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In the 16th century, control of colonies and gold bullion gave Spain the edge; 17th-century Netherlands profited from trade and finance; 18th-century France gained from its larger population, while 19th-century British power rested on its primacy in the Industrial Revolution and its navy. In the era of Kennedy and Khrushchev, power resources were measured in terms of nuclear missiles, industrial capacity, and numbers of men under arms and tanks lined up ready to cross the plains of Eastern Europe. But the global information age of the 21st century is quickly rendering these traditional markers of power obsolete, remapping power relationships

For centuries, the West has produced stories about the future in which humans use advanced science and technology to transform the Earth. Michael Rawson uses a wide range of works that include Francis Bacon's New Atlantis, the science fiction novels of Jules Verne, and even the speculations of think tanks like the RAND Corporation to reveal the environmental paradox at the heart of these narratives: the single-minded expectation of unlimited growth on a finite planet.

Our climate future is not yet written. What if we act as if we love the future? Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures. Through clear-eyed...

Rising Tides: Adapting to Coastal Maine’s Future captures the voices of people living and working along Maine’s changing coast. Through long-form conversations with oyster farmers and other aquaculturalists, fishermen, scientists, and community leaders, the series explores how environmental, economic, and cultural forces are reshaping the working waterfront.Maine’s coast sits on the frontlines of global change. Warming waters, shifting fisheries, new industries, and increasing pressure on access and infrastructure are transforming ways of life that have endured for generations. Rather ...

*NATIONAL BESTSELLER* Is a global pandemic what it took to show us that saving our planet is possible? In the absence of motorized boats and gondolas, Venice’s waters have returned to a sparkling blue color. Deer have been spotted roaming cities in Italy, and mountain goats recently took over...

In this episode of the Green Futures Corridor podcast, we explore the Cherangani Forest Landscape and why protecting it matters for everyday life, livelihoods, and long-term community resilience.The Cherangani Forest is a vital water tower and biodiversity hotspot that supports clean water, fertile soils, climate regulation, and sustainable livelihoods for surrounding communities. Through this conversation, we unpack the close connection between healthy ecosystems and human wellbeing, and why conservation is not only an environmental concern, but also a social and economic one.Featuring voices...

Technology rules us as much as laws do. It shapes the legal, social, and ethical environments in which we act. Every time we cross a street, drive a car, or go to the doctor, we submit to the silent power of technology. Yet, much of the time, the influence of technology on our lives goes unchallenged by citizens and our elected representatives. Our embrace of novel technological pathways, Sheila Jasanoff shows, leads to a complex interplay among technology, ethics, and human rights.

When it comes to the natural world, Australia is home to a disproportionately large share of the world's riches. That means we Australians are caretakers of a unique natural heritage in a land which tolerates few mistakes. So how are we doing? In Quarterly Essay 48 Tim Flannery says: we're often failing nature. In the clash between money and conservation, money usually wins.

Yes, the world faces substantial environmental challenges - climate change, pollution, and extinction. But the surprisingly good news is that we have solutions to these problems. In the past 50 years, a remarkable number of environmental problems have been solved while substantial progress is ongoing on others. The Optimistic Environmentalist chronicles these remarkable success stories. Endangered species - from bald eagles to gray whales - pulled back from the precipice of extinction.

A bold manifesto arguing that the most complex challenges we face today—as individuals, businesses, and a society—require us to ask deeper questions, not seek easier answers “With this beautifully written book, Seth Goldenberg awakens the gifts we all possess: wonder, optimism, and the...

Made for nature lovers and audiophiles alike, Future Ecologies explores our eco-social relationships through stories, science, music, and soundscapes. Every episode is an invitation to see the world in a new light — weaving together narrative and interviews with expert knowledge holders. The format varies: from documentary storytelling to stream-of-consciousness sound collage, and beyond. Episodes are released only when they're ready, not on a fixed schedule (but approximately monthly). This ad-free, independent podcast is supported by our listeners: https://www.futureecologies.net/join

Journalist and broadcaster Kate Quilton explores what the world might look like for animals in 2050. She talks to guests about some of the big challenges facing animals, such as the way we use technology, the food we eat, how we see and treat animals and our impact on nature. She explores how the choices we make today could influence the world animals - and us - enjoy in the future.

Ever wondered why you don't have anything to wear? Or asked yourself, how you can actually buy less but better?Fashion Our Future is your crash course in how the fashion industry really works and how it's handling demands for better ethical practices... and better quality clothing. Knowledge is power and you're about to hear from some of the most revolutionary leaders in sustainability to the most innovative designers that are challenging the status quo.Across five series, Craftsmanship and Luxury, Untangling The Supply Chain, Empowering Fashion Workers, The Next Generation of Influence and ...

A series for people seeking practical examples of the pioneering organizations and communities going beyond sustainability and leading the way towards a better future. Regenerative organisation specialist Hannah Temple interviews groundbreaking entrepreneurs, activists and community leaders, inviting them to share their stories, work, lessons learned and personal practices. Listeners will gain inspiration, guidance and actions for how to make their own organisations and initiatives more supportive of a thriving future for us all. Hannah is the founder of TealCo and the notes from the show can ...

Welcome to Conversations for the Future where we delve into the mysteries of psyche, nature, and cosmos to reimagine our place in the world and a viable human presence on this jeweled planet. We explore topics ranging from spirituality to science, from human development to cultural change, from the simple experiences of being human to the profound unfolding of the universe, all of which help bring meaning to our lives and a sense of our belonging to the world.

Lessons from the lives and experiences of those that have shaped the history, and will shape the future, of the US Air and Space forces.

What does EU climate policy need to look like to achieve the transformation to a net zero emissions economy by 2050? Tune into our podcast and learn about the four essential cross-cutting challenges on this path: fostering breakthrough INNOVATION, shifting INVESTMENT & finance, rolling out the INFRASTRUCTURE for a climate-neutral and resilient economy and, INTEGRATION of solutions across sectors. These four “I”s can make or break our chances to becoming climate neutral. Experts from different backgrounds will join in conversation to explore each of them and their relevance for EU ...

”Il Futuro è Già in Ritardo” racconta la sostenibilità attraverso la scoperta, il confronto e la discussione di 50 ragazzi tra i 16 e i 18 anni. Una generazione che farà la differenza, in procinto di dare il proprio voto alle elezioni politiche ma che con la loro influenza ha già spinto le generazioni al potere verso scelte per un futuro più sostenibile per l’ambiente, l’economia e la parità sociale. ”Il Futuro è Già in Ritardo” è un podcast di Fondazione CR Firenze prodotto da CENTERED Agency. Condotto da Davide Piludu Verdigris in collaborazione con Maddalena Sommadossi...

The Livable Future Podcast is an interview-based podcast with environmental scientists and activists who are making an impact in their community. This podcast focuses on global sustainability and features guests from around the world.

UN PODCAST PARA EL CAFÉ es un segmento de tertulia que busca hablar de temas importantes que no encajan en una entrevista y son de tipo filosófico, cultural, del diario vivir y repercute de alguna u otra forma en nuestras vidas. Un emprendimiento de Radio Futuro Internacional.