Podcasts about nature food

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 6:55

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Mammutfell-Mäuse gezüchtet +++ Klimawandel bedroht Ernteerträge +++ Frauen bei Weiterbildung benachteiligt +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Multiplex-edited mice recapitulate woolly mammoth hair phenotypes. BioRxiv. 04.03.2025Climate change threatens crop diversity at low latitudes, Nature Food, 04.03.2025UND ES GIBT IHN DOCH! Der Gender Training Gap bei betrieblichen Weiterbildungen, WSI Report, März 2025Global, regional, and national prevalence of child and adolescent overweight and obesity, 1990–2021, with forecasts to 2050: a forecasting study for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021, The Lancet 3.3.25Überraschender Strandfund: Historische Driftkarte von 1961 auf Juist entdeckt, Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie, 03.03.2025**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok auf&ab , TikTok wie_geht und Instagram .

How Big Food changed the way we eat (rerun)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 25:37

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. Today we’re talking about food. Specifically, Big Food. In his book, “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry,” Austin Frerick, agricultural and antitrust policy fellow at Yale, argues the food system is the most consolidated sector in the United States. On the show today, Frerick explains how the American food system became so concentrated, how that’s inflated prices and eroded quality, and what we should do about it. Plus, Walmart’s role as king of grocery kings. Then, we’ll get into why Boeing can’t keep up with SpaceX. And, an expert on youth mental health (and former guest on “Make Me Smart”) was wrong about how teens curate their social media feeds. Here’s everything else we talked about today: “Lax Antitrust Enforcement Imperils The Nation's Supply Chains” from Forbes “What Is “Big Ag,” and Why Should You Be Worried About Them?” from Union of Concerned Scientists “The problem with growing corporate concentration and power in the global food system” from Nature Food “Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers” from AP News “US Consumer Confidence Rises for First Time in Four Months” from Bloomberg “Inflation now means high prices, not just rising costs” from Axios “What do Americans think about inflation?” from The Brookings Institution “Boeing Prepared to Fly Crewed Space Taxi With Helium Leak” from Bloomberg We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

How Big Food changed the way we eat (rerun)

The Leading Voices in Food

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 25:37

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. Today we’re talking about food. Specifically, Big Food. In his book, “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry,” Austin Frerick, agricultural and antitrust policy fellow at Yale, argues the food system is the most consolidated sector in the United States. On the show today, Frerick explains how the American food system became so concentrated, how that’s inflated prices and eroded quality, and what we should do about it. Plus, Walmart’s role as king of grocery kings. Then, we’ll get into why Boeing can’t keep up with SpaceX. And, an expert on youth mental health (and former guest on “Make Me Smart”) was wrong about how teens curate their social media feeds. Here’s everything else we talked about today: “Lax Antitrust Enforcement Imperils The Nation's Supply Chains” from Forbes “What Is “Big Ag,” and Why Should You Be Worried About Them?” from Union of Concerned Scientists “The problem with growing corporate concentration and power in the global food system” from Nature Food “Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers” from AP News “US Consumer Confidence Rises for First Time in Four Months” from Bloomberg “Inflation now means high prices, not just rising costs” from Axios “What do Americans think about inflation?” from The Brookings Institution “Boeing Prepared to Fly Crewed Space Taxi With Helium Leak” from Bloomberg We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

How Big Food changed the way we eat (rerun)

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 25:37

Hey smarties! We're on a break for the holidays and revisiting some of our top episodes from 2024. We can't do this show without you and we still need your support. If you can, donate today to keep independent journalism going strong into 2025 and beyond. Give now to support “Make Me Smart.” Thank you so much for your generosity, happy holidays and we'll see you in the new year. Today we’re talking about food. Specifically, Big Food. In his book, “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry,” Austin Frerick, agricultural and antitrust policy fellow at Yale, argues the food system is the most consolidated sector in the United States. On the show today, Frerick explains how the American food system became so concentrated, how that’s inflated prices and eroded quality, and what we should do about it. Plus, Walmart’s role as king of grocery kings. Then, we’ll get into why Boeing can’t keep up with SpaceX. And, an expert on youth mental health (and former guest on “Make Me Smart”) was wrong about how teens curate their social media feeds. Here’s everything else we talked about today: “Lax Antitrust Enforcement Imperils The Nation's Supply Chains” from Forbes “What Is “Big Ag,” and Why Should You Be Worried About Them?” from Union of Concerned Scientists “The problem with growing corporate concentration and power in the global food system” from Nature Food “Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers” from AP News “US Consumer Confidence Rises for First Time in Four Months” from Bloomberg “Inflation now means high prices, not just rising costs” from Axios “What do Americans think about inflation?” from The Brookings Institution “Boeing Prepared to Fly Crewed Space Taxi With Helium Leak” from Bloomberg We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

E255: Reducing food waste - less seafood wasted than thought in US

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 30:08

The U. S. is the largest importer of aquatic foods, which includes fresh and saltwater fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and aquatic plants served in restaurants and homes. A critical piece of this global market is the cold chain, keeping these foods chilled or frozen during storage and transport to market. With 44 percent of aquatic foods sold live or fresh globally, the percentage of fresh over frozen aquatic foods creates an extra logistical cold chain challenge. What's more, most aquatic foods become, well, fishy from cold chain disruptions, which can cause perceived food safety concerns, potentially resulting in food getting tossed into the bin. Until recently, research to understand just how much aquatic food gets wasted or lost has been spotty. However, in a recent Nature Food article, researchers argue that aquatic food loss and waste in the United States is actually half of earlier estimates. And that's good news that we'll explore today. This interview is part of an ongoing exploration of food loss and waste. This episode is co-hosted by environmental economist, Martin Smith at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Interview Summary Martin Smith - So I'm really pleased to introduce our guests for today. First up from University of Florida, a natural resource economist, Frank Asche. Frank is a long-time collaborator of mine and a good friend. And he's also one of the world's leading experts in seafood markets and trade. And honestly, Frank has taught me just about everything I know about aquaculture. Also today, we have Dave Love from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. Dave is someone whose work I'm also very familiar with and is a leading expert in food systems and sustainability. And recently in my classes, I have often said out loud to some student questions that I don't know the answers to. I'll bet Dave Love knows the answer to that question. Norbert Wilson - So Dave, let's begin with you. Why was it important to develop better estimates and methods of aquatic food waste in the US? Why did your team pursue this research question? Dave Love - Great question. So, the US government has a goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030. And if you want to know how much you need to cut, you really need to go out and measure. And that's one of the areas of food waste that we really don't know a lot about for many different types of foods. We know the production data. We know how much is produced. We have a pretty good sense of what's consumed, whether that's in an economic sense of being consumed or actually eaten. But we really don't know how much is wasted. And groups come to the table with different numbers, different estimates, and they, they make their way into reports, into national guidelines. But for seafood in particular, the estimates haven't been refreshed in a while. So, it was about time to do that. And this study aimed to tackle that issue from all the stages of the supply chain, from production to consumption, looked at different forms of seafood and among the top 10 species. So, we rolled those species estimates and stage estimates into a national number. So yeah, that that's, that's why we did it. And we were really surprised at what we found. Norbert - Well, what surprised you? Dave - Well, earlier estimates were that about half of seafood was lost or wasted in the US and that came from UN Food and Agriculture Organization data. And when we actually crunched the numbers for the US supply, we thought it was more like 22.7 percent is wasted. So, a lot less than the FAO estimate. Which means we're doing a good job in some areas, but there's also room for improvement in others. Martin - So, Frank, maybe you could tell us a little bit more about the key takeaways from this Nature food paper are? Frank Asche - It's really that it's important to recognize that we are consuming a lot of different species and they have very, very different characteristics. For instance, the filler yield of a salmon is about 65 percent while for a cod it is about 40%. That makes your starting point really important. Moreover, this thing of looking at the whole supply chain is important because there are different ways to organize it, and there are a lot of potential uses for what food is sometimes wasted. And to look into what different types of producers are actually doing. What different companies that are operating these cold chains that Norbert spoke about are doing. And what they are doing when these things break apart. Kind of, there's all these people in the supply chain that may help us, and some of them do. Some of them aren't very good at it. But it's really nice to find that there are best practices that can really help us a lot of people take the trouble to figure that out and follow that up. Martin - That's really interesting. And it makes me wonder with all this heterogeneity that you're describing, are large producers better positioned to manage or, or reduce food waste than small producers? Or is it the other way around? Frank - Oh, I'm a good researcher. So it depends. Martin - It depends. Of course it depends. It depends! Frank - If we're going to say anything general then, in wealthy countries, large producers are better. In poor countries, small producers are better. In the sense that when labor cost is low, and food is relatively expensive people are much more willing to eat a fish that is not the best quality. While, if you're a small-scale producer in a wealthy country where labor is really scarce, you tend to focus on your main production process, which is the fillet. While if you become a big producer, then the quantities that potentially gets weighed that become so large that they actually are a useful raw material for new products. And we see big producers developing new products that it doesn't make sense for smaller producers to look at. You've all eaten your hamburgers. One of the more popular products in recent years is different kinds of seafood burgers. And they are great because they are trimmings and cutoffs and slices that doesn't fit well into that fillet that you're normally thinking about when you're consuming a chunk of fish. Martin - Yeah, and I think many seafood consumers have had that experience of being at the fish counter and saying, 'Oh, I only want this much,' and they put too much in there and like take a little off. And then you start to ask yourself the question, who's going to eat that little, little bit that gets sliced off. That's really interesting and enlightening. I had another question for Frank. Before we go back over to Norbert. So, in this paper, you describe different points along the food supply chain where the seafood might be lost or wasted. Can you talk a little bit more about that in different points in the supply chain and why there are some of these differences between species? You mentioned the sort of, yield of salmon and cod for a filet being a little different. And so, I'd like you to talk a little more about why different species might, might get different rates of loss. Frank - I think it starts with this thing here that for most seafood species, there's a choice part that is sort of your preferred chunk of meat. Most species it's a filet, but for a mussel, you eat everything that is within the shell. But it's different. But even for all those species, kind of, there are shrimps with small heads, there are shrimps with big heads, there are fish that gives you really good fillet yield, fish that doesn't. There are fish where there's a lot of useful meat that, say, the head or in the tail, that normally doesn't make it to a store, but it's useful if somebody chooses to use it. And then you have the quality issues. If a fish, say, falls to the floor during the production process, what do you do with that? And, yeah, that's one of those things we learned that in Vietnam, they will give it to a worker, and they will eat it. And Norwegian salmon, they will typically put it into some kind of acid where they use it to make animal foods. Small scale producers will just throw it into the bin. Other producers have good systems which, within the right hygienic control systems, are using what they can and not what they cannot. In general, producers have been getting better, but producers are still one of the key points in the chain. The companies from the producer of the raw fish to the consumer is generally pretty good. And there's fairly little waste in transportation and processing and so on. Then there's a bit more waste in the store. One of the cool little episodes I learned during this project was that one of the biggest items of food loss for fish in US grocery stores were people buying shrimp for the salad, and then deciding that they didn't want the salad anyway, and they are putting it in a shelf somewhere else. But you and I are the biggest problems. That is, what do we do with what we do not eat when we come home? What do we do with this portion that we put out of the freezer, and we didn't eat all of it. And we are pretty bad when we go to a restaurant too. And too often we don't eat our full portion. We may wrap it, but, but do we actually eat it the next day? In general, we do not. Norbert - Dave, I have a question. I recognize you as a sustainability expert. So how does understanding the pinch points for aquatic food losses and waste help households, the food industry and, and policymakers? Dave - Seafood is one of the most expensive proteins. If you go to the grocery store, it's going to be, you know, $9, $10 up to $15 or $20 a pound. And really, consumers don't have that amount of money to throw out. If they're going to buy it, it's in their best interest to eat it. So, we're looking at ways that the seafood industry can package and sell products that are going to help consumers, you know, stretch that dollar. One of the ways is through frozen seafood. Selling prepackaged individual units frozen. And, through this project, I've started to buy a lot more of that type of type of seafood. And you can also buy it now for other kinds of meats. And you just, whatever you want to prepare probably that, that next night you, you know, cut out the packaging, put it in the fridge and a little bowl in case from food safety standpoint in case it leaks. And then you don't want to leave it on the counter overnight or leave it out for a couple hours. But so, there are ways that you can package products that perceive what consumers are going to ask for. And you can still get that freshness in seafood, even if it's frozen. Because a lot of frozen seafood is frozen on board the vessel. It's frozen sooner than it actually would be if it was processed in a processing plant. So, you know, I think it's kind of a win-win. We've been exploring cook from frozen as a not just food waste, but also for other angles of sustainability. Because of course when there's waste is also the embodied energy and the embodied water and all the things that go into making that food. And when it gets to the consumer, it's got a lot more of those steps involved. Norbert - Thanks, Dave. I will say from some of my own research looking at package size, and package configuration that smaller, more readily used products are less likely to be wasted. I can appreciate that kind of innovation in seafood products could also be beneficial. And my family, we're big users of frozen seafood, and the quality is good. So, these are really helpful ways of thinking about how we as consumers can make adjustments to our behavior that can actually mitigate some of the food waste that you all observed. And so, because of this research, what new insights do you have about loss along the supply chain for aquaculture versus wild capture fisheries? Dave - That's a really good question. I can speak to the production stage. That's one of the areas we looked at where you see the most amount of food loss - at the production stage anyway. But we sort of split it out as the fisheries losses were either discards or bycatch. And from aquaculture, people had not really estimated what food loss looked like in aquaculture. But we looked at disease and mortality as a cause of food loss. We asked farmers, what's your typical mortality rate when you're raising shrimp or salmon or tilapia? We got back their mortality rate, we did some modeling, some estimation and found out when a certain percent of that harvest dies. Not just when they're babies, but when they die close to the harvest period, we'd count that as, as food waste. Because there are ways to control disease in aquaculture. You know, it's not going to be zero. There are always going to be some animals that die. But, if you do control disease, you can cut down on some of this kind of perceived food waste in the process. So, we counted those two things differently. I would think a good example would be Alaska sockeye salmon. Over the last 10 or 15 years, they've instituted a lot of new methods for reducing damage to fish when they're captured. For example, now you get incentives as a fisherman to put down rubber mats. So, when the fish come off nets, they don't hit the boat hard, they'll hit a rubber mat. Their incentive is to bleed the fish, which helps with quality. And of course, to ice them when they're caught. You know, a lot of the catch of sockeye salmon in the '80s - '90s, didn't necessarily get refrigerated after it was caught. It went to a canning line. And folks eating canned salmon, they couldn't tell the difference. But as the salmon industry in Alaska transitioned to more of a value-based fishery, they increase the quality, increase the percentage of fillets compared to canned. I think a lot of these things go hand in hand with value. As you decrease food waste, increase food quality, you can sell it for more. I think that's a nice transition point for a lot of farms and producers to think about. Martin - Since we're on salmon, I have a quick follow up on that. I noticed in the paper there is some differences in the rate of food waste for wild caught sockeye and for farmed Atlantic salmon. And in my mind, I immediately went to, well is that because most of that wild caught sockeye is ending up frozen? Maybe it's sold at the fresh counter, but it's been previously frozen. That's certainly my experience as a seafood consumer. And most of that farmed Atlantic salmon is actually sold directly as fresh and never frozen. And so, I'm wondering how much of that is a driver or how much it's really the disease thing? Dave - It's probably a little bit of both. At the retail stage, if you're going to a grocery store and you're looking at that fresh display case, the rate of waste there is somewhere between five and 10 percent of what's in that display case. It's going to end up in the garbage. They want to just have a nice presentation, have a lot of different products laid out there and they don't all get purchased. Some grocery stores will prepare that and sell it on a hot bar. Others, their principle is we just want to provide the freshest thing and they are okay with a little bit of waste. For canned and frozen seafood, the rate is more like 1%. And as Frank alluded to, sometimes people pick up a frozen item and they get to the checkout counter and they go, you know, I didn't really want to buy that. And they might slip it into you know, another aisle where it shouldn't be. That middle of the chain, there's not a lot of waste that we saw. You know, wholesalers and distributors, that's their job to deliver food and they really do a good job of it. And then at the upstream stage, the production stage, there's a big range in waste. And it depends on the product forms and at what point is the fish cut and frozen. Martin - So, I have a question for both of you now, maybe changing topics a little bit. So, reducing food waste, food loss and waste, is an important element of environmental sustainability. I think we all agree on that. And that's particularly in response to climate change. We know that Greenhouse gas emissions associated with our food system are a major contributor to climate change. I'm wondering, sort of looking ahead, what role do you see seafood in general playing in a future in which we might price carbon emissions. We might actually make it costly to buy products that have a lot of that embodied greenhouse gas emissions in it. Frank - Yeah, pretty well actually. But it depends a little bit on what's your current diet. If it has lots of red meat, seafood is going to do really well because red meat in general have significantly higher carbon emissions. If you're a vegetarian, maybe not that much. So, in the bigger scheme of things, seafood looks pretty good in the category of animal proteins, largely together with chicken. The difference between most seafoods and chicken is not too big. And of course, there's a little bit of variation within the seafood. They of course have a problem though in that nature produces a limited quantity of them. And if the amount completely takes off, there's no way you can increase the supply. So, then it must be aquaculture. And then you are more than slightly better or approximately chicken. Dave - And I'd say you know, if you want to learn more about this topic, stay tuned. We've got a paper coming out about that. It should be out fall 2024 or early 2025. Similar to the waste piece, we've done the energy footprint, the greenhouse gas footprint, and the water footprint of all the products you see in the Nature Food paper. And we're really excited to share this finding soon. Martin - That sounds really exciting and I can't wait to see it. Norbert - I'm curious about your thoughts on how trade incentives or restrictions could be used to remote access to aquatic foods in addition to climate resilience of the food system? Frank, could you give us your thoughts? Frank - Oh, there's a short answer to that or a complicated answer. So, the short is, of course, you can do like you're done with some other challenges. You also have dolphin-safe tuna and turtle-safe shrimp and so on. And you could basically make it hard to enter the market for people with bad practices. And you can make it easier to enter the market for producers with good practices. But if you go to the more complicated thingy, and particularly if you are also interacting with domestic supply chains, then we do know really well that eating beef is a real environmental challenge. But I still cannot see a world, at least within the foreseeable future, where US policy is going to sort of suggest that we're going to import more seafood so that we can produce less beef. And when you get to all those complicated interactions, yes, you can use trade policies to advance some agendas. But they are certainly going to run into some others, and it's a challenge when there's so large heterogeneity when it comes to what do you think a good food system is. Norbert - Dave, what about you? Dave - Well, I sort of come at this from a different angle. You're thinking about local; you know. What's the value of local food and local and regional food systems? And so, in principle, I'd like to suggest that to people to buy their food from regional markets. Because of the connection to place and that's really important. Once you have that connection to place, then you start to value the environment where it comes from. You get a little bit closer tied to the labor market and the folks who grow and produce that food. So, I like to kind of come at it from that perspective. Invariably we're going to have some internationally traded seafood. Right now, 70 percent of seafood is imported. But I think looking at opportunities to support your local and regional fisheries, and your local and regional aquaculture, I think there's a lot of merits to that. Some of them could be climate arguments. And there's lots of other good arguments for it as well. Frank - I agree with that, but I really think that you should have the caveat that producing your seafood, or really any food under good microclimatic conditions, with good soils or water for that product, gives you food with a much smaller footprint than what you have necessarily locally. And particularly if you're producing something that doesn't really belong that well locally. And it's also really important that, except if you fly your food by air the carbon footprint of transports is tiny. Dave - Yes, that was, that was one thing we found. With air cargo be really careful. You want to buy live seafood or fresh seafood that's air freighted, that's going to be a big piece of the carbon footprint. And really for consumers, an easy way to chip away at their environmental impact is to cut out stuff that's flown in fresh. But, you know, that flies in the face of what restaurants and grocery stores are trying to sell, which is 'the freshest.' ‘We're going to give you never frozen super fresh.' So there's a bit of a disconnect there. And I think unlocking that is going to be getting into some of these chefs' minds and talking to them about - you know fresh is important, but how do you want to spin this in a way that you can have it fresh today, but you also can have it fresh in the future. Not just today, but a few generations down the road when it is possible to fly in food from all over the world that have that perfect plate. And you know, this is something that we need to engage with lots of different people on. Martin - It sounds a little bit like you're suggesting a, a world in which we, we seek to consume fresh local, and frozen global. In the sense that, that you cut down all those, those transportation, greenhouse gas emissions, if you're doing frozen seafood, and you can exploit that sort of natural comparative advantages of different places to farm and different places to catch seafood with those global markets. But, but for the real fresh stuff, there might be some benefits to eating locally, including those, those greenhouse gas emissions. Dave - When we looked at the trade from Asia, 99 percent comes by container ship. You know, almost nothing's being flown in. And then when you look at closer markets to the US. What was Europe... it was maybe closer to 50 /50 for flown versus shipped by water. And yes, I think South America was similar. I guess the closer you get to the US market, you know, there's that incentive to kind of fly it in and get the price premium. There's definitely a reason to do it, but it does come with a part of the carbon footprint, you know. It's, it's maybe a quarter, maybe a third, you know? Frank - But as Marty alluded to, as long as there's no cost associated with the carbon footprint as is the case now, nobody will really care. It's first when you actually have a system where there's a price to it that you would expect to see any real change. Dave - Yes. And, we did some work, sort of a spinoff to this. We looked at the US seafood industry and then they become more carbon neutral. We teased that out for a couple of different sectors: farmed catfish in Alabama and wild caught salmon. And there are steps that producers and fishers can do, but a lot of it's going to have to depend on their local utility. What's the energy mix of the utility? Because that utility energy mix is what feeds the plant. It feeds the energy going to a catfish farm. And they use a lot of electricity, but they don't have a big say in what the Mississippi Electric Cooperative or Alabama Electric Cooperative chooses as its energy mix. So, I think there's, it's really a 360 issue that when you start trying to unpack energy and climate, it goes well beyond the seafood sector really quickly. So, we can be a voice. But it's going to take a lot of people to make systematic change. Martin - Great. So, I had one final question to ask each of you. And that's really about what's next? And I know we have this other paper that's coming out to look deeply into the life cycle of the different species featured in your food waste paper. But I'm wondering specifically what's next on seafood waste and, and what kinds of things will affect what kinds of policy changes might be on the horizon, what kinds of things will affect change, short of, I guess, what we've already talked about. Which is some, you know, sweeping carbon legislation that, that prices carbon. But short of that, what other kinds of things are going to affect change and what else do we need to know? Let's start with you, Dave, and then then we'll go to Frank. Dave - I think we sort of laid out the big picture. The estimates for the US supply for different production stages. But I think we really need to drill down into case studies where folks, us and, and colleagues, I know Ronnie Neff is exploring this with you Norbert, but really drill down into case studies that try out some of these ideas that we have. Some of the innovations being implemented and see how they work and maybe scale up the best ones. Frank - Right. And beyond that is like companies are doing what companies always have been done at all stages in supply chain. As long as new technology makes it profitable for them to be more sustainable, they're going to be more sustainable. So, there's going to be a lot of new packaging and new ways of chilling and so on that will help. But at the end of the day, the biggest challenge is you and I as consumers, and what we both buy. Because that determines what products is going to be on offer. And then how we treat them after we have purchased them. This podcast is co-sponsored by the Recipes Food Waste Research Network Project, led by American University and funded by the National Science Foundation. BIOS Dave Love is a Research Professor at the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future. Dave's work focuses on aquaculture and fisheries and the environmental, social, health and food system issues related to those industries. He also engages in a wide range of food-related topics including food waste, veterinary drugs and drug residues in foods, antimicrobial resistance, and CAFO worker and community health. In 2012 he founded a research and teaching farm at the Cylburn Arboretum in Baltimore and oversaw the facility from 2012 to 2015. The farm is now called the Food System Lab and is a place where students of all ages learn about urban agriculture. The Food System Lab is a member of the Farm Alliance of Baltimore and sells produce at the Waverly Farmers Market. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins Dave was a postdoctoral fellow with Dr. Kara Nelson, working at the interface of engineering and microbiology, in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California Berkeley. Frank Asche is a professor of natural resource economics at the University of Florida School of Forest, Fisheries, and Geomatic Sciences. He is a natural resource economist with a research focus on seafood markets, production of seafood from fisheries and aquaculture and the sustainability of these production processes. Frank is president of the International Association of Aquaculture Economics and Management (IAAEM), editor for Aquaculture Economics and Management and associate editor for Marine Resource Economics. He was also a member of the team that developed the Fish Price Index of the United Nation's Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO).

Kate Emberlin on Entrepreneurship, Work-Life Balance, and Personal Growth | Day In, Day Out Podcast Ep. 347

Day In-Day Out

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 95:52

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The Intersection of Nature, Food, and Leadership with Sibon Schouten and Xander Meijer

Leading From Purpose Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 20:50

Today we are joined by two extraordinary purpose-driven leaders, Sibon Schouten and Xander Meijer. Based in Amsterdam, Sibon is the founder of Markd Global, a company dedicated to helping global leaders and their businesses grow and scale to make a societal impact. Xander, a former corporate executive found his true calling by reconnecting people to nature through good food. This led him to co-found The Farm Kitchen and work intimately with local regenerative farmers to create enriching soil-to-plate food experiences. Both of our guests share their unique journeys and profound wisdom on the interconnectedness of purpose, nature, and business. In this episode, we discuss:● What it means to be a "global village human”● Embracing the South African concept of Ubuntu● Team building through cooking workshops and eating together● How time in nature can influence your sense of purpose● Personal energy and food connection

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Science, Myth, and Madness: The 241st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

Bret Weinstein | DarkHorse Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 83:23

In this 241st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week's episode, we discuss food, science, and myth. Research out of Tufts University three years ago created the Food Compass—a new guide to what is healthy that rivals the Food Pyramid for sheer lunacy. Advising us that Froot Loops and Pringles are healthier choices than meat and eggs, the authors of that research are now promoting ESG + Nutrition, in which their Food Compass informs governments and private enterprise on how to get the population of the world to follow along. Then: What is history, what is myth, and when is it appropriate to stop talking and be quiet already? Real figures from history—Jesus, King David, Churchill—are also mythic; to what degree do the myths verge from the reality, and what are the conditions under which we are obliged to care? Also mentioned: the Censorship Industrial Complex, Pathological Noble Liars, and Dumbledore's Army. Finally: a few words on the death of Paul Harrell, who advocated for the responsible use of firearms.*****Our sponsors:Sundays: Dog food so tasty and healthy, even husbands swear by it. Go to www.sundaysfordogs.com/DARKHORSE to receive 35% off your first order.ARMRA: Colostrum is our first food, and can help restore your health and resilience as an adult. Go to www.tryarmra.com/DARKHORSE to get 15% off your first order.Helix: Excellent, sleep-enhancing, American-made mattresses. Go to www.HelixSleep.com/DarkHorse to get up to 25% of all mattress orders AND 2 free pillows.*****Join us on Locals! Get access to our Discord server, exclusive live streams, live chats for all streams, and early access to many podcasts: https://darkhorse.locals.com/Heather's newsletter, Natural Selections (subscribe to get free weekly essays in your inbox): https://naturalselections.substack.comOur book, A Hunter-Gatherer's Guide to the 21st Century, is available everywhere books are sold, including from Amazon: https://a.co/d/dunx3atCheck out our store! Epic tabby, digital book burning, saddle up the dire wolves, and more: https://darkhorsestore.org*****Mentioned in this episode:Mozaffarian et al 2021. Food Compass is a nutrient profiling system using expanded characteristics for assessing healthfulness of foods. Nature Food. 2(10):809–818: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00381-yIt's An Upside-Down World, and You're Living In It: Big Food, Hollywood, and the Democrats:https://naturalselections.substack.com/p/its-an-upside-down-world-and-youreO'Hearn et al 2022. The time is ripe for ESG+ nutrition: evidence-based nutrition metrics for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. European journal of clinical nutrition, 76(8):1047-1052: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41430-022-01075-9.pdfRescue the Republic – September 29 on the National Mall: https://jointheresistance.orgPaul Harrell's final video: https://youtu.be/M-gZuFcEu0ESupport the show

Especialista analisa mau desempenho do Brasil em pesquisa sobre qualidade alimentar

Rádio Senado Entrevista

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 8:05

Um estudo publicado na revista científica Nature Food analisou a evolução do padrão alimentar mundial entre 1990 e 2018. Os resultados apontam México, Egito, Estados Unidos e Brasil como os países com as mais baixas pontuações na qualidade alimentar. A especialista em alimento e bebida, Heloisa Mader Velloso, fala sobre o estudo. Ela explica os motivos da posição do Brasil nessa lista, as consequências da má alimentação para a saúde dos brasileiros e como melhorar a alimentação em casa.

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Understanding The Role of Nature, Food In Optimal Diet With Dr. John La Puma

Food + Health Talks With Dr. Julia Olayanju

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 35:33

Join us on this episode as we discuss how nature, food, and low-stress lifestyle impact not only mental health but overall health. About Dr. John La Puma John La Puma, MD is a board-certified internist, a professionally trained chef , and the New York Times best-selling author of seven books, including RealAge Diet (HarperCollins) with Michael Roizen, MD and REFUEL: Shed Fat, Boost Testosterone, and Pump Up Strength and Stamina (Harmony). He co-founded the popular brand ChefMD® and is considered the founder of culinary medicine, now taught in 70% of U.S. medical schools and worldwide. With Leeza Gibbons and Joan Lunden, Dr. La Puma co-hosted the national cable weekly series “Health Corner” for Lifetime TV for five years and 120 episodes. He lectures widely on improving healthspan and longevity with food and nature, and currently stewards a regenerative certified organic farm in Santa Barbara, where he helps visitors and viewers experience gardens, nature and good food as a way of preventing and treating medical problems and creating well-being. Sponsor: The podcast is made possible by FoodNiche-ED, a gamified platform that enhances the knowledge of food and health. Learn more on foodniche-ed.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodniche_ed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodniche_ed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNicheEd/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/foodniche-education About Dr. Olayanju: Dr. Julia Olayanju is a scientist and educator who advocates for enhanced nutrition education in schools and communities. She is the founder of FoodNiche-ED and FoodNiche where she and her team are driving a healthier future through programming, resources and technology.

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How Big Food changed the way we eat

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 25:49

Today we’re talking about food. Specifically, Big Food. In his book, “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry,” Austin Frerick, agricultural and antitrust policy fellow at Yale, argues the food system is the most consolidated sector in the United States. On the show today, Frerick explains how the American food system became so concentrated, how that’s inflated prices and eroded quality, and what we should do about it. Plus, Walmart’s role as king of grocery kings. Then, we’ll get into why Boeing can’t keep up with SpaceX. And, an expert on youth mental health (and former guest on “Make Me Smart”) was wrong about how teens curate their social media feeds. Here’s everything else we talked about today: “Lax Antitrust Enforcement Imperils The Nation's Supply Chains” from Forbes “What Is “Big Ag,” and Why Should You Be Worried About Them?” from Union of Concerned Scientists “The problem with growing corporate concentration and power in the global food system” from Nature Food “Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers” from AP News “US Consumer Confidence Rises for First Time in Four Months” from Bloomberg “Inflation now means high prices, not just rising costs” from Axios “What do Americans think about inflation?” from The Brookings Institution “Boeing Prepared to Fly Crewed Space Taxi With Helium Leak” from Bloomberg We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

How Big Food changed the way we eat

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 25:49

Today we’re talking about food. Specifically, Big Food. In his book, “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry,” Austin Frerick, agricultural and antitrust policy fellow at Yale, argues the food system is the most consolidated sector in the United States. On the show today, Frerick explains how the American food system became so concentrated, how that’s inflated prices and eroded quality, and what we should do about it. Plus, Walmart’s role as king of grocery kings. Then, we’ll get into why Boeing can’t keep up with SpaceX. And, an expert on youth mental health (and former guest on “Make Me Smart”) was wrong about how teens curate their social media feeds. Here’s everything else we talked about today: “Lax Antitrust Enforcement Imperils The Nation's Supply Chains” from Forbes “What Is “Big Ag,” and Why Should You Be Worried About Them?” from Union of Concerned Scientists “The problem with growing corporate concentration and power in the global food system” from Nature Food “Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers” from AP News “US Consumer Confidence Rises for First Time in Four Months” from Bloomberg “Inflation now means high prices, not just rising costs” from Axios “What do Americans think about inflation?” from The Brookings Institution “Boeing Prepared to Fly Crewed Space Taxi With Helium Leak” from Bloomberg We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

How Big Food changed the way we eat

Marketplace All-in-One

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 25:49

Today we’re talking about food. Specifically, Big Food. In his book, “Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry,” Austin Frerick, agricultural and antitrust policy fellow at Yale, argues the food system is the most consolidated sector in the United States. On the show today, Frerick explains how the American food system became so concentrated, how that’s inflated prices and eroded quality, and what we should do about it. Plus, Walmart’s role as king of grocery kings. Then, we’ll get into why Boeing can’t keep up with SpaceX. And, an expert on youth mental health (and former guest on “Make Me Smart”) was wrong about how teens curate their social media feeds. Here’s everything else we talked about today: “Lax Antitrust Enforcement Imperils The Nation's Supply Chains” from Forbes “What Is “Big Ag,” and Why Should You Be Worried About Them?” from Union of Concerned Scientists “The problem with growing corporate concentration and power in the global food system” from Nature Food “Major retailers are offering summer deals to entice inflation-weary shoppers” from AP News “US Consumer Confidence Rises for First Time in Four Months” from Bloomberg “Inflation now means high prices, not just rising costs” from Axios “What do Americans think about inflation?” from The Brookings Institution “Boeing Prepared to Fly Crewed Space Taxi With Helium Leak” from Bloomberg We love to hear from you. Send your questions and comments to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Schokolade, Fruchtbarkeit, Kakerlake

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Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 6:01

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten +++ Schweizer Forschungsteam integriert fast alle Teile der Kakaofrucht in Schokolade +++ Mikroplastik in Hoden als Erklärung für sinkende männliche Fruchtbarkeit? +++ Deutsche Schabe stammt ursprünglich gar nicht aus aus Deutschland +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Valorisation of cocoa pod side streams improve nutritional and sustainability aspects of chocolate. Nature Food, 21.05.2024.Microplastic presence in dog and human testis and its potential association with sperm count and weights of testis and epididymis. Toxicological Sciences, 15.05.2024.Solving the 250-year-old mystery of the origin and global spread of the German cockroach, Blattella germanica. PNAS, 20.05.2024Widespread seawater intrusions beneath the grounded ice of Thwaites Glacier, West Antarctica. PNAS, 20.05.2024.Active European warzone impacts raptor migration. Current Biology, 20.05.2024.Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.

Premature Obituaries? Bruce Friedrich's Optimism for Cultivated Meat

Business for Good Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 59:41

Upon reading his obituary, Mark Twain reportedly wrote that “the reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” Whether Twain actually wrote this or not, the reality remains that today the reports of the death of cultivated meat are indeed quite real. Yet Bruce Friedrich, the president of the Good Food Institute, is here to tell you that he believes such reports are not based on science and are indeed greatly exaggerated. Few people have done more to inspire others to pursue alternative protein—including cultivated meat—as a strategy to ameliorate world problems than Bruce. I've known Bruce since 1996, and one thing that's remained constant during the past three decades is that Bruce's commitment to reducing suffering on the planet is simply enormous. Whether in his role as part of the nonprofit animal advocacy world or the crusade he's been on since co-founding GFI in 2016 to render alternative proteins no longer alternative, Bruce's lodestar has always been: how can he do as much good as possible during his limited time on the planet? In this conversation, Bruce and I focus on the state of the plant-based and cultivated meat industries today, why he believes the critics are misguided, whether China will lead this race, how to respond to the new cultivated meat bans like those newly passed in Florida and Alabama, and critically: what it will take for alt-protein to no longer be alt. Discussed in this episode This episode is the 10th in our ten-part podcast series on cultivated meat. The previous nine episodes include Orbillion Bio, UPSIDE Foods, Avant Meats, BlueNalu, Eat Just, Fork & Good, Mosa Meat, New Harvest, and Aleph Farms. Dr. Elliot Swartz's presentation: The Cost Drivers of Cultivated Meat Production. GFI's Plant-Based Meat Production Volume Modeling 2030 analysis. GFI's numerous additional resources, including The Science of Cultivated Meat, Advancing Solutions for Alternative Protein, The Costs and Environmental Impacts of Cultivated Meat, and The GFI Startup Manual. You can sign up to receive GFI's many newsletters and to be alerted to their many webinars and other events and resources at gfi.org/newsletters. Bruce cites numerous laws, including Amara's Law (we tend to overestimate the effect of a technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run), Wright's Law (for every cumulative doubling of units produced, costs will fall by a constant percentage), and even Newton's Third Law (for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction). Good Meat is now selling cultivated chicken at a butchery in Singapore. China's five-year plan for the future of meat. The cultivated meat documentary Meat the Future. Bruce recommends Hannah Ritchie's book, Not The End of the World. You can see Paul's review of it here. Ezra Klein's 2021 NY Times column, Let's Launch a Moonshot for Meatless Meat. Bruce's 2019 TED Talk. The Center for Strategic and International Studies' report: The Future Appetite for Alternative Proteins. Our past episodes with Ryan Bethencourt and Jason Matheny. An upcoming episode with Israel's albumin producer PoLoPo! More about Bruce Friedrich Bruce Friedrich is founder & president of the Good Food Institute, a global network of nonprofit science-focused think tanks, with more than 220 full-time team members across affiliates in the U.S., India, Israel, Brazil, Singapore, and Europe (UK, Germany, & EC). GFI works on alternative protein policy, science, and corporate engagement - to accelerate the production of plant-based and cultivated meat in order to bolster the global protein supply while protecting our environment, promoting global health, and preventing food insecurity. Friedrich is a TED Fellow, Y Combinator alum, 2021 "American Food Hero" (EatingWell Magazine), and popular speaker on food innovation. He has penned op-eds for the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, Nature Food, Wired, and many other publications. He has represented GFI on the TED Radio Hour, New Yorker Radio Hour, the Ezra Klein Show, Making Sense (Sam Harris), and a variety of other podcasts and TV programs. Bruce's 2019 TED talk has been viewed more than 2.4 million times and translated into 30 languages. Friedrich graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown Law and also holds degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics.

Ausdauerjagd, Reis, 3D-Druck-Meereswurm

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Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 5:13

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten +++ Anthropologen finden neue Belege für Erfolg von Hetzjagd +++ Klimawandel ist schlecht für Reis-Anbau +++ Meereswurm nutzt 3D-Druck-Technik +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Ethnography and ethnohistory support the efficiency of hunting through endurance running in humans. Nature Human Behaviour, 13.05.2024.Real-time emulation of future global warming reveals realistic impacts on the phenological response and quality deterioration in rice. PNAS, 13.05.2024.Dynamic microvilli sculpt bristles at nanometric scale. Nature Communications, 13.05.2024.Single-site iron-anchored amyloid hydrogels as catalytic platforms for alcohol detoxification. Nature Nanotechnology, 13.05.2024.Inland recreational fisheries contribute nutritional benefits and economic value but are vulnerable to climate change. Nature Food, 13.05.2024.Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.

Cinco continentes - El modelo alimentario occidental fomenta el producto animal

Cinco continentes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 8:43

Un informe publicado en Nature Food indica que más del 80% de la Política Común Agraria de la UE fomenta los productos de origen animal y no apuesta por esa transición que reduzca las emisiones. Uno de los autores del estudio, José Mogollón, explica la investigación.Escuchar audio

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Mark Post, A Decade After the First Cultivated Burger

Business for Good Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 39:42

In 2013, Dr. Mark Post shocked the world when he debuted the world's first-ever burger grown from animal cells. Weighing in as a quarter-pounder, the burger carried a price tag of a mere $330,000—all of which was funded by Google co-founder Sergey Brin. A decade later, what does Mark think about the movement and the industry he helped birth? When his burger was debuted, a grand total of zero companies existed to commercialize what would come to be called cultivated meat, no serious investment dollars had flowed into cultivated meat research, yet hopes were high that such meat would be on the market within a decade. In this episode, Mark offers why he thinks his timeline predictions in 2013 were proven too optimistic, what he thinks the biggest hurdles to success were and are, and what inventions still must be made to give cultivated meat a shot at making a dent in the number of animals used for food. Discussed in this episode Mark recommends reading the journal Nature Food. Paul's book Clean Meat tells Mark's tale, and is coming out as an updated paperback edition on April 9, 2024! More about Mark Post Dr. Mark Post, MD/PhD, has had several appointments as assistant professor at Utrecht University, Harvard University, as associate professor at Dartmouth college, and as full professor at Eindhoven University of Technology and Maastricht University. He currently holds the chair of the Physiology Department at Maastricht University. He is visiting professor at Harvard, University of Modena and faculty at Singularity University. His main research interest is the engineering of tissues for medical applications and for food. The medical applications focus on the construction of blood vessels that can be used as grafts for coronary artery bypass grafting. Tissue engineering for Food has lead to the development of cultured beef from bovine skeletal muscle stem cells in an effort to transform the traditional meat production through livestock. Dr Post co-authored 165 papers in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and received during his career over 50 million dollars in funding and awards from different sources including government, charity and industry. He presented the world's first hamburger from cultured beef in the August 2013 and is working on improvements and scaling up the production of cultured meat. He received the World Technology Award from AAAS/Times/Forbes for invention with the biggest potential for environmental impact. Dr Post is CSO and co-founder of MosaMeat and of Qorium, two companies that aim to commercialize meat and leather applications of tissue engineering. He is CEO of Cell2Tissue, which is a developer of technologies in tissue engineering for consumer and health applications.

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Gwinnett Police Issue New Appeal for Information on Young Mother's Murder Case

Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 11:30 Transcription Available

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Mar 22nd Publish Date: Mar 21st From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, March 22nd, and Happy 91st Birthday to actor William Shatner. ***03.22.24 – BIRTHDAY – WILLIAM SHATTNER*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett County Public Schools. Gwinnett Police Issue New Appeal for Information on Young Mother's Murder Case Suwanee Arts Festival Scheduled for April 13-14 Duluth High School Marks Its 65th Anniversary with Celebrations All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: GCPS STORY 1: Gwinnett Police Renew Call For Information About Murder Of Young Mother Gwinnett County Police are actively seeking assistance in the investigation of the shooting death of 18-year-old Shania Green. Green, a young mother, tragically lost her life at a house party in Grayson on December 28. Upon receiving reports of gunfire, law enforcement officers discovered Green deceased within the premises. Initial investigations suggest that Green was an unintended victim, hit by a stray bullet originating from an external altercation. She is survived by her 7-month-old child. Authorities are appealing to the public for any relevant information, assuring confidentiality through Crime Stoppers, accessible at 404.577-8477 or www.stopcrimeATL.com. Information that leads to an arrest and formal charges may be eligible for a financial reward. STORY 2: Suwanee Arts Festival Set For April 13-14 — Lots Of Fun On Tap As City Releases 2024 Events Calendar Suwanee is set to host a wide range of events in 2024, designed to appeal to a variety of interests. For those passionate about fitness, the Suwanee Running Series offers 16 different races throughout the year. The spring season is highlighted by events such as the Suwanee Arts Festival, Atlanta International Night Market, and Glow in the Park, which showcase art exhibitions, cultural performances, and a captivating lantern parade. As summer approaches, residents and visitors can look forward to the Summer Porch Jam and the 20th Annual August Concert. September will see the 40th anniversary of Suwanee Fest, this year adopting an 80s theme and featuring a wide array of activities for attendees of all ages. The autumn season introduces Halloween-themed festivities, including Dinner and a BOOvie and the Suwanee Wine Fest. The year rounds off with the holiday spirit through the Jolly Holly Days Market, where Santa Claus makes an appearance, adding to the festive cheer. For detailed information on the full calendar of Suwanee's 2024 events, please visit www.suwanee.com. STORY 3: Duluth High School Celebrates 65th Anniversary Duluth High School marked its 65th anniversary with a commemorative event that brought together alumni, including notable graduate Bud Knox from the class of 1949, which consisted of only 13 students. The celebration underscored the school's pivotal role in the development of Duluth into a premier community, as highlighted by Mayor Greg Whitlock during the event. Principal Eric Davidson commended the student body for its diversity and academic excellence, while teacher Donna Ford celebrated the school's commitment to inclusivity and the broad spectrum of students it serves. The anniversary event featured various speakers, among them Brooks Coleman, who acknowledged distinguished alumni such as Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers. The strong sense of community support for Duluth High School was evident throughout the celebration, illustrating the institution's lasting impact over the decades. The gathering served not only as a reunion for past students but also as a reaffirmation of the school's ongoing contribution to fostering educational values within the community. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back. Break 2: TOM WAGES STORY 4: State Champs: Paul Duke STEM, Parkview Win Robotics Titles In the 2024 Georgia State VEX Robotics Championship, teams from Paul Duke STEM High School and Parkview High School emerged as the Overall High School Champions, showcasing the strength and talent within Gwinnett County Public Schools. The competition also saw the Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology reaching the finals, while Osbourne Middle School secured the top position in the state's middle school tournament. A total of six teams from GCPS, including those from Crews, Lanier, and Osborne Middle Schools, have advanced to compete in the prestigious 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship, set to be held in Dallas, Texas. Brandon Horsley, the coach at Paul Duke STEM High, lauded his team's performance, with a special mention of senior Jack Pulliam for his outstanding commitment and contribution to the team's success. Sallie Holloway, GCPS Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, highlighted the significant educational impact of participating in VEX robotics competitions. She noted the enhancement of problem-solving skills and an increased interest in STEM fields among students as key outcomes of their involvement in these events. STORY 5: Study says wild fish healthier for you than farmed salmon A recent study featured in Nature Food indicates that consuming wild fish varieties such as mackerel, herring, and anchovies may offer more health benefits than farmed salmon. The research scrutinizes the nutrient dynamics from wild fish, utilized as feed, to the farmed salmon, revealing a significant nutrient depletion in the aquaculture process. According to the findings, wild fish used in salmon feed exhibit higher levels of crucial nutrients including calcium, iodine, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and vitamin A compared to the nutrient profile of farmed salmon fillets. The study underscores the importance of diversifying our seafood consumption towards a broader range of wild fish species. This approach not only promises an enhanced intake of essential dietary nutrients but also aims to alleviate the pressure on overexploited fish stocks. Additionally, the researchers propose strategies to increase feed efficiency and the adoption of sustainable practices, such as the use of fishery by-products, to foster the industry's sustainable development. We'll be back in a moment. Break 3: INGLES 7 – HENRY CO SHERIFFS OFFICE STORY 6: Expert says understanding feelings is the key to helping teens grow up In "How Do You Hug a Cactus? Reflective Parenting with Teenagers in Mind," Dr. Sheila Redfern explores the critical role of reflective parenting in navigating the complexities of teenage emotional development. The book underlines the necessity for parents to comprehend the intricacies of the adolescent brain, facilitating teenagers' ability to cope with intense emotions and contributing to their emotional resilience and security. Dr. Redfern, drawing on her expertise as a psychologist, addresses the heightened susceptibility of teenagers to mental health issues and underscores the importance of parental emotional regulation in effectively engaging with their children. Furthermore, the work advises on the importance of establishing boundaries that do not compromise the parent-teenager connection and advocates for professional intervention in addressing significant mental health challenges. STORY 7: 'A Wonderful Festival' — No. 1-ranked Suwanee Beer Fest Lives Up To The Hype The 13th Suwanee American Craft Beer Fest was held on Saturday at Town Center Park, drawing an estimated 6,000 participants. The event showcased over 400 beers from 105 breweries, including 62 local to the area, providing attendees with a vast range of tasting opportunities. VIP access, which was capped at 400 guests, sold out within 34 minutes. Despite initial concerns over rain affecting the setup, the festival proceeded under clear skies. The day was filled with activities including live music performances, a variety of food vendors, and a St. Patrick's Day themed costume contest, contributing to a vibrant community gathering. We'll have final thoughts after this. 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How Tiger Worm toilets could help to deliver clean water and sanitation for all

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 20:38

Laure Sione's postdoctoral research at Imperial College London addresses the sixth of the 17 United Nations SDGs, but, she argues, sanitation also plays a huge role in gender equality (SDG 5) and good health and well being (SDG 3) targets.Sione's PhD research focused on water management challenges in Kathmandu, but she now focuses on Sub-Saharan Africa and the problems caused by open defecation and excrement-filled pit latrines that are sited too close to the water table, risking contamination.A third option is toilets layered with Tiger Worms. A key advantage is that these take longer to fill up as the worms quickly degrade faeces, but one barrier is getting people to use them in the first place. “It's like, it's a gross thing, and they don't want to think about it. But I think the benefits quickly take over,” she says.Each episode of How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals, a Working Scientist podcast series from Nature Careers, features researchers whose work addresses one or more the targets. The first six episodes are produced in partnership with Nature Food, and introduced by Juliana Gil, its chief editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we boosted female faculty numbers in male-dominated departments

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 20:26

In 2016 the University of Melbourne, Australia, asked for female-only applicants when it advertised three vacancies in its School of Mathematics and Statistics. It repeated the exercise in 2018 and 2019 to fill similar vacancies in physics, chemistry, and engineering and information technology.Elaine Wong and Georgina Such tell the How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals podcast why certain schools wanted only female candidates to apply, and how staff and students reacted to the policy. They also explain what it achieved in terms of addressing the under-representation of female faculty in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects.Both Wong, a photonics researcher who was appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor (People and Equity) at the university in 2023, and Such, a polymer chemist and associate professor there, explain how the university's “affirmative action” strategy is helping to address the fifth of the 17 United National Sustainable Development Goals: to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.Each episode in this series, from Nature Careers, features researchers whose work addresses one or more of the targets. The first six episodes are produced in partnership with Nature Food, and introduced by Juliana Gil, its chief editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building robots to get kids hooked on STEM subjects

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 19:33

As a child Solomon King Benge loved Eric Laithwaite's 1974 book The Engineer in Wonderland, based on the mechanical engineer's 1966 Royal Institution Christmas lectures. After reading it he asked his physics teacher if he and his classmates might try some of Laithwaite's practical experiments, but was told: “Don't waste your time with this. This is not important, because it's not in the curriculum.” The rejection promoted Benge to launch Fundi Bots in 2011. The social education initiative aims to give education a stronger practical focus, a move away from learning by rote in front of a blackboard. Last year it reached 22,000 students, most of them in Uganda, and hopes eventually to cover one million across Africa.Robotics is a key component of the program. Benge recalls one child in northern Uganda who built a sensor-driven robot and was asked what he might do with it. He said: “I think I can now create something that lets the goats out of the pen in the morning so that I don't have to wake up early.”Benge tells the How to save humanity in 17 goals podcast series: “It was hilarious for us, but a very real testament of once you empower children and make learning meaningful, then they actually begin looking at the practical applications of that learning.”The educator and entrepreneur describes how Fundi Bots addresses SDG 4 and its aim to deliver quality education and lifelong learning for all by 2030.Each episode in the series features researchers whose work addresses one or more the targets. The first six episodes are produced in partnership with Nature Food, and introduced by Juliana Gil, its chief editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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‘It reflects the society we live in where a young person does not feel that life is worth living'

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 28:37

A drive to reduce suicide mortality rates is a key indicator of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Psychiatrist Shekhar Saxena, who led the World Health Organization's mental health and substance abuse program after working in clinical practice for more than two decades, says that although progress is being made, a worryingly high number of young people are choosing to end their lives.“They have to struggle through the school education, competitive examinations, then they have to struggle for a job,” says Saxena, who now teaches at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “And many young people decide that dying is easier than struggling through for many years, which is very sad. It reflects the society that we live in where a young person does not feel that life is worth living.”In the third episode How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals podcast series, Saxena welcomes the inclusion of mental health in SDG 3 and its aim to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. But he points out that countries on average spend less than 2% of their health budget on mental health, when the disease burden is around 10%. Each episode in the series features researchers whose work addresses one or more the targets. The first six episodes are produced in partnership with Nature Food, and introduced by Juliana Gil, its chief editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Blue foods' to tackle hidden hunger and improve nutrition

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 23:55

As a nutrition and planetary health researcher, Christopher Golden takes a keen interest in the second of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and its aim to end hunger.But Golden's research also focuses on “hidden hunger,” a term he uses to describe the impact of dietary deficiencies in micronutrients such as iron, zinc, fatty acids, and vitamins A and B12.Hidden hunger, he argues in the second episode of the How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals podcast series, could be better addressed if more people adopted a diet that includes more ‘blue' or aquatic foods. These include fish, molluscs and plant species.Golden, who is based at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts, says discussions about hunger and food security have tended to focus on terrestrial food production.As soil nutrient levels deplete and farmland becomes scarcer as human populations rise, more attention needs to be paid to marine and freshwater food sources, he adds.But rising sea temperatures threaten millions of people in equatorial regions whose diets are rich in blue foods. As aquatic species migrate polewards in search of cooler waters, their livelihoods and food security are at risk.Each episode of How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals, a Working Scientist podcast series from Nature Careers, features researchers whose work addresses one or more the targets. The first six episodes are produced in partnership with Nature Food, and introduced by Juliana Gil, its chief editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People need more than cash to rise out of poverty

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 21:57

Poverty is about more than just meeting basic material needs, says Catherine Thomas. Its corrosive effects are also social and psychological, causing people to feel marginalized and helpless.Thomas's research into anti-poverty programs has focused on the effects of one aimed at women in the West African country of Niger, which aims to support subsistence farmers whose livelihoods are impacted by climate change.One branch of the program involved providing an unconditional $300 cash transfer alongside business and life skills training. Thomas, who is based at the Unversity of Michigan in Ann Arbor, describes the impact it had, compared to similar schemes. These include microfinance business loans, but these tend not to reach those most in need, she says.Thomas's research is very much focused on the first of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which aims to end poverty in all its forms everywhere by 2030. Each episode of How to Save Humanity in 17 Goals, a Working Scientist podcast series, features researchers whose work addresses one or more the targets. The first six episodes are produced in partnership with Nature Food, and introduced by Juliana Gil, its chief editor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plant Power with Maggie Baird

Unf*cking the Future

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 34:03 Transcription Available

What if we could unfuck this mess by just changing the food we eat? Maggie Baird joins host Chris Turney to talk about animal agriculture, plant-based diets, and how she's trying to unf*ck the music industry. Show notes from Chris Turney: There is a wealth of great research into the carbon (and climate) impacts of how we eat. But if you're interested in learning more, a great place to start is a research article called “Vegans, vegetarians, fish-eaters and meat-eaters in the UK show discrepant environmental impacts” by Peter Scarborough and colleagues, published in the science magazine Nature Food. The article is free and can be accessed by this link. Take the Support and Feed pledge! Sign up here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 30th, 2023 [Daily News Brief]

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 13:34

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 30th, 2023. Download our new app!: You guys are aware that we have a new app right? If not you should download it right now! Head on over to your app store, and type in “CrossPolitic”, “Fight Laugh Feast”, or “PubTV”. Once you find the app, you may need to update your app, or if you have a droid phone, you may need to delete your current FLF app, and re-download it! Once downloaded you’ll be able to view or listen to our content right on your mobile device! As always, if you’d like to sign up for a pub membership, you can head on over to fightlaughfeast.com… that’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/29/hidden-tax-how-much-does-regulation-cost-average-american-family/ Here’s How Much Regulations Cost Average American Family—and How Biden Is Making It Worse FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Americans expect to pay federal taxes, but the federal government also picks their pockets in more hidden ways, and President Joe Biden is making the problem worse in pursuing his political agenda, according to the Competitive Enterprise Institute. American households pay at least $14,000 in hidden regulatory costs every year,” Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith fellow in regulatory studies at the institute, says in a new video provided exclusively to The Daily Signal. 10,000 Reasons to Reform the Regulatory State- Play 0:00-1:18 His analysis—the latest in a series of annual reports—finds that the average American household pays $14,514 annually in a hidden regulatory cost. Crews calculated the costs of regulation on the entire economy as $1.939 trillion, and found the average cost per household by dividing that gargantuan number by 133.6 million households. While federal law requires an annual estimate of the cost of regulation, the federal government has not met that requirement since 2002, according to the report. While the Office of Management and Budget has estimated some costs and benefits of major rules, the report finds those analyses incomplete because they do not encompass all rulemaking in each year. Crews’ report uses a baseline of roughly $1.9 trillion for the costs of federal regulation, encompassing compliance costs, economic losses and losses in gross domestic product, social costs, and other costs. The analyst took recent government reports into account to reach the $1.939 trillion figure, although he acknowledged that it represents an estimate “based on a nonscientific, disclaimer-laden, of GDP losses and compliance costs derived from available official data and other accessible sources.” The $1.9 trillion represents more than three-fifths the level of corporate pretax profits in 2022 ($3.138 trillion) and a far larger number than estimated corporate tax revenues ($382 billion). The report notes that while President Donald Trump’s four years “brought unique reversals, such as a reduced flow of new rules and some rollbacks of existing ones”, President Joe Biden reversed those trends. “Unprecedented open-ended deficits now standing at $1.4 trillion annually are expected to top $2 trillion annually by 2030,” Crews writes. The national debt is nearing $34 trillion (at $33.8 trillion now, according to the U.S. Treasury), which Crews notes is “up from almost $20 trillion when Donald Trump assumed office in 2017.” The report notes that Biden has launched many “whole-of-government interventions,” most notably on climate change and rooting out “inequity from our economy.” “These efforts have accelerated a long-standing process that is replacing self-determination and limited government with top-down behavioral, social, and civil rights codes,” Crews writes. Regulations issued by the executive branch far outstrip the number of laws Congress passes each year. During the 2022 calendar year, agencies issued 3,168 rules, while Congress enacted only 247 laws. While taxes clearly impact Americans’ pocketbooks and appear itemized on pay stubs, “regulatory costs are baked into prices, without separate charges on receipts,” the report notes. “Many regulations have opportunity costs, which are invisible and impossible to calculate. They can affect households directly or indirectly, such as when businesses will pass some regulatory costs on to consumers, just as they do the corporate tax.” The report suggests a wide range of reforms to check the growth of regulation. It urges Congress to require congressional approval of significant or controversial agency rules before they become binding. It urges Congress to require annual regulatory transparency report cards and legislation requiring the automatic sunsetting of regulations. It urges Congress to pass a law preventing presidents from using “emergency declarations” to impose permanent government controls. It also urges Congress to identify which federal agencies do more harm than good and to eliminate them or shrink their budgets. It also urges Congress to set up a regulation-reduction commission to identify unneeded regulations to eliminate. https://mynorthwest.com/3940877/rantz-inside-look-seattle-antifa-antisemites-starbucks/ An inside look as Seattle Antifa, antisemites vandalized Starbucks Antisemitic Antifa activists, anarchists and other radicals targeted the Seattle Starbucks Reserve Roastery as part of a call to “Block Black Friday.” They caused felony-level damage that led to one arrest. Activists promoted direct action by sharing social media flyers. The flyer claims the protest and mass vandalism were “autonomously organized by Seattle area radicals, anarchists, and community members.” The hope was to “shut [Black Friday] down for Palestine.” They were mostly successful. Exclusive videos from inside the café as Antifa and anarchists vandalized the storefront and taunted customers with vulgar hand gestures and taunts. It got so rowdy and dangerous that activists said they forced Starbucks to close. Several dozen activists surrounded the Starbucks Roastery. Many of them were dressed in black bloc, a style of clothing intended to hide personally identifiable characteristics so that police have trouble making arrests. It’s a hallmark of Antifa action. The video shows one masked activist tagging the building with the phrase “Free Palestine” in spray paint. They also spray-painted the Palestinian flag, anarchist symbols and messages like “Never Again,” “Free Gaza,” , “You are genocide supporters” and “Land Back.” The video also captures a masked activist flipping off customers. They even carved “Free Gaza” into the store’s wooden door. Another activist pounds his hand on the storefront window, taunting customers. One of the windows was nearly shattered and must be replaced and security cameras on the roof were sprayed with paint. “During all of this, the atmosphere was upbeat but chill, with people eating tamales and drinking coffee that were being distributed from a truck parked next to the demo,” an anonymous author published on Puget Sound Anarchists. The anarchist went on to brag about how effective the Starbucks protest was for their movement. The damage was significant, yet Seattle Police (SPD) did not intervene. “It was a temporary disruption that was handled and thankfully did not turn into a major issue,” a Seattle Police Department spokesperson told The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH. “As with any crime, incidents of vandalism are handled on a case-by-case basis. There are a multitude of factors that can determine when officers intervene. We are not at liberty to discuss our tactics as far as when officers will intervene.” The group marched into downtown Seattle after their assault on Starbucks. Once there, they disrupted the annual Seattle Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The author admits that activists “took over the stage soon after arriving and started throwing Christmas decorations to the ground and trashing the scenery.” There were a handful of activists who stayed on the stage, holding a banner reading “From Turtle Island to Gaza: Land Back.” Land Back refers to a movement of literal land reclamation to its so-called original stewards. As activists chanted and gave speeches in front of a crowd angry that the ceremony was interrupted, an officer spotted suspect Tarik Aly Youssef, who is based in Vancouver, Washington. On a TikTik account (@_thesphinx_) that appears to belong to the 25-year-old suspect, Youssef described himself as a transgender, polyamorous, pansexual, anti-capitalist, autistic Egyptian who is an “honorary member of Trantifa” (a name for transgender Antifa members). After The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH contacted Youssef via TikTok, the account’s videos were removed, and the account appears to be deleted. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/united-nations-set-call-americans-reduce-meat-consumption United Nations set to call on Americans to reduce meat consumption A lead United Nations agency overseeing food and agriculture policy is expected to issue a road map in the coming weeks which will call on the West, including America, to dramatically reduce its meat consumption. The UN's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) will publish its so-called global food systems’ road map during the upcoming COP28 climate summit in Dubai which will kick off on Thursday and extend nearly two weeks until mid-December. FAO's first-of-its-kind document will recommend nations that "over-consume meat" to limit their consumption as part of a broader effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Bloomberg reported. "The failure of leading meat and dairy companies to reduce emissions underlines the urgent need for more policy focus on the food and agriculture sector," Jeremy Coller, the chair and founder of the FAIRR Initiative, an investor network that works with financial institutions to promote climate-friendly agriculture worldwide, said in a recent statement. In addition to issuing guidelines for reducing meat consumption in the West, the FAO is expected to highlight how farmers should adapt to "erratic weather" and tackle their emissions produced from food waste and use of fertilizer, according to Bloomberg. The recommendations, which the U.S. COP28 delegation may sign onto, will not be binding. Overall, the road map will seek to guide policy on lowering the climate impact of the global agriculture industry, which has rarely received such attention at past UN climate conferences. Past COP summits have been far more keen to address emissions generated from the global power, transportation and manufacturing sectors. The global food system — which includes land-use change, actual agricultural production, packaging and waste management — generates about 18 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of 34% of total worldwide emissions, according to a March 2021 study published in the Nature Food journal. FAO data indicates livestock alone is responsible for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The UN has, for years, called for individuals to ditch animal-based diets, which it says "have a high impact on our planet." Instead, individuals should choose plant-based foods, according to the UN, which can reduce a person's annual carbon footprint by up to 2.1 tons. In the U.S., though, agriculture alone generates about 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions, federal data shows. The American agriculture sector accounts for just 1.4% of global emissions and has implemented a wide range of solutions, making it the nation's lowest-emitting economic sector.

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Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 30th, 2023

Daily News Brief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 13:34

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 30th, 2023. Download our new app!: You guys are aware that we have a new app right? If not you should download it right now! Head on over to your app store, and type in “CrossPolitic”, “Fight Laugh Feast”, or “PubTV”. Once you find the app, you may need to update your app, or if you have a droid phone, you may need to delete your current FLF app, and re-download it! Once downloaded you’ll be able to view or listen to our content right on your mobile device! As always, if you’d like to sign up for a pub membership, you can head on over to fightlaughfeast.com… that’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/29/hidden-tax-how-much-does-regulation-cost-average-american-family/ Here’s How Much Regulations Cost Average American Family—and How Biden Is Making It Worse FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Americans expect to pay federal taxes, but the federal government also picks their pockets in more hidden ways, and President Joe Biden is making the problem worse in pursuing his political agenda, according to the Competitive Enterprise Institute. American households pay at least $14,000 in hidden regulatory costs every year,” Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith fellow in regulatory studies at the institute, says in a new video provided exclusively to The Daily Signal. 10,000 Reasons to Reform the Regulatory State- Play 0:00-1:18 His analysis—the latest in a series of annual reports—finds that the average American household pays $14,514 annually in a hidden regulatory cost. Crews calculated the costs of regulation on the entire economy as $1.939 trillion, and found the average cost per household by dividing that gargantuan number by 133.6 million households. While federal law requires an annual estimate of the cost of regulation, the federal government has not met that requirement since 2002, according to the report. While the Office of Management and Budget has estimated some costs and benefits of major rules, the report finds those analyses incomplete because they do not encompass all rulemaking in each year. Crews’ report uses a baseline of roughly $1.9 trillion for the costs of federal regulation, encompassing compliance costs, economic losses and losses in gross domestic product, social costs, and other costs. The analyst took recent government reports into account to reach the $1.939 trillion figure, although he acknowledged that it represents an estimate “based on a nonscientific, disclaimer-laden, of GDP losses and compliance costs derived from available official data and other accessible sources.” The $1.9 trillion represents more than three-fifths the level of corporate pretax profits in 2022 ($3.138 trillion) and a far larger number than estimated corporate tax revenues ($382 billion). The report notes that while President Donald Trump’s four years “brought unique reversals, such as a reduced flow of new rules and some rollbacks of existing ones”, President Joe Biden reversed those trends. “Unprecedented open-ended deficits now standing at $1.4 trillion annually are expected to top $2 trillion annually by 2030,” Crews writes. The national debt is nearing $34 trillion (at $33.8 trillion now, according to the U.S. Treasury), which Crews notes is “up from almost $20 trillion when Donald Trump assumed office in 2017.” The report notes that Biden has launched many “whole-of-government interventions,” most notably on climate change and rooting out “inequity from our economy.” “These efforts have accelerated a long-standing process that is replacing self-determination and limited government with top-down behavioral, social, and civil rights codes,” Crews writes. Regulations issued by the executive branch far outstrip the number of laws Congress passes each year. During the 2022 calendar year, agencies issued 3,168 rules, while Congress enacted only 247 laws. While taxes clearly impact Americans’ pocketbooks and appear itemized on pay stubs, “regulatory costs are baked into prices, without separate charges on receipts,” the report notes. “Many regulations have opportunity costs, which are invisible and impossible to calculate. They can affect households directly or indirectly, such as when businesses will pass some regulatory costs on to consumers, just as they do the corporate tax.” The report suggests a wide range of reforms to check the growth of regulation. It urges Congress to require congressional approval of significant or controversial agency rules before they become binding. It urges Congress to require annual regulatory transparency report cards and legislation requiring the automatic sunsetting of regulations. It urges Congress to pass a law preventing presidents from using “emergency declarations” to impose permanent government controls. It also urges Congress to identify which federal agencies do more harm than good and to eliminate them or shrink their budgets. It also urges Congress to set up a regulation-reduction commission to identify unneeded regulations to eliminate. https://mynorthwest.com/3940877/rantz-inside-look-seattle-antifa-antisemites-starbucks/ An inside look as Seattle Antifa, antisemites vandalized Starbucks Antisemitic Antifa activists, anarchists and other radicals targeted the Seattle Starbucks Reserve Roastery as part of a call to “Block Black Friday.” They caused felony-level damage that led to one arrest. Activists promoted direct action by sharing social media flyers. The flyer claims the protest and mass vandalism were “autonomously organized by Seattle area radicals, anarchists, and community members.” The hope was to “shut [Black Friday] down for Palestine.” They were mostly successful. Exclusive videos from inside the café as Antifa and anarchists vandalized the storefront and taunted customers with vulgar hand gestures and taunts. It got so rowdy and dangerous that activists said they forced Starbucks to close. Several dozen activists surrounded the Starbucks Roastery. Many of them were dressed in black bloc, a style of clothing intended to hide personally identifiable characteristics so that police have trouble making arrests. It’s a hallmark of Antifa action. The video shows one masked activist tagging the building with the phrase “Free Palestine” in spray paint. They also spray-painted the Palestinian flag, anarchist symbols and messages like “Never Again,” “Free Gaza,” , “You are genocide supporters” and “Land Back.” The video also captures a masked activist flipping off customers. They even carved “Free Gaza” into the store’s wooden door. Another activist pounds his hand on the storefront window, taunting customers. One of the windows was nearly shattered and must be replaced and security cameras on the roof were sprayed with paint. “During all of this, the atmosphere was upbeat but chill, with people eating tamales and drinking coffee that were being distributed from a truck parked next to the demo,” an anonymous author published on Puget Sound Anarchists. The anarchist went on to brag about how effective the Starbucks protest was for their movement. The damage was significant, yet Seattle Police (SPD) did not intervene. “It was a temporary disruption that was handled and thankfully did not turn into a major issue,” a Seattle Police Department spokesperson told The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH. “As with any crime, incidents of vandalism are handled on a case-by-case basis. There are a multitude of factors that can determine when officers intervene. We are not at liberty to discuss our tactics as far as when officers will intervene.” The group marched into downtown Seattle after their assault on Starbucks. Once there, they disrupted the annual Seattle Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The author admits that activists “took over the stage soon after arriving and started throwing Christmas decorations to the ground and trashing the scenery.” There were a handful of activists who stayed on the stage, holding a banner reading “From Turtle Island to Gaza: Land Back.” Land Back refers to a movement of literal land reclamation to its so-called original stewards. As activists chanted and gave speeches in front of a crowd angry that the ceremony was interrupted, an officer spotted suspect Tarik Aly Youssef, who is based in Vancouver, Washington. On a TikTik account (@_thesphinx_) that appears to belong to the 25-year-old suspect, Youssef described himself as a transgender, polyamorous, pansexual, anti-capitalist, autistic Egyptian who is an “honorary member of Trantifa” (a name for transgender Antifa members). After The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH contacted Youssef via TikTok, the account’s videos were removed, and the account appears to be deleted. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/united-nations-set-call-americans-reduce-meat-consumption United Nations set to call on Americans to reduce meat consumption A lead United Nations agency overseeing food and agriculture policy is expected to issue a road map in the coming weeks which will call on the West, including America, to dramatically reduce its meat consumption. The UN's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) will publish its so-called global food systems’ road map during the upcoming COP28 climate summit in Dubai which will kick off on Thursday and extend nearly two weeks until mid-December. FAO's first-of-its-kind document will recommend nations that "over-consume meat" to limit their consumption as part of a broader effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Bloomberg reported. "The failure of leading meat and dairy companies to reduce emissions underlines the urgent need for more policy focus on the food and agriculture sector," Jeremy Coller, the chair and founder of the FAIRR Initiative, an investor network that works with financial institutions to promote climate-friendly agriculture worldwide, said in a recent statement. In addition to issuing guidelines for reducing meat consumption in the West, the FAO is expected to highlight how farmers should adapt to "erratic weather" and tackle their emissions produced from food waste and use of fertilizer, according to Bloomberg. The recommendations, which the U.S. COP28 delegation may sign onto, will not be binding. Overall, the road map will seek to guide policy on lowering the climate impact of the global agriculture industry, which has rarely received such attention at past UN climate conferences. Past COP summits have been far more keen to address emissions generated from the global power, transportation and manufacturing sectors. The global food system — which includes land-use change, actual agricultural production, packaging and waste management — generates about 18 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of 34% of total worldwide emissions, according to a March 2021 study published in the Nature Food journal. FAO data indicates livestock alone is responsible for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The UN has, for years, called for individuals to ditch animal-based diets, which it says "have a high impact on our planet." Instead, individuals should choose plant-based foods, according to the UN, which can reduce a person's annual carbon footprint by up to 2.1 tons. In the U.S., though, agriculture alone generates about 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions, federal data shows. The American agriculture sector accounts for just 1.4% of global emissions and has implemented a wide range of solutions, making it the nation's lowest-emitting economic sector.

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Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 30th, 2023 [Daily News Brief]

Fight Laugh Feast USA

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 13:34

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Thursday, November 30th, 2023. Download our new app!: You guys are aware that we have a new app right? If not you should download it right now! Head on over to your app store, and type in “CrossPolitic”, “Fight Laugh Feast”, or “PubTV”. Once you find the app, you may need to update your app, or if you have a droid phone, you may need to delete your current FLF app, and re-download it! Once downloaded you’ll be able to view or listen to our content right on your mobile device! As always, if you’d like to sign up for a pub membership, you can head on over to fightlaughfeast.com… that’s fightlaughfeast.com. https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/11/29/hidden-tax-how-much-does-regulation-cost-average-american-family/ Here’s How Much Regulations Cost Average American Family—and How Biden Is Making It Worse FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Americans expect to pay federal taxes, but the federal government also picks their pockets in more hidden ways, and President Joe Biden is making the problem worse in pursuing his political agenda, according to the Competitive Enterprise Institute. American households pay at least $14,000 in hidden regulatory costs every year,” Wayne Crews, the Fred L. Smith fellow in regulatory studies at the institute, says in a new video provided exclusively to The Daily Signal. 10,000 Reasons to Reform the Regulatory State- Play 0:00-1:18 His analysis—the latest in a series of annual reports—finds that the average American household pays $14,514 annually in a hidden regulatory cost. Crews calculated the costs of regulation on the entire economy as $1.939 trillion, and found the average cost per household by dividing that gargantuan number by 133.6 million households. While federal law requires an annual estimate of the cost of regulation, the federal government has not met that requirement since 2002, according to the report. While the Office of Management and Budget has estimated some costs and benefits of major rules, the report finds those analyses incomplete because they do not encompass all rulemaking in each year. Crews’ report uses a baseline of roughly $1.9 trillion for the costs of federal regulation, encompassing compliance costs, economic losses and losses in gross domestic product, social costs, and other costs. The analyst took recent government reports into account to reach the $1.939 trillion figure, although he acknowledged that it represents an estimate “based on a nonscientific, disclaimer-laden, of GDP losses and compliance costs derived from available official data and other accessible sources.” The $1.9 trillion represents more than three-fifths the level of corporate pretax profits in 2022 ($3.138 trillion) and a far larger number than estimated corporate tax revenues ($382 billion). The report notes that while President Donald Trump’s four years “brought unique reversals, such as a reduced flow of new rules and some rollbacks of existing ones”, President Joe Biden reversed those trends. “Unprecedented open-ended deficits now standing at $1.4 trillion annually are expected to top $2 trillion annually by 2030,” Crews writes. The national debt is nearing $34 trillion (at $33.8 trillion now, according to the U.S. Treasury), which Crews notes is “up from almost $20 trillion when Donald Trump assumed office in 2017.” The report notes that Biden has launched many “whole-of-government interventions,” most notably on climate change and rooting out “inequity from our economy.” “These efforts have accelerated a long-standing process that is replacing self-determination and limited government with top-down behavioral, social, and civil rights codes,” Crews writes. Regulations issued by the executive branch far outstrip the number of laws Congress passes each year. During the 2022 calendar year, agencies issued 3,168 rules, while Congress enacted only 247 laws. While taxes clearly impact Americans’ pocketbooks and appear itemized on pay stubs, “regulatory costs are baked into prices, without separate charges on receipts,” the report notes. “Many regulations have opportunity costs, which are invisible and impossible to calculate. They can affect households directly or indirectly, such as when businesses will pass some regulatory costs on to consumers, just as they do the corporate tax.” The report suggests a wide range of reforms to check the growth of regulation. It urges Congress to require congressional approval of significant or controversial agency rules before they become binding. It urges Congress to require annual regulatory transparency report cards and legislation requiring the automatic sunsetting of regulations. It urges Congress to pass a law preventing presidents from using “emergency declarations” to impose permanent government controls. It also urges Congress to identify which federal agencies do more harm than good and to eliminate them or shrink their budgets. It also urges Congress to set up a regulation-reduction commission to identify unneeded regulations to eliminate. https://mynorthwest.com/3940877/rantz-inside-look-seattle-antifa-antisemites-starbucks/ An inside look as Seattle Antifa, antisemites vandalized Starbucks Antisemitic Antifa activists, anarchists and other radicals targeted the Seattle Starbucks Reserve Roastery as part of a call to “Block Black Friday.” They caused felony-level damage that led to one arrest. Activists promoted direct action by sharing social media flyers. The flyer claims the protest and mass vandalism were “autonomously organized by Seattle area radicals, anarchists, and community members.” The hope was to “shut [Black Friday] down for Palestine.” They were mostly successful. Exclusive videos from inside the café as Antifa and anarchists vandalized the storefront and taunted customers with vulgar hand gestures and taunts. It got so rowdy and dangerous that activists said they forced Starbucks to close. Several dozen activists surrounded the Starbucks Roastery. Many of them were dressed in black bloc, a style of clothing intended to hide personally identifiable characteristics so that police have trouble making arrests. It’s a hallmark of Antifa action. The video shows one masked activist tagging the building with the phrase “Free Palestine” in spray paint. They also spray-painted the Palestinian flag, anarchist symbols and messages like “Never Again,” “Free Gaza,” , “You are genocide supporters” and “Land Back.” The video also captures a masked activist flipping off customers. They even carved “Free Gaza” into the store’s wooden door. Another activist pounds his hand on the storefront window, taunting customers. One of the windows was nearly shattered and must be replaced and security cameras on the roof were sprayed with paint. “During all of this, the atmosphere was upbeat but chill, with people eating tamales and drinking coffee that were being distributed from a truck parked next to the demo,” an anonymous author published on Puget Sound Anarchists. The anarchist went on to brag about how effective the Starbucks protest was for their movement. The damage was significant, yet Seattle Police (SPD) did not intervene. “It was a temporary disruption that was handled and thankfully did not turn into a major issue,” a Seattle Police Department spokesperson told The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH. “As with any crime, incidents of vandalism are handled on a case-by-case basis. There are a multitude of factors that can determine when officers intervene. We are not at liberty to discuss our tactics as far as when officers will intervene.” The group marched into downtown Seattle after their assault on Starbucks. Once there, they disrupted the annual Seattle Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The author admits that activists “took over the stage soon after arriving and started throwing Christmas decorations to the ground and trashing the scenery.” There were a handful of activists who stayed on the stage, holding a banner reading “From Turtle Island to Gaza: Land Back.” Land Back refers to a movement of literal land reclamation to its so-called original stewards. As activists chanted and gave speeches in front of a crowd angry that the ceremony was interrupted, an officer spotted suspect Tarik Aly Youssef, who is based in Vancouver, Washington. On a TikTik account (@_thesphinx_) that appears to belong to the 25-year-old suspect, Youssef described himself as a transgender, polyamorous, pansexual, anti-capitalist, autistic Egyptian who is an “honorary member of Trantifa” (a name for transgender Antifa members). After The Jason Rantz Show on KTTH contacted Youssef via TikTok, the account’s videos were removed, and the account appears to be deleted. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/united-nations-set-call-americans-reduce-meat-consumption United Nations set to call on Americans to reduce meat consumption A lead United Nations agency overseeing food and agriculture policy is expected to issue a road map in the coming weeks which will call on the West, including America, to dramatically reduce its meat consumption. The UN's Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) will publish its so-called global food systems’ road map during the upcoming COP28 climate summit in Dubai which will kick off on Thursday and extend nearly two weeks until mid-December. FAO's first-of-its-kind document will recommend nations that "over-consume meat" to limit their consumption as part of a broader effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Bloomberg reported. "The failure of leading meat and dairy companies to reduce emissions underlines the urgent need for more policy focus on the food and agriculture sector," Jeremy Coller, the chair and founder of the FAIRR Initiative, an investor network that works with financial institutions to promote climate-friendly agriculture worldwide, said in a recent statement. In addition to issuing guidelines for reducing meat consumption in the West, the FAO is expected to highlight how farmers should adapt to "erratic weather" and tackle their emissions produced from food waste and use of fertilizer, according to Bloomberg. The recommendations, which the U.S. COP28 delegation may sign onto, will not be binding. Overall, the road map will seek to guide policy on lowering the climate impact of the global agriculture industry, which has rarely received such attention at past UN climate conferences. Past COP summits have been far more keen to address emissions generated from the global power, transportation and manufacturing sectors. The global food system — which includes land-use change, actual agricultural production, packaging and waste management — generates about 18 billion tons of carbon dioxide per year, the equivalent of 34% of total worldwide emissions, according to a March 2021 study published in the Nature Food journal. FAO data indicates livestock alone is responsible for around 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The UN has, for years, called for individuals to ditch animal-based diets, which it says "have a high impact on our planet." Instead, individuals should choose plant-based foods, according to the UN, which can reduce a person's annual carbon footprint by up to 2.1 tons. In the U.S., though, agriculture alone generates about 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions, federal data shows. The American agriculture sector accounts for just 1.4% of global emissions and has implemented a wide range of solutions, making it the nation's lowest-emitting economic sector.

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How a 23-year-old Democrat became mayor of Bogalusa; climate-friendly eating habits; ‘Roe' the play

Louisiana Considered Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 24:29

When “Roe,” the play, premiered at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in 2016, Roe vs. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court case, was the law of the land. A lot has changed since then, especially in the Gulf South. As Aubri Juhasz reports, an updated version of the play is being staged in an unexpected place — the capitol of a state with a near-total abortion ban. And just a note, this story contains descriptions of abortion methods that may be disturbing for some listeners. When Governor-elect Jeff Landry won the race outright in October, many Democrats were left wondering, “Is it just too hard for a candidate on the left to win in a state that's increasingly red?” Doubters can look to Tyrin Truong. The mayor of Bogalusa won the election one year ago this month. At 23 years old, he became the youngest – and first Black – mayor in the city's history. Mayor Truong joins us to discuss his first year in office and his thoughts on the state of the Democratic Party in Louisiana. A new study from Tulane University and published in the journal Nature Food shows how simple diet changes can reduce the average American's carbon footprint. Examples include switching from beef to chicken or drinking plant-based milk instead of cow's milk. Diego Rose, the study's author and professor and director of nutrition at Tulane University's School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine joins us for more on climate-friendly eating habits. Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber and assistant producer is Aubry Procell. Our engineer is Garrett Pittman. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at 12 and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, Google Play and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to. Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dieta e pegada carbónica

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 1:10

Estudo publicado na Nature Food concluí que pequenas mudanças na dieta podem cortar a pegada carbónica e melhorar a saúde

8-27-2023 - Good News Weekend: Coral Reefs Endure, Protecting Nature, Food Bank Feeds Strikers

Pray News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 15:36 Transcription Available

This is PrayNews, your beacon of hope in the stormy seas of current events. Sign up to receive PrayNews in your inbox every weekday: https://www.praynews.com/ Today's Good News at a Glance: 4 Decades of research and data indicate Pacific coral reefs can acclimate to environmental changes. Countries begin to contribute to a fund dedicated to protecting nature. Food Bank offers food to writers and strike participants. Download the Pray.com app and make prayer a priority in your life. Watch and listen to inspiring sermons, dramatized Bible stories, and relaxing Bedtime Bible Stories at Pray.com, the digital destination for faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Meat the facts. Talking beef with Nikki Yoxall.

The Farmacy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 53:24

Charles and Rachel talk to Nikki Yoxall, a beef farmer from Grampian Graziers in Aberdeenshire and Research Manager for Pasture for Life. They discuss restorative and pasture fed meat production while comparing this to mass produced products and what benefits each method provides from an environment and health perspective. 2:20 Introducing Nikki Yoxall 7:00 What should people be looking for when buying meat? 10:50 Barriers to eating healthy food 14:35 Should pasture fed meat be sold as a premium product? 17:30 Abattoir shortages in UK 21:00 The environmental impact of different diets, discussing Nature Food study:Scarborough, P., Clark, M., Cobiac, L. et al. Vegans, vegetarians, fish-eaters and meat-eaters in the UK show discrepant environmental impacts. Nat Food 4, 565–574 (2023). 31:50 Intensively-produced Vs Pasture-fed meat 37:20 The health recommendations on eating red meat. 42:30 Saturated fats in red meat. 47:30 Ultra-processed meat alternatives 49:50 Where to buy pasture-fed meat

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Straight talk with Magdalena Skipper, the Editor-in-Chief at Nature

Ground Truths

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2023 45:58

Eric Topol (00:00):Hello, this is Eric Topol, and I'm thrilled to have a chance to have a conversation with Magdalena Skipper, who is the Editor-in-Chief of Nature. And a historic note. Back in 2018, she became the first woman editor of Nature in its 149 years, and only the eighth editor of all times. Having taken over for Philip Campbell, who had been previously the editor for 22 years, we're going to ask her if she's going to do 22 or more years, but we're going to have a fun conversation because there's so much going on in medical publishing, and I think, you know, that Nature is the number one cited science journal in the world. So, welcome, Magdalena.Magdalena Skipper (00:41):Thank you very much. Real pleasure to be here and chatting with you today, Eric. Thank you.How COVID-19 Affected NatureEric Topol (00:47):Well, you know, we're still, of course, in the pandemic world. It's obviously not as bad as it had been, but there's still things going on with new variants and Long Covid, and it's not, the virus isn't going away. But first thing I wanted to get into was how did Nature handle this frenetic craziness? I mean, it was putting out accelerated publications on almost a daily or weekly basis and putting out like a speed, velocity of the likes that we've not seen. This must have been really trying for the whole crew. What, what do you think?Magdalena Skipper (01:29):It was! And, you know, the first thing I, I think I will recognize two things at the same time. So the first one, as you say, at a time, such as the pandemic, but actually at any point when there is a, a new health emergency that is spreading, especially something as unknown, as new as, as it was the case with SARS-CoV-2. And of course, in the beginning, we really knew nothing about what we were facing if speed is of the essence, but equally what's truly important is of course, the rigor itself. So that combination of needing to publish as quickly as possible, but at the same time as rigorously evaluating the papers as possible, that was actually quite a challenge. And of course, you know, what we sometimes forget when we talk about, well, researchers themselves, but also editors and publishers is of course, as individuals, as human beings.(02:33):They are going through all the trauma, all the constraints associated with various lockdowns concerns about the loved ones, perhaps those ones who are in the care. You know, in many cases of course there would've been the elderly who are individuals would've been concerned by or indeed children, because of course, schools in so many places were. And all the while, while we were dealing with these very human, very ordinary daily preoccupations, we were very focused on the fact that we had a responsibility and a duty to publish papers and evaluate them as quickly as possible. It really was an extraordinary time. And, and you know, one other thing I should emphasize is, of course, it's not just the manuscript editors who evaluate the research, it's the reporters on my team as well who are going out of their the way to find out as much information to report as robustly, find as many sources to, to interview as possible.(03:44):And, and, you know, I also have to mention colleagues who work on production side of nature actually make Naturehappen, be published online on a daily and then of course weekly basis. And literally from one week to the next all our operations had to be performed from home. And it's really remarkable that the issue was not late. We published the issue, just as you know, from as lockdowns came in. And as it happens, the production side of Nature is mainly based in, in London. So most of that team effectively found themselves not being able to go to the office effectively from one day to the next. So it really was an extraordinary time and, and a time that as I said was, was a time of great responsibility. But looking back on it, I'm actually incredibly proud of, of my team, what, what they achievedEric Topol (04:47):Did they hold up? I mean, they hadn't, they didn't get burnout from lack of sleep and lack of everything. Are they still hanging in there?Magdalena Skipper (04:55):So they are hanging in there. You'll be glad to hear. But I think, very importantly, we were there for one another insofar that we could be, of course, we were all at home remotely. We were not meeting, but we had virtual meetings, which were regular of course in as a whole team, but also in, in subgroups as we sub-teams, as we worked together, that human contact in addition to of course, loved ones and families and friends, that human contact in a professional setting was, was really, really necessary. And clearly what I'm describing was affected all of us one way or another. Sometimes there is a tendency not to remember. That also applies to editors, publishers, and of course researchers themselves. I mean, very clearly they were at the forefront of the issue facing the same problems.Nature and Challenge of Generative A.I.Eric Topol (05:57):Well, a new challenge has arisen, not that the pandemic of course has gone away, but now we have this large language models of AI, Generative AI, which you've written editorials at Nature, which, of course, is it human or is it the machine? What do you think about that challenge?Magdalena Skipper (06:19):Well of course, you know, the way I like to think about it is AI, of course, broadly is, has been around for a very long time, a number of decades, right? And steadily over the last several years, we have seen AI emerge as a really powerful and important tool in research right across a number of disciplines. The reason why we are all talking about AI right now, and I really think all of us are talking about AI all the time, is, of course, specifically the emergence of generative AI, the large language models that, that you just mentioned. And they sort of burst onto the scene for all of us really last year in the autumn with chat GPT and GPT-4 and so on. But it's important to remember that, of course, when we talk about AI, there are other models, other approaches, and machine learning in general has been creating quite some revolution in research already.(07:36): You know, probably the best example that will be familiar to many of the listeners was of course Alpha Fold which, you know, Nature published a couple of years ago and, and has been really revolutionized structural biology. But, of course, there are many other examples which are now becoming developing much more rapidly, becoming much more, I would say, commonplace in, in research practice. You know, not just predicting structure from sequencing from sequence. And I say just so flippantly now, of course, it was such and it continues to be such an incredible tool. But of course now we have AI approaches, which actually suggest new protein design, new, new small molecule design. We've had in the last couple of years, we've had identification of new potential antibiotics that are effective against bacterial strains that have otherwise been resistant to any known antibiotics.(08:48):And, and of course, it's not just in biomedicine. Material science--I think it's very helpful, hopeful when it comes to, to AI tools as well. And then, and of course, generative AI indeed helps us in some of these contexts already. But I think your question perhaps was more focused on the publishing, the communication, the sort of output of, of research, which of course is also very important. In some way. The reason why I answered, I began to answer the question the way I did, is because I'm actually very excited about harnessing the power of AI in augmenting research itself. Helping navigate enormous data sets generate hypotheses to be tested finding new ways to advance projects. I think that's a very exciting opportunity. And we're just beginning to see the first applications of it.(10:04):Now, in terms of publishing you referred to some editorials that we wrote about this. And right at the beginning of the year, there was a flurry of excitement associated with the ability of generative AI to indeed generate text. There were some manuscripts which were published in journals that were co-authored by Chat GPT. I I even believe there was an editorial which was co-authored by Chat GPT. So in response to that, we felt very strongly that, that clearly there was a need to, to come out with a, a clear position, just as in doing research, we see AI tools as tools to support writing, but clearly they don't have the ability to fulfill authorship criteria. Clearly, they cannot be authors. Clearly, they must only remain as tools supporting researchers and individuals writing and communicating their research.(11:23):And so we, we wrote a very clear editorial about this, essentially summarizing what I just explained and asking the community to be transparent about how AI tool has been used, just as you would be transparent about your methodology, how you have arrived at the results that you're reporting and, and results that support your conclusions. So for us, it's a relatively simple set of recommendations. As I say, we ask for transparency. We understand it can be a tool that can be used to help write a paper. What we also ask at this stage that generative AI tools are not used to generate figures or images in papers, simply because there are a number of outstanding copyright issues, a number of outstanding privacy issues, they remain unresolved. And for as long as they remain unresolved, we feel it's not an appropriate application of these tools. So that's our editorial position.Eric Topol (12:42):Yeah, no, that's very helpful. I mean, where do you think, if you write a manuscript and then you put it into let's say GPT-4 and say, please edit this, is that okay? Or is that something that, and it's acknowledged that the paper was written by us researchers, but then we had it tweaked by chatbot or is that something that it wouldn't go over too well?Magdalena Skipper (13:10):Well, my preference, and actually what I would hope is that if you were writing this paper and then you felt the need to put it through a chatbot as you just put it, although I find it hard to imagine that you would find no need for that,Eric Topol (13:29):I wouldn't do it. But I know there's people out there that are working on it.Magdalena Skipper (13:32):Yeah, absolutely. But then I would hope that the last pass, the final word, would rest with you as the author. Because, of course, if you are using a tool for whatever it is that you do, you want, at the end of the day to make sure that what that tool has returned is aligned with what you intended that you perform some kind of a sense check. We, of course, all know that although GPT-4 has less of a tendency to hallucinate, so to essentially come up with fabricated sort of statements and, and reality, if you like, it remains an issue. It can remain an issue. And very clearly any, any scientific communication has to be rooted in facts. So, in the scenario that you propose, I would hope that if a researcher felt compelled to run the manuscript through a chatbot, and for example, one consideration may for an individual whose English is not their first language, who feel may feel more comfortable with a sort of support of this kind. But in the end, the final check, the final sign off, if you like, on that manuscript before submission would need to come from the researcher, from the corresponding author, from the writing group. and indeed assistance from a chatbot would need to be disclosed.Eric Topol (15:14):For us. Yeah, I mean, it's really interesting because you can almost foresee the shortcut of having to go get all the references and all the links, you could say, you know, please insert these, but you better check them because they may be fabricated Absolutely. It's going to be really interesting to see how this plays out and the difficulty of detecting what is written by a large language model versus a person.Nature and PreprintsNow another topic that I think is really in play is the preprint world and publishing via preprints. And as you know there's been Michael Eisen and the whole idea of how things would move with his journal eLife. And you will remember when you and I were together at a conference. I organized Future of Genomic Medicine many years ago at the kind of dawn of life science preprints. And some people in the audience sai, “what's a preprint?” Right? Nobody else asks about that now. It's come a long way over this decade. And where do we go with this? Should journals like the top journals in the world like Nature require a paper to be vetted through the pre-print mechanism? Where is this headed, do you think?Magdalena Skipper (16:40):Yeah, it's an excellent question. And, and you know, by the way, I have such wonderful memories from, of that conference. I think this must have been like 11 years ago or something like that. It was a long time ago. And I actually remember presenting this, this vision of a rather radical vision of, of the future of publishing. And here we are in the future as compared to then, and we have moved relatively little by comparison to where we were then. But back to your question. So, you know, the first thing to say is that, of course, just as a reminder, preprints have been around for more than two decades now. And, and of course they initially were really spearheaded and advanced by the physical sciences community. archive itself is, as I say, more than two decades old. So, you know, for us at Nature as a multidisciplinary journal where of course, we've been publishing in the physical sciences since the very beginning of our existence as soon as preprints first emerged in those communities, we realized that we could coexist very harmoniously as a journal peer-review based journal with preprints.(17:59):So when initially biological sciences community embraced them and bioRxiv was established, and then of course, many other archives and then subsequently actually really spearheaded by Covid, the medical and clinical community began to embrace preprints. in many ways, for us, that was nothing new. It was just an extension of something that we worked with before. Although our own our own policies have evolved. So, for example, during the pandemic we actually mandated deposition of papers that were submitted to us that were Covid related. We mandated the deposition in a preprint server. The authors had the choice which server they deposited, but we wanted those manuscripts to be available to the community for the scrutiny as soon as they were finalized, as soon as they were actually written. So while we were reviewing them again as quickly as rigorously, but as quickly as possible, the preprint was already available for the community just before the pandemic.(19:17):As it happens, we also took a step forward with our policy. So previously, let's just say we were completely fine with preprints. We saw preprints as compatible with submission to, to Nature, and for that matter to the other journals in the Nature Portfolio. But actually just in the year before COVID started, we decided to actively encourage our authors to deposit preprints. We could see that preprint sharing had great advantage. You know, the, the usuals of advantages, which are often listed first are of course ability to make that primacy claim, make a stake that, that you have been working on something and, and this is your project. You have a set of results that you are ready to communicate to, to the community at large. And of course, another very important one is that sort of community and, and almost public form of peer review and, and ability to comment.(20:30):And incidentally, I remember as you know, my, my history as an editor very well. We've known each other for a long time. I remember when the genomics community, which is sort of my, my background is sort of my old hat, if you like, that, that I used to wear when the genomics community began to embrace preprints especially the population and evolutionary genomicists really embraced this idea that this was like a group peer review. And the authors of those preprints were very grateful to the community for improving the papers before they were submitted to journals, or sometimes that sort of community review was going on while a paper was being considered at a journal. And we, as editors actually encouraged sort of formal submission of these reviews, if you like, I mean, formal maybe is the wrong word, but we were saying that we would take those comments into account when evaluating papers.(21:38):So there has been an interesting evolution that more and more disciplines, more and more fields have embraced preprints as a way of disseminating information. Preprints service themselves have also grown and matured in the sense that there is now realization that, for example, clinical preprints need a higher degree of scrutiny they're posted on a preprint server than maybe let's say theoretical physics or theoretical biology preprints. So overall all communities collectively have grown and matured. Where are we going with this? I mean, who knows? I was predicting 12 years ago you know, a bit of a different, more advanced future today. It's very difficult to predict the future. I do think, however, that what we are seeing today, that sort of hand in glove coexistence of preprints with journals, with peer reviewed papers is going to continue into the future. And I think actually that's a really valuable and interesting combination. So it's a great development to see and great to see that communities right across disciplines have really embraced this.Eric Topol (23:11):Yeah, I think it does complement, obviously the traditional peer review of a few expert reviewers with, you know, could be hundreds if not thousands of people that weigh in on, on a pre-print. So yeah, it's fascinating to see. And it's, I still remember the vision that you portrayed for it, and how we we're not quite there yet, but I'm sure there'll be further evolution.Women in Science: Where Do We Stand?Now, another area that I think is particularly good to get your input, because you're a woman in science, as you mentioned, you know, grounded obviously in genetics and genomics, and here you are, one of the most influential women in science at a time when there's been a reckoning that women in science have been shortchanged historically, I mean, for hundreds of years. Do you see that this is starting to get better? Are there palpable signs that we're finally getting kind of equal rights here? Or are we, is it, is it just still a long fight ahead?Magdalena Skipper (24:20):So the, the optimist in me and, and I should say, you know, my, my glass, my glass is always half full. The optimist in me says that it is getting better, but the realist in me has to add immediately that the changes too slow. It really is too slow. We do see many more women prominently able to make the contributions that they should, they can, and they should make to whatever discipline whatever aspect of the research community and beyond they wish to, to make. I still think it costs them too much. I still think we don't appreciate and support women sufficiently.(25:23):Maybe we have moved on the bottleneck in the, in the pipeline a little bit further, towards more seniority. But we still, we still don't sufficiently support women. As I say, we, I think we still default to an expectation that successful women in science in research more broadly will somehow emulate how success has looked in the past. And that's a shame, that's a shame not just for those women who are trying to come in and make a difference, but it's a shame for all of us because it means that we are denying diversity in that picture of success. Yes. So yes, I think, I think that we have seen many changes, but I think the change is not happening fast enough.Eric Topol (26:23):Yeah. One of the things that I've noticed since of particular interest in AI is that the very profound imbalance of researchers, the gender imbalance there is just, you know, I'm not even sure if it's 10% women researchers in AI, so that has to be changed. And so this, there's so many things that are holding us back, but, but that's certainly one of, of many.Magdalena Skipper (26:49):Absolutely. And, and, and if I can just add, there are some outstandingly influential female researchers in the AI field, as you say, they are just outnumbered. Yes. , I think not given the opportunity to, to fully blossom, if you like, considering their capabilities and, and their contributions already.Eric Topol (27:11):You know, it's so true. I just interviewed Melanie Mitchell from the Santa Fe Institute, and I work with Fei- Fei Li. And when I, when Fei-Fei Li and I spoke some months ago about a book (Genius Makers) that Cade Metz, the New York Times journalist had written, and I say, why didn't he bring up or emphasize the role of any women in the whole book . Yes--who work in A--I mean, she, she obviously was, was did not take that particularly well, and as did I.Too Many Nature Portfolio Journals?So one of the other areas that I think you already touched on, which is separating Nature, the flagship journal from the Nature Portfolio of, I don't know what it's up to now, 200, 300, I'm not sure how many journals are. So do you, do you have to over oversee that? Do you have input on that? Because what I worry about is, you know, people quote a Nature journal and it may not be, you know, at that level that you would be proud of. What, what are your thoughts about this endless proliferation of the nature portfolio?Magdalena Skipper (28:17):Well, I, I'm, first of all, I'm not sure if it's endless, butEric Topol (28:20):Oh, that's good. .Magdalena Skipper (28:22):So, so let me, I think in your question, you touched on a number of things. So first of all, a clarification. So my role is as Editor-in-Chief of Nature, and of course, that is my main focus. there is another aspect to my role, which is Chief Editorial Advisor for the Nature Portfolio. So in that sense each of the journals within the Nature portfolio has its own chief editor. but by virtue, I guess, of my seniority, and also by virtue of multi-disciplinarity of Nature I have this advisory role to my colleagues in the other journals. I like to think about the Nature Portfolio as an ecosystem, actually. And it's an ecosystem, like any ecosystem. It has different niches, each of which fulfills a different role. Some of them are bigger, some of them are smaller, some of them are very specialized, others are more general.(29:22):And I think you know, working with researchers for many years as an editor now, I can see benefits to having that sort of almost an ecosystem type approach to publishing. You know, for example, we mentioned already earlier that in my previous sort of incarnation as an editor, my focus was on genomics especially in the context of human genomics. of course starting from the Human Genome Project, these were very large or have, where, why, why am I using past tense? They are, to this day, very large collaborative projects involving many different labs, many different approaches these days that they're not just focused on genomics, but of course other omics go hand in hand with them. So when a project comes to fruition, when, when it comes to be published, there are many different pieces that need to be communicated, many different papers of different sizes of different value.(30:32):And for example what value maybe is the wrong word of different utility? So, for example, there may be a flagship paper that is published in the pages of my journal of Nature, but there may be papers that specifically described development of methodology that was part of the same stage of the project. And those papers may be published in Nature Methods, which is part of the Nature Portfolio. There are other journals that are part of Nature Portfolio, which have different editorial bar. And so, you know, one example is Scientific Reports, which is a journal which does not require conceptual novelty in the papers that it publishes. Of course, it requires rigor and, and robustness in the papers that it publishes, like every journal should. But there is utility in publishing papers in a journal like this.(31:36):There may be replications that are published there that further add further evidence to support conclusions that are already well known, but nevertheless, they're useful. I should however, add that in Nature itself, we also publish replications, right? There are different degrees of influence and impact that, of course, different studies be there, replications or not that can carry. So, that will be my way of conceptualizing the Nature Portfolio. and, you know, coming back to your, to your comment that it seems like it's endless. I think well, nothing, nothing is endless. Of course. Nothing, nothing, right, grows forever. I do think that we have in the launches within the portfolio, we have been able to capture and at the same time serve an interesting evolution in the research ecosystem itself. So the final comment I will make on this is, if you look at some of the more recent launches in the portfolio, they've been what we like to call thematic journals, such as, for example, Nature Food or Nature Water.Eric Topol (33:10):Right?Magdalena Skipper (33:10):And here we are really capitalizing on that multi-disciplinarity of these emerging themes that, especially in the context of sustainable development goals, have acquired their own identity. They don't belong to one discipline or another discipline. And, and so these journals, they're new journals, relatively new journals, some of them very new Nature Waters is, is quite new, but they provide a focal point for researchers who come together to solve a particular set of problems from different disciplines. And I think that's an interesting function in, as I say, for the community.What About the Paywalls?Eric Topol (33:53):Yeah, there's no question some of the newer journals and their transdisciplinary mission --they're needed and they become extremely popular and well -cited very quickly to prove that. So along that line obviously the public is all fired up about paywalls and you know, and obviously for Covid, there was no paywalls, which is pretty extraordinary. Do you see someday that journals will have a hard time of maintaining this? I mean, you have what I consider an extraordinary solution, which is the ReadCube postings anyone can access, you just can't download the PDF, and I wish authors would always routinely put that out there because that would solve part of the problem. But do you think we're going to go to a free access that's much more wide, perhaps even routine, in the years ahead?Magdalena Skipper (34:52):So certainly open access as in ability to access a manuscript, published manuscript without any payment or barrier associated with a Creative Commons license is something that is advanced as a, as a preferred future by many researchers, by many funders. and for that matter, actually many publishers as well. You know, let me make one thing very clear. As an editor, I would love as many people as possible to read the papers that I publish in my journal.Magdalena Skipper (35:30):That should go without saying. Sure. at the same time, publishing papers, of course, is associated with a cost, and, and that cost has to be somehow covered. In the old days it was exclusively covered by library subscriptions or site licenses or personal subscriptions. Now the focus is shifting. And of course, Nature itself as well as the other research journals such as, for example, Nature Medicine or indeed Nature Water, as I mentioned before are what we call transformative journals. So effectively we are hybrid journals that advocate for open access. So today, when you submit a paper to Nature, you can publish under the traditional publishing model, or you can choose to publish open access, which is associated with an article processing charge. That should, in my view, be part of your costs of doing research, because after all, I'm a firm believer in the fact that publishing your research should be seen as part of doing research, not sort of an add-on.(36:47):Now, I'm glad you mentioned read Read Cube and this functionality that we call shared it. We developed it actually quite some years ago. I would say at least a decade ago. it remains curiously underappreciated. Yeah. I just don't understand it. Yeah, exactly. And, and we, we inform the authors that they are free to use that link. And, and just to clarify, it's a linked as you exactly as you explained to an online version of the paper. It's the final version, the record version of the paper. You can't download it, but you can share that link. Anyone can share that link once they have it Infinite number of times. So it's not like the link expires, or it's a, a finite number of, of that it has a number of finite number of uses in addition to that nature.(37:49):And for that matter, the whole of Springer Nature is part of Research4Life. Now, that's an organization that provides free access to all content from publishers. And Springer Nature is not the only publisher that's part of Research for Life that provides full access to all of our content in the countries which are designated as low and middle income countries by the World Bank. So that we've been part of that. And, and previously for many, many years, in fact, decades, again, that is curiously underappreciated, including in the low and middle income countries. So, you know, recently had an opportunity to do some visits in Africa. And my, my take home message there was, if there is one thing that you remember from our conversation or from my presentation, please remember about Research4Life.Magdalena Skipper (38:52):Because that content is freely available if you follow, if you go to our content through Research4Life. And incidentally, there's also training, which is available there. So part of Nature portfolio in addition to journals, we have Nature Master classes, which is training for researchers. And that is also completely freely available in those countries. So there are a number of approaches to, to getting content open access is definitely growing, but there are those other ways to gain access to content which is not open access at the moment.Eric Topol (39:33):I'm really glad you reviewed that because a lot of people who are going to be listening are going to really cue into that. Now the last question for you is, you know, it's not just every Wednesday, 51 or whatever, 50 weeks a year, that you're getting the journal ready, but it's every day now that you're putting out stuff and on the Nature website. Features that are by the way, free or full access and many other things to keep Nature out there on a daily, if not minute to minute basis. So this is really a big charge to, you know, do this all so well. So what keeps you up at night about Nature is this, this must be a very tough position.Magdalena Skipper (40:28):So the first thing I would say that is that of course it's, it's not me. I'm just the person here talking to you representing Nature. I have an outstanding team.Eric Topol (40:44):I've met them, and they're amazing.Magdalena Skipper (40:46):And it's really them who are making it possible on a minute by minute, certainly day by day basis. And so the reason why I sleep relatively well is thanks to them actually, okay,Eric Topol (41:00):. Okay.What Keeps You Up At Night?Magdalena Skipper (41:01):But more, but more broadly. and this is a thought which is bigger than Nature itself. What actually keeps me up at night these days is the rather difficult light in which science and research is portrayed these days increasingly.Magdalena Skipper (41:27):And I think it's very unfortunately being to support other goals and other ends forgetting about the fact that science is an ongoing process that science takes steps back when it needs to revise its position, that it still continues to be true, that s science progresses through self-correction. Even if that self-correction doesn't happen overnight, it takes time to realize that a correction is required, takes time to evaluate judiciously that correction is required and what kind of correction is required, right? These are the things that of course, you and I know very well. But the, sometimes if for individuals who are not close to the process of how science research fact-based discovery is conducted, if you just look at information on social media or in general media, you may walk away with an impression that science is not worth paying attention to that science is in some deep crisis.Magdalena Skipper (43:04):And I think that's, that's a shame that that's a picture that we have other things that need other things in science, in research that need correcting, that need sorting out. Of course, we mustn't forget that research is done by humans and, and after all it is human to air. But overall, that's actually something that keeps me up at night. That overall, I really hope that those of us who are engaged in one way or another within the research enterprise, we can continue to advance the right kind of image that it's not perfect in some artificial way, but actually, at the same time, it's the only way that we can move forward. We can understand the world around us, and we can wake, make the world around us better, actually.Eric Topol (44:11):Yeah. I'm so glad you've emphasized this because just like we talked earlier about distinguishing between human and AI content generated here, we have science and anti-science blurring facts, blurring truths, and basically taking down science as a search for truth and making it trying to, you know, obscure its mission and, in many ways, we, we saw it with not just anti-vax, but it's much bigger. The political motives are obvious extraordinary, particularly as we see here in the U.S. but other countries as well. So I almost didn't hit you for that question, just because it's so profound. We don't have the answers, but the fact that you're thinking about it tells, tells us all a lot. So Magdalena, this has been a joy. I really appreciate all your candid and very thoughtful responses to some of these questions.(45:09):Some of them pretty tough questions I have to say. And I look forward to our conversations and chances to visit with you again in the future. And congratulations again on taking on the leadership of Nature for five years now-- I believe just past your five-year anniversary now. You could say that's small out of 155 years, but I think it's a lot. particularly since the last few years have been, you really challenging. But to you and your team ultimately –-major kudos. I'm on the Nature website every single day. I mean, even, I when I'm on vacation, I'll be checking out the Nature site. So you can tell that I think so highly of the its content and we'll look forward to future conversations going forward.Magdalena Skipper (45:52):Thank you very much. Thank you very much, Eric. It's always a pleasure to talk to you. Thank you. Get full access to Ground Truths at erictopol.substack.com/subscribe

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Hände, Altwerden, Hitze

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 5:54

Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Hände fühlen sich leichter an als sie sind +++ Bewegung hat den größten Einfluss auf ein langes Leben +++ Treibhausgase Hauptursache für aktuelle Hitzewellen +++ **********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Systematic underestimation of human hand weight/ Current Biology 24.07.2023Extreme heat in North America, Europe and China in July 2023 made much more likely by climate change/ World Weather Attribution, 25.07.2023Water in the terrestrial planet-forming zone of the PDS 70 disk/ Nature 24.07.2023Forced labour risk is pervasive in the US land-based food supply/ Nature Food, 24.07.2023Signalling males increase or decrease their calling effort according to the proximity of rivals in a wild cricket/ September 2023**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Tiktok und Instagram.**********Weitere Wissensnachrichten zum Nachlesen: https://www.deutschlandfunknova.de/nachrichten

第25期：俄乌冲突、能源危机和家庭能源负担

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 48:53

俄乌冲突一年多来，不仅对全球地缘政治产生重要影响，也冲击了全球能源市场，石油、天然气、煤炭价格持续处在高位。能源价格走高带来了家庭能源消费增加和能源贫困。我们今天的播客请到了英国伯明翰大学单钰理教授和他课题组的两位同学，关玉儒和闫瑾，介绍他们最近在Nature Energy发表的关于全球能源危机下家庭能源负担的研究。讨论文章：Guan, Y., Yan, J., Shan, Y., Zhou, Y., Hang, Y., Li, R., ... & Hubacek, K. (2023). Burden of the global energy price crisis on households. Nature Energy, 1-13.嘉宾介绍：单钰理长期致力于碳排放核算、区域可持续发展、气候变化经济等研究，其结合自然科学和社会科学的多领域交叉研究成果得到学术界的普遍认可，并为各级政府在碳达峰、碳中和等方面的管理实践提供了基础数据支撑。单钰理近三年在Nature Climate Change, Nature Sustainability, Nature Food, and Science Advances等国际顶级期刊发表论文百余篇。其中12篇入选ESI热点论文，16篇入选ESI高被引论文。论文被正面引用六千余次，H指数34，被包括中国国际电视台、新华社、路透社、金融时报等在内的多家媒体报道。其参与搭建的中国碳排放数据库CEADs自2016年上线以来，注册用户1.7万人，年下载量11万次，被百余篇研究论文使用。第一部分：研究背景、结果和方法04:05 俄乌冲突如何影响了能源价格？为什么要从家庭能源负担入手？09:34 “投入产出法”如何从供应链的角度研究家庭能源影响？10:57 谈谈大家对能源危机的个人感受16:07 研究如何具体的反映出家庭和国家受到的能源消费影响？21:57 为什么中产阶级受到能源危机的影响最大？23:12 能源危机如何“间接”的影响了家庭消费？电力和食品受到了什么影响？25:20 “投入产出方法”的隐含假设如何影响结果？第二部分：政策意涵和展开讨论30:41 俄乌冲突是减缓了还是加剧了全球低碳能源转型？其对经济和能源部门的长期影响如何衡量？31:40 能源安全、平等和碳中和之间存在着什么样的协同与妥协关系？如何兼顾三者的实现？36:23 未来能源贸易如何变化？如何平衡能源安全和能源贸易？37:41 如何避免下一次能源危机？41:48 如何精准的给能源贫困户发钱？46:09 碳中和领域的整体展望碳笑风生关注全球和中国的能源转型、气候变化和可持续发展问题，特别是中国实现碳达峰、碳中和的科学、技术、政策、政治、经济、社会和文化问题。大家可以在小宇宙播客、喜马拉雅、QQ音乐、Podcast等平台收听我们，我们同步更新的微信公众号“环境科学与政策”会有更多的专业讨论。大家也可以通过留言或在微信公众号“环境科学与政策”联系我们。开场、转场、结尾音乐来自The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

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Too many cows and excess nitrogen?

Cows on the Planet

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 28:37

ReferencesBai, Zhaohai, Xiangwen Fan, Xinpeng Jin, Zhanqing Zhao, Yan Wu, Oene Oenema, Gerard Velthof, Chunsheng Hu, and Lin Ma. “Relocate 10 Billion Livestock to Reduce Harmful Nitrogen Pollution Exposure for 90% of China's Population.” Nature Food 3, no. 2 (February 10, 2022): 152–60. https://doi.org/10.1038/s43016-021-00453-z.Rütting, T., H. Aronsson, and S. Delin. “Efficient Use of Nitrogen in Agriculture.” Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 110, no. 1 (January 2018): 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-017-9900-8.Samanta, Prantik, Harald Horn, and Florencia Saravia. “Impact of Livestock Farming on Nitrogen Pollution and the Corresponding Energy Demand for Zero Liquid Discharge.” Water 14, no. 8 (April 15, 2022): 1278. https://doi.org/10.3390/w14081278.Skeffington, R.A., and Emma J. Wilson. “Excess Nitrogen Deposition: Issues for Consideration.” Environmental Pollution 54, no. 3–4 (1988): 159–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/0269-7491(88)90110-8.Sun, Bo, Linxiu Zhang, Linzhang Yang, Fusuo Zhang, David Norse, and Zhaoliang Zhu. “Agricultural Non-Point Source Pollution in China: Causes and Mitigation Measures.” AMBIO 41, no. 4 (June 2012): 370–79. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-012-0249-6.

Outliers Episode 14: Emma Garnett

Outliers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 31:33

https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-garnett-3a3b438a/ I am working on understanding and increasing the sustainability of supermarket food products, funded by Sainsbury's. I am interested in understanding how we overcome economic, social and political barriers to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions and conserving nature. My latest papers on reducing meat consumption and increasing vegetarian sales in cafeterias: Garnett et al (2021) J Env Psychology. https://tinyurl.com/yeg64v67 Free to read: https://tinyurl.com/yfa2e7w4 Garnett et al (2020) Nature Food. https://rdcu.be/b6fbF ; https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-020-0132-8 Garnett et al (2019) PNAS. tinyurl.com/y5f6qug3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pencilsandpistons/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pencilsandpistons/support

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News in Slow French #613 - Easy French Conversation about Current Events

French Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 7:37

Nous commencerons la première partie de notre émission avec quelques sujets qui ont marqué l'actualité de cette semaine. Tout d'abord, nous commenterons l'accord historique conclu lors de la conférence de l'ONU sur le changement climatique de 2022 concernant le paiement de compensations aux pays les plus vulnérables face aux catastrophes climatiques. Ensuite, nous parlerons de la décision qu'a prise jeudi l'administration Biden d'accorder l'immunité juridique au prince héritier saoudien Mohammed ben Salmane. Puis nous discuterons d'une étude publiée dans Nature Food qui a examiné les effets sur les vaches d'une alimentation à base de THC, le composé psychoactif du chanvre industriel. Enfin, nous parlerons de la mise en vente du beaujolais nouveau 2022, une tradition française qui a lieu chaque troisième jeudi de novembre en France et dans le monde. Dans la deuxième partie de notre émission, « Trending in France », nous évoquerons le sommet de la francophonie qui s'est tenu sur l'île de Djerba, en Tunisie. Et nous conclurons le programme en parlant des difficultés qu'a rencontrées l'équipe de France de football juste avant que la Coupe du monde commence. - La conférence de l'ONU sur le changement climatique de 2022 se termine par un accord historique - L'administration Biden accorde l'immunité à Mohammed ben Salmane - Des scientifiques étudient les effets du cannabis sur les vaches et la production de lait - Les canicules européennes de 2022 ont rendu le beaujolais nouveau inhabituellement fruité - La francophonie fête ses 50 ans en Tunisie - Les Bleus sont-ils vraiment prêts pour la Coupe du Monde?

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News in Slow Italian #515 - Easy Italian Conversation about Current Events

Italian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 8:01

Inizieremo la prima parte del nostro programma con alcune delle notizie più importanti di questa settimana. In primo luogo, commenteremo lo storico accordo raggiunto alla Conferenza delle Nazioni Unite sui cambiamenti climatici del 2022 per aiutare a risarcire i Paesi più vulnerabili ai disastri climatici. Successivamente, commenteremo la decisione dell'amministrazione Biden di giovedì scorso di concedere l'immunità al principe ereditario saudita Mohammed bin Salman. In seguito, parleremo di uno studio pubblicato su Nature Food che ha esaminato gli effetti del THC, il composto psicoattivo della canapa industriale, nell'alimentazione delle mucche. Infine, parleremo dell'uscita in vendita del Beaujolais Nouveau 2022, una tradizione francese celebrata ogni terzo giovedì di novembre in Francia e nel mondo. Nella seconda parte del nostro programma, Trending in Italy, parleremo della decisione del comune di Arezzo di lanciare, in via sperimentale, il progetto dei “super occhiali", un dispositivo tecnologico che permette di individuare e multare all'istante gli automobilisti che violano la legge. Parleremo infine di un'importante scoperta archeologica a San Casciano dei Bagni, in Toscana, una località conosciuta da secoli per la presenza di fonti di acqua termale. - La Conferenza delle Nazioni Unite sui cambiamenti climatici del 2022 si conclude con un accordo storico - L'amministrazione Biden concede l'immunità a Mohammed bin Salman - Scienziati studiano gli effetti della cannabis sulle mucche e sulla produzione di latte - Le ondate di caldo europee del 2022 hanno reso il Beaujolais Nouveau insolitamente fruttato - La polizia municipale di Arezzo sperimenta i “super occhiali” - L'importante scoperta storica a San Casciano dei Bagni

News in Slow Spanish - #715 - Learn Spanish through Current Events

Spanish Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 8:44

Comenzaremos la primera parte del programa con algunas de las principales noticias de la semana. Primero, comentaremos el histórico acuerdo alcanzado en la Conferencia de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático 2022, para compensar a los países más vulnerables a los desastres climáticos. A continuación, comentaremos la decisión tomada por la Administración Biden el pasado jueves de otorgar inmunidad legal al príncipe heredero saudí Mohamed Bin Salman. Después discutiremos un estudio publicado en Nature Food, que examinó los efectos de darles THC, el compuesto psicoactivo del cáñamo industrial, a las vacas. Y, finalmente, hablaremos de la puesta a la venta del Beaujolais Nouveau 2022, una tradición francesa celebrada el tercer jueves de noviembre en Francia y en todo el mundo. En la segunda parte del programa, “Trending in Spain,” hablaremos de penas y gloria. En la primera noticia, comentaremos una gran estafa ocurrida en muchos países europeos, entre ellos España. Las víctimas creían invertir en Bitcoins. En la segunda noticia, bailaremos con Rosalía, la cantante española que ha conseguido su segundo Grammy Latino por su álbum Motomami. La Conferencia de la ONU sobre el Cambio Climático 2022 concluye con un acuerdo histórico La Administración Biden otorga inmunidad a Mohamed bin Salman Los científicos estudian los efectos del cannabis sobre las vacas y la producción de leche Las olas de calor de 2022 en Europa hacen que el Beaujolais Nouveau sea inusualmente afrutado Estafa empresarial con falsas inversiones de criptomonedas Rosalía, ganadora por segunda vez del mayor premio de los Grammy Latinos

LW - That one apocalyptic nuclear famine paper is bunk by Lao Mein

The Nonlinear Library

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 2:06

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: That one apocalyptic nuclear famine paper is bunk, published by Lao Mein on October 12, 2022 on LessWrong. I've seen a few commentors and bloggers cite this study from Nature Food to explain why they think nuclear war may lead to the collapse of civilization in event of a full nuclear exchange between the US and Russia. I read it and updated towards Nature Food being a publication with bad terrible editorial standards more than anything else. The Apocalypse is Bad at Math Wow, 5 Billion people dead. That's pretty bad. It actually projects 99% population reduction in China, the US, and Russia due to a 90% reduction in global farm yields. But let's break down those numbers. Firstly, how did they even get those crop yield numbers? Well, it turns out they assumed a 10 degrees C decrease in temperatures in the northern hemisphere, and then assumed no change in the crop selection and area under cultivation. This isn't just bad statistics. It's intentionally misleading. Of course, if temperatures drop 10 degrees and people do literally nothing in response crop yields will decrease massively. But that's not how human beings work. They will increase land under cultivation in the tropics, clear-cut the Amazon, and do whatever it takes to get food production going again. Obviously, they will switch to more cold-resistant crops rather than lose 100% of their harvest to frost. These assumptions are terrible. Garbage in, garbage out. This is a bad paper. Other scientists in the field know it's a bad paper, which is why almost no one has cited it. It's a scaremongering piece designed to push a denuclearization agenda and is used as clickbait by journalists. Its bad assumptions make it basically useless. Please don't take any apocalyptic nuclear starvation scenarios based on it seriously. I am utterly astounded that a journal like Nature let this one through. I will definitely try to publish in Nature Food in the future. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

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LW - That one apocalyptic nuclear famine paper is bunk by Lao Mein

The Nonlinear Library: LessWrong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 2:06

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: That one apocalyptic nuclear famine paper is bunk, published by Lao Mein on October 12, 2022 on LessWrong. I've seen a few commentors and bloggers cite this study from Nature Food to explain why they think nuclear war may lead to the collapse of civilization in event of a full nuclear exchange between the US and Russia. I read it and updated towards Nature Food being a publication with bad terrible editorial standards more than anything else. The Apocalypse is Bad at Math Wow, 5 Billion people dead. That's pretty bad. It actually projects 99% population reduction in China, the US, and Russia due to a 90% reduction in global farm yields. But let's break down those numbers. Firstly, how did they even get those crop yield numbers? Well, it turns out they assumed a 10 degrees C decrease in temperatures in the northern hemisphere, and then assumed no change in the crop selection and area under cultivation. This isn't just bad statistics. It's intentionally misleading. Of course, if temperatures drop 10 degrees and people do literally nothing in response crop yields will decrease massively. But that's not how human beings work. They will increase land under cultivation in the tropics, clear-cut the Amazon, and do whatever it takes to get food production going again. Obviously, they will switch to more cold-resistant crops rather than lose 100% of their harvest to frost. These assumptions are terrible. Garbage in, garbage out. This is a bad paper. Other scientists in the field know it's a bad paper, which is why almost no one has cited it. It's a scaremongering piece designed to push a denuclearization agenda and is used as clickbait by journalists. Its bad assumptions make it basically useless. Please don't take any apocalyptic nuclear starvation scenarios based on it seriously. I am utterly astounded that a journal like Nature let this one through. I will definitely try to publish in Nature Food in the future. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org.

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Ep 64 - Shock Collars, Dahmer, and Mother Nature | Food & Liquor w/ The Clear Frame Boyz

Clear Frames

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 54:48

The boyz are back with another episode of Food & Liquor. On today's episode we test out our new shock collars. Louis and Nestor disagree on Bad Bunny being a good actor. We talk Mother Nature,movies, and new California laws. Help us reach 100 subscribers for a video where we face our fears. Cheers! Thank you to our sponsor Horrific Thoughts, use our promo code "clearframes" at checkout for 15% off your entire purchase! 00:00 Shock Collar 06:34 Lost & Found 09:35 Mother Nature Sucks 15:44 Jeffrey Dahmer and Serial Killers 35:52 Movies (Smile Movie and El Muerto Movie) 45:05 John Cena Makes A Wish 47:02 R.I.P Coolio 47:55 New California Laws Follow us! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT2a9A_qyyqCNrcMgqX0m1w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YBby8slBQhd5rfjfFuw28?si=MIsM1wh8SUSzzSzcJFqvRw&nd=1 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clear-frames/id1540899334 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearframespod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clearframestiktok Website: https://linktr.ee/clearframespod Follow Horrific Thoughts! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/horrificthoughts Website: https://horrificthoughts.com "ClearFrames" for 15% off!

The Gary Null Show - 09.20.22

The Gary Null Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 63:09

Videos: The Truth About Ivermectin: A new short documentary by Filmmaker Mikki Willis – 13:42 Neil Oliver: This supposed utopia we're having rammed down our throats isn't working – 9:58 New Rule: Cancel Culture is Over Party | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) – 6:45 Antioxidants protect against cartilage damage Skeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center (Belgium), September 12 20228. An article appearing in Science Translational Medicine adds evidence to the role of antioxidants in protecting the body's cartilage from the damage that contributes to osteoarthritis. Acting on the finding that the protein ANP32A, which is involved in a number of processes in the body, was downregulated in osteoarthritic cartilage in mice and humans, Frederique Cornelis of the Skeletal Biology and Engineering Research Center in Belgium and colleagues discovered that ANP32A protects against oxidative damage in the joints, thereby helping to prevent the development of osteoarthritis and its progression. It was determined that ANP32A increases levels of the enzyme ATM, a regulator of the cellular oxidative defense, in response to oxidative stress in joint cartilage. The discovery suggests that antioxidant therapies could help protect against further damage in patients with osteoarthritis, as well as providing a benefit in other disorders. Administration of the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to the drinking water of mice that were deficient in ANP32A was shown to decrease cartilage damage and arthritis symptoms. It was additionally revealed that ANP32A deficiency was associated with osteopenia and a neurologic disease known as cerebellar ataxia in mice and that NAC helped with these conditions. “Aging, a key risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis, is associated with elevated oxidative damage of DNA, proteins, and lipids, and accumulating evidence indicates that oxidative stress is a major physiological inducer of aging,” the authors write. “We observed reduced expression of ANP32A in aged mouse cartilage and in human cartilage from patients with osteoarthritis, and we showed that Anp32a-deficient mice develop spontaneous osteoarthritis upon aging. Thus, ANP32A can be considered as a key coordinator of oxidative stress and aging in joints.” “Our findings indicate that modulating ANP32A signaling could help manage oxidative stress in cartilage, brain, and bone with therapeutic implications for osteoarthritis, neurological disease, and osteoporosis,” they conclude. Consuming Soy Peptide May Reduce Colon Cancer Metastasis University of Illinois, September 18, 2022 After a recent University of Illinois study showed that injection of the soy peptide lunasin dramatically reduced colon cancer metastasis in mice, the researchers were eager to see how making lunasin part of the animals' daily diet would affect the spread of the disease. “In this new study, we find that giving lunasin orally at 20 mg/kg of body weight reduced the number of metastatic tumors by 94 percent — we went from 18 tumors to only one. And that was done using lunasin alone; no other type of therapy was used,” said Elvira de Mejia, a U of I professor of food chemistry and food toxicology. “We learned in that study that lunasin can penetrate the cancer cell, cause cell death, and interact with at least one type of receptor in a cell that is ready to metastasize,” said Vermont Dia, a postdoctoral associate in the de Mejia laboratory. Using mice that had been injected with human colon cancer cells, the scientists began by feeding the animals 8 mg/kg of lunasin daily, which reduced the number of new tumors in the liver by 55 percent. They increased the dose five times, at last achieving a 94 percent reduction in tumors at 20 mg/kg of lunasin. “We were very impressed by the reduction, but the results were short of statistical significance from the control group. More animals are needed to strengthen the power of the analysis. It's a small study but very promising,” de Mejia said. The scientists said that consuming the equivalent of 20 to 30 mg/kg of lunasin in soy foods would be daunting in terms of number of servings per day. “But it would certainly be possible if food companies began to offer lunasin-enriched soy milk or yogurt,” she said, noting that lunasin-enriched flour is already on the market. Globally, diets are not much healthier today than they were thirty years ago Tufts University, September 19, 2022 On a scale from 0 to 100 of how well people stick to recommended diets, with 0 being a poor diet (think heavy consumption of sugar and processed meats), and 100 representing the recommended balance of fruits, vegetables, legumes/nuts and whole grains, most countries would earn a score around 40.3. Globally, this represents a small, but meaningful, 1.5-point gain between 1990 and 2018, researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University report today in the journal Nature Food. The study, one of the most comprehensive estimates yet of global dietary quality—and the first to include findings among children as well as adults—highlights the challenges worldwide to encourage healthy eating. Although global gains were modest, there was notable variation by country, with nutritious options becoming more popular in the United States, Vietnam, China, and Iran, and less so in Tanzania, Nigeria, and Japan. “Intake of legumes/nuts and non-starchy vegetables increased over time, but overall improvements in dietary quality were offset by increased intake of unhealthy components such as red/processed meat, sugar-sweetened beverages, and sodium,” says lead author Victoria Miller, a visiting scientist from McMaster University in Canada who started this study as a postdoctoral scholar with Dariush Mozaffarian, Dean for Policy and Jean Mayer Professor of Nutrition at the Friedman School, and senior author on the paper. Miller and colleagues addressed this gap by measuring global, regional, and national eating patterns among adults and children across 185 countries based on data from over 1,100 surveys from the Global Dietary Database, a large, collaborative compilation of data on food and nutrient consumption levels worldwide. The researchers' primary outcome was the 0 to 100 scale known as the Alternative Healthy Eating Index, a validated measure of diet quality. Regionally, averages ranged from as low as 30.3 in Latin America and the Caribbean to as high as 45.7 in South Asia. The average score of all 185 countries included in the study was 40.3. Only 10 countries, representing less than 1 percent of the world's population, had scores over 50. The world's highest scoring countries were Vietnam, Iran, Indonesia and India, and the lowest scoring were Brazil, Mexico, the United States and Egypt. Globally, among adults, women were more likely to eat recommended diets than men, and older adults more so than younger adults. Yogic breathing shows promise in reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder University of Wisconsin-Madison September 11, 2022 One of the greatest casualties of war is its lasting effect on the minds of soldiers. This presents a daunting public health problem: More than 20 percent of veterans returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a report by RAND Corp. A new study from the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison offers hope for those suffering from the disorder. Researchers there have shown that a breathing-based meditation practice called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga can be an effective treatment for PTSD. Standard treatment interventions for PTSD offer mixed results. Some individuals are prescribed antidepressants and do well while others do not; others are treated with psychotherapy and still experience residual affects of the disorder. Sudarshan Kriya Yoga is a practice of controlled breathing that directly affects the autonomic nervous system. While the practice has proven effective in balancing the autonomic nervous system and reducing symptoms of PTSD in tsunami survivors, it has not been well studied until now. The CIHM team was interested in Sudarshan Yoga because of its focus on manipulating the breath, and how that in turn may have consequences for the autonomic nervous system and specifically, hyperarousal. Theirs is the first randomized, controlled, longitudinal study to show that the practice of controlled breathing can benefit people with PTSD. The CIHM study included 21 soldiers: an active group of 11 and a control group of 10. Those who received the one-week training in yogic breathing showed lower anxiety, reduced respiration rates and fewer PTSD symptoms. Cognition May Decline With Old Age, But Well-Being Actually Improves University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, September 19, 2022 Children and adolescents usually want to grow up as soon as possible, but most older adults will say they want nothing more than to turn back the clock. Research out of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine gives both the old and the young reason to envy each other. Scientists say that while older adults usually see a decline in thinking skills, well-being typically increases as we grow older. More specifically, scientists report that healthy older adults display greater mental well-being than younger adults, but also score lower on cognitive performances. The UCSD team is hopeful that the underlying neural mechanisms identified during this project contributing may inspire new interventions to promote healthy brain function in the future. Researchers sampled a total of 62 healthy younger adults in their 20s, and 54 healthy older adults over 60. Each subject's mental health was measured via a survey asking about symptoms including anxiety, depression, loneliness, and overall mental wellbeing. Participants also took part in a series of cognitively demanding tasks, all while their brain activity was measured using electroencephalography (EEG). Results show that young adults experience far more anxiety, depression, and loneliness than older adults. On the other hand, older individuals show higher levels of well-being. Regarding cognition, older adults, unsurprisingly, were much weaker. The EEG recordings provided further insight, detailing greater activity in the anterior portions of the brain's default mode network among older adults. This brain area is active when we ruminate, daydream, etc., and is usually suppressed during goal-oriented tasks. Notably, several other brain regions appeared to improve cognition. Strong cognitive scores among young adults were associated with more activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, which is part of the brain's executive control system. For older adults, though, those with strong cognitive scores actually displayed greater activity in their inferior frontal cortex, a brain region known to help guide attention and avoid distractions. The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is known to break down as the body ages. Consequently, researchers theorize that the increased inferior frontal cortex activity among cognitively strong older individuals may be an avenue for older minds to compensate during mentally tougher tasks. Drinking plenty of tea may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds study in over a million adults Wuhan University of Science and Technology (China), September 17, 2022 A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults from eight countries finds that moderate consumption of black, green or Oolong tea is linked to a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The findings, being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden suggest that drinking at least four cups of tea a day is associated with a 17% lower risk of T2D over an average period of 10 years. While it's long been known that regularly drinking tea may be beneficial for health because of the various antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticarcinogenic compounds tea contains, less clear has been the relationship between tea drinking and the risk of T2D. So far, published cohort studies and meta-analyses have reported inconsistent findings. Overall, the meta-analysis found a linear association between tea drinking and T2D risk, with each cup of tea consumed per day reducing the risk of developing T2D by around 1%. When compared with adults who didn't drink tea, those who drank 1-3 cups daily lowered their risk of T2D by 4%, while those who consumed at least 4 cups every day reduced their risk by 17%. The associations were observed regardless of the type of tea participants drank, whether they were male or female, or where they lived, suggesting that it may be the amount of tea consumed, rather than any other factor, that plays a major role. “While more research needs to be done to determine the exact dosage and mechanisms behind these observations, our findings suggest that drinking tea is beneficial in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes, but only at high doses (at least 4 cups a day)”, says Li. She adds, “It is possible that particular components in tea, such as polyphenols, may reduce blood glucose levels, but a sufficient amount of these bioactive compounds may be needed to be effective. It may also explain why we did not find an association between tea drinking and type 2 diabetes in our cohort study, because we did not look at higher tea consumption.”

(60) Die Klimakrise auf dem Teller

Synapsen. Ein Wissenschaftspodcast von NDR Info

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 60:35

Treibhausgase bedrohen massiv unser Klima - dabei denken wir häufig an Langstreckenflüge, Transporte von Waren rund um die Welt und fossile Energien. Aber auch auf dem Teller geht es sehr viel um die Klimakrise. Unsere Ernährung trägt einen bedeutenden Teil zum Ausstoß von klimaschädlichen Gasen bei - insbesondere der Konsum von Fleisch. Autorin Yasmin Appelhans hat die Spur des Fleisches verfolgt und sich die Prozesse und Emissionen der Nahrungsmittelindustrie genauer angesehen. Im Gespräch mit Host Maja Bahtijarević geht es zum Beispiel um die Fragen, welchen Einfluss genau unser Fleischkonsum auf das Klima hat und wo genau während der Produktion von Fleisch die meisten Schadstoffe ausgestoßen werden. Außerdem fragen wir uns: Was wäre, wenn plötzlich alle Menschen auf Fleisch verzichten würden? Und was hat die Gestaltung von Speisekarten damit zu tun? Die Hintergrundinformationen • Grafik zu Treibhausgasausstoß verschiedener Lebensmittel | Our World in Data: Food: greenhous gas emissions across the supply chain, https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/food-emissions-supply-chain?country=Beef+%28beef+herd%29~Cheese~Poultry+Meat~Milk~Eggs~Rice~Pig+Meat~Peas~Bananas~Wheat+%26+Rye~Fish+%28farmed%29~Lamb+%26+Mutton~Beef+%28dairy+herd%29~Shrimps+%28farmed%29~Tofu~Maize~Coffee~Other+Pulses~Citrus+Fruit~Other+Fruit~Sunflower+Oil~Apples~Brassicas~Olive+Oil~Potatoes~Palm+Oil~Barley~Soybean+Oil~Wine~Root+Vegetables~Dark+Chocolate~Cane+Sugar~Nuts~Tomatoes~Rapeseed+Oil~Groundnuts • Originalpublikation zur Grafik zum Treibhausausstoß verschiedener Lebensmittel | Poore & Nemecek (2018): Reducing food's environmental impacts through producers and consumers, erschienen bei Science https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0216 • Informationen über verschiedene Treibhausgase | Umweltbundesamt: Die Treibhausgase https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/themen/klima-energie/klimaschutz-energiepolitik-in-deutschland/treibhausgas-emissionen/die-treibhausgase • Soja als gesundes Lebensmittel | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Straight talk about soy, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/soy/ • Treibhaussausstoß pro Kopf in Deutschland mit Link zu Rechner von Fußabdruck | Umweltbundesamt: Wie hoch sind die Treibhausgasemissionen pro Person in Deutschland durchschnittlich?, https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/service/uba-fragen/wie-hoch-sind-die-treibhausgasemissionen-pro-person • Treibhausgasausstoß pro Kopf in Deutschland nach verschiedenen Konsumbereichen | Umweltbundesamt: Treibhausgas-Ausstoß pro Kopf in Deutschland nach Konsumbereichen (2017), https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/bild/treibhausgas-ausstoss-pro-kopf-in-deutschland-nach • Endbericht der Arbeitsgruppe III des Weltklimarates IPCC | International Panel on Climate Change IPCC (2022): IPCC Sixth Assesment Report - Mitigation of Climate Change https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/ • Übersichtsstudie zum Fleischkonsum und Nachhaltigkeit, insbesondere mit Fokus auf verschiedene Weltregionen und deren Fleischkonsum | Parlasca & Qaim (2022): Meat Consumption and Sustainability, erschienen bei Annual Reviews https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-resource-111820-032340 • Klimafreundliche Ernährung mit reduziertem Anteil an tierischen Produkten | Mazac et al. (2022): Incorporation of novel foods in European diets can reduce global warming potential, water use and land use by over 80%, erschienen bei Nature Food https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00489-9 • Gentechnisch veränderte Pflanzen können helfen, Treibhausgase zu reduzieren | Kovak et al. (2022): Genetically modified crops support climate change mitigation, erschienen bei Trends in Plant Science https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360138522000048 • Rotalgen reduzieren Methanausstoß von Rindern | Roque et al. (2021): Red seaweed (Asparagopsis taxiformis) supplementation reduces enteric methane by over 80 percent in beef steers, erschienen bei PLOS ONE https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0247820 • EU-Importe von Lebensmitteln sind gefährdet | Ercin et al. (2021): Cross-border climate vulnerabilities of the European Union to drought https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-23584-0 • Liste mit Nahrungsmittel der Zukunft der Kew Royal Botanical Gardens | Kew Royal Botanical Gardens: Foods of the future https://www.kew.org/about-us/press-media/future-foods • Endbericht der Zukunftskommission Landwirtschaft | Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (2021): Zukunft Landwirtschaft. Eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe - Empfehlungen der Zukunftskommission Landwirtschaft https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Broschueren/abschlussbericht-zukunftskommission-landwirtschaft.html Podcast-Tipp: Als Kind gedopt https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/als-kind-gedopt/10745159/

(60) Die Klimakrise auf dem Teller

NDR Info - Logo - Das Wissenschaftsmagazin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 60:35

Treibhausgase bedrohen massiv unser Klima - dabei denken wir häufig an Langstreckenflüge, Transporte von Waren rund um die Welt und fossile Energien. Aber auch auf dem Teller geht es sehr viel um die Klimakrise. Unsere Ernährung trägt einen bedeutenden Teil zum Ausstoß von klimaschädlichen Gasen bei - insbesondere der Konsum von Fleisch. Autorin Yasmin Appelhans hat die Spur des Fleisches verfolgt und sich die Prozesse und Emissionen der Nahrungsmittelindustrie genauer angesehen. Im Gespräch mit Host Maja Bahtijarević geht es zum Beispiel um die Fragen, welchen Einfluss genau unser Fleischkonsum auf das Klima hat und wo genau während der Produktion von Fleisch die meisten Schadstoffe ausgestoßen werden. Außerdem fragen wir uns: Was wäre, wenn plötzlich alle Menschen auf Fleisch verzichten würden? Und was hat die Gestaltung von Speisekarten damit zu tun? Die Hintergrundinformationen • Grafik zu Treibhausgasausstoß verschiedener Lebensmittel | Our World in Data: Food: greenhous gas emissions across the supply chain, https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/food-emissions-supply-chain?country=Beef+%28beef+herd%29~Cheese~Poultry+Meat~Milk~Eggs~Rice~Pig+Meat~Peas~Bananas~Wheat+%26+Rye~Fish+%28farmed%29~Lamb+%26+Mutton~Beef+%28dairy+herd%29~Shrimps+%28farmed%29~Tofu~Maize~Coffee~Other+Pulses~Citrus+Fruit~Other+Fruit~Sunflower+Oil~Apples~Brassicas~Olive+Oil~Potatoes~Palm+Oil~Barley~Soybean+Oil~Wine~Root+Vegetables~Dark+Chocolate~Cane+Sugar~Nuts~Tomatoes~Rapeseed+Oil~Groundnuts • Originalpublikation zur Grafik zum Treibhausausstoß verschiedener Lebensmittel | Poore & Nemecek (2018): Reducing food's environmental impacts through producers and consumers, erschienen bei Science https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aaq0216 • Informationen über verschiedene Treibhausgase | Umweltbundesamt: Die Treibhausgase https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/themen/klima-energie/klimaschutz-energiepolitik-in-deutschland/treibhausgas-emissionen/die-treibhausgase • Soja als gesundes Lebensmittel | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Straight talk about soy, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/soy/ • Treibhaussausstoß pro Kopf in Deutschland mit Link zu Rechner von Fußabdruck | Umweltbundesamt: Wie hoch sind die Treibhausgasemissionen pro Person in Deutschland durchschnittlich?, https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/service/uba-fragen/wie-hoch-sind-die-treibhausgasemissionen-pro-person • Treibhausgasausstoß pro Kopf in Deutschland nach verschiedenen Konsumbereichen | Umweltbundesamt: Treibhausgas-Ausstoß pro Kopf in Deutschland nach Konsumbereichen (2017), https://www.umweltbundesamt.de/bild/treibhausgas-ausstoss-pro-kopf-in-deutschland-nach • Endbericht der Arbeitsgruppe III des Weltklimarates IPCC | International Panel on Climate Change IPCC (2022): IPCC Sixth Assesment Report - Mitigation of Climate Change https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg3/ • Übersichtsstudie zum Fleischkonsum und Nachhaltigkeit, insbesondere mit Fokus auf verschiedene Weltregionen und deren Fleischkonsum | Parlasca & Qaim (2022): Meat Consumption and Sustainability, erschienen bei Annual Reviews https://www.annualreviews.org/doi/abs/10.1146/annurev-resource-111820-032340 • Klimafreundliche Ernährung mit reduziertem Anteil an tierischen Produkten | Mazac et al. (2022): Incorporation of novel foods in European diets can reduce global warming potential, water use and land use by over 80%, erschienen bei Nature Food https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00489-9 • Gentechnisch veränderte Pflanzen können helfen, Treibhausgase zu reduzieren | Kovak et al. (2022): Genetically modified crops support climate change mitigation, erschienen bei Trends in Plant Science https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1360138522000048 • Rotalgen reduzieren Methanausstoß von Rindern | Roque et al. (2021): Red seaweed (Asparagopsis taxiformis) supplementation reduces enteric methane by over 80 percent in beef steers, erschienen bei PLOS ONE https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0247820 • EU-Importe von Lebensmitteln sind gefährdet | Ercin et al. (2021): Cross-border climate vulnerabilities of the European Union to drought https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-23584-0 • Liste mit Nahrungsmittel der Zukunft der Kew Royal Botanical Gardens | Kew Royal Botanical Gardens: Foods of the future https://www.kew.org/about-us/press-media/future-foods • Endbericht der Zukunftskommission Landwirtschaft | Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft (2021): Zukunft Landwirtschaft. Eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe - Empfehlungen der Zukunftskommission Landwirtschaft https://www.bmel.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Broschueren/abschlussbericht-zukunftskommission-landwirtschaft.html Podcast-Tipp: Als Kind gedopt https://www.ardaudiothek.de/sendung/als-kind-gedopt/10745159/

The terrifying research nuclear powers don't want you to see

Scheer Intelligence

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 38:12

Climate scientist Alan Robock, one of the authors of a groundbreaking Nature Food paper on the little-discussed impacts of nuclear war, talks to Robert Scheer about his work.

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Argentina Update – Paraná and the VP's Pants on Fire & more – 25 Aug 2022

Rorshok Argentina Update

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 10:38

Wetlands on fire, the vice president on trial, a minimum raise on the minimum wage, updates on the food labeling law, the debate of genetically-modified crops, Argentina's most popular music awards, the best place to survive a nuclear war, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at argentina@rorshok.com or follow us on Instagram @rorshokargentina and Twitter @rorshok_ARGLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.To check out the New York Times article ‘Crypto Is Tumbling, but in Argentina It's Still a Safer Bet', follow the link:https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/20/world/americas/argentina-cryptocurrency-value.htmlTo check out the Nature Food magazine study, follow the link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00573-0

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A Nuclear War Would Starve the Planet

CYBER

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 50:59

A new study in Nature Food has revealed, once again, the unprecedented danger of nuclear weapons. Built on the foundation of decades of research, it's about the climate change and global famine that would follow even a limited nuclear exchange.The models are a terrifying warning. A limited war between Pakistan and India that uses just three percent of the world's nuclear weapons could kill a third of the Earth's population.In this special edition of Cyber, we talk about the study, its implications, and what we can do to avoid tragedy. Here with me to have that discussion is one of the author's behind the study, Rutgers University climatologist Alan Robock.Robock will lay out what he and his colleagues found in just a moment, to help us understand what actions we should take is Dr. Ruth Mitchell from the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and Alicia Sanders-Zakre from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.Stories discussed in this episode:A Nuclear War Between the U.S. and Russia Would Starve 5 Billion PeopleWe're recording CYBER live on Twitch. Watch live during the week. Follow us there to get alerts when we go live. We take questions from the audience and yours might just end up on the show.Subscribe to CYBER on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Nuclear War Would Starve the Planet

Cyber Casts

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 50:59

A new study in Nature Food has revealed, once again, the unprecedented danger of nuclear weapons. Built on the foundation of decades of research, it's about the climate change and global famine that would follow even a limited nuclear exchange.The models are a terrifying warning. A limited war between Pakistan and India that uses just three percent of the world's nuclear weapons could kill a third of the Earth's population.In this special edition of Cyber, we talk about the study, its implications, and what we can do to avoid tragedy. Here with me to have that discussion is one of the author's behind the study, Rutgers University climatologist Alan Robock.Robock will lay out what he and his colleagues found in just a moment, to help us understand what actions we should take is Dr. Ruth Mitchell from the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War and Alicia Sanders-Zakre from the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.Stories discussed in this episode:A Nuclear War Between the U.S. and Russia Would Starve 5 Billion PeopleWe're recording CYBER live on Twitch. Watch live during the week. Follow us there to get alerts when we go live. We take questions from the audience and yours might just end up on the show.Subscribe to CYBER on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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La nourriture sans soleil sera-t-elle l'alimentation de demain ?

Choses à Savoir TECH VERTE

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 2:56

Face au changement climatique, aux sécheresses, à l'artificialisation des sols et aux catastrophes climatiques qui anéantissent régulièrement les récoltes des agriculteurs, quelle sera l'avenir de notre alimentation ? Peut-être cultivera-t-on des plantes en intérieur et sans soleil ? C'est en tout cas la solution proposée par Robert Jinkerson, ingénieur à l'Université Riverside en Californie.Je le cite « nous avons cherché à identifier une nouvelle façon de produire des aliments qui pourraient dépasser les limites normalement imposées par la photosynthèse biologique […] Nous avons pu cultiver des organismes producteurs de nourriture sans aucune contribution de la photosynthèse biologique » fin de citation. Voilà à quoi pourrait ressembler l'agriculture de demain d'après Robert Jinkerson et les personnes ayant participé à une étude publiée dans la revue Nature Food. Plus besoin de soleil, seulement de l'eau puisée dans le sol et le dioxyde de carbone capté dans l'air ambiant pour produire des sucres et de l'oxygène nécessaire à la croissance de la plante.Concrètement, l'innovation des chercheurs repose dans leur technologie permettant de récupérer de l'acétate, le mélange entre le dioxyde de carbone, l'eau et l'électricité, lequel sert ensuite de base à la culture des plantes en lieu et place de l'énergie solaire. À noter que le soleil n'est pas totalement exclu puisque l'électricité provient de panneaux solaires. Les plantes ne poussent pas grâce à l'exposition directe, seulement grâce à l'acétate récupéré au cours de la première étape. Et d'après les chercheurs, ce processus s'avère je cite « plus efficace pour transformer l'énergie solaire en nourriture, par rapport à la production alimentaire qui repose sur la photosynthèse biologique » fin de citation.Dès lors, à quoi va servir cette photosynthèse artificielle ? Et bien à augmenter les rendements des cultures tout d'abord. Cela concernerait je cite « les haricots, les tomates, le riz [ou encore] les pois vert [tous] capables d'utiliser le carbone de l'acétate lorsqu'ils étaient cultivés dans l'obscurité » fin de citation. Seconde utilisation : surmonter les conditions climatiques de plus en plus difficiles et qui ont un impact sur l'agriculture. Sécheresses, inondations, sols pollués inutilisables ou à la surface réduite... bref, de vraies menaces pour la sécurité alimentaire de l'humanité. La photosynthèse artificielle pourrait permettre de contrecarrer cela dans un environnement contrôlé, peu gourmand en ressources, et dépendant peu des aléas climatiques. S'ajoute à cela une troisième utilisation potentielle : l'agriculture spatiale ! Cette technologie a d'ailleurs été soumise au Deep Space Food Challenge, un concours de la Nasa pour récompenser de nouvelles approches pour minimiser les apports, tout en maximisant la production alimentaire. Et plus globalement, je cite les chercheurs, la photosynthèse artificielle pourrait constituer un « changement de paradigme […] En augmentant l'efficacité de la production alimentaire, moins de terres sont nécessaires, ce qui réduit l'impact de l'agriculture sur l'environnement » fin de citation.L'étude : https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00530-x Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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La nourriture sans soleil sera-t-elle l'alimentation de demain ?

Choses à Savoir TECH VERTE

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 3:26

Face au changement climatique, aux sécheresses, à l'artificialisation des sols et aux catastrophes climatiques qui anéantissent régulièrement les récoltes des agriculteurs, quelle sera l'avenir de notre alimentation ? Peut-être cultivera-t-on des plantes en intérieur et sans soleil ? C'est en tout cas la solution proposée par Robert Jinkerson, ingénieur à l'Université Riverside en Californie. Je le cite « nous avons cherché à identifier une nouvelle façon de produire des aliments qui pourraient dépasser les limites normalement imposées par la photosynthèse biologique […] Nous avons pu cultiver des organismes producteurs de nourriture sans aucune contribution de la photosynthèse biologique » fin de citation. Voilà à quoi pourrait ressembler l'agriculture de demain d'après Robert Jinkerson et les personnes ayant participé à une étude publiée dans la revue Nature Food. Plus besoin de soleil, seulement de l'eau puisée dans le sol et le dioxyde de carbone capté dans l'air ambiant pour produire des sucres et de l'oxygène nécessaire à la croissance de la plante. Concrètement, l'innovation des chercheurs repose dans leur technologie permettant de récupérer de l'acétate, le mélange entre le dioxyde de carbone, l'eau et l'électricité, lequel sert ensuite de base à la culture des plantes en lieu et place de l'énergie solaire. À noter que le soleil n'est pas totalement exclu puisque l'électricité provient de panneaux solaires. Les plantes ne poussent pas grâce à l'exposition directe, seulement grâce à l'acétate récupéré au cours de la première étape. Et d'après les chercheurs, ce processus s'avère je cite « plus efficace pour transformer l'énergie solaire en nourriture, par rapport à la production alimentaire qui repose sur la photosynthèse biologique » fin de citation. Dès lors, à quoi va servir cette photosynthèse artificielle ? Et bien à augmenter les rendements des cultures tout d'abord. Cela concernerait je cite « les haricots, les tomates, le riz [ou encore] les pois vert [tous] capables d'utiliser le carbone de l'acétate lorsqu'ils étaient cultivés dans l'obscurité » fin de citation. Seconde utilisation : surmonter les conditions climatiques de plus en plus difficiles et qui ont un impact sur l'agriculture. Sécheresses, inondations, sols pollués inutilisables ou à la surface réduite... bref, de vraies menaces pour la sécurité alimentaire de l'humanité. La photosynthèse artificielle pourrait permettre de contrecarrer cela dans un environnement contrôlé, peu gourmand en ressources, et dépendant peu des aléas climatiques. S'ajoute à cela une troisième utilisation potentielle : l'agriculture spatiale ! Cette technologie a d'ailleurs été soumise au Deep Space Food Challenge, un concours de la Nasa pour récompenser de nouvelles approches pour minimiser les apports, tout en maximisant la production alimentaire. Et plus globalement, je cite les chercheurs, la photosynthèse artificielle pourrait constituer un « changement de paradigme […] En augmentant l'efficacité de la production alimentaire, moins de terres sont nécessaires, ce qui réduit l'impact de l'agriculture sur l'environnement » fin de citation. L'étude : https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-022-00530-x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Qualquer conflito nuclear ameaça a segurança alimentar

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 2:11

Estudo publicado na Nature Food debruçou-se sobre os efeitos de conflitos nucleares de várias dimensões na segurança alimentar e concluiu que, qualquer cenário de conflito, resultará em fome em larga escala.

Racismo con racismo/ largo y raro @lrdfdm 17.8.2022

La radio del fin del mundo

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 59:32

Popurri: Twitter Inc. reactivará sus funciones para promover la información precisa sobre las elecciones de mitad de periodo que se celebrarán en noviembre en Estados Unidos y tomar medidas contra las publicaciones falsas y engañosas geo politik Una guerra nuclear entre Estados Unidos y Rusia provocaría una hambruna global que podría matar a más de 5.000 millones de personas, según un estudio publicado este lunes en la revista científica "Nature Food". Salud: La polio vuelve a circular por Occidente. Un virus que estaba en vías de erradicación mundial ha sido detectado en los últimos meses en las aguas residuales de Nueva York y Londres. para el final: noticias purumpumpum y muchas noticias más que importan y algunas que no tanto Episodio #5 Temporada 5 dale like a la página para quedarte en contacto con @LRDFDM Sitio Web : http://blendenblick.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LRDFDM Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/lrdfdm/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/laradiodelfind1 Bitchute :https://www.bitchute.com/channel/4A23L8lB9c8m/ LBRY : https://lbry.tv/@LRDFDM:1 Podcast : Ivoox: https://de.ivoox.com/es/escuchar-blenden-blick_nq_295679_1.html Anchor : https://anchor.fm/lrdfdm Breaker ,Google podcast, Overcast, Pocket Cast, RadioPublic, Spotify

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Progress On Artificial Photosynthesis | Earth Wise

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 2:00

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use the energy from sunlight to turn water and carbon dioxide into biomass and ultimately the foods we and other organisms eat. Scientists at the University of California Riverside and the University of Delaware have found a way to create food from water and carbon dioxide without using […]

Episode 495 - Plants without sunlight and electricity from sweat

Lagrange Point

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 17:49

How can we take ideas from nature and turn them upside down like growing plants without sunlight. There are some plants that thrive in 'low light' but what if they needed no light? Is it possible to change photosynthesis to work even without sunlight? Photosynthesis is great and all, but it's only around 1% efficient, so can it be improved? IF you were to make artificial photosynthesis can it outperform good ol natural sunlight? Biofilms are often the scourge of wearable devices, but what if they could help generate power? Turning sweat into electricity with bacteria could power your wearable devices. Elizabeth C. Hann, Sean Overa, Marcus Harland-Dunaway, Andrés F. Narvaez, Dang N. Le, Martha L. Orozco-Cárdenas, Feng Jiao, Robert E. Jinkerson. A hybrid inorganic–biological artificial photosynthesis system for energy-efficient food production. Nature Food, 2022; 3 (6): 461 DOI: 10.1038/s43016-022-00530-x Elizabeth C. Hann, Sean Overa, Marcus Harland-Dunaway, Andrés F. Narvaez, Dang N. Le, Martha L. Orozco-Cárdenas, Feng Jiao, Robert E. Jinkerson. A hybrid inorganic–biological artificial photosynthesis system for energy-efficient food production. Nature Food, 2022; 3 (6): 461 DOI: 10.1038/s43016-022-00530-x

Episode 256: Addressing the Global Food Crisis: CYMMIT Experts Weigh In

Friday Podcasts From ECSP and MHI

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 31:55

The confluence of climate change, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine have placed enormous stress on food systems across the globe. Food insecurity spiked in 2020 and has stayed high, and the number of undernourished people is on the rise. As we respond to this emergency, there is an opportunity—and a need—to strengthen the kind of strategic investments that will make our agrifood systems resilient to tomorrow's shocks. “We cannot be running crisis to crisis, says Bram Goverts, Director General of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, or CYMMIT, in this week's New Security Broadcast. “We need to look at the underlying elements that are provoking these ripple effects.” On the episode, ECSP Director Lauren Risi and ECSP Advisor Sharon Burke speak with Goverts and his colleague Kai Sonder, head of CYMMIT's Geographic Information System Unit, about how to address the unfolding food crisis as we simultaneously build food system resilience in the medium and long term. Drawing from their newly-published article in Nature Food, Goverts and Sonder share approaches that governments, civil society, and private actors can take to tackle today's wheat supply disruptions and food insecurity. They also share past success stories and lay out key challenges moving forward. Beyond the immediate humanitarian aid needed to boost food security, Goverts identifies intensified wheat production and greater investments in local cereals as essential short-term priorities. Medium-term investments should focus on agricultural production that is agroecologically suitable, policies that support the adoption of improved crop varieties, and data analysis to target the vulnerabilities of smallholder farmers. And with long term goals in mind, Goverts says that we need to ask “how can we enhance our ecosystem diversity, resolve the gender disparity [in the agricultural sector] and invest in agrifood transformation from efficiency to resilience?” Both experts emphasize that these approaches aren't meant to be taken incrementally. “We're really saying we need to start today, taking actions with an impact on the short, medium, and long term. It would be a mistake to only focus on the on the short-term actions that need to be taken,” says Goverts. Sonder acknowledges that transforming agricultural systems takes time—and isn't easy. “You need to invest in breeding systems. You need to build capacity and identify areas where that is easily possible,” he explains. “Bringing out a new variety of wheat or maize or other crop takes up to ten years.” Introducing new farming technologies can also come with challenges, since it requires making sure those technologies can actually be maintained. “You have to ensure that there are mechanics who can fix [them] quickly, that there's a supply chain for spare parts,” observes Sonder. And securing sustained large-scale investment for research or program activities can prove difficult, as was the case for a study CYMMIT did on the potential for wheat in Africa. “The ministers were very interested” Sonder says. “But other crisis come along, and then the funds go somewhere else.” Despite the hurdles, there are plenty of examples of agrifood interventions with positive impact. For instance, one of CYMMIT's current areas of work is in developing risk assessment and disease warning systems to allow people to act quickly before a crisis occurs. Sonder describes how his colleagues in Ethiopia had a recent success in identifying a risk of rust epidemic in collaboration with the government and stakeholders on the ground by using weather models and data. The joint effort allowed the government “the government was able “to procure and to spread fungicides and to be prepared for that crisis,” he says. Addressing the challenges that underly world hunger will take both this kind of strategic medium-term action as well as longer-term transformations—Even as we respond to the current hunger crisis with much-needed short-term efforts, we can also be reshaping our global agricultural systems for a more biodiverse, equitable, and resilient future. Sources: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN, Nature, World Economic ForumPhoto Credit: Man applies fertilizer using multi-crop bed planter in maize field in Islamabad, Pakistan, courtesy of flickr user USAID Pakistan.

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Fotossintese artificial

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 1:46

Investigadores americanos desenvolvem processo que substitui a fotossintese tradicional e pode produzir alimentos na escuridão total. Estudo publicado na Nature Food

Pelicula biodegradável para embalar alimentos

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 1:30

Investigadores desenvolveram u biopolimero biodegradável e não tóxico que pode embalar alimentos e aumentar o seu tempo de vida em prateleira. Estudo publicado na Nature Food

Let's Talk: ImagiNASI | Nature-Food Nexus

Astro Awani

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 25:30

Sharaad Kuttan speaks to ecologists Benjamin Ong, Applied Imagination Fellow, Center for Science & The Imagination and fellow member of Urban Biodiversity Initiative (UBI) together with UBI's Creative Director Siti Syuhada Sapno about their month-long programme ImagiNasi, created to help us rediscover Nature through Food.

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Let's Talk: ImagiNASI | Nature-Food Nexus

Let’s Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 25:30

Sharaad Kuttan speaks to ecologists Benjamin Ong, Applied Imagination Fellow, Center for Science & The Imagination and fellow member of Urban Biodiversity Initiative (UBI) together with UBI's Creative Director Siti Syuhada Sapno about their month-long programme ImagiNasi, created to help us rediscover Nature through Food.

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Earth911 Podcast: Future Meat's Koby Nahmias on Lab-Grown Beef, Chicken and More

Earth911.com: Sustainability In Your Ear

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 40:09

Meat production accounts for the lion's share of greenhouse gas emissions in the human food supply. Meat represents 57% of greenhouse gas emissions generated by feeding people, according to a recent study published in the journal Nature Food. Yaakov ("Koby") Nahmias, is the founder and president of Future Meat Technologies, an Israeli company that grows meat from animal cells in bioreactors. Future Meat recently achieved an important goal, producing meat for less than $6 a pound its meat — it claims that its meat produces 80% less GHG emissions, used 99% less land and 96% less water than traditionally farmed meats.Koby discusses the potential for low-cholestorol, perfectly marbled or novel meats grown in the lab, as well as the energy and environmental issues involved in acheiving large-scale meat production that could displace traditionally grown beef, chicken, pork and seafood. The company ended 2021 by closing the largest venture investment in the history of lab-grown meat, $347 million — the funding will get them to market and help build a U.S. production facility. We may be seeing Future Meat on store shelves by 2023, he says. You can learn more at https://future-meat.com/

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Paul Behrens • Futures from the Frontiers of Climate Science

Climate Scientists

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 107:17

Paul Behrens is an Assistant Professor in environmental change at Leiden University. In 2020, he published the book The Best of Times, The Worst of Times: Futures from the Frontiers of Climate Science, which describes humanity's possible futures in paired chapters of pessimism and optimism. Paul's book is available to buy: https://theindigopress.com/product/the-best-of-times-the-worst-of-times-bundle/ Links to other things mentioned in our discussion: Paul and colleagues' new paper on the climate impact of dietary change in Nature Food: https://www.nature.com/articles/s43016-021-00431-5 Should dogs and cats go vegan? A talk from Professor Andrew Knight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxjGa0MXfAc Paul is on Twitter @DrPaulBehrens Click here for transcript Hosts: Dan(i) Jones and Ella Gilbert Music and Cover Art: Dan(i) Jones Editing: Sian Williams Page Audio Engineering: Lilian Blair --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/climate-scientists/message

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Going back to nature-food security solutions || Baffour Kyei Frimpong - Baff Organic Farm & Agrotech

Green Living Chats

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2022 54:09

Baffour Kyei Frimpong joins us on GLC to talk about food security solutions and what they are doing with their company, Baff Organic Farm & Agrotech, in Ghana. Baffour is of Ghanaian origin (an Ashanti) did most of his schooling in Ghana. He went to America in 1991. He finally moved back home in 2009, and out of food security concerns, he decided to grow what he ate as a hobby and finally look at the potential to convert it into a business. His ultimate dream is to teach people in this part of the world the essence of eating organically and using food as medicine and medicine as food. Baff Organic Farm & Agrotech is a Real estate/Agribusiness startup. They are leading the charge for Urban farming in Africa and aim to create wealth opportunities for the populace through sustainable living and Agritech. Over the years, they have come up with innovative solutions in Ghana's urban and organic farming space. Through research and lots of experience gathered on the job, they have developed quality planting mediums, provided training and guidance to numerous urban farmers, and continued to assist institutions in setting up organic vegetable gardens on their premises With a passion for a healthy lifestyle and sustainable living; they aim to improve and maintain the quality of life of our population. Social media links LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/baff-organics Facebook: facebook.com/bafforganicfarms Instagram: instagram.com/baff_organicfarms/ Address-Tristan High Street, Mariville Homes Spintex Road – Accra WhatsApp - +233 24 690 4201 Links to some Baff Organic Farm & Agrotech projects https://www.instagram.com/p/CXQYLABsKAc/ https://africanaskincare2021.wordpress.com/2020/10/19/making-food-your-medicine/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPraMFmEsR0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRT87C3ieOo -- Eco Amet Solutions is looking forward to sharing knowledge and education with the public through this Podcast. At the same time, we support startups, workshops, conferences, and environmental R&D. Visit our website and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter) for details. Let's build up this community and learn together. Credit Host David Ewusi-Mensah (Eco Amet Solutions) Our fantastic team produced it at Eco Amet Solutions. Theme song by Edem Koffie Setordjie, other sounds from Podcast.co Podcast art by Kamath Cheang Hernandez --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ecoametsolutions/message

Är nötkött och fläsk bättre än kyckling?

Studio DN

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 18:12

Vilka är för- och nackdelarna med nötkött, fläskkött, kyckling och mejeriprodukter ur hållbarhetssynpunkt? Enligt en studie publicerad i Nature Food är nöt och fläsk bättre än kyckling. Hur är studien gjord? Och vad skiljer den från andra? DN:s vetenskapsreporter Sverker Lenas reder ut. Programledare: Sanna Torén Björling. Producent: Sabina Marmullakaj. Ljudtekniker: Patrik Miesenberger. Tekniker: Oliver Bergman, Bauer Media.

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Sustainable Singapore: Why what you eat, matters for the planet

MONEY FM 89.3 - Prime Time with Howie Lim, Bernard Lim & Finance Presenter JP Ong

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 12:10

A new study by ‘Nature Food’ has found that if people in developed nations adopted a healthy, low-meat diet, a huge amount of carbon would be cut by letting farmland revert back to its natural habitat. On Sustainable Singapore, Rhianne Lovell-Boland speaks to Joanna Chen, Executive Director at Centre for a Responsible Future who shares more on the impact adopting a vegan lifestyle has on the planet, and how CRF supports individuals and businesses in their plant-based journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38. Healing At The Root: Nature & Food as Medicine for the Mind, Body, Soul & Spirit with Ann Marie Arnold

Whole Living Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 42:30

In todays episode, Dr. K is joined with Ann Marie Arnold (Founder of "Healing at the Root" and Co-Founder of Functional Wellness Network) Watch episode on YouTube Topics of discussion: -

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Food And Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Earth Wise

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 2:00

According to a study published in the journal Nature Food, the world’s food systems are responsible for more than one third of global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities. ‘Eat Local' is often recommended as a way to minimize the carbon footprint of our diet. But from a climate impact perspective, eating local only […]

Climate Change And Crops | Earth Wise

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021 2:00

A new NASA study published in the journal Nature Food looks at the impact of global climate change on food crops. According to the study, declines in global crop yields are likely to become apparent by 2030 if high greenhouse gas emissions continue. The study used advanced climate and agriculture models to predict the effects […]

Planeettavaluutta - avain kiertotalouteen ja reiluun talousjärjestelmään?

Tiedeykkönen

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 48:32

Maan kantokyky alkaa olla kriittisessä tilassa. Ilmastonmuutos, luontokato ja rehevöityminen uhkaavat muun muassa ruoantuotantoa. Ihmisen elämä planeetallamme alkaa olla vaarassa. Loisiko reilu talousjärjestelmä uuden tien kriisien vaivaamalle ihmiskunnalle? Kestävyystieteen professori Helena Kahiluoto LUT-yliopistosta esittää kollegoidensa kanssa idean planeettavaluutasta, joka pitäisi sisällään kriittisten ravinteiden, typen ja fosforin, oikeudet ja ravinnekaupan. Lisäksi ravinneoikeuksissa huomioitaisiin kunkin maan ravinteiden käyttö 1900-luvulta lähtien. Tämä ehdotus perustellaan Nature Food -tiedelehden artikkelissa. Kasvien kasvulle elintärkeiden ravinteiden typen ja fosforin käyttö on ylittänyt planeetan kantokyvyn globaalissa pohjoisessa, kun taas globaalissa etelässä pellot huutavat ravinteita. Ravinteiden ylijäämä kiihdyttää ilmastonmuutosta ja luontokatoa. Maaperä ja vesistöt rehevöityvät. Voitaisiinko rikkaiden maiden ravinteiden ylijäämä tiivistää ja kuljettaa tarvitseville maille? Siitä tietää Helena Kahiluoto, joka yhdessä muiden kirjoittajien Will Steffenin ja Kate Pickettin kanssa, uskoo kierto- ja jakamistalouden saavan vauhtia nimenomaan ravinneoikeuksien ja ravinteiden maailmanlaajuisesta kaupasta. Heidän ehdotustaan kommentoi globaalin kehitystutkimuksen apulaisprofessori Markus Kröger Helsingin yliopistosta. Toimittaja on Teija Peltoniemi.

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How nature, food and kinship intersect in Aboriginal cultures

Cosmos Briefing

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 38:06

Today we bring you a recording from the Nature Festival in Adelaide earlier this year where a panel of Bruce Pascoe, Aboriginal Australian writer of literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, essays and children's literature; Major "Moogy" Sumner, a world-renowned performer and Ngarrindjeri cultural ambassador; artist Sonya Rankine; writer and curator Jared Thomas; and Warndu co-founder Damien Coulthard, discussed how nature, food and kinship intersect in Aboriginal cultures. Your host is Rebecca Sullivan, herself the other co-founder of Warndu.Find the science of everything at the Cosmos Magazine website Subscribe to Cosmos Magazine (print) or the Cosmos WeeklyWatch and listen to all our Cosmos BriefingsSpecial 10% discount on Cosmos magazine print subscriptions (1 or 2 year), or 1 year Cosmos Weekly subscriptions for Cosmos Briefing podcast listeners! Use coupon code COSMOSPOD in our shop.

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EMISSIONI CO2: il 57% deriva dalla PRODUZIONE di alimenti di origine animale

Focus AGRICOLTURA

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 1:37

La rivista Nature Food, ha pubblicato uno studio condotto da un gruppo internazionale di esperti guidato dall'Università dell'Illinois.

41 || Does Eating A Hotdog REALLY Shave 36 Minutes Off Your Life? 6 Dietitians Break Down The Latest Nutrition Headline Trending On Social

Fuel Her Awesome: Food Freedom, Body Love, Intuitive Eating & Nutrition Coaching

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 25:03

What's up food friends! "Eating A Hot Dog Could Shave 36 Minutes Off Your Life." If you haven't seen this headline yet, I am going to do you a solid and fill you in so you're ahead of the game. If you have seen it, I am so excited you are here because you need to be a fly on the wall and hear this conversation! We are going to suck the fear right out of this headline and unpack it from a neRDy perspective. This article was published in Nature Food and is entitled “Small targeted dietary changes can yield substantial gains for human and environmental health”. The major media and social media platforms have grabbed onto the most negative and fear based line and are using it to GET US! NOT TODAY DIET CULTURE! Tune into to hear all my favorite RDs unpack the latest headline trending on social. Find out more about all the fabulous RDs on today's show here. You will never eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich the same after today's show. Cheers, and happy eating! Jess

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Hot dogs are a killer, Wildfire preparation in BC moving forward & Teachers feelings going back to school

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 38:11

ch. 1: How much time do certain foods shave from or add to your life?If someone told you - hey don't eat that, it will take time off your life - would you actually stop eating it? There is a fascinating new study in the journal Nature Food that we're going to talk about today that looks at food, not in terms of calories, but in how that food impacts your life.Guest: Olivier Jolliet, Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at University of Michigan ch. 2: View from Victoria with Vaughn PalmerNot the end of summer scenario that provincial authorities anticipated.Premier John Horgan was “excited” by phase 3 restart, Dr. Bonnie Henry opposed vaccine passports.Some businesses proclaiming they won't enforce, pandering to noisy anti-vax, anti-masking minority. But wonder about their business plan: public overwhelmingly supports requirements. ch. 3: What the province needs to do going forward about fire seasonsThe fire season for 2021 is going to go into the books as a bad one on par with years like 2017 and 2018. In terms of acres burned, sounds like this year will come in third - behind those two record breaking years. The season started early and raged all summer, with stories of ash raining from the sky and dark orange skies in the daytime. As of this morning there are still 233 wildfires burning across the province. Guest: Lori Daniels, Professor of Forestry at UBC ch. 4: How do teachers feel about heading back to schoolThere was a small glimmer of hope last year that schools would be back to normal by September 2021. But as the pandemic continues it's 4th wave the province has set some mask mandates for students and teachers. But is that enough for the teachers federation?Guest: Teri Mooring, President of the BCTF. ch. 5: The Impact of Hurricane Ida on New Orleans and the state of Louisiana Category 4 hurricane Ida hit Louisiana yesterday and has left much of the state flooded. Powerful winds have ripped the roofs off houses and over a million homes in New Orleans are without power and might be for weeks.

Seeds And Climate Change | Earth Wise

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 2:00

Farmers and agricultural communities around the world are on the frontlines of climate change. They are among the first to feel the impacts of hotter temperatures as well as more frequent and intense droughts and precipitation. These challenges pose a massive threat to both farmer livelihoods and global food security. As the planet continues to […]

Zoonotic hotspots and where to find them

The Science Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 63:30

Researchers map where the riskiest areas are for viruses to jump from bats into humans. Also, synthetic bacteria with unnatural DNA, and the origin of the humble watermelon. David Hayman of Massey University in NZ and colleagues have published in the journal Nature Food a study highlighting areas of the world where zoonotic transmission of coronaviruses are most likely to occur between humans and bats of the type most suspected of being the origin of the current SARS CoV2 virus. There are a lot of hotspots combining fragmented forest, livestock farming, human habitation, and populations of horseshoe bats. It is, as he says, just part of the evidence suggesting a natural origin in the areas of northern south-east Asia and southern China. Jason Chin, Wes Robertson and team at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology have been tinkering with their work on synthetic organisms. By rewriting the dictionary of DNA itself, their new molecular alphabet is able to encode far more elaborate and innovative functions than even nature has ever produced. Publishing this week in the journal Science, their latest bacterium is even capable of being completely immune to viral infection. But as they describe, this could be just the start of what the new technology could deliver in terms of new materials and medicines. Meanwhile, Susanne Renner has been tracking down some of human beings’ earliest genetic engineering. The selection and breeding of various fruits to produce sweet, sweet watermelon was long suspected to have originated in Africa, the question was where and when? Using a combination of genetic sequencing, ancient Egyptian art, and early modern paintings, she describes to Roland how what we now know as Sudan likely played a part in the story. What is the point of menstruation? It's a topic that's taboo in many cultures, yet it's also something nearly every woman experiences – on average upwards of 400 times throughout her life: menstruation. Responding to a flood of questions from our CrowdScience listeners, Marnie Chesterton seeks to unpack how periods affect women physically, mentally and societally. Why did humans evolve to have periods when fewer than two percent of mammals share our experience of menstrual cycles? Is it really a good use of our limited energy reserves? What can the little Egyptian spiny mouse teach us about PMS symptoms? We hear why periods may reduce the number of faulty embryos that implant and how more menstrual cycles may even increase our chances of developing certain types of cancer. Finally, as the number of periods a woman has over the course of her life has more than quadrupled since the pre-industrial era, Marnie asks: Do we really still need to have them? (Image: Horseshoe bat Credit: Getty Images)

Zoonotic hotspots and where to find them

Science in Action

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 35:42

Researchers map where the riskiest areas are for viruses to jump from bats into humans. Also, synthetic bacteria with unnatural DNA, and the origin of the humble watermelon. David Hayman of Massey University in NZ and colleagues have published in the journal Nature Food a study highlighting areas of the world where zoonotic transmission of coronaviruses are most likely to occur between humans and bats of the type most suspected of being the origin of the current SARS CoV2 virus. There are a lot of hotspots combining fragmented forest, livestock farming, human habitation, and populations of horseshoe bats. It is, as he says, just part of the evidence suggesting a natural origin in the areas of northern south-east Asia and southern China. Jason Chin, Wes Robertson and team at the Laboratory of Molecular Biology have been tinkering with their work on synthetic organisms. By rewriting the dictionary of DNA itself, their new molecular alphabet is able to encode far more elaborate and innovative functions than even nature has ever produced. Publishing this week in the journal Science, their latest bacterium is even capable of being completely immune to viral infection. But as they describe, this could be just the start of what the new technology could deliver in terms of new materials and medicines. Meanwhile, Susanne Renner has been tracking down some of human beings’ earliest genetic engineering. The selection and breeding of various fruits to produce sweet, sweet watermelon was long suspected to have originated in Africa, the question was where and when? Using a combination of genetic sequencing, ancient Egyptian art, and early modern paintings, she describes to Roland how what we now know as Sudan likely played a part in the story. (Image: Horseshoe bat Credit: Getty Images) Presented by Roland Pease Produced by Alex Mansfield

#69: Coronavirus evolution; geoengineering and food supply; Alice Roberts on the revolution in archaeology

New Scientist Weekly

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 26:00

A new variant of coronavirus which originated in India is spreading rapidly. The team explains how both this new mutation and the UK variant are capable of evading vaccines, causing huge concerns for the global fight against covid-19. They also discuss whether the risks of solar geoengineering outweigh the benefits, as new research in the journal Nature Food looks at the potential impact on agricultural yields. They discuss a revolution taking place in archaeology as the discipline absorbs modern techniques from genetics, speaking to anatomist Alice Roberts about her new book Ancestors: The Pre-History of Britain in Seven Burials. They hear the calls of red-handed tamarin monkeys who change their accents when they move in with a neighbouring species. And they discuss the extraordinary news that a man who was once blind has had his sight partially restored thanks to optogenetics. On the pod are Rowan Hooper, Tiffany O'Callaghan and Michael Le Page. To read about these stories and much more, subscribe at newscientist.com/podcasts.

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第4期：碳中和”差生”：农业部门的可持续发展

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 56:55

第4期：碳中和”差生”：农业部门的可持续发展本期是我们第一次邀请专业嘉宾来做客我们的节目。这一期我们邀请到了郭怡鑫博士，她本科毕业于北京大学物理学院大气系，博士毕业于普林斯顿大学公共与国际事务学院，目前是北京大学和奥地利国际应用系统中心联合培养博士后 (http://scholar.pku.edu.cn/acaq/yixin)。她立足于空气污染模拟，与很多学科的学者（农学、环境经济学、流行病学等）合作从事了跨学科研究。她将与我们一起漫谈农业部门对气候变化和大气污染贡献，以及这其中涉及到的技术、经济、科学和政策问题。食物系统产生了全球¼-⅓ 的温室气体排放，虽然全球气候变化减缓有去讨论农业部门的角色，它在中国碳中和目标的设定和讨论中关注尚少。而农业由于它涉及多重环境经济问题，目前在全球各国政策监管中也是类似于睡美人的存在，它的减排的潜力和评估方法仍有很多不确定性。今天的播客我们就来聊聊农业这个环境保护考场中的差生还需要做什么功课迎头赶上。【本期内容】第一部分：农业对气候变化的影响00:56 嘉宾自我介绍：研究什么和为什么研究05:15 农业的温室气体排放：供应链上的直接排放和土地利用改变的间接排放12:30 如何减少农业温室气体排放？14:30 震惊！三分之一的食物都被损失和浪费了20:50 脑洞大开：牛肉有可能碳中和吗第二部分：农业对大气污染的贡献：种地也会导致雾霾？22:40 种了几千年地，怎么农业还贡献雾霾了？26:10 农业氨气减排：成本、效益和多影响的考量（拓展阅读嘉宾的Nature Food 文章：https://rdcu.be/b8v30）28:10 中国的农业氮素利用：只有四分之一的总氮投入最终进入了作物收获的部分！31:08 施肥越多，产量就越高吗？如何更专业的增产减排？38:24 上山下乡：科研工作者、农民、政府和化肥企业的合作41:50 中国的农业氮素管理政策：进步、挑战和未来展望44:31 农业的排放有可能监测监管吗？最后讨论47:40 科研工作者如何就专业内容对话公众和政府？54:35 我们第一次邀请嘉宾的感受。小彩蛋：BGM由嘉宾提供致谢:本文中提供的所有见解同与不同单位的许多老师和同学们的沟通交流密不可分，在这里不一一列出，怡鑫感谢他们的无私分享和悉心指导！参考文献：Guo, Y., Chen, Y., Searchinger, T. D., Zhou, M., Pan, D., Yang, J., ... & Mauzerall, D. L. (2020). Air quality, nitrogen use efficiency and food security in China are improved by cost-effective agricultural nitrogen management. Nature Food, 1(10), 648-658. （online pdf accessible at https://rdcu.be/b8v30) Crippa, M., Solazzo, E., Guizzardi, D., Monforti-Ferrario, F., Tubiello, F. N., & Leip, A. (2021). Food systems are responsible for a third of global anthropogenic GHG emissions. Nature Food, 1-12.Smith K. & Searchinger T (2012), “Crop-based biofuels and associated environmental concerns,” Glob. Ch. Biol. Bioenergy 4:479-484Hong, C., Burney, J. A., Pongratz, J., Nabel, J. E., Mueller, N. D., Jackson, R. B., & Davis, S. J. (2021). Global and regional drivers of land-use emissions in 1961–2017. Nature, 589(7843), 554-561.Frank, S., Havlík, P., Stehfest, E., van Meijl, H., Witzke, P., Pérez-Domínguez, I., ... & Valin, H. (2019). Agricultural non-CO 2 emission reduction potential in the context of the 1.5 C target. Nature Climate Change, 9(1), 66-72.Roe, S., Streck, C., Obersteiner, M., Frank, S., Griscom, B., Drouet, L., ... & Lawrence, D. (2019). Contribution of the land sector to a 1.5 C world. Nature Climate Change, 9(11), 817-828.Searchinger, T. D., Wirsenius, S., Beringer, T., & Dumas, P. (2018). Assessing the efficiency of changes in land use for mitigating climate change. Nature, 564 (7735), 249-253.Seufert, V., Ramankutty, N., & Foley, J. A. (2012). Comparing the yields of organic and conventional agriculture. Nature, 485(7397), 229-232.Clark, M. A., Domingo, N. G., Colgan, K., Thakrar, S. K., Tilman, D., Lynch, J., ... & Hill, J. D. (2020). Global food system emissions could preclude achieving the 1.5° and 2° C climate change targets. Science, 370(6517), 705-708.Zhang, X. et al. Managing nitrogen for sustainable development. Nature 528, 51–59 (2015).Poore, J., & Nemecek, T. (2018). Reducing food's environmental impacts through producers and consumers. Science, 360(6392), 987-992.Eshel, G., Shepon, A., Makov, T., and Milo, R. (2014). Land, irrigation water, greenhouse gas, and reactive nitrogen burdens of meat, eggs, and dairy production in the United States. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 111, 11996–12001.Gustavsson, J., Cederberg, C., Sonesson, U., Otterdijk, R., and Meybeck, A. (2011). Global food losses and food waste (Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology and FAO) available at http://www.fao.org/3/a-i2697e.pdf.Zhang, F., Chen, X. & Vitousek, P. An experiment for the world. Nature 497, 33–35 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/497033aCui, Z., Zhang, H., Chen, X., Zhang, C., Ma, W., Huang, C., ... & Dou, Z. (2018). Pursuing sustainable productivity with millions of smallholder farmers. Nature, 555(7696), 363-366.Zhang, W. et al. Closing yield gaps in China by empowering smallholder farmers. Nature 537, 671–674 (2016).碳笑风生关注全球和中国的能源转型、气候变化和可持续发展问题，特别是中国实现碳达峰、碳中和的科学、技术、政策、政治、经济、社会和文化问题。大家可以在小宇宙播客、喜马拉雅、QQ音乐、Podcast等平台收听我们，我们同步更新的微信公众号“环境科学与政策”会有更多的专业讨论。大家也可以通过留言或在微信公众号“环境科学与政策”联系我们。开场、转场、结尾音乐来自The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

第4期：碳中和”差生”：农业部门的可持续发展

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 56:55

第4期：碳中和”差生”：农业部门的可持续发展本期是我们第一次邀请专业嘉宾来做客我们的节目。这一期我们邀请到了郭怡鑫博士，她本科毕业于北京大学物理学院大气系，博士毕业于普林斯顿大学公共与国际事务学院，目前是北京大学和奥地利国际应用系统中心联合培养博士后 (http://scholar.pku.edu.cn/acaq/yixin)。她立足于空气污染模拟，与很多学科的学者（农学、环境经济学、流行病学等）合作从事了跨学科研究。她将与我们一起漫谈农业部门对气候变化和大气污染贡献，以及这其中涉及到的技术、经济、科学和政策问题。食物系统产生了全球¼-⅓ 的温室气体排放，虽然全球气候变化减缓有去讨论农业部门的角色，它在中国碳中和目标的设定和讨论中关注尚少。而农业由于它涉及多重环境经济问题，目前在全球各国政策监管中也是类似于睡美人的存在，它的减排的潜力和评估方法仍有很多不确定性。今天的播客我们就来聊聊农业这个环境保护考场中的差生还需要做什么功课迎头赶上。【本期内容】第一部分：农业对气候变化的影响00:56 嘉宾自我介绍：研究什么和为什么研究05:15 农业的温室气体排放：供应链上的直接排放和土地利用改变的间接排放12:30 如何减少农业温室气体排放？14:30 震惊！三分之一的食物都被损失和浪费了20:50 脑洞大开：牛肉有可能碳中和吗第二部分：农业对大气污染的贡献：种地也会导致雾霾？22:40 种了几千年地，怎么农业还贡献雾霾了？26:10 农业氨气减排：成本、效益和多影响的考量（拓展阅读嘉宾的Nature Food 文章：https://rdcu.be/b8v30）28:10 中国的农业氮素利用：只有四分之一的总氮投入最终进入了作物收获的部分！31:08 施肥越多，产量就越高吗？如何更专业的增产减排？38:24 上山下乡：科研工作者、农民、政府和化肥企业的合作41:50 中国的农业氮素管理政策：进步、挑战和未来展望44:31 农业的排放有可能监测监管吗？最后讨论47:40 科研工作者如何就专业内容对话公众和政府？54:35 我们第一次邀请嘉宾的感受。小彩蛋：BGM由嘉宾提供致谢:本文中提供的所有见解同与不同单位的许多老师和同学们的沟通交流密不可分，在这里不一一列出，怡鑫感谢他们的无私分享和悉心指导！参考文献：Guo, Y., Chen, Y., Searchinger, T. D., Zhou, M., Pan, D., Yang, J., ... & Mauzerall, D. L. (2020). Air quality, nitrogen use efficiency and food security in China are improved by cost-effective agricultural nitrogen management. Nature Food, 1(10), 648-658. （online pdf accessible at https://rdcu.be/b8v30) Crippa, M., Solazzo, E., Guizzardi, D., Monforti-Ferrario, F., Tubiello, F. N., & Leip, A. (2021). Food systems are responsible for a third of global anthropogenic GHG emissions. Nature Food, 1-12.Smith K. & Searchinger T (2012), “Crop-based biofuels and associated environmental concerns,” Glob. Ch. Biol. Bioenergy 4:479-484Hong, C., Burney, J. A., Pongratz, J., Nabel, J. E., Mueller, N. D., Jackson, R. B., & Davis, S. J. (2021). Global and regional drivers of land-use emissions in 1961–2017. Nature, 589(7843), 554-561.Frank, S., Havlík, P., Stehfest, E., van Meijl, H., Witzke, P., Pérez-Domínguez, I., ... & Valin, H. (2019). Agricultural non-CO 2 emission reduction potential in the context of the 1.5 C target. Nature Climate Change, 9(1), 66-72.Roe, S., Streck, C., Obersteiner, M., Frank, S., Griscom, B., Drouet, L., ... & Lawrence, D. (2019). Contribution of the land sector to a 1.5 C world. Nature Climate Change, 9(11), 817-828.Searchinger, T. D., Wirsenius, S., Beringer, T., & Dumas, P. (2018). Assessing the efficiency of changes in land use for mitigating climate change. Nature, 564 (7735), 249-253.Seufert, V., Ramankutty, N., & Foley, J. A. (2012). Comparing the yields of organic and conventional agriculture. Nature, 485(7397), 229-232.Clark, M. A., Domingo, N. G., Colgan, K., Thakrar, S. K., Tilman, D., Lynch, J., ... & Hill, J. D. (2020). Global food system emissions could preclude achieving the 1.5° and 2° C climate change targets. Science, 370(6517), 705-708.Zhang, X. et al. Managing nitrogen for sustainable development. Nature 528, 51–59 (2015).Poore, J., & Nemecek, T. (2018). Reducing food's environmental impacts through producers and consumers. Science, 360(6392), 987-992.Eshel, G., Shepon, A., Makov, T., and Milo, R. (2014). Land, irrigation water, greenhouse gas, and reactive nitrogen burdens of meat, eggs, and dairy production in the United States. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U. S. A. 111, 11996–12001.Gustavsson, J., Cederberg, C., Sonesson, U., Otterdijk, R., and Meybeck, A. (2011). Global food losses and food waste (Swedish Institute for Food and Biotechnology and FAO) available at http://www.fao.org/3/a-i2697e.pdf.Zhang, F., Chen, X. & Vitousek, P. An experiment for the world. Nature 497, 33–35 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/497033aCui, Z., Zhang, H., Chen, X., Zhang, C., Ma, W., Huang, C., ... & Dou, Z. (2018). Pursuing sustainable productivity with millions of smallholder farmers. Nature, 555(7696), 363-366.Zhang, W. et al. Closing yield gaps in China by empowering smallholder farmers. Nature 537, 671–674 (2016).碳笑风生关注全球和中国的能源转型、气候变化和可持续发展问题，特别是中国实现碳达峰、碳中和的科学、技术、政策、政治、经济、社会和文化问题。大家可以在小宇宙播客、喜马拉雅、QQ音乐、Podcast等平台收听我们，我们同步更新的微信公众号“环境科学与政策”会有更多的专业讨论。大家也可以通过留言或在微信公众号“环境科学与政策”联系我们。开场、转场、结尾音乐来自The Podcast Host and Alitu: The Podcast Maker app.

第4期：碳中和”差生”：农业部门的可持续发展