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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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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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Welcome to Plastic: The Last Straw, the podcast all about plastic! Join us on our journey from the invention of plastic, all the way to the very last straw, as we look at the plastics problem from the perspectives of a range of experts and organisations working in the field. This mini-series is produced by TuneFM at the University of New England and is created in partnership with the Environmental Protection Authority of NSW.
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A Common Sense Selection! Exploring stories of science discovery. Tumble is a science podcast created to be enjoyed by the entire family. Hosted & produced by Lindsay Patterson (science journalist) & Marshall Escamilla (teacher). Visit www.tumblepodcast.com for educational content.
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Nature Breaking

World Wildlife Fund

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Join host Seth Larson as he interviews experts on some of the biggest environmental issues affecting people and our planet, including climate change, habitat loss, endangered species, and more. Learn something new about nature in every episode. This show is produced by World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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Your Planet, Your Health

Ralph Levinson & Luc Lewitanski

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"Your Planet, Your Health" strives to summarise the science behind earth's climate and our existence on it – Our aims are to contextualise the history of discourses and ideas about the environment and to debunk misinformation – We share positive stories, and explore the knowledge and tools that we can use to be good earthlings. This podcast on planetary health is hosted by Ralph Levinson, MD Health Sciences Professor (emeritus) School of Medicine, UCLA, and Luc Lewitanski, a journalist cover ...
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Age of Plastic

Andrea Fox

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An environmental podcast with tips on how to live plastic free! Host Andrea Fox tackles big ethical issues with her knowledgeable guests, all in the hope of overcoming the climate change overwhelm and battling the single-use plastic guilt.
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Welcome to The Sustainable Hive — your go-to podcast for sustainable living, plastic-free swaps, and real talk about climate change, environmental news, and mindful living. Hosted by Jess, founder of Bee Joyful Shop, each episode breaks down the big issues (like plastic pollution and corporate greenwashing) and turns them into empowering, doable actions for your home, your health, and the planet. Whether you’re zero waste, low waste, or just eco-curious — you’re in the right hive.
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This podcast features the diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives of our global movement of Waterkeeper groups, impacted community members, and leading experts. Join us for meaningful conversations about critical issues threatening our waters and the actions, policies, and solutions we need to promote environmental equity, advance environmental justice, and protect everyone's right to clean water. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or new to the cause of clean water, join us to listen, ...
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Mulch Matters

Nataliya Shcherbatyuk

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We are here to update you on the latest research about BDM and recycling options PE mulch as well as help you to answer any questions you might have. In each episode, we’ll dive into the latest research, trends, news, and insights on why mulch matters and how we can improve plastic mulch end-of-life options. We'll also branch out and discuss other plastics as well as talk to researchers, experts, and practitioners in the field who will share their insights and experiences on how to use mulch ...
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Aliens Love Earth

Aliens Love Earth

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Aliens Love Earth is a platform and community dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the voices of eco-conscious artists. Through a blend of music, interviews, and sustainability-focused content, we’re creating a unique space where artistry meets environmental action. Our mission is to connect eco-loving creators and fans, fostering a collective commitment to a greener future while supporting meaningful ecosystem restoration projects. 👽💜🌍
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China Africa Talk is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what’s happening between China and Africa pertaining to diplomatic, trade and economic, as well as social and cultural relations when you tune into China Africa Talk.
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Dave Guselli drives you home on The Afternoon Show, weekdays from 3-6pm on Radio Life & Style . Broadcasting live from the heart of Ballito, The Afternoon Show serves up a curated mix of contemporary music and hits from across the decades, alongside interviews with tastemakers and influencers, and a healthy dose of local news & views from the booming KZN North Coast. Listen live on lifeandstyle.fm, download our free Radio Life & Style app or find our shows on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all ...
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Talk+Water

Texas+Water

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Talk+Water takes a deep dive into the world of water with those making waves. Todd H. Votteler, Ph.D., interviews special guests making unique contributions in the water profession. If you are enjoying Talk+Water please consider supporting this podcast through Patreon.
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We explore the ocean through a climate change lens. We strive to make the ocean healthier by listening to those who work on it, study it, live next to and are inspired by it. We help you understand ocean science, innovation and technology, and how climate change affects our ocean and the world at large. You can reach us by email: [email protected]
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When we were making the script for the podcast our goal was to show how plastic is affecting the earth. It has impacted many things including us so if we do not stop it soon then there will be no more fish in the sea and we will be swimming in plastic. I don’t know if you could image that but it would be a really big problem and it would be too hard to fix that but right now we can do our best and find a solution. Cover art photo provided by Erik Eastman on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@er ...
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A holistic approach to life, gym, exercise, and healthy habits you can implement into your daily routine to make a better you. Follow Louis on Twitter: @EmailLD Facebook:www.facebook.com/LDHealthandExerciseCoach Instagram: ldhealth_exercise_coach
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True Heroes

Urban Changemaker Coalition

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Sustainability. Justice. Community. Compassion. True Heroes celebrates the ordinary people with extraordinary missions to make this world a better place, one place at a time. Social entrepreneur and inclusive cities advocate Rosaline Oh hosts honest and hilarious conversations with the inspiring people behind social change.
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Everyday Climate Champions

Everyday Climate Champions

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Inspiring conversations with our San Francisco Bay Area neighbors, as they act on home, work, school, community, or policy levels to put real climate solutions into action. Both educational and inspirational, each 15-minute episode supports everyone, everywhere, in becoming a climate champion. Let's shift to the 21st-century 'new normal' of climate-friendly living! Transcripts always included. 'Subscribe' to hear about new releases.
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”Welcome to a sunny new podcast where I’ll be speaking to people from the Arts, Business and beyond, and shining a light on their stories of Success on the South Coast.” The South Coast is a great place to live. These people make it even greater.
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Lakes Chat

Alliance for the Great Lakes

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Dive into Our Lakes Chat! Every other Tuesday, the Alliance for the Great Lakes will chat with a special guest(s) about Great Lakes Issues and dig into what it all means for you and your community. Learn more about us: https://greatlakes.org/
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Em and JO Talk

Emily Canfield

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A combination of women from the South are speaking out on things we were always told we shouldn't talk about and think about, but we do anyways! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-canfield/support
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Filmmakers Emily and Josh Murphy talk about making 'Rock Plastic Salmon', which was co-produced by the Atlantic Salmon Federation + Keith Sullivan executive director of NAIA says the Atlantic Salmon Federation has been spreading disinformation about the aquaculture industry.
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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with "godfather of microplastics" professor Richard Thompson OBE to talk about the massive amounts of plastic in our oceans, how product design changes could make a significant difference to plastic pollution, and the importance of cooperation between policymakers, profit-seekers, and scientists to protect our environment.…
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Celebrate World Environment Day 2025 with us 🌍✨ This year, South Korea is hosting, and the theme is “Stop the Plastic Pollution.” In this special episode, we dive into how indie musicians and art lovers can help beat plastic pollution, share inspiring eco-friendly music projects, and invite you to join our Plastic-Free Art Challenge! Subscribe for …
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What if you found out that there was a tiny, nearly invisible type of plastic pollution that’s found nearly everywhere… but you’d never heard of it! That’s what happened to environmental scientist Jace Tunnell several years ago, and he’s been on a great nurdle hunt ever since! This episode on fighting plastic waste comes with a special bonus: the o…
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As the world marks World Environment Day on June 5, this year's theme "Beat Plastic Pollution" highlights the urgent global need to address the environmental and health impacts of plastic waste. China and Africa are among the regions grappling with the widespread effects of plastic pollution. We speak with Ma Jun and Ali-Said Matano to explore the …
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Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5th, themed End Plastic Pollution, Dave speaks with Hantie Plomp - award-winning founder of Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions. With 30 years in environmental management, she’ll discuss why plastic and microplastic pollution are serious issues, what we can do about them, and Triplo4’s role in tackling the problem. …
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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Alka Sehgal Cuthbert, the director of Don’t Divide Us, to talk about the Equality Act. Sehgal Cuthbert says this law is breaking down Britain’s workplace civility and creating a grievance culture, resulting in a big rise in tribunals—most of which are rejected. She says the Act is used to police our relationships in th…
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On June 25, China and Mozambique celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations. Over the past five decades, the two countries have built strong cooperation in trade, agriculture, education, and infrastructure. With zero-tariff access to China since December 2024, Mozambique’s exports are gaining new momentum. In this episode, we speak with political a…
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Turn Listeners into Planet-Saving Superfans 🌱 Ready to grow a fan base that cares about your music—and the planet? In this episode of Aliens Love Earth, Jasper shares a step-by-step action plan for indie artists and creators to build a truly eco-conscious community. Discover how to lead with authenticity, make engagement fun, collaborate for real-w…
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Would you fly to the top of a volcano that’s about to erupt at any moment? Volcanologist Helena Buurman did, and survived to tell the tale! In 2008, Helena was monitoring Mount Redoubt in Alaska, when the ground beneath the volcano began to shake. What follows is a tale of volcanic adventure, involving earthquakes, helicopters, and a massive erupti…
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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Helena Ivanov, an associate fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, to talk about the deepening crisis of trust in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Ivanov says that erosion of trust threatens their ability to operate effectively and help the people they are supposed to serve. She also talks about how authoritarian re…
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Upstream’s Sydney Harris is joined by the US Plastics Pact’s Olivia Merritt Fitzgerald and Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s Olga Kachook to discuss the growing drive for reuse among consumer brands. They share the details of two recent reports that map a path for bringing reuse to the retail setting and which product lines are best poised for the …
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Katie Schleit, fisheries director with Oceans North says now is not the time to increase fishing pressure on Northern cod + Dalhousie biology professor Aaron MacNeil says protecting areas where marine life is perceived as beautiful can be beneficial on different levels.
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Ernest Decker wonders what will become of the now paused cod fishery on the west coast + Fisherman Terry Heard on Labrador's share of the Northern cod fishery + DFO biologist Marjolaine Blais on her studies of deoxygenation and plankton in the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
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Simbithi Eco-Estate is embracing intergenerational collaboration as a core part of its future strategy, fostering both youthful innovation and seasoned experience. Through initiatives like its Work Integrated Learning partnership with DUT and an inclusive staffing and design approach, the estate is building a more resilient and connected community.…
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Jawitz North Coast, with 55 years of national heritage and 13 years in KZN, operates from three offices covering Umhlanga to Richards Bay, offering deep local knowledge, a fully qualified team, and a strong focus on relationships and community. Known for their insight into the North Coast lifestyle and property market, they handle both sales and re…
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In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson sits down with Linda Walker, WWF’s senior director of corporate engagement for forests, to explore the urgent threats to global forests and the role of business in helping reverse current trends. Last month, alarming new data were released showing record-breaking tropical forest loss in 2024—an 8…
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Rebecca Brushett has concerns about NAIA's "Save our Jobs" campaign + Tony Hiscock, VP and CFO of the Gander Airport Authority, gives an update on the construction of the new cold storage facility.
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Keith Sullivan, executive director of NAIA, says people in fish farming communities have not had enough say about the proposed marine conservation area for the south coast + Raymond Collins of PF Collins and Darrell Roche of Whitecap International, talk about the first planeload of lobster that landed in Spain last week.…
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How does nature inspire music—and how can listening to the wild help us protect it? In this episode of Aliens Love Earth, we dive deep into the world of eco-acoustics: the science of recording, studying, and creating with the sounds of nature. Discover how acoustic ecologists monitor ecosystem health through sound, and how artists like Björk, Cosmo…
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At the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, African entrepreneurs showcase everything from tea and cashews to specialty coffee, forging new connections and exploring opportunities in the Chinese market. These encounters highlight the growing depth and diversity of China-Africa business cooperation on the ground.…
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Agriculture is the backbone of Africa's economy. For Uganda, modernizing this critical sector is not just an economic priority, but a path to long-term resilience and development. David Kasura Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary at Uganda's Ministry for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries discusses how agricultural transformation is reshaping Uga…
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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with author Philip Womack to discuss his recent piece on a study that yielded concerning results regarding the cognitive abilities of young people. Womack talks about why reading is important for youngsters and the stark consequences of a post-literate generation ruled by technology.…
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In this episode of Equity In Every Drop, host Thomas Hynes speaks with Brent Walls of Upper Potomac Riverkeeper and Luis Cruz of Hispanic Access Foundation. Brent discusses his participation in Waterkeeper Alliance’s PFAS monitoring initiative, as well as an overview of his work defending the Potomac River and his innovative use of drone technology…
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iCAN is a South African network of independent audiologists offering patient-focused hearing care, including assessments, hearing aids, and balance testing. Member practices across KwaZulu-Natal include Be Heard Audiology, Hoffman Audiology, and others. The Afternoon Show Sponsor: Bidvest McCarthy Toyota Ballito…
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Graham Wood of Mussel Bed Boat Tours says new food fishery rules for tour boots is a divisive issue + Sylvie LaPointe of the Atlantic Groundfish Council says members are pleased with cod quota increase + Mina Campbell is part of a seal skin instructional series made by youth in central Labrador.
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Fisheries Minister Joanne Thompson on why DFO is more than doubling the quota for northern cod + FFAW president Dwan Street says the union is pleased with the quota increase + Alberto Wareham of Icewater Seafoods says the cod increase will mean more work + Rebecca Schijns of Oceana Canada says Thompson's decision is political.…
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NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with political strategist, author, and filmmaker M. Dane Waters to talk about his report on China’s development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its negative impact on the world. Waters explains the many areas affected—from warfare and finance to social media and international organizations such as the United Nations. He…
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The EB Podcast spoke to Dr Bosco Chan, WWF Hong Kong's head of conservation, and Dr Stephan Gale, head of flora conservation at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, about threats to Hong Kong's unique biodiversity from mega-projects.We discussed:Conservation with Dr Bosco ChanThe state of Hong Kong biodiversity: reasons for concernThe Northern Metropo…
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Tara Saunders, wife of the fisherman who got in the water to retrieve shell, says luckily it didn't go off + Neil Burgess of the Shipwreck Preservation Society has theories about the origin of the shell.
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Ready to ditch the plastic and level up your kitchen game? In this episode, we’re talking all things low waste kitchen swaps, from reusable paper towel alternatives to plant based dish soap and bulk refills whether you’re shopping with Bee Joyful or looking for a sustainable store near you, you’ll get practical, affordable tips to reduce waste wher…
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Discover the freshest indie tracks from around the world in the June edition of Community Tracks. This month, we’re diving into psychedelic rock, organic house, indie folk, punk, and even a hardstyle surprise. 🌌✨ Wanna SUPPORT our MISSION to GREEN the WORLD with ART? This is the spot to do it: https://aliensloveearth.rallyup.com/give 👽💜🌍 got MUSIC …
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In this episode of Mulch Matters, we are joined by Dr. Carol Miles from Washington State University, for a compelling conversation about her recent trip to China to attend the International Strawberry Symposium. Our discussion offers a fascinating window into the contrasts and connections between Chinese and U.S. agricultural practices, particularl…
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Juliette Lee and Murial Whelan say that living next to the old Atlantic Seafood Sauce plant often meant keeping the windows closed to keep out the stench + Banting post-doc scholar Alice Zhu is studying how plastic moves through the ocean, and how it affects marine life such as turtles.
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A perennial hot topic in the world of reuse advocacy is reuse and refill in food codes. At a recent meeting of the Reuse Solutions Network (RSN), we tapped some folks with direct experience in the field to share insights about key updates to the federal food code, plus strategies to both update your own state's code—including collaboration, coaliti…
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Ryan Cleary says he was banned forever from Facebook after posting a Ray Guy quote + From problems with China's distant water fleet to human rights abuses in seafood processing, Ian Urbina talks about the second season of the Outlaw Ocean podcast.
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Nigeria is one of the Guest Countries of Honor at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, held in Changsha, Hunan Province. In an exclusive interview, Joseph Tegbe, Director General of the newly established Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, shares his insights on the evolving economic relationship between Nigeria and China.…
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