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In Born in Africa, Martin Meredith follows the trail of discoveries about human origins made by scientists over the last hundred years, recounting their intense rivalry, personal feuds, and fierce controversies, as well as their feats of skill and endurance. The results have been momentous. Scientists have identified more than 20 species of extinct humans. They have firmly established Africa as the birthplace not only of humankind but also of modern humans.

Naomi Klein gilt weltweit als eine Führungsfigur des Green New Deal, des Plans zur Rettung unserer Gesellschaft vor den Verwerfungen des Klimawandels. "How to change everything" erklärt einer jungen Leserschaft die Hintergründe des Kampfes gegen die Umweltzerstörung und für eine bessere Gesellschaft. Naomi Klein zeigt, wie die Lage so dramatisch werden konnte, vor welchen Herausforderungen wir jetzt stehen und wo Regierungen jetzt handeln müssen. Anhand vieler Mut machender Beispiele wird dabei deutlich, wie viel gerade junge Menschen bewegen können, wenn sie sich zusammenschließen und engagieren.

If you're suspicious that this climate change stuff may be exaggerated or just total BS?…you've come to the right place. Welcome to The Climate Change Hoax podcast with your host…Karl Michael.Here you will learn the truth about the deceivers who want you to believe we can actually control the weather….we cannot…..the real goal is to control you.

100+ episodes exploring climate action in cities and neighbourhoods. This show provides actionable advice and case studies on:Sustainable urban design and placemaking principles.How to design cities and neighbourhoods for biodiversity net gain and wildlife.Climate adaptation: How to build resilience to climate change in cities.Net zero carbon masterplanning and architecture.Circular economy: How to minimise waste and emissions in new development.Transport: How to transition cities away to sustainable and active travel.Regenerative Design: Delivering positive benefits for the environment and ...

Earth, from space, looks like a shimmering gem suspended in an inky, infinite expanse. But this serene image masks the magnificent and volatile interior forces that make life possible for millions of species on the surface. The placid appearances of our neighboring planets similarly belie their powers—and science fiction-worthy features, like diamond rain.

Two long-term friends explore despair, optimism and hope in the face of environmental change. Cate and Danny return with Season 2 of the acclaimed series Climate of Change where they interview guests along the way, discussing the challenges humankind faces and celebrate the ground-breaking work tackling the crisis.

In their long-awaited debut, the Map Men bring their highly infectious enthusiasm for everything map-related to the printed page for the very first time, in a brilliantly entertaining and eye-catching tome…

Welcome to From Landfilling to Zero Waste – and Beyond!, the podcast where bold ideas and green steps drive real, circular impact. Hosted by WeGoZero CEO Marina Bueno, each episode explores how waste becomes opportunity through innovative, actionable solutions. From changemaker stories to zero waste strategies, we’re here to show that sustainability can be easy and profitable. Let’s rethink waste—and redesign the future—together.

Climate conversations made easy - with bold thinkers finding creative ways to respond to the challenges of climate change. We hear the ideas and hopes of changemakers, problem-solvers, artists, and storytellers - we call them legacy makers. People shaping the future by living it today. The world is shifting. Let’s talk about it.

No wonder rock has inspired art, folklore, beliefs and scientific study across the ages. Stories of Mother Earth were passed down by our ancestors, who spoke of creation, destruction and a deep connection with the rhythms of our planet. Dr Anjana Khatwa has dedicated much of her life as an earth scientist to the study of these stories, and in addition to the science, she reveals to us the wisdom that lies in the 'whispers' we hear when we personally connect with the rocks around us.

Welcome to The Future of Energy, the podcast that explores the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon future. Join hosts Jim, Milla, Rochan and Elizabeth as they chat with professors, industry experts, researchers, and students to unpack some of the most pressing issues involved in the energy transition and how they affect us. By featuring diverse perspectives, we hope to inspire you to make the best and most informed decisions for your communities—because ultimately, the energy transition depends on each one of us.

From the crystalline perfection of the snowflake to the transfer of energy from the Sun, science lies at the heart of the weather and our understanding of it. In recent years, weather science has moved to the leading edge with advanced modelling, versatile use of satellite data and a better understanding of mathematical chaos. This is a true example of hot science at work.

In 2018, lumps of frozen soil, collected from the bottom of the world's first deep ice core and lost for decades, reappeared in Denmark. When geologist Paul Bierman and his team first melted a piece of this unique material, they were shocked to find perfectly preserved leaves, twigs, and moss. That observation led them to a startling discovery: Greenland's ice sheet had melted naturally before, about 400,000 years ago.

In an era of unprecedented economic, regulatory, and societal shifts, staying informed on corporate sustainability is no longer optional – it's essential. "Corporate Sustainability Innovation," brought to you by the sustainability consulting experts at Third Partners, delivers the insights you need to thrive. We break down emerging topics of critical importance for brands and manufacturers, from building resilient sustainable supply chains to optimizing energy efficiency, managing climate change risk, and navigating the complexities of sustainability reporting. Join the Third Partners team ...

When Hannah-Jane Fox’s appendix burst on stage, something very strange happened. Later that night, as she lay on the operating table, she felt a ‘thing’ she’d never been aware of before, and stranger still, after a whole lifetime of hating sci-fi and the ridiculous idea of time travel, she went from ZERO interest in UFOs and aliens, to an overwhelming need to explore the entire subject in one fell swoop.One late night chat later with her ‘sci-fi loving’ brother-in-law, and it’s got her thinking, maybe this whole pending disclosure stuff might happen in her lifetime… Maybe this ...

This pathbreaking book explores how life can begin, taking us from cosmic clouds of stardust, to volcanoes on Earth, to the modern chemistry laboratory. Seeking to understand life's connection to the stars, David Deamer introduces astrobiology, a new scientific discipline that studies the origin and evolution of life on Earth and relates it to the birth and death of stars, planet formation, interfaces between minerals, water, and atmosphere, and the physics and chemistry of carbon compounds.

Antarctica, the ice kingdom hosting the South Pole, looms large in the human imagination. The secrets of this vast frozen desert have long tempted explorers, but its brutal climate and glacial shores notoriously resist human intrusion. Land of Wondrous Cold tells a gripping story of the pioneering 19th-century voyages, when British, French, and American commanders raced to penetrate Antarctica’s glacial rim for unknown lands beyond. These intrepid Victorian explorers laid the foundation for our current understanding of Terra Australis Incognita.

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.

Big History, the field that studies the entire known past of our universe to give context to human existence, has so far been the domain of historians. Geologist Walter Alvarez - best known for his Impact Theory explaining dinosaur extinction - makes a compelling case for a new, science-first approach to Big History.

In its 2001 report on global climate, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change of the United Nations prominently featured the "Hockey Stick", a chart showing global temperature data over the past 1,000 years. The Hockey Stick demonstrated that temperature had risen with the increase in industrialization and use of fossil fuels. The inescapable conclusion was that worldwide human activity since the industrial age had raised CO2 levels, trapping greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and warming the planet.