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In The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet, Carlos Moreno delivers an exciting and insightful discussion of the deceptively simple and revolutionary idea that everyday destinations like schools, stores, and offices should only be a short walk or bike ride away from home. This book tells the story of an idea that spread from city to city, describing a new way of looking at living that addresses many of the most intractable challenges of our time.

Shortlisted for the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year award A renowned climate scientist shows how fossil fuel companies have waged a thirty-year campaign to deflect blame and responsibility and delay action on climate change, and offers a battle plan for how we can save the planet. Recycle...

Brought to you by Penguin. How can we save our planet and survive the 21st century? How can you argue with deniers? How can we create positive change in the midst of the climate crisis? Professor Mark Maslin has the key facts that we need to protect our future. Global awareness of climate change...

Drawing from an incredibly rich trove of global data, this groundbreaking book reveals that human progress has been slowing down since the early 1970s. Danny Dorling uses compelling visualizations to illustrate how fertility rates, growth in GDP per person, increases in life expectancy, and even the frequency of new social movements have all steadily declined over the last few generations.

What does luxury mean to you? The word conjures up images of private jets, expensive watches and the other trappings of exclusive and excessive wealth. Over the top, consumption is damaging the planet, as well as increasing the divide between the haves and the have nots. At the same time the basic necessities, such as breathing clean air and heating your home, feel increasingly out of reach for most people.We want to ask what would luxury that's fair to people and planet look like? How can we move the concept of luxury from exclusive and expensive to inclusive and accessible? And could raising...

Hier geht es um Themen, die mir am Herzen liegen: Tierschutz, Nachhaltigkeit, Gesundheit, Klimakrise: Wir sind verantwortlich für eine enkeltaugliche Zukunft.

KOPS est un podcast engagé, né d’un besoin urgent de trouver du sens dans l’existence, dans un monde parfois insaisissable. Son but principal est de reconnecter l'humain à toile complexe et magnifique du vivant à laquelle il appartient en créant des espaces de dialogue autour de la défense de l’environnement, en passant par la philosophie, les sciences, l'art et des histoires. Porté par Nina Wyns (https://www.instagram.com/ninanatureconnect/), une jeune femme passionnée de nature, ce podcast est une invitation à retrouver du sens, de l'émerveillement et à participer à la ...

Welcome to Sustainability Stories with Scott Poynton | Inspiring Change for Our Planet. Each episode brings authentic storytelling from business leaders, climate champions, and humanitarian innovators working at the frontlines of change. Join Scott, a pioneer in sustainability and responsible business, as he explores the intersection of business, climate action, and social impact. Through powerful stories of resilience and innovation, discover how values-driven leadership and collaboration can create a more sustainable and compassionate future for people and planet.

A paradigm-shifting blend of science, religion, and philosophy for the agnostic, spiritual-but-not-religious, and scientifically minded reader Many people are fed up with the way traditional religion alienates them. Too often it perpetuates conflict, vilifies science, and undermines reason...

The world's preeminent environmental organization began with a layer of soot on the windowsill of a Greenwich Village apartment. Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) founder John H. Adams, a pioneer of environmental action, was working as a lawyer for the U.S. Attorney's office when he and fellow lawyers teamed up to form a grassroots environmental advocacy group.

History is not a prerogative of the human species, Edward O. Wilson declares in Half-Earth, a brave work that becomes a radical redefinition of human history. Demonstrating that we blindly ignore the histories of millions of other species, Wilson warns of a point of no return that is imminent.

The Globe Trekker hosts are back!In each podcast episode, Ian and Justine talk with fascinating people all over the world. Their conversations will be punctuated by archival gems from the Globe Trekker archives, documentaries and other media. Expect engaging conversations, the occasional gaffe, and lots of laughs, as Ian and Justine explore everything from unfamiliar customs to breathtaking landscapes. Whether you're a seasoned trekker or an armchair traveler, Our Looney Planet promises a delightful and informative escape to the far reaches of our shared home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

For health-conscious cooks, clean eaters, and smart consumers, National Geographic introduces a science-based guide to healthy, everyday eating for your whole family - and the planet. Featuring dozens of tips, food pairings, and sample menus, this book is a culinary tour of the 148 foods that have huge nutritional value with the least environmental impact. This guide explores food and its place in cultures around the world, highlights what it adds to healthy menus today, and advises consumers on what to look for...

“A passionate and heartfelt call to care.” —Bruce Feiler, New York Times bestselling author of Walking the Bible and America’s Prophet In You Are Here, Thomas Kostigen, the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Green Book, takes us to the most extreme environmental areas on the...

Speaking from the cultural viewpoint of the Lakota of the northern Plains, the author discusses the evolution of native cultures to fit within the environment and adapt to it, as opposed to changing it drastically or wholesale to fit human needs and comforts. He suggests that changing our contemporary thinking in relating to the earth in a less harmful way does not mean a drastic change in lifestyles....

Drawing on findings from leading health researchers as well as conversations with both chemical and organic farmers from coast to coast, Maria Rodale irrefutably outlines the unacceptably high cost of chemical farming on our health and our environment. She traces the genesis of chemical farming and the rise of the immense companies that profit from it, bringing to light the government's role in allowing such practices to flourish.

Embark on a mission to safeguard our planet with Mission: Protect our Planet, the podcast hosted by Anika. Join Anika as she delves deeper into the world of sustainability through engaging interviews with experts across different sectors. Each episode is a journey of discovery, learning, and inspiration, aiming to empower listeners with the knowledge to make a positive impact.Tune in, be inspired, and join the movement to protect our planet—one conversation at a time.

The impact of an asteroid led to the extinction of the dinosaurs. Could another giant cosmic missile soon be heading our way? In Target Earth, acclaimed Dutch astronomy writer Govert Schilling provides a full account of what we know, and need to know, about all the extraterrestrial matter constantly bombarding our planet—from microscopic dust particles and space debris to massive meteorites, comets, and asteroids.

Fifty thousand years ago - merely a blip in evolutionary time - our Homo sapiens ancestors were competing for existence with several other human species, just as their precursors had done for millions of years. Yet something about our species distinguished it from the pack, and ultimately led to its survival while the rest became extinct. Just what was it that allowed Homo sapiens to become masters of the planet? Ian Tattersall, curator emeritus at the American Museum of Natural History, takes us deep into the fossil record to uncover what made humans so special.

Nature is in crisis. Hear from activists, scientists and those most affected as we unpack the challenges we face as well as the solutions that lie within our grasp. In this podcast from the Natural History Museum in London, discover the interconnected issues facing our planet and explore what we can do about them together.