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Dare to Know

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Dare to Know is a podcast published by David Morton Rintoul offering feature stories aimed at those who find meaning in understanding our universe, our place in nature and our humanity.

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Dismal Progress Reports Cause Earth Day Frustrations

April 22, 2023 22:49 - 5 minutes - 1.99 MB

Dismal progress reports from Canada’s Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development and the UN Secretary-General tarnished Earth Day festivities this year. Find out why the status of climate change and mass extinctions is nothing to celebrate. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/04/22/dismal-progress-reports-cause-earth-day-frustrations/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Amnesty International – State of World’s Human Rights

April 15, 2023 21:25 - 5 minutes - 1.92 MB

Amnesty International has just released its annual report on the state of the world’s human rights. Find out how it assesses human rights in 156 countries, including Canada.  This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/04/15/amnesty-international-state-of-worlds-human-rights/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Tigers’ Personalities are Unique, Study Finds

April 09, 2023 00:41 - 6 minutes - 2.11 MB

Tiger personalities are as distinctive as those of humans, according to a new study. Find out how this clarifies the nature versus nurture debate and can improve nature conservation efforts. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/04/08/tigers-personalities-are-unique-study-finds/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Brightest Gamma-Ray Burst Ever Unveils Cosmic Mysteries

April 02, 2023 00:22 - 5 minutes - 1.94 MB

Gamma-ray bursts are explosions so powerful they outshine our entire galaxy. Find out how scientists detected the brightest gamma-ray burst ever observed, and what it means for our understanding of the universe. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/04/01/brightest-gamma-ray-burst-ever-unveils-cosmic-mysteries/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

UN Report Calls for Urgent Climate Action

March 25, 2023 18:36 - 5 minutes - 2.01 MB

A UN Report released this week contained even more dismal news about the climate crisis. Find out why the UN chief responded by saying, “It’s time to end the relentless — and senseless — war on nature.” This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/03/25/un-report-calls-for-urgent-climate-action/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Blood and Mistletoe: A Review

March 18, 2023 23:41 - 5 minutes - 1.87 MB

Blood and Mistletoe is a book about the Druids by Professor Ronald Hutton. Find out why the fact that we know next to nothing about the Druids is what makes them fascinating. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/03/18/blood-and-mistletoe-a-review/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Kiska, Canada’s Last Captive Orca Has Died

March 12, 2023 01:26 - 6 minutes - 2.35 MB

Kiska, Canada's last captive orca, died this week at Marineland after twelve years of isolation. Find out why animals rights groups want Marineland prosecuted, and how Kiska's story reflects changing attitudes toward our treatment of animals. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/03/11/kiska-canadas-last-captive-orca-has-died/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Massive Early Galaxies Discovery Could Be ‘Universe Breaker”

March 05, 2023 00:58 - 6 minutes - 2.08 MB

Massive early galaxies emerged from a review of the James Webb Space Telescope’s first dataset. Find out why current science says they shouldn’t exist, and what this means for our understanding of the Big Bang and galaxy formation. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/03/04/massive-early-galaxies-discovery-could-be-universe-breakers/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

European Archery 40,000 Years Older than Thought

February 26, 2023 04:09 - 5 minutes - 2.03 MB

European archery was thought to have orginated about 11,000 years ago. Find out why a new discovery places that date another 40,000 years into the past. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/02/25/european-archery-40000-years-older-than-thought/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Mother Tree Skeptics Call for More Study

February 19, 2023 00:53 - 6 minutes - 2.26 MB

The mother tree hypothesis suggests that trees form networks to share resources and communicate using fungi growing in their roots. Find out why a new study questions the evidence for this idea and calls for better expermients to uncover the truth. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/02/18/mother-tree-skeptics-call-for-more-study/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

UFOs Becoming Legitimate Research Topic for Scientists

February 11, 2023 18:55 - 6 minutes - 2.35 MB

UFOs, or UAP as researchers now call them, are no longer viewed with complete derision by science. Find out why some in the scientific and intelligence communities now think unidentified aerial phenomena might be worthwhile research topics. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/02/11/ufos-becoming-legitimate-research-topic-for-scientists/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Agricultural Revolution Still Affects Humanity’s Modern Life

February 05, 2023 01:17 - 7 minutes - 2.68 MB

The Agricultural Revolution took place about 12,000 years ago and brought many benefits. Find out how the lifestyle changes humanity embraced then also led to the conflict, disease, fitness and nutrition issues we cope with today. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/02/04/agricultural-revolution-still-affects-humanitys-modern-life/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Earth’s Inner Core Falling Behind Planet’s Rotation 

January 29, 2023 02:50 - 5 minutes - 1.84 MB

Earth’s inner core appears to be slowing down relative the speed of our planet’s rotation on its axis. Find out how this affects our magnetic field and shortens the length of a day on our world. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/01/28/earths-inner-core-falling-behind-planets-rotation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

DART Mission Follow-Up: A Smash Hit!

January 22, 2023 03:09 - 5 minutes - 1.84 MB

The DART Mission involved sending a spacecraft to collide with an asteroid. Find out how it demonstrated the feasibility of NASA’s planetary defense strategy and exceeded expectations. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/01/21/dart-mission-follow-up-a-smash-hit/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Human Rights Watch Condemns “Litany of Human Rights Crises”

January 14, 2023 00:37 - 6 minutes - 2.25 MB

Human Rights Watch has released its“annual review of human rights around the globe.” Find out why Human Rights Watch described the year as a “litany of human rights crises.” This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/01/13/human-rights-watch-condemns-litany-of-human-rights-crises/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Photosynthesis Signaling May Boost Crops, Cure Cancer

January 07, 2023 01:04 - 5 minutes - 2.06 MB

Photosynthesis signaling within plant cells is fundamental to life. Find out how a new discovery explains what triggers the process, potentially boosting crop yields and even helping cure cancer. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2023/01/06/photosynthesis-signaling-may-boost-crops-cure-cancer/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Doomed Planet May Foretell Earth’s Ultimate Fate

December 30, 2022 21:15 - 5 minutes - 2.02 MB

A doomed planet orbiting an aging star has been observed for the first time. Find out what this discovery can contribute to our search for life on other worlds. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/12/30/doomed-planet-may-foretell-earths-ultimate-fate/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Why Domestic Chores Matter Less to Men

December 23, 2022 22:02 - 6 minutes - 2.22 MB

Domestic chores overwhelmingly fall to women in most households. Find out the psychology behind this disparity and why it doesn’t give men a free pass to avoid housework. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/12/23/why-domestic-chores-matter-less-to-men/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Biodiversity Conference Commits to Protect 30% of Natural World

December 20, 2022 17:15 - 7 minutes - 2.48 MB

A UN biodiversity conference called COP15 has ended with a deal involving 196 countries. Find out why environmentalists are hailing it as a landmark agreement, and what it will take to put its terms in place. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/12/19/biodiversity-conference-commits-to-protect-30-of-natural-world/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Artemis I On Its Way Back Home

December 09, 2022 21:53 - 5 minutes - 1.98 MB

Artemis I is NASA’s ongoing, uncrewed test mission to the moon and back. Find out what the mission has accomplished so far, and about the plans for slashdown this Sunday, December 11. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/12/09/artemis-i-on-its-way-back-home/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Music Training Improves Brain Function and Mood

December 03, 2022 02:53 - 5 minutes - 1.89 MB

Music training has been a recognized mental health treatment since the dawn of time. Find out how a new study shows that learning to play an instrument improves our cognition while relieving depression, anxiety and stress. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/12/02/music-training-improves-brain-function-and-mood/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Reforestation Plans Require More than Saying “Plant More Trees”

November 26, 2022 03:49 - 7 minutes - 2.44 MB

Reforestation plans play a central role in global strategies to solve the climate crisis. Find out why simply getting millions of saplings into the ground doesn’t deliver long-term success. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/11/25/reforestation-plans-require-more-than-saying-plant-more-trees/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Artemis I On Its Way to the Moon

November 18, 2022 19:17 - 6 minutes - 2.21 MB

Artemis I is a 26-day, uncrewed mission to travel around the moon and return to Earth. Find out how the powerful SLS rocket finally got off the ground and what the mission hopes to accomplish. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/11/18/artemis-i-on-its-way-to-the-moon/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Screen Time Better for Teens than Disconnection

November 13, 2022 02:46 - 7 minutes - 2.44 MB

Screen time worries many parents, who fear it interferes with social development. Find out why a new study shows that restricted Internet access is more detrimental to teen self-esteem. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/11/12/screen-time-better-for-teens-than-disconnection/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

COP27 – What’s at Stake for the Climate and the Planet

November 05, 2022 02:55 - 6 minutes - 2.16 MB

COP27, the UN’s annual meeting on climate change, starts November 6. Find out what’s on the agenda and why success at this gathering is essential to humanity’s future. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/11/04/cop27-whats-at-stake-for-the-climate-and-the-planet/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Dark Energy Measured More Precisely than Ever

October 29, 2022 02:08 - 6 minutes - 2.37 MB

Dark energy is the term scientists use to describe the cause of the accelerated expansion of the universe. Find out how a new analysis provides its most precise measurement yet. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/10/28/dark-energy-measured-more-precisely-than-ever/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Israeli Occupation of Palestine Violates International Law – Commission of Inquiry

October 26, 2022 03:04 - 8 minutes - 2.81 MB

The Israeli Occupation of Palestine is the subject of a new report issued by the United Nations this week. Find out why it concludes that the occupation is illegal and what this means for the long-term resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/10/25/israeli-occupation-of-palestine-violates-international-law-commission-of-inquiry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton...

Urban Green Space Reduces Property and Violent Crime

October 16, 2022 21:55 - 5 minutes - 1.84 MB

Urban green space improves quality of life for residents, but it can also create hot spots for criminal activity. Find out how a new study shows that overall, parks, gardens and fields lower crime risk. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/10/16/urban-green-space-reduces-property-and-violent-crime/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Ecosystem Stability Determined by Two Simple Factors

October 10, 2022 00:51 - 6 minutes - 2.22 MB

Ecosystem stability has three phases, a bit like ice, water and steam. Find out how a new study explains how ecologists could predict these phases by gathering only two simple pieces of information. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/10/09/ecosystem-stability-determined-by-two-simple-factors/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

DART Mission Demonstrates NASA’s Planetary Defense Strategy

October 01, 2022 01:57 - 6 minutes - 2.25 MB

The DART mission successfully struck an asteroid 11 million kilometres away with a spacecraft. Find out why this achievement demonstrates how humanity could one day protect and preserve life on Earth. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/09/30/dart-mission-demonstrates-nasas-planetary-defense-strategy/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Nature Walks Benefit Both Mind and Body

September 24, 2022 02:22 - 6 minutes - 2.09 MB

Nature walks are among the best ways to stay in shape. Find out why a new study found that strolling in natural settings also has essential mental health benefits. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/09/23/nature-walks-benefit-both-mind-and-body/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

<strong>European Rivers Drying Up from Climate Change</strong>

September 16, 2022 21:27 - 5 minutes - 2.05 MB

European rivers are at their lowest levels in over 500 years. Find out why this is a problem for the global economy and for ecosystems throughout Europe. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/09/16/european-rivers-drying-up-from-climate-change/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Spiraling Stars Help Explain Early Universe

September 10, 2022 02:20 - 6 minutes - 2.16 MB

Spiraling stars in the Small Magellanic Cloud are the subject of a recent study in ‘The Astrophysical Journal.’ Find out how their spiral motions help explain the “baby boom” of star formation shortly after the Big Bang. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/09/09/spiraling-stars-help-explain-early-universe/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Beaver Fossil Sheds Light on Mammal Evolution

September 02, 2022 22:11 - 5 minutes - 1.82 MB

A beaver fossil found in western Montana is the oldest such specimen ever discovered. Find out how this 30-million-year-old missing link is helping to explain the astonishing diversity in mammal species on our planet. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/08/26/beaver-fossil-sheds-light-on-mammal-evolution/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

UN Report Cites “Serious Human Rights Violations” in China

September 02, 2022 22:08 - 7 minutes - 2.45 MB

A UN report holds China accountable for “serious human rights violations” in its Xinjiang province. Find out what the allegations entail and how China is responding to the findings. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/09/02/un-report-cites-serious-human-rights-violations-in-china/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Lunar Meteorites May Help Explain Moon's Formation

August 23, 2022 18:31 - 6 minutes - 9.38 MB

Lunar meteorites are very rare rocks that scientists sometimes discover in Antarctica or deserts. Find out how a new study of the trace gases they contain has shed light on the origins of the moon and the Earth. Also available as a blog post at http://daretoknow.ca/2022/08/19/lunar-meteorites-help-explain-moons-formation/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

James Lovelock: Remembering the Gaia Hypothesis Founder

August 12, 2022 20:07 - 7 minutes - 2.55 MB

James Lovelock passed away recently at the age of 103. Find out how his Gaia hypothesis led a generation to a new understanding of the world and our place in it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/08/12/james-lovelock-remembering-the-gaia-hypothesis-founder/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Dwarf Galaxies Contradict Dark Matter Paradigm

August 06, 2022 03:00 - 6 minutes - 2.19 MB

Dwarf galaxies contain less than ten percent of the stars in the Milky Way. Find out how their behaviour in a region called the Fomax Cluster challenges dark matter's existence. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/08/05/dwarf-galaxies-contradict-dark-matter-paradigm/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Healthy Environment a Human Right, UN Declares

August 03, 2022 14:49 - 7 minutes - 2.69 MB

A healthy environment is a human right and vital to the enjoyment of other rights, according to a new UN General Assembly resolution. Find out why this is both a cause for celebration and a call to action. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/07/29/healthy-environment-a-human-right-un-declares/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Monarch Butterfly Added to Engangered Species List

July 25, 2022 01:17 - 6 minutes - 2.32 MB

Monarch Butterfly populations have been devastated over the last past few decades. Find out why the IUCN had added these iconic pollinators to the endangered species list and how scientists are working to save them from extinction. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/07/24/monarch-butterfly-added-to-engangered-species-list/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

James Webb Space Telescope Photos are Spectacular

July 25, 2022 01:13 - 7 minutes - 2.66 MB

The James Webb Space Telescope revealed its first four images this week. Find out what these images depict and their signifcance in understanding the universe and humanity's place within it. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/07/15/james-webb-space-telescope-photos-are-spectacular/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Planets with Water Aren’t Always Earth-Like

July 15, 2022 21:05 - 6 minutes - 2.09 MB

Planets with water are the main targets for scientists' search for life on other worlds. Find out how a new study shows that these planets can be very different from Earth. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/07/08/planets-with-water-arent-always-earth-like/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

‘Older and Wiser’ – A review

July 15, 2022 20:57 - 6 minutes - 2.23 MB

Older and Wiser is a book by Dag Sebastian Ahlander aimed at baby boomers who are planning their retirement. Find out how this lighthearted and entertaining read can help us boomers "create an inner peace and make us wiser." This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/07/01/older-and-wiser-a-book-review/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Human-Wildlife Conflict Aggravated by Climate Crisis

July 15, 2022 20:50 - 5 minutes - 2.06 MB

Human-wildlife conflict is becoming an increasing concern as human activity encroaches on natural habitats due to climate change. Find out how a new study involving elephants shows how we can plan for and minimize these tensions in the future. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/06/24/human-wildlife-conflict-aggravated-by-climate-crisis/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Planetary Formation in the News

June 18, 2022 02:15 - 8 minutes - 2.77 MB

Planetary formation made the news in three different ways this week. Find out how surprising results from studies of a meteorite, a debris field and the planet Venus all shed new light on our own planet's deep history. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/06/17/planetary-formation-in-the-news/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Consumer Choices Don’t Always Make Sense

June 18, 2022 02:12 - 6 minutes - 2.14 MB

Consumer choices are supposed to be based on rational self-interest. Find out how a new study explains why we often make sub-optimal decisions that barely meet our needs. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/06/10/consumer-choices-dont-always-make-sense/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Safeguarding Biodiversity Means Conserving 44% of Earth’s Land

June 18, 2022 02:08 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Safeguarding biodiversity is crucial for the survival of Humanity and the entire ecosphere. Find out why new research calls for governments to increase global land conservation from 17% to 44% if we’re serious about preserving Earth’s ecosystems. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/06/04/safeguarding-biodiversity-means-conserving-44-of-earths-land/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Galaxies Without Dark Matter Might Form From Collisions

May 26, 2022 02:21 - 6 minutes - 2.28 MB

Galaxies without dark matter are rare and were once thought impossible. Find out how a new hypothesis about their formation may explain how all galaxies form and what dark matter is. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/05/25/galaxies-without-dark-matter-might-form-from-collisions/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Healthy Sleep Helps Us Process Our Emotions

May 26, 2022 02:18 - 6 minutes - 2.27 MB

Healthy sleep always makes us feel better the next day. Find out how a recent discovery may lead to more effective treatments for mood disorders, PTSD and other mental illnesses. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/05/15/healthy-sleep-helps-us-process-our-emotions/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message

Proposed Anthropocene Epoch Seeks Formal Approval

May 26, 2022 02:15 - 6 minutes - 2.3 MB

A proposed Anthropocene epoch will be reviewed this month and possibly approved by the end of this year. Find out which sites are contending to be the epoch’s “golden spike” and the prospects of its final approval. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://daretoknow.ca/2022/05/09/proposed-anthropocene-epoch-seeks-formal-approval/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/david-morton-rintoul/message