Showing results for "It" in Earth Sciences

When it comes to climate change, the media, politicians, and other prominent voices have declared that "the science is settled." In reality, the long game of telephone from research to reports to the popular media is corrupted by misunderstanding and misinformation. Core questions - about the way the climate is responding to our influence, and what the impacts will be - remain largely unanswered. The climate is changing, but the why and how aren't as clear as you've probably been led to believe.

Our Crop It Like It’s Hot podcast gives growers access to the most recent developments and opinions from industry experts and farmers across the UK.Hosted by Farmers Guardian's Arable Technical Specialist, Ash Ellwood. Whether you’re thinking of trying a new system, interested in keeping up with the latest in crop protection and variety selection, or curious about secondary income opportunities, Crop It Like It's Hot has you covered. Powered by Farmers Guardian

The Ocean is a compelling exploration of the ocean’s profound influence on human history, contemporary society, and the critical role it plays in addressing existential challenges. Sturla Henriksen, a former CEO of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association and current Special Advisor to the UN–as well as a passionate diver–presents a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the ocean's impact on geopolitics, climate, biodiversity, and the potential for a sustainable future.

Bjorn Lomborg argues that many of the elaborate and expensive actions now being considered to stop global warming will cost hundreds of billions of dollars, are often based on emotional rather than strictly scientific assumptions, and may very well have little impact on the world’s temperature for hundreds of years. Rather than starting with the most radical procedures, Lomborg argues that we should first focus our resources on more immediate concerns, such as fighting malaria and HIV/AIDS and assuring and maintaining a safe, fresh water supply....

La storia è quella di un pianeta che si scalda in modo anomalo. Di ghiacci che si sciolgono. Di mari che si innalzano. È la storia di ecosistemi che collassano e di milioni di persone costrette a lasciare la propria casa per potersi procurare acqua e cibo per sopravvivere.È la storia della crisi climatica che ha iniziato a occupare le prime pagine dei quotidiani del mondo.Ma noi vogliamo raccontarne un’altra, di storia. E lo faremo da oggi per quattro settimane con quattro appuntamenti che ci porteranno alla venticinquesima Cop, la conferenza mondiale delle Nazioni Unite sul clima.Ogni ...

The age of climate crisis is upon us, and grief and anxiety are on the rise. This series explores the emotional burden of climate change, and why despair leaves so many people unable to respond to our existential threat. Overcoming that paralysis is the first step in moving to action, and yet official climate strategies rarely address the emotional toll of climate grief and eco anxiety. Meanwhile, frontline communities — particularly people of color, indigenous communities, and other historically-marginalized groups — are experiencing the heaviest mental health impacts of climate ...

From designing solar foundations to erosion hazard assessments, It’s Soil Not Dirt focuses on all aspects of geotechnical engineering and the topics that matter most today, with an emphasis on sustainability and renewables.

Are curious about your home — your home planet, that is? Welcome to the podcast that explains it all, It’s Sedimentary, My Dear. Every other week, hosts Jane and Ellen “dig deep” into the secrets buried in the rocks and minerals that make up planet Earth.

This is a podcast for plant lovers, botanical garden groupies, and anyone else who enjoys fun, flowers, green spaces, and garden style events. Listeners will enjoy learning about the rich history of Heathcote Botanical Gardens, what’s blooming, the life of bonsai, our conservation efforts, while taking time to enjoy garden events and activities. Join us as we dig into garden life.

Get ready for a podcast that's as unpredictable as the weather itself! "Weather You Like It or Not" goes beyond the daily forecast, offering a unique blend of weather insights, witty conversations, and unexpected detours into other captivating subjects. Join us as we explore the world around us, one fascinating topic at a time.

Environment, sustainability, and climate action podcast: We make big eco issues bite-sized, answer your green living questions, and explore the things that we can do to help save the planet. With Emma Brisdion and Sophie Pavelle.

"Net Zero: What’s innovation got to do with it?" is a limited podcast series which includes interviews with experts – from scientists to business leaders – about the role of a critical ingredient in tackling the climate crisis: innovation. In each episode, hosts Simon Retallack and Nina Foster from the Carbon Trust’s Net Zero Intelligence Unit quiz guests about how they’ve deployed innovation to drive urgent change. The series will explore how innovation has unlocked other urgent global problems, how it can help rapidly scale existing solutions, develop brand new ones, and radically ...

A heat dome is a weather phenomenon that has increasingly captured public attention due to its profound effects on weather patterns and human health. This article delves into the science behind heat domes, their impacts, and a detailed examination of the latest heat dome event in the United States. What is a Heat Dome? A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps a mass of hot air over a region for an extended period. This high-pressure area acts like a lid, preventing the hot air from escaping and causing temperatures to soar. The phenomenon is typically associated with stagnant, ...