I migliori Climate Emergency podcast (2024)

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Hillary Angelo: IS urban greening really the path to sustainable cities? 1:05:42

1M ago1:05:42

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Today we talk to the wonderful urban-environmental sociologist Hillary Angelo. Hillary is an associate professor at UC Santa Cruz who focuses on Urbanization, nature, infrastructure, sustainability, and climate change. We talk about urban planning and how building denser communities can be more impactful than simply greening neighborhoods, why we d…

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Kelli Ashley Armstrong: On the Front Lines of the Climate Emergency 1:21:19

2M ago1:21:19

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Today we are talking with artist, scientist, and activist Kelli Armstrong. A resident of the Bahamas, we talk about how the climate crisis has changed her island home. How, even in her lifetime, storms have have grown from manageable to out of control. And the importance of centering the voices of her people in disaster management in the wake of th…

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Amplifier Podcast Ep. 11: Austin Bowden-Kerby 2:18:42

2M ago2:18:42

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We talked with Dr. Austin Bowden-Kerby, who specializes in working with Pacific Island communities and governments to prevent the collapse of coral reefs in the face of climate change and associated mass coral death due to bleaching. He goes deep into the processes he uses to help prevent and restore coral reefs and how these wonderful marvels of n…

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Amplifier Podcast Ep. 10: Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq 1:34:17

3M ago1:34:17

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Join us for this incredible conversation with Cana Uluak Itchuaqiyaq, Iñupiaq from NW Alaska, enrolled member of the Noorvik Native Community, Virginia Tech professor and communications and rhetoric scholar. We talked about the importance of language revitalization, the ongoing struggle for sovereignty for Indigenous Arctic peoples in the face of t…

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Is Solar energy the answer to Bihar’s power shortage? 18:59

3M ago18:59

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Bihar has the lowest electricity consumption per person in India, mostly due to lack of power availability. The government is now focusing on solar energy projects, like rooftop installations, floating solar panels, and solar street lights, to boost clean energy. But is this solar energy boom in Bihar addressing the energy poverty challenge? Suno I…

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How can we save the Himalayas? 24:00

3M ago24:00

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In this final episode in the Joshimath series, Sudeshna Chowdhury speaks to an anthropologist, Lokesh Ohri who talks about how ancient rituals had always held nature in high esteem and how a sustainable development model is paramount for protecting the Himalayas. See sunoindia.in/privacy-policy for privacy information.…

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Who is to be blamed for Joshimath sinking? 21:46

3M ago21:46

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The Tapovan Vishnugad hydropower project undertaken by NTPC since 2006 is the biggest bone of contention between the people of Joshimath and the government. Residents say that it is this project that has caused disaster in the region. On the other hand, government representatives have steered away from blaming the NTPC for the disaster. Sudeshna Ch…

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Why were environmental risk warnings on Joshimath ignored? 13:22

3M ago13:22

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Studies in the 1970s indicated that the town is located in a fragile area rendering the region unsuitable for construction of massive infrastructural projects. In this episode, Sudeshna Chowdhury speaks to scientists and environmentalists to understand the landscape of the place and what lies beneath its earth that makes it susceptible to land subs…

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Amplifier Podcast Ep. 09: Gopal Dayaneni 1:41:14

3M ago1:41:14

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We had an incredible conversation with activist, scholar and educator Gopal Dayaneni, co-founder of Movement Generation: Justice and Ecology Project (among many other important endeavors), on the centrality of social, racial and economic justice to the fight to end fossil fuels, and why climate activists need to stand up against the ongoing genocid…

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Why is Joshimath sinking? 20:34

3M ago20:34

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Joshimath, an ancient spiritual town in Uttarakhand, is facing an existential threat due to land subsidence or urban sinking. Future of people who call this town their home is uncertain. The entire region has been divided into danger zones and safe zones. Some residents seek compensation to give up their homes while some don’t want to move at all. …

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Amplifier Podcast Ep. 08: Henri-Count Evans PhD 1:12:09

4M ago1:12:09

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We had a wonderful discussion with Henri-Count Evans, lecturer at the University of Eswantini, who is an emerging scholar in journalism, climate change and environmental humanities, and media studies. We discuss the transition away from fossil fuels in Africa, the responsibilities of the Global North for helping Africa adapt to a crisis created by …

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Is India ready for ‘district cooling’? 31:01

4M ago31:01

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This summer, temperatures in India soared beyond 45 degrees Celsius, sparking discussions about the necessity of cooling as a fundamental need rather than a luxury. In India, fans, coolers and later air conditioners have been effectively used for seeking comfort from the heat. But with rising CO2 levels, experts have expressed the need for sustaina…

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How climate change is impacting tribals and forests in India 32:02

4M ago32:02

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In the past few years, Jharkhand has seen extreme climate shifts which have affected the forests. The forests are home to various forest flowers, fruits, roots and stems that have been used for medicinal, consumption, healing, trade and many purposes and some have also been used as a livelihood measure. Many products have also been used in urban ce…

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Can Indian cities survive the heat by urban cooling? 18:29

4M ago18:29

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Extreme heat this summer has indicated the need for a robust urban cooling system. It shows an urgent need to build community cooling centres which can be accessed by the most vulnerable groups such as the urban poor, women and elderly. To understand the challenges and solutions for urban cooling in Indian cities, Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya spok…

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Amplifier Podcast Ep. 06: Dr. Aïda Diongue-Niang 1:23:51

4M ago1:23:51

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Join us as we talk with Senegalese meteorologist Dr. Aïda Diongue-Niang, a Vice-Chair of IPCC's Working Group I. We explore the the disparities between Africa's negligible contribution to global heating while being most vulnerable to the devastating impacts; the inadequacy of the resources being provided for adaptation; and exploring how West Afric…

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Amplifier Podcast Ep. 07: Lina María Forero Suescün 2:09:28

4M ago2:09:28

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We talk with Lina María Forero Suescün, a climate communicator, Indigenous sovereignty and gender researcher from Columbia, about how Indigenous and women's rights are not just linked to the climate emergency, but are essential to tackling it and should be centered in the climate movement globally. We also discuss how learning to grieve for our dyi…

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How heatwaves advisories fail the urban poor 11:15

4M ago11:15

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This year, Delhi faced severe heat waves with temperatures that soared past 45 degrees on several days. The most vulnerable people—those who live in informal settlements—suffered the brunt of this extreme weather. The Union Health Ministry and India Meteorological Department issued public health advisories as heatwave conditions persisted in variou…

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How recycled plastic could be harmful? 32:10

5M ago32:10

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There is a strong belief that recycled plastic is always good for the environment, and is safe to use. But increasing, increasing evidence shows that recycled plastic should be used with caution. Toxics Link, a Delhi based environmental research and advocacy organisation conducted a research to assess the toxic contaminants in recycled plastic prod…

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Indian Solar Dream - How far is Ayodhya from becoming a solar city? 13:30

5M ago13:30

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As part of an aggressive push on solar, there is a strong emphasis on establishing “solar cities” in Uttar Pradesh. Ayodhya is being developed as a model solar city under the Solar City program in Uttar Pradesh. How far is Ayodhya from becoming a Solar city? How will the Solar City initiative change Ayodhya and the lives of its people? Where do peo…

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Indian Solar Dream - Few takers for govt residential solar scheme 20:10

5M ago20:10

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Connecting more and more people with solar energy has become an election plank for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Ram Mandir was consecrated in Ayodhya on January 22, 2024, 10 million poor and middle-class households in India are supposed to get resid…

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What the Supreme court verdict means for climate change action in India? 5:42

7M ago5:42

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On April 6, 2024, the Supreme Court gave a landmark judgement bringing the right to be free from adverse effects of climate change within the ambit of fundamental rights. Indian jurisprudence had earlier held that people had a right to clean air and a clean environment. The right to be free from adverse effects of climate change is a new addition. …

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Fernando Tormos-Aponte, PhD 1:08:47

7M ago1:08:47

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Join us as we talk to the wonderful Dr. Fernando Tormos-Aponte, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, about the value of human life in the face of climate crisis, the politics of research, the importance of solidarity and mutual aid, and how those struggles can help movements win broader political change, in Puerto Rico …

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How to stay cool without warming the earth? 27:01

7M ago27:01

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The cooling industry contributes significantly to global CO2 emissions. As pressure mounts to address climate impacts, there's a crucial need for the industry to overhaul its manufacturing and disposal practices of appliances. But how are your cooling appliances making the climate worse? What exactly is energy efficiency and what makes an appliance…

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How inclusive is Delhi’s new solar policy? 22:42

7M ago22:42

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On 17th March 2024, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the Capital notified the new Delhi Solar Policy, 2024, rolling out larger incentives and subsidies for people to install solar power systems at their homes and businesses. The vision is to make solar energy accessible and affordable for all consumers in Delhi. In the past months, the gover…

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The Return of El-Nino- What is so hot about this summer? 12:18

7M ago12:18

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In early March 2024, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a hot summer this year, with above-normal temperatures and an above-normal number of heatwave days from March to May. On 5th March 2024, the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), a specialised agency of the UN, said in a media release that the 2023-24 El Niño, one of the fi…

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Melinda Adams, PhD: Cultural Fire and Climate Change 1:03:14

8M ago1:03:14

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Jon our conversation with the always amazing Dr. Melinda Adams, Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science and Indigenous Studies at The University of Kansas. She uses a mix of modern and traditional knowledge of plant, soil, and cultural fire as a climate adaption strategy. We get into the practice of cultural fire,…

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Where is Bangalore’s water? 24:51

8M ago24:51

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We're seeing what is being called one of the worst droughts in recent years in Karnataka. Bangalore has become unliveable. Bangalore has access to only half the amount of water that it needs on a daily basis. There's no water in many high and mid-rise buildings, gated colonies. The government is rationing out water tankers, construction using the a…

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Amplifier Podcast Ep. 03: Elkanah Babatunde 1:23:47

8M ago1:23:47

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Join us as we talk with Dr. Elkanah Babatunde, a Research Fellow in the University of Cape Town’s Global Risk Governance program who focuses on climate justice in Africa and global environmental governance. We dig into the challenges for burgeoning nations in transitioning away from fossil fuels, and the many hypocrisies of the global north lecturi…

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Amplifier Podcast Episode 02: Monica Araya 1:02:10

9M ago1:02:10

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Today on Amplifier we talk to Monica Araya, one of the BBC's most influential inspiring women, and the Executive Director of the European Climate Foundation (https://europeanclimate.org/). She is an emissions-free transportation advocate, and has been influential in making Costa Rica a leader in fossil free energy. She is incredible, and has done w…

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Can e-cooking be the future of Indian kitchens? 37:31

9M ago37:31

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Access to clean cooking has been on the radar of policymakers for several decades. With over half of rural households still using traditional, polluting cooking methods, the need for cleaner alternatives is more pressing than ever. In this episode of Climate Emergency, Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya speaks to Noble Varghese, who has studied India’s …

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How Uttarakhand is learning to live with leopards 34:10

9M ago34:10

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More than 500 people lost their lives in human-wildlife conflict between January 2000 to December 2023, as per the data gathered by the forest department. In 2023 alone, more than 20 persons died of conflict with leopards in the state. The state’s Living with Leopards programme is trying to mitigate these conflicts. The programme that originated in…

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The Amazon, Ladies of Landsat, Decolonizing Science, and more, with Flaávia Mendes PhD 59:22

9M ago59:22

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Flaávia Mendes is a remote sensing expert based in Brazil, focused on forestry and land use for more than 16 years, on topics ranging from the prospects for the Amazon (so, you know, all of us), decolonizing science, women in science, and so much more. She's amazing, we love her, and hope you'll take the time to join us to get to know her. And be s…

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Why does India’s ban on single-use plastic look skewed? 32:27

10M ago32:27

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Efforts towards fighting plastic pollution are being made by governments across the world. India is also speeding up its fight against plastic pollution. On July 1, 2022, a ban was imposed on single-use plastic items. This ban was ambitious, covering 19 items. In this episode, Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya tries to dig deep and understand all about…

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Why are the Adivasis protesting in Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo Arand Forest? 17:15

10M ago17:15

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On 21st and 22nd December, 2023, authorities in Chhattisgarh’s Surguja district cleared thousands of trees over hundreds of hectares for the phase-2 extension of coal mines in the Hasdeo Arand forest. Over the past one decade, Adivasis have been a part of a struggle to save Hasdeo Arand forests that stretch across over 1,500 km through Chhattisgarh…

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Youth Leading the Way- COP28 Expectations with Disha Ravi 25:55

11M ago25:55

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In this episode, Rakesh Kamal, host of of the Climate Emergency Podcast sits down with Disha Ravi, a prominent voice from an environmental awareness youth group, Fridays for Future India. She talks about the expectations and aspirations of the youth as they are participating in the critical climate change negotiations at COP28 in Dubai. Disha share…

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Reporters diary of COP28 38:10

11M ago38:10

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The climate change conference, COP28, where the world gathered to make agreements to solve the climate crisis, has wrapped up in Dubai. It's now a crucial moment for assessment and contemplation. Was the conference effective? Are we progressing as planned to achieve the objectives set out in the Paris Agreement? And, importantly, is the Global Sout…

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COP28 Unveiled- Decoding the Global Stocktake 22:55

11M ago22:55

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In this episode of "Climate Emergency," host Rakesh Kamal engages in a conversation with Vaibhav Chaturvedi, a fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), a leading think tank in Asia. He delves into the heart of the global stocktake (GST) in climate change negotiations, unraveling key developments and emerging trends witnessed a…

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Adapting to a Changing World- Insights from COP on Global Goal on Adaptation 26:20

11M ago26:20

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Join host Rakesh Kamal in this episode of "Climate Emergency" as he sits down with Arun Krishnan from the Climate Policy Initiative to delve into one of the most contested issue at COP28 in Dubai "the Global Goal on Adaptation". As the world gears up for outcomes from COP28 in Dubai, Arun sheds light on the challenges that lie ahead and opportuniti…

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Rooted Resilience- Grassroots Heroes in the COP Arena 29:30

11M ago29:30

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In this episode of "Climate Emergency," host Rakesh Kamal engages in a compelling conversation with Ranjan Panda environmental activist and Convenor at Combat Climate Change Network, India, and Co-Founder, Youth4Water. He discusses the pivotal role of grassroots organizations in the battle against climate change, particularly within the context of …

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Youth Voices for Climate- Empowering Climate Action at COP28 Dubai 26:00

11M ago26:00

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In this episode, Host Rakesh Kamal delves into a conversation with Aakash Raanison – a passionate environmentalist, content creator, influencer, Author and documentary maker. In this episode, Aakash talks about how today's youth can actively engage at COP28 in Dubai. He also shares his experiences and insights on how the younger generation can make…

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What do young climate leaders feel about global Climate Negotiations? 44:45

11M ago44:45

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In the lead-up to COP28, the call for increased youth engagement in climate negotiations resonates more powerfully than ever. As the world gears up for another critical COP session, the question looms: to what extent will global leaders heed the diverse experiences and perspectives of a generation least accountable for climate change but most susce…

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Can India tackle air pollution through artificial rain? 14:00

11M ago14:00

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There are videos on social media suggesting that an artificial rain experiment by IIT Kanpur can tackle air pollution and drought and that this artificially induced rainfall is likely to have “no negative consequences on the environment”. Videos on social media claim this as a “sustainable solution”. However, this isn't the first time that cloud se…

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Remembering MS Swaminathan 34:15

12M ago34:15

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India lost one of its most renowned agricultural scientists, MS Swaminathan, on September 28th, 2023. He not just spearheaded the green revolution and pulled the South Asian masses out of a famine, but also contributed immensely to this field by engaging in solution-oriented deliberations and discussions with various stakeholders. He involved farme…

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Towards clean energy- Is the world transitioning the right way? 18:00

1y ago18:00

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Solar energy has been an important player in India’s energy transition. But how does the growth of solar align with the global targets of reducing emissions and alleviating energy poverty? How do we see the world's transition towards clean energy? How do we eliminate disparities in energy access? How do we make sure that renewables are cost-effecti…

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Why scientists dispute cloudburst as the cause of Sikkim flash floods? 28:10

1y ago28:10

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On October 4th, a glacial lake outburst event struck North Sikkim, sending shockwaves across the northeastern state. This event unfolded at Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim, causing an abrupt and alarming surge in the water level of the Teesta River. The floodwaters reached the Teesta III Dam in Chungthang around midnight, resulting in the dam's destruc…

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How Can Bengaluru's Urban Poor Be Involved in Climate Change Solutions? 20:30

1y ago20:30

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Bengaluru is currently experiencing significant and diverse forms of urban growth. Numerous environmental studies have consistently highlighted the adverse impact of intense urbanization on the city's environment. However, the city is now also gaining attention in discussions about its susceptibility to climate change. Unfortunately, the most sever…

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Can solar water pumps solve water woes for Bundelkhand’s farmers? 31:30

1y ago31:30

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Bundelkhand region in central India is infamous for its frequent droughts. Due to the lack of water, farmers in this region have either been aligning their farming with seasonal rainfall patterns or are dependent on diesel or electricity operated pumps for irrigation. But the erratic rainfall, prolonged droughts and poor electricity supply have dis…

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Climate Check - How does greenwashing contribute to climate misinformation? 21:30

1+ y ago21:30

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In this episode of the Climate Emergency podcast, Editor and host for this episode Rakesh Kamal speaks with Aditi Tandon, a production editor with Mongabay India and a fact-checking trainer with the Google News Initiative India Training Network. They discuss greenwashing and its role in climate misinformation. Greenwashing is the practice of making…

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Climate Check - How can media tackle climate misinformation? 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

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In this episode of the Climate Emergency podcast, host Rakesh Kamal talks to independent journalist and trainer Mayank aggarwal about the importance of climate literacy and the need to train media organizations and journalists in fighting climate misinformation. They explore the role of journalists and media organizations in combating this growing …

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Climate Check- The Global North and South 15:00

1+ y ago15:00

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Join Rakesh Kamal, Editor of Climate Emergency Podcast, in this episode as he delves deep into the intricate matter of climate misinformation and its far-reaching consequences for the global north and south. He speaks with Aditi Tandon, production editor with Mongabay India, and a fact-checking trainer with the Google News Initiative India Training…

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