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Welcome to Sound Pollution! Listen in as independent musicians share their inspirations, songwriting processes, and upcoming projects/shows. Sound Pollution is your home for open conversations, awesome music, and maybe even a little advice from trailblazers in the field.
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Join the Conversation on Light Pollution! Learn all about the issues surrounding light pollution, including everything from technical innovations to cultural resonance to ecological impacts to crime. Each month, Bill McGeeney keeps you up to date on the all the news around light pollution from the US and beyond!
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Ecopify's Podcast is a show dedicated to help educate and inspire people to live more sustainably and to make a positive impact on the planet. Whether you're just beginning your sustainable journey or looking for new ways to reduce your carbon footprint, this podcast is for you.
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The podcast on plastic, people, and the planet by @anjakrieger. Plastics have become the basis for our modern lives, but they also pollute the planet. Will we be able to develop a healthy relationship with these materials we’ve created? Follow Anja on a journey into the world of synthetic polymers, their impacts on nature and ourselves, and the global quest to tackle plastic pollution. Each episode explores the issue from a different angle, featuring a diverse set of voices and viewpoints.
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There is so much to be angry about, if you are a clean energy guy. Every day, so many things that happen around the world make me angry when I look at them with lenses colored by the climate change chaos unfolding everywhere around us. And I am especially angry because I know we can solve the climate change crisis if we were only trying.Each week, I will share with you a few topics that struck me and that I was very angry about – and this will generally have to do with climate change, solar ...
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Every week, the ENDS team runs down the biggest green news stories, shines a spotlight on some pretty nasty chemicals, and takes a forensic look at one of the more deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. Read more on the issues covered at www.endsreport.com or follow us on Twitter @TheENDSReport Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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It has been a cold start to the year and for many that means the heating's on, windows are shut and we're drying clothes inside the house. For many people, mould becomes a major concern in winter and the health problems mould can cause have been under more scrutiny since the death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 from long-term exposure…
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In this guest episode, G. Sampath and Satyarupa Shekhar discuss the fifth meeting of the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) and why it ended without delivering a legally binding treaty to address global plastic pollution.Continue listening to the full episode here: https://www.thehindu.com/podcast/plastic-pollution-treaty-collapse…
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Text Light Pollution News! This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Dr. Mario Motta, lighting designer Glenn Heinmiller, and, advocate, David Lefevre! See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Reducing light pollution, this city 'went dark' to save birds — and …
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Happy New Year listeners and welcome back to the Sound Pollution podcast. We dont know about you but 2024 kicked our butts and we are ready for a new year. This episode was recorded late last year and we are very excited to finally bring it to you. Hang out with us and get to know the immensely talented Britny Lobas. We will be discussing songwriti…
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Switching K-12 schools to reusables in their cafeterias is a focus for many in the reuse movement: it’s a win-win-win for improving children’s health, educating and empowering the community around sustainability issues, and providing an impressive ROI for school administrators. That said, no change is easy, and barriers such as up-front funding, di…
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This episode of Climate+ Podcast features Deborah Arthur, co-founder of AI Ghana. The conversation explores AI Ghana's mission to become a leading organization for AI talent and leadership, not just within Ghana, but across Africa. Arthur emphasizes their focus on training individuals for local impact while also making a global impact in the field …
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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer’s declaration of war on ‘green zealots’ and the government’s latest set of planning rule changes DEFRA’s re…
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From kombucha to cold water swims, sleep to supplements, so many things are claimed to help enhance your immune system. We investigate the evidence, and ask if it's possible to avoid catching a virus this winter (and still leave the house). Plus, James braves 3.9 degree water to see for himself if cold water swimming has any affect on our immune sy…
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This episode originall aired on March 27, 2023: This week on Terra Informa we bring you the first installment of our reporting and recording from the Parkland Institute's Fall 2022 Conference: Doing Democracy Better: Challenging the Politics of Fear and Resentment which took place on November 18-20, 2022 at the University of Alberta. This week's ep…
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Globalisation and Cultural Exchange Introduction Globalization and cultural exchange have become integral to the modern world, shaping societies and their interactions on a global scale. This article examines the impact of these phenomena on cultures and societies, using complex sentence structures to elucidate cause and effect. Grammar Point Cover…
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How can we not "waste" our waste? LAURENT CANNEVA, CEO of Spare-it, joins Climate+ Podcast to discuss the pressing challenges of waste management in a world increasingly aware of its environmental impact. Lincoln and Laurent explore the implications of China's recycling ban, the importance of education in fostering sustainable practices, and the ro…
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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: The climate and environment-related actions taken by Donald Trump in his first hours as US president The UK chancellor Rachel Reeves’ order…
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This episode originally aired on August 31, 2020: This week on Terra Informa, Charlotte Thomasson and guests talk trees. On both an individual and collective level, the protection of these leafy giants has always been important, and the urgency to protect these ancient species only grows with the increasing threats of climate change, wildfire, indu…
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We've covered in past episodes how we have reliable renewable options for energy we can build right now across Canada that generate far more employment and are better for national economic security and local economies than oil and gas investments. In this episode Jessica talks with Joe Bates of the Bad River Band about how oil and gas pipeline corp…
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Karen Baert, CEO of Ammobia, joins Climate+ Podcast to discuss the role of green ammonia in decarbonizing various sectors. Green ammonia, produced from renewable energy, has potential applications in agriculture, transportation, and chemical processes. Currently, ammonia production relies heavily on fossil fuels, but Amobia envisions a future where…
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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: The landfill laggards sending more than half their black bin waste to landfill How the company at the centre of an ENDS investigation, whic…
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In the latest episode of Climate+ Podcast, Ben Goldfarb, author of "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future Of Our Planet," discusses the critical importance of road ecology in preserving wildlife ecosystems. He highlights that combining wildlife crossings, such as underpasses and overpasses, with proper fencing can reduce wildlife-vehicl…
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Conor talks with Brahm Enslin, the president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) Saskatoon Local. Brahm was the regional organizer for the CUPW’s Delivering Community Power campaign - which was organized by workers pushing for a greener postal service. We also discuss how postal workers are encountering more and more climate impacts whil…
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This episode originally aired on December 13, 2021: This week, we're plunging back into the world of Pacific salmon! In this episode, our salmon friends, Francis and Finley, join us again to teach us a bit more about Pacific salmon and salmon aquaculture. Then, Sara Chitsaz is joined by Andrew Bateman, who is the Salmon Health Manager for the Pacif…
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In the latest episode of Climate+ Podcast, host Lincoln Bleveans engages with Jonathan Bowers, the founder and CEO of Path and Focus, a company focused on cutting-edge wildfire prediction technology. As wildfires become an increasingly critical issue in our changing climate, Jonathan discusses the innovative tools his company has developed to provi…
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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories and bring you up to speed on the latest developments in environmental policy. This week, ENDS journalists discuss: Sir Keir Starmer’s Christmas message for regulators The green gongs handed out in the New Year’s Honours list – including some you may not …
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Listen to PART ONE here FIRST if you haven't already: https://www.sierraclub.ca/united-states-annexation-canada/ That those most opposed to climate action are also those who want Canada to surrender into becoming the 51st U.S. State is unsurprising. U.S. conquest has usually happened as a result of the influence of oil and gas corporations, the sam…
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Text Light Pollution News! This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Dr. Mario Motta, lighting designer Glenn Heinmiller, and, advocate, David Lefevre! See Full Show Notes, Lighting Tips and more at LightPollutionNews.com. Like this episode, share it with a friend! Bill's Picks: Here are 5 major threats to Ireland's remaining dark skies, George M…
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This episode originally aired on December 13, 2021: This week, we're plunging back into the world of Pacific salmon! In this episode, our salmon friends, Francis and Finley, join us again to teach us a bit more about Pacific salmon and salmon aquaculture. Then, Sara Chitsaz is joined by Andrew Bateman, who is the Salmon Health Manager for the Pacif…
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That those most opposed to climate action are also those who want Canada to surrender into becoming the 51st U.S. State is unsurprising. U.S. conquest has usually happened as a result of the influence of oil and gas corporations, the same corporations that have thrown their support behind Trump. The interests of Canadian national sovereignty and th…
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Climate+ Podcast sits down with Google's Vrushali Gaud to delve into Google's journey towards decarbonization. They discuss the company's significant strides in sustainability and climate initiatives, reflecting on nearly two decades of progress in the industry. With a focus on the intersectionality of business needs and environmental responsibilit…
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Jess’s Amazing IELTS Journey: From Struggles to Success in Australia Hello, IELTS students! Today, we’re excited to share an incredible story that will inspire you to chase your dreams. Meet Jess from Indonesia, who overcame her IELTS challenges and is now heading to Australia for her studies! Jess’s IELTS Goals Jess needed high IELTS scores to qua…
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Getting kids to brush their teeth can be challenging for many parents. Despite the abundance of tips and tricks online on the topic, many parents still struggle to get their kids to brush their teeth daily. You probably see a few of them. Maybe you tried a few of them, but they are not working as you expected. This video will contain many creative …
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This episode originally aired on December 6, 2021: In this week's episode, we're diving into the wild world of salmon! First, we're joined by Francis and Finley, two salmon who take us on the exciting journey of growing up on the pacific coast. Then, Sara Chitsaz is joined by Emmie Page, who is the Marine Campaigner for Pacific Wild, an organizatio…
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Our previous holiday episode on how to talk with others on climate change is available here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/climate-change-family-talk/ Organizing exhibitions with wildfire and flood survivors, progressing dialogues for energy democracy and the Rights of Nature, concrete victories for the critically endangered North Atlantic Right Whale …
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Text Light Pollution News! Find today's articles at LightPollutionNews.com A panel of guests from 2024 reflect on their favorite news stories of 2024 They discuss significant victories, such as the community-led opposition against the MSG Sphere project and the introduction of regulations in various countries addressing light pollution. - Community…
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In this episode of Climate+, Lincoln hosts Judith Tumusiime to discuss the pressing issue of waste management, its implications for our Climate+ World, and opportunities for both purpose and prosperity in solving its pressing challenges. They explore the staggering amount of trash produced worldwide, with individuals averaging up to 10 pounds of wa…
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Let’s look at some high-level examples of what you might encounter on the IELTS reading exam. Imagine you’re reading a passage about climate change, and you come across this sentence: “The unprecedented rate of global temperature increase has led to a cascade of environmental repercussions, including but not limited to the accelerated melting of po…
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As we progress further into the holiday season, I decided to broacast a show that speaks to the incoming Trump administration and its very premeditated TYRANNY. So, "No Virignia, things will NOT go back to 'normal.' " I will be referencing various political philosophers, especially Timothy Snyder and his book--"On Tyranny." Those of you who have di…
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This episode originally aired on December 21, 2020: This week on Terra Informa, Sonak Patel and Hannah Cunningham talk all about Christmas trees. When and where did this tradition begin? What was used to decorate the trees before electricity? And, to bring it all home, Elizabeth Dowdell regales us with a childhood tale of making the harrowing journ…
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Lesson 1: Academic Task 1 To excel in Academic Task 1 of the IELTS exam, focus on understanding the task requirements, which typically involve describing visual data like graphs, charts, or tables. Here are some key tips: Understand the Data: Before writing, spend time analysing the data to identify key trends, differences, and overall patterns. St…
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What if you could build a city of 1 million people from scratch? Join Climate+ for a thought-provoking discussion with Aun Abdullah of Lodha Group, who leads the ambitious Palava City Project in India, aiming to do just that -- sustainably! The project diverges from traditional building initiatives by presenting an integrated urban city development…
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Learn more emissions cap facts here: https://www.sierraclub.ca/action-item/canada-emissions-cap-facts/ We discuss tips for talking with others about climate action this holiday season and get into why despite all the political theatre people still share similar values that we can all chat about more. Plus some new theme music. Having trouble with m…
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Every week, the ENDS team enters the ECO Chamber to discuss the UK’s biggest green news stories, and take a forensic look at one of the deep-rooted environmental issues facing us today. This week, ENDS journalists look back at: The biggest environmental crimes and fines of 2024. The farmers sticking salmon up their sleeves And the politicians who f…
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Renewable energy and sustainable technologies are pivotal in shaping a sustainable future. This article delves into the societal impacts of these technologies, utilizing passive voice to describe processes inherent in their development and deployment. Grammar Point Covered The passive voice is often used in English to emphasise the action and the r…
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Hello podcast listeners. We know you have been waiting patiently as Raynelle took some much-needed downtime, and we are so happy you are back with us for a brand new episode of the Sound Pollution Podcast. This is one of a few episodes we recorded back around the end of summer, next week we will drop another, and then we have one more for the begin…
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Text Light Pollution News! This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Travis Longcore, Adjunct Professor and Co-Chair of the Environmental Science and Engineering Program at the UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, and Paul Bogard, author of The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light, a finalist…
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This episode originally aired on December 16, 2019: This week we talk about energy transitions strategies and what young people are doing to push the movement. Terra Informers Sonak and Elizabeth give a background on energiewende, ABBY-Net, and student-researcher Janina Fuchs shares her work on renewable energy perspectives between German and Alber…
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From Struggle to Success: How Marta Achieved Her IELTS Goals and Secured a US Scholarship Have you ever felt stuck while preparing for the IELTS exam? Meet Marta, a bright student from Ukraine who turned her IELTS struggles into triumph. Let’s dive into her story and see how she went from a 6.5 to a 7 in both writing and speaking!
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In the latest episode of Climate+, we explore the transformative impact of Innovation Centre Denmark in fostering international collaboration between Danish innovators and the Silicon Valley ecosystem. Guests Allan Skårup Kristensen and Josefine Lange Strandgaard highlight the Centre's strategic approach to building networks and partnerships that a…
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In recent years, a lot of new research on micro- and nanoplastics has come out. Reporting in the media sounds pretty scary, with nanoplastics found in the human body. What's does the science know for sure at this point, and what is still open and under investigation? Anja speaks with Denise Mitrano, a professor at the Department of Environmental Sy…
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