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Atmospheric Tales

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A podcast that amplifies stories and experiences related to air pollution and climate change from around the world.

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United States

Description:

A podcast that amplifies stories and experiences related to air pollution and climate change from around the world.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Decolonizing Climate Discourse: Embracing Plurality in Knowledges

4/28/2024
In this episode, we discuss critique of mainstream climate discourse, Role of Indigenous knowledges, reimagining climate governance, and positionality and ethical research

Duration:00:36:01

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Innovations Against Air Pollution in Mongolia

3/30/2024
In this episode, we discuss an overview of air pollution in Mongolia, the slow violence of environment crises, utilizing technologies for solving environmental challenges, and international collaboration and advocacy

Duration:00:30:28

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Amplifying Global South Voices in Climate Communication

3/8/2024
In this episode we discuss a shift in climate change storytelling towards human impacts, the underrepresentation of Global South voices in climate science literature, a Global South climate scientist database, and the challenges posed by misinformation in today's media landscape.

Duration:00:31:45

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Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Innovation in Brazil for Global Sustainability

2/25/2024
In this episode we discuss deforestation and carbon emissions, revolutionizing climate negotiations, Indigenous knowledges and water solutions, and breaking barriers for women in science.

Duration:00:35:04

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Palm oil politics and transboundary haze in Southeast Asia

8/17/2023
In this episode we discuss the role of palm oil politics and other agricultural practices, politics, and diplomacy on transboundary haze in Southeast Asia.

Duration:00:29:48

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Ethics and morality in the context of climate change

7/15/2023
In this episode we discuss ethics and morality in the context of climate change and public health including geopolitical challenges, temporal justice, indigenous voices, and ways to make an impact.

Duration:00:41:14

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Renewable Energy Colonialism

4/6/2023
In this episode we will discuss renewable energy colonialism, impact on local communities, and the NIMBY rhetoric.

Duration:00:35:36

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Sustainable Development and a Blue Economy in Barbados

2/23/2023
In this episode we will discuss coastal zone management, sustainable development, and social and gender impact assessment in Barbados.

Duration:00:37:08

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A Just Energy Transition for India

12/10/2022
In this episode we discuss a just energy transition for India with a focus on socio-cultural aspects, limits of technology-centered approaches, and exploitation and employment in the renewable energy sector.

Duration:00:27:45

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Cutting global methane emissions: Perspectives from a Chilean scientist turned policymaker

10/11/2022
In this episode, we discuss air pollution and climate resilience in Chile, science-based policy making, and global methane management as an effective climate mitigation policy

Duration:00:37:00

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Climate change mitigation and the case of Japan

6/25/2022
In this episode we will discuss climate and energy policy, governance of climate engineering, and public engagement on these topics.

Duration:00:33:41

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Atmospheric Reactive Nitrogen in South Asia

5/16/2022
In this episode we discuss the importance of reactive Nitrogen species in the atmosphere in the context of food security, air pollution, and climate change.

Duration:00:34:25

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Atmospheric dust to atmospheric science in Nigeria

5/1/2022
In this episode we discuss sources and dynamics of atmospheric mineral dust, their role in Sub-Saharan Africa air quality, health, and climate.

Duration:00:36:34

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IoT for addressing environmental challenges in Uganda

4/7/2022
In this episode we discuss the potential for application of technology, including the internet of things (IoT), in addressing air quality and other environmental challenges in Uganda and other parts of Africa.

Duration:00:32:56

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Energy poverty in Eastern Europe

2/7/2022
In this episode we discuss energy justice, the consequences of not having energy needs satisfied and how it relates to other environmental issues such as air pollution and environmental degradation.

Duration:00:29:11

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Indigeneity and environmentalism in the Himalayas

12/23/2021
In this episode, we discuss the development of infrastructure and the Anthropocene in the Himalayas with a key focus on the impact on Indigenous peoples and their activism.

Duration:00:36:19

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Building climate resilience in South American cities

11/25/2021
In this episode we discuss inequalities and segregation as drivers of climate risks and vulnerability.

Duration:00:33:06

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Transitioning from dirty energy in the Western Balkans

11/1/2021
In this episode, we discuss how the energy transition in the Western Balkan is closely tied to air pollution efforts, as the region continues to generate electricity from coal without the legally required controls for controlling plant emissions

Duration:00:31:02

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Transnational environmental law and innovations in climate litigation

7/24/2021
In this episode, we discuss the need for laws and regulations to respond to environmental issues and to create a sense of responsibility towards environmental resources at local, regional and international levels.

Duration:00:31:23

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Air quality in African cities: Role of local capacity building

7/10/2021
In this episode, we discuss air pollution in African cities with a focus on transportation, capacity building, air pollution measurement infrastructure, and other perspectives related to air quality.

Duration:00:37:41