Latest Environment Non-Profit Podcast Episodes
Confidence in Climate Science: How Consensus Emerges in the Scientific Community
People Places Planet - February 08, 2024 15:07 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsBuilding scientific agreement is a meticulous process. In climate science, this process has faced a lot of outside scrutiny. In this episode, ELI’s Staff Scientist Dr. John Doherty joins Host Sarah Backer to discuss the responsibilities of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (...
Myanmar: Resistance and the Cost of the Coup in Chin State
InAsia - February 08, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutesFebruary 1 marked the anniversary of the military coup that upended Myanmar’s democracy and plunged much of the country into open conflict. Three years later, popular resistance, from peaceful protests to armed insurgency, remains strong, particularly among communities in the country’s border re...
Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia
The US-China Podcast - February 05, 2024 15:33 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMeg Rithmire’s book, Precarious Ties: Business and the State in Authoritarian Asia, compares state-business relations in China, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It explains why initial partnerships for growth between political and business elites disintegrated into corruption and financial instability i...
Swamps, Science, and Sackett: ELI's Approach to Wetland Preservation
People Places Planet - February 02, 2024 18:10 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsWhat do Wetlands have to do with wellbeing? As vibrant and critical ecosystems, wetlands provide economic, cultural, and climate benefits to communities worldwide. Yet, wetlands are disappearing at an alarming rate. ELI’s Wetlands Program is working to prevent these losses and reverse t...
It's Bagels!
Camdeners - February 02, 2024 12:40 - 49 minutesIn this episode we’re speaking with Dan Martensen, the man behind the overnight sensation, It's Bagels - a New-York inspired bagel and coffee shop in London’s Primrose Hill. Dan opened the doors to It's Bagels in September 2023 and within days they had queues of over 200 eager customer...
Americans Feel More Threat from China Now than in Past Three Decades – Chicago Council on Global Affairs Survey
The US-China Podcast - January 29, 2024 16:45 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsAccording to a Chicago Council survey conducted in September 2023, Americans are more concerned about China’s rise now than at any point since the end of the Cold War. A record level of Americans consider China’s transformation into a global power to be a threat to U.S. interests, and are more l...
#3 Nepal landlocked in a "gigantic neighborhood": U.S.-China & the World
The US-China Podcast - January 26, 2024 10:44 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsU.S.-China & the World is an interview series investigating how the U.S.-China relationship impacts societies, economies, and policies around the globe. Through short interviews with local experts, this series takes a closer look at the countries and regions affected by and navigating through ...
From Dubai with Dedication: Navigating COP28 Climate Commitments
People Places Planet - January 25, 2024 21:59 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsA lot has been said about COP28. It has been described as a success, failure, and everything in between, but what actually happened? This week, host Sarah Backer is joined by Jennifer Huang, Associate Director of International Strategies at the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C...
A Work in Progress: Nepal’s Bold Bet on Federalism
InAsia - January 24, 2024 21:00 - 26 minutesInAsia explores Nepal's transformative journey into federalism following a civil war and political deadlock. With the 2015 constitution, Nepal embarked on a new governance path, decentralizing powers to provincial and local governments. We delve into the successes and challenges of this shift wi...
50 Years of EPA: Looking Back with Roger Martella
Environmental Law Explored: A Podcast SEERies - January 22, 2024 19:36 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 1 ratingRoger Martella discusses his service as General Counsel at the EPA from 2005-2008 with JD Howard, an associate at Morris, Manning, & Martin, LLP and past member of the Section’s Leadership Development Program. This podcast was recorded in late 2020.
Micromobility and sustainability: A day in the life of a bike-sharing scholar - with Wen Yi [in Chinese]
Environment China - January 22, 2024 15:46 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 48 ratingsIn the latest episode of Environment China's podcast, we speak to Wen Yi as part of our Young Professionals in Sustainability series. Wen Yi is a doctoral graduate in Transportation Engineering from the University of Tennessee in the United States and a master's degree in statistics. He previous...
Every Drop Counts: At the Confluence of Water and Law
People Places Planet - January 19, 2024 15:03 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsIt’s undeniable that we take water access for granted – until we don’t have it or until water quality degrades, anyways. With at least forty states anticipating water shortages this year, using water efficiently is more important than ever. This week, Sarah Backer is joined by Mary Ann ...
#2 What is Italy trying to signal?: U.S.-China & the World
The US-China Podcast - January 19, 2024 14:02 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsU.S.-China & the World is an interview series investigating how the U.S.-China relationship impacts societies, economies, and policies around the globe. Through short interviews with local experts, this series takes a closer look at the countries and regions affected by and navigating through U...
Flood Ready?
Planet Possible - January 19, 2024 06:45 - 41 minutesAre you flood ready? How do you find out if your home is at risk of flooding? What can you do to protect your home and if water does suddenly come through your door, what should you do next? With much of England and Scotland experiencing rainfall 70% above average for December, flooding has imp...
Analyzing Taiwan's Election Results
The US-China Podcast - January 16, 2024 10:40 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsNearly 20 million voters in Taiwan went to the polls over the weekend to elect a new president. The a results will have outsize importance to Taiwan’s future, its relations with the United States and China, as well as U.S.- China relations more broadly. With the votes now counted, the incumbent...
#1 Don't make Southeast Asia choose sides: U.S.-China & the World
The US-China Podcast - January 12, 2024 14:08 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsU.S.-China & the World is an interview series investigating how the U.S.-China relationship impacts societies, economies, and policies around the globe. Through short interviews with local experts, this series takes a closer look at the countries and regions impacted by and navigating through ...
Introducing U.S.-China & the World!
The US-China Podcast - January 12, 2024 10:53 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsApparently, the U.S.-China relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. Why, and for whom? Introducing our new segment on The US-China Podcast, U.S.-China & the World! Experts from around the world tell us about how the U.S.-China relationship impacts their countries...
China on My Mind | Mary Brown Bullock
The US-China Podcast - December 29, 2023 15:19 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe United States and China are at a crossroads today. Will the two nations be enemies, or will they continue to engage with each other? Mary Brown Bullock, who first visited China nearly 50 years ago, explores this question in her latest book, China on My Mind. Her memoir describes being a mis...
India, China, and the US in Space
The US-China Podcast - December 22, 2023 17:15 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIn the summer of 2023, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched a lunar-exploration mission, making India the fourth country to land on the moon. Now that India has joined China and the United States in the ranks of major space-faring countries, there is huge potentia...
Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable? Maybe.
People Places Planet - December 20, 2023 17:16 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsConsumers are seeking out ethically made and climate-friendly apparel to gift this holiday season. But how do they know whether their purchases are truly sustainable or eco-friendly? This week’s podcast episode explores the rise of greenwashing claims and the role of the Federal Trade C...
COP28
Planet Possible - December 20, 2023 06:45 - 37 minutes2023 is set to be the hottest year on record with temperatures 1.4 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average and sea surface temperatures for the polar oceans reaching almost 21 degrees C in October. In recent years we’ve seen the climate COPs making headline news - so what was it like to...
The Enforcement Angle: David Uhlmann and OECA
People Places Planet - December 13, 2023 14:37 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThe EPA’s Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) develops the Agency’s national strategy to enforce compliance with federal environmental statutes. Led by Assistant Administrator, David M. Uhlmann, OECA sets national enforcement priorities, and coordinates with EPA regio...
Dancing on the Line between Art and Activism
InAsia - December 06, 2023 22:00 - 25 minutesMeet two political activists who have secret literary lives—or is it the other way around? We talk to our 2023 Asia Foundation Development Fellows Shazia Uzman and Jan Mikael de Lara Co.
Governing for Sustainability: A Conversation with Scott Schang and John Dernbach
People Places Planet - December 06, 2023 14:49 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsThe United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) are 17 integrated goals that address global challenges, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate change, the environment, peace and justice. Advancing the SDGs in the US would help to make the US a better place f...
A thrutopia to imagine a better future - Manda Scott, Accidental Gods
Impact Journey with Julia S - December 05, 2023 10:18 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsWhat do you get when you cross a bestselling novelist with a masters in regenerative economics and a healthy dose of shamanic practice? This fascinating conversation with the brilliant Manda Scott, creator of Accidental Gods and the Thrutopia Masterclass. THE IMPACT. Manda Scott: - Has been, v...
Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China
The US-China Podcast - December 04, 2023 10:34 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsShellen Wu’s new book, Birth of the Geopolitical Age: Global Frontiers and the Making of Modern China traces the global history of the frontier in the twentieth century, particularly in China. The global history approach offers a new perspective on the continuities and evolution of the construc...
Cyberdog: A conversation with Terry Davy
Camdeners - December 04, 2023 10:01 - 20 minutesDive into the beating heart of Camden with Terry Davy, the Founder of Cyberdog, in this high-energy episode of Camdeners. Discover the captivating history of Cyberdog, from its humble origins to global icon status in alternative fashion. Terry shares personal anecdotes and explores the ...
What's Next for Taiwan? Examining an Unprecedented Election Season
The US-China Podcast - December 01, 2023 19:08 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe candidates for Taiwan’s upcoming presidential election, set for January 13, 2024, were finally announced on Friday, November 24 after a dramatic failure of opposition parties to form a coalition against Taiwan’s ruling party. One factor setting this election apart from those previous is the...
COP28 Special: The Global Stocktake and Climate Equity
People Places Planet - December 01, 2023 17:18 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratingsToday is the first day of COP28, where participants will discuss the first-ever global stocktake, an assessment of global action on climate change to date. The global stocktake report includes an inventory of climate-related data which evaluates whether the world is on track to achieve ...
Warming Ties between the U.S. and Chinese militaries? Beijing Xiangshan Forum
The US-China Podcast - November 28, 2023 16:23 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsThe Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a high-level security and defense gathering, was convened from October 29 to 31 for the first time since 2019, with the theme, “Common Security, Lasting Peace.” Delegates from over 40 countries, including the United States and Russia, attended. What took place? Wha...
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