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In Origins, Frank H. T. Rhodes explores the origin and evolution of living things, the changing environments in which they have developed, and the challenges we now face on an increasingly crowded and polluted planet. Rhodes argues that the future well-being of our burgeoning population depends in no small part on our understanding of life's past, its long and slow development, and its intricate interdependencies.

Hailed as "the great nature writer of this generation" (Wall Street Journal), Robert Macfarlane is the celebrated author of books about the intersections of the human and the natural realms. In Underland, he delivers his masterpiece: an epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory, and the land itself.

In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Jan Zalasiewicz gives a brief introduction to the fascinating field of geology. Describing how the science developed from its early beginnings, he looks at some of the key discoveries that have transformed it before delving into its various subfields, such as sedimentology, tectonics, and stratigraphy.

World renowned scientist, Dr. Gerald Pollack, takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity - providing simple explanations for everyday phenomena, which you have inevitably seen but not really understood. Have you ever wondered how do clouds made up of dense water droplets manage to float in the sky? Why don't your joints squeak as they rub together? Why do you sink in dry sand, but not in wet sand? Pollack uses a recent and fundamental scientific finding - EZ water - to help explain these and many other head-scratchers.

Oxygen takes the listener on an enthralling journey, as gripping as a thriller, as it unravels the unexpected ways in which oxygen spurred the evolution of life and death.

In Powering the Future, Nobel laureate Robert B. Laughlin transports us two centuries into the future, when we’ve ceased to use carbon from the ground. Boldly, Laughlin predicts no earth-shattering transformations will have taken place. Six generations from now, there will still be soccer moms, shopping malls, and business trips. Firesides will still be snug and warm.

We are living in an age of turmoil, destruction and uncertainty. Global warming has reached terrifying heights of severity, human expansion has caused the extinction of countless species and neoliberalism has led to a destructive divide in wealth and a polarisation of mainstream politics. But, there is a constructive way to meet this challenge, there is a reason to keep on fighting and there are plenty of reasons for optimism.

High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It holds the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived—a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail. In this book, Stephen Jay Gould explores what the Burgess Shale tells us about evolution and the nature of history.

From Graham Hancock, best-selling author of Fingerprints of the Gods, comes a mesmerizing book that takes us on a captivating underwater voyage to find the ruins of a lost civilization that's been hidden for thousands of years beneath the world's oceans. While Graham Hancock is no stranger to stirring up heated controversy among scientific experts, his books and television documentaries have intrigued millions of people around the world and influenced many to rethink their views about the origins of human civilization.

世界で唯一の温暖化防止のための約束である「京都議定書」が採択されたまち京都が、率先して温暖化対策を進めていく必要があります。この番組では、温暖化問題に関する幅広い情報や最新の動向を提供し、多彩なテーマを取り上げていきます。また気候ネットワークと関係の深いゲストも招いて専門的で具体的な話をお聞きします。毎回お伝えしている音楽は、少し古くてマニアックなもの？もあります。

This audiobook is an updated edition of a guide to the basic science of climate change, and a call to action. The vast majority of scientists agree that human activity has significantly increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere—most dramatically since the 1970s. Yet global warming skeptics and ill-informed elected officials continue to dismiss this broad scientific consensus. In this updated edition of his authoritative book, MIT atmospheric scientist Kerry Emanuel outlines the basic science of global warming and how the current consensus has emerged.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

東日本大震災以降、日本国内では地震をはじめ多くの災害が起こっています。 ここ徳島県でも南海トラフ巨大地震が向こう30年以内に発生する可能性が非常に高くなっており、自分の身は自分で守るといった自助の考えの元、県民一人ひとりが防災意識を高める必要性が謳われてきました。 防災士アナ・土橋琢史によるこのコーナーでは、毎週、徳島大学の先生方に週替わりでご出演いただき、あらゆる視点から防災について語...

With humor and easy-to-understand language, marine scientist Ellen Prager and meteorologist Dave Jones use frequently asked and zany questions about the ocean and atmosphere to combat misinformation and make science engaging and understandable for all. From dangerous marine life, coral reefs, and the deep sea to lightning, hurricanes, weather forecasting, the Sun, and climate change, they reveal what's fact, what's fiction, and how to find science-based answers.

Este no es solo un canal de podcast, es tu nuevo ritual nocturno 🌙✨ Aquí encontrarás historias que despiertan la mente 🧠 justo cuando el cuerpo empieza a descansar 🛏️. Cada episodio está diseñado para acompañarte mientras te relajas, desconectas del día 🌇 y te sumerges suavemente en ideas que invitan a la reflexión 🤔💭. Temas profundos, narrados con calma 🕯️, ritmo envolvente 🎧 y una voz que se convierte en compañía cuando más la necesitas 🤍. Ya sea que quieras aprender algo nuevo antes de dormir 📚, calmar tu mente con conversaciones llenas de ...

Shared within this podcast is some of the rich social and ecological history to be found in place names, poetry, story and song. It traces the course of the river from where it rises high in the hills of the Monadh Liath and down through Srath Èirinn (Strathdearn) to where the river’s flow is reigned at Na Srianabh (the bridles), known locally as The Streens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stiamo cambiando il pianeta.Lo stiamo cambiando con le attività che definiscono le nostre vite: cibo, agricoltura, energia, industria, rifiuti.Le trasformazioni con cui il genere umano modifica radicalmente il territorio sono protagoniste delle fotografie di Edward Burtynsky, che fissano in immagini i cambiamenti prodotti dalle attività umane sulla natura. Quali trasformazioni garantiranno un futuro prospero per la vita delle persone sul pianeta?Per rispondere a questa domanda dialoghiamo con esperte ed esperti su temi che sono fondamentali per immaginare, dare forma e realizzare il mondo...

Published to coincide with the centenary of the first expeditions to reach the South Pole, An Empire of Ice presents a fascinating new take on Antarctic exploration. Retold with added information, it's the first book to place the famed voyages of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, his British rivals Robert Scott and Ernest Shackleton, and others in a larger scientific, social, and geopolitical context.

Sixty-six million years ago, an object the size of a city descended from space to crash into Earth, creating a devastating cataclysm that killed off the dinosaurs, along with three-quarters of the other species on the planet. What was its origin? In Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs, Lisa Randall proposes it was a comet that was dislodged from its orbit as the solar system passed through a disk of dark matter embedded in the Milky Way. In a sense it might have been dark matter that killed the dinosaurs.

Using a question-and-answer format, this entertaining book addresses over 100 general interest questions about the sea, sea life, seabirds and man s relationship with the sea. Why is the sea salty? Does anything eat jellyfish? Why do whales sing? How do flying fish fly? Who owns the oceans? Inspired by questions raised while the author was a guest lecturer on cruise ships, this fascinating and informative book is a lighthearted, surprising, and entertaining read for anyone interested in the sea in its many forms.

Biogeography is the study of geographic variation in all characteristics of life - ranging from genetic, morphological, and behavioral variation among regional populations of a species, to geographic trends in diversity of entire communities across our planet's surface. From the ancient hunters and gatherers to the earliest naturalists, Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and scientists today, the search for patterns in life has provided insights that proved invaluable for understanding the natural world.

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Comment le secteur agricole s’adapte, innove et se réinvente-t-il face aux enjeux climatiques ? Le Champs des Possibles, c’est le podcast qui explore les défis — et les solutions — de l’agriculture à l’heure de la transition écologique. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Odissea Terra è un viaggio collettivo per riscrivere il futuro con coraggio e determinazione. È una scelta forte che nasce dalla convinzione che la sostenibilità non sia solo un'opportunità, ma un obbligo per costruire un domani più consapevole. Odissea Terra è un ponte tra ambizioni e responsabilità. È un Presente al Futuro. È un invito rivolto a chi vuole diventare protagonista del cambiamento. Fondazione Pesenti Ets, si fa promotore di un progetto che accende i riflettori sulle sfide più urgenti, attraverso conoscenza, dialogo e partecipazione.

Uncover the truth behind one of the Ice Age’s most misunderstood predators in Dire Wolves: Myth, Science, and Survival. From ancient fossil beds to modern DNA surprises, this six-part series takes you on a journey through the life, extinction, and pop culture resurrection of the legendary dire wolf. Whether you're a science buff, a history fan, or just love a good mystery from the natural world, this series will leave you howling for more. For more engaging podcasts like this, visit https://www.quietperiodplease.com.Click here to browse handpicked Amazon finds inspired by this podcast series...

Le paludisme est une maladie qui se fait moins connue dans les pays du nord, tandis que ceux du sud, notamment d'Afrique Subsaharienne, en payent le plus lourd tribut avec 94% des cas recensés dans le monde. Pourtant, ces dernières années, le parasite responsable de cette pandémie véhiculé par les moustiques se réapproprie certaines terres d'occident dont il avait été chassé. Et si on continue de peu connaître la maladie, ce qu'on soupçonne encore moins c'est son lien avec le changement climatique. Quelles sont les imbrications qui unissent paludisme et changement climatique ? ...

Join us for Sustainable Living Unwrapped, the podcast that makes going green simple, inspiring, and practical. Each episode dives into the world of sustainability, showcasing eco-friendly products, real-life success stories, and tips to reduce your impact without sacrificing convenience.From plastic-free swaps and budget-friendly hacks to expert interviews and heartwarming stories of change, we cover it all with a down-to-earth, no-judgment vibe. Whether you’re just starting your eco-journey or you’re a green-living guru, this podcast is your go-to guide for a more sustainable life.🎧 ...

This book contains proven exercises that will enhance your mental focus and strengthen your ability to remember things through simple daily routines. There are a number of ways to help boost your mental acuity and memory. You do not need to do all of these by yourself; feel free to incorporate your family into your methods. Play word games with your kids, or memory if your children are younger.