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50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast
Climate Goooooooooooals!

50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 46:46


50 Shades of Green dives into the unexpected intersection of climate and the world's most beloved sport in this timely episode. Hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran welcome Elliot Arthur-Worsop, founder of Football for Future, to explore how football (soccer) can be a powerful vehicle for climate communication, action, and adaptation. Fresh off the global spectacle of the World Cup, Adam and Katie frame the conversation with fan anecdotes and the tournament's uncanny ability to unite divided rooms — then pivot to the bigger picture: how that unity and cultural reach can help break the climate echo chamber.Elliot shares his origin story — from climate activism with Extinction Rebellion to realizing that football culture offers a far broader, more diverse audience for climate messaging. He describes the “penny-drop” moment that launched Football for Future: grassroots fans who loved the game but found mainstream climate activism off-putting. That insight led to campaigns that marry sport, storytelling, science, and celebrity to make climate action feel relevant to billions of fans worldwide.The conversation centers on Football for Future's flagship research and campaign, “Pitches in Peril,” which maps future climate risk for both World Cup stadiums and the grassroots pitches where legends began. Elliot and the hosts walk listeners through the methodology: partnering with top climate forecasters, applying established playability thresholds (like wet-bulb globe temperature), and translating complex climate projections into a relatable metric — days of unplayable football. The result is a storytelling breakthrough: instead of abstract temperature stats, fans can grasp how many match or training days could be lost by 2050, making climate risk tangible to players, clubs, and communities.Listeners learn how the campaign built momentum — from a global survey of thousands of fans and a major media lift (translations into multiple languages and significant earned media value) to player activations and partnerships. Elliot emphasizes pragmatic, football-first recommendations: clubs and governing bodies should set carbon neutrality targets, publish sustainability strategies, and crucially, create adaptation funds as legacy investments to protect grassroots pitches and community programs in host nations.The episode highlights concrete funding ideas — ring-fenced adaptation funds, sponsorship contributions tied to social value, and embedding climate resilience into existing facility upgrade streams. Elliot argues that measuring impact in “playable days saved” offers a compelling ROI that resonates with funders and football administrators, while also delivering measurable social benefits like youth engagement, education, and community health.Adam and Katie reflect on the wider implications: sport's unique cultural reach, its power to convene strangers around shared rituals and values, and its potential to normalize climate adaptation at the highest levels. They also explore how athletes, post-career and current, are stepping into climate advocacy, offering relatable messengers who connect health, performance, and environmental stability.This episode is for climate communicators, sports fans curious about sustainability, and anyone interested in how cultural institutions can accelerate climate action. Tune in for a thoughtful blend of data-driven analysis, campaign insight, and human stories that show how protecting the future of football is inseparable from protecting the planet. Links to the “Pitches in Peril” report, Football for Future resources, and ways to get involved are available in the episode notes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you really know?
Can plants communicate with one another?

Do you really know?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 4:59


You might think that plants are silent and passive, but recent studies have shown that they can actually make sounds and send signals to each other, especially when they are stressed or under attack. Researchers at Tel Aviv University recently released their findings from a six-year experiment, which saw them record sounds emitted by certain plants. We've actually known for over 10 years now that plants emit vibrations, but it's the first time that sounds have been detected, meaning it's a groundbreaking find. Why don't we hear plant noise then? Why would plants need to communicate with each other? What impact could this discovery have on agriculture? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Extinction Rebellion ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could I save more money by cash stuffing?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First broadcast : 06/05/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Understand
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement: 1. Rebellion

Understand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 14:46


We follow Extinction Rebellion on one of its first ever actions. Before the rebels shut down London, before they became a household name, they occupied an office building in Islington. Their target? Not a fossil fuel company or government, but Greenpeace - perhaps the world's most high profile environmental campaign group. Presenter: Justin Rowlatt Series Producer: Ellie House Editor: Matt Willis Sound Design and Mix: James Beard Production Coordinators: Maria Ogundele, Brenda Brown, Sabine Schereck Commissioning Editor: Dan Clarke Archive: ‘Extinction Rebellion occupy Greenpeace HQ', Real Media, 18/10/2018 ‘LONDON Walk TOUR - Extinction REBELLION Protest PINK BOAT at Oxford Circus - England', Walking Tour, Walking Tour, 16/4/2019

Do you really know?
What is Neo-Luddism, the growing anti-technology movement?

Do you really know?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 5:16


In today's ultra-connected society, more and more technologies are emerging all the time, and they're getting increasingly advanced. Just look at how far AI has come in recent times, and the attention it's been getting since the launch of ChatGPT. In many ways, it's difficult to not use technology. To not do so would be like cutting ourselves off from the rest of the world. But still, it's not to everyone's liking. Some people resent the influence that some forms of technology have on our society, and want to reject them. They are known as neo-Luddites. Where does the name come from? Could AI have the same impact? And today, how is Neo-Luddism exemplified? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠⁠Why is Camilla becoming queen and not queen consort?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Extinction Rebellion ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Could I save more money by cash stuffing?⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast.A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 4/4/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you really know?
What is Extinction Rebellion ?

Do you really know?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 4:26


This environmental movement was created in England just a few years ago in October 2018, but quickly spread all across the world. Extinction Rebellion's aim is to compel governments to take action against global warming and environmental collapse. It's earned a reputation as a radical organisation, due to its disobedience and disruption tactics. But only using non-violent action is one of its key principles. Also known as XR, Extinction Rebellion was born from a realisation that traditional protest methods were insufficient when it came to the environment crisis. These activists felt new methods and organisation forms were required, taking inspiration from other grassroots movements like Occupy, the American civil rights movement or the suffragettes. What do they actually want in concrete terms? How did such a young movement get to be so rich and powerful? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions ! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here : ⁠Why can't Royals take selfies ?⁠ ⁠How can I beat my work addiction?⁠ ⁠How is AI being used in the legal system?⁠ A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Replay of the episode published on May 17th, 2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extinction Rebellion Podcast
News from a World in Flux Ep. 35: A food crisis is coming this year and the government is unprepared

Extinction Rebellion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026


Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.EPISODE 35: A food crisis is coming this year and the government is unpreparedIn this episode Clare and Charlie discuss how a perfect storm is brewing that will result in a coming food crisis this year and what you can do to prepare. They cover how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting fertilizer supplies and increasing fuel prices, while a developing El Niño weather event is going to exacerbate already difficult growing conditions. All this against a background of a fragile food system and an unprepared government means we need to organise to keep ourselves safe.This isn't the final word in terms of things to think and do. It's really important to think about the near term impacts, but it's a huge topic and there is much more to cover in future episodes.REFERENCESBritain ‘sleepwalking into a food crisis' without urgent action, experts say - The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/28/britain-sleepwalking-into-a-food-crisis-without-urgent-action-experts-saySteve Keen – Things Fall Apart - Brave New Europehttps://braveneweurope.com/steve-keen-things-fall-apartIndustry body warns fuel crisis could leave crops rotting in UK fields - The Guardianhttps://www.farminguk.com/news/industry-body-warns-fuel-crisis-could-leave-crops-rotting-in-uk-fields_68483.html 'Unpredictable and extreme': Asia braces for El Niño - The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/05/el-nino-asia-unpredictable-extreme-weather-climate-change-crisisPro-Social Hoarding - George Monbiothttps://www.monbiot.com/2025/03/20/pro-social-hoarding/A food revolution: campaigners in Liège want all the region's produce to be grown locally. Can they do it? - The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/food/2023/jul/16/the-good-life-in-liege-the-start-of-a-food-revolutionPlanting Value in the Food System - The Vegan Societyhttps://www.plantingvalueinfood.org/Eating Away at Climate Change with Negative Emissions - Helen Harwatt and Matthew Hayekhttps://animal.law.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/Eating-Away-at-Climate-Change-with-Negative-Emissions%E2%80%93%E2%80%93Harwatt-Hayek.pdf---------------------Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate! https://ko-fi.com/worldinflux 

Column Corné van Zeijl | BNR
Opinie | Extinction Rebellion is slaafje van grootkapitaal

Column Corné van Zeijl | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 4:27


Op 4 juli blokkeert Extinction Rebellion (XR) de A12 weer eens. Gewone burgers krijgen daarvoor een bekeuring, terwijl XR altijd ongestraft blijft. Maar wat bereiken de demonstranten er eigenlijk mee ? Een berg irritatie, files en extra belasting voor de politiecapaciteit, maar geen betere wereld. Recentelijk wees iemand me op het feit dat een van de grote financiers achter Extinction Rebellion Chris Hohn van het hedgefonds The Children Investment Fund is. TCI kent u wellicht nog wel van de beruchte brief in 2007 aan het management van ABNAMRO. ABNAMRO maakte niet genoeg winst en moest maar worden opgesplitst. Want in delen zou het meer waard zijn dan het geheel op dat moment. TCI klaagde over de beneden gemiddelde winstgevendheid. Dat kwam vooral omdat ze enkele jaren daarvoor de zeer winstgevende hypotheken business in de US hadden verkocht. Een briljante move zo bleek later in de kredietcrisis. Maar TCI keek alleen maar naar korte termijn winst maximalisatie. De bank werd het lijdende voorwerp in een overnamestrijd en de rest is geschiedenis. Kapitalisme in zijn rauwste vorm. Chris Hohn is wel een briljante belegger. Afgelopen jaar heeft hij met zijn TCI-fonds U$ 19 miljard verdiend. De hoogste beleggingswinst van een hedgefonds ooit, onder andere door beleggingen in luchtvaart en defensiebedrijven zoals Airbus, Safran en General Electric Aerospace. Of in Aena, Vinci en Ferrovial. Deze bedrijven zijn actief in tolwegen en luchthavens. Kan het hypocrieter? Piet Particulier mag niet vliegen of over de A12 rijden. Maar de grote XR-financier mag wel beleggen in bedrijven waar de beweging tegen protesteert. En de opbrengsten van deze beleggingen, worden weer doorgesluisd naar XR. Extinction Rebellion lurkt aan de borst van het groot kapitaal. Ik ben benieuwd wanneer de demonstranten zich aan de deur van hun grote suikeroom gaan vastklinken. XR legt heel Nederland de moraal op. Maar in Nederland hebben we een democratie. Je kunt op de partij stemmen die het beste bij jouw mening past. XR zet deze democratische principes simpelweg opzij. Hun mening staat boven die van de rest van Nederland. De arrogantie ten top. De XR-demonstranten willen milieuhelden zijn, maar in de praktijk zijn het gewoon slaafjes van het groot kapitaal. De useful idiots. Lenin gebruikte deze uitdrukking voor westerse intellectuelen die vanuit hun idealisme konden worden ingezet voor Sovjet-propaganda. De tijden zijn niet veranderd. Mijn oma zei altijd: "Verbeter de wereld, begin bij jezelf." Maar bij XR is het devies, verbeter de wereld, begin met andere mensen te irriteren. Als XR het beste met de wereld voor heeft, kunnen ze zich beter richten op positieve acties. De arrogante toon van ‘wij weten het beter’ en de gewone Nederlander moet maar luisteren roept alleen maar weerstand op. In de US heeft de anti-woke houding alleen maar bijgedragen aan de verkiezing van Trump. Het lijkt me niet dat dat de bedoeling is. Of luisteren deze slaafjes van het groot kapitaal gewoon braaf naar hun financiële meester, zonder zelf na te denken over de gevolgen? Over Corné van Zeijl Corné van Zeijl is analist en strateeg bij Cardano en belegt ook privé. Reageer via c.zeijl@cardano.com. Deze column kun je ook iedere donderdag lezen in het FD.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

POLITICO's Westminster Insider
What's the point of political protests?

POLITICO's Westminster Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 40:57


Climate change, Palestine, Brexit, the Iraq War. Westminster has seen it all when it comes to protests, and the inhabitants of Parliament are largely desensitised to the angry cries at the gates. This week on Westminster Insider host Sascha O'Sullivan asks: what's the point of marching on Whitehall? Peter Tatchell, career protestor famous for his involvement in the gay rights movement, explains how the LGBT marches in the 1990s and early 2000s helped move the needle. But former Conservative MP and gay rights campaigner Edwina Currie takes Sascha inside the back-room lobbying, which she insists was more effective than any protest. Sascha speaks to Sophie Cowen, who spent years working for both Extinction Rebellion and Insulate Britain, about what the attention-grabbing stunts of the climate protests achieved. And Dr Maria Stephan, political scientist and co-author of Why Civil Resistance Works, explains why the No Kings marches have been so successful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apans anatomi
/UTDRAG/ Klimatkamp i en multipolär värld

Apans anatomi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 5:35


/UTDRAG UR AVSNITT FÖR TIDNINGEN FLAMMANS PRENUMERANTER/ Hur kan klimataktivister återigen få upp klimatfrågan på dagordningen under valrörelsen? Behöver klimatfrågan föras på ett annat sätt idag, när högerpopulistiska krafter gjort frågan till sin huvudfiende? Och hur förändras möjligheterna föra frågan när FN:s globala klimatåtaganden försvagas med konkurrensen mellan nya geopolitiska block? Det här avsnittet av Apans anatomi samlar två liveinspelade panelsamtal om klimatkampens framtid med flera radikala klimatorganisationer. Båda samtalen bygger vidare på avsnitt av Apans anatomi. Första samtalet är med Mathias Wåg, Kristina Boreus från Transplace, Pär Pluschke från Preppa tillsammans, Esther Hauer från Extinction Rebellion and Noah Björelius från Ta tillbaka framtiden och modereras av Joel Göransson Scalzotto. Samtalet organiserades av forskarskolan TRANSPLACE och hölls på Hägerstensåsens medborgarhus. Det andra samtalet spelades in på Septemberupprorets Motståndsforum på Folkets husby och modereras av Petter Kallioinen från Extinction Rebellion. Medverkar gör Mathias Wåg från Apans anatomi, Irma Kjellström och Veronika Österberg från Ta tillbaka framtiden, Carmen Blanco Valer från Rebellmammorna, Ben Kenward från Scientist Rebellion och författaren Arne Müller.

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Dit is de dag
'Aanscherpen demonstratierecht is volksverlakkerij'

Dit is de dag

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 18:36


Demonstreren is een grondrecht, maar volgens dit kabinet loopt het te vaak uit de hand. Ze willen hardere straffen en burgermeester sneller laten ingrijpen. Maar kan dit zomaar? een discussie met  *Berend Roorda, Universitair Hoofddocent van de Rijksuniversiteit Groningen *André Flach, SGP-kamerlid *Willem Jebbink advocaat, die regelmatig de demonstranten van Extinction Rebellion bijstaat. 

News dal pianeta Terra
Cos'è questo super El Niño?

News dal pianeta Terra

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 9:56


Anche le Nazioni Unite hanno dato l'allarme per le prossime settimane: è un fenomeno che conosciamo bene, ma che quest'anno sembra essere più forte del previsto. Ngli ultimi giorni ci sono state diverse proteste di Extinction Rebellion a Roma. L'Iran ha interrotto di nuovo i negoziati, vista l'insistenza di Israele nel bombardare il Libano, e questo avrebbe fatto molto arrabbiare Trump, con una chiamata di cui si è molto parlato. L'India sta provando a industrializzarsi usando principalmente l'energia solare, e riducendo il molto carbone che ancora usa. Ilaria Gibelli, avvocata e consulente Lgbtqia+, ci racconta la nuova possibilità a Genova di introdurre un'identità alias per consentire alle persone in transizione di genere di utilizzare il nome prescelto.   Rassegna stampa:  Cos'è El Niño e perché non c'entra nulla con il caldo estivo in Europa, Andrea Barolini  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extinction Rebellion Podcast
News from a World in Flux Ep. 34: The psychological effects of repression and what's next for the climate movement?

Extinction Rebellion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 54:03


Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.EPISODE 34: The psychological effects of repression and what's next for the climate movement?In this episode Clare and Charlie explore how escalating state repression is reshaping climate activism, from the rise of underground tactics and sabotage, to why crackdowns may be radicalising some campaigners while deterring others. They also discuss the future of climate organising, including: mutual aid, community resilience, local assemblies, land-based resistance in France, and the growing attempts to unite climate action with anti-war, anti-poverty and justice movements. They raise the question of what a coherent political vision and philosophy for the climate movement might actually look like in an age of collapse, inequality and authoritarianism.REFERENCESResearch on climate protest repression in the UK (University of St Andrews / Nature Climate Change)https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-026-02570-8Guardian article on how climate protest crackdowns may radicalise activistshttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/25/criminalisation-of-climate-protesters-in-uk-is-counterproductive-research-findsUnderstanding and Accelerating Collective Climate Action (Report from Leiden Conference)https://zenodo.org/records/17583133The Difficulty Ecologism Has Not Yet Facedhttps://thefurrowedmind.substack.com/p/the-difficulty-ecologism-has-notHumanity Projecthttps://humanityproject.uk/The Climate Mobilization (US climate survival organising project)https://www.theclimatemobilization.org/Water Sovereignty Toolkit (The Climate Mobilization)https://www.theclimatemobilization.org/water-sovereignty-toolkitA Paradise Built in Hell by Rebecca Solnithttps://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/301070/a-paradise-built-in-hell-by-rebecca-solnit/Soulèvements de la Terre (“Earth Uprisings” movement in France)https://lessoulevementsdelaterre.org/Climáximo (Portuguese climate justice movement)https://www.instagram.com/climaximopt/Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative - https://fossilfueltreaty.org/Citizens' Convention for Climate (France)https://www.conventioncitoyennepourleclimat.fr/en/ --------------------Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate!https://ko-fi.com/worldinflux 

De Orkaan podcast
Tata-taart voor Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied

De Orkaan podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 3:09


Normaal is de eerste maandag van de maand om 12.00 uur een moment van protest. Terwijl het luchtalarm loeit, houden actievoerders van Extinction Rebellion en Milieudefensie een ‘die-in'. Daarbij blijven zij demonstratief ‘dood' op de grond liggen om aandacht te vragen voor de klimaat- en gezondheidscrisis. Maar komende maandag 1 juni 2026 ziet het er bij het kantoor van de Omgevingsdienst Noordzeekanaalgebied (OD NZKG) achter station Zaandam heel anders uit. Er is taart. Toch liever lezen? Dan kan: https://www.deorkaan.nl/tata-taart-voor-omgevingsdienst-noordzeekanaalgebied/

Met groene kracht vooruit
Hoe 44 partijen samenwerken aan innovatie van de energietransitie

Met groene kracht vooruit

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 29:21 Transcription Available


In de nieuwste aflevering van Met groene kracht vooruit zoomen we met Arne Jan Polman (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam) in op het Europese project Magpie, waarin maar liefst 44 Europese partijen vijf jaar lang werkten aan innovatieprojecten om de transities te versnellen. Een project binnen Magpie is Offshore Charging. Evert Han Huernink van Bluewater vertelt over het project en het belang van Magpie: "Ik denk dat dit concept zonder Magpie misschien nog wel in de 'Powerpointfase' zou zitten."Meelezen met de aflevering? Download het transcript.

Hamburg News
Hamburg-News: Macheten-Schreck, Polit-Tragödie & das grüne Brunnen-Rätsel

Hamburg News

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 10:24 Transcription Available


Von dramatischen Kriminalfällen über giftgrüne Proteste bis hin zu den ersten Transfer-News aus dem Volkspark: Hamburg kommt diese Woche nicht zur Ruhe. In dieser Episode des Hamburg News Podcasts beleuchten wir den rätselhaften Tod des ehemaligen Justizsenators Roger Kusch und blicken auf die spektakuläre Klima-Aktion von Extinction Rebellion in der Innenstadt. Außerdem klären wir, warum ein Hamburger Polizist nach einem Fußtritt freigesprochen wurde, wo zum Pfingstwochenende das absolute Stau-Chaos droht und welcher Millionen-Neuzugang die Hoffnung des HSV beflügelt. Schnallt euch an für die wichtigsten News aus eurer Hansestadt!

Betrouwbare Bronnen
586 – Paul Frissen: de staat als hoeder van pluralisme

Betrouwbare Bronnen

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 82:44


Bestuurskundige Paul Frissen ziet ons land al een tijd heen en weer schommelen tussen populisme en technocratisch beheer. En dat is heel iets anders dan het beoefenen van de kunst van politiek in een land van minderheden en pluralisme in opvattingen en overtuigingen. Zijn nieuwe boek analyseert hoe dat komt en hoe de beoefening van die kunst de ruimte kan terugvinden die zij verdient. Jaap Jansen en PG Kroeger praten met Frissen over zijn boek De neutrale staat, pleidooi voor conservatief pluralisme. *** Deze aflevering is mede mogelijk gemaakt met donaties van luisteraars die we hiervoor hartelijk danken. Word ook vriend van de show! Heb je belangstelling om in onze podcast te adverteren of ons te sponsoren? Zend ons een mailtje en wij zoeken contact. *** De staat moet ons beschermen tegen de revolutionaire tijdgeest, zegt Paul Frissen. Hij moet daarin zelf geen politieke voorkeur aan de dag leggen maar vooral het pluralisme behoeden en behouden. Pluralisme is immers een levendig en uitdagend karakteristiek van de Nederlandse cultuur en politiek: "Iedereen is hier ergens minderheid." Daarom moet de staat het pluralisme dat al die vormen van eigenheid beschermt en ruimte geeft helpen bewaren. De staat zelf moet daarbij neutraal blijven. Meer verkeersregelaar of scheidsrechter. De spelregels met gezag handhaven, zonder te bepalen wat de inhoud en de uitkomst van het spel moet zijn. Want het strafrecht en het geweldsmonopolie van de staat zijn machtige wapens die alleen zorgvuldig en terughoudend ingezet mogen worden. Anders is voor je het weet de rechtsstaat verloren. Populisten vinden dit soort evenwicht en ingetogenheid maar onzin, noteert Frissen. Radicalen willen alles en wel nu. "Sentimenten die meteen bevredigd moeten worden." Populistische stromingen – of ze nu radicaal-rechts zijn of radicaal-links - zijn revolutionair van aard. Zij gaan uit van een welhaast onvermijdelijke apocalyps die het bedrijven van politiek juist onmogelijk maakt. Bij de een is dat een dreigende beschavingsondergang door 'omvolking', bij een ander is dat de planetaire verwoesting door klimaatcatastrofes. Allebei weigeren ze stil te staan bij de politieke matiging van het pluralisme. Dat is volgens hen 'het systeem', gestuurd door 'de elite' die zich tegen hun revolutionaire omwenteling verzet. Als de wereld op instorten staat, legitimeert dat voor radicalen ongeremd gedrag en beleid dat het alledaagse maatschappelijk verkeer moet verstoren. Denk aan de eis van 'noodwetten'. De ‘spontanité' van de Franse revolutie zien we nu terug in fakkeloptochten en het besmeuren van kunstwerken; ruiten ingooien; online bedreigingen; trekker-parades. Erupties in groepsverband van individuele emoties, die voortdurend gevoed moeten worden. Maar een échte oplossing is ook weer niet de bedoeling, blijkt uit bijvoorbeeld PVV-gedrag. Er moet voor hen vooral géén afgewogen migratiebeleid komen. Dat arbeidsmigratie een politieke keuze is en migratie ons niet hoeft te overkomen als een soort natuurverschijnsel, moet buiten beeld blijven. En ook al is het radicale aspect aan de linkerzijde minder dominant, bijvoorbeeld bij Extinction Rebellion ziet Frissen die romantische beleving van identiteit en ondergangsstemming eveneens. Het antwoord uit beleidspartijen rond 'het midden' blijft meestal steken in technocratisch beheer, klaagt hij. Het koesteren van pluralisme is daar verstatelijkt in plaats van een krachtbron. In de verzuiling waren verschillen de maatschappelijke basis. De behoefte aan gelijkheid - in kansen, voorzieningen en posities - bracht vanaf de jaren ‘60 en ‘70 uniformering. Verschillen werden een probleem dat via diagnostisering, monitoring, protocollen en compensatiemechanismen beheersbaar kon worden gemaakt. Wat Alexis de Tocqueville zo fraai 'mild despotisme' noemde. Beheersing en de technocratie van regelstelsels werd essentieel, dat hadden Michel Foucault en Jürgen Habermas goed gezien. Frissen toont zich geïnspireerd door de Franse denker Claude Lefort, die erop wijst dat niet beheersing en technocratisch management, maar creatieve botsingen de essentie van de democratie vormen. Dat technocratie en de gedachte dat deze door wetenschappelijke kennis, feiten en inzichten gestuurd kan worden nogal feilbaar is, zagen we in bij Covid-19. Opvallend was nu juist hoe wendbaar en flexibel het improviseren in de samenleving ook toen uiteindelijk weer bleek te zijn. Zelfs bij grote verschillen in aanpak tussen verschillende landen in Europa liep het overal uit op ‘doormodderen’ en improviseren. Wie pluralisme meer ruimte wil geven, krijgt van Frissen huiswerk mee. Afschaffen van regels? Met het behoud van protocollen en steeds meer toezicht leidt dat tot niets. De rechter op de stoel van de politiek zetten - denk aan een Constitutioneel Hof of aan het Urgenda- arrest – leidt tot nog meer detailsturing, governance voorschriften en protocollen. In de kern gaat het volgens Frissen om de bereidheid verschil te accepteren. "De participatiesamenleving was een interessante gedachte. Maar alleen als je dan wel variëteit accepteert. En niet meteen Kamervragen gaat stellen als scholen of ouderenzorg in Maastricht anders te werk gaan dan op Walcheren." Hij verzucht: "Maakbaarheid wás een linkse zaak ooit, maar die lijkt inmiddels overal te zijn doorgedrongen.” *** Verder luisteren 323 - Paul Frissen en het gevaarlijke verlangen naar de integrale oplossing 210 - Herman Tjeenk Willink over het verval van de democratische rechtsorde 474 – Parlementair historicus Joop van den Berg: “De democratie is in groot gevaar. Je moet niet denken: het loopt wel los" 226 - In het oog van de orkaan: Roel in 't Veld over wat er mis is met politiek en bestuur 445 - Chaos en onrecht in het sociale stelsel 152 - De 19e-eeuwse wortels van FvD en PVV 60 - Coen Brummer & Daniël Boomsma: De canon van het sociaal-liberalisme 34 - 140 jaar Anti-Revolutionaire Partij 385 - Jan de Koning en het verschil tussen een greppel en de laatste gracht 300 - Ethische politiek: het bijzondere Nederland met zijn 'moreel hoogstaande opvattingen' 296 - Doe effe normaal man! De macht der gewoonte in de Nederlandse politiek 57 - Alexis de Tocqueville 70 - 'Voorzitter, het is Kafka!' - Leven en werk van Franz Kafka *** Tijdlijn 00:00:00 – Deel 1 00:28:01 – Deel 2 01:03:46 – Deel 3 01:22:43 – EindeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extinction Rebellion Podcast
News from a World in Flux Ep. 33: The true cost of AI and a COP replacement?

Extinction Rebellion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 44:45


Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.EPISODE 33: The true cost of AI and a COP replacement?In this episode, Clare and Charlie discuss the first Just Transition Away from Fossil Fuels conference held in Santa Marta Colombia in April 2026. They also look at what data centres and a booming AI industry means for the environment and beyond.REFERENCESJust Transition Away from Fossil Fuels Conferencehttps://transitionawayconference.com/Key Outcomes from Santa Marta - Carbon Briefhttps://www.carbonbrief.org/santa-marta-key-outcomes-from-first-summit-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels/The AI Climate Hoax Reporthttps://drive.google.com/file/d/12l1W4W25b-_ff6yFNJABkfal9_9oevxe/viewNew datacentres risk doubling Great Britain's electricity use - Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/23/new-datacentres-risk-doubling-uk-electricity-use-ofgem-peak-demandUK departments at odds over energy demands of AI datacentres - Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/apr/26/uk-departments-at-odds-over-energy-demands-of-ai-datacentres The Thermodynamic Endgame of Industrial Civilizationhttps://kasperbenjamin.substack.com/p/the-thermodynamic-endgame-of-industrial Data Centre Watch report https://www.datacenterwatch.org/report---------------------Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate!https://ko-fi.com/worldinflux 

Met groene kracht vooruit
Hoe een schone scheepsromp CO₂‑uitstoot vermindert

Met groene kracht vooruit

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 22:46 Transcription Available


In de haven van Rotterdam draait CO₂‑reductie niet alleen om nieuwe brandstoffen en industrie. Ook operationele verbeteringen kunnen een groot verschil maken. In deze aflevering kijken we met Sam van Aanholt (Fleet Robotics) naar het reinigen van scheepsrompen. Hoe werkt dat? Wat is het effect op brandstofverbruik en uitstoot? En we hebben het met Marielle Chartier (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam) over Carbonbid, een bijzonder initiatief van het Havenbedrijf dat CO₂‑reductieprojecten ondersteunt en versnelt.Meelezen met de aflevering? Download het transcript.

Café Weltschmerz
Willem Engel en Jeroen Pols - Weekoverzicht #19 2026

Café Weltschmerz

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 107:38


Waardeer je onze video's? Steun dan Café Weltschmerz, het podium voor het vrije woord: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/doneren/Moderna en Korea University ontwikkelen samen het hantavirusvaccinIn deze aflevering bespreken Jeroen en Willem hoe een nieuw virus opduikt terwijl de oude patronen gewoon blijven draaien. Media en autoriteiten reageren opnieuw met dezelfde urgentie als tijdens covid, inclusief de bekende vragen over timing en motieven.Tegelijk woeden natuurbranden die volgens bronnen verband houden met legeractiviteiten.Het onderwerp verdwijnt snel naar de achtergrond zodra het politiek gevoelig wordt.Internationaal blijven Trump en Iran elkaar provoceren in een geopolitiek ritueel.Deze schouwespel houdt de aandacht moeiteloos vast terwijl de echte problemen blijven liggen.Binnen Nederland loopt de druk verder op. De prijzen stijgen hard en steeds meer mensen krijgen het gevoel dat inflatie geen fout is, maar beleid. De haat campagne tegen FVD krijgt steun van Extinction Rebellion, waarmee activisme en politieke uitsluiting steeds dichter naar elkaar toegroeien.Ali B en Peter Gillis worden publiekelijk aan de schandpaal genageld in een mediaspektakel waar beeldvorming belangrijker lijkt dan waarheid. Ondertussen trekt het IPCC stilletjes een van zijn zwaarste rampscenario's terug, zonder de grote koppen die eerdere voorspellingen wel kregen.Loosdrecht groeit uit tot het moment waarop burgers aangeven dat de grens bereikt is.Week 18 laat zien hoe crises niet verdwijnen, maar telkens opnieuw worden ingezet. Het patroon verandert nauwelijks, alleen het decor wisselt.Deze video is geproduceerd door Café Weltschmerz. Café Weltschmerz gelooft in de kracht van het gesprek en zendt interviews uit over actuele maatschappelijke thema's. Wij bieden een hoogwaardig alternatief voor de mainstream media. Café Weltschmerz is onafhankelijk en niet verbonden aan politieke, religieuze of commerciële partijen.Wil je meer video's bekijken en op de hoogte blijven via onze nieuwsbrief? Ga dan naar: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/videos/Wil je op de hoogte worden gebracht van onze nieuwe video's? Klik dan op deze link: https://bit.ly/3XweTO0

D|facto | weekjournaal
Weekoverzicht #19 2026 - Willem Engel en Jeroen Pols

D|facto | weekjournaal

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 107:34


Moderna en Korea University ontwikkelen samen het hantavirusvaccinIn deze aflevering bespreken Jeroen en Willem hoe een nieuw virus opduikt terwijl de oude patronen gewoon blijven draaien. Media en autoriteiten reageren opnieuw met dezelfde urgentie als tijdens covid, inclusief de bekende vragen over timing en motieven.Tegelijk woeden natuurbranden die volgens bronnen verband houden met legeractiviteiten.Het onderwerp verdwijnt snel naar de achtergrond zodra het politiek gevoelig wordt.Internationaal blijven Trump en Iran elkaar provoceren in een geopolitiek ritueel.Deze schouwespel houdt de aandacht moeiteloos vast terwijl de echte problemen blijven liggen.Binnen Nederland loopt de druk verder op. De prijzen stijgen hard en steeds meer mensen krijgen het gevoel dat inflatie geen fout is, maar beleid. De haat campagne tegen FVD krijgt steun van Extinction Rebellion, waarmee activisme en politieke uitsluiting steeds dichter naar elkaar toegroeien.Ali B en Peter Gillis worden publiekelijk aan de schandpaal genageld in een mediaspektakel waar beeldvorming belangrijker lijkt dan waarheid. Ondertussen trekt het IPCC stilletjes een van zijn zwaarste rampscenario's terug, zonder de grote koppen die eerdere voorspellingen wel kregen.Loosdrecht groeit uit tot het moment waarop burgers aangeven dat de grens bereikt is.Week 18 laat zien hoe crises niet verdwijnen, maar telkens opnieuw worden ingezet. Het patroon verandert nauwelijks, alleen het decor wisselt.Wil jij speciale bonusuitzendingen ontvangen?Kan je geen genoeg krijgen van de diepgaande analyses van Jeroen en Willem?Word dan terugkerende donateur en ontvang exclusieve bonusuitzendingen!Als trouwe donateur krijg je toegang tot extra content die niet beschikbaar is voor de gemiddelde kijker.Of je nu kiest voor een maandelijkse of jaarlijkse terugkerende donatie, je ontvangt altijd de meest waardevolle inzichten en analyses die je niet wilt missen in de speciale bonus.www.dfacto.nu/steun

Bloody Vegans Podcast
Rebellion, Roots & Responsibility with Dora Hargitai on Animal Rebellion, Systemic Change & the Fight for Earth's Future (Originally aired December 2019)

Bloody Vegans Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 61:04


The Bloody Vegans Podcast is coming back soon and while we get everything ready for what's coming next, we're reaching into the archive to bring you some of the conversations that started it all. Watch this space.First up from the back catalogue: this gem from December 2019. Jim sits down with Dora Hargitai activist, orator, and a driving force within Animal Rebellion for a conversation that feels just as urgent today as it did when it was first recorded.Dora's journey into veganism began not with a grand awakening, but with a small booklet picked up in an Aldi in Scotland. From there, a quiet curiosity became a conviction, and eventually a calling. Having worked in the oil and gas industry before pivoting to an MBA focused on sustainability, Dora's path took her through the heart of the Extinction Rebellion uprisings of April and October 2019 and ultimately to helping build Animal Rebellion into a movement that links animal agriculture directly to the climate emergency.In this episode, Jim and Dora explore what it really means to challenge the foundations of the systems we live within from the demands of Animal Rebellion and their presence at Smithfield Market, to the thorny questions of how we value nature, monetise veganism, and talk to one another across deep divides. Dora brings her characteristic warmth, clarity and unflinching honesty to all of it.Whether you've been vegan for years or you're just beginning to ask the questions, this one's worth your time.Topics include: the birth of Animal Rebellion, nonviolent civil disobedience, the Smithfield Market action, systemic change vs. individual action, vegan monetisation, activism in its many forms, and reasons to stay hopeful.A Note From 2026A lot has happened in the years since Jim and Dora recorded this conversation. The December 2019 UK general election Dora references, which she and many others hoped might be a turning point for climate policy, returned Boris Johnson with a substantial majority, and environmental ambition in government largely stalled in the years that followed. The "11 years" climate deadline Dora cites reflects the scientific framing of the time; the window hasn't got any wider since, and the urgency she describes has only deepened. On the corporate side, BlackRock, whose CEO Dora cautiously praised for his 2018 letter calling for more sustainable business values, has since significantly retreated from its ESG commitments, largely under political pressure from the American right, a retreat that perhaps illustrates Dora's own point about the limits of working within the existing system. And on the Amazon, the picture has been mixed: the election of Lula in Brazil in 2022 brought renewed protections and a measurable slowdown in deforestation, offering at least one of the rays of hope Dora was looking for. The questions she raises here, about systemic change, collective action, and what we owe each other and the planet, remain as open, and as pressing, as ever.

Jøss‽
#252 - Teleskop-ord, sønn av en smed, og Genghis «Extinction Rebellion» Khan

Jøss‽

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 22:58


Tre raringer fekter med fakta. Smedsønnen som formet USA vitenskapelig. Første menneskeskapte globale nedkjøling. Og fotball-fact for ikke-fotballfolk. Raringer:Øystein Bakke (@tegnstein)Rasmus Loen Steensgaard (@rasmusloen)Andreas Wahl (@andreas__wahl)

Politiek Dichtbij
Waarom het kabinet de kas van Extinction Rebellion spekt

Politiek Dichtbij

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 35:57


De Tweede Kamer is met reces, maar wij werken gewoon door. Deze week behandelen we vragen van jou, van onze luisteraars! Extinction Rebellion, geheime geldstromen en het recept van een goede kop boven je artikel: het komt allemaal voorbij in deze speciale editie van Politiek Dichtbij.Presentator Thomas Brouwer in gesprek met verslaggevers Elodie Verweij en Tobias den Hartog.Ook een vraag? Mail 'm naar t.denhartog@ad.nlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Met groene kracht vooruit
Hoe brengen we investeringen in het havenindustriecluster in beweging?

Met groene kracht vooruit

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 23:02 Transcription Available


Het industriële cluster in de Rotterdamse haven staat voor enorme uitdagingen. Wat betekenen die voor de toekomst? En hoe lossen we ze op? Recharge Rotterdam moet uitkomst bieden. Mark Stoelinga (Havenbedrijf Rotterdam) en Simone van Tongeren (Deltalinqs) vertellen alles over Recharge Rotterdam én het belang van de industrie voor Rotterdam en Nederland.Meelezen met de aflevering? Download het transcript.

Beurswatch | BNR
Wordt OpenAI wanbetaler van de eeuw? De CFO vreest van wel.

Beurswatch | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 24:28


Het is allemaal een stuk minder rooskleurig dan ooit werd geschetst. OpenAI ziet dat de verkoopdoelen al maanden niet gehaald worden. Het AI-bedrijf wil wekelijks 1 miljard gebruikers, maar komt er maar niet aan doordat de concurrentie te scherp is. En met een beursgang in de pijplijn is dat een bittere pil. De CFO maakt zich nog het meest druk van allemaal. Want die denkt vooral aan de grote beloftes die OpenAI heeft gemaakt bij datacenterbedrijven. Ze zou zelfs al met de bestuurders daarvan gebeld hebben om op die beloftes terug te komen. Wie vangt straks de klappen op? En kan die beursgang van OpenAI eigenlijk nog wel een spektakel worden zo? Dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Verder hebben we het over Spotify. Daar groeien zowel het aantal abonnees als het totaal aantal gebruikers, maar toch vallen de resultaten tegen. De muziekstreamer kwam afgelopen kwartaal zelfs uit op een verlies. Volgens de topman ligt het niet aan de strategie maar aan de uitvoering ervan, wat dat ook moge betekenen. En het aandeel? Dat heeft z'n slechtste dag in twee jaar tijd. Je hoort ook nog over Meta. Dat moet afzien van een overname waar ze juist heel erg op zaten te wachten. Het van oorsprong Chinese Manus mag niet worden overgekocht door het moederbedrijf van Facebook. De Chinese regering steekt er een stokje voor. En we vertellen je over een overname met meer slagingskans: de grootste overname door Shell in het afgelopen decennium zelfs. Te gast: Tim van Merendonk, van ING Investment Office. BNR Beurs is een journalistiek onafhankelijke productie, mede mogelijk gemaakt door Saxo. Over de makers: Jelle Maasbach is presentator van BNR Beurs en freelance financieel journalist. Zijn favoriete aandeel om over te praten is Disney, maar daar lijkt hij de enige in te zijn. Sinds de eerste uitzending van BNR Beurs is 'ie er bij. Maxim van Mil is presentator van BNR Beurs en journalist bij BNR, waar hij zich focust op de financiële markten en ontwikkelingen in de tech-wereld. Je krijgt hem het meest enthousiast als hij kan praten over ASML, of oer-Hollandse bedrijven zoals Ahold of ABN Amro. Jorik Simonides is presentator van BNR Beurs, economieredacteur en verslaggever bij BNR. Hij wordt er vooral blij van als het een keer níet over AI gaat. Milou Brand is presentator van BNR Beurs, freelance podcastmaker en columnist bij het Financieele Dagblad. Jochem Visser is presentator van BNR Beurs, maakt Beursnerd XL en is redacteur bij de podcast Onder Curatoren. Vraag hem naar obscure zaken op financiële markten en hij vertelt je waarom het eigenlijk nóg leuker is dan je al dacht. Over de podcast: Met BNR Beurs ga je altijd voorbereid de nieuwe beursdag in. We praten je in een kleine 25 minuten bij over alle laatste ontwikkelingen op de handelsvloer. We blijven niet alleen bij de AEX of Wall Street, maar vertellen je ook waar nog meer kansen liggen. En we houden het niet bij de cijfers, maar zoeken ook iedere dag voor je naar duiding van scherpe gasten en experts. Of je nu een ervaren belegger bent of net begint met je eerste stappen op de beurs, de podcast biedt waardevolle inzichten voor je beleggingsstrategie. Door de focus op zowel de korte termijn als de lange termijn, helpt BNR Beurs luisteraars om de ruis van de markt te scheiden van de essentie. Van Musk tot Microsoft en van Ahold tot ASML. Wij vertellen je wat beleggers bezighoudt, wie de markten in beweging zet en wat dat betekent voor jouw beleggingsportefeuille.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Hen House
Rose Patterson on Rescuing Beagles, Disrupting the Grand National, and Building Animal Rising into a Movement

Our Hen House

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 51:53


Rose Patterson, Director of Animal Rising in the UK, joins Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan for a deep dive into one of the most daring and legally complex animal rescue stories in recent UK history. Rose shares how Animal Rising evolved from a climate-focused Extinction Rebellion offshoot into a frontline animal rights organization, and what it really takes to challenge the…

Extinction Rebellion Podcast
News from a World in Flux Ep. 32: Smashing JP Morgan, AMOC collapse, tipping points, and jury cuts

Extinction Rebellion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 48:10


Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.EPISODE 32: Smashing JP Morgan, AMOC collapse, tipping points, and jury cutsIn this episode, Clare and Charlie unpack the latest climate science looking at the “Hothouse Earth” trajectory and accelerating tipping points, the growing risks around the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, and what it means to lose control of the Earth system. They also discuss the acquittal of the medic protest targeting JP Morgan, the role of juries and how they're under attack.REFERENCESTrajectories of the Earth System in the Anthropocene - Will Steffen et al.https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1810141115The risk of a hothouse Earth trajectory - William J. Ripple et al.https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(25)00391-4Daily Mail coverage of AMOC riskshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-9304273/The-Gulf-Stream-weakest-1-000-YEARS-climate-change.html Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA)https://www.aria.org.ukJPMorgan Chase fossil fuel financing reporthttps://www.bankingonclimatechaos.orgDefend Our Jurieshttps://defendourjuries.orgThe Secret Barristerhttps://thesecretbarrister.com---------------------Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate! https://chuffed.org/xr/uk

The Atomic Show
Atomic Show #340 – Zion Lights, Author of “Energy is Life”

The Atomic Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 69:14


Energy is Life begins with an alternative timeline – Zion Lights describes what her life would be like if her parents had not made the decision to emigrate from their village in India to become factor workers in the burgeoning Manchester manufacturing area before she was born. It’s a sobering and enlightening depiction of the daily struggle for sustenance and survival in a place that is plagued with dire energy poverty. During her education and early career, Zion was deeply embedded in the environmental movement and accepted many of its tenants. But as she repeatedly heard her colleagues and associates idealize simple existence and express a desire to return to the land and the traditional ways, she began to ask hard questions. Did they have any idea what it was like for those people who were still living on the land using traditional, primitive technologies? Her path of asking hard questions and looking for the best scientifically supportable answers to those questions soon led her to become a closeted nuclear energy supporter. She learned how useful the technology was, especially as a way to provide abundant energy while virtually eliminating immediately harmful air pollution and climate changing emissions. But she still traveled in the environmental circles and was sure that she would be ostracized if she openly expressed her conclusions. She tested that thesis several times and received the response that she expected. One of her colleagues once asked “you aren’t pro-nuclear are you?” At a key point in her journey of discovery she was employed as a spokesperson for Extinction Rebellion, an aggressive antinuclear NGO taking direct action to capture the public’s attention. Its illogical but unfortunately common position was to be both opposed to emission-free nuclear energy while also focused on fighting climate change. After finding herself in situations where her choice was to speak truthfully or to do her assigned job, she left the antinuclear group to become a pronuclear advocate, speaker and author. We talked about her life trajectory, her recent book, and her pursuit of an abundant future where all people have access to the energy resources that give them agency and enable them to flourish. I expect that you will enjoy this episode.

Hudson Mohawk Magazine
500 Protest Gov Hochul Push to Gut Climate Law

Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 19:41


On Wednesday March 25th 500 climate activists came to the State Capitol to urge state lawmakers not to give in to Governor Hochul's push to gut the state's climate law. We hear from Anne Rabe of the Alliance for a Nuclear Free NY; Greg Schwedock; Ethan Gormley of Citizen Action; Kim Fraczek of the Sane Energy Project; Molly Ornati of 350 Brooklyn; John Seakwood of Third Act Upstate; Alex Beauchamp of Food and Water Watch; Laura Faulk of the Climate Reality Project; Meghan Ahearn of NYPIRG; Jessica Azulay of AGREE: Jim Gordon of Extinction Rebellion; Bill Tai of Third Act; And Santosh of NY Communities for Change. About two dozen were eventually arrested for blocking access to the Governor's office, including Greg, Molly, Bill, Jim, Santosh, and me. By Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Science Salon
The Biggest Blind Spot of the Climate Movement: Nuclear Energy

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 68:49


Zion Lights used to be deep inside the environmental movement: protests, arrests, road blockades, the whole thing. Then she started looking closely at the evidence around nuclear power and found that much of what she'd been told about energy, risk, and climate solutions didn't hold up. In this conversation with Michael Shermer, she explains why anti-nuclear politics has done real damage, and why reliable energy matters far beyond moral posturing. She speaks from experience about Extinction Rebellion, energy policy in Germany and France, fear around Fukushima and Chernobyl, energy poverty, overpopulation, and why modern environmentalism so often attacks the very technologies that could help both people and the planet. Zion Lights is a British science communicator, writer, author, and former environmental activist known for her pivot to advocacy of evidence-based environmental policy, particularly her support for nuclear energy as a tool for decarbonisation. She is a prominent voice in debates about climate change, energy policy, humanism, and the role of scientific reasoning in public discourse. Her new book is Energy is Life: Why Environmentalism Went Nuclear.

The Antifada
&&&: Clim&te Defi&nce w/ Nate Smith

The Antifada

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 8:26


The full episode is avaiable for FREE members at http://patreon.com/thiswreckagePaid subscribers can watch the video version of the pod here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/152718531We're joined by actor, comedian, activist, & Anders lookalike NATE SMITH! The two mog each other as we discuss the roots of his two action groups Climate Defiance & Extinction Rebellion, the recent interest both have received from the state, tips on dealing with FBI knocks from Ron Kuby, the use of humor in disruptive actions, anti-ginger racism, & much more!https://www.foxnews.com/politics/left-wing-activists-storming-synagogue-use-knee-pads-adult-diaper-mock-dem-congressman-ice-votehttps://theintercept.com/2026/02/12/fbi-counterterror-extinction-rebellion/https://dissentmagazine.org/article/can-extinction-rebellion-survive/Song: Organized Konfusion - The Extinction Agenda

Pod Damn America
&&& - Clim&te Defi&nce w/ Nate Smith

Pod Damn America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 96:30


We're joined by actor, comedian, activist, & Anders lookalike NATE SMITH! The two mog each other as we discuss the roots of his two action groups Climate Defiance & Extinction Rebellion, the recent interest both have received from the state, tips on dealing with FBI knocks from Ron Kuby, the use of humor in disruptive actions, anti-ginger racism, & much more! https://www.foxnews.com/politics/left-wing-activists-storming-synagogue-use-knee-pads-adult-diaper-mock-dem-congressman-ice-vote https://theintercept.com/2026/02/12/fbi-counterterror-extinction-rebellion/ https://dissentmagazine.org/article/can-extinction-rebellion-survive/ Subscribe to our bonus feed: Patreon.com/poddamnamerica

Extinction Rebellion Podcast
News from a World in Flux Ep. 31: Biodiversity: suppressed report, finance gap, grassroot's protection, and Hannah Spencer

Extinction Rebellion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 62:39


Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.EPISODE 31: Biodiversity: suppressed report, finance gap, grassroot's protection, and Hannah SpencerIn this episode Clare and Charlie examine a censored UK intelligence assessment on biodiversity breakdown, the economic system driving ecosystem destruction, and the role of people power in protecting the planet. They also discuss what a surprising Green Party by-election victory might mean for climate politics.REFERENCESITV coverage of suppressed biodiversity national security reporthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59DZiPdsOc8IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessmenthttps://www.ipbes.net/bba-report/media-releaseRole of social movements in conserving nature New paper in PNAS based on Environmental Justice Atlashttps://www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10.1073/pnas.2513327123NB the views in this show are Clare and Charlie's own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Extinction Rebellion.---------------------Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate! https://chuffed.org/xr/ukExtinction Rebellion UK: https://extinctionrebellion.uk/

Can Marketing Save the Planet?
Episode 118: ‘From problem-focused narratives to solution-oriented storytelling that triggers belief'with Matt Golding, Director at Antidote

Can Marketing Save the Planet?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 57:22


In this episode of Can Marketing Save the Planet, we talk stories! We're joined by Matt Golding, Director at Antidote - filmmaker, storyteller and strategist. Matt's career has taken him from making viral comedy films for global brands to an exploration of how stories shape culture and belief. Starting out creating shareable content for the likes of eBay and Disney, Matt found himself sitting in boardrooms alongside major agencies, watching how big organisations operate from the inside. Simultaneously, he was becoming increasingly active in climate and social justice movements outside of work. The contrast was plain to see, as he explains, "It's not that the corporations were evil...but the system we're in drives people to operate in a certain way." That realisation led him to pivot his business in 2019 to focus on helping organisations doing genuinely positive work. After two years working with Extinction Rebellion, Greenpeace, and others, Matt looked all his experience and saw the issue, "We're just telling people off with jokes. The messaging is, what do we not do, what do we cut down on. It felt like we were missing a huge piece of the puzzle: what are we aiming for?" This led to the creation of Antidote which is an experiment in changing how we tell stories to help us all believe that collective action can change the world (and head's up, it really can!). Antidote's approach is a shift from problem-focused narratives to solution-oriented storytelling that triggers belief, and not just temporary relief. Matt and his team share stories of collective action that is already happening, stories of ordinary people achieving extraordinary things in communities across the UK. From 8,000 people crowdfunding an organic farm in Shropshire, to a Bristol estate that built the UK's biggest community-owned wind turbine - stories that offer and amplify genuine participation. "Every story we share is exemplified by a person that is like you...that has something you can do to participate in, build, share, amplify that thing." People need to be part of the solution and as Matt is showing through his work, they are and, it works. When it comes to Marketers, Matt challenges us to look critically at the narrative structures we've inherited. The hero's journey, he argues, is not a helpful foundation for a culture. Instead, he advocates for stories built on unifying themes, emotional connection first, and a positive vision that people can actually see themselves in. This episode is a brilliant masterclass and a conversation we just wanted to keep going. (And we will!). Tune in as we talk to Matt about: Why telling people what not to do isn't working Why we need to paint a compelling picture of the world we're trying to create. The difference between "belief" and "relief" Why positive stories that offer no pathway to participation can leave us feeling more powerless. How communities across the UK are already solving seemingly intractable problems by coming together around shared interests. The limitations of the hero's journey as a storytelling framework, and what we might replace it with. Practical advice for marketers on approaching things with humility, showing, not telling, and letting the people already doing the work speak for themselves. For more, we've shared the links we discuss: Podcast: SCREW THIS, LET'S TRY SOMETHING ELSE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/screw-this-lets-try-something-else/id1863391095 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Bornsbddwi4xZYQLoAm6b?si=d500b7fbf3924eb6 ANTIDOTE project website: https://www.antidotelive.studio/ ANTIDOTE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antidotelive ANTIDOTE TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@antidote_live ANTIDOTE Substack: https://mattgolding.substack.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattgolding/ Rubber Republic: Impact studio: https://www.rubberrepublic.com/ ________________________________________________________________________ About us… We help Marketers save the planet. 

The Human Progress Podcast
Environmentalism Without Degrowth | Zion Lights | Ep. 73

The Human Progress Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 70:45


Environmentalists often claim that solving climate change requires scarcity: less energy, less consumption, and less economic growth.Zion Lights, a former radical environmentalist, now argues the opposite—that energy abundance is necessary for both thriving human societies and environmental protection. Her latest book, Energy Is Life, tells the story of her journey from Extinction Rebellion activist to outspoken advocate for nuclear power.In this episode of The Human Progress Podcast, Zion Lights joins Chelsea Follett to discuss how modern environmentalism became fixated on scarcity, how nuclear power became so misunderstood, and why energy is essential to human wellbeing.

95bFM
Climate change, floods and cheeky protests w/ Extinction Rebellion's Caril Cowan

95bFM

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026


Many movements have been motivated by the climate crisis to take action to attempt to effect change. Extinction Rebellion is one such group. It says it aims to apply non-violent civil disobedience to push for action.  In the wake of the floods last week, they released a strongly worded statement placing culpability for the disaster upon both major political parties for their lack of action. Wire host Manny talked to the Co-ordinator of Extinction Rebellion Tamaki Makaurau Caril Cowan on their organisation's position on the floods and climate crisis,

Waking Youth
Ep39 - Societal Collapse as Personal Initiation with Jem Bendell

Waking Youth

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 77:12


To say that a book has changed my life sounds like a cliché. There aren't many that truly do, but Jem Bendell's Breaking Together: a Freedom Loving Response to Collapse is certainly one of them.So when I heard Jem Bendell was coming to Lisbon for the launch of the Portuguese edition of Breaking Together, I had to try to interview him. We recorded this conversation in late 2024, the day after the book launch. My angle, as usual, was personal. Beyond asking Jem about societal collapse—which he's spoken about widely elsewhere—I wanted to meet the human behind the thesis: Who is Jem Bendell? How did he become who he is? How did he get to do this important work? And what does it mean for him to live with more consciousness and wisdom, now?Guest Bio:Jem Bendell is a world-renowned scholar on the breakdown of modern societies due to environmental change. For decades he worked in Sustainable Development—as a researcher, NGO manager, professor, and consultant to businesses, political parties, and UN agencies.In 2012, he was recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, and has since become one of the clearest critics of the globalist agenda on sustainable development.In 2018, after a sabbatical studying the latest climate science, he published Deep Adaptation—an academic paper that went viral and is credited to inspiring the Extinction Rebellion movement.Since then, Jem has stepped away from the sustainability industry. He published Breaking Together in 2023, moved to Bali, opened an organic farming school, became a singer-songwriter, and, in his own words, a militant mysticist.Links:* Buy Breaking Together: a Freedom Loving Response to Collapse* Buy Juntos na Rutura, the Portuguese edition of Breaking Together* Download Breaking Together for free* Subscribe to Jem Bendell's blog* Join Jem's monthly Metacrisis meetingsCredits:* Music Audio Producer & Editor: Carlos Sierra* Producer, Writer & Host: Carlota Guedes To hear more, visit www.wakingyouth.org

Beurswatch | BNR
Trump, bedankt! Man helpt AEX wéér door 1000-puntengrens

Beurswatch | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 25:26


Zucht. De jubelstemming zat er voor het weekend nog zó goed in, maar daar zakt de AEX alweer door de 1000 punten heen, met dank aan de Amerikaanse president. Donald Trump geeft het startschot met nieuwe heffingen op acht Europese lidstaten die troepen naar Groenland stuurden. Europa reageert furieus en wil terugslaan. Wat betekent een nieuwe handelsoorlog voor je favoriete aandelen? Hoe moet Europa terugslaan? Waarom schrijven zoveel mensen dat Europa duizenden miljarden aan Amerikaanse staatsobligaties moet dumpen, alsof dat zo makkelijk gaat? Dat en meer bespreken we met Robbert Manders van het Antaurus Europe Fund. Trump vergat overigens om heffingen af te kondigen voor één land dat troepen stuurde naar Groenland: België. Maar wij laten onze zuiderburen niet in de kou staan. We bespreken de aankomende beursgang van Belron, het kroonjuweel dat de holding D'Ieteren al jaren de lucht in helpt. Dat sterretje in je steeds duurdere autoruit helpt Belron met dochterbedrijven zoals Carglass naar een waardering van 24 miljard euro. Verder bespreken we Chris Hohn, de Britse sterbelegger die de grootste absolute fondswinst in één jaar neer wist te zetten: 19 miljard dollar. En goed, je kan nog zeuren over dollars, je kan zeuren over een 'momentopname', maar dat track record van meer dan 18 procent per jaar na kosten dat alle indexen verpulvert sinds 2003? Dat liegt er niet om. We bespreken zijn geheim. Hint: hij vindt eigenlijk alle businessmodellen op aarde slecht, behalve vliegtuigmotoren, tolwegen, en, vooruit, soms een verdwaald Amerikaans techbedrijf.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zakendoen | BNR
Marieke Vellekoop van Greenpeace over afnemend klimaatenthousiasme

Zakendoen | BNR

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 108:52


Greenpeace zet zich al 50 jaar over de hele wereld in voor het oplossen van milieuproblemen als verlies van biodiversiteit en opwarming van de aarde. Maar waar Greenpeace het liefst zo veel mogelijk klimaatactie ziet, lijkt de wereldwijde tendens soms wel de andere kant op te gaan. Hoe gaat de organisatie om met afnemend enthousiasme voor klimaatmaatregelen, en hoe verhouden zij zich tot steeds radicaler wordende organisaties als Extinction Rebellion? Marieke Vellekoop, directeur-bestuurder van Greenpeace is te gast in BNR Zakendoen. Macro met Mujagić Elke dag een intrigerende gedachtewisseling over de stand van de macro-economie. Op maandag en vrijdag gaat presentator Thomas van Zijl in gesprek met econoom Arnoud Boot, de rest van de week praat Van Zijl met econoom Edin Mujagić. Ook altijd terug te vinden als je een aflevering gemist hebt. Blik op de wereld Wat speelt zich vandaag af op het wereldtoneel? Het laatste nieuws uit bijvoorbeeld Oekraïne, het Midden-Oosten, de Verenigde Staten of Brussel hoor je iedere werkdag om 12.10 van onze vaste experts en eigen redacteuren en verslaggevers. Ook los te vinden als podcast. Lobbypanel Schiphol lobbyt in Den Haag tegen nachtsluiting. En: Een open overheid kan miljarden opleveren. Dat en meer bespreken we om 11.30 in het lobbypanel met: Marja Ruigrok wethouder Economieen Luchthavenzaken Haarlemmermeer en Boris van der Ham voorzitter van verschillende belangenverenigingen. Luister l Lobbypanel Zakenlunch Elke dag, tijdens de lunch, geniet je mee van het laatste zakelijke nieuws, actuele informatie over de financiële markten en ander economische actualiteiten. Op een ontspannen manier word je als luisteraar bijgepraat over alles wat er speelt in de wereld van het bedrijfsleven en de beurs. En altijd terug te vinden als podcast, mocht je de lunch gemist hebben. Contact & Abonneren BNR Zakendoen zendt elke werkdag live uit van 11:00 tot 13:30 uur. Je kunt de redactie bereiken via e-mail. Abonneren op de podcast van BNR Zakendoen kan via bnr.nl/zakendoen, of via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Proletarian Radio
Imperial wars against Russia and Venezuela Garlan Nixon and Joti Brar Ep 51

Proletarian Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 71:08


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krYXTN-vl6c 28 Dec 2025 Garland Nixon and Joti Brar Reproduced from ‪@garlandn‬ with thanks. https://www.youtube.com/live/6hp2AcWQ6_I Joti Brar: This week I spoke with Garland Nixon about the ever deepening machinery of state repression that is developing across the western world, to be used against those who threaten imperialist interests, whether relating to the zionist colony in the middle east or the Ukrainian colony in eastern Europe. In particular we talked about: the hunger strikes of anti-genocide prisoners in Britain (Free the Filton 24!) the abolition of jury trials in Britain the depersoning/sanctioning of dissidents across Britain and Europe (Jaques Baud, Graham Philips) the involvement of the secret services in creating supposedly ‘disruptive' organisations to channel protest in harmless directions and to try to ensure that no genuinely disruptive anti-imperialist movement should arise the use of such organisations' activities (Extinction Rebellion, Just Stop Oil, Defend Our Juries) to justify new laws, more policing powers and ever more suppression of free speech, freedom of protest and assembly and the right to dissent in any way at all from OFFICIAL (as opposed to actual) ‘truth'. Subscribe! Donate! Join us in building a bright future for humanity! www.thecommunists.org www.lalkar.org www.redyouth.org Telegram: t.me/thecommunists Twitter: twitter.com/cpgbml Soundcloud: @proletarianradio Rumble: rumble.com/c/theCommunists Odysee: odysee.com/@proletariantv:2 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cpgbml Online Shop: https://shop.thecommunists.org/ Education Program: Each one teach one! www.londonworker.org/education-programme/ Join the struggle www.thecommunists.org/join/ Donate: www.thecommunists.org/donate/

New Books Network
James Greenwood-Reeves, "Justifying Violent Protest: Law and Morality in Democratic States" (Routledge, 2023)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 74:23


Was the use of violence on January 6th Capitol attacks legitimate? Is the use of violence morally justified by members of Extinction Rebellion or Just Stop Oil campaigners? Justifying Violent Protest: Law and Morality in Democratic States (Routledge, 2023) addresses these issues head on, to make a radical, but compelling argument in favour of the legitimate use of violence in protest in liberal democracies. Grounded in theories of constitutional morality, the book makes the case that when states make illogical or unjust laws, citizens have morally justifiable reasons to disobey. Violence can act as moral dialogue - both expressively and directly - to denounce unjust laws, particularly in cases where civil disobedience does not go far enough. This book considers recent protest movements, of which the use of violent protest has been central to citizens demands. It examines the activism of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, Extinction Rebellion, Black Lives Matter movement, and other contemporary international movements.  This book could not be more timely. In a world where citizens' rights to protest are being increasingly curtailed, and climate destruction is becoming an increasing matter of urgency, Greenwood-Reeves addresses the legitimacy of violent protest and ultimate importance in upholding liberal democracy.  Dr James Greenwood-Reeves is a Lecturer in Law at The University of Leeds. One of his current projects @lawsadrag Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK 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

New Books in Political Science
James Greenwood-Reeves, "Justifying Violent Protest: Law and Morality in Democratic States" (Routledge, 2023)

New Books in Political Science

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 74:23


Was the use of violence on January 6th Capitol attacks legitimate? Is the use of violence morally justified by members of Extinction Rebellion or Just Stop Oil campaigners? Justifying Violent Protest: Law and Morality in Democratic States (Routledge, 2023) addresses these issues head on, to make a radical, but compelling argument in favour of the legitimate use of violence in protest in liberal democracies. Grounded in theories of constitutional morality, the book makes the case that when states make illogical or unjust laws, citizens have morally justifiable reasons to disobey. Violence can act as moral dialogue - both expressively and directly - to denounce unjust laws, particularly in cases where civil disobedience does not go far enough. This book considers recent protest movements, of which the use of violent protest has been central to citizens demands. It examines the activism of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, Extinction Rebellion, Black Lives Matter movement, and other contemporary international movements.  This book could not be more timely. In a world where citizens' rights to protest are being increasingly curtailed, and climate destruction is becoming an increasing matter of urgency, Greenwood-Reeves addresses the legitimacy of violent protest and ultimate importance in upholding liberal democracy.  Dr James Greenwood-Reeves is a Lecturer in Law at The University of Leeds. One of his current projects @lawsadrag Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

New Books in Public Policy
James Greenwood-Reeves, "Justifying Violent Protest: Law and Morality in Democratic States" (Routledge, 2023)

New Books in Public Policy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 74:23


Was the use of violence on January 6th Capitol attacks legitimate? Is the use of violence morally justified by members of Extinction Rebellion or Just Stop Oil campaigners? Justifying Violent Protest: Law and Morality in Democratic States (Routledge, 2023) addresses these issues head on, to make a radical, but compelling argument in favour of the legitimate use of violence in protest in liberal democracies. Grounded in theories of constitutional morality, the book makes the case that when states make illogical or unjust laws, citizens have morally justifiable reasons to disobey. Violence can act as moral dialogue - both expressively and directly - to denounce unjust laws, particularly in cases where civil disobedience does not go far enough. This book considers recent protest movements, of which the use of violent protest has been central to citizens demands. It examines the activism of the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests, Extinction Rebellion, Black Lives Matter movement, and other contemporary international movements.  This book could not be more timely. In a world where citizens' rights to protest are being increasingly curtailed, and climate destruction is becoming an increasing matter of urgency, Greenwood-Reeves addresses the legitimacy of violent protest and ultimate importance in upholding liberal democracy.  Dr James Greenwood-Reeves is a Lecturer in Law at The University of Leeds. One of his current projects @lawsadrag Jane Richards is a doctoral student at the University of Hong Kong. You can find her on twitter where she follows all things related to human rights and Hong Kong politics @JaneRichardsHK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Extinction Rebellion Podcast
News from a World in Flux Ep. 29: Floods, Zack Polanski, community organizing, and biofuels | NFAWIF | XRUK

Extinction Rebellion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 41:43


Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.EPISODE 30: Floods, Zack Polanski, community organizing, and biofuelsIn this episode Clare and Charlie tackle a new report that looks at how vulnerable the UK is to future flooding, the rise of Zack Polanski and community organizing, and why biofuels are not the answer.REFERENCESTowns may have to be abandoned due to flooding - The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/14/millions-more-homes-in-great-britain-at-risk-of-flooding-investigation-findsAviva building future communities report 2025https://static.aviva.io/content/dam/aviva-corporate/documents/newsroom/pdfs/reports/building_future_communities_report_2025.pdfBiofuels globally emit more CO2 than the fossil fuels they replace - T&Ehttps://www.transportenvironment.org/articles/biofuels-globally-emit-more-co2-than-the-fossil-fuels-they-replace-studyWhy I'm not pinning my hopes on Your Party, or any other - Gully Bujakhttps://www.absurdintelligence.com/why-im-not-pinning-my-hopes-on-your-party-or-any-other/NB the views in this show are Clare and Charlie's own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Extinction Rebellion.---------------------Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate! https://chuffed.org/xr/uk 

Green Pulse
S2E30: Why Greta Thunberg's shock protests in Venice can backfire

Green Pulse

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 31:32


How to turn anger about environmental issues into constructive action in Singapore and beyond. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. With the world settling for yet another watered down deal at the UN climate conference COP30, combating climate change is in an uphill battle. Some activists have even taken matters into their own hands to provoke stronger action. In November, climate activist Greta Thunberg joined environmental group Extinction Rebellion in dyeing the waters of Venice’s iconic canals green with a non-toxic liquid to highlight the effects of climate collapse. In this episode co-hosted by ST environment correspondents Shabana Begum and Ang Qing, they discuss whether individual actions can help make a meaningful difference to the global problem. They are joined by Mr Veerappan Swaminathan, chief executive officer of consultancy Sustainable Living Lab (SL2) Group. He also co-founded Repair Kopitiam, an initiative that helps residents fix their household items to reduce waste. Also unpacking the issues is National University of Singapore assistant professor Alisius Leong, who investigates public opinions on environmental and health issues. This episode was recorded and filmed on Dec 2 at SPH Media’s revamped auditorium, in front of a live audience of 60 ST readers. It was the sixth and final ST Podcast Live! Session for 2025, capping a special series celebrating The Straits Times’ 180th anniversary. Highlights (click/tap above): 3:36 How can individual actions make a difference 12:56 Do protests about climate change work 18:12 Which environmental issues in Singapore deserve more attention 25:36 How can the public participate in conversations about nuclear energy SG Eco Fund:: https://www.mse.gov.sg/take-action/sgecofund/ Repair Kopitiam: https://repairkopitiam.sg/ Resources for workplaces and workers: https://str.sg/Hup2 Heat stress levels: https://str.sg/5WrT Follow Ang Qing on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ichp Read her articles: https://str.sg/i5gT Follow Shabana Begum on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/83Ge Read her articles: https://str.sg/5EGd Hosts: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg) & Shabana Begum (nshab@sph.com.sg) Produced by: ST Podcast Team, ST Outreach & Engagement Team & Studio+65 Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX Watch ST Podcasts Live events so far: https://str.sg/uGmoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Straits Times Audio Features
S2E30: Why Greta Thunberg's shock protests in Venice can backfire

The Straits Times Audio Features

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 31:32


How to turn anger about environmental issues into constructive action in Singapore and beyond. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. With the world settling for yet another watered down deal at the UN climate conference COP30, combating climate change is in an uphill battle. Some activists have even taken matters into their own hands to provoke stronger action. In November, climate activist Greta Thunberg joined environmental group Extinction Rebellion in dyeing the waters of Venice’s iconic canals green with a non-toxic liquid to highlight the effects of climate collapse. In this episode co-hosted by ST environment correspondents Shabana Begum and Ang Qing, they discuss whether individual actions can help make a meaningful difference to the global problem. They are joined by Mr Veerappan Swaminathan, chief executive officer of consultancy Sustainable Living Lab (SL2) Group. He also co-founded Repair Kopitiam, an initiative that helps residents fix their household items to reduce waste. Also unpacking the issues is National University of Singapore assistant professor Alisius Leong, who investigates public opinions on environmental and health issues. This episode was recorded and filmed on Dec 2 at SPH Media’s revamped auditorium, in front of a live audience of 60 ST readers. It was the sixth and final ST Podcast Live! Session for 2025, capping a special series celebrating The Straits Times’ 180th anniversary. Highlights (click/tap above): 3:36 How can individual actions make a difference 12:56 Do protests about climate change work 18:12 Which environmental issues in Singapore deserve more attention 25:36 How can the public participate in conversations about nuclear energy SG Eco Fund:: https://www.mse.gov.sg/take-action/sgecofund/ Repair Kopitiam: https://repairkopitiam.sg/ Resources for workplaces and workers: https://str.sg/Hup2 Heat stress levels: https://str.sg/5WrT Follow Ang Qing on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ichp Read her articles: https://str.sg/i5gT Follow Shabana Begum on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/83Ge Read her articles: https://str.sg/5EGd Hosts: Ang Qing (aqing@sph.com.sg) & Shabana Begum (nshab@sph.com.sg) Produced by: ST Podcast Team, ST Outreach & Engagement Team & Studio+65 Edited by: Hadyu Rahim Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong Follow Green Pulse Podcast here and get notified for new episode drops: Channel: https://str.sg/JWaf Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWaY Spotify: https://str.sg/JWag Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts The Usual Place Podcast YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX Watch ST Podcasts Live events so far: https://str.sg/uGmoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Novara Media
Downstream: How to Create A Revolution w/ Roger Hallam

Novara Media

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 79:52


Whether you love or loathe his tactics, it's hard to deny the disruptive impact that Roger Hallam has had on British politics via the activist organisations he has led, Extinction Rebellion and Just Stop Oil. He joins Ash Sarkar fresh from his latest stint in prison, where he wrote a treatise for Your Party that […]

Extinction Rebellion Podcast
News from a World in Flux Ep. 29: CO2 accelerating, corals gone forever, is it time to start geoengineering?

Extinction Rebellion Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 50:10


Extinction Rebellion's co-founder Clare Farrell and conservation scientist Dr Charlie Gardner team up once more to discuss issues and stories they feel are not getting enough airtime. They want to make sure that the latest news in science and important reports that are relevant to the climate and ecological crisis are flagged and explained in ways that are easy to understand.  EPISODE 29: CO2 accelerating, corals gone forever, is it time to start geoengineering?In this episode Charlie explains the recent measurement of accelerating atmospheric CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere as well as the announcement that coral bleaching has passed a tipping point, while Clare delves into the world of solar radiation management at a recent conference she attended with James Hansen.REFERENCESRecord leap in CO2 concentrations - The Guardianwww.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/15/record-leap-in-co2-fuels-fears-of-accelerating-global-heatingJames Hansen & Clare Farrell - Climate Reckoning in ATLAS25, Operaatio Arktishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2UME_Z8oig --------------------- Please, share, comment, subscribe, like, mobilise, and donate! https://chuffed.org/xr/uk 

ClimateGenn hosted by Nick Breeze
Staring Down The Abyss: Extinction Rebellion's Clare Farrell is Determined– "We Are Being Governed By Absolute Idiots!"

ClimateGenn hosted by Nick Breeze

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 29:54


Activist Clare Farrell's current framing of the climate crisis– on confronting political paralysis and urging radical collaboration between grassroots movements for a just, democratic response to rising global threats.Hansen In Helsinki (including Clare farrell's interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2abyXGvELIMain website with transcript: https://genn.cc/clare-farrell-interview/This episode, with Extinction rebellion cofounder, Clare Farrell, was recorded in late October at the ATLAS25 conference in Helsinki, following Dr James Hansen's keynote and their subsequent discussion. A link to that recording is in the notes.Hansen placed great emphasis on the role of aerosols in masking extra heating from global warming and how recent spikes in the earth's temperature are linked to a reduction in aerosols over the oceans. He also stressed the need for more research on solar geoengineering citing evidence for how historic volcanic eruptions, not only cooled the planet by reflecting the suns energy back to space but also stimulated carbon sinks creating a greater uptake of carbon dioxide.Here Clare reflects Hansen's findings as well as on a range of issues emphasising the need for humility in facing the enormity and complexity of the climate crisis. She also stressed the dangers of arrogance or over simplistic binary thinking.

Macroaggressions
#568: The Extinctionists

Macroaggressions

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 60:49


The philosophy of the Extinctionist is one of environmental extremism, all while purporting to save humanity from itself. Mass murder has been disguised as “conservation” over the past half-century with the creation of the environmental movement. The high priests of the “depopulate the people to save the environment” movement are household names, including John P. Holdren, Obama's Science Czar, and Jacques Cousteau, inventor of the SCUBA system. Controlled opposition groups, such as Extinction Rebellion, give the illusion of fighting back against the system, but their solutions always seem to lead to the same outcomes that the 1% prefer. The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Hypocrazy Audiobook: https://amzn.to/4aogwms Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Activist Post: www.activistpost.com Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACROChristian Yordanov's Health Program: www.livelongerformula.com/macro Above Phone: abovephone.com/macro Promo Code: MACRO Van Man: https://vanman.shop/?ref=MACRO Promo Code: MACRO My Patriot Supply: www.PrepareWithMacroaggressions.com Activist Post: www.ActivistPost.com Natural Blaze: www.NaturalBlaze.com Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast