Living Through Extinction
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★ - 1 ratingSecular Humanist and Skeptic Ruby Pommer, (she/her/hers), began the show with a friend, but when they decided podcasting wasn’t for them, she turned it towards her personal passions. Science and Skepticism are her main jam. The truth matters, no matter if we like it or not. It can be political and harsh at times, but will always be based on scientific skepticism. #skeptic #skepticism #beskeptical
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Episodes
19 Peat & Peatlands
August 27, 2020 07:00 - 22 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this episode: Environment - power in building-bricks Wildlife - The Somali Elephant Shrew - Red Kites Archeology - New Discoveries on Dead Sea Scroll Fragments - Bronze Age Hoard Researched Topic: Peat & Peatlands My Happy Moment - Live Animal Feeds The sources for information shared on this episode will be posted on the Social Media sites.
18 Packaging
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MBOn this episode: Be Skeptical Dammit! - COVID19 Quackery Environment - Global Warming Leads to Mammoth Discovery Wildlife - 8 rare one horned rhinos lost Researched Topic - Packaging My Happy Moment - Seagulls on Acid The sources for information shared on this episode will be posted on the social media sites.
Packaging
August 13, 2020 07:00 - 16 minutes - 19.1 MBToday’s researched topic is Packaging. There are also skeptical, wildlife and environmental segments. Information talked about on this episode was obtained from: Animals.Mom.me, RT.com/uk, RSB.org.uk, Natural History Museum, Mirror.co.uk/science, ABC.net.au, Gizmodo.co.uk, ComedyCentral.co.uk/news, The Guardian, BBC.com/news/world, FoodSecurityFoodJustice.com, Bahrns.com, BubbleFast.com, PackagingSo.ution.Wordpress.com, CollierCountyFl.gov, GreenDiningAlliance.org, RCBC.ca/resources/faqs, Fo...
17 Single-Stream Recycling
July 30, 2020 07:00 - 15 minutes - 18.3 MB- Grant Imahara - Smooth Handfish - Be Skeptical Dammit; Identifying False Media - A look back at TopSoil Erosion - Environment News; warming South Pole - Single-Stream Recycling; may not be working. - Blue Bees; They're back! Intro/Outro composed by Jason Martin. Guitar by Paul Pommer Violin by Cathy Rayner Information on today’s episode was acquired from the following sources: TheAtlantic.com CBC.ca NationalGeographic.com SimplyRecycle.ca SustainableUNH.edu...
16 Permafrost Thaw
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB- Be Skeptical Dammit! - Permafrost Thaw - Something To Smile About Information discussed was acquired from NationalGeographic.com, e360Yale.edu, Journals.plos.org, CBC.ca/news, TheGuardian.com/environment and Stories for the Soul on Facebook. Intro & Outro composed by Jason Martin Music by Paul Pommer
16. Permafrost Thaw
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 17 minutes - 19.8 MB- Be Skeptical Dammit! - Permafrost Thaw - Something To Smile About Information discussed was acquired from NationalGeographic.com, e360Yale.edu, Journals.plos.org, CBC.ca/news, TheGuardian.com/environment and Stories for the Soul on Facebook. Intro & Outro composed by Jason Martin Music by Paul Pommer
15. Moving Forward
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.43 MBThis is a rough update on what’s to come. Regular episodes will be coming out every two weeks after today. Please forgive the quality of this brief update.
Moving Forward
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.43 MBThis is a rough update on what’s to come. Regular episodes will be coming out every two weeks after today. Please forgive the quality of this brief update.
15 Moving Forward
July 02, 2020 07:00 - 4 minutes - 5.43 MBThis is a rough update on what’s to come. Regular episodes will be coming out every two weeks after today. Please forgive the quality of this brief update.
14 Previous Pandemics
June 26, 2020 14:30 - 16 minutes - 20 MBWe promised this episode a while before we stopped recording and a listener asked about it so here it is. Information shared on this episode was obtained from the following sources: Ancient.eu NationalGeographic.com History.com Study.com SearchingHistory.com ListVerse.com PassportHealthUSA.com MedScape.com CBC.ca WHO.int ScienceSources.com CDC.gov/flu/pandemic CDC.gov/mmwr MedicineNet.com Britannica.com
13 Corona Part 2
June 26, 2020 14:00 - 11 minutes - 14.7 MBWe apologize for the unannounced, unexpected break. In this episode Ruby picks up where we left off. Hoping to be on at least a bi-weekly schedule again soon.
12 Corona Part 1
March 25, 2020 23:55 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBWe decided to put off our episode on historical pandemics for another time and talk about all the changes in the world with COVID19. This was recorded on March 15, so some of our questions have been answered. There will be a follow-up episode.
11 On Our Minds
March 12, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWe set the notes aside today to talk about what’s on our minds. We end this one a bit early to focus on out how to promote the show as well as work on other not as fun aspects of the podcast.
10 END OF THE WORLD PREDICTIONS
March 04, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBToday we go over past end of the world predictions. We each had different reasons for wanting to do this episode which we also discuss.
09 CLOTHING & TEXTILES
February 26, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBThis time we are talking about clothing and textiles, including a bit towards the end about the used clothing industry. Find out how your wardrobe may be affecting the environment, and how we can all do at least a little bit better.
08 The UnEpisode
February 19, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBToday we shoot the shit about the process so far and our plans for the future. We also shoutout to some listeners and a few podcasts we appreciate. Oh, and we introduce the dogs.
07 Top Soil Erosion
February 12, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week we talk about soil degradation, specifically from top soil erosion. We discuss both natural causes and those caused by poor farming practices, as well as WHY we need to be concerned about this seldom reported issue. Show Notes & Therapy Blog are at www.livingthroughextinction.com
06 ELECTRIC VEHICLES
February 05, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBOn episode six we discuss the positives and negatives of electric vehicles. You may be surprised.
05 Coffee
January 29, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn episode 5 we talk about the environmental and humanitarian costs of coffee. We love it! Many of you love it! But that doesn't change the nasty facts surrounding it.
Sea Level Rise Part 2
January 22, 2020 13:06 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWe had more we wanted to say, so this week we finish off with Sea Level Rise and announce next week's fun topic.
4. Sea Level Rise Part 2
January 22, 2020 13:06 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBWe had more we wanted to say, so this week we finish off with Sea Level Rise and announce next week's fun topic.
3. Sea Level Rise
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this episode we start by going over the difference between local and global sea levels, along with how mankind has measured and tracked its rise over the last few centuries. After going over HOW we know, we go into the numbers; how fast it's rising, when it started rising and the people who will be affected.
Sea Level Rise
January 15, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBOn this episode we start by going over the difference between local and global sea levels, along with how mankind has measured and tracked its rise over the last few centuries. After going over HOW we know, we go into the numbers; how fast it's rising, when it started rising and the people who will be affected.
2. Australia Is Burning
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode we take a look at the bush fires that are happening in Australia, as well as some of the causes and consequences of it.
Australia Is Burning
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode we take a look at the bush fires that are happening in Australia, as well as some of the causes and consequences of it.
Credit Cards and The Environment
January 01, 2020 17:49 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode we take a look at the impact that credit cards have on the environment. To see our blog mention in this episode go to Living Through Extinction and scroll to the bottom of the page.
1. Credit Cards and The Environment
January 01, 2020 17:49 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode we take a look at the impact that credit cards have on the environment. To see our blog mention in this episode go to Living Through Extinction and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Zugzwang
January 01, 2020 17:37 - 9 minutes - 9.82 MBWelcome to Living Through Extinction. In this episode we introduce you to us (Ruby Pommer & Jason Martin) and why we decided to start this podcast. For Blog posts go to our website.
Episode 0
November 03, 2019 18:40 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBHosts Ruby Pommer and Jason Martin Introduce you to their podcast about the current state of decline that our species is experiencing. Subjects range from credit card debt and the carbon footprint of interest to polar ice caps melting.