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WTF is a “Nautical” Mile??

What’s the difference between a Regular mile and a Nautical mile? The story of its creation really describes the history of navigation. […]

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Sir David King: “Global Heating: The Science and the Response” The Great Simplification #95

(Conversation recorded on October 16th, 2023) Show Summary: On this episode, Nate is joined by climate scientist and policy ambassador Sir David King to unpack the current situation regarding Earth’s climate system and human response (or lack thereof) to the … Continue reading

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How Earth REALLY Moves Through the Galaxy

[…] Perhaps you’ve seen videos of how the planets of the solar system move through the universe in this cool helix. Not only are these misleading, but the Earth’s real motion – YOUR motion through the universe, is way more … Continue reading

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Are climate doomers right?

A growing number of people believe that humanity is doomed because of climate change, while some are even full-blown preparing for a world post-collapse. Like Ben Green, who calls himself a “happy doomer”. Join me as I visit the old … Continue reading

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Living in the Time of Dying – Watch Full Documentary

The film is now available free of charge or by donation https://www.livinginthetimeofdying.co… Living in The Time of Dying is an unflinching look at what it means to be living in the midst of climate catastrophe and finding purpose and meaning … Continue reading

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Johan Rockström interview | Planetary boundaries, ‘negative emissions’, mitigation models & fairness

Johan Rockström is best known for his work on the Planetary Boundary Framework and as co-director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research. In this wide-ranging conversation with Kevin Anderson, recorded in Norway in March 2023, they discuss their … Continue reading

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Could Dam Removal Reconnect this English River to GREENLAND?

A concrete dam was built in the 1970s to replace a demolished Mill. That dam (or weir) represented the last remaining barrier between the ocean and historic salmon spawning headwaters of the River Ecclesbourne. It was a spawning migration route … Continue reading

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I Tried Eating Bugs… Here’s What I Learned

[…] People say insects are the food of the future. They’re more environmentally sustainable and more humane than other sources of animal protein. Can they really catch on in western diets? I’m a pretty adventurous eater, but I’ve never actually … Continue reading

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How Was the Electron Discovered?

Chapter 1 (The Philosophy): • How Did the Ancient Greeks Predict Th… Chapter 2 (The Solid Sphere): • The Man Who Changed Chemistry FOREVER… Chapter 3 (The Electron): You’re watching it! Chapters 4-10 coming soon! The FASCINATING 200-Year History of … Continue reading

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BBC World Service – The Conversation, Descending the depths: freediving champions

Alessia Zecchini and Julia Kozerska speak about the wonder and perils of freediving Kim Chakanetsa speaks to two freedivers from Italy and Poland about what it takes to compete and set world-records in the extreme sport. Athlete Alessia Zecchini set … Continue reading

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