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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.

The Big Ratchet is the story of the ratchets: the technologies and innovations, big and small, that propelled our species from hunters and gatherers on the savannahs of Africa to shoppers in the aisles of the supermarket. Our species long lived on the edge of starvation. Now we produce enough food for all 7 billion of us to eat nearly 3,000 calories every day. This is such an astonishing thing in the history of life as to verge on the miraculous. The Big Ratchet is the story of how it happened.

The OG Potcast is the longest-running cannabis/marijuana podcast hosted by Highest Host Adam Ill a professional Stoner, Radio, TV and Event host for the cannabis and entertainment industries for over two decades. "Since the late 1900's" Adam Ill

Jesse watches birds and contemplates things. Lots of birdsong with intermittent thoughts subjects both avian and non-avian. Recommended to listen to at 1x speed when you're not rushing through anything. Produced by Jesse's friend Zach, who appreciates the chance to share this with everyone.