Showing results for "conservation" in Social Sciences

Growth has been both an unspoken and an explicit aim of our individual and collective striving. It governs the lives of microorganisms and galaxies; it shapes the capabilities of our extraordinarily large brains and the fortunes of our economies. Growth is manifested in annual increments of continental crust, a rising gross domestic product, a child's growth chart, the spread of cancerous cells. In this magisterial book, Vaclav Smil offers systematic investigation of growth in nature and society, from tiny organisms to the trajectories of empires and civilizations.

In this monumental history, Vaclav Smil provides a comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society, from pre-agricultural foraging societies through today's fossil fuel-driven civilization and offers listeners a magisterial overview of humanity's energy eras.

Environmental justice recognizes that environmental benefits and burdens should be distributed fairly, and that the people making policy decisions should incorporate the views of those most often harmed: people of color, Indigenous populations, low-income communities, and those who are underserved and disenfranchised for other reasons such as age, gender, or disability. It encompasses not only traditional environmental issues like clean air and clean water, but also social issues such as employment, nutrition, and access to health care.

In this inspiring manifesto, an internationally renowned ecologist makes a clear case for why protecting nature is our best health insurance, and why it makes economic sense.

The Conservation Conversation (TCC) is a leading advocacy platform for sustainability and environmental protection. Committed to reshaping the narrative surrounding conservation and fostering positive change across various sectors. The podcast focuses on showcasing the beauty of Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole through the lenses of environmental conservation.

Journey into the heart of wildlife conservation with The Conservation Station, an immersive podcast broadcasting from South Africa's renowned Cango Wildlife Ranch, home to the pioneering Cheetah Preservation Foundation. Join host Dr Garrett E Eriksen as he brings you face-to-face with the passionate individuals shaping the future of our planet — from dedicated animal curators and field researchers to the inspiring participants of our Wild Animal Volunteers program whose lives have been transformed by close encounters with extraordinary wildlife.Each episode unlocks the mysteries behind ...

WWF-Canada’s Conservation Files is a podcast that takes you into the heart of our conservation work. Every month we’ll talk to a different expert to shed light on the critical conservation work they’re doing.  

Hi, I'm Lalitha Krishnan. I reconnect my fellow Indians to nature through storytelling and share everything I learn by entertaining, creating awareness, and bringing back the ‘awe’ of our natural world seamlessly. Listen to relevant conservation stories. This podcast comes to you from a hilltop in the Himalaya. Download for free and listen at leisure. Read transcripts on earthymatters.blog. Disclaimer:Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast and shownotes belong solely to the guest/guests featured in the episode, and not necessarily to the host of this podcast/blog or anyone ...

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...

Join Mike Veale & Robert Pike as they dive into "frontline" wildlife protection and conservation issues, programs, and solutions. Each episode is focused on an issue, effort, guest professional, and call to action for the every day person who cares about animals, people, and the environment.

Voices for Peace and Conservation offers inspiring stories from people who are working to save nature while also promoting peace – from the plains of Northern Kenya to international conference rooms in Switzerland. As the world wakes up to the twin emergencies of climate change and biodiversity loss, it is increasingly clear how closely peace, conflict, environment and conservation issues are connected. Our guests demonstrate how bringing responses to these challenges closer together should and can be done. This podcast is a collaboration between Conservation International (CI), the ...

My name is Victoria and I am your host for the Uprooting Conservation podcast where we discuss the past, present, and future of conservation. Here we will tackle difficult topics surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusivity and their impacts on a local, regional, and global scale. If you are passionate about environmental justice then please join me as we uncover the roots of the conservation movement to lead the way for a more equitable future for our planet and it’s people.

Explore the stories behind Hawai‘i’s natural, cultural, and historic treasures with the Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources. Join us for in-depth interviews with the people who dedicate their lives to preserving our ʻāina and get a look behind the scenes at the Hawaii DLNR.

A 2022 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist in Science & Technology An Indigenous environmental scientist breaks down why western conservationism isn't working--and offers Indigenous models informed by case studies, personal stories, and family histories that center the voices of Latin American...

The case for conserving the biodiversity of life on Earth needs to be credible and robust. Sometimes that requires a willingness to question conventional wisdom. The case for conservation podcast features long-form conversations with conservation thinkers, in which we try to untangle issues into which they have some insight.

Join Emmy Award Winning Actress Carolyn Hennesy on a journey of Life, Love & Conservation as she shares behind the scenes stories about Old Hollywood, General Hospital, her pets and incredible conservation stories from around the world.

HansjÖrg Wyss grew up in a working-class family in Switzerland. As a college student in the 1950s, he traveled to the United States for a summer job in Colorado. It was there that he first experienced the majesty of the Grand Canyon and the American West, which forever changed him. As a business leader, Wyss pioneered a medical device company that transformed orthopedic surgery to the benefit of both doctors and patients. It was in business that Wyss developed a groundbreaking approach to problem-solving to create maximum impact.

"Remote Utah Landscape Becomes a Conservation Battleground" is from the March 12 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Jack Healy and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

Humans versus Nature tells a history of the global environment from the Stone Age to the present, emphasizing the adversarial relationship between the human and natural worlds. Nature is cast as an active protagonist rather than a mere backdrop or victim of human malfeasance. Daniel R. Headrick shows how environmental changes - epidemics, climate shocks, and volcanic eruptions - have molded human societies and cultures, sometimes overwhelming them.

"When Art Conservation Means Repairing TVs, Not Canvases" is from the December 23, 2016 Technology section of The New York Times. It was written by Jaime Joyce and narrated by Corey M. Snow.