Podcasts about Sustainable engineering

Send us a textIn this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Dr. Amir Baniassadi about how indoor temperature affects the aging brain.Dr. Baniassadi shares what we know so far about the relationship between temperature and cognitive function, and explores the theories behind how temperature might influence cognition as we age. He discusses the findings of his recent study on temperature and cognition, including what surprised his team most. He also touches on an earlier study he conducted on temperature and sleep, and offers practical tips for optimizing your home environment. Is there a “sweet spot” for room temperature that supports both clear thinking and better sleep?Dr. Baniassadi is an instructor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and a scientist at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research. His work focuses on the aging brain and how environmental factors affect health and well-being in older adults. He holds a PhD in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University and an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran. He also completed postdoctoral training in Translational Research in Older Adults, as well as a fellowship at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.Learn more about his work here. You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Or Facebook here.Or X.On Youtube.Or TikTok.SUBSCRIBE to her monthly newsletter here.Support the show

Dive into the world of cold plunge therapy, a natural and alternative approach to wellness that's gaining popularity among athletes and individuals seeking a mental and physical edge. Discover the science behind this recovery method, which involves immersing yourself in icy cold water to induce thermal stress, stimulate cryotherapy, and boost your immune system. By incorporating cold plunges into your wellness ritual, you can experience mood enhancement, stress relief, and increased mental toughness. Explore how cold water therapy can be used as a natural energizer, and learn how endurance training and adaptation training can help your body adapt to the cold, leading to improved overall health and resilience. Whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your performance or simply seeking a natural way to improve your well-being, this video will uncover the fascinating world of cold plunge therapy and its benefits. Takeaways - Resilience is rooted in human ingenuity and adaptive capacity. - Adversity can lead to greater confidence and competence. - Cognitive reframing is essential for mental health. - Cold exposure can improve insulin sensitivity and metabolism. - Brown fat plays a crucial role in metabolic health. - Individual experiences with cold exposure vary significantly. - Safety is paramount when practicing cold plunge therapy. - Cold exposure can help with conditions like PCOS and endometriosis. - Listening to your body is key in cold exposure practices. - The benefits of cold exposure extend beyond physical health to mental well-being. About Thomas P Seager: Thomas P Seager, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University and co-Founder of the Morozko Forge ice bath company. His latest book "Uncommon Cold: The Science & Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy," describes the use of ice baths to heal from metabolic and autoimmune disorders, inhibit tumor growth, balance hormones, and improve psychological resilience. His expertise in resilient infrastructure systems and environmental sustainability has made him a popular speaker and a consultant to the Army Corp of Engineers and the Office of Naval Research. Nonetheless, Dr. Seager's research in human resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, organizational communication, and metabolic health have prompted him to re-organize his career around a novel concept called Self-Actual Engineering, in which he applies engineering principles to a fuller realization of human potential. https://seagertp.substack.com/ twitter & instagram: @seagertp email: thomas.seager@asu.edu, tpseager@morozkoforge.com Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cold Exposure and Resilience 02:50 Thomas Seager's Journey to Resilience 05:02 The Importance of Psychological Resilience 05:16 Adversity and the Development of Resilience 07:49 The Role of Mindset in Overcoming Challenges 11:03 Cold Exposure: A Path to Mental Health 13:41 Cognitive Reframing and Cold Therapy 16:19 Mitochondrial Health and Cold Exposure 19:23 Metabolic Dysfunction in Modern Society 22:17 The Science Behind Cold Exposure 25:20 Practical Applications of Cold Therapy 30:57 The Role of Brown Fat in Metabolism 32:16 Cold Exposure Techniques and Benefits 35:52 Understanding Cold Exposure: Duration and Temperature 39:19 Gender Differences in Cold Exposure 43:28 Listening to Your Body: Individual Responses to Cold 49:30 Safety Considerations for Cold Plunging 53:39 Reconnecting with Nature for Health Benefits Follow Anna: Instagram: @annatheanxietycoach Website: www.annatheanxietycoach.com

Whether you're into ice baths or cold plunge, cold therapy is having a moment! If you're curious but not sure of the benefits, this episode of The Shift with Sonia Azad addresses those questions. Sonia chats with Thomas Seager, PhD, Associate Professor for Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering. The CEO of Morozko Forge candidly shares the reasons behind his personal shift toward wellness and his research related to cold therapy. He distinguishes the difference between ice baths and cold plunges and discusses new data around how cold therapy can be used to increase testosterone levels. Dr. Seager will highlight findings at CryoCon in Dallas April 3-5.   Related Links:  https://cryoconvention.com https://www.morozkoforge.com      

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Send us a textDr. Amir Baniassadi, Ph.D. is an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Assistant Scientist in Marcus Institute for Aging Research ( https://www.marcusinstituteforaging.org/who-we-are/profiles/amir-baniassadi-phd ) where he works on environmental impacts on health and well-being of older populations. Dr. Baniassadi works on the impacts of ambient air temperature and air quality (both indoors and outdoors) on outcomes related to the health and well-being of physiologically and socioeconomically vulnerable populations. His research applies novel environmental modeling and measurement techniques along with remote and long-term physiological and functional monitoring of individuals to establish relationships between exposure and outcome variables of interest outside clinical lab settings. The ultimate goal of his research is to develop environmental interventions that optimize the environment for health and longevity of older adults.Dr. Baniassadi has a Ph.D. in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University and a B.Sc. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tehran. His post-doctoral training includes a three-year T32 fellowship in Translational Research in Older adults, and a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University Graduate School of Design. #AmirBaniassadi #HarvardMedicalSchool #MarcusInstituteForAgingResearch #EnvironmentalGerontology #VulnerabilityScience #Exposome #Health #WellBeing #Wearables #SmartHome #AgingInPlace #Thermoregulation #HeatIslands #ProgressPotentialAndPossibilities #IraPastor #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #ViralPodcast #STEM #Innovation #Science #Technology #ResearchSupport the show

Arthur Cox LLP and Wind Energy Ireland are pleased to announce the continuation of the Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary, with Arthur Cox offering a €10,000 boost to students pursuing studies related to renewable energy. This initiative aims to support the next generation of innovators and leaders in the field of sustainable energy. The bursary was established in memory of former Arthur Cox partner and consultant Niamh Burke, who played a significant role in the development of the Irish wind energy sector and advised on many of Ireland's largest energy, infrastructure, and construction projects. It provides financial assistance to help cover tuition fees, research costs, and other educational expenses. All relevant disciplines are open for consideration including economics, engineering, law, planning, policy, science and others. It is open to students planning to study in these or related fields in Ireland at the postgraduate level in 2025. If more than one person is selected, the bursary monies will be split between the successful applicants. Previous recipients have used the bursary to study at Dublin City University, the Law Society of Ireland, Trinity College Dublin, University College Cork, University College Dublin and the University of Galway. Last year's recipients, Jarlaith Brady and Thomas Walsh impressed the judging panel with their commitment to working to tackle the climate emergency and their passion for their chosen fields of Mechanical and Sustainable Engineering and Energy Systems Engineering. Danielle Conaghan, Partner and Head of Environment and Planning at Arthur Cox LLP, commented, "We are proud to provide the Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary. It empowers the next generation of leaders in the renewable sector who are passionate about making a difference, enables them to innovate, create and shape the future of our renewables sector and drives the delivery of a more resilient and sustainable energy landscape in Ireland. To us, it represents an important investment in the future of sustainable energy." Noel Cunniffe, CEO of Wind Energy Ireland, stated, "We are committed to fostering talent and innovation in the renewable energy sector. By working with Arthur Cox on the Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary, we can support students who are passionate about making a positive environmental impact. By investing in these bright minds, we are contributing to a greener and more sustainable future for all. And this has never been more important. We have energy targets to hit and thousands of jobs to fill." Applicants are required to submit a proposal outlining their research or project focus, demonstrating how their work will contribute to Ireland's renewable energy goals by the closing date of Friday, 21 March 2025. A panel of experts from Wind Energy Ireland will review the applications and select the most promising candidate(s). For more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit the Wind Energy website here: 2025 Niamh Burke Renewable Energy Bursary - Arthur Cox LLP/ WEI Survey.

Cold exposure might sound unpleasant, but its benefits are hard to ignore. From boosting testosterone and improving insulin sensitivity to building resilience and enhancing physical performance, embracing the cold can be one of the simplest ways to unlock your body's potential.  In this episode of the Primal Shift, I'm joined by Dr. Thomas Seager, a cold exposure expert and Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment. He's also the CEO and co-founder of Morozko, a company that offers super-premium cold plunge systems, and came on the podcast to help unpack the science behind intentional cold exposure (including why just minutes of discomfort can lead to lasting health benefits). One of the key takeaways from our conversation is the importance of pre-cooling — using cold exposure before exercise rather than after. Research shows that pre-cooling extends endurance and maximizes mitochondrial efficiency, allowing the body to produce energy more effectively without overheating. Seager shares how even small doses of cold, like a couple of minutes in an ice bath, can unlock these benefits and create measurable improvements in physical and mental performance. From practical tips for getting started to insights into how to effectively combine cold exposure and heat therapy, this episode is packed with actionable advice and science-backed insights. Whether you're looking to optimize your workouts, tackle inflammation or simply reconnect with your primal self, this conversation will leave you inspired to embrace the cold. Learn more: Morozko Forge Cold Plunge Review: Is It Worth the Investment? Blog Post: https://michaelkummer.com/morozko-cold-plunge-review/  Ice Bath Review: Morozko Forge | Best Cold Plunge? Video: https://youtu.be/cRTZEAMfzws  Ice Bath vs. Cryotherapy Blog Post: https://michaelkummer.com/health/ice-bath-vs-cryotherapy/    11 Benefits of Daily Cold Plunges Blog Post: https://michaelkummer.com/health/ice-bath-benefits/    Benefits of Using Sauna and Ice Bath Together Blog Post: https://michaelkummer.com/health/ice-bath-and-sauna/     Benefits of Using Sauna and Ice Bath Together Video: https://youtu.be/F7Xm5tvL4z8    Learn how to choose a cold plunge tub: https://michaelkummer.com/health/how-to-choose-a-cold-plunge/  Thank you to this episode's sponsor, OneSkin! OneSkin's lineup of topical skin health products leverage the power of the company's proprietary OS-01 peptide to remove dead skin cells, improve collagen production, increase skin hydration and more. Check out my before and after photos in my OneSkin review and visit OneSkin here. Get 15% off with my discount code MKUMMER: https://michaelkummer.com/go/oneskinshop  In this episode: 00:00 - Introduction 00:30 - The role of cold exposure in health 05:15 - Personal health journeys and lessons learned 12:00 - Challenges of modern medicine and chronic illness 18:10 - Cold exposure and exercise performance 24:20 - Reconnecting with ancestral principles 32:00 - Exploring dietary choices and misconceptions 40:15 - Saunas, cold plunges, and recovery science 48:30 - Importance of self-experimentation in health 57:00 - Closing thoughts and next episode teaser Find me on social media for more health and wellness content: Website: https://michaelkummer.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelKummer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primalshiftpodcast/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/michaelkummer/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/michaelkummer/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mkummer82 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmichaelkummer/ [Medical Disclaimer] The information shared on this video is for educational purposes only, is not a substitute for the advice of medical doctors or registered dietitians (which I am not) and should not be used to prevent, diagnose, or treat any condition. Consult with a physician before starting a fitness regimen, adding supplements to your diet, or making other changes that may affect your medications, treatment plan, or overall health. [Affiliate Disclaimer] I earn affiliate commissions from some of the brands and products I review on this channel. While that doesn't change my editorial integrity, it helps make this channel happen. If you'd like to support me, please use my affiliate links or discount code. #PrimalShift #OptimalHealth #AncestralLiving #ColdTherapy #ColdPlunge #IceBath #AncestralNutrition   

We discuss the amazing finding that exercise post cold exposure dramatically raises serum testosterone levels & implications for medicine, how cold boosts mitochondrial function, the use of green light to mitigate migraine headache and more.Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an engineer and Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He is the expert in cold water therapy and the founder of ice bath manufacturer Morozko Forge and migraine-phototherapy company MyGreenLamp. Follow THOMASMorozko forge Ice baths: https://www.morozkoforge.com/MyGreenLamp migraine phototherapy devices: https://www.mygreenlamp.com/Newsletter: https://seagertp.substack.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/seagertpInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seagertp/LEARN about Light & Health with me....

We dive into the world of innovative engineering with Ryan Labus, the Director of Business Development at Pro Engineering Consulting, Inc. In this insightful video, you'll uncover practical tips and strategic insights into achieving cost-effective, sustainable, and energy-efficient solutions in mechanical and electrical engineering. Learn how to optimize your projects, reduce expenses, and embrace sustainability while meeting industry standards. Perfect for engineers, project managers, and anyone passionate about advancing modern engineering practices!

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart sits down with biohacker Thomas P. Seager. Tom discusses his background in environmental engineering and his research on disaster response and sustainability. He details the evolution of his career and how COVID-19 lockdown policies changed the trajectory of his career. Tom covers the benefits of cold therapy, including cold plunges and showers, highlighting their impact on metabolic health, brown fat activation, and psychological resilience. Tom also introduces the concept of green light therapy for treating migraines and other pains and explains its potential broader applications. Guest Bio and Links: Thomas P. Seager is a professor at Arizona State University in the School of Sustainable Engineering, focusing on disaster resilience and biohacking. He is the author of Uncommon Cold: The Science and Experience of Cold Plunge Therapy and creator of the Morozko Forge ice baths and My Green Lamp therapy device. Listeners can learn more about at website, on IG @seagertp Resources: Gorilla Mindset by Mike Cernovich MyGreen Lamp  Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart    (0:15) Dr. Hart introduces returning guest, Thomas Seager to the listeners (0:30) Tom gives a brief background of himself (2:00) How COVID-19 policies changed Tom's career (3:00) Historical perspective on environmental engineering (5:30) Insights on cholera's role in the birth of environmental engineering (8:30) "The body can heal itself if we give it the right environment." (11:00) Cold exposure and health benefits (16:00) Brown fat and metabolic health (19:30) Cold showers vs. cold plunges (25:00)  Benefits of the mammalian reflex? (31:00) Benefits of sauna after cold plunge  (35:30) Cold therapy and athletic performance (43:00) Heat shock proteins and cold plunge (45:00) History of cold adaptation  (46:00) Green light therapy for migraines (55:00) Green light therapy for anxiety and pain (1:00:00) Daylight Savings Time and public health (1:05:30) Closing thoughts --- Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.  Connect on social with Dr. Mike Hart: Social Links: Instagram: @drmikehart Twitter: @drmikehart Facebook: @drmikehart  

Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@optispan In this episode, Matt sits down with Thomas Seager, an associate professor at Arizona State University (ASU), to explore the challenges and future directions of healthcare. Drawing from his background in environmental engineering and public health, Thomas discusses the pressing health issues affecting longevity in Americans and a potential shift from a reactive healthcare model to one that emphasizes proactive health management. Together, Matt and Thomas examine the complexities of early disease detection, the promise and limitations of AI in analyzing biomarkers, and the difficulties of separating reliable information from misinformation in today's digital landscape. Thomas shares his personal experiences with biomarkers and resilience practices, such as cold exposure therapy, while he and Matt discuss the biases in medical research and differing approaches to health. Thomas is an Associate Professor at ASU in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment. His research focuses on sustainable engineering and resilience, addressing topics such as infrastructure resilience, sustainable energy systems, and environmental ethics. He is also the co-founder of Morozko Forge, a company that promotes cold immersion therapy as a means of supporting metabolic resilience. 0:00 Introduction 2:34 Environmental engineering and public health 6:29 Major health crises affecting longevity 10:30 Public's evolving views on modern healthcare 11:45 “Repair Shop” mentality in medicine 12:59 Two key questions: Advancing proactive medicine and filtering out misinformation 16:00 Understanding biomarkers 18:35 Weighing the risks and rewards of early detection 25:10 Japan's 1991 Cold Stimulation Study 31:10 Bias and skepticism in medical research—different perspectives 39:12 The positivist approach to hypothesis-driven work Producers: Tara Mei, Nicholas Arapis Video Editor: Jacob Keliikoa DISCLAIMER: The information provided on the Optispan podcast is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not meant to be, nor should it be construed as, personalized medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is established by your use of this channel. The information and materials presented are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We strongly advise that you consult with a licensed healthcare professional for all matters concerning your health, especially before undertaking any changes based on content provided by this channel. The hosts and guests on this channel are not liable for any direct, indirect, or other damages or adverse effects that may arise from the application of the information discussed. Medical knowledge is constantly evolving; therefore, the information provided should be verified against current medical standards and practices. More places to find us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/optispanpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/optispan Twitter: https://twitter.com/mkaeberlein Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/optispan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/optispanpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@optispan https://www.optispan.life/

Squashed noses, scratched cheeks and t-shirts covered in sticky drinks. These are just some of the things that people are complaining about following the introduction of a new style of plastic bottle lid. Regulations in Europe now require manufacturers to tether lids to plastic drink bottles, making them difficult to remove. 鼻子被压扁，脸颊被抓伤，T 恤上沾满了粘稠的饮料。这些只是新型塑料瓶盖推出后人们抱怨的一些事情。欧洲的法规现在要求制造商将盖子拴在塑料饮料瓶上，使其难以移除。 Of course, the reason behind this measure is not to make people annoyed. It's because when lids get separated from their bottles, they become a big problem. As they're small, bottle caps are easily discarded, representing a high percentage of the plastic waste found on beaches. UK surveys reported that bottle tops were the third most common type of waste found as litter. They're more buoyant than bottles and so can travel further once they're in the sea. They are then often mistaken for food by sea birds or other wildlife, endangering their health. Wildlife photographer Chris Jordan, documented how Midway Atoll in the Pacific was covered with the bodies of thousands of seabirds whose stomachs were full of plastic pollution, much of it plastic bottle tops. It's not just discarded lids that can be an issue. Carefully disposed of lids can present a problem in recycling plants. They are often too small for the machinery used to sort rubbish and end up being sent to landfill. 当然，此举背后的原因并不是为了让人恼火。这是因为当盖子与瓶子分离时，就会成为一个大问题。由于瓶盖很小，很容易被丢弃，占海滩上发现的塑料垃圾的很大比例。英国的调查报告称，瓶盖是第三大最常见的垃圾类型。它们比瓶子更有浮力，因此一旦进入海中就可以游得更远。它们经常被海鸟或其他野生动物误认为是食物，从而危及它们的健康。野生动物摄影师克里斯·乔丹（Chris Jordan）记录了太平洋中途岛环礁如何布满了数千只海鸟的尸体，这些海鸟的胃里充满了塑料污染物，其中大部分是塑料瓶盖。造成问题的不仅仅是废弃的盖子。小心处理盖子可能会给回收厂带来问题。对于用于分类垃圾的机械来说，它们通常太小，最终被送往垃圾填埋场。 Clever design could help reduce the scale of the problem. The way products are built can influence our behaviour. Consider a refrigerator that bleeps when left open too long. The alarm encourages us to close the door, saving energy. Renee Wever, writing in the International Journal of Sustainable Engineering highlights how metal drink can ring pulls were redesigned in the 1980s, to remain attached to the cans. This is the approach which has been taken with plastic bottles. 巧妙的设计有助于减少问题的规模。产品的构建方式会影响我们的行为。考虑一台冰箱在打开时间过长时会发出蜂鸣声。警报鼓励我们关上门，节省能源。Renee Wever 在《国际可持续工程杂志》上撰文，重点介绍了 20 世纪 80 年代如何重新设计金属饮料罐拉环，以保持与罐子的连接。这是对塑料瓶采取的方法。 If bottle tops are attached to bottles, they are more likely to be disposed of properly and less likely to present a problem to wildlife. Many recycling plants find it easier to recycle caps when they are attached to bottles. Could it be that making something slightly more difficult to use could make a real difference to solving our plastic waste problem. 如果瓶盖附在瓶子上，则更有可能得到妥善处理，并且不太可能给野生动物带来问题。许多回收厂发现，当瓶盖附在瓶子上时，回收起来更容易。难道让一些东西稍微难用一点就能对解决我们的塑料垃圾问题产生真正的影响吗？

Thomas P Seager is an associate professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University. Seager leads research teams working at the boundaries of engineering and social science to understand innovation for resilient infrastructure systems, including the life-cycle environmental consequences of emerging energy technologies, novel approaches to teamwork and communication in socio-technical integrative settings, and engineering ethics education. Current research sponsors include the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and several industry partners. Seager is the faculty director of the Resource Innovation Solutions Network (RISN), a partnership of between ASU, City of Phoenix and other local municipalities for fostering circular, closed-loop economies. RISN operates a vertical incubator to nurture entrepreneurs that will accelerate the transition to a Circular Economy. Additionally, Seager serves as chairman and CEO of eXperiential Sustainability Ethics Training (XSETGames, LLC), which creates digital simulations for examining economic and ethical dimensions of wicked problems including pharmaceutical pricing, technological innovation, intergenerational equity and the Tragedy of the Commons.  These simulations have been used by corporations, government agencies, and higher education clients, including dozens of Universities on three different continents. Lastly, Seager founded the non-profit Sustainability Conoscente Network as a mechanism for sharing knowledge related to systems approaches to sustainable technologies. The Conoscente holds the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology in May of every year. Work with RAPID Health Optimization   Work with Dr. Thomas Seager Morozco Ice Baths Dr. Seager on X Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

Summer is here, and with heatwaves forecast, how do we keep our homes cool without relying on air conditioning?   In the UK, soaring summer temperatures can be brief but powerful. So, what can we do? Nicole Miranda, from the Department of Engineering, shares practical, energy-efficient and eco-friendly strategies to help you stay comfortable during the hot months. And yes, ice creams are encouraged!   This is the final episode of this season. We hope that you have enjoyed learning the science behind the many weird and wonderful aspects of our world. If you have a big question, get in touch and we will try to find you an answer in the next season.

Sustainability is a hot topic in the data center industry as operators look to reduce emissions while meeting customers' ever-increasing demand for power. Can data centers develop and implement renewable energy solutions that will lower emissions and still provide the reliability customers expect? In this episode of the Data Center Frontier Show podcast, Matt Vincent, Editor-in-Chief of Data Center Frontier, talks to Toyebi Adedipe, Sales Manager-Engineered Solutions, Data Centers for Kohler, about the intersection of engineering and renewable energy sources. Specifically, they discuss innovations and technologies that are currently being used and impacting the future of data centers, as well as the design, construction and maintenance of renewable backup power solutions. Listen to this 30-minute podcast to learn more about: · The importance of electrical infrastructure design in data centers, especially concerning reliability and scalability. · How to approach the integration of renewable energy sources into the electrical systems of data centers, considering both technical challenges and environmental benefits. · Key considerations when implementing power distribution and backup systems in a large-scale data center to ensure uninterrupted operation. · Emerging innovations and technologies that can help reduce power consumption and optimize energy use.

Dr. Thomas P. Seager (IG: @seagertp, X: @seagertp) is the Chief Science Officer of Morozkoforge, (IG: @morozkoforge, YT: @Morozkokforge, X: @Morozkoforge) the premier ice bath company in the world. Dr. Seager's is also one of the top researchers on ice baths and cold therapy. He has gotten so well-known he was featured on the JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) Podcast (to watch that episode -CLICK HERE). In addition to running Morozkoforge, Dr. Seager is also an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. His teaching and research is focused on a new approach to personal development called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about redesigning ourselves, our relationships, and our lives to realize more of our fullest potential. He has authored more than 150 scientific articles, but you can read more about his work on human resilience, personal psychology, and entrepreneurship at his personal blog-  https://seagertp.substack.com/ Affiliates: Books by Rande Somma Why Do We Call Them Leaders?: https://amzn.to/3VIhDI6 Leadersh!t: https://amzn.to/3VY4zib The Stack System is the ultimate device to use when looking to biohack your swing speed. Co-developed by ‘The Savant of Speed' – Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, and PING engineer Marty Jertsen, it is a device that every golfer can utilize to increase their swing speed. The Stack System uses AI to ensure that your development is as efficient as possible. To order The Stack you can do so on their website at www.thestacksystem.com. Be sure to use the discount code GOLF360 to receive your special discount. Sponsors: Get your 15% discount on your next order of JustThrive Probiotic at https://justthrivehealth.com/ (use code: GOLF360) Looking to play one of the best golf courses in the Hilton Head Island area? Be sure to check out Old South Golf Links and have one of your best golf experiences ever https://www.oldsouthgolf.com/

Ignacio E. Grossmann is the R. R. Dean University Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, and former department head at Carnegie Mellon University. He obtained his B.S. degree at the Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, in 1974, and his M.S. and Ph.D. at Imperial College in 1975 and 1977, respectively. He is a member and former director of the Center for Advanced Process Decision-making, an industrial consortium that involves about 20 petroleum, chemical, engineering, and software companies. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, and Fellow of AIChE and INFORMS. He has received the INFORMS Computing Society Prize and the following AIChE awards: Computing in Chemical Engineering, William H. Walker for Excellence in Publications, Warren Lewis for Excellence in Education, Research Excellence in Sustainable Engineering, and Founders Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Chemical Engineering. In 2015, he was the first recipient of the Sargent Medal by the IChemE. He has honorary doctorates from Abo Akademi in Finland, University of Maribor in Slovenia, Technical University of Dortmund in Germany, University of Cantabria in Spain, Russian Kazan National Research Technological University, Universidad Nacional del Litoral, Argentina, Universidad de Alicante in Spain and RWTH Aachen, Germany. He is a 2019 top cited scientist in Computer Science and Electronics: 53 Worldwide, 38 National. He has authored more than 700 papers, the recent textbook Advanced Optimization for Process Systems Engineering, and the textbook Systematic Methods of Chemical Process Design, which he co-authored with Larry Biegler and Art Westerberg. He has also organized the virtual library on process systems engineering. Grossmann has graduated 68 Ph.D. and 34 M.S. students. His main research interests are in the areas of discrete continuous optimization, optimal synthesis and planning of chemical processes and energy systems, and supply chain optmization.

Dr. Thomas P. Seager serves as an Associate Professor within Arizona State University's School of Sustainable Engineering. He is the originator of the innovative concept of Self-Actual Engineering, which places a strong focus on applying design principles to cater to the higher levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Motivation, rather than the more basic needs. Additionally, Dr. Seager is a co-founder of Morozko Forge, an ice bath company, showcasing his deep expertise in utilizing ice baths to enhance both metabolic and psychological resilience. Join us as we discuss cold therapy, saunas, stress and much more! 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - What health means to Dr. Seager 02:17 - How Dr. Seager got into cold therapy 12:13 - What is cold therapy 16:03 - Niklas' cold bath & sauna setup 18:20 - The effect of the combination of cold therapy & sauna on sleep 19:20 - Effects of cold therapy & sauna on physical performance 22:04 - Morozko Forge immersion tank: what makes it different? 24:58 - Benefits of Epsom salt and magnesium 27:45 - How cold therapy affects stress 31:20 - Dopamine 33:27 - Embracing discomfort 37:02 - The benefits of cold therapy compared to nutrition and exercise 39:33 - What is "brown fat"? 45:28 - Insights on how cold therapy can aid in improving mental wellness 48:47 - Could combining the keto diet and cold therapy help with cancer treatment? 57:46 - Cold therapy, pregnancy, and breastfeeding 01:04 - Closing remarks and where to find Thomas

“A team has to be able to go fast if they have to. But they should always choose to go at a steady pace, most of the time. In the long run, what we emphasize is for each team to find their own space and pace." Balazs Barna is the Head of US Engineering at Wise. In this episode, we delved into his insights on building sustainable engineering from scaling up Wise. Balazs started by touching on the engineering management role and described the traits of good and bad engineering management. We then went to discuss two different aspects of sustainable engineering, which are sustainable tech and sustainable teams. Throughout the discussion, Balazs outlined several key practices, such as weak code ownership, microservice strategy, stable pace, and building a bench.   Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:03:42] Building on Strengths - [00:05:52] Traits of a Good Engineering Management - [00:07:11] Limiting Work in Progress - [00:09:51] Traits of a Bad Engineering Management - [00:12:33] Sustainable Tech - [00:14:17] Weak Code Ownership - [00:19:25] Transitioning to Weak Code Ownership - [00:24:04] Microservice per Integration - [00:26:57] Managing Change Coupling - [00:30:12] Sustainable Team - [00:32:46] Dealing With Technical Debt - [00:35:57] Steady Pace - [00:37:41] Building a Bench - [00:39:59] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:44:51] _____ Balazs Barna's BioBalazs Barna is the Head of Austin Operations & US Engineering at Wise. At Wise, Balazs oversees the newly formed Austin office and the global engineering team, building the tech and infrastructure needed to facilitate instant, convenient and affordable cross border transactions. Balazs led and helped his team build the company's historic direct access integration to the Hungarian banking sector's instant payment system, the first of its kind for a company with a payment service license. He also oversaw and built Wise's core infrastructure that enables the company's European operations. Prior to joining Wise, Balazs worked at MSCI and Morgan Stanley. He graduated from Corvinus University of Budapest in Business Information Systems (BSc), and Computer Engineering (MSc) from Pannon University. Follow Balazs: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/balazsbarn _____ Our Sponsors Are you looking for a new cool swag? Tech Lead Journal now offers you some swags that you can purchase online. These swags are printed on-demand based on your preference, and will be delivered safely to you all over the world where shipping is available. Check out all the cool swags available by visiting techleadjournal.dev/shop. And don't forget to brag yourself once you receive any of those swags. Like this episode? Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/158. Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an engineer and Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He is the expert in cold water therapy and the founder of the company Morozko Forge, which manufactures high quality ice baths.Thomas & I discuss the principles of cold therapy, how cold influences our physiology, using cold therapy to reverse diabetes and metabolic diseases, and fascinating anecdotes of the effective use of cold therapy in individuals with cancer. We also detour down the topic of mitochondria and discuss the work of Dr Jack Kruse as it relates to these topics.LEARN how to optimise your Circadian Rhythm ✅ Dr Max's Optimal Circadian Health course

Chris, Becky, Mike, and Taleen reconvened for an eventful episode of the Morning Roar. It was the day before the Autumnal Equinox, and as such, we discussed Pumpkin Spice season. Fall was also the subject of our Twitter poll question. This episode of the Morning Roar is part of the annual World College Radio Day marathon! The crew discussed what college radio means to each of them. Our special guests, Simon Brooks and Aldo Camacho, came by to talk about the Sustainable Engineering program, and the Office of Sustainability, and its efforts at Villanova. We covered the potentially soggy Family Weekend football matchup for the Wildcats, and highlighted all of the fun things going on campus for Family Weekend!

Dr. Thomas P Seager is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University. He is the founder of a new concept called Self-Actual Engineering that emphasizes application of design principles for the top of Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Motivation, rather than the bottom. Seager co-founded the Morozko Forge ice bath company and is an expert in the use of ice baths for building metabolic and psychological resilience. https://seagertp.substack.com/ twitter: @seagertp https://www.instagram.com/seagertp/ Laurel Brennan, MOTR/L, RYT Resources:  ⁠⁠https://www.rootcauseology.com/⁠⁠ for information on Brain Health Services, Yoga, and⁠ ⁠Brain Health Retreats⁠ Instagram @rootcauseology⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ TikTok @rootcauseology⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook @rootcauseology⁠⁠  YouTube RootCauseologywithLaurelBrennan Private⁠ ⁠Facebook Group, Brain Wellness & Dementia Prevention Schedule a Free Consultation

Did you know your gut might be able to tell you about the strength of your relationships? A recent study from Arizona State University shows that the strength of a couple's emotional connection is correlated with the diversity of their individual microbiome. Joining Jonathan to discuss their findings is Rosy Krajmalnik-Brown, Director of the Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes and a Professor at the School of Sustainable Engineering and The Built Environment at Arizona State University & Shelby Langer, Associate Professor at the ASU's College of Nursing and Health Innovation and a member of the Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. Also joining Jonathan for this week's Newsround is Dr. Shane Bergin, Assistant Professor in Science Education at University College & Dr. Ruth Freeman from Science Foundation Ireland.

In This Episode, We Get Tactical About: - Daylight Savings Time and Butterfly Migration - Burning Man and the Veterans Community - Mirroring Negative Experiences With Positive Experiences - Entrepreneurship and Problem Solving - Psychedelics and Healing Trauma - The Healing Power of Cold Water Exposure   Resources + Links:   Connect with Kristofor on Instagram | @team_healey   How can Kristofor help you become the first responder for your family? Become an Indispensable Man   Shoot us a message on Instagram with your biggest takeaway @team_healey   Show Notes: Our guest today is Jason Stauffer, the Founder of Morozko Forge, LLC.  Jason is a Phoenix native, Army combat veteran and Arizona State University graduate with his Bachelors of Science in Engineering in Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering. He has a background in healthcare analytics, game theory and systems analysis and optimization. Jason's early civilian career in for-profit pharmaceuticals gave him intimate knowledge of the decreasing ability of synthetic medicine to treat the underlying causes of diseases of aging, chronic ailments and post-industrial afflictions of urban human society.   The Morozko Ice Bath is the first ice bath for sale that can maintain freezing cold temperatures.  Unlike a cold tub, a cold plunge, or a cold shower, Morozko ice baths make their own ice. Water filtration and ozonation ensure that you enjoy crystal-clear cold water, empowering you to practice daily deliberate cold exposure year-round.     You can follow Jason on Instagram at @jason_morozko and learn more about his incredible creation at http://morozkoforge.com or on Instagram at @morozkoforge Until Friday….Out of role.   

Is cold exposure worth exploring? We're curious and needed to hear first-hand benefits from an expert. Dr. Thomas P. Seager is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and leads a research group of scientists, engineers and students dedicated to creating new knowledge to provide infrastructure systems that provide human capabilities. Thomas shares his story of facing challenges and taking a literal ice bath plunge to find out what wasn't working in order to get to where he could have more of what he wanted in his life. Tune in to hear why cold exposure is worth exploring so that you can improve every aspect of your mental and physical wellbeing. Guest: Thomas SeagerWebsite: https://seagertp.substack.com/Morozko Ice Baths: https://www.morozkoforge.com/Promotions: Better Help- betterhelp.com/goldivy miraDry- miradry.com Nano Fit Water- nanofitwater.com- Code: GOLDIVY For Promotion Inquiries contact- sarah@goldivyhealthco.com Find Gold Ivy Health Co. and resources mentioned-Website- https://goldivyhealthco.com/blog/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/goldivyhealthco/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Gold-Ivy-Health-Co-103783871542834TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@goldivyhealthco?lang=enYouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXBMqcMHUwkToYb-kkAuD_w#thomasseager #resilience #coldshower #icebath #morozkoforge #systemictherapy #coldtherapy #stree #justdoit #ketosis #adaptation #entrepreneur #goldivyhealthco #ivyunleashedpodcast #ivyunleashed #ivyleague #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #youtubepodcast #inspiration #motivation #selfidentity #behaviorchange #healthcoach #wordsofwisdom #watchmegrow #listenandlearn #needtoknow #whatilearned #wellness #lifestyle #healthandwellnessSupport the show

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A hotter climate brings new challenges to the built infrastructure, stressing service systems – power generation and distribution and transportation systems – as well as structures. Are we prepared for these problems? How can infrastructure adapt to higher temperatures? To understand both the problems and options, we talk with Mikhail Chester, Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at the Fulton School of Engineering, and Director of the Metis Center for Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering, at Arizona State University.

Thomas P. Seager is an associate professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ. Seager leads research teams working at the boundaries of engineering and social science to understand innovation for resilient infrastructure systems and the life-cycle environmental consequences of emerging energy technologies. He also serves as co-founder and CEO of two startup companies:  Morozko Forge, a leading manufacturer of ice baths for biohacking, and Upgrade Engineering, a technology company for the Circular Economy.00:02:10 Introducing Thomas Seager00:05:50 You get to choose what things mean for you00:09:10 This Is Water: Thoughts on living a compassionate life00:11:38 Complacency and living in the "Happy Middle"00:13:17 Scientists are hopeless at communicating 00:15:55 The only advice worth listening to00:19:28 Parenting as a survivor of childhood trauma00:23:37 What is epigenetically transferred trauma?00:27:21 The meaning is more important than the experience00:32:38 How ice baths help build psychological resilience00:41:25 How trauma is held in the body00:44:28 It's time you started working on your trauma00:49:24 Understanding thyroid function and cold intolerance00:55:09 The Morozko method and deliberate cold exposure00:59:04 How cold exposure improves heart rate variability01:01:57 Most searched questions on cold plunging01:04:32 Cold plunging - How long is too long?01:11:47 How to rewarm yourself after a cold plunge01:17:05 Cold plunges for inflammation01:19:58 Is cold exposure good for pregnant and breastfeeding women?01:25:54 Testosterone in women01:30:40 Collecting testosterone data in women01:33:30 Parting thoughts Releasing Trauma Through Ice BathsTrauma is a shock to the body's normal operating system. So when you're faced with a traumatic event, and that shock is stored instead of released, it can cause mental and physical health issues down the road. Interestingly, when trauma occurs, the brain temporarily shuts down your memory processing system. This act is an effort to protect itself, and so the experience is instead stored as fragments in the body.So how do we get rid of trauma that's stored in the body? According to Dr. Steager, cold exposure is one of the easiest to release trauma from the body. Whether done in a modern cold plunge tub or the middle of a freezing river, dipping your body in icy waters has some serious physical and mental benefits. Inflammation is a big one because most of us live with chronic inflammation without even realizing it. When you immerse yourself in cold water, it instantly numbs the nerves surrounding your joints and muscles. This causes the release of hormones and endorphins that acts as an analgesic, which is responsible for relieving inflammation and alleviating muscle strain and joint pain.Links and Resources:Dr. Seager's LinkedInDr. Seager on SubstackDr. Seager's InstagramMeta-DescriptionDr. Thomas P. Seager shares exactly how we can use cold plunging to release trauma, fight chronic inflammation, and live a natural life in an unnatural world. He also answers whether cold exposure is good for pregnant and breastfeeding women and how both men and women can use ice baths to increase their testosterone. Support the show

Have you ever felt like you just don't have what it takes to be healthy, vibrant and living a life of meaning? Like you missed the boat, and it's just too late for you? Today's guest is a powerful invitation and reminder that healing and sovereignty are always just one choice, one inflection point, away. Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ. His teaching and research is focused on a new approach to personal development called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about redesigning ourselves, our relationships, and our lives to realise more of our fullest potential. He is also the CEO of Morozko forge, an ice bath cold plunge I would LOVE to get my body into! I honour his courage in sharing his vulnerability and authenticity with us and am grateful to have had this change to chat. Enjoy! Connect With Nathan & Support The Podcast https://we-are-already-free.captivate.fm/review (Please take a moment to leave a review) https://we-are-already-free.captivate.fm/instagram (Send Nathan a voicenote on Instagram (private or optionally to share on a future episode)) https://we-are-already-free.captivate.fm/telegram (Send Nathan a voicenote on Telegram (private or optionally to share on a future episode)) Timestamps: 04:40 How Thomas P Seager went from being obese for much of his life to a healthy mid 50's man with high testosterone 05:54 On the madness of diet for a small planet and the lies of modern nutrition 09:48 What it means to be a good husband 14:44 The turning point for Thomas and why his wife didn't believe him 17:36 The 10000 foot tow-rope 19:22: The fat daddy workout and letting go of pride 20:42 Accidentally attending a ballet class (and then going back for a year) 22:05 'The great food diet' 24:31 On the mistake of making ultimatums 27:02 His prostate health scare and how he healed it 29:48 The beginning of the Morozko Forge Ice Baths 30:48 Treating prostate issues with keto and ice baths at 52 years old 31:25 The unexpected high testosterone surprise and how he did it! 38:43 What is Self Actual Engineering? 40:56 The ideal psychological paradigm for creating factory workers... 45:56 What inspires us to give up belonging, comfort and pleasure? 48:08 Why full autonomy might not always be the thing you need 49:22 On realising that he's an asshole 51:31 On supporting people where they are in their journey 54:22 The only way to work at the top of the hierarchy of needs 55:34 What prevents us from being free 56:31 How unresolved trauma controls the present and what to do about it 58:05 How to heal trauma from a position of control 58:30 On having a do-over 59:59 Don't judge yourself for the traumas you carry from your childhood 01:01:02 Inherited ancestral trauma 01:03:48 The story you tell yourself is more important than what happened Links to Thomas P Seager and his work: Thomas Seager's Blog: https://seagertp.substack.com/ (https://seagertp.substack.com/) Morozko Forge - The cold plunge ice bath https://www.morozkoforge.com/ (https://www.morozkoforge.com/) Thomas on IG https://www.instagram.com/seagertp/ (https://www.instagram.com/seagertp/) Morozko forge on IG https://www.instagram.com/morozkoforge/ (https://www.instagram.com/morozkoforge/) Links to books and things mentioned in the episode: https://geni.us/8lx0L (Diet for a small planet) (bad book) https://geni.us/aTORnI (No more mr nice guy) - Robert A Glover (book) https://seagertp.substack.com/p/coming-soon (Self Actual Engineering) https://geni.us/yBM0K (Maslow's hierarchy of Needs) Viktor Frankl - https://geni.us/LpfA (Man's search for meaning) https://geni.us/dqREK (Maslow on management) https://geni.us/teq9JF (Change your brain, change your life) https://geni.us/Q71wi5K (Unspoken voice: How the body releases trauma and restores goodness) https://geni.us/sMLc0A (The Body keeps the score)...

Get the Heart of Freedom III Replay here: https://hof3replay.thefuturegen.com/hof3recording Join the Future Generations Community here: https://community.thefuturegen.com   Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify Follow us on Instagram: @futuregenpodcast   San Diego area residents, take advantage of our special New Patient offer exclusively for podcast listeners here. We can't wait to experience miracles with you!   This radical conversation with Dr. Thomas Seager spans a wide range of topics including self-realization, Covid, being deplatformed, doula Penny Simkin, and of course - cold exposure. Drs. Stan and Seager talk about the benefits of purposely triggering one's fight or flight response in order to heal and the issues that come with living a life of comfort in today's world. You are sure to get more and more out of this episode each time you listen!   Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ.  His teaching and research is focused on a new approach to personal development called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about redesigning ourselves, our relationships, and our lives to realize more of our fullest potential.  He has authored over 150 scientific articles, but you can read more about his work on human resilience, personal psychology, and entrepreneurship at his personal blog Self-Actual Engineering.    Stay Connected with Dr. Thomas Seager: Substack: https://seagertp.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seagertp/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/seagertp/    __________________________________________________________   Stay Connected with the Future Generations Podcast:  Instagram: @futuregenpodcast, @thefuturegensd  and @drstantonhom_  Facebook: Future Generations Podcast and Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic  Website: Future Generations | Clinic of Chiropractic  Remember to Rate, Review and Subscribe on iTunes and Follow us on Spotify!

Today I am speaking with my friend, Thomas P Seager, PhD on all things cold therapy. We discuss the science behind cold therapy and protocols to implement it into your life. Dr. Thomas is also the founder and creator of the Morocco Forge, the coldest cold tub on the market. It also offers grounding benefits and is self cleaning with ozone. If you are in the market for a cold tub, this one is it. You can save off the home model with code Kayla150 and the commercial model with code Kayla500. Learn more about the Forge here: https://www.morozkoforge.com Thomas P. Seager, PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ. His teaching and research is focused on a new approach to personal development called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about redesigning ourselves, or relationships, and our lives to realize more of our fullest potential. He has authored over 150 scientific articles, but you can read more about his work on human resilience, personal psychology, and entrepreneurship at his personal blog https://seagertp.substack.com/.

Lecturers Francielle, Nurianne and Kimberly from UA will discuss what university students should be keeping in mind in the new school year to make it a successful one. Student life can be stressful, fun, and hectic all at once, but we can always try to share some insight on how to ease the stress and be better prepared. Join me Monday in conversation with Francielle Laclé - Lecturer of the SISSTEM Bachelor program in Sustainable Engineering, Nuriannce Arias (Helder) - Lecturer of the department 'Organization, Governance and Management' and Kimberly Kuiperi - Marketing communications lecturer / International coordinator of the FEF faculty. Sincerely,Carolina Sincerely, Carolina is powered by Sopi Mix Studio, Lindy Boutique, Proframe Aruba, Neutrogena & Tropic Ale#sopimix #sopimixstudio #sopimixaruba #podcast #swingmasterz #new #concept #islandlife #islandvibes #wetheislandpeople Support the show

Get 20% off your first purchase by using code PODCAST20 at www.younggoose.com. We all have heard of cold exposure therapy, and to some extent, we know the benefits. But what exactly is cold exposure therapy doing to our bodies? Why is it this magical thing? And most importantly, how do we do it correctly to ensure we are obtaining the benefits optimally? This episode of the Biohacking Beauty Podcast brings you the biohacker's guide to cold exposure therapy, brought to you by one of the leading experts in the industry, Dr. Thomas P. Seager. Questions Dr. Seager answers in this episode: How does cold exposure therapy trigger health benefits? Does cold exposure therapy actually lead to weight loss? (A very surprising answer!)  How does cold exposure therapy transform our brown fat? Why do we want to have more brown fat? What effect does cold exposure therapy have on our mitochondria? Why are our mitochondria so important? How much cold exposure therapy should we do weekly to reap the benefits? How cold does the water need to be to reap the benefits? What time of day is best for cold exposure therapy? Dr. Thomas P. Seager is the CEO of Morozko Forge Ice Baths, the leading company in the cold exposure therapy industry. They are dedicated to providing equipment to their consumers that lead them to a more natural life in this very unnatural world. Dr. Seager is also an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ. Dr. Seager's teaching and research is focused on a new approach called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about designing our infrastructure, our relationships, and our lives to reach our fullest human potential. Find more from Dr. Thomas P. Seager via Morozko Forge: Blog: https://www.morozkoforge.com/ice-bath-science (https://www.morozkoforge.com/ice-bath-science) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morozkoforge/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/morozkoforge/?hl=en) Website: https://www.morozkoforge.com/ (https://www.morozkoforge.com/) Find more from Young Goose: Website: https://www.younggoose.com/ (https://www.younggoose.com/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/young_goose_skincare/ (https://www.instagram.com/young_goose_skincare/) Get 20% off your first purchase by using code PODCAST20 at www.younggoose.com.

Jeff speaks with Yanna Liang, PhD., PE, BCEE, Chair of the Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering at the University at Albany, SUNY. Dr. Liang discusses her research on phytoremediation and destruction of PFAS — the use of plants to remove PFAS constituents from contaminated soils.

Dr. Thomas P. Seager is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ. Dr. Seager's teaching and research is focused on a new approach called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about designing our infrastructure, our relationships, and our lives to reach our fullest human potential. You can read more about his approach, where he writes from his engineering expertise in resilience, finance, and his personal experiences as a father, a scientist, a writer, a journalist, an artist, and an entrepreneur.

Host Umair Javed, CEO Tkxel, chats with Sergei Ankin, CTO, Pipedrive, about the current trends engineering form are following to retain, grow and scale their organisations. According to Sergei, retention comes first when you are building a sustainable engineering organisation. Giving people responsibility and empowering them to make decisions enables them and keeps them engaged, and motivated and ultimately increases retention. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettertech/message

Kimberly D. Burkert, Chief Executive Officer,oversees the Bala enterprise with a focus on strategic development and growth. She is passionate about mentoring and diversity. Kim empowers and invests in Bala's team to develop their technical, professional, and personal skills to drive their continued growth and success, as well as Bala's success. Elizabeth K. Larsen, LEED GA – Sustainability Engineer,leads Bala's Sustainable Futures Group, a team of engineers who educate and research sustainability strategies and initiatives to help reduce the built environment's impact on climate change. With a Masters in Sustainable Engineering, she is passionate about designing projects that prioritize well-being, give back to the planet, and better serve our communities.

Dr. Sybil Derrible (@SybilDerrible) is the creator of the Actionable Science for Urban Sustainability (AScUS) society, and former chair of the International Society of Industrial Ecology's Sustainable Urban Systems section. He is an Associate Professor of Civil, Materials, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago. His work embraces the growing complexity of cities, exploring our changing relationships with the built environment, natural environment, and cyber technologies, through innovative techniques that reveal the changing networks and behaviors that define urban dynamics. He is interviewed in today's podcast by Dr. Mikhail Chester (@mikhailchester), a professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University.Infrastructure Misfits (un)Society:http://www.infrastructurecomplexity.org/Metis Center for Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering | Arizona State University: https://metis.asu.edu/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, e-mail us at futurecitiespodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @FutureCitiesPod. Learn more about the Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN) at urexsrn.net.

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Dr. Thomas P. Seager (IG: @seagertp T: @seagertp ) is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ and he is also the CEO of Morozkoforge (IG: @Morozkoforge, FB: @Morozkoforge T: @Morozkoforge).  Dr. Seager is not your typical professor that relies on the information he is given. His teaching and research is focused on a new approach called Self-Actual Engineering, which is about designing our infrastructure, our relationships, and our lives to reach our fullest human potential. In this episode we discuss the life altering experience that led him down a path in search of better health and a happier life, what he has learned along the way, and how he got into cold exposure, i.e., ice baths. During that journey he and his business partners (Jason Stauffer and Adrienne Jezick) started Morozkoforge, the finest ice baths in the world (used by biohacking genius Ben Greenfield and podcast superstar Joe Rogan). Dr. Seager gives a ton of information such as Why cold exposure is important, The challenges of getting started with cold exposure and how to work around that, and What sets Morozkoforge head and shoulders above the rest. In the truest sense of helping others Dr. Seager provides his writings to anyone wanting to learn more where he writes from his engineering expertise in resilience, finance, and his personal experiences as a father, a scientist, a writer, a journalist, an artist, and an entrepreneur. This information is provided for free at any of the following: Morozkoforge Journal www.seagertp.substack.com www.medium.com

Teamwork facilitation in engineering classes, where students must collaboratively develop a solution to complex, open-ended problems, is uniquely challenging. The role of the instructor extends from supporting students in the development of necessary technical knowledge and skills to helping teams figure out their collaborative workflow processes. Dr. Nies talks to us about his extensive teaching experience facilitating teamwork in large engineering classes – in person and online, provides reflections about the value of social bonding and trust building among team members, as well as practical advice on team formation, conflict resolution and student engagement in the learning process.Bio:Dr. Larry Nies is a professor at Purdue university with appointments in Civil Engineering and Environmental and Ecological Engineering. He has been teaching Sustainable Engineering courses at Purdue since founding them in 2002. He is a licensed Professional Engineer with research interests spanning across macro-scale human systems down to nano-scale molecular processes. More recently, he has been researching how to transform industrial and urban systems toward a sustainable trajectory, primarily through water and carbon footprint assessment.Dr. Nies has been recognized numerous times for his outstanding achievements in engineering teaching and counseling by various groups including Purdue University, the Society of Environmental and Ecological Engineering (SEEE), and the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. Today our discussion is focused on his long running work to support engineering project teams in undergraduate classrooms.

Engineering Professor Kerry Black says that engineers working with First Nations need to focus on building relationships not just buildings. She's passionate that her profession has some fundamental changes to make if they are going to be part of reconciliation. The post Reconciliation and Serving the World Through Sustainable Engineering appeared first on Porcupine Podcast.

People often think of infrastructure as merely physical assets, but they are the outcome of cultural preferences and how we generate knowledge. In this episode, Professor Mikhail Chester (@mikhailchester) of Arizona State University interviews Professor Thaddeus Miller (@Thad_Miller) of University of Massachusetts Amherst about infrastructure governance, the knowledge systems embedded in organizations and governance networks, and the values or assumptions built into those systems. We also hear about complexity and future problems, as well as the importance of transdisciplinary knowledge co-generation to solve problems in the Anthropocene.The Infrastructure and the Anthropocene Forum took place from December 7-9, 2020 and was moderated by Prof. Mikhail Chester of Arizona State University. The forum was hosted by the Infrastructure Misfits and Arizona State University's Metis Center for Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering.See the whole Infrastructure and the Anthropocene playlist on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvz_faOzavaSD40LmDr4RknZZxWAVqwGpInfrastructure Misfits (un)Society: http://www.infrastructurecomplexity.org/Metis Center for Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering | Arizona State University: https://metis.asu.edu/––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, e-mail us at futurecitiespodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @FutureCitiesPod. Learn more about the Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN) at urexsrn.net.

This week, Charli and Michelle (filling in while Bethany is on maternity leave) talk about how to develop a strategic ABM program. Charli interviews Selena Rodgers Dickerson, president, CEO, and chief visionary of SARCOR LLC. SARCOR is a growing woman-owned small business enterprise that provides engineering, project management, and construction management to private, corporate, and municipal clients. Its divisions possess the technical and management capabilities to provide innovative solutions to challenging projects and to provide engineering services, customized management solutions, and maintain sustainability. Interview @ 19:01SARCOR LLCTwitterLinkedInSelena's Survivor StoryCharli founded Empowering Pumps, LLC in 2011. It is a digital media and marketing services company. http://charlikmatthews.com/my-story/https://empowering-brands.comhttps://empoweringpumps.comResources and Links:Get the digital editionSign up for Empowering Pumps & Equipment newsletter. Nominate an Industry Person of the Week.Empowering Women - Wed, March 10th (every second Wed)Empowering Brands - Tues. March 16th (every third Tuesday)Empowering Women in Industry PodcastIndustry Person of the Week Vaughan Chopper PumpsField Formulas for Plunger PumpsEngineers WeekConnect with us:Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagramhttps://empoweringpumps.com/email: podcast@empoweringpumps.com#EmpoweringIndustryPodcastSound byhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Our guest this week, Sam Shulman, is completing his Master's of Sustainable Engineering in the Faculty of Forestry at the University of British Columbia (UBC). His research is focused on developing an advanced, multi-material connection for prefabricated mass timber buildings that allows for efficient assembly/disassembly at the building's end-of-life. Questions Answered: Can we construct a fire-resistant building out of wood? What are some of the biggest mass-timber structures we can build? What does sustainable infrastructure look like? Are we going to run out of concrete? How can we maximize the renewability and sustainability of our cities? ...and much, much more! Topics & Concepts Sustainability Old Growth vs. Harvested Forests Carbon Abatement Forest Protection & Timber Constructions Carbon Sequesteration The Industrial Revolution Mass Timber: A Revolution in Fire Safety The End of Concrete Wood: It's Renewable! Oxymoron of the Day: Building Disassembly Empire State of Wood Land Conversion: The Great Enemy of Forests Ethical Considerations Engineering Design: Form & Function The Philosophy of Structure & Design Note: For a deeper dive into climate change, check out Episode 8 with Alex Pace! Please send us any and all feedback about this week's episode, or any of the 44 releases so far -- reach us at abstractcast@gmail.com Sam would love to hear from you too -- reach him at samuel.e.shulman@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abstractcast/message

In this podcast episode, I interview Jason Quinn from Sustainable Engineering.Jason offers an introduction to the Passive House concept (essentially a home that is as cheap as possible to heat). You'll learn how the science behind this movement can help you make better decisions when buying an existing home, renovating to add warmth, or building new.For links / show notes, visit: https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/passivehouse

To prevent extreme weather events like the bushfires we've seen in Australia and now California, as well as rising sea levels, warmer temperatures and the depletion of food and water, we must rethink how we use our natural resources.Sustainable engineering is a field dedicated to delivering low-energy design projects in the built environment. It focuses on finding ways that promote sustainable models of production and consumption, and has diverse applications in all areas of life. In this episode, Tom is joined by Professor Michele John and Associate Professor Wahidul Biswas. Michele is Director of the Sustainable Engineering Group at Curtin and Wahidul is an Associate Professor in Curtin's School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering.What is sustainable engineering? [01:10]Current sustainable engineering projects [03:00]What will happen if we don't embrace sustainable engineering? [05:46]Can developing nations afford to embrace sustainable engineering? [07:40]Is sustainable engineering expensive? [09:40]What are some of the roadblocks? [12.20]Could Australia become a world leader in this space? [13:50]What can individuals do? [16:40]Learn moreProfessor Michele JohnAssociate Professor Wahidul BiswasSustainable Engineering GroupSEG research focusA call to action for engineers on climate change10 advancements in environmental engineeringTop 5 sustainable buildings in AustraliaClimate change and coronavirus: Five charts about the biggest carbon crashGot any questions, or suggestions for future topics?Email thefutureof@curtin.edu.au.Curtin University supports academic freedom of speech. The views expressed in The Future Of podcast may not reflect those of the university.Music: OKAY by 13ounce Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Music promoted by Audio LibraryYou can read the full transcript for the episode here.

Hello Capital Region! This is the Hudson Mohawk Magazine on WOOC-LP 105.3 FM Troy, WOOS-LP 98.9 FM Schenectady, broadcasting from The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy. First, HMM correspondent Alexis Goldsmith talks with Jamella Anderson about the Free Food Fridge Project. Then, On Reclaiming History, Livonia speaks with Elevate518 members Breye Boddie, Destini Harris, and Camille Hobbs about their organization and their Black Lives Matter event held on August 1st Then, Carson Reay speaks with Troy Regenerative Farm representative Mark Russo about Urban Animal Husbandry and its benefits in the city of Troy After that, in part six of a seven part conversation, Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry talks with long-time activist, educator, and labor organizer David V. Walker. Finally, Jared Singer talks with Dr. Yanna Liang, Department Chair of the Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering at the University of Albany, about PFAS chemicals, remediation of these chemicals, and its impact on the environment. But first, headlines.

Dr. Yanna Liang is a Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Environmental and Sustainable Engineering at the University of Albany. Dr. Liang researches pollution remediation, water treatment, and renewable energy sources. Prof. Liang discusses PFAS remediation with Jared Wesley Singer of the Water Justice Lab. The acronym PFAS is short for Poly- and per- FluoroAlkyl Substances--a diverse class of chemicals including the specific chemicals PFOA and PFOS. It's fortuitous that our interview occured on Friday July 31st 2020, since on the previous day the NYS Department of Health officially established maximum contamination levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water at 10 parts per trillion (ppt), each. You can learn more about Dr. Liang's research at the webage of the "Sustainable Design Research Lab". Links: Sustainable Design Research Lab Webpage: https://vbrock30.wixsite.com/lianglab faculty webpage: https://www.albany.edu/environmental-sustainable-engineering/faculty/yanna-liang And Governor Cuomo's announcement of PFOA and PFOS MCLs in drinking water: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-first-nation-drinking-water-standard-emerging-contaminant-14-dioxane

For July 2020, we are featuring research from across Environmental and Ecological Engineering (known as EEE at Purdue) in three episodes.  This third episode hosted by John Sutherland, the Fehsenfeld Family Head of Environmental and Ecological Engineering and features an interview with Professor Fu Zhao, an international leader in life cycle engineering, who also has a joint appointment in mechanical engineering.   Zhao discusses the environmental approach to industrial sustainability which explores the impact of processes and products on the environment across their life span. His research team in the Sustainable Engineering, Technology and Systems Lab studies a wide range of areas including 3D printer emissions, sustainable electronics, energy efficiency of digital manufacturing and rare earth elements.   For more podcasts, visit the Purdue Engineering podcast website. 

Ok who knew that catching the air and cleaning it so you can release it back out into the wild was a thing? Not my black ass. But you know who did?!...Dr. Evvan Morton, Ph.D. sure tf did! Evvan Morton recently obtained her PhD in Sustainable Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). She also received a certificate in Responsible Innovation in Science, Engineering and Society. Evvan received her Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and her Master's degree in Sustainable Engineering from ASU. She was a National Science Foundation IGERT-SUN Fellow and ASU's 2018 Martin Luther King Jr. Student Servant-Leadership Awardee. She is also the co-founder and Vice President of BioGals, a non-profit organization empowering women of color in STEM through study abroad experiences. Evvan's research examines the effectiveness of US policies that govern carbon dioxide emissions and atmospheric concentrations to mitigate climate change and explores what new policies are needed to promote carbon dioxide removal. Motivated to bridge the gap between science and decision-making, she looks forward to a career in science policy to develop innovative policies for transitioning to a sustainable energy future. Twitter: @E_doubleV_PhD Here are some resources for you: BioGals www.biogals.com www.facebook.com/biogals Instagram and Twitter: @thebiogals Environmental Justice Sunrise Movement Deep South Center for Environmental Justice HBCU climate change conference Dr. Robert Bullard- the father of environmental justice Climate Change and Science Policy Resources Carbon180 Center for Negative Carbon Emissions (my lab) Professor Katharine Hayhoe (she is very good at explaining climate change issues for a broad audience) Arizona Science Policy Network National Science Policy Network --- 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/just-a-thought-el/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/just-a-thought-el/support

Peter Schlosser is the vice president and vice provost of the Global Futures Laboratory at Arizona State University. He is the University Professor of Global Futures and holds joint appointments in the School of Sustainability, the School of Earth and Space Exploration in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. The laboratory has been launched to harness the innovative capacity of academia and develop options for sound management of the planet.  Professor Schlosser is one of the world’s leading earth scientists, with expertise in the Earth’s hydrosphere and how humans affect the planet’s natural state. His research interests include studies of water movement and its variability in natural systems (oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater) using natural and anthropogenic trace substances and isotopes as ’dyes’ or as ‘radioactive clocks.’ He also studies ocean/atmosphere gas exchange; reconstruction of continental paleotemperature records using groundwater as archive; anthropogenic impact on natural systems and sustainable development as academic discipline. His research adds to the basic understanding of ocean circulation and the ocean's role in climate. The same principles are used to investigate groundwater flow in shallow and deep aquifers, providing results that are relevant for environmental risk and impact studies. He has published more than 180 articles in leading journals.

Evvan Morton, a PhD candidate in Sustainable Engineering, has always been interested in using science to solve problems. With encouragement from teachers and mentors, she decided to pursue a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Women of color are under-represented in STEM fields, and going into a field where not many people look like you can make for a lonely experience. During a research project in Belize, Evvan realized the power of travel and working with diverse populations of people in providing opportunities for empathy and creating a broader sense of community and belonging. In order to provide opportunities to others, she co-founded BioGals, a nonprofit organization focused on the success of women of color in STEM fields through research and study abroad opportunities. Come learn how Evvan is transforming lives not only through her research efforts, but also by creating opportunities for other women to have their own transformative experiences.

Evvan Morton, a PhD candidate in Sustainable Engineering, has always been interested in using science to solve problems. With encouragement from teachers and mentors, she decided to pursue a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Women of color are under-represented in STEM fields, and going into a field where not many people look like you can make for a lonely experience. During a research project in Belize, Evvan realized the power of travel and working with diverse populations of people in providing opportunities for empathy and creating a broader sense of community and belonging. In order to provide opportunities to others, she co-founded BioGals, a nonprofit organization focused on the success of women of color in STEM fields through research and study abroad opportunities. Come learn how Evvan is transforming lives not only through her research efforts, but also by creating opportunities for other women to have their own transformative experiences.

In this episode we cover the saltwater system, the heart and soul of Shoals Marine Laboratory. Find out how students feel about our marine science education, how our engineering interns support marine research, and how you can help to conserve our worlds oceans!

Welcome to Season 2 of Civil Conversations! Today, we chat with Dr. Katie Indarawis, a research professor in Environmental Engineering at UF focusing on water treatment. In addition to her exciting research in alternative treatment systems and reverse osmosis, she also developed the Intro to Sustainable Engineering course and incorporates sustainability in her work. In this episode, we get a broad outlook on traditional water treatment, and then take a dive into current innovations and research in alternative treatments. Then, we discuss sustainability as applied to engineering and the importance of Life Cycle Assessments, or LCAs.Tune in for an informative and inspiring episode about the role engineers have in sustainability, our water systems, and adapting to changing climate. Show Notes:Water Treatment VideoWater Treatment ProcessReverse Osmosis Thank you for tuning in! Civil Conversations is a podcast about civil engineering exploring exciting research, projects, and innovations in the field through interviews with academics and professionals! This is an independent project of the University of Florida Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers. If you enjoyed the show, please share with your friends! Follow us on: Facebook LinkedIn Website You can contact the show by emailing civilconversations.pod@gmail.comGive us your feedback to make this show better!Short Feedback SurveyMusic by Poddington BearProduced, Edited, and Hosted by Sophia SemenskySupported by the UF American Society of Civil Engineers Chapter Image: Perth reverse osmosis desalination plant (Australia)

The team at Nori believes that the best ideas come out of creative tension, so they are soliciting feedback on the completed draft of their white paper in order to identify any unanswered questions or potential issues before moving forward. In fact, the Reversapalooza Summit was designed for that very purpose. Dr. Klaus Lackner is the director of ASU’s Center for Negative Carbon Emissions (CNCE) and professor at the School of Sustainable Engineering. His research interests include closing the carbon cycle through direct air capture, carbon sequestration, carbon foot-printing, and energy and environmental policy. Klaus was the first to suggest the artificial air capture of carbon dioxide, and he invented the world’s first commercially demonstrated direct air capture units. From 2001 to 2014, Klaus served as the director of the Lenfest Center for Sustainable Energy, and his work has been featured in The New Yorker, Scientific Americanand the Washington Post. Today, Klaus joins Ross, Christophe and Paul to offer his feedback on the Nori whitepaper. Klaus explains why he likes the idea of breaking the carbon offset model and offering compensation based on actual carbon removed. He also shares his concerns around Nori’s customers, the verification challenges they face, and the issue of permanency. Listen in for spirited debate on retiring certificates in compliance markets and the potential decrease in value of Nori tokens as less expensive methods for collecting CO2 emerge.   Resources Klaus on RCC EP07 COMET-Farm Coinbase   Key Takeaways  [1:58] What Klaus likes about the Nori whitepaper Breaks model of carbon offsets Nori pays for actual removal Incentives better than market for mitigation Allows for balancing of carbon budget  [5:43] Klaus’ questions around Nori’s customers Compliance market vs. volunteers Start with large buyers (i.e.: corporations) Transition to microtransactions in high volume  [9:42] The verification challenge Nori faces Must work out standards method by method Baseline only works in certain class of applications [13:18] Klaus’ concerns over the permanency issue Existing markets require farmers to maintain practices for up to 100 years, only compensated for 20 Nori working with COMET-farm to determine minimum time before farmers will continue regardless [15:55] The categories of methodologies Ecological, industrial and hybrid One CRC = one metric ton of carbon removed (+/-10%) [19:01] Klaus’ reservations around retiring certificates CRC created with verification of carbon removal CRC non-transferrable as soon as purchased Compliance markets would accept CRCs (not tokens)  [24:22] The regulatory gray area of cryptocurrency Categorized as money, property and securities Clarification necessary to ensure compliance [26:45] Klaus’ concerns around market equilibrium Currency devalued as technology improves (cheaper to remove carbon) Encourages competition to increase profit margins Price at market level comes down with competition

We hear the term used all over the place: in music, on TV, in books– but what IS resilience? In this episode, we discuss resilience from the Social-Ecological-Technological Systems (SETS) perspective. To understand what resilience means from this perspective, we interviewed urban resilience experts from each of these three disciplines. Dr. Nancy Grimm is a professor of ecology in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) and a co-director of the Urban Resilience to Extremes Sustainability Research Network (UREx SRN). Dr. Marta Berbes is a postdoctoral fellow in the UREx SRN. Dr. Dan Eisenberg received his PhD in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at ASU and he studies resilience and network science. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, e-mail us at futurecitiespodcast@gmail.com or find us on Twitter @FutureCitiesPod.

“The CO2 problem is a waste management problem … If I were to dump my garbage in front of your house and you complained, I would say, ‘Now wait a minute. I’m 20% better than I was last year. I want a reward!’ … If you put it in this context, you see it immediately looks silly. The difference is, it really changes the way you think about the problem.” Ross and Christophe are joined by Dr. Klaus Lackner, the director of ASU’s Center for Negative Carbon Emissions (CNCE) and professor at the School of Sustainable Engineering. The CNCE is known for advancing carbon management technologies to capture carbon dioxide directly from the air in an outdoor operating environment. Today Klaus explains how he conceived of the windmill-sized structures that could scrub CO2 from the air and how these towers prove to be a more efficient solution than planting trees.  Ross, Christophe and Klaus also discuss CO2 as a waste management issue, comparing the way society eventually addressed sewage with the current problem surrounding carbon emissions. Klaus offers his take on the feasibility of retrofitting coal plants for carbon capture, the politics of carbon sequestration, and the decreasing cost of carbon capture technology. Listen in to understand how putting a price on CO2 could balance our carbon budget and the role volunteers are likely to play in prompting government action.   Key Takeaways   [2:59] Klaus’ eureka moment around carbon sequestration Proposal to build tower that would turn wind energy into heat Realized structure could be 100X more efficient in reducing carbon footprint   [7:22] The concept of a moisture swing Plastic coated in absorptive resin Pulls CO2 out of air when dry, releases when wet   [8:53] Why trees aren’t an efficient method of sequestering carbon Scale problem (not enough land available to keep up with current emissions) Would compete with food production Klaus’ structures could extract 1,000X faster than trees Structures would not be in competition for agricultural land Excess CO2 could be converted to liquid fuel   [14:28] How viewing CO2 as a waste management problem would change the game Comparison with sewage, must be properly treated and disposed of Either dispose safely or not make in first place Air capture functions like street sweeper Can’t just make less CO2, must collect what put out Oil industry injecting CO2 in ground for EOR is not enough Far more opportunity to store carbon than can be made from coal, oil and gas   [20:46] Klaus’ work around diffused carbon capture Carbon capture industry can never be carbon neutral Must be balanced through removal   [22:33] Why Klaus is skeptical of the proposal to retrofit coal plants for carbon capture Coal plants not designed for this (inefficient, cheap) Price would jump, not economically viable Coal can’t compete with natural gas as it is Old coal plants will become stranded assets   [26:26] Small power plants vs. large power plants Bigger not always better, consider cost and scale Reduced risk in small plants that don’t last If assumptions incorrect, can pivot after two years   [30:34] Klaus’ insight around the politics of carbon sequestration Similar to sewage discussion in 1800’s Trigger event necessary to spur change Dire economic consequences if unprepared   [32:00] The role of volunteers in prompting government action Volunteers can lead way, i.e.: recycling movement   [33:53] How to foot the bill for carbon sequestration Take one ton from ground, must demonstrate that one ton put away May motivate to replace carbon with renewables  Cannot predict if cheaper to bury carbon or replace   [40:01] The alarming rate of increasing carbon emissions 280 ppm before Industrial Revolution 300 ppm by 1900 Currently 400 ppm, increases by 2-3 ppm per year Will reach 450 ppm in 15-17 years CO2 emissions grow with economies   [45:06] The decreasing cost of carbon sequestration  Climeworks went from $600/ton to $400/ton First of kind always expensive, technology can drive costs down Klaus believes $60/ton is possible Automation makes revolutionary change possible Could collect thousands of tons of CO2 on few acres of land   [50:11] Klaus’ take on the future of the air capture industry Transition to waste management paradigm Develop like other technologies (more affordable) Volunteers to spur change (i.e.: individuals, corporations) Air capture one of many players in game Price on CO2, world could balance carbon budget Cannot solve problem by stopping growth   Connect with Ross & Christophe   Nori Carbon A List   Resources   ASU Center for Negative Carbon Emissions Klaus Lackner, PhD IPCC Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage Sleipner CO2 Storage Climeworks  

On October 28, at the Statewide conference of the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association, Ryan and David, along with guest host Jeff McVey, and guests Milagros Zingoni & Ram Pendyala presented on Engagement by Podcast (and how you can (and should) make your own podcast) -- and also our final episode in the Walkable City Podcast Book Club. Ram Pendyala is a Professor of Transportation Systems and Director of a USDOT-sponsored University Transportation Center in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University Milagros Zingoni is an Assistant Professor at The Design School, at Arizona State University (and Mesa resident). Jeff McVey is the Manager of Downtown Transformation for the City of Mesa. David and Ryan make podcasts.

The Cleaning Product Industry is changing the way it does boes business. Melissa Grande is Associate Director, Sustainability Initiatives at the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). Since 2012, Melissa has served as a leader developing and supporting ACI’s Sustainability Programs and Sustainability Committee. She manages ACI’s annual Sustainability Metrics Collection Program, Charter for Sustainable Cleaning, and development of ACI’s biennial Sustainability Report. Melissa earned a BS in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and graduated with a MS in Civil, Environmental, and Sustainable Engineering from Arizona State University. Prior to joining ACI, she worked at The Sustainability Consortium as a research associate in the Home and Personal Care Sector. LinkedIn Twitter

With the recent acquisition of Whole Foods Market by Amazon, it’s a good time to listen to Green Connections Radio host’s fascinating conversation with Whole Foods Markets’ Global Head of Sustainable Facilities, Kathy Loftus. Kathy initiated some innovative strategies to reduce the enormous energy consumption of the retailer’s 420 stores and myriad other buildings. How will those change? Or, will Amazon learn from WF’s strategies for the rest of its buildings?  (Her previous title was Global Head of Energy Efficiency etc., so that’s the title used in the episode, which aired originally a couple of years ago.) Listen to Kathy tell us about the following, among other topics: Whole Foods' energy portfolio - sources? % renewable? Putting the freezers “to bed” at night to reduce energy consumption How little things can be signs of bigger issues – and solutions Balancing customer access and selection with WF quality standards How they price their products – and her answer to their image as “Whole Paycheck” Career tips for this evolving role And more! Thank you for subscribing to Green Connections on iTunes or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! To learn more about Kathy Loftus and Green Connections Radio, go to www.greenconnectionsradio.com. Also, join our Private Facebook Group and share your insights! Join our mailing list to stay up to date on the top podcasts! Email us: info@greenconnectionsradio.com or reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson   Listen to Kathy Loftus, Global Leader of Sustainable Engineering and Energy Management for Whole Foods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Thomas P Seager is an Associate Professor in the School of Sustainable Engineering & the Built Environment and Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Decision Sciences (SEEDS) studio at Arizona State University in Tempe AZ. Dr. Seager leads research teams working at the boundaries of engineering and social science to understand resilient infrastructure systems, the life-cycle environmental consequences of emerging energy technologies, novel approaches to teamwork and communication in socio-technical integrative settings, and engineering ethics education. Current research sponsors include the National Science Foundation, the US Army Corp of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency, and several industry partners. Additionally, Dr. Seager serves as Chairman of two startup companies: eXperiential Sustainability Ethics Training (XSETGames) publishes a twitter-based game simulating the Tragedy of the Commons that is used by dozens of Universities on three different continents, while Building Integrated Solar Thermal Electricity Generation (BISTEG-USA) is developing full-scale working sculptures that create electricity from sunlight without using photovoltaics. Lastly, Dr. Seager founded the non-profit Sustainability Conoscente Network as a mechanism for sharing knowledge related to systems approaches to sustainable technologies. The Conoscente holds the International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technologies in May of every year (issst2015.net).

Whole Foods' Global Leader of Sustainable Engineering and Energy Management, Kathy Loftus, will discuss how the company weaves its Green Mission into everything it undertakes, and how this has enabled it to emerge as the nation's leading green food retailer.

The nature of a writing project, whether it is for a class or for publication or for a thesis/dissertation, impacts the expectations faculty have of that writing. Dr. Subramanian Rajan and Dr. Edward Kavazanjian, from the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, discuss how they approach different types of writing and what they expect of writing that is for a class, for publication, or for the thesis/dissertation and the nature of the feedback they give for each type. They also talk about the importance of organization, creating an outline, and amount of effort required to accomplish quality writing.

Aan boord 06-05-2010: Wie denkt dat een vlieger alleen maar voor de lol op het strand gebruikt kan worden, heeft het mis. Aan de TU Delft wordt onderzoek gedaan naar de mogelijkheid om door middel van vliegers energie te besparen en op te wekken. Rolf van der Vlugt, onderzoeksmedewerker van ASSET (Aerospace for Sustainable Engineering and Technology) aan de TU Delft legt uit waar een vlieger allemaal goed voor kan zijn. Kapitein Andi Manser geeft zijn visie op het idee om vliegers in de scheepvaart in te zetten.

Aan boord 06-05-2010: Wie denkt dat een vlieger alleen maar voor de lol op het strand gebruikt kan worden, heeft het mis. Aan de TU Delft wordt onderzoek gedaan naar de mogelijkheid om door middel van vliegers energie te besparen en op te wekken. Rolf van der Vlugt, onderzoeksmedewerker van ASSET (Aerospace for Sustainable Engineering and Technology) aan de TU Delft legt uit waar een vlieger allemaal goed voor kan zijn. Kapitein Andi Manser geeft zijn visie op het idee om vliegers in de scheepvaart in te zetten.