The Multi-Hazards Podcast
94 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMulti-Hazards . . . all about protecting communities.
Climate change, extreme weather, (un)natural disasters, pandemics, systemic racism, neocolonialism, neoliberalism, poisonous political trends, etc.
These pose a threat to human societies and the natural world. This is a podcast about disasters suffered or averted, with issues facing experts in climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, anti-racism and many other important topics.
It's for anyone interested in protecting your communities, families, your livelihoods or businesses, especially those suffering from this global system that makes many people even more vulnerable.
Tune in as we seek solutions to potential risks and also the domino or cascading effects when they overlap and slam into each other.
With many, many wonderful, knowledgeable guests and host, Vin Nelsen . . .
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Episodes
Safekeeping & Humanity's Future - Conversation with Dr. Jean Walton
October 10, 2020 05:44 - 1 hour - 38.4 MBWhat if we prepared for humanity to live another 10,000+ years on Earth? What can we store away for future generations? What will benefit our descendants as they survive and thrive in the far future? Listen to "Safekeeping & Humanity's Future - Conversation with Dr. Jean Walton" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E02). Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/safekeeping-humanitys-future-conversation-with-dr-jean-walton Dr. Jean Walton Bio Dr. Wal...
Rest Not in Peace - Season 3 Premiere by Vin Nelsen
October 01, 2020 20:53 - 36 minutes - 22.6 MBTired of the pandemic? Restless? Bored? Listen to Multi-Hazards podcast host Vin Nelsen as he takes a few moments to summarise the 20 episodes of Season 2 and give you a glimpse of what will happen in the new season: Rest Not in Peace - Season 3 Premiere by Vin Nelsen (Multi-Hazards Podcast S03 E01). Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/rest-not-in-peace-season-3-premiere-by-vin-nelsen Vin Nelsen's Bio Vin ...
Collaborating for Climate Adaptation: Conversation with Beth Gibbons
September 30, 2020 13:25 - 1 hour - 34.4 MBCan we adapt to a speedily changing climate with all the extreme weather events challenging our communities in wave after wave? Beth Gibbons, Executive Director of the American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP) shares her journey & what she & her expert colleagues from far and wide are doing. Listen to "Collaborating for Climate Adaptation" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E20). Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/collaborating-for-c...
Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling & in an Up & Down World: Conversation with Adam Shostack
September 21, 2020 00:26 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBThreat modeling is a key to securing businesses, governments and individuals in a hacker-happy world. Its principles can be applied to disaster risk reduction (DRR), climate change adaptation (CCA) & other fields. Listen to Cybersecurity expert Adam Shostack in "Cybersecurity, Threat Modeling & in an Up & Down World" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E19). Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/cybersecurity-threat-modeling-in-an-up-down-world-con...
Electric Vehicles Can Help Save the World: Conversation with John Stonier
September 15, 2020 00:19 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBWith climate change speeding like a runaway train and the oil and gas industry (O&G) digging in its heels, electric vehicles (EVs) can be a game changer. Why not come out of this COVID-19 pandemic leaner & greener and build a sustainable economy where we can all survive? Listen to EV expert John Stonier in "Electric Vehicles Can Help Save the World" (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E18). Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/electric-vehicles-...
Boomers, Gen Z & the Rest of Us - Conversation with Dorothy Woodend
September 01, 2020 17:19 - 1 hour - 37 MBBaby Boomers are blamed for all the troubles in the world, Gen Z is ready for a fight, Millennials are miffed and Gen X wonders where they fit in. The multi-generational strife we see today mirrors the chaos and hopes of a planet still wondering whether humans are a burden or blessing. If you were a visiting alien, what would you conclude? Find out more: Boomers, Gen Z & the Rest of Us - Conversation with Dorothy Woodend (Multi-Hazards S02 E17). On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, ...
COVID-19 & Multi-Hazards in a Future Cell Framework: Conversation with the Future Cell Team
September 01, 2020 14:46 - 52 minutes - 27.3 MBCOVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the way we do things. There is no longer a "normal", just a "new abnormal". What happens with COVID-19 when wildfires, floods, heat waves or other events occur? We call this a "multi-hazard scenario." To face off against this, the Future Cell team has come up with a framework to assist Emergency Management in planning for multi-hazard events in a COVID-19 environment. Check out: COVID-19 & Multi-Hazards in a Future Cell Framework: Conversation with the Future C...
COVID-19, Disasters & Religion: Conversation with Dr. Jeanet Bentzen
September 01, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBDid you know unprecedented numbers of people searched for prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic's early months? So, what role does religion play in disasters? Does it help or is religion a distraction from reality? Check out: COVID-19, Disasters & Religion: Conversation with Dr Jeanet Bentzen (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E15) On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left "PDF": https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/covid-19-disasters-religion...
Liberation Theology & Social Justice: Conversation with Damon Garcia
August 24, 2020 23:18 - 1 hour - 53.7 MBWith social injustices and scandals breaking out left, right and centre, amidst a pandemic, climate change and an unpredictable future, many are finding hope in faith. Not the ordinary, business-as-usual faith, but one that challenges systems and champions with weak over the strong, the poor over the rich. Join us for a deep dive: Liberation Theology & Social Justice: Conversation with Damon Garcia (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E14). On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. With Study...
Urban Adaptation to Climate Risks: Conversation with Dr. Jalonne L. White-Newsome
August 24, 2020 21:10 - 1 hour - 34.6 MBHow can a major urban centre adapt to the brutal realities of climate change risks? How can communities unite together to prepare for, respond to and recover from increasing extreme weather events, while dealing with systemic discrimination and a major pandemic at the same time? How is Detroit leading the way? Find out here: Urban Adaptation to Climate Risks: Conversation with Dr. Jalonne L White-Newsome. On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. With Study Guide, click where it s...
Keeping the Faith When All Hell Breaks Loose: Conversation with Shane Claiborne
August 24, 2020 20:21 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBCan faith be a blessing rather than a distraction for communities? Can people of different beliefs work together toward the common good? Is social justice dead or are people rising up to better protect their communities, and especially the vulnerable? Check out: Keeping the Faith When All Hell Breaks Loose: Conversation with Shane Claiborne (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E12). On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. Study Guide here, click on the top left where it says PDF: https://...
Disaster Risk & Climate Adaptation Local & Global - Conversation with Sahar Safaie
August 24, 2020 18:02 - 53 minutes - 24.2 MBBritish Columbia, Canada, is pioneering a new Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Hub, which includes Climate Change Adaptation (CCA). Disaster & climate risk expert Sahar Safaie is working with a team to make it happen! Find out how in this new Multi-Hazards podcast episode: Disaster Risk & Climate Adaptation Local & Global - Conversation with Sahar Safaie (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E11). On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. With Study Guide here on the top left where it says PDF:...
Tackling Climate Change at the Local Level: Conversation with James Byrne
August 18, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWonder what it's like to work in climate change mitigation at ground level? James Byrne is the Climate Change Coordinator for the City of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Job shadow with him on this episode, a lively discussion with host Vin Nelsen. Check out: Working in Climate Change at Ground Level: Conversation with James Byrne (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E10). With Study Guide: Click where it says PDF on the top left! On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. https://multi-hazard...
Sustainability in the Age of COVID-19 & Beyond: Conversation with Alena Blanes
August 15, 2020 03:08 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBAlena Blanes is an example of a young Canadian who cares about the future She's heavily involved in the Zero Waste Movement, disposing of disposables and adopting reusables, despite the bait and switch of plastic companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out: Sustainability in the Age of COVID-19 & Beyond: Conversation with Alena Blanes (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E0Z). On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. With Study Guide: Click on the left where it says PDF: https://mul...
Climate Risks, Lost Sleep & How to Take Action: Conversation with Dr. Blair Feltmate
August 14, 2020 06:55 - 1 hour - 32.5 MBWe have no time to waste in preparing thoroughly for climate change. Insurance and other companies have it on their radar screen, so politicians and the public also need to get on board and secure our future against climate change-driven threats. Discover how we can do this here in this new Multi-Hazards podcast episode: Climate Risks, Lost Sleep & How to Take Action: Conversation with Dr. Blair Feltmate (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 08). With Study Guide! On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, S...
Increasing Migration Due to Climate Change: Conversation with Alex Randall
August 11, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 40.4 MBAs the planet heats up, where can people go? Learn more on this exciting episode: Increasing Migration Due to Climate Change: Conversation with Alex Randall and also awesome co-host Sarah Chang. On Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, etc. With Study Guide - click on PDF: https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/increasing-migration-due-to-climate-change-conversation-with-alex-randall Alex Randall's Bio Alex Randall is a leading specialist in the connections between climate change, migra...
Training Leaders for the Climate Emergency: Interview with Robin Cox
August 04, 2020 04:31 - 49 minutes - 31.3 MBClimate Action Leadership. Disaster and Emergency Management. Climate Resilience. How can we work toward a future that's not doom & gloom, but one that can inspire hope and action? Check out: Training Leaders for the Climate Emergency - Interview with Dr. Robin Cox. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/training-leaders-for-the-climate-emergency-interview-with-robin-cox BIO - Dr...
Sustainability & This Broken System We’re In: Interview with Brad Zarnett
July 31, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis global system is broken. We exploit nature and more vulnerable people. We allow a select few to secure wealth and power. Our destruction of the environment fuels climate change and disease outbreaks like COVID-19. What can we do? Give up, throw up our hands? How can we fight this broken system and ensure that we can somehow reduce the impact of the climate crisis? Find out some ideas how here: Sustainability & This Broken System We’re In: Interview with Brad Zarnett. With Study Guide! ...
The Canadian Arctic, 100 Million Canadians, and Canada as a Great 21st Century Power: Interview with Irvin Studin
July 26, 2020 17:47 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBCan Canada take a leadership role in the newly opening Arctic? Will we face institutional crises that are made even more apparent during this COVID-19 pandemic? Can we grow our population to 100 million and become a superpower rather than an impoverished, failed state facing annexation or vassal status? Can Canada take a leadership role in the newly opening Arctic? Will we face institutional crises that are made even more apparent during this COVID-19 pandemic? Can we grow our population to...
Rising Youth, Social Justice & the Refugee Crisis: Interview with Sarah Chang
July 25, 2020 19:16 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBThe youth are rising up! The so-called "most apathetic generation" is becoming the most passionate generation. Fighting the legacy of Boomers, imperialists, white supremacists, police brutality, systemic brokenness and populists trying to turn back the clock, the young people are finding their voice, especially Sarah Chang, the youth activist from California, USA. Tune in for a most inspiring conversation. And check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "P...
The Cutting Edge: First Nations & Emergency Management - Interview with Wilbert Wesley
July 24, 2020 23:24 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBSaving the lives of First Nations and settlers alike, protecting communities at the top of his list, Fire Chief Wilbert Wesley works tirelessly in Mattagami First Nation and throughout Ontario, Canada and beyond in Disaster Management. Check out this inspiring new Multi-Hazards podcast episode now out: The Cutting Edge: First Nations & Emergency Management - Interview with Wilbert Wesley (Multi-Hazards Podcast S02 E02). With Study Guide! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the ...
Season Premiere! - With Multi-Hazards Podcast Host Vin Nelsen
July 18, 2020 17:46 - 50 minutes - 37.7 MBWhere else can you hear hour-long interviews on disasters, adapting to climate change, terrorism, artificial intelligence, loving your neighbour, protecting communities, all in one podcast? So, the marathon continues! Host Vin Nelsen takes a few moments to summarise the 20 episodes of Season 1 and looks forward to an exciting new season. Check out the Study Guide, click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/season-premiere-with-multi-ha...
Wildfires in a Changing Climate: Interview with Robert W. Gray
July 18, 2020 00:25 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBAs climate change heats up the earth, wildfires are becoming bigger and badder. What are some solutions? How can communities be protected while we fight fire with fire and control the uncontrollable? Check out: Wildfires in a Changing Climate - Interview with Robert W. Gray, expert fire ecologist from British Columbia (BC), Canada. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/wildfi...
Indigenous Perspectives on Adapting to Climate Change - Interview with Kerry-Ann Charles-Norris
July 16, 2020 01:02 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBHow do indigenous people look at nature as well as climate change? How are they protecting their communities and also interacting with the world at large? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a great interview with Kerry-Ann Charles-Norris, member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation in Ontario, Canada and Environmental Partnership Coordinator for Cambium Indigenous Professional Services (CIPS). Check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where i...
Climate Migrants: The Case of Bangladesh - Interview with the ICCCAD Team
July 08, 2020 01:23 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBBangladesh is a world leader in climate change adaptation, so what's happening there? How are they dealing with all the climate migrants being forced to move from A to B because of extreme weather? Check out: The Case of Bangladesh - Interview with the International Center for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD) Team. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/limate-migrants-the-ca...
Emergency Management with the Red Dragon: Interview with Paul Edmonds
June 30, 2020 23:14 - 54 minutes - 30 MBEmergency management is a diverse and busy field, not for the faint of heart. How can emergency managers do a better job of assisting communities to prepare for disasters? What exactly do emergency managers do on a daily basis? With a wealth of experience from both the United Kingdom and British Columbia, Canada, Paul Edmonds of Red Dragon Consulting answers these questions and more. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above th...
COVID-19 Pandemic Planning for Businesses: Interview with Regina Phelps
June 30, 2020 05:40 - 32 minutes - 12.7 MBHow can businesses plan for life in the COVID-19 pandemic as it stretches on? What about individuals, families and communities? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a timely interview with crisis management expert Regina Phelps. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/covid-19-pandemic-planning-for-businesses-interview-with-regina-phelpshttps://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/ ...
Gender in Disasters & Emergency Management: Interview with Alex Valoroso
June 25, 2020 23:25 - 20 minutes - 12.6 MBHow does gender play a role in disasters? What exactly can emergency management planners do to address the gendered impacts of disasters? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a great interview with Alex Valoroso. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/gender-in-disasters-emergency-management-interview-with-alex-valoroso Alex Valoroso's Bio Alex Valoroso is a Senior...
Smart Energy Communities & Climate Adaptation: Interview with Eddie Oldfield
June 25, 2020 01:26 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBTo adapt to climate change, communities need to take the necessary steps to improve their energy sources and infrastructure. Eddie Oldfield, a specialist in both clean energy and climate change adaptation, discusses his work in Atlantic Canada. Tune in to learn more of the important progress that Canadians are making in preparing for, responding to and recovering from extreme weather events and other impacts of climate change. Be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on...
Earthquakes, Disaster Management Education & Protecting Communities: Interview with Dr. Burçak Başbuğ Erkan
June 23, 2020 15:50 - 40 minutes - 15.2 MBWhat's it like to help a community recover from an earthquake? Why join disaster management as a career? What kind of person is needed to save lives and property? Find out these answers and more in this episode, a wonderful interview with Dr. Burçak Başbuğ Erkan, Coventry University, UK. And be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/earthquakes-disaster-management-education-protecting-com...
Youth, Climate Activism and Sustainable Futures: Interview with Akhilesh AnilKumar
June 22, 2020 18:56 - 1 hour - 22.5 MBCan young people have impact when entrenched and powerful old men run the world? In this episode, youth climate activist Akhilesh AnilKumar discusses how he was awakened by the floods in Kerala, India, established the Bring Back Green Foundation and has embarked on a journey to change the world with other youth. Be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/youth-climate-activism-and-sustainab...
Flood Mapping, Glacier Hazards and Artificial Intelligence - Interview with Dave Bigelow
June 19, 2020 14:12 - 58 minutes - 22.4 MBCan we actually use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve flood mapping and with other tools for geohazards? In this episode, geological engineer Dave Bigelow discusses how geology and AI contribute to public safety. Be sure to check out the Study Guide for the program! Click on the top left where it says "Pdf" above the date! https://multi-hazards.libsyn.com/flood-mapping-glacier-hazards-and-artificial-intelligence-interview-with-dave-bigelow Dave Bigelow's Bio Dave Bigelow is a Geol...
Adapting to our Changing Climate: Interview with Dr. Stewart J. Cohen
June 14, 2020 15:28 - 1 hour - 26.5 MBCan we actually adapt to a changing climate that seems like a runaway train? As the world heats up and nature quickly readjusts itself, how can we survive? In this episode, Dr. Stewart J. Cohen discusses how we predict where the climate is headed and how we can reduce its impacts on society. He discusses how the adaptation process works and how to involve stakeholders. If you want to dive deep into climate change adaptation, here's your chance! Be sure to check out the Study Guide for the p...
Climate Leviathan & Potential Global Futures: Interview with Dr. Joel Wainwright
June 11, 2020 07:23 - 1 hour - 23.6 MBCan climate change become so bad that only an all-powerful world government can deal with it? Dr. Joel Wainwright, co-author of Climate Leviathan with Dr. Geoff Mann, explains how different scenarios may emerge in the coming years: global government of a capitalist or anti-capitalist nature, nationalistic capitalist states vying for dominance or a grassroots democratic effort to face off against climate change. Tune in as we explore how potential futures could play out. Be sure to check o...
Bangladesh's Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR): Interview with Dr Edris Alam
June 08, 2020 06:28 - 1 hour - 23.8 MBThis episode is an interview with Dr. Edris Alam, an expert in Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) from Bangladesh. He discusses how Bangladesh has been dealing with pandemics, cyclones, earthquakes, landslides, etc. He shows how the people of Bangladesh are becoming better prepared for disasters and bringing in sustainable development despite the challenges they face. Join us as we learn about this important part of the world and how Dr. Alam has directed his career to protect communities....
Religious Hazards, Part 2: Interview with Phil Gurski
June 07, 2020 17:53 - 1 hour - 26.3 MBThe 2nd part of an interview with terrorism specialist Phil Gurski on religions that become hazardous. This episode discusses Judaism, Zionism, anti-Semitism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, atheism, Marxism, the role of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), etc. As Phil Gurski says, most people, religious or not, are kind and helpful. A very small percentage go down the "dark path" to inflict heavenly "wrath" on unbelievers, to the point of engaging in terrorism. We discuss who...
Multi-Hazards in a Risky World: Interview with Dr. John Clague
June 04, 2020 23:41 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. John Clague opens a discussion about multi-hazards in our modern world. As a geo-hazard specialist, he explores earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis, etc. in the context of growing populations. He explains how physical science needs to add to the conversation about society, how and where we live and how we respond to risks. In a limited global environment, with resources threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, as well as poor governance and human decisions,...
Multi-Hazards in a Risky World: Interview with Dr John Clague
June 04, 2020 23:41 - 1 hour - 25.4 MBIn this episode, Dr. John Clague opens a discussion about multi-hazards in our modern world. As a geo-hazard specialist, he explores earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis, etc. in the context of growing populations. He explains how physical science needs to add to the conversation about society, how and where we live and how we respond to risks. In a limited global environment, with resources threatened by climate change, biodiversity loss, as well as poor governance and human decisions,...
City Planning & Climate Risk - Interview with Christine Callihoo
June 03, 2020 00:22 - 1 hour - 25.8 MBHow do cities and regions adapt to climate change? Registered Professional Planner (RPP) Christine Callihoo from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada answers where climate change and adaptation are headed in the realm of city planning. She explains how asset planning can help communities with tools and frameworks for adaptation. She also answers how our attitude about taxes should change in the face of decaying infrastructure and climate change and discusses role models from Europe, Australi...
Can Religion Sometimes Be a Hazard?: Interview with Phil Gurski
May 27, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThis episode focuses on religion and ideology. Often we're taught to avoid two topics: religion and politics. However, can we discuss religion and ideology, at the right time and place, with civility and respect? In this episode, terrorism specialist Phil Gurski discusses this sensitive topic of religion with tact and diplomacy. As Phil Gurski says, most people, religious or not, are kind and helpful. A very small percentage go down the "dark path" to inflict heavenly "wrath" on unbeliev...
Tornadoes & Communicating Disaster Risk: Interview with Dr. Justin Sharpe
May 27, 2020 16:13 - 50 minutes - 42.2 MBThis episode highlights Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), specifically tornadoes and communicating disaster risk to communities. Multi-Hazards host Vin Nelsen interviews Dr. Justin Sharpe, Research Scientist and Social Science Coordinator for the VORTEX-SE project and member of the Behavioural Insights Unit at the Cooperative Institute for Mesoscale Meteorological Studies (CIMMS), a research organisation of both the University of Oklahoma and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration...
Volcanoes, Landslides & Artificial Intelligence: Interview with Dr. Gio Roberti
May 23, 2020 04:23 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday we interview Dr. Gio Roberti, a geohazard geologist in Vancouver, BC, Canada. His research has focused on the effects of climate change on volcanic slope stability. He has led multiple international projects between Canada, Peru, France, and Italy. The results of his research have been published in scientific journals, presented at major geological conferences and reach the broader public through various media reports. Dr. Gio Roberti is now leading Minerva Intelligence's Natural haza...
Volcanoes, Landslides and Artificial Intelligence: Interview with Dr. Gio Roberti
May 23, 2020 04:23 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBToday we interview Dr. Gio Roberti, a geohazard geologist in Vancouver, BC, Canada. His research has focused on the effects of climate change on volcanic slope stability. He has led multiple international projects between Canada, Peru, France, and Italy. The results of his research have been published in scientific journals, presented at major geological conferences and reach the broader public through various media reports. Dr. Gio Roberti is now leading Minerva Intelligence's Natural haza...
Multi-Hazards Podcast Is Out of the Gate! (S01 E01)
May 18, 2020 06:56 - 31 minutes - 32.1 MBClimate change, extreme weather, (un)natural disasters, pandemics, cyber attacks, biodiversity loss, the 6th mass extinction, poisonous political trends, etc. These pose a threat to human societies and the natural world. This is a podcast about disasters suffered or averted, with issues facing experts in climate change adaptation, emergency management, business continuity, disaster risk reduction, public safety, etc. It's for anyone interested in protecting your communities, families, yo...