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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....

Over the past 20 years, paleontologists have made tremendous fossil discoveries, including fossils that mark the growth of whales, manatees, and seals from land mammals and the origins of elephants, horses, and rhinos. Today there exists an amazing diversity of fossil humans, suggesting we walked upright long before we acquired large brains, and new evidence from molecules that enable scientists to decipher the tree of life as never before.

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.

Packed with humour and fascinating facts, This Way Up takes a deep dive into the world’s most intriguing and baffling map blunders. From ancient miscalculations to modern mishaps, each chapter uncovers a unique tale of cartographic chaos and the people responsible for it. These aren’t just ordinary mistakes – they are spectacularly wrong maps that tell a story of adventure, error and unexpected humour, with each one offering a new piece to the puzzle of ‘What on earth happened there?’

An engrossing history of the science of one of the four fundamental physical forces in the universe, electromagnetism, right up to the latest indications that the poles are soon to reverse and destroy the world's power grids and electronic communications. A cataclysmic planetary phenomenon is gathering force deep within the Earth. The magnetic North Pole will eventually trade places with the South Pole. Satellite evidence suggests to some scientists that the move has already begun, but most still think it won't happen for many decades.

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

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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 ...