Tag: Climate Action

Alpine Shifts: the Changing of Seasons and Landscapes in the Alps

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Post date March 5, 2024
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Alpine ecosystems are rapidly changing due to climate change, with shifts in snow cover, increasing temperatures, and increasing droughts. Arthur Broadbent, an ecologist researching the changes in vegetation and soil communities in the European Alps joins the podcast to discuss how climate change and human impact are changing fundamental properties in mountain ecosystems that are essential to the survival of alpine systems. In this episode, Broadbent identifies sustainable practices and policies that can help mitigate these impacts. Broadbent offers a unique blend of scientific insight and practical advice, making it a necessary listen for anyone concerned about the future of our planet’s mountain landscapes.

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From Ridge to Reef: Hawaii’s Past and Present Land Manageme

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Post date February 13, 2024
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We explore the connection between Hawaiian culture and land management in our third episode on mountain ecology. Dr. Kamelamela, an expert in ethnoecology, guides us through the historical practices and their relevance today, highlighting the critical impact of climate change on the islands and the role of community in forest restoration.

Tags Climate Action, Climate Change, Ecology, Environmental Justice, Mountains

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Tipping Point: 1.5 degrees in the Himalayas

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Post date June 28, 2023
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The Himalayan region is among the most unique and also the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world. Basanta Shrestha, Director of Strategic Cooperation at ICIMOD, discusses some of the distinct challenges facing the Himalayan region, the importance of building effective partnerships, and the need for greater attention to climate action for mountain communities.

Tags Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Science, Ecology, IPCC, Mountains, Sustainability, UNFCCC

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Mountain Siblings: Resilience in Appalachia

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Post date June 7, 2023
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Appalachian communities have been deeply impacted by extractive industries, leading to devastating consequences from climate change. In this episode, community leader and activist Tiffany Pyette shares her perspective on the impacts of strip mining on the Appalachian community, the need for a Just Transition, listening to community members, and more.

Tags Climate Action, Environmental Justice, Mountains

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Climate Assessment & the “Who” Behind Reports

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Post date January 27, 2022
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The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) publishes the most robust climate assessments. In this episode, Dr. O’Reilly shares an inside look into the scientists writing the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC.

Tags Biodiversity, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Science, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science., IPCC, UNFCCC

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Students on Finding Optimism

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Post date January 18, 2022
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Cody Sanford has a round table discussion with students and young environmentalists from the YEAH Network, focusing on ways we can approach the climate crisis and keep a sense of optimism when we face an uphill battle.

Tags Agrovoltaics, Climate Action, Climate Change, Ecology, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science., Green Tech, Sustainability

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Scarcity & Challenging Narratives in Science

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Post date October 7, 2021
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Storytelling is inherent in science, but sometimes we get comfortable with narratives that may be problematic. Agroecology PhD student Siwook Hwang sheds light on the dangers of the “scarcity axiom” and how we should pay attention to and challenge how we frame our stories in science.

Tags Climate Action, Ecology, Environmental Justice, Environmental Science., Sustainability

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Forest Fires & Managing for Resilience

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Post date September 14, 2021
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Wildfire season is lasting longer, affecting more people, and is becoming harder to control. Wildfire ecologist Casey Teske discusses fire’s role in ecosystems, fuel treatment methods, and the challenges of fire forecasting.

Tags Casey Teske wildfire expert, Climate Action, Climate adaptation for wildfires, Climate change and wildfires, Controlled burns, Ecology, Emergency preparedness for wildfires, Fire ecology, Fire-resistant landscaping, Forest Management, wildfire, Wildfire ecology, Wildfire management, Wildfire mitigation techniques, Wildfire Prevention, Wildfire recovery, Wildfire risk reduction, Wildfire safety tips

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