflation AND sanctions in the forms of Covid restrictions. What can we learn from Venezuela, who was hit with hyperinflation AND sanctions? * IRS will require facial scans for everything but sending them money. This all began as economic warfare and sanctions and it's escalating along with an army of 80,000 new IRS agents* Federal Reserve releases 35 page paper on CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency)* Millions stolen in literal highway robbery as cops in California & Kansas repeatedly rob armored cars of cash, claiming “civil asset forfeiture”. * Soros' Dirty Dozen DA's supporting criminals. * Jordan Peterson resigns his tenured position, fed up with the immoral and insane university system. The same approaches of “Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity” (DIE) are now invading the corporate world with “Environmental, Social and Governance” (ESG) programs* FOX News pushes Biden to send NATO to war in UkraineFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughZelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at:  $davidknightshowBTC to:  bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Mail: David Knight POB 1323 Elgin, TX 78621

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In this episode, I tackled the increasingly woke Forbes article about Blackrock CEO Larry Fink's views on capitalism and commercial progress. Bottom line, if something makes you MORE competitive, DO IT... If you are sacrificing part of your competitive edge in order to virtue signal, don't. If it helps you it isn't a virtue signal, it is already good business. https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaelperegrine/2022/01/18/larry-fink-goes-on-the-offense-for-stakeholder-capitalism/Text KKRS to: 713-528-8219Telegram Community: https://t.me/killbiggerTwitter: https://twitter.com/kylekeeganradioCheck out https://KillBigger.comThe American Precious Metals Exchange at https://apmex.comJoin the discussion at https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/threads/kaks-kill-bigger-radio-show.95326/ DISCLAIMER! I am NOT your financial advisor. Do your own research. I advocate heavily that you should make intelligent and informed decisions based on your own understanding or hire someone that does this for you.The Kyle Keegan Radio Show and The iTalk Media Network™️ is © Atlas Southwest LLC.

This week we are rebroadcasting our interview with Donna Haraway, originally aired in August of 2019. Since her 1985 essay, “A Cyborg Manifesto,” scholar Donna Haraway has transformed how theorists, academics, and artists think about humans' deep and entangled relationships with technology, beyond-human kin, and each other. Through an ongoing practice of thoughtful and curious investigation, Donna continues to unravel the myth of human exceptionalism, the hyper individualism of capitalist culture and Western traditions, and the rigid binaries we so often construct between the self and others. Attending to the intersection of biology, culture and politics, Donna Haraway is a Distinguished Professor Emerita in the History of Consciousness Department at the University of California Santa Cruz. She earned her PhD in Biology at Yale in 1972 and writes and teaches in science and technology studies, feminist theory, and multispecies studies. Haraway's most recent works include Staying with the Trouble: Making Kin in the Chthulucene; a feature-length film by Fabrizio Terravova, titled Donna Haraway: Story Telling for Earthly Survival; and Making Kin Not Population, a publication co-edited with Adele Clarke that addresses questions of human numbers, feminist anti-racist reproductive and environmental justice, and multispecies flourishing. Music by Jeremy Harris. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.

Tom Duncan, Head of Research and Investment Strategy for Cromwell Property Group joins Bold Founder Caleb Parker for the seventh episode of Season 6 to discuss Tom's recent publication in Insight Magazine, titled ‘Office 2025: The Next Evolutionary Cycle'. The two discuss how office demand is changing, thus creating a gap between supply & demand, and an abundance of misaligned stock, and what this means for commercial real estate investors. Tom shares how this moment in the market can seem scary, but that office evolution is nothing new, and we're now entering the age of Space-as-a-Service.  Caleb gives a shout out to Samantha McClary for her article on Bold in EG. Connect with Tom Duncan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-duncan-ab9a6724/ Connect with Caleb Parker on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebparker/ If you have any questions or feedback on this episode, email podcast@workbold.co Value Bombs: When I read research papers from the real estate community it tends to be from a traditional mindset, but you've come across, dare I say ‘woke' in this. - Caleb I think up-close that the change that we're having at the moment in the market is quite scary for landlords and for investors... but if we zoom out onto a much longer time horizon, I think that gives us more balance that this is just the latest iteration of a constant process of invention and reinvention. - Tom We think what's happened in 2020 is the dawn of the age of Space-as-a-Service. - Tom In order to attract employees, I think offices must work harder and they must give them a better proposition. - Tom I think that we in commercial real estate have to stand up and be champions of this really good company culture and lead by example. - Caleb I just think we in commercial real estate have the opportunity to make such a positive impact on all the communities we go into. - Caleb Resources: TSK Documentary Insight Magazine ‘Offices 2025: The Next Evolutionary Cycle' Article Cromwell Property Group The Economist Magazine  The Economist Podcast MIPIM 2022, Cannes Shout Outs: James Goldsmith Antony Slumbers Dror Poleg  Samantha McClary About Our Guests: Tom Duncan https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-duncan-ab9a6724/  https://twitter.com/tduncan_insight  Tom Duncan is the Head of Research and Investment Strategy for Cromwell Property Group. In his role, Tom is responsible for setting the research strategy for Cromwell's international platform. His team analyses market economic and thematic change to provide research and advice to the business, its clients and investors on investment opportunities. His advice supports the investment decision making process informs new fund launches and the allocation of capital expenditure with an existing mandate. Tom joined Cromwell in 2021, not long ago from Swiss Life Asset Managers, Europe's largest institutional owner of real estate, where he spent four years and was laterally director of strategy and innovation with research responsibility. Prior to that he spent two years at JLL in the UK as an Associate Director in the Corporate Research Team. Previously, he spent five years working in Australia at Hill PDA, an Economic Consultancy, and Colliers international as head of New South Wales and ACT research. Tom holds Master's degrees in property development from the UTS Sydney and Town and Country Planning from the University of Sheffield. About Our Host: Caleb Parker https://www.linkedin.com/in/calebparker/ Caleb Parker is an American entrepreneur in London, and Founder of Bold (acquired by Newable/NewFlex in 2019).He believes in "challenging the status quo" and is a champion for entrepreneurial and innovative thinking.Caleb has served as founder, Board member, advisor, investor and consultant to numerous startups and small businesses, and has a keen focus on innovation and technology, with interests in the MICE market, Space-as-a-Service, and the future of work.Caleb has been a guest lecturer, speaker, and moderator for topics such as entrepreneurship, the sharing economy, the future of work and commercial real estate at academic institutions and large corporations. He regularly takes the stage at numerous trade conferences as keynote speaker, MC, host or facilitator.Earlier in his career, Caleb was named one of Savannah, Georgia's “40 under 40” business leaders" in 2006 after launching two successful small businesses in the city's booming hospitality industry. A year later he moved to Washington, DC to join the The Regus Group DC management team. In 2009, Caleb co-founded a flexible workspace consulting firm where he brokered flexible workspace and advised businesses on agile working strategies.Caleb is one of the first licensed commercial real estate agents to speak on the flexible working trends and the rise of flexible workspace, and has been quoted in numerous publications. Timestamps [05:00] Tom gives a brief overview of Cromwell and the portfolio. Cromwell Property Group is an international investment manager with $8bn of assets split 50/50 between Europe and APAC. [06:00] What is the background on the research that led to the outcomes in the article ‘Office 2025: The Next Evolutionary Cycle'? The feature of the office was subject to such fierce debate in the industry and in the media more generally, they felt much of that debate was misinformed and subject to overly negative sentiment. Survey data shows that there are benefits for both employee and employer to utilising the office as a working environment.  Working patterns will change to accommodate office and home working, and where people end up working will be based on the tasks they need to complete.  There will be more incentivisation to get people back into the office. [11:00] Can you provide some context on the gap between supply and demand and where does Space-as-a-Service fit in? Employees and building occupiers now hold the power. Landlords should be viewing themselves as service providers to their customers, the occupiers, and this should lead to a physical evolution of the type of space that's provided.  [16:20] Your article quotes “[investors in real estate should] act with conviction to dispose of misalign stock and acquire product, which is, or can be aligned to future occupier demand”. Do Real Estate Investors not usually act with conviction? Real estate can be guilty of ‘herd mentality', meaning they follow the same patterns.  Acting with conviction might mean going against the grain or put themselves in an uncomfortable position based on the narrative at the time.  [18:40] What's your view on building from the ground up versus buying and repurpose? Much of the existing stock will need to be repositioned to make sure that it aligns with what occupiers of today want and occupies as tomorrow as well. Environmental factors mean it will be increasingly difficult to create new buildings from scratch, so repurposing an existing building will be much more environmentally friendly.  [23:30] How does Cromwell look at rolling out Space-as-a-Service across the portfolio? A tailored approach depending on offices, locations and market need.    [24:50] Quickfire round questions. Tom's go to for workplace insight are Antony Slumbers, Dror Poleg, The Economist Magazine and Podcast Tom would like to use a magic wand to see us valuing environmental factors far more highly in real estate. Tom's favourite holiday destination is Brisbane, Australia.  Sponsors Headline Sponsor: TSK TSK creates inspiring workplaces for some of the world's biggest brands across the UK and Ireland, They've been working for 25 years to deliver the best employee experiences and the vision of their clients. Not only do they create great places to work, TSK share workplace content every week from the latest data to inspiring spaces they've designed and built. You can read their latest insights at www.tskgroup.co.uk or check out their LinkedIn and Instagram pages to become a follower, fan and friend. Fortune Favours the Bold Bold merges property management & Space-as-a-Service to drive asset value and help office customers grow faster. Now part of NewFlex (www.workbold.co)  Future Proof Your Portfolio with NewFlex NewFlex delivers and manages a range of branded solutions for every type of building, in every type of location, for every type of occupier. Including the flexibility to develop your own brand. All enabled by flexible management contracts where we are invested in making money for you. (www.newflex.com) Launch Your Own Podcast Kopus.com is the leading podcast production and strategic content company for brands, organisations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you up with the right strategy, equipment, training, and guidance and content to ensure you sound amazing while speaking to your niche audience and networking with your perfect clients. Get in touch jason@kopus.com Subscribe to the #WorkBold Podcast https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/workbold-podcast-6868874680095277056/

The U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF/JRMC), Yokosuka detachment has thousands of gallons of oil routinely drained from ships coming into dry dock.  Special teams have to be on standby and ready at any given time to remedy a spill.  Shop X-99 consists of 65 members, 28 of which are oil specialists.  Shop X-99 also holds the seven member ‘Mada Yatte Tanda (MYT) team.  This team, in keeping with SRF/JRMC's organizational goals, decided to improve technology, specifically their burdensome, unwieldy equipment used for oil clean up. After identify stakeholders, the team used a tree diagram to describe methods and tools used in the clean up process.  After answering questions, they determined the root causes of their difficulty of clean up was mostly the machinery they used.  The team used hand-operated skimmers to chase the oil, they had to use dozens of hoses.  Set up and transportation was time-consuming and required many workers.  The team decided to completely reverse the system of clean up and since there was no funding, they had to create their own equipment with what they had on hand.  The new process and equipment exceeded the goals of the MYT team and provided many intangible benefits. Learn more about #QualityMatters & Texas Quality Assurance :LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter  | Instagram  | YouTubewww.qmcast.com | Texas Quality Assurance

There are a number of trend-based marketing strategies you can implement to achieve profit breakthroughs in 2022.   In today's episode, host Roland Frasier gives us the inside scoop on a lot of cool things going on right now in the business world. He walks us through the first five today and will share the rest in an upcoming episode.    Listen in if you want to stay on top of both what's happening now and what's coming down the pike.   Trend #1: ESG   This is one you hear a lot about in the investment banking world. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. There's a tremendous focus right now on sustainability and corporate responsibility to keep the environment healthy (E), doing social good (S), and building in protections against the companies doing bad things (G).   There are a lot of funds right now set up to do ESG investing. The more focused we are on being sustainable, environmentally-conscious, and socially responsible, the more we'll get business from these bigger companies focused on it. Consumers are demanding this too, so you're winning on both sides.   Ask yourself: what could I do in my business, or what business could I acquire to become more sustainable? Things like rethinking your supply chain, reducing your carbon footprint, and giving back environmentally. From a social perspective, what can I do to contribute? Give back to your local community or the world at large, or specific organizations like Black Lives Matter.   Trend #2: DEI    Yes, there are a lot of acronyms to keep track of. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.  From a diversity (D) standpoint, when it comes to the people working with us—at all levels of the business—we should be diverse both racially and socio-economically.    How can we get people of different genders, however they might identify, to get involved in the company so we can get different perspectives? How can we be friendly to the LGBTQ+ community? Not just people we're selling to, but people in management, in executive positions, on the board. Studies have shown that diverse companies are more profitable, come up with more ideas, and are more innovative.   The equity (E) part is how do we give people ownership and have stakeholders that are diverse? Stakeholders who will profit and be uplifted by their involvement and the things they contribute to the company.   Inclusion (I) is very broad. How are we going to be aware of all these different interests out there, and how can we serve them? What opportunities do we have in the company to bring these diverse viewpoints in and how can we facilitate this? There's a lot of money flowing to companies that are DEI-aware. This is a huge trend and theme in 2022, and will probably go for the rest of this decade.    Trend #3: The Great Resignation   There's a whole flow of people, mostly young people, leaving their jobs saying, “I'm not happy with where I am. I'm not happy with the progress I'm making, with the prospects I have of getting to do something profitable and fulfilling and socially responsible.” People want to contribute to the world, feel good, and take care of themselves.   The Great Resignation is creating real problems for businesses. The opportunity here to think about is: how do we serve all the people who are leaving the workforce and starting businesses for the first time? People want to be entrepreneurs and go into business for themselves.    Starting a business is really hard, so you're going to see people wanting to reenter the workforce, but in better jobs. We'll need career counselors, headhunters, people to help those who failed in businesses and have challenges, business coaches, career training, etc. Anything that will serve the significant portion of people who are working remotely.   Trend #4: Reallocating the Supply Chain   For the past two years, there's been a big challenge in getting goods. We're seeing huge inflation rates. A lot of it has to do with a catch-up period after production was reduced or completely stopped when the pandemic hit.   There are 96 cargo ships in the LA/Long Beach port right now backed up. This will be worked out, but will probably take a couple years. Big opportunity: how can I reallocate the supply chain?    A lot of companies that were acquiring supplies from overseas don't want to get blindsided again and will move some/all of their manufacturing to North America (Mexico or the U.S.). If you can look and find markets where labor and location is inexpensive, this will be profitable.   Trend #5: AI   A lot of humans are being replaced with AI (Artificial Intelligence) right now and this is only the beginning. There's a huge need for companies with the ability to integrate AI with humans. We have AI agencies where AI is writing campaign ads and copy, and it's coming out better than what the humans were writing. The AI is winning. We're hitting the point where computer intelligence is exceeding human beings.   Where's the profit here? Get involved in AI verticalizations. Be part of the companies that are providing AI solutions, AI integrations, helping companies integrate AI, training people to service and work the AI as an AI technician, displacement training to help the people being displaced by AI.    These are five of the biggest trends Roland believes will provide some very profitable opportunities in 2022 and beyond. Stay tuned for Part 2!   OUR PARTNERS: 7 Steps to Scalable workbook Get a free proposal from Conversion Fanatics Get 3% cash back on your ad spend with AdCard Get Roland's book, Zero Down, FREE Join Roland's next EPIC Challenge  

E.O. Wilson was sometimes called "the father of biodiversity," sometimes "a modern-day Darwin," and sometimes simply "Ant Man." His recent death was an enormous loss to the world of biology and environmentalism.  You'll hear him tell wonderful stories here, including one about how a childhood disability gave him a great advantage in his work. You'll also get to know two major figures in a related field: ethnobotany. Richard Schultes created the field with his groundbreaking studies in the Amazon, back in the 1940's & 50's. He studied the plants that the indigenous populations used for healing, in an effort to identify new molecules that could be used in modern medicine. Along the way, he discovered over 2,000 plants previously unknown to science. One of Schultes' proteges was Wade Davis, who furthered the work of ethnobotany, and today is a best-selling author of books about indigenous cultures around the world.

Meet climate tech champion, Kamaele Terry and her Charger Help! Plus, LA's climate champion, Ron Finley. Who knew you could spin thread out of spoiled milk?! And hometown climate community champs, Africatown, Alabama.

Jon Turk earned a Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1971 and was nominated by National Geographic as one of the Top Ten Adventurers of the Year in 2012. Between these bookends, Jon co-authored the first college-level environmental science textbook in North America, followed by 35 additional texts in environmental, physical, and earth sciences. At the same time, he kayaked around Cape Horn and across the North Pacific from Japan to Alaska, mountain biked across the northern Gobi in Mongolia and made numerous first ski descents and first rock climbing ascents around the globe. During extended travel in northeast Siberia, Jon's worldview was altered by Moolynaut, a Siberian shaman, and his later books reflect these spiritual journeys.Follow Jon on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.ORDER: Tracking Lions, Myth, and Wilderness in Samburu

Daniel Turner, founder and Director of Power the Future, talks about their new report: “Crisis: The Man-Made Energy Shortfall Heading for America.”… After years of record low energy prices, Americans saw a reversal in 2020 with fully 20% of Americans unable to pay their energy bills. Jacki gives tips on how to save money in a time when energy prices are skyrocketing …A prestigious American political science journal publishes a paper by a University of Virginia professor calling for “authoritarian environmentalism,” to combat climate change, modeled after Covid policy, which gets scarier by the day: Jacki reports on new microchip for humans that tracks vax status “whether we like it or not,” in the words of its manufacturer…France's Macron says French citizens cannot buy or sell in the marketplace unless they are vaccinated, but assures that he will stop short of incarceration…Canada's Trudeau likewise referred to the unvaxxed as “taking up space” and asked whether they should be “tolerated.”… World population continues to grow, with the world's largest countries, like China, seeing the rapid expansion of fertility clinics. Jacki's takeaway: the growing world population will need more energy, not less, as the decade wears on… Then, Jacki praises the Wall Street Journal for calling out Zuckerberg for spending over $300 million to partially privatize the 2020 election operations - a practice that Texas and other jurisdictions are outlawing. 

Youth climate champion, Wilson Oryema, plus Philly's Bennett Composting. Climate sporting champ, also Lew Blaustein and his EcoAthletes.

Boris Johnson suffered the toughest day of his premiership on Wednesday when he faced calls to quit after he admitted attending a Number 10 “bring your own booze” party during lockdown, the commodities boom has extended to nickel which reached its highest level in a decade, environmentalist activists are targeting public relations firms, and Beyond Meat has become one of the most shorted companies on US stock market. Subscribe to the FT News Briefing on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyMentioned in this podcast:Nickel hits 10-year high as electric vehicle production ramps upActivists target public relations groups for greenwashing fossil fuelsShort sellers pile into Beyond MeatBoris Johnson faces calls to resign after ‘bring your own booze' eventThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon and Marc Filippino. The show's editor is Jess Smith. Additional help by Peter Barber and Gavin Kallmann. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are rebroadcasting our interview with Vijay Prashad, originally aired in February of 2021. Emboldened by the rapid development of technology, a cultural ethos of rugged individualism, globalization, and the monopolization of our media, the era of efficiency in the so-called Global North has significantly altered our communal symbiosis. For many, acts of service that would have once been fulfilled by neighbors and community have now been replaced by apps and gig workers, ultimately commodifying most of our social relations in one form or another. This week on the podcast, we are joined by guest Vijay Prashad to explore how societies take care of themselves, what true public action looks like in crisis, and how movements across the world have resisted the privatization of life and the devaluation of care that we have become accustomed to. Vijay Prashad is the Director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, Chief Editor at LeftWord Books and Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter. His most recent book is Washington Bullets, just out from Monthly Review Press with a preface by Evo Morales Ayma. Music by Nathan Keck, Lizabett Russo, Sidi Touré, and Jon Yonts. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.

Momentum on climate action is unstoppable. Investors, businesses, and the public are demanding policymakers get serious about reducing emissions. Legislation from the U.S. and EU offers challenges and incentives for businesses worldwide. How will these proposed laws impact companies, and importantly, can they deliver on the promise of making tangible progress in the fight against climate change?   Our latest episode of The Sidley Podcast grapples with those questions and many others. Join host and Sidley partner, Sam Gandhi, as he speaks with three of the firm's thought leaders on the subject — Nicolas Lockhart, Andrew Shoyer, and Brittany Bolen. Nic is a partner in Sidley's Geneva office and a member of the firm's Global Arbitration, Trade, and Advocacy practice. Andy co-leads Sidley's Global Arbitration, Trade, and Advocacy practice and is a partner in the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Brittany is a senior policy advisor in the firm's Environmental and Government Strategies practices in Sidley's Washington, D.C. office.Executive Producer: John Metaxas, WallStreetNorth Communications, Inc.

Terraformation's trillion tree goal, plus meet climate champions, Mothers of the Forest. #TreesAreTheKey Awareness Week, and tree music from Diego Stocco.

Andrew Hughes Seattle area high altitude athlete is our guest for this episode.Growing up in Poulsbo Andrew grew up playing outside and enjoying nature. He also grew up with Mount Rainier visible to him on a regular (remember we have clouds here) basis.  Life has a way of happening and it was not until Andrew was in his 30's that Mount Rainier would be a major player in Andrews life.Climbing Mount Rainier helped open Andrew to a world of challenges and opportunities.  He has now climbed the highest peaks on every single continent!  In 2022 he will be going to the north pole on an expedition.  Climbing, hiking, and high altitude athletic activities are now an iintegral part of Andrew's lifeDuring our conversation Andrew shares stories about some of his climbs. How he purposed to his finance from the summit of Mount Everest!  How climbing, and exploring can help raise awareness of Human Rights, Conservation, and Environmental issue.  We also find out how coffee can be considered self care when climbing mountains!If you are an outdoor enthusiast you will find Andrew to be inspirational.  If you have a desire to climb mountains Andrew's journeys can help motivate, educate and inspire.   Grab a cup of coffee and listen in to Andrew Hughes as he tells us how he Keeps One Foot On The Mountain and One Foot in Advocacy.Thanks for tuning into this episode of the Exploring Washington State Podcast! If the information in our conversations and interviews are enjoyable and valuable to you, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing listeners just like you! If you want to read about some of the many amazing places to explore in Washington State, you should just pack your bags and go! Explore Washington State is the perfect place for inspiration.    Check it out today.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ExploringWash)

Zambian climate champion, Brighton Kaoma, plus the Zambia's Youth Environment Network. Keeping the faith with the Catholic Youth Network For Environmental Sustainability in Africa, and Middle East climate champs, Goumbook.com.

Terraformation's trillion tree goal, plus meet climate champions, Mothers of the Forest. #TreesAreTheKey Awareness Week, and tree music by Diego Stocco.

➢ Message us "skinny fat" to get started @ColossusFit (5-6 spots available)➢ Are You Skinny Fat? Here's How To Not Be: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PU13eS5U6WSSHuc8oEG4B?si=9ce9457daab8436e Welcome to Motivation Monday, where every Monday we answer all of your questions and have some real talks about life & fitness & get you fired up for the week! In this episode we talk about how to get rid of skinny-fat, tips to start meditating and best new years resolutions & goals.(0:00) - Intro(0:55) - Kyle quote: Change is 50% mental, and 50% environMENTAL. (2:30) Josh quote: Motivation gets you started, good habits keep you going - it's like brushing your teeth or showering, I just do it and I just do that about my entire life.(4:41) - Weekly thoughts/recommendations(13:07) - Client shoutout: Rykan(14:15) - Question 1: Top tips to begin meditating? I've been wanting to get into it for a while now but struggle with consistently doing it. I almost feel like a failure. (21:27) - Question 2: What are your new years goals/resolutions?(25:07) - Question 3: If I want to lose that last little bit of stubborn fat and gain muscle, should I be in a calorie deficit or surplus while strength training? (29:28) - Question 4: Another question I had was is it true that doing high intensity cardio while in a deficit will eat away at muscle?Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Join our exclusive FREE facebook group: https://bit.ly/3snmT26➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique:  https://colossusfitness.com/Support the show (https://www.colossusfitness.com)

DC bans single-use plastic, plus more new 2022 climate change laws. Aquamation: A ‘Green' Cremation Alternative.

Welcome to The Hydrogen Podcast!In episode 079, Hydrogen goes racing in Saudi Arabia. The hydrogen economy in Korea is drawing attention. And let's talk ESG. All of this on today's hydrogen podcast.  Thank you for listening and I hope you enjoy the podcast. Please feel free to email me at info@thehydrogenpodcast.com with any questions. Also, if you wouldn't mind subscribing to my podcast using your preferred platform... I would greatly appreciate it. Respectfully,Paul RoddenVISIT THE HYDROGEN PODCAST WEBSITEhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.comCHECK OUT OUR BLOGhttps://thehydrogenpodcast.com/blog/WANT TO SPONSOR THE PODCAST? Send us an email to: info@thehydrogenpodcast.comNEW TO HYDROGEN AND NEED A QUICK INTRODUCTION?Start Here: The 6 Main Colors of Hydrogen

Environmental historian Emily O'Gorman explains why it's a mistake to set wetlands aside as areas not available for human interaction and use. Philosopher Lee McIntyre urges a push back against science denial and disinformation. David Rooney on how clocks have been deployed as instruments of faith, money and power, imposing social order and regulating behaviour.

Extinction fighters, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, plus RSPB "Birdsong Radio" mellows all climate change stress harshness. Climate and Hot Poet, Francesca Beard, and the Granthams--the billionaire climate change fighting power couple--double down on serious green investing.

Consumer demand for transparency and sustainability of their food system is leading to more and more agrochemical restrictions to address concerns for pollinators, noenicitinoids, and drift. Additionally, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investors are putting pressure on the chemical industry to improve their metrics. Pam Marrone, Founder and CEO of Marrone Bio Innovations outlines the market, status, and potential for biologicals in this excerpt from our 2020 Sustainable Ag Expo. Bringing a new pesticide to market can cost upwards of 300 million dollars and takes an average of 21 years. These challenges have big companies looking at new technologies like biologicals. Bringing a biological to market costs five to 10 million and can be accomplished in three to four years. Growers are seeing that using an integrated solution creates a better final product. Biologicals offer new modes of action, the ability to spray up until harvest, and short reentry times. Plus, they can allow growers to improve soil health and reduce greenhouse gasses.   References: 87: Developing New Winegrape Varieties   94: Effective Vineyard Spraying (Rebroadcast) 122: Preserving Agriculture Land to Combat Climate Change Pesticidal natural products – status and future potential SIP Certified Sustainable Ag Expo Tailgate | 1/14/2022 |  Salinity 101 - Science and Management of Increasing Salinity in a Drier Climate

This week we are rebroadcasting our interview with Tricia Hersey of the Nap Ministry, originally aired in June of 2020. With a historical analysis of slavery and plantation labor, this week's episode prompts us, at this critical time, to consider what is stolen from those among us who cannot rest under white supremacy and capitalism. In this incredibly rich offering, we speak with Tricia on the myths of grind culture, rest as resistance, and reclaiming our imaginative power through sleep. Capitalism and white supremacy have tricked us into believing that our self-worth is tied to our productivity. Tricia shares with us the revolutionary power of rest. Tricia Hersey is a Chicago native living in Atlanta with over 20 years of experience collaborating with communities as a performance artist, theater maker, spiritual director, and community organizer. She is the founder of The Nap Ministry, an organization that examines rest as a form of resistance by curating safe spaces for the community to rest via Collective Napping Experiences, immersive workshops and performance art installations. Her research interests include black liberation theology, womanism, somatics, and cultural trauma. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Divinity from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Music by Seba Kaapstad, Real J Wallace, and Beautiful Chorus. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.

The top two trends to combat climate change in 2022!  Meet eco-artist Mariah Reading, and in climate tech, Greenlight Biosciences.

Jan. 4, 2021 - The Climate Action Council has completed its roadmap to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, but environmentalists like Mark Dunlea say there are some glaring omissions in the plan and question whether it should have been bolder.

More top ten trends to expect to combat climate change in 2022, including countries will revise their COP26 commitments, hydrogen rises and grey water technology bubbles to the top.

CLICK HERE to listen to episode audio (4:20).Sections below are the following: Transcript of Audio Audio Notes and Acknowledgments ImagesExtra Information Sources Related Water Radio Episodes For Virginia Teachers (Relevant SOLs, etc.). Unless otherwise noted, all Web addresses mentioned were functional as of 12-31-21.TRANSCRIPT OF AUDIO From the Cumberland Gap to the Atlantic Ocean, this is Virginia Water Radio for the week of January 3, 2022.  This revised episode from January 2014 is part of a series this year of winter-related episodes. For this first week of 2022, we listen in on one Virginian's annual New Year's challenge to the laws of physics and chemistry—water-temperature physics and chemistry, that is.  Have a listen for about 35 seconds. SOUNDS AND VOICE - ~35 sec – “It's the New Year, on the shore of the New River. It's 22 degrees and perfect time for a swim. Happy New Year, everyone! Happy New Year! [Series of exclamations about the cold.] Ah, welcome to Antarctica.” You've been listening to Blacksburg resident Alan Moore during the 2014 version of his annual New Year's Day wade into the New River.  The watery welcome to that January 1st—unaided by a wet-suit—lasted only a few seconds, not as much because of the 22-degree air temperature as because of the 39-degree water temperature.  Water that cold can cause exhaustion or unconsciousness within 15 to 30 minutes, and even water at 60 or 70 degrees can be dangerously chilling over one to two hours, depending on a person's body size and other factors. Water's capacity to chill a human body is much greater than that of air at the same temperature, for two reasons.  First, liquids generally conduct heat more rapidly than gases, because liquids are denser (that is, the molecules are closer together).  And second, liquid water has chemical attractions between molecules that can absorb high amounts of energy, such as heat energy coming from a person's body.  These and other interactions among water, heat, and temperature are part of water's thermodynamics, and they exert a big influence on weather, aquatic environments, biology, and taking a plunge on New Year's or any other day. Thanks to Alan Moore for lending his voice and wade-in sounds to this episode.  We close this first episode of the New Year with about 45 seconds of music to give a hydrological hello to 2022. Here's “New Year's Water,” by Torrin Hallett, a graduate student at the Yale School of Music. MUSIC - ~46 sec – instrumental. SHIP'S BELL Virginia Water Radio is produced by the Virginia Water Resources Research Center, part of Virginia Tech's College of Natural Resources and Environment.  For more Virginia water sounds, music, or information, visit us online at virginiawaterradio.org, or call the Water Center at (540) 231-5624.  Thanks to Stewart Scales for his banjo version of Cripple Creek to open and close this episode.  In Blacksburg, I'm Alan Raflo, thanking you for listening, and wishing you health, wisdom, and good water. AUDIO NOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This Virginia Water Radio episode revises and replaces Episode 195, 1-6-14. Thanks to Alan Moore for allowing Virginia Water Radio to record sounds during his annual New River wade-in on January 1, 2014.“New Year's Water” is copyright 2016 by Torrin Hallett, used with permission.  Thanks very much to Torrin for composing the piece especially for Virginia Water Radio.  Torrin is a 2018 graduate of Oberlin College and Conservatory in Oberlin, Ohio; a 2020 graduate in Horn Performance from Manhattan School of Music in New York; and a 2021 graduate of the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.  He is currently a graduate student at the Yale School of Music. More information about Torrin is available online at https://www.facebook.com/torrin.hallett.  This music was used previously by Virginia Water Radio in Episode 349, 1-2-17.Click here if you'd like to hear the full version (1 min./11 sec.) of the “Cripple Creek” arrangement/performance by Stewart Scales that opens and closes this episode.  More information about Mr. Scales and the group New Standard, with which Mr. Scales plays, is available online at http://newstandardbluegrass.com. IMAGES Two photos of the New River near the county line between Giles and Montgomery counties in Virginia, looking upstream: At dawn on January 1, 2014 (upper photo) and at 8:40 a.m. on January 1, 2022 (lower photo). EXTRA INFORMATION ABOUT COLD WATER SAFETY The following is quoted from the National Weather Service, “Cold Water Hazards and Safety,” online at https://www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater. “Warm air doesn't always mean warm water in lakes, streams or oceans.  Fifty-five degree water may not sound very cold, but it can be deadly.  Plunging into cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren't prepared for what the sudden exposure can do to your body and brain.  Warm air temperatures can create a false sense of security for boaters and beach goers, so if you are planning to be on or near the water, arrive knowing the conditions and how to protect yourself.  Cold water drains body heat up to 4 times faster than cold air.  When your body hits cold water, “cold shock” can cause dramatic changes in breathing, heart rate and blood pressure.  The sudden gasp and rapid breathing alone creates a greater risk of drowning even for confident swimmers in calm waters. In rougher open water this danger increases.  Unplanned immersion in cold water can be life-threatening for anyone without protection from the temperatures or a lifejacket to help you stay afloat.  When Cold Shock and Hypothermia begin to impact your ability to think and act, life jackets and flotation can create extra time for help to arrive or for you to get out of danger.   Even the most experienced cold water surfers, swimmers or boaters know to prepare for the conditions.” SOURCES Used for Audio Encyclopedia Britannica, “Thermodynamics,” online at https://www.britannica.com/science/thermodynamics. J. J. Hidore and J. E. Oliver, Climatology—An Atmospheric Science, MacMillian, New York, 1993, pages 55-58. Linus Pauling, General Chemistry, Dover, New York, 1970, pages 343-350. On survival in cold water: National Weather Service, “Cold Water Safety,” online at https://www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater. University of Minnesota Sea Grant, “Hypothermia Prevention: Survival in Cold Water,” at http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/coastal_communities/hypothermia; see the site's “How Long Have I Got?” section for information on how long one can survive being immersed in cold water. For More Information about Cold Weather Safety, Hypothermia, and Frostbite National Weather Service, “Cold Weather Safety,” online at https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Prevent Hypothermia & Frostbite,” online at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/staysafe/hypothermia.html. Virginia Department of Health, “Newsroom/Winter Weather Preparedness,” at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/news/public-relations-contacts/winter-weather-preparedness/. RELATED VIRGINIA WATER RADIO EPISODES All Water Radio episodes are listed by category at the Index link above (http://www.virginiawaterradio.org/p/index.html).  See particularly the “Science” and “Weather/Climate/Natural Disasters” subject categories. Following are links to other episodes that focus on an incoming New Year. Episode 296, 12-28-15 – Setting a Course for 2016 with ‘On a Ship' by Kat Mills.Episode 349, 1-2-17 – Water for a World of New Years, Featuring “New Year's Water” by Torrin Hallett.Episode 401, 1-1-18 – Diving into 2018 with “Driving Rain” by Chamomile and Whiskey.Episode 453, 12-31-18 – Water and the New Year of 2019.Episode 505, 12-30-19 – Eyes on the Water as the 2020s Arise. Following are links to several other winter-related episodes, including episodes on some birds that reside in Virginia typically only in winter (listed separately).  Please note that some of these episodes are being redone in late 2021 and early 2022; in those cases, the respective links below will have information on the updated episodes.Frost – Episode 597, 10-4-21.Freezing and ice – Episode 606, 12-6-21 (especially for grades K-3).Ice on ponds and lakes – Episode 404, 1-22-18 (especially for grades 4-8).Ice on rivers – Episode 406, 2-5-18 (especially for middle school grades).Polar Plunge® for Special Olympics – Episode 356, 2-20-17.Snow physics and chemistry – Episode 407, 2-12-18 (especially for high school grades). Snow, sleet, and freezing rain – Episode 461, 2-25-19.Snow terms – Episode 300, 1-25-16.Surviving freezing – Episode 556, 12-21-20.Winter precipitation and water supplies – Episode 567, 3-8-21.Winter weather preparedness – Episode 605, 11-29-21.Bird-related Episodes for Winter Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count – Episode 607, 12-13-21.American Avocet – Episode 543, 9-21-20.Brant (goose) – Episode 502, 12-9-19. Canvasback (duck) – Episode 604, 11-22-21.Common Goldeneye (duck) – Episode 303, 2/15/16.Green-winged Teal (duck) – Episode 398, 12-11-17.Grebes (Horned and Red-necked) – Episode 233, 9-29-14.Loons – Episode 445, 11-5-18.Fall migration – Episode 603, 11-15-21.Northern Harrier – Episode 561, 1-25-21.Snow Goose – Episode 507, 1/13/20. Tundra Swan – Episode 554, 12-7-20. Winter birds sampler from the Chesapeake Bay area – Episode 565, 2-22-21. FOR VIRGINIA TEACHERS – RELATED STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOLs) AND OTHER INFORMATION Following are some Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) that may be supported by this episode's audio/transcript, sources, or other information included in this post. 2020 Music SOLs SOLs at various grade levels that call for “examining the relationship of music to the other fine arts and other fields of knowledge.”2018 Science SOLs Grades K-3 plus 5: Force, Motion, and Energy 5.2 – Energy can take many forms. Grades K-3 plus 5: Matter 5.7 – Matter has properties and interactions. Grades K-5: Earth and Space Systems 4.4 – Weather conditions and climate have effects on ecosystems and can be predicted. Grade 6 6.4 – There are basic sources of energy and energy can be transformed. 6.6 – Water has unique physical properties and has a role in the natural and human-made environment. Physical Science PS.5 – Energy is conserved and transformed. Chemistry CH.7 – Thermodynamics explains the relationship between matter and energy. Virginia's SOLs are available from the Virginia Department of Education, online at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/. Following are links to Water Radio episodes (various topics) designed especially for certain K-12 grade levels (* indicates episode listed above in the “Related Water Radio Episodes” section). Episode 250, 1-26-15 – on boiling, for kindergarten through 3rd grade.Episode 255, 3-2-15 – on density, for 5th and 6th grade. Episode 282, 9-21-15 – on living vs. non-living, for kindergarten.Episode 309, 3-28-16 – on temperature regulation in animals, for kindergarten through 12th grade.Episode 333, 9-12-16 – on dissolved gases, especially dissolved oxygen in aquatic habitats, for 5th grade.*Episode 404, 1-22-18 – on ice on ponds and lakes, for 4th through 8th grade.*Episode 406, 2-5-18 – on ice on rivers, for middle school.*Episode 407, 2-12-18 – on snow chemistry and physics, for high school.Episode 483, 7-29-19 – on buoyancy and drag, for middle school and high school.Episode 524, 5-11-20 – on sounds by water-related animals, for elementary school through high school.Episode 531, 6-29-20 – on various ways that animals get water, for 3rd and 4th grade.Episode 539, 8-24-20 – on basic numbers and facts about Virginia's water resources, for 4th and 6th grade.*Episode 606, 12-6-21 – on freezing and ice, for kindergarten through 3rd grade.

-Devastating Boulder Colorado Wildfire -Alaska hits 67 degrees in December -Over 200inches of snow in 48 hours in California -Bird flu outbreak kills 5,200 migratory cranes in Israel -The US is the world's biggest plastic waste producer -Hyundai totally commits to the electric car market.

Top ten trends to expect to combat climate change in 2022, including the end of plastics draws closer, methane gets capped and more American cities to ban natural gas in new building construction.

In this episode we share thoughts on the Environment as we enter 2022, with guests from past Our Land episodes. In addition, we share part of a recent conversation with the new director for the Cannabis Control Division, from our sister podcast, "Growing Forward". Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nmif/message

First Sunday after Christmas The Collect: Almighty God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth in our lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. Old Testament: Isaiah 61:10-62:3 10I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my whole being shall exult in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11For as the earth brings forth its shoots, and as a garden causes what is sown in it to spring up, so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations. 1For Zion's sake I will not keep silent, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until her vindication shines out like the dawn, and her salvation like a burning torch. 2The nations shall see your vindication, and all the kings your glory; and you shall be called by a new name that the mouth of the Lord will give. 3You shall be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of your God. Psalm: 147 or 147:13-21 [1 Hallelujah!        How good it is to sing praises to our God! *        how pleasant it is to honor him with praise! 2 The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; *        he gathers the exiles of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted *        and binds up their wounds. 4 He counts the number of the stars *        and calls them all by their names. 5 Great is our Lord and mighty in power; *        there is no limit to his wisdom. 6 The Lord lifts up the lowly, *        but casts the wicked to the ground. 7 Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; *        make music to our God upon the harp. 8 He covers the heavens with clouds *        and prepares rain for the earth; 9 He makes grass to grow upon the mountains *        and green plants to serve mankind. 10 He provides food for flocks and herds *        and for the young ravens when they cry. 11 He is not impressed by the might of a horse; *        he has no pleasure in the strength of a man; 12 But the Lord has pleasure in those who fear him, *        in those who await his gracious favor.] 13 Worship the Lord, O Jerusalem; *        praise your God, O Zion; 14 For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; *        he has blessed your children within you. 15 He has established peace on your borders; *        he satisfies you with the finest wheat. 16 He sends out his command to the earth, *        and his word runs very swiftly. 17 He gives snow like wool; *        he scatters hoarfrost like ashes. 18 He scatters his hail like bread crumbs; *        who can stand against his cold? 19 He sends forth his word and melts them; *        he blows with his wind, and the waters flow. 20 He declares his word to Jacob, *        his statutes and his judgments to Israel. 21 He has not done so to any other nation; *        to them he has not revealed his judgments.        Hallelujah! Epistle: Galatians 3:23-25;4:4-7 23Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. 25But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, 4But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, 5in order to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as children. 6And because you are children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, “Abba! Father!”7So you are no longer a slave but a child, and if a child then also an heir, through God. Gospel: John 1:1-18 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being 4in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. 5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7He came as a witness to testify to the light, so that all might believe through him. 8He himself was not the light, but he came to testify to the light. 9The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. 10He was in the world, and the world came into being through him; yet the world did not know him. 11He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him. 12But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God, 13who were born, not of blood or of the will of the flesh or of the will of man, but of God. 14And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only son, full of grace and truth. 15(John testified to him and cried out, “This was he of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'”)16From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. 17The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. 18No one has ever seen God. It is God the only Son, who is close to the Father's heart, who has made him known.

Jeffrey James and Maude Madison share the top ten positive action, climate change stories reported on by The Climate Daily in 2021.

In an ageing society, Kyra is wondering why there are not more senior citizens involved in environmental volunteering. She is sitting down with three representatives from environmental organizations from where she lives on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Scott Babinowich from the National Park Service, Sara Hallas from the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Taylor McConnell with the Aquarium on Roanoke Island. She also talks to seniors at the senior center and uncovers a few reasons why people would or would not volunteer. Bottom line: everyone can volunteer, no matter their age or how much time they have on their hands - everything is beneficial: to you, society, environmental organizations and most importantly our planet. Thank you for tuning in and supporting the All Swell? Podcast! More information on the volunteering opportunities talked about on this episode here: Cape Hatteras National Seashore (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/caha/index.htm NC Coastal Federation: https://www.nccoast.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Aquarium on Roanoke Island (NC Aquariums): https://www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island-volunteer If you are on the Outer Banks and need more inspiration with which organization you could volunteer with send me an email: haggek19@students.ecu.edu

Holiday Replay: Climate champion Michael Jackson, “Earth Song” 25 years later, plus Jackson's “Earth” poem.  Meet the Carbon Underground & the Years Project, too!

In this episode I chat with Tannis about how living on the East Coast and now the South affects her style, growing up a tomgirl, being influenced by her siblings, being inspired by the style of others, socks having a moment, the challenge of being top heavy, the relationship between comfort and confidence, and much more!  Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple and Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Tannis on IG: https://www.instagram.com/_itsmicole/ In this episode she mentions: ASOS Carlton Yaito Kai Collective Lilly's Kloset H & M Aime Leon Dore Follow BSA on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes/

In this week's episode, we ground ourselves in our embodied reality with guest Chiara Francesca, who invites us to explore what it means to be aware of our bodies and the way that they feel in this world. With a deep commitment to future visioning, we unpack the significance of what it means to “heal” amidst a system that is so violently creating our perpetual states of illness. Moving beyond notions of healing as a singular, individual act, Chiara Francesca asks us to think about what it will take for care and community to thrive. In conversation, we explore the emotional experience behind acupuncture, how a disability justice framework shapes Chiara Francesca's work, the connection between Earth and bodily experienced trauma, and how to create a conducive environment for embodiment. Chiara Francesca reminds us that “healing is a collective endeavor,” and if we truly want to co-create a healthy society, we must work to liberate one another from survival mode. Originally from Italy, and currently residing in Chicago, Chiara is a queer artist, writer, organizer, acupuncturist, immigrant, and former teen ma' living with multiple disabilities. Their clinical focus is on mental health, trauma, CPTSD, and queer/trans health. She is committed to building collaborative spaces for community care and centering collective health in and out of movements for justice. Music by Cy X, Te Martin, and Secret Cigarette. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.

Holiday Replay: The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, plus Climate Champion--Marissa Cuevas Flores. The American Farmland Trust, and Li'l Dicky Loves the Earth!

HRP's Dan Titus, CEO and Tad Goetcheus, COO join Content Creator Tom Simmons to look at HRP's year in review. For the Play Hard section of the podcast, we're trying something new, a video segment! Check out HRP's YouTube Channel to see it.Make sure you subscribe, give us a review & check us out on social media!YouTubeLinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookWebsite

Tested takes a look back at what happened this year in environmental news in North Carolina.

BenGreenfieldFitness.com/dadi I get asked a lot of questions by both males and females about fertility (or, perhaps more accurately, infertility), including how to increase sperm count, how to store and freeze sperm, the best diets and supplements for fertility, and much more.  So I decided it was high time I recorded an episode for you fellas who want your swimmers just a bit more dialed in, and for you couples who may be wanting to conceive. Dr. Amin Herati, MD is an Assistant Professor at the James Buchanan Brady Urological Institute and works at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He is the Director of Men's Health and Director of Male Infertility. Dr. Herati is also an advisor to Dadi, the leading at home male fertility services company for sperm testing and storage. He is active in basic and clinical research with an interest in the fertility of patients with spinal cord injury, genetic basis of male infertility, hypogonadism, and pelvic pain syndromes. During this discussion, you'll discover: -Is infertility a genetic issue to any degree?... -Why infertility is more an issue among men in recent history than generations prior... -Environmental causes of infertility... -Testosterone replacement therapy and its effects on fertility... -Does a cool crotch affects one's fertility levels? -Strategies for enhancing fertility... -Diets or foods recommended for fertility... -How to proactively take care of business, even if you're not ready to have children... And much more! Episode sponsors: -Kion Omega -Organifi Gold Chocolate -Seed Daily Synbiotic -Paleo Valley Beef Sticks Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for Dr. Amin Herati or me? Leave your comments at BenGreenfieldFitness.com/dadi and one of us will reply!