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Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think we live in the most violent age ever seen. Yet as New York Times bestselling author Steven Pinker shows in this startling and engaging new work, just the opposite is true: violence has been diminishing for millennia and we may be living in the most peaceful time in our species's existence.

Central Park birder Christian Cooper takes us beyond the viral video that shocked a nation and into a world of avian adventures, global excursions, and the unexpected lessons you can learn from a life spent looking up. "Wondrous . . . captivating.”—Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of...

How do we 'do food better?' Better Food. Better World. poses this very question to listeners working in food policy and concerned global citizens alike. Over the course of 6 episodes, author Elizabeth Nyamayaro paints an audio picture of food systems around the world and the people involved from production to consumption, from farm to plate. In a world where 811 million people go to bed hungry every single night, while enough food to feed 2 billion people is wasted every single year, this podcast challenges all of us to think differently about food. Better Food. Better World. is a United ...

Visions of a Better World is a podcast series produced and hosted by Global Visions association. The series brings together people to discuss themes, ideas and theories regarding the mission of making the world a better place.Global Visions is a non-profit association based in Helsinki, Finland with the purpose of bringing people and organisations together and developing ideas aimed at building a better world.Follow and learn more:Instagram: globalvisionsryBluesky: globalvisions.bsky.socialTikTok: globalvisionsryLinkedin: Global VisionsSee our panels on YouTube: GlobalVisionsryMore information...

Stronger communities begin with good health — for everyone. The "Good Health, Better World" podcast series from UPMC Health Plan brings experts together to discuss some of health care’s most important (and often challenging) topics. Learn more at upmchealthplan.com/goodhealth

Join Shawn Klassen-Koop, co-author of "Building a Better World in Your Backyard - Instead of Being Angry at Bad Guys", for short episodes introducing ideas you can use to make a huge, positive, global difference from your own home! Prioritize comfort over sacrifice while saving thousands of dollars!

Learn useful life hacks. Get new perspectives. Be inspired by others. Listen to stories from DBS' Live More, Bank Less sustainable lifestyle portal where you can explore tips and tricks to make your daily life more convenient and hassle-free. Especially in ways that contribute to a more sustainable future. Something we can all be a part of by embracing a more earth-friendly lifestyle filled with purpose! https://www.dbs.com/livemore/index.html

Small Conversations for a Better World Podcast with hosts Gillian McCormick and Susannah Steers brings you interviews with experts, thought-leaders and influencers to answer the question "what is health?" More than the absence of disease, health is influenced by our connections and communities and a whole host of factors not always easily understood. Listen in to gain new insights into how to be healthy individuals, families and communities.

This year marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of the first telescope. On this week’s show, we reflect on how telescopes have changed our perception of our place in the universe, how small we are in size, space, and time. Our guests include Dava Sobel, author of The Planets, Vatican Astronomer Father Chris Corbally, and astronaut Paul Richards.

We live in a world running out of space, resources, and time. There are solutions. We can build a better world - a world that is fair, healthy, and prosperous. But this requires transformative change. Why Tree Planters Podcast you ask? Well, there's a great proverb that goes as follows:“A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.”We feel there's a scarcity of tree planters in positions of power these days. Each month we look at problems and solutions relating to how we live in modern society, including those of sprawl and associated ...

What if one idea could change everything? Are you passionate about supporting our planet, creative entrepreneurship, and making a positive impact? Ideas That Inspire brings you real conversations with everyday people doing incredible things—innovators, eco-conscious business owners and passionate individuals who are building businesses and lives with purpose. Hosted by Emily, your go-to cheerleader for turning ideas into impact. I started Ideas That Inspire to showcase people, brands, and businesses making a real difference. As a small business owner, I know how hard it is to stand out, so I...