Τα καλύτερα Environmental Science podcast (2023)

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Idea: Women's Bathroom Vending Machine Ep73 10:45

9d ago10:45

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Today’s podcast is about an zero waste idea that is desperately needed in women’s bathrooms: a vending machine that sells reusable women’s period products like silicone cups, cloth pads, and period undies. How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer,…

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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Confidence in UN climate talks at a low point ahead of COP28 in Dubai

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When the Paris climate pact was gaveled into existence at the COP21 UN climate summit in 2015, it was met with a standing ovation. After more than two decades of talks, 196 countries had signed on to a climate pact requiring countries to set emissions targets and report on them, with the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 or “well below” 2 degrees Cel…

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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Opening the Door 11:53

12d ago11:53

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After a rocky start to his music career in high school, David Levy discovered he was gifted with the ability to pull a tune out of thin air in service of others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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Iraq's signature anbar rice is disappearing amid water shortages

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Salah Fareeq Al-Feroun and his family have been farmers in southern Iraq for generations. In the living room of his house in al-Meshkhab in Najaf Province, his son Muhammad Ziyad takes out a photo of their 32-acre farm — located about five miles away from their home — which shows lush green grass as far as the eye can see, soaked in water. Photo of…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Idea: The Compost-a-Tron Ep72 17:23

16d ago17:23

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The compost-a-TRON is an idea to encourage public composting, inspired by a curious behavioral study 30 years ago about a giant eagle shaped garbage can. How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Do Individual Green Actions Take Away From Systems Change? Karine Lacroix PhD Ep71 1:13:14

22d ago1:13:14

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In today’s episode, I talk with environmental and behavioral psychologist, Dr. Karine Lacroix Ph.D, about if a person’s individual eco-friendly behaviors (like riding a bike, composting, or eating less meat) can cannibalize or steer people away from taking actions that might influence bigger systems-wide change (like trying to influence your local …

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Reimagine Your Street and Neighborhood Ep70 14:51

30d ago14:51

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How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapi…

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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Copper mine protests roil in Panama

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Thousands of protesters in Panama have blocked roads and shut down major portions of the Pan-American Highway this week over a government decision to fast-track a contract with a copper mining company. Cobre Panamá is a massive copper mine owned by First Quantum Minerals that has been in production since 2019. In 2021, the Supreme Court declared th…

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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Cow plague threatening ranches in southern Europe

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Veterinarian Javier Bordas is very busy. On a recent morning, he rushed back into his small-town clinic in the village of Pont de Suert in Spain. He had just been at a cattle ranch near the French border, where he said he saw yet another case of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease, or EHD. Dr. Bordas told The World that there were multiple outbreaks in t…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Education Vs Action Design: Very Different Things Ep69 15:40

1M ago15:40

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How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapi…

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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Every Step a Prayer 12:02

1M ago12:02

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An inspiring visit with the Principal Chief of the Natchez Nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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'The cosmovision of our ancestors': Panama witnesses first solar eclipse in 25 years

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A buzz of expectation filled the large red tent set up in front of the visitor’s center at Panama’s Center of Space Sciences over the weekend as crowds prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of a solar eclipse. Sarigua National Park, one of the driest spots in Panama, is probably one of the best places to see the astrological event during the co…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Gamification of Climate Action, Dr Markus Brauer PhD PART 2 Ep68 52:46

1M ago52:46

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This is the second part of the conversation with Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin AND the Executive Director of The Institute for Diversity Science, Dr Markus Brauer about what makes up real evidence-driven gamification. Markus is the social scientist behind a behavior-change game called Cool Choices - a card game that gets wo…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Gamification of Climate Action, Dr Markus Brauer PhD PART 1 Ep67 54:50

2M ago54:50

54:50

Games sound fun, but do they really work to get people to actually do climate and eco-friendly things? And if so, why do they work? Today's we’ll be talking with Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin AND the Executive Director of The Institute for Diversity Science, Dr Markus Brauer about what makes up real evidence-driven gamifica…

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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30 years after a devastating earthquake, this school in India continues a legacy of support for survivors

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Shantilal Muttha, a former businessman turned social entrepreneur, was greeted by a crowd of excited students on a recent visit to the school he founded in Pune, India. BJS students perform a song prepared for the founder, Shantilal Muttha, during his recent visit on campus. Credit: Justin Nisly/The World In the airy cafeteria, Muttha joked with ch…

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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Rural communities in the Amazon face a complex world of carbon credits

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Every day, Célia Regina das Neves fishes among the mangroves in the Mãe Grande de Curuçá Extractive Reserve, a conservation area at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil. Neves relies on resources from the surrounding forests and mangroves for her livelihood, too. "I make baskets, and I make traps for shrimping," she said, referring to the plants…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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How to Work From Primary Principles Ep66 23:16

2M ago23:16

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In this episode, I share a fundamental principle to guide your design thinking. You should always ask yourself, is this idea based on "primary principles?" And what are "primary principles" anyway? In order to make a campaign or startup that really works to get people to buy a green product or change a behavior, you need to build up your concept fr…

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The World: Science, Tech & Environment

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Rewilding in Spain brings back ancient bovine

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The auroch — giant, wild cows — date back nearly 10,000 years and once roamed freely across Europe. Until they were hunted to extinction by humans. The last ones died in Poland in 1627, according to Ricardo Almazán, a safari guide in the mountains of Albarracín, Spain, where a herd of modern-day aurochs can be found. Safari guide Ricardo Almazán ex…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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The Psychology of Pledges: A "Commitment Device" Ep65 20:38

2M ago20:38

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In this episode, I explore the power of pledges in driving pro-environmental action and behavior. Pledges are seen as commitment devices, where individuals make promises or commitments to themselves or others. We highlight the effectiveness of pledges in engaging people and closing the value action gap. The episode delves into the various forms of …

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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Language of the Birds 16:28

2M ago16:28

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There is a subtle interaction between birds and their environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Everyone Else is Doing it: The Surprising Power of Social Norms on a Poster, Dr Alessia Dorigoni PhD Ep64 1:17:51

3M ago1:17:51

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In today’s episode, we dive into the surprisingly powerful effect of social norms that seem to almost effortlessly shift environmental behavior. Social norms mean“This is what everyone else is doing” or “Here’s an example of what we want you to emulate.” Our guest today is research psychologist Dr Alessia Dorigoni from the Neuroscience Consumer Lab…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Surefire Technique to Get It Done: Short Scoping Ep63 11:51

3M ago11:51

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You probably have a new website you're trying to launch, a blog you need to finish, an app you're trying to complete, a presentation you need to give, and several unfinished art projects in your closet. I see you. I know you! In this episode, I share my own personal technique for getting complex things finished and shipped. I call it "short scoping…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Individual Action Vs Systems Change PART 4: Validate & Level Up Ep62 9:36

3M ago9:36

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In this episode I offer an alternative strategy to shaming or criticizing small individual eco-friendly behaviors. I explain how you want to see social change like a staircase with many levels. Often taking a small individual action, like using a paper straw or driving less, is the first step a person makes on their staircase of influence. The goal…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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You Need To Take Geographic Granularity Seriously Ep61 8:08

3M ago8:08

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Have you considered the power that lies in heavily niching down by geography? As in, go hyper local, and then geographically niche some more. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the mistakes I've observed by social change projects diluting their impact by spreading too broad. You might get followers by casting a broad net in the beginning, but …

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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A Deep Dive into the World of Birdsong 20:13

3M ago20:13

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Do birds hear any differently than we do? The answer will likely surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Habit Discontinuity Hypothesis and Green Behaviors, Professor Emeritus Bas Verplanken PhD Ep60 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

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Our guest today is Professor Emeritus Bas Verplaken from the Department of Psychology at the University of Bath. He’s very much an elder in the study of attitude and habits in relation to health and human behavior and he has also been the editor of the book, The Psychology of Habits. We discuss "Habit Discontinuity Hypothesis" which is a phenomenon…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Individual Action Vs Systems Change PART 3: How The Five Types of Individual Action Lead to Tipping Points Ep59 18:55

4M ago18:55

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In this episode, I explore the ongoing debate between individual and system actions in promoting pro-environmental behavior, challenging the notion that these are the only two types of actions. This episode points out that there are five different types of actions that can bring about change: daily recurring habits, big-ticket once-off changes, lif…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Individual Action Vs Systems Change PART 2: A Continuum Of Six Buckets Ep58 36:58

4M ago36:58

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People often ask me why we should practice individual environmental behavior change when what we really need is "systems change." It's not an easy question to answer. We need "systems change" implemented by governments as policy (like plastic bans), economic levers (like a carbon tax), and physical infrastructure (like bike paths). Yet, all systems…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Individual Action Vs Systems Change PART 1: Six Hidden Biases in the Question Ep57 23:58

4M ago23:58

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In this episode, I unpack six unconscious assumptions that people make when they ask me the question "Why do we need to study individual behavior when we need system-level change?" There is often some flawed thinking in the way this question is asked. While it's true we need systems-level change, this doesn't undermine, nor is it in opposition to, …

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Four Questions You Should Brainstorm For Clarity and Motivation Ep56 17:35

4M ago17:35

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In this episode, I share a new journaling practice that I've recently started that involves answering four specific questions. This practice has been an absolute game-changer for me, and I believe it can profoundly impact your life and work too. Inspired by her previous episode on the Fun-O-Meter, I emphasize the importance of asking meaningful and…

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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Exploring the Amazon 16:55

5M ago16:55

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Discovering maps of sound with the mind's ear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Designing A Climate Action Dashboard for Cities: A Deep Dive into Behavioral Science Ep55 32:29

5M ago32:29

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What are the behavioral science secrets behind making a climate action dashboard for cities that ACTUALLY gets people to act? In this episode, I'll take you a deep dive into the design theory behind creating a climate action dashboard for a city using a behavioral science-informed approach.I share the importance of distinguishing between action des…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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Earth Imagination Day: Teaching Kids To Imagine a Positive Eco-Future, Sophie Poisel Ep54 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

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In this episode, we chat with Sophie Poisel, an award-winning innovative teacher who hosted the first Earth Imagination Week with her students. Sophie showed us that when you give children the tools to imagine positive new ecological worlds, they come up with incredible work! Eco Minecraft worlds, green Lego lands, biophilic architectural illustrat…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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The Theory of Fun: A Daily "Fun-o-Meter" Journal Practice Ep53 17:29

5M ago17:29

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Do you gauge the quality of your work, content, and life by how "fun" it is? Weird secret - I used to HATE being asked what I did "for fun." In this episode, I share how I started taking the theory and pursuit of fun more "seriously" (lol) as a daily practice and how it's changed everything. I discovered how asking this one question "What is the mo…

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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The 7 Pillars of Behavioral Science for Climate Action Ep52 24:11

5M ago24:11

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Don't let your audience walk away without actually doing anything. Here's the action design shorthand you need. Use each of these evidence-based techniques in your project, campaign, or startup to ensure every person you touch goes on to take a real action that shifts the numbers. Download The 7 Pillars of Behavioral Science for Climate Action Post…

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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Singing Ice 16:31

5M ago16:31

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Meet sound artist and field recordist Doug Quin, as we embark on an audio journey to the Antarctic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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How to Design Games for Impact, Education and Action, Dan White CEO Filament Games Ep51 1:18:12

6M ago1:18:12

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Today's guest is Dan White. He is the CEO and Founder of the award-winning impact-games development company, Filament Games. Dan is an artist and entrepreneur and probably the world’s most prolific games-for-impact developer. We talk about the nuance of how to create a game that engages, educates, and transforms people and we explore what happens w…

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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Australian Dawn 8:03

6M ago8:03

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Headphones on for an immersive soundscape! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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The Umbilical Cord to Life 7:13

7M ago7:13

7:13

A blind musical therapist revels in the sounds of the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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How to Save the World | The Psychology & Science of Environmental Behavior

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When Guilt Works Better Than Pride To Get People To Go Green, Nicole Sintov PhD Ep50 1:04:30

7M ago1:04:30

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This month's guest expert on the How to Save the World podcast is Nicole Sintov, Associate Professor of Behavior, Decision-Making, and Sustainability from Ohio State University. We'll be interviewing Nicole on her published research paper, "Guilt consistently motivates pro-environmental outcomes while pride depends on context." The gist of this res…

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Pulse of the Planet Podcast with Jim Metzner | Science | Nature | Environment | Technology

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Seeding the Oceans 11:10

8M ago11:10

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Nanotechnology is making possible a new way of removing Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesΑπό τον Jim Metzner

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