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In this podcast we will talk about an important topic, Global Warming. I hope you enjoy listening to it!

What is global warming? Is the world really getting hotter? Is it our fault? What might happen and are we too late to act?

Our best-selling backgrounder, Global Warming, tackles the big questions around climate change. In only 120 minutes, this pithy pocket guide will quickly get you up to speed on the world's biggest issue.

"Flooding of Coast, Caused by Global Warming, Has Already Begun" is from the September 03, 2016 United States section of The New York Times. It was written by Justin Gillis and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"Zika Outbreak Could Be an Omen of the Global Warming Threat" is from the Health section of The New York Times. It was written by Justin Gillis and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels we burn. How did we end up in this mess? In this masterful new history, Andreas Malm claims it all began in Britain with the rise of steam power. But why did manufacturers turn from traditional sources of power, notably water mills, to an engine fired by coal? Contrary to established views, steam offered neither cheaper nor more abundant energy - but rather superior control of subordinate labor.

We’re running out of time. Fossil fuels are choking the planet and renewable energy isn’t cutting it. The solution has been hiding in plain sight all along. Nuclear. When most people hear that word, they go to a very bad place: bombs, Chernobyl, hazmat suits, radioactive fallout… the stuff...

"The Bible of Male Inferiority: Digging the Taproot of Patriarchy, up to Global Warming" explores the origins of patriarchy, proposing that male inferiority, not superiority, is the core driver of patriarchal systems. Through historical and cultural analysis, the book shows how male insecurity led to the establishment of male dominance in society, shaping religion, politics, and law. Examining ancient texts like the Epic of Gilgamesh and figures like Lilith and Pandora reveals how these narratives were manipulated to justify male supremacy. The book also delves into the psychological ...

The complete text of the landmark encyclical letter from Pope Francis that, as Time magazine reported, “rocked the international community” In the Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality, the beloved Pope exhorts the world to combat environmental degradation and its impact on the poor...

Earthbound is a podcast about what it means to be human on a warming planet. Host Thomas Schueneman, a climate writer, global freelance journalist, and audio producer, talks with scientists, philosophers, activists, artists, Indigenous leaders, policy experts, and everyday people about how a changing Earth is reshaping our lives—and how our choices, values, and imaginations are reshaping the planet in return. From climate politics and planetary health to environmental justice, mental well‑being, psychology, and philosophy, the show explores the quiet work of repairing our relationship with...