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Citizens’ assemblies bring the shared wisdom of ordinary people into political decision making on the climate and ecological crisis. They are increasingly being used at local, national and even global levels. But with what impact? Can they take us beyond the shortcomings of electoral and partisan politics? Can they make a real difference? This book explains why climate assemblies have captured the imagination of governments and activists alike, exploring the ways they can have a meaningful impact on climate politics.

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Welcome to Citizen Zoo's Rewilding Podcast! In this podcast we explore four of our favourite stories from our fantastic monthly newsletter which sums up the global rewilding news. Tune in to hear exciting and uplifting rewilding success stories from around the world, with Lucas, Elliot, Digby and guests. If you enjoy the podcast, please consider subscribing. If you would like to get involved in the UK, please consider volunteering. If you would like to support our work and our vision for a more rewilded future, please consider becoming a member at citizenzoo.org

In this fascinating exploration of the changing status of dogs and cats in society, pet lover and award-winning journalist David Grimm explores the rich and surprising history of our favorite companion animals. He treks the long and often torturous path from their wild origins to their dark days in the middle ages to their current standing as the most valued animals on Earth. For pet lovers or anyone interested in how we decide who gets to be a “person” in today’s world, Citizen Canine is a must-have. It is a pet tale like no other.

A groundbreaking volume from the president and CEO of the Appalachian Mountain Club makes the profound argument that to preserve the environment, a revolution must take place in which every person becomes a champion for nature and the outdoors. In The Outdoor Citizen, John Judge coins the term "the outdoor citizen" delivering his remarkably persuasive argument that we must all become citizens of the natural world, owning and instilling in the next generation a keen interest in the outdoors and reconnecting with life's most essential foundation: nature.    

A major emergency affecting a large number of people may occur anytime and anywhere. It may be a peacetime disaster such as a flood, tornado, fire, hurricane, blizzard or earthquake. It could be an enemy nuclear attack on the United States. In any type of general disaster, lives can be saved if people are prepared for the emergency, and know what actions to take when it occurs. This handbook, "In Time of Emergency" (1968), contains basic general information on both nuclear attack and major natural disasters. This general guidance supplements the specific instructions issued by local ...

Welcome to the Citizen Science Show, a place to share stories of purpose about ecology.We explore the diverse activities of passionate people who record observations, gather empirical evidence and use technology to uncover scientific proof for positive social, cultural and political change.We hope that these stories will inspire and encourage you to take action and become a Citizen Scientist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes solving climate change seems impossibly complex. This book offers hope. Drawing on the latest research, Mark Jaccard shows us how to recognize the absolutely essential actions (decarbonizing electricity and transport) and policies (regulations that phase out coal plants and gasoline vehicles, carbon tariffs). Rather than feeling paralyzed and pursuing ineffective efforts, we can all make a few key changes in our lifestyles to reduce emissions, to contribute to the urgently needed affordable energy transition in developed and developing countries.

Citizen Science, a podcast from SciStarter, spotlights the many ways communities are exploring and changing the world around them through public participation in science.

A podcast about Philosophy, Science & Technology, Meditation, and exploration of mind, consciousness and the big picture.

Welcome to Citizen One: Exploring Our Urban Future. I’m Douglas Stuart McDaniel—author, innovation veteran, and accidental urbanist—exploring the forces shaping the cities of tomorrow. It’s not just a conversation—it’s a call to action. Here, we challenge assumptions, explore bold ideas, and rethink what cities can be—both now and in the future. multiversethinking.substack.com

A citizen's podcast for planning humanity's future in space - exploring the social, political, technical, and scientific aspects of living off-Earth from the perspective of a space urban planner. Celestial Citizen is a platform for promoting a more equitable and just vision of planetary settlement beyond Earth. This podcast seeks to provide a medium for conversation and discourse around how to be a better interplanetary citizen and responsible steward of Earth. Key initiatives include making space exploration and settlement planning a diverse and inclusive enterprise while promoting ...

MODEL CITIZEN is an interview podcast that explores big, new ideas in politics and policy with captivating original thinkers ... premised on the idea that we have a duty as citizens and neighbors to build our mental models of the world with as little error, bias, and lunacy as possible. Guests discuss how they've arrived at their conclusions, mistakes they've made, people and methods they trust and distrust, and how they've changed their minds. Hosted by WILL WILKINSON, New York Times contributing opinion writer and former US Politics correspondent for The Economist

Brandon Carey and Jason Grady discuss evidence based medicine in EMS, the culture of EMS professionals, and what they face on a day to day basis.

UNESCO Green Citizens construit le pont entre l'expertise scientifique de l'UNESCO, les solutions locales citoyennes et la volonté des jeunes à s’engager dans la lutte contre le changement climatique. A ce jour, plus de 150 projets dans 65 pays sont mis en lumière grâce aux actions menées par des citoyens locaux. Cette série de podcasts présente 5 porteurs de projets qui parlent des problèmes qu'ils combattent, et 5 experts de l'UNESCO qui donnent leur point de vue sur la question et expliquent pourquoi il est important de soulever ces sujets. Enregistrés au cœur du désert de ...

Exploring Citizen Science is a podcast that explores the world of Citizen Science, as a discipline and philosophy. Host and journalist Alexander Damiano Ricci travels across Europe and holds interviews with researchers and project managers who are part of the COESO research project. Alexander Damiano embarks on this journey driven by the feeling that, over the past few years, science and experts appear to have experienced a sort of backlash from society. In fact, the host believes that many citizens distrust experts and scientific knowledge out front. Yet, the discipline of Citizen Science ...

Connecting Citizens to Science (CCS) is a global health and development podcast that brings together research, practice and lived experience to examine complex health challenges and inequities. Through open conversation, the podcast amplifies the voices of those most affected and explores how global health issues are understood and addressed in real-world settings. Each episode is led by an expert guest co-host who brings subject expertise and practical insight to ground the discussion in current realities. Conversations feature people working on the front lines of global health, including ...

This program is read by Carl Pope and Charles Pellett with an introduction read by the author. From Mayor Michael Bloomberg and former head of the Sierra Club Carl Pope comes a manifesto on how the benefits of taking action on climate change are concrete, immediate, and immense. They explore...

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Coup Save America is a weekly talk show hosted by Sean St. Heart that plants the mental seeds of social change by inciting a politically progressive (peaceful) coup of knowledgeable citizens to challenge the status quo. Each episode focuses on a specific issue, featuring expert guests and interviews with the people who are most affected by the problems in our country. The show uses a sociological approach to raise awareness, ponder solutions, and consider the various perspectives. Coup Save America hopes to create an avenue for our nation to reach its potential for greatness! Coup Save ...