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Sky at Night presenter Dr Tim Gregory takes us on a journey through the very earliest days of our Solar System to the spectacular meteorite falls that produced 'fiery rain' in 1792, to the pre-solar grains (literally stardust) that were blown in from other solar systems and are the oldest solid objects ever discovered on earth. Meteorites reveal a story much bigger than ourselves or our planet. As Tim says, 'It is an epic beyond compare.'

Learn how sea levels rise (SLR) is unstoppable for many centuries, due to excess heat already stored in our oceans - and how soon our shorelines will go underwater. Understand how disastrous SLR will profoundly affect more than 10,000 coastal communities as soon as 2050, both in the US and around the world. What will happen where you live? How much will the water rise? And when? Find out why extreme weather events, forest fires, and flooding share the same causes as catastrophic SLR, but weather disruptions are temporary and SLR permanent. 

Lapidarium weaves the surprising stories of the 60 most fascinating stones into a rich cultural history: from the red ground hematite pigment our cave-painting ancestors used and the mystery behind the tuff Easter Island heads, to the columbite that caused the Playstation War and the intriguing history of the cairngorm crystal ball, to the scandalous story of Flint Jack, whose forgeries still populate many museums in the UK today.

If you're a person who wants to know the secrets of humankind, nature, and evolution, then you're about to discover how to increase sensitivity to the problems of our planet right now! If you're serious about increase sensitivity to the problems of our planet and you really want to know the answers to these great life's questions, then you need to get a copy of A World without Humans: Pros & Cons of Our Eventual Extinction right now.

Below the waves, the ocean remains a largely undiscovered realm, with only 25% of its features mapped in detail. What we know about its depths, we've learned with the help of deep-sea robots. World-renowned robotics expert James Bellingham introduces listeners to this compelling world of contemporary undersea exploration and the vital role autonomous robots play in corporate and governmental aquaculture management, climate data, energy source locations, shipwreck explorations, and much more.

The Authentically Detroit Podcast Network Presents... Amplify Outside!The Amplify Outside Podcast is greening Detroit’s Narrative.In a city where we are so often dispelling outside perspectives, Amplify Outside presents an undertold story of Black environmentalism from recreation to liberation; Detroit’s not new to this, it’s true to this. Sitting at the unique axis of Blackness and Climate Resilience, Detroit’s environmental story presents a case study like no other. From the automobile to motown, we know what it means to set a foundation, so let’s paint ‘The Great American City...

Step into the world of science, curiosity, and fun with Mysteries of the Universe, a podcast series where our dynamic hosts, John and Grace, dive into mind-boggling topics and bring them to life with easy-going discussions and lots of humor. Each episode explores fascinating subjects like:Wacky Chemistry – Uncover the strangest, most surprising chemical reactions that seem like magic!Strange but True – Believe it or not, science can be stranger than fiction. John and Grace reveal the most bizarre discoveries.Lab Rats: Cutting-Edge Research – Get behind the scenes of the latest ...

In an effort to inspire and educate people about river-based issues throughout our watershed, we share the stories of those connected with the environmental, recreational and therapeutic aspects of the Susquehanna and her tributaries.

A safe place for youth to share steps they are taking to mitigate climate change.

The Dabbler cast is the podcast of Dabbler Farm. Dabbler farm is a small scale homestead/permaculture farm in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The podcast discusses issue related to climate change, sustainability, agriculture, self sufficiency, science, culture, history, resilience, food production, community development, and intergenerational living.

VON DER ENTSTEHUNG DES MENSCHEN ZUR ZERSTÖRTEN WELT: DIE GESCHICHTE UNSERER BEZIEHUNG ZUR NATUR Mit Homo destructor – Eine Mensch-Umwelt-Geschichte legt der bekannte Geograph und Alpenforscher Werner Bätzing sein Opus magnum vor: eine breit angelegte, bis zur Entstehung des Homo sapiens...