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Despite the flames of record-breaking temperatures licking at our feet, most people fail to fully grasp the gravity of environmental overheating. What acquired habits and conveniences allow us to turn a blind eye with an air of detachment? Using examples from the hottest places on earth, Heat, a History shows how scientific methods of accounting for heat and modern forms of acclimatization have desensitized us to climate change.

One Drum draws from the foundational teachings of Ojibway tradition, the Grandfather Teachings. Focusing specifically on the lessons of humility, respect, and courage, the volume contains simple ceremonies that anyone anywhere can do, alone or in a group, to foster harmony and connection. Wagamese believed that there is a shaman in each of us, that we are all teachers, and in the world of the spirit, there is no right way or wrong way.

In the near future, wars will be fought not over land, but over data. Machines will quickly discover individualized treatments for diseases, and with the help of virtual reality, AI will inspect buildings that have not yet been built. With the rising interest in these technologies by both China and the US, who will emerge as the victor of this technological race? When AI Rules the World is an investigation and call to action into AI technologies for a nation that does not yet comprehend the full gravity of the AI revolution.

The world may have committed at Paris to hold back dangerous climate change, but Australia's fossil-fuel giant Woodside is doubling down: it has bold new plans to keep producing gas out to 2070. Support from the major parties is locked in, so something has to give. This is a story of power and influence, pollution and protest. How does one company capture a country? How convincing is Woodside's argument that gas is a necessary transition fuel, as the world decarbonises? And what is the new "energy realism" narrative being pushed by Trump's White House?

Discover a way of eating that revolutionized the meaning of our food choices and sold more than 3 million copies—now in a 50th-anniversary edition with a timely introduction plus new and updated plant-centered recipes “Frances Moore Lappé is one of the few people who can credibly be said...

Question: What was the first song ever played on the planet? Fair warning: the answer may surprise you.

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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.

For over half a century, scholars have labored to show that C. S. Lewis' famed but apparently disorganized Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance, and the structure of Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery.

The next revolution in business will provide for a sustainable future, from founder, CEO and circular economy expert Ron Gonen Our take-make-waste economy has cost consumers and taxpayers billions while cheating us out of a habitable planet. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The Waste-Free...

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.

In a world with a rapidly changing climate, this new three-part series podcast explores the intersectional realities of those most impacted. From toxic air to rising sea levels and the cost of the green transition, each episode delves into communities' struggles, victories, and the broader fight for climate justice. Whose planet? is brought to you by Systemic Justice, an NGO working to radically transform how the law works for communities fighting for racial, social and economic justice. It is hosted by Nani Jansen Reventlow, founder of Systemic Justice, and produced by Tortoise Media.

Welcome to Ellie Planet, a place where chaos, comedy, honesty, and life lessons swirl together like a cosmic cocktail you didn’t order but absolutely needed. This podcast is for anyone who loves real talk, belly laughs, and the kind of stories that make you think, “Only Ellie could get herself into that. I am Ellie — ex‑military, city‑raised, and now attempting to survive life living rural , armed with grit and humour. I’ve swapped streetlights for starlight, traffic noise for sheep arguments, and convenience for… well, whatever the countryside calls this. Every day is a new ...

A powerful investigation into plastic’s impact on human health and the environment, and how we can fight back.

Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway.

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Educational geopolitical people-powered, AI-generated podcast discussing and debating global politics, democracy, history, technology, and resistance knowledge to support people around the world dealing with authoritarian capture. This podcast keeps them informed, allowing them to punch back with a focus on nonviolence. Nonviolent resistance has been the most successful form of resistance throughout history and this podcast uses discussions on various topics including root cause analysis and solutions to actually solve global problems the planet is facing. educatetheplanet.substack.com

In a future where a population explosion threatens the survival of the Solar System, the inhabitants of all nine planets are crammed into airless living quarters, suffering from illness and despair. Captain Future has a bold vision for salvation he proposes the construction of a new planet to alleviate the crisis. His revolutionary idea ignites hope among the government and citizens alike. However, lurking in the shadows is Harley Brooks, a corrupt interplanetary tycoon with his own ambitions for a Solar System Empire. Determined to thwart Captain Future’s plan, he will stop at nothing ...

A captivating exploration of climate change that uses nine different emotions to better understand the science, history, and future of our evolving planet Scientist Kate Marvel has seen the world end before, sometimes several times a day. In the computer models she uses to study climate change...

How to Build a Rose-Colored Planet is a podcast about harnessing our collective humanity to create a brighter future.We explore what it means to love deeply, live intentionally, and act with empathy in a complex world. Each episode unpacks a core human value—like love, connection, or purpose—through stories, reflection, and shared wisdom that remind us what we’re made of.Our aim is to strengthen relationships, inspire growth, and nurture a world rooted in compassion and integrity. Together, we learn how to grow, connect, and give—one rose-colored choice at a time. Hosted on Acast. See ...