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Authors Paul Warde, Libby Robin, and Sverker Sörlin trace the emergence of the concept of the environment following World War II, a period characterized by both hope for a new global order and fear of humans' capacity for almost limitless destruction. It was at this moment that a new idea and a new narrative about the planet-wide impact of people's behavior emerged, closely allied to anxieties for the future. With the rise of "the environment", the authors argue, came new expertise, making certain kinds of knowledge crucial to understanding the future of our planet.

About biodiversity

Welcome to this series of thematic podcasts on Biodiversity.Each episode focuses on a different area of supporting Biodiversity.The primary objective of the podcast is to be a microlearning tool for gardners, landscapers and Biodiversity enthusiasts. The episode length is optimal for addressing neurodiversity needs and can therefore be enjoyed while you're on the move. This podcast is intended not only for landscaping professionals, but everyone curious on the topic of Biodiversity.Zoe Atlagic and Boncho Kostadinov are the podcast hosts. Zoe has a background in various botanical knowledge...

The Atlantic grey seal is globally rare—there are fewer grey seals in the world than African elephants—and Britain hosts 40 per cent of this world population. Over the course of a year in their lives, Susan Richardson comes to know a colony of seals, watching as it is hit by storms in the autumn pupping season, experiencing sociable winter haul-outs and sympathising as the colony scratch and fidget through their annual moult.