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KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

Ep. 205 Dr. Milicent Driver, an entrepreneurial strategist explores the connection between trauma, healing, and entrepreneurship. Dr. Driver talks candidly about the pivotal moment in her life following personal tragedies and health challenges, sharing how these experiences unveiled entrepreneurship as her healing path. This conversation unfolds touching stories of resilience, empowerment, and self-reclamation, offering hope and practical insights for women striving to find their footing amid life's storms. Visit Milicent  Facebook Instagram Connect with MaryannWebsite: https://www.maryannriveradannert.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannriveradannert/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/mrdempowermentsolutions/⁠ About the Guest: Milicent Driver is an empowerment strategist, author and speaker that is enthusiastic about supporting women in discovering their passions while inspiring them to establish goals.  Milicent received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology, a Master's in Public and Environmental Affairs with a concentration in Human Services, and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. She's a Christian Life Coach, certified in Evangelism and Exhortation. 0:00 Empowering Women Entrepreneurs With Dr. Milicent Driver 1:55 Turning Grief Into Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship 5:56 Healing Through Music, Journaling, and Meditation 9:23 Milicent on Overcoming Limiting Beliefs 12:28 Misconceptions About Healing and Managing Emotions 14:14 Building Confidence in Entrepreneurship 22:18 Empowering Women Through Healing and Personal Growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Maytham speaks to Allan Rhodes, Chief Town and Regional Planner in the Spatial Planning Directorate at the Western Cape’s Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning. They discuss Western Cape Housing Market Studies Round II project which aims to provide insights into the formal housing market in select municipal areas and determine if they can implement an Inclusionary Housing Policy. This is crucial as housing becomes unaffordable for many Cape households. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne Lindsay-Walker is Vice President, Sustainability, for Novelis Inc. In this role, Suzanne leads the development and implementation of the company's global sustainability strategy and vision to achieve net carbon neutrality by 2050. She is also responsible for Novelis' Corporate Social Responsibility efforts. Suzanne joined Novelis in May 2021. Prior to Novelis, Suzanne was the Chief Sustainability Officer and Vice President of Environmental Affairs for UPS. In this position, she was responsible for driving solutions and delivering results to achieve UPS's sustainability goals, as well as developing the company's forward-looking sustainability strategy. Before UPS, Suzanne held positions of increasing responsibility in sustainability at Brambles USA, The Kroger Co. and PetSmart. She began her career as a civil engineer, focused on land development for retail and commercial clients. Suzanne holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Lawrence Technological University in Southfield, Michigan. Suzanne Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Novelis' circular business model as the world's largest aluminum recycler Novelis' 3x30 sustainability strategy Collaboration and stakeholder engagement internally and externally Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Suzanne Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their careers?  I would say when you hear “no,” and you will hear no often, take it as “no, not right now.” What I found in my career is that some good ideas usually take six months to a year or even more to seed, but keep at it. Keep planting the seeds, keep watering them, because business cases and attitudes will evolve over time. I'm a bit of a bulldog, and I don't let things die, so I'll just keep pounding away at things until I can find an opening. Sometimes you just have to be patient, but keep at it.  What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability?  How many opportunities there are in this space, how many jobs are available, and opportunities for young people to drive positive impact in their everyday work lives. I think that so much of what I see coming into the workforce is people that want to work for a company where they can do just that. There's so many jobs available, which I think is amazing. That, to me, is exciting because we need as many advocates and people that want to drive that positive impact as we can get, because we have a long way to go before 2050 hits.  What is one book you would recommend sustainability leaders read?  One that I read early on and it's kind of old school, but it was Strategy for Sustainability by Adam Werbach. He crystallized the business of sustainability in a very real way for me at a time when I worked at Kroger, when I was trying to think through the strategy there. The examples and things that he brought together, I think at its highest level, is still a frame that can work today. That's many, many years ago, but it's always one that I go back to.  What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work?  I get a lot of daily digests and updates from Trellis, I get all the digests from WBCSD, WEF. I try to consume as much as I can in those formats because you do have to have a job to do, but I also like to keep a pulse on what's going on. I find that having that stuff delivered to you on a daily basis allows me to kind of keep the pulse of what's going on, and I enjoy reading them.  Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at Novelis?  I would love for people to check out our 2024 sustainability report. We launched it several months ago, but it really tries to tell all the good stories and the proof points of what we're trying to accomplish here. Novelis.com is where you can find it.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

The regulatory climate in Washington is shifting in unprecedented ways, requiring quick responses and an eye for opportunities, said NMPF regulation experts in a Dairy Defined podcast released today. The pace of evolution is “Intense, insane,” said Clay Detlefsen, NMPF's Senior Vice President for Regulatory and Environmental Affairs. “It changes daily. It's full of unknowns, and it's moving forward at an absolutely crazy pace. We don't know what to expect tomorrow or the next day or the day after that, but things are indeed happening.”Joining Detlefsen to discuss what dairy farmers, processors and consumers should anticipate, from milk labeling to MAHA, are Dr. Jamie Jonker, NMPF's Chief Science Officer, and Director of Regulatory Affairs Miquela Hanselman.

KCSB's Mavis Holley has the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

KCSB's Mavis Holley brings you the latest in environmental news.

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on June 7th, 2023. Imagine a world where you could significantly reduce plastic waste in your home simply by changing the way you buy shampoo. Get inspired by our conversation with Lindsay McCoy, the CEO, and founder of Plain Products, as she shares her journey toward creating a Netflix-style returnable system for shampoo bottles. Lindsay's passion for conservation and low-waste living began during her time in the Bahamas, where she witnessed the devastating effects of plastic waste on the environment. Join us as we explore the challenges and solutions for sustainable living, from the importance of progress over perfection to the power of collaboration in the journey toward sustainability. Lindsay's experience as a conservationist in the Bahamas offers a unique perspective on the dichotomy between overfished and dying reefs and the areas that still have healthy resources. We discuss the idea of trying to be perfect in an imperfect world and the unhealthy emotions of guilt and shame that can come with the environmental problem. Through this enlightening conversation, we learn about the mission of Plain Products and discover how we can all make small changes in our habits to create lasting change for our planet. We delve into the power of staying positive in an overwhelming world and the importance of acknowledging and celebrating small successes and connecting with people to share our stories. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Lindsay's experiences and be inspired to make a difference in your own life and the world around you. Guest Bio: Lindsey McCoy is the co-founder and CEO of Plaine Products, which offers premium personal care products in aluminum bottles that can be returned, refilled, and reused. She was inspired to start Plaine Products after spending 10 years working on environmental education in the Bahamas, islands full of single-use plastic. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Plaine Products is B Corp and a member of 1% for the Planet. Lindsey has a master's degree from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. She is currently on the Board of the Plastic Ocean Project and a volunteer for the Citizen's Climate Lobby. Thanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review, and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Music by Matthew Baxley

Janet Lee-Sheriff and Greg Huffman talk to Mark Pelizza about his background in the Nuclear Energy sector, the future of ISR and the 50th Anniversary.   Mr. Pelizza has spent 45 years in the uranium industry with direct project experience including the Alta Mesa, Benavides, Kingsville Dome, Longoria, Palangana, Rosita, West Cole and the Vasquez projects, all in Texas. He was also responsible for the permitting and licensing of the Church Rock, Crownpoint and Unit 1 projects in New Mexico and the North Platte project in Wyoming.   His technical expertise includes uranium geology, hydrology/water quality analysis, uranium health physics, Texas, New Mexico and Federal permitting, State and Federal radioactive materials licensing, policy/procedure development and environmental audits and compliance. Mr. Pelizza has managed public and governmental relations efforts pertaining to uranium recovery and participated in legislative and rule-making process, and administrative hearings related to the uranium industry.   Continuing his successful experience overseeing ground restoration and closure at five commercial In-Situ Recovery projects, Mr. Pelizza currently serves as a Principal Investigator with Los Alamos National Laboratories researching in situ groundwater restoration technologies to improve groundwater conservation at ISR projects through the restoration cycle.   Currently, Mr. Pelizza is the Principal of M.S. Pelizza & Associates where he serves clients in the extractive industries. He serves as a Director of the Clean Energy Association of New Mexico. He previously served as Sr. Vice President of Health, Safety and Environmental Affairs with Uranium Resource, Inc. He has also previously worked with Union Carbide Corp. Mr. Pelizza received his B.S. in Geology, Fort Lewis College and his M.S. in Geological Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He is a licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas and a Certified Professional Geologist by the American Institute of Professional Geologists. He is the Past Chairman of the Texas Mining and Reclamation Association and the Past Chairman of the Uranium Producers of America.

Join the TribalHub podcast team for an insightful discussion with Jessica Burghart, Professor at Haskell Indian Nations University, and Dr. Mitch Berg, Clinical Assistant Professor at Indiana University's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Together, we explore how tribal governments and enterprises can align visions, overcome barriers, and support tribal citizen entrepreneurship. From leadership strategies to ecosystem development, discover actionable ideas to drive entrepreneurial success within tribal communities.   Helpful links: Past webinar recordings of the Indigenous ED CoP Tool kit NCAI produced on how to build a tribal economy Learn more and sign up to become a part of the EDA Indigenous ED CoP  

In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the recent mysterious drone sightings primarily on the East Coast and their potential implications for privacy and the agriculture industry. They delve into the unrest these sightings are causing among residents, the inquiries being made by the FBI, and the calls for stricter regulations. The discussion also touches on the impact drones have on airports, Air Force bases, and air traffic. Despite these concerns, the hosts acknowledge the beneficial applications of drones in agriculture, such as crop monitoring and livestock management. They consider the potential future need for airspace rights above private properties and the risks associated with unregulated drone usage.   Lorrie talks with Renata Brillinger, Executive Director of the California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN), who discussed the Cows Act, a marker bill aimed at replicating a successful California program that reduces methane emissions from dairy farms by converting manure into compost. The program, which provides grants for equipment like augers and compost turners, has seen three times more demand than funding. Brillinger emphasized the economic benefits, including water and labor savings, but noted the high capital costs (up to $700,000) that hinder smaller producers. She also highlighted other underfunded programs like the Healthy Soils Program and On-Farm Water Conservation Program, which reduce greenhouse gases and water use, respectively. Sabrina has this week's Almond Update.  Gabriele Ludwig, Director for Environmental Affairs with the Almond Board of California, discusses insights from a session on post-harvest pest control for almonds. Key highlights include integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, monitoring tools for pest detection in stockpiles, and the importance of fumigation. Experts such as Eric Myers, Dr. Zhongli Pan, and Dr. Spencer Walse contribute their knowledge on minimizing pests in storage facilities and ensuring phytosanitary requirements are met. The discussion also emphasizes the role of growers in managing pests in the field to reduce infestations in post-harvest scenarios.

Do you understand your relationship with God, with money, and with generosity?In this episode, Jeff and Jamie discuss: Understanding what it means to have a true relationship with Jesus Christ at every level of life.Recognizing God's gift within to serve and bless others.Solving a problem for somebody versus having an impact on their change story. Are we looking for a reason to give or a reason to not give?  Key Takeaways: Don't underestimate the power of a personal invitation. As you feel the tug to do so, you may be surprised at who accepts.As long as they are breathing, people need encouragement. It is about more than just showing up. It is about what it takes to show up in the first place. If you are going to serve on a board, understand if you are there for the right reasons. You need to want to be there. Organizations can only go as high as the board allows.  "I don't want to be successful, I want to be significant. I want to have a legacy that's built around whether I actually added value to someone. I get lots of awards and things like that, and it's wonderful and humbling that I get recognized at times, but at the end of the day, it doesn't matter if I haven't added value to a person." —  Jamie Levy Episode References: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert PirsigGiving for Impact by Jamie Levy About Jamie Levy: Jamie D. Levy is the Founder and Chief Vision Officer of JDLevy & Associates,  founding partner of FiscAlign accounting and financial services and founder of Discover Philanthropy.  Jamie is also a faculty member at Indiana University, where he teaches in the graduate and professional programs in not-for-profit management and development through the IU Lilly School of Philanthropy, The Fund Raising School, and O'Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs.  Additionally, Jamie has been recognized as a distinguished alum and appointed to the Indiana University O'Neil School of Public and Environmental Affairs Distinguished Alumni Council, a significant honor given to few alums.  Jamie is a published author/writer and speaker.  He has trained over 50,000 professionals from some 30 countries through his teaching and consulting.  He has become recognized as an international expert in nonprofit organizational development and social impact.   Jamie also serves on the product design and industry thought leader team at Bloomerang.  He is an officially designated U.S. Department of Labor nonprofit industry field expert and was appointed to the Indiana University O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs Distinguished Alumni Council and Alumni Board. Connect with Jamie Levy:Website: https://jdlevyassociates.com/Website: https://www.discoverphilanthropy.com/Website: https://www.fiscalign.net/   Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

This week we welcome Chris Laszcz-Davis - OHTA, Chelsea Earhart – BGC, Larry Sloan – AIHA and Dr. Albert Tien -WHWB-US to talk about global worker health and the new Global Pathway for CIH Accreditation. This week we focus on organizations involved in global worker safety and their new collaboration for educating and mentoring global EH&S professionals. We discuss how someone with no specific education, such as a degree in engineering, can become a CIH through the program. It starts with the training from OHTA; work experience with WHWB-US in places that are in need of help with health and safety; proceeds to membership in AIHA, along with participation in committees, etc.; and concludes with an application and a test to obtain a CIH accreditation. Chris Laszcz-Davis, MS, CIH, FAIHA, FAIC is the Founder & President of The Environmental Quality Organization (EQO) LLC, She has over forty (40) years of executive management including as a former Corporate Vice-President, Environmental Affairs for Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation. Prior to industry, Chris worked for the US Department of Energy (DOE) in both DC and the west coast as a regional EH&S Manager and at the University of California Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories. Chris is presently Co-Chair of the global Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA). Chelsea Earhart, MBA, CAE, ICE-CCP is the Executive Director of The Board for Global EHS Credentialing (BGC®). Over the past 22 years, Chelsea Earhart has served as the certification / accreditation departments of associations representing diverse professions and industries. She has also helped many certification and licensure organizations create and implement exams and examination programs. Lawrence Sloan serves as CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Before this, he served as CEO at SOCMA, a trade association representing the US specialty chemical industry. He began his career as a chemical engineer at Air Products. Mr. Sloan earned a BS in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Dr. Albert Tien is the Managing Partner for 2TSustainAbility. He is also President and one of the founding members of Workplace Health Without Borders (US). Dr. Tien holds a PhD Biotechnology from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology; he also was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Oakridge Institute for Science and Engineering. His MS Life Sciences is from New Mexico Highlands University and his undergraduate work was at Tulane University in Biological Chemistry.

Veteran journalist and best-selling author Carl Bernstein has been making the rounds on the Indiana University campus as IU's Poynter Center chair this school year.  As the chair, Bernstein has attended lectures to discuss the U.S political landscape and the current state of the media. Read More: Carl Bernstein returns to IU as Poynter Chair  Bernstein is known for he and Bob Woodward's reporting on the Watergate scandal for the Washington Post that brought down President Nixon. The two co-authored the bestselling book, “All the President's Men” detailing their reporting. His visits to IU have included engagements with students and faculty at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and IU's Cinemas, which hosted a showing of “All the President's Men” to celebrate Bernstein on the 50th anniversary of the book's release. And last week, Bernstein visited the Maurer School of Law, where he sat down with associate dean Steve Sanders to discuss the role of the news media and contextualize critical issues of law and democracy. This week on a pre-recorded Noon Edition, you'll hear from Bernstein's Q&A at the Maurer School of Law. You can follow us on X  @WFIUWTIUNews  You can also send questions for the show to  news@indianapublicmedia.org.  

Our fourth episode of Season VIII “Polarity”: IU Edition, welcomes Shahzeen Attari, professor at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. In this episode, Dr. Attari shares her insights into how human behavior influences environmental policy and how storytelling can be a powerful tool in shifting public perception. Through this conversation, they explore how seemingly opposing forces—individual actions and global solutions—can work together to create meaningful change.

Allison Jordan joined Wine Institute and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) in 2003, shortly after the publication of the California Code of Sustainable Winegrowing. Since 2007, she has served as the Executive Director of the Alliance and Vice President, Environmental Affairs for Wine Institute. Previously, she was a Senior Associate at SureHarvest and Vice President and Executive Director of Resource Renewal Institute. Jordan holds a master of Public Policy from the Goldman School at UC Berkeley and a Psychology bachelor's degree from Allegheny College, a Certificate in Wine Business Management from Sonoma State University and WSET Level 2 from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. Allison Joins Sustainable Nation to Discuss: Keys to successful adoption of California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance's certification program Interest from buyers in third party verification CSWA's Green Medal Award program How wineries are engaging with suppliers to pursue certification Advice and recommendations for sustainability professionals Allison's Final Five Questions Responses: What is one piece of advice you would give other sustainability professionals that might help them in their career? To take time to think creatively about partnerships. One of the ways that we've made big advances is by just getting really creative and reaching out to people that we know are working in the space, whether it's in winegrowing or something tangential that maybe could be really beneficial to our industry. We've been able to make incredible progress, get experts involved, get new resources that can really help match our industry support for our efforts. Really thinking about how we can support each other in this very complex, comprehensive area of sustainability. What are you most excited about right now in the world of sustainability? That there's so much awareness now about climate change, that it's bringing new energy, new ideas, technology. I don't think technology is the full solution, but there's certainly exciting things happening that will help us leapfrog and make progress. There's a lot of positive energy in finding solutions. Interestingly, my daughter is currently a junior in a program at our local high school called the Marin School of Environmental Leadership and their curriculum is all around climate and environmental solutions. Seeing her class and some of the products they had to come up with as juniors, sustainable products that they're currently marketing, it's just incredibly inspiring because you can see that it's just the way that the next generation thinks. I'm inspired by that. What is one book you would recommend sustainability professionals read? I'd have to recommend a book that I use. I'm teaching a sustainable enterprise course for the Sonoma State Executive Wine MBA program right now. I have them read Andrew Savits, the Triple Bottom Line. It's just a really great basic understanding of what sustainability means for business and how it's evolved over time and the trajectory that we're on that basically shows that this is an imperative, not a nice to have. I just think it does a great job of introducing all of the key concepts for those who may be newer to the sustainability world. Even for those who've been in it for a long time, it's a good reminder of the basic framework and concepts that are really key. What are some of your favorite resources or tools that really help you in your work? The first thing that pops into my mind is people. I go to so many experts, Josh, you're one of them, on issues that I know they have more expertise than I have. The other resource that I turn to time and time again, which is kind of funny because I've been involved in helping to develop a lot of the resources in it, but it's still a really great repository of information. That's our resources library on sustainablewinegrowing.org. I can always stand to be refreshed on certain topics and it's a great way to point people to resources that they might need as well. Where can our listeners go to learn more about you and the work being done at the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance? The website that is the most core to what we do as an organization is sustainablewinegrowing.org. That's where you'll find the resources library about the organization, ways to get involved, etc.

On Tuesday's AOA, we start the show with a look at news headlines including the latest on a potential Canadian rail strike and what the National Grain and Feed Association is saying about the impact it could have on North American agriculture. In Segment Two, we talk with Dr. C.D. Cruz from Purdue University about new tar spot research that his team has been working on.  You can view their findings online here:  https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/10.1094/PDIS-02-20-0449-FE?_ga=2.29840631.971845228.1723050317-996601114.1723049325 In Segment Three, we have a conversation about sustainable aviation fuel and get perspective from the airline industry. Kevin Welsh, Vice President, Environmental Affairs and Chief Sustainability Officer for Airlines for America (a member organization of Americans for Clean Aviation Fuels) joins the show. Then in Segment Four, we are joined by RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger to discuss some new funding for groups to provide education and outreach to producers about risk management options. More at www.rma.usda.gov.

The Avon Lake Matters Podcast is taking a summer break and there will be no new episode this week.  Please enjoy this re-airing of last November's interview with Terry and Diana Wyrock as they discuss ways to help Monarch butterflies in your own backyard. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: August 1-3, 5:00-10:00 PM: St. Joseph Parish's Lake Breeze Festival August 3, 8:30 AM: Vitalant Blood Drive at the Old Firehouse Community Center August 6, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Bee Keepning 101 at the Avon Lake Public Library August 11, 1:00-4:00 PM: Open House and Tours at the Peter Miller House Museum August 11, 6:00 PM: Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Rumours at Miller Road Park August 12, 9:30 PM: Star Party with astronomer Suzie Dills at Walker Road Park August 15, 4:00 PM: CLE MARKET & Avon Lake Summer Concert Series - Stamper Starr at Veterans' Memorial Park For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

It's been almost a week since Secret Service ushered Donald Trump off stage after a man shot at him during a rally in Pennsylvania.   The gunfire killed one attendee and injured two more.  Secret Service killed the suspected shooter, a 20-year-old man, who was set up on a rooftop outside the rally when he opened fire.  The shooting is under investigation. Also, the Department of Homeland Security opened an investigation of the Secret Service's handling of security there this week. Trump was nominated to lead the Republican Party ticket at the Republican National Convention this week. Political experts such as Douglas Brinkley have said the shooting is likely to increase public sympathy for Trump and further an image of martyrdom.   President Joe Biden condemned the shooting and said there is “no place in America for this kind of violence.” Over the years, multiple attempts have been made on presidents and presidential candidates' lives, as recently as George W. Bush. A Georgian national was arrested in that incident. A 2009 paper, “Hit or Miss? The Effect of Assassinations on Institutions and War” looks at the effect of political assassinations on war and institutional change.  The study found that the assassination of autocrats, like a monarch or dictator, increased a county's chances to transition to a democracy. But the assassination of leaders in a democracy was not correlated with institutional change. The paper analyzed nearly 300 assassination attempts of world leaders spanning 1875 to 2004.  This week, we'll talk with security and political experts about the shooting at the Trump rally and its implications. You can follow us on X @WFIUWTIUNews or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.You can also record your questions and send them in through email.GuestsPaul Helmke, IU O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Civic Leaders Center Director, Professor of Practice Kenneth Gray, M.P.S. University of New Haven Criminal Justice Department Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, retired FBI Special Agent Aaron Dusso, Indiana university Indianapolis, Associate Professor of Political Science 

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This week, Beth and Dianne sit down with Natalie McCue, Vice President of Environmental Affairs at Pattern Energy. With a career that spans more than two decades, Natalie offers a unique perspective on the renewable energy sector, discussing groundbreaking projects and the integration of green technologies. She highlights the significance of community involvement and provides valuable advice for women in the industry. Listen in to learn from one of the leading voices in renewable energy and gain insights into the future of clean energy.Join the community!www.CSweet.org

Ever wondered about the myth of a cougar in Rouse's parking lot or chuckled at the thought of a city inspector doubling as a stand-up comic? Join us as Bryant Dixon, the Zachary City Planning and Zoning Director, brings lightness to the serious world of city planning. We bust myths, laugh at Scott Masterson's dad jokes, and unpack the complexities of infrastructure that affect our daily lives, proving that city planning isn't all about maps and regulations.Bringing Bryant's background in Environmental Affairs to the conversation, we explore the exciting new software from Forerunner that's revolutionizing flood risk assessment in Zachary. He also shares insights from my time with the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board, drawing parallels to the current challenges in our city. Together with Bryant, we reveal how these technological advancements are not just simplifying our processes but could also lead to significant savings for our residents on flood insurance.Wrapping up this enlightening episode, we turn our focus to Zachary's growth and economic development. We tackle the careful balance between supporting local businesses and attracting bigger franchises, and discuss the smart growth strategies propelling our community into the future. From enhancing property information access to celebrating our emergency services, we cover the myriad ways in which digital tools and community efforts are keeping Zachary safe, competitive, and thriving.Wild InterestWild Interest is an audio magazine created by kids for curious minds of all ages....Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.Support the Show.

In the first episode of our two-part chapters mini-series, we highlight the two NAGAP Special Interest Chapters: BioGAP and JGAP. Chapter presidents Brandy Wood and Colleen Sommerfeld discuss the opportunities these chapters present, how to get involved, and even how to form your own special interest chapter.About the guests:Brandy Wood serves as president of BioGAP and currently leads all aspects of the graduate recruitment and admissions counseling for the Indiana University School of Medicine Graduate Division. She manages a team responsible for retaining and preparing graduate students from diverse backgrounds for academic, professional and personal success. Additionally, she serves as an advisor to first-year doctoral students and provides holistic services related to academic and career advising to all graduate students beyond their first-year in graduate school thru alumni status.   Brandy holds a BS in Public Affairs Management from Indiana University School of Public & Environmental Affairs and both a graduate certificate in Human Resource Development and an MS in Technology with a concentration in Organizational Leadership from the Purdue School of Engineering. Colleen Sommerfeld is a seasoned professional in the field of admissions, currently serving as the President of JGAP (Jesuit Graduate Admission Professionals) and holding the position of Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies at John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. John Carroll University is one of the esteemed 28 Jesuit Colleges and Universities in the United States.With over two decades of experience in admissions, Colleen has cultivated a rich background, having worked in various capacities within undergraduate admission offices and high school admission. Her passion lies in fostering relationships with prospective students as they navigate the educational landscape to find the best-fit graduate programs.This episode was hosted, produced, and edited by Lauren McGowan. Learn more about NAGAP, the Association for Graduate Enrollment Management, at www.nagap.org.

Lambert de Klerk, Head of Environmental Affairs at AfriForum, presentsAfriforum's stance on Deputy President Paul Mashatile's proposal forgovernmental collaboration with farmers and civil society organizations toaddress water-related challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Indiana University's Total Solar Eclipse Week: How will the natural world react to the total solar eclipse? Daniel Beverly, postdoctoral researcher at the O'Neill School of Public Environmental Affairs, examines this. Daniel Beverly is a Postdoctoral Research fellow at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Bloomington. He received his […]

This week on Mailin' It, we're joined by Jennifer Beiro-Reveille, the Postal Service's Senior Director of Environmental Affairs and Corporate Sustainability. She has some encouraging news to share about the organization's push to transform its operations into a leaner, greener machine. From new battery powered trucks to optimized shipping routes, join us as Jennifer takes us behind the scenes to unveil how USPS is working towards a more sustainable future while helping its business customers tackle their sustainability goals too. 

During Potato Expo 2024, National Potato Council 2023 President RJ Andrus and First Vice President Bob Mattive sat down to reflect on their time on the Executive Committee and preview some of the top policy priorities for the upcoming NPC Washington Summit, Feb. 26- March 1, 2024. RJ Andrus of Idaho Falls, Idaho, is a third-generation farmer and an owner of TBR Farms located in Hamer, Idaho. He has served on the Executive Committee since 2019, in roles including Vice President of Grower Outreach and Industry Research, and as Vice President of Legislative Affairs. In addition to serving on the National Potato Council as First Vice President and Vice President of Environmental Affairs, Bob Mattive serves on several Colorado agricultural committees and boards. The 2,000-acre Worley Family Farms is run by Bob, his wife Gail (Worley), along with their sons Grant and Reid and nephew Matthew Smartt.This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for your potato-growing obstacles.  

Season 4 of Electrify This!  kicks off the new year to unpack a big question: “What's really needed to cut U.S. emissions faster this decade?” Guests Ed Rightor and Sue Tierney are co-authors of a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine titled Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions, which evaluates how we can successfully implement current decarbonization policies and what else is  needed to reach U.S. emission targets in 2030. Tune in to learn more about the critical role that electrification will play in achieving these goals and what policymakers should consider in the transition to an equitable, climate safe future.  Guest Bios Ed Rightor is the Principal of Rightor Consulting. As an independent consultant, Ed supports his clients in the areas of industrial decarbonization, identification of unmet market needs, and sustainability.  Previously, he served as the Director of the Center for Clean Energy Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation and the Director of the Industrial Program for the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).  Ed also held several leadership roles at Dow Chemical during his 31-year career. He earned a PhD in chemistry from Michigan State University and a BS in chemistry from Marietta College. Susan Tierney is a Senior Advisor at Analysis Group and an expert on energy and environmental economics, regulation, and policy, particularly in the electric and gas industries. She has consulted to businesses, federal and state governments, regional grid operators, tribes, environmental groups, foundations, and other organizations on energy markets, economic and environmental regulation and strategy, and energy projects.  She has testified before Congress, state and federal regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts.  Previously, she served as the Assistant Secretary for Policy at the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Secretary of Environmental Affairs in Massachusetts, a Commissioner at the MA Department of Public Utilities, Chairman of the Board of the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, and Executive Director of the Energy Facilities Siting Council. She earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in regional planning at Cornell University. To dig in deeper, check out these must-read resources: Analysis GroupRightor Consulting National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (Report) – Accelerating Decarbonization in the United States: Technology, Policy, and Societal Dimensions National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Innovation Amplifiers: Getting More Bang for the Buck on GHG Reductions (Information Technology & Innovation Fund) ** We want to hear from you! Please take our brief survey and give us your ideas, thoughts, and suggestions for the podcast! Be a part of shaping this show.  **Contact us at electrifythis@energyinnovation.org. 

In this episode, we talk with Joe Benitez on working in specialized departments. Joe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Management & Policy at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. His research focuses primarily on the impact of public policy changes on access to care, medically underserved populations and the role of the health care safety net, and the Medicaid program. He has been published is Health Affairs, Health Services Research, and Medical Care, and featured on NPR and U.S. News & World Report. In 2016, he was funded by AcademyHealth's New Investigator Small Grant Program to study the implications of Medicaid expansion for safety net hospital financing. More recently, Dr. Benitez received funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to study Medicaid use and participation among transitionally poor households. He is also on the editorial board of Medical Care Research & Review, and he will soon start as a member of the advisory board for the construction of a Medicaid Equity Database to be developed by the University of Minnesota's State Health Access and Data Assistance Center (SHADAC). Dr. Benitez received his PhD in Health Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and he was awarded an R36 Dissertation Grant from the Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality to study the long-run effects of the Medically Underserved Area designation program. Sebastian Tello-Trillo is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy in the University of Virginia. Alex Hollingsworth is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs in Indiana University. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hidden-curriculum/message

On today's episode of the Green Hour, we're learning about the creation of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Joining us is Paula Caballero, former Director for Economic, Social and Environmental Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia. Paula is recognized as having created the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals concept, which is considered to be a “blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.”In this episode, we explore the vital importance of global goals in sustainable development, delving into the historical context and progress of global goals. We examine the Millennium Development Goals which were adopted in 2002, looking at their creation, minimalist fashion, and evaluate their success. Paula Caballero guides us through the evolution from MDGs to the groundbreaking idea of SDGs, discussing the challenges and key actors in their launch. Lastly, we explore the United Nations' negotiation process as well as the form of informal diplomacy Paula used to help launch the SDGs.

Welcome back to ABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast. Today, Sharon Fiehler welcomes Andra Kidd to the show. Join us as we uncover the strategies and mindset shifts that could redefine your professional journey. When this episode was recorded, Andra was the Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Verdantas, now she is the CEO of Spheros Environmental. Learn the moves that propelled her career forward, moves that you, too, can apply to navigate your own path to success.This episode is very special because Andra is the perfect example of taking the right steps and ultimately reaching the goal of becoming CEO. Imagine applying Andra's blueprint to your aspirations, transforming your vision into action.In this episode, she gives us an inside look at her rise and how having the courage to change paths was an important step in her career growth. Dive into the moments of bravery that can inspire your next bold move.She also shares advice she would give her younger self. Absorb the wisdom that can help you sidestep obstacles and accelerate your climb to the top. She also explains the importance of mentors. Discover how the right guidance can unlock doors and perspectives, propelling your leadership journey. If your goal is to become a CEO, you will get a wonderful roadmap by listening and learning from Andra Kidd.Before we dive into our conversation with Andra Kidd, consider this: her story is more than a career trajectory. It's a real-life inspiration for anyone dreaming of the CEO chair. Through her experiences, from navigating corporate challenges to balancing personal passions, Andra exemplifies what it means to lead with authenticity and vision. As you listen, imagine the parts of her journey that could be part of your own story to leadership.Andra Kidd is a business leader with more than 26 years of leadership, management, and strategic growth experience with multi-national consulting firms leading profit & loss, business development, and merger & acquisitions programs. As Director of Operations for ERM North America, had operational and profit & loss responsibility for six business units with over 2,000 in headcount during the height of the COVID pandemic. Previous roles in HDR Engineering as Associate Vice President, Market Sector Leader, Client Development Leader and in technical group leader positions. As Chief Operating Officer at Verdantas, brought five acquisitions together as one company, developed new systems and processes, developed leadership teams, integrated ERPs, and eventually launched as a new company in January 2022. As Chief Growth and Strategy Officer for Verdantas, lead corporate strategy, organic growth programs, and mergers and acquisitions growth program. Andra has a Bachelor of Science in Public and Environmental Affairs from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from Alaska Pacific University.She and her husband have one daughter in college, and she enjoys skiing, rock climbing, and paddle boarding with her family and Australian Shepherd “Sage”.Board Leadership:Board Member and Vice Chair, DEI Committee Member for Boulder Climbing Community (Current)Board Member for Alaska Resource Education (past)Board Member for Anchorage Waterways Council (past)Follow us to learn more at ABC to CEO.ABC To CEOPrepares young women for the possibility of becoming not just a leader but the leaderFirmly believes that when more women are at the top, there will be a tipping point that will make equality possibleIs a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizationABC to CEO: Preparing for the Possibility Podcast is produced by Amanda Taran.

Environmental Affairs and Development Planning MEC Anton Bredell joins Johnto present the strategy that the Western Cape Province has set in place tomanage the risk of fire for the upcoming dry season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should governments fund the arts? In The Moral Foundations of Public Funding for the Arts (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023), Michael Rushton, Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Affairs and a Professor at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, explores a variety of frameworks for thinking about this question, from liberal and egalitarian justifications, through to communitarian, conservative, and multiculturalist ideas. The book outlines the economic method for thinking about the arts, and uses this as a starting point to understand what various political philosophies might tell policymakers and the public today. A rich and deep intervention on a pressing social and governmental question, the book is essential reading across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in arts and cultural policy. Prof Rushton blogs at both Substack and Artsjournal and you can read open access papers covering some of the key ideas in the book here and here. Dave O'Brien is Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries, at the University of Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Should governments fund the arts? In The Moral Foundations of Public Funding for the Arts (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023), Michael Rushton, Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Affairs and a Professor at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, explores a variety of frameworks for thinking about this question, from liberal and egalitarian justifications, through to communitarian, conservative, and multiculturalist ideas. The book outlines the economic method for thinking about the arts, and uses this as a starting point to understand what various political philosophies might tell policymakers and the public today. A rich and deep intervention on a pressing social and governmental question, the book is essential reading across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in arts and cultural policy. Prof Rushton blogs at both Substack and Artsjournal and you can read open access papers covering some of the key ideas in the book here and here. Dave O'Brien is Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries, at the University of Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Should governments fund the arts? In The Moral Foundations of Public Funding for the Arts (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023), Michael Rushton, Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Affairs and a Professor at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, explores a variety of frameworks for thinking about this question, from liberal and egalitarian justifications, through to communitarian, conservative, and multiculturalist ideas. The book outlines the economic method for thinking about the arts, and uses this as a starting point to understand what various political philosophies might tell policymakers and the public today. A rich and deep intervention on a pressing social and governmental question, the book is essential reading across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in arts and cultural policy. Prof Rushton blogs at both Substack and Artsjournal and you can read open access papers covering some of the key ideas in the book here and here. Dave O'Brien is Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries, at the University of Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/film

Should governments fund the arts? In The Moral Foundations of Public Funding for the Arts (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023), Michael Rushton, Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Affairs and a Professor at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, explores a variety of frameworks for thinking about this question, from liberal and egalitarian justifications, through to communitarian, conservative, and multiculturalist ideas. The book outlines the economic method for thinking about the arts, and uses this as a starting point to understand what various political philosophies might tell policymakers and the public today. A rich and deep intervention on a pressing social and governmental question, the book is essential reading across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in arts and cultural policy. Prof Rushton blogs at both Substack and Artsjournal and you can read open access papers covering some of the key ideas in the book here and here. Dave O'Brien is Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries, at the University of Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/critical-theory

Should governments fund the arts? In The Moral Foundations of Public Funding for the Arts (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023), Michael Rushton, Co-Director of the Center for Cultural Affairs and a Professor at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University, explores a variety of frameworks for thinking about this question, from liberal and egalitarian justifications, through to communitarian, conservative, and multiculturalist ideas. The book outlines the economic method for thinking about the arts, and uses this as a starting point to understand what various political philosophies might tell policymakers and the public today. A rich and deep intervention on a pressing social and governmental question, the book is essential reading across the arts, humanities, and social sciences, as well as for anyone interested in arts and cultural policy. Prof Rushton blogs at both Substack and Artsjournal and you can read open access papers covering some of the key ideas in the book here and here. Dave O'Brien is Professor of Cultural and Creative Industries, at the University of Manchester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Diana Wyrock of the Avon-on-the-Lake Garden Club and Terry Wyrock of the Environmental Affairs Advisory Board talk about ways to help the monarch butterflies in your backyard. Upcoming events happening in Avon Lake: November 10: Human Resources Director Application Deadline November 10: Combination Inspector Application Deadline November 13, 7:00 PM: City Council Meeting November 14, 7:00 PM: Environmentally Speaking: Small Changes, Big Impact at the Avon Lake Public Library November 20, 7:00 PM: Collective Committee Meeting November 23, Thanksgiving: All City Buildings Closed, No Trash Pick-up Please note: Pick-up will be delayed 1 day for the rest of the week. November 24: AllCity Buildings Closed November 25: Lorain County Collection Center is Closed For information about these and future events/meetings in Avon Lake, please visit www.AvonLake.org/Events.

  Clement speaks to Lesley Mofokeng, the Spokesperson of the SA Musical Awards and Siboniso Duma, the MEC for Economic Development, Tourism & Environmental Affairs about the provincial government's decision to withdraw from funding the South African Music Awards (SAMAs).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kosali Simon, Professor of Economics and Policy at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Associate Vice Provost for Health Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, discusses the complex relationship between economics and healthcare policy. Learn how data-driven decisions, causal inference methods, and ethical considerations are shaping the future of public health. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZEcAbQ This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, a three-way partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, striving to make Indiana a healthier state by empowering research through pilot funding, research education, and training. More information on the Indiana CTSI can be found by visiting IndianaCTSI.org.

Rich Gold returns to the podcast to talk with Jim about everything going on in Washington D.C. They talk about the looming debt limit, environmental regulation, and what is happening at his firm, Holland & Knight. Topics covered in this episode include: Rich's thoughts on the debt limit and everything that is currently going on with it. The ways that Rich believes the Republicans have put themselves into a corner. How many of the Republicans in the house that want significant cuts to the spending bill and why they seem to be pushing for it. The priority of reform when it comes to natural power sources. The work happening to continue to work towards the use of natural resources. Rich's thoughts on the Biden Administration gearing up on the regulatory front. The state of the regulatory environment in America versus other countries. Rich's opinion on if it seems anyone is talking about this or if it isn't something people are too concerned about. When things need to be finalized to keep a new president from meddling with it. The approval rating of the government. Senator Feinstein being asked to step down and how it is being received in Washington. What's happening at Holland & Knight currently? Rich Gold is the leader of Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group and focuses his practice at the intersection of complex policy and political issues involving Congress, the executive branch and the media. The Public Policy & Regulation Group has been ranked among the top law and lobbying firms in Washington by publications including American Lawyer's Influence Magazine, Legal 500 United States guide, Financial Times and U.S. News - Best Lawyers guide. Mr. Gold has been recognized as a top lobbyist in Washington by The Hill, The National Journal, Washington SmartCEO, Super Lawyers, Washingtonian and The Washington Business Journal. In addition, Chambers USA – America's Leading Business Lawyers guide has recognized Mr. Gold since 2007. Rich grew up in New York and New Hampshire He attended The University of Vermont for a B.S. in Business and obtained his J.D. from George Washington University. He served as a Staff Attorney, and later Special Assistant to Carol Browner at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Rich served as a Special Assistant for Environmental Affairs to US Senator Lloyd Bentsen. He has worked at Holland & Knight for the last 25 years. “It's really important in current times to understand that the process that we are involved in, advocating for public policy, is sacred, and something that most around the world don't get to do.”

How will we choose to spend this one wild and precious life? Rick Ridgeway has devoted his seven decades to adventuring  Earth's widest seas and tallest peaks -- and working to protect the wildness that remains. Rick's  earliest adventures were oceanic – sailing and surfing – but he's recognized amongst the world's foremost mountineers. In 1976 he joined the American Bicentennial Everest Expedition, and in 1978 he and three others made the first American ascent of K2 – the second highest peak on Earth—they were the first team to do it without oxygen; Rick made the first documented traverse of Borneo; the first crossing on foot of a corner of Tibet so remote no outsider had ever seen it – these amongst many other adventures far off the beaten path. For 15 years, Rick was the Vice president of Environmental Affairs and then VP of Public Engagement at Patagonia. He is an accomplished filmmaker and the author of seven books, most recently the memoir Life Lived Wild. Listen with us as Rick talks us through surviving an avalanche, the most important baseline to understand when it comes to tracking climate change, what he hopes to impart to his grandchildren, cultivating a forty year marriage, embracing the pain of loss directly, and recognising the summit as a false goal.  The  arc of Rick's life's work --  from stretching the possibilities of human physical capacity toward using adventure sports and expeditions for Earth care and repair -- is a constant inspiration for creatively harnessing our particular passions for greater good.   ....Listen with Lauren L. Hill & Dave RastovichSound Engineer: Ben Alexander Soundtrack: Shannon Sol Carroll Additional music:  Ben AlexanderJoin the conversation: @Waterpeoplepodcast Waterpeoplepodcast.com

China's energy security concerns are undermining its ambitious climate pledges. We try to understand the contradiction from the perspective of China's leaders. And, in a country where activism can be dangerous, we find out how environmentalists are working within the system. Is China serious about climate change? The Economist's Beijing bureau chief, David Rennie, and senior China correspondent, Alice Su, talk to Ma Jun from the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, an NGO. Our environment editor Catherine Brahic talks to Li Shuo of Greenpeace East Asia.Sign up to our weekly newsletter here and for full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/drumoffer.We hope you enjoy listening to this podcast as much as we enjoy making it. We're always thinking of ways to improve and to do that we would like to know more about our listeners. Please help us by filling out this short questionnaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.