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Picture Book Summit Podcast085 - Rountable: Backmatter MattersMore and more picture books include backmatter these days—including fiction picture books. In today's Roundtable discussion, Julie Hedlund and the team share many different ways to include backmatter with your manuscript, including dos and don'ts of creating additional content. Books mentioned in this episode: The First Notes by Julie Andrews, Emma Walton Hamilton, and Chiara Fedele Tricky Chopsticks by Sylvia Chen and Fanny Liem Reindeer Remainders by Katey Howes and Marie Hermansson Over, Bear! Under, Where? by Julie Hedlund and Michael Slack Grand Canyon by Jason Chin Hurricane by Jason Chin If You Come to Ea...
2025-08-0545 min
Work and WellnessEP 16: Redefining Success- Using Human Design and AI to shape your ideal portfolio career with Julie FedeleIn this episode of Work and Wellness, Angela Davies speaks with Jules Fidele about the evolving concept of portfolio careers, the shift towards flexible work arrangements, and the importance of well-being in professional success. Jules shares her insights on the challenges faced by those transitioning from traditional corporate roles to portfolio careers, the role of technology and AI in shaping future work models, and the significance of personal branding and human design in navigating this new landscape. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-awareness and understanding one's own needs to maintain well-being while pursuing professional goals.
2025-03-0245 min
Presto Presto - Interviste e analisiPresto Presto - Interviste e Analisi di martedì 07/01/2025Dopo 100 giorni di tentativi per una coalizione popolari-Spd-liberali l'incarico di cancellerie austriaco passa al leader dell'ultradestra del Partito delle Libertà Kickl, l'analisi di Angela Mauro inviata in Europa di Huffington Post. Il governo a sorpresa azzera i fondi per la riduzione della povertà educativa dei minori, la denuncia delle Comunità di accoglienza raccontata da Fedele Salvatore della Fondazione con il Sud, Progetto Bambini e Sorriso. Dieci anni fa la strage nella redazione del giornale satirico Charlie Hebdo, che esce in edicola con un numero speciale: abbiamo chiesto come è cambiata la satira allo scrittore e autore Alessandro Robecchi.
2025-01-0753 min
PROTECTFight Fire With Fire: Indigenous Land Management with FiresticksA warming and drying climate is connected to the increased frequency, severity and duration of extreme wildfire weather conditions in Australia. And in the months leading up to Summer, Australian's are reminded of bushfire season and advised by government and community organisations to prepare. Generally, the recommendations are for people who live in bushfire prone areas to prepare their homes and ensuring they have an evacuation plan. But I wanted to find out how our natural spaces are being prepared through appropriate land management. So, I reached out to the team at Firesticks, a...
2024-08-2728 minPROTECTCreating an Ecological Afterlife with RecomposeThe funeral industry is one that has remained largely unchanged with many people seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional burials or cremation. Current end of life practices can have a significant effect on the environment from energy use to greenhouse gases and soil pollution. So, one of the alternatives will be introduced by my guest today who is Katrina Spade, founder and CEO of the world's first human composting company, Recompose. Founded in 2017, Recompose describes the process of human composting as natural organic reduction. Human composting has a host of environmental benefits which supports...
2024-07-2428 min
Di lotta e di paceEp. 5 - Bonhoeffer, il teologo partigiano"Non intendo la fede che fugge dal mondo, ma quella che resiste nel mondo e ama e resta fedele alla terra malgrado tutte le tribolazioni che essa ci procura". Queste sono le parole di Dietrich Bonhoeffer, uno dei più grandi teologi del novecento, simbolo della resistenza al nazismo.Autore: Vittorio SammarcoSpeaker: Angela LoperfidoMusic:Secret Garden by Mixkit.co Life’s a Movie by Mixkit.co
2024-06-1413 minPROTECTReducing Our Fashion Footprint With Tiffanie DarkeWhile oil and energy garner the bulk of attention for the climate crisis, there is another major culprit - the fashion industry that is responsible for 8 to 10 per cent of global carbon emissions. Impacts include water and plastic pollution and fashion is also a major human rights issue through fast fashion's unethical production. There is a lot of work to do for the industry to align with the Paris Agreements 1.5-degree pathway and in Australia, we are large fashion consumers. With a population of approximately 26 million, on average, Australian's buy 56 brand new items of clothing...
2024-04-0946 minPROTECTSouthern Seagreens On The Bright Future of SeaweedForget what you know about slimy seaweed washing up ashore as seaweed is now the fastest growing food in aqua culture. Seaweed is in fact a nutritious superfood and a very clever and climate friendly plant with high carbon sequestering qualities. Helping me explore the potential of the seaweed sector is Cam Hines, who is Owner and Co-Founder of Southern Seagreens who run regenerative commercial seaweed farms in Flinders, Victoria. Southern Seagreens are growing sustainable seaweed for human consumption along with supporting marine ecosystems. Cam runs the daily operations at Southern Sea...
2024-04-0227 minPROTECTMike Coots: Surfer, Shark Bite Survivor & Ocean PhotographerMike Coots grew up on the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The lifestyle fuelled his obsession with the ocean along with an aspiration to be a professional bodyboarder. When he was 18 years old, Mike and his teammates took to the water one morning looking to catch a wave at Majors Bay where Mike was almost killed by a Tiger Shark. Mike's survival instincts helped him paddle back to shore and with the help of his friends and passersby who witnessed the attack, Mike survived but underwent emergency amputation surgery losing his leg. But instead of turning h...
2024-03-1936 minPROTECTGorilla Conservation & Community with Volcanoes Safaris Today we're taking an audio visit to Volcanoes Safaris where you can trek to see mountain gorillas and chimpanzees in the forests of Rwanda and Uganda. This once in a lifetime wildlife experience is as magical as it sounds and Volcanoes Safaris have been at the heart of reviving gorilla and chimpanzee tourism since 1997. I'm delighted to bring you my conversation with Volcanoes Safaris COO, Kevin James as we explore what we'll find on the property and what it's like to see a gorilla for the first time. And as he defines it: "You really a...
2024-03-1234 minPROTECTThe Black Mambas, South Africa's All Women Anti-Poaching UnitWomen in wildlife conservation just make sense and continue to demonstrate that they are key to protecting nature and their communities. Patrolling the critical areas of the Greater Krueger National Park is South Africa's first all-women anti-poaching unit, The Black Mambas. The Black Mambas are women who are selected, trained and deployed rangers which avoid a gun-first approach instead working to deescalate conflict towards potential poachers protecting The Big 5 and countless other animals. Today on the podcast, I speak to the founder and director of Transfrontier Africa and founder and manager of the Black Mambas...
2024-03-0552 minPROTECTWildlife Tourism and it's Curtain of Cruelty with Aaron GekoskiMany animal lovers will seek out wildlife encounters when they travel. Sometimes tourists are sold a once in a lifetime experience to pet a tiger cub, have breakfast with an orangutan or ride an elephant. But it's important to note that these experiences often have a dark side with animals in these venues subject to degrading entertainment, cruel training methods and horrendous living conditions – deprived of their right to live a full, wild life. So how do we know this? Well, today's guest spends his days documenting these difficult stories in the hope that we can...
2024-02-2743 minPROTECTArctic Climate Change: A Review with Dr Kimberley MinerHave you been to or seen photos of the Arctic? It's unparalleled beauty with magnificent blue glaciers, maybe a whiskered seal moving through its crystal waters or a polar bear trekking across the ice. But this beautiful region is being challenged with temperatures in the Arctic rising faster than anywhere on Earth. The effects of climate change are seeing the tampering of weather, melting ice, rising sea levels and threatened wildlife. To help me unpack what's happening in The Arctic is today's guest, Dr. Kimberley Miner, who is a climate scientist and program...
2024-02-2021 minPROTECTFishful Thinking: AQUA Cultured Foods Take The Fish Out Of Seafood Climate change is challenging our oceans ecosystems when it comes to seafood. We've got unsustainable fishing practices such as overfishing, bycatch, unethical fish farming and even microplastics but seafood has quite the market. The Nature Conservancy reports that fish and other seafood products provide vital nutrients for more than three billion people around the globe and supply an income for 10 to 12% of the world's population. So how do we sustainably meet a demand like that and avoid depleting our oceans? Well, in a bid to create an ocean-friendly alternative, today I s...
2024-02-1335 minPROTECTAnimal Wins with World Animal ProtectionFollowing a year of animal welfare campaigns, on the ground demonstrations, fundraisers, petitions and political briefings, World Animal Protection are celebrating some significant wins for 2023. Today, I welcome back Ben Pearson who is World Animal Protection's Country Director Australia and New Zealand. Ben manages programmes for animals on farms and animals in the wild with a key campaign on wildlife tourism. He has more than 24 years experience advocating for the environment and animals. Ben reveals some incredible wins for animal welfare here in Australia and we also get an update on what the team is w...
2024-02-0637 minPROTECTBuilding For Climate Resilience: Australia's 2022 Flood DisasterEarlier this year, Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales in Australia received more than a year's worth of rainfall in a week. One town, Gympie had its highest flood in over a century with over 1,000 properties completely submerged in water. The Insurance Council has reported that the actual claims costs from 197,000 claims across both states is estimated to have cost $3.35 billion in insured losses. It is a devastating time for these communities and unfortunately we're dealing with this natural disaster as we always have. Little to no government support and like for l...
2022-05-1751 minPROTECTClose The Cove: Ending The Hellish Hunt of DolphinsIn 2009, a documentary called The Cove was released to expose the not so secret annual capture and slaughter of dolphins in Taiji, Japan. Today, 13 years on, animal activist groups continue to fight to close The Cove and its hellish hunt practice including Hannah Tait, CEO of Action for Dolphins who joins me on the podcast today. Hannah and I discuss the controversial drive hunt method of dolphins that sees them cruelly slaughtered in what is excused as cultural tradition. For the dolphins that do survive after the traumatic event, they will find themselves separated from...
2022-05-0329 min
Start Me UpIntelligenza Artificiale e supermercato: perché potremmo non avere più scaffali vuoti.Esiste un filo conduttore che collega lievito di birra e intelligenza artificiale: è stato il primo pensiero dopo aver chiuso la telefonata con l’ospite di questo podcast. Ed è un collegamento seppur azzardato, comunque fedele alla realtà. Sì perché la storia della startup protagonista di questa puntata di Start Me Up ha inizio durante il lockdown da una skype call: una semplice riflessione che ha portato, un paio di anni dopo, Giulio Martinacci, toscano, a vivere in Puglia e a aiutare chi lavora nei supermercati a ottimizzare i propri flussi di approvvigionamento della merce. Giulio è il co-founder di Tuidi e...
2022-04-2119 minPROTECTFossil Fuels: The Fight of Our Lives with 350.orgAs the destruction of natural resources and the carbon emissions generated from the fossil fuel industry continue to accelerate climate change, we are all at risk of losing our lives and our land with our indigenous and frontline communities at the most vulnerable. Air pollution, temperature and sea level rise are wreaking havoc globally and in Australia, we unfortunately are moving at a poor pace to renewable energy despite being a country rich in natural resources to do so. Today, my guest Jacynta Fa'amau is a Samoan Artivist based in Melbourne, Australia and is the...
2022-04-1930 min
Politica - BastaBugie.itLa mediocrità del male: Draghi non è HitlerVIDEO: Esatta Classificazione dell'Umanità ➜ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8xhdGbh15I&list=PLolpIV2TSebVLUetRlYxAQgaHFOcG_4PaTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=6887LA MEDIOCRITA' DEL MALE: DRAGHI NON E' HITLER di Paolo DeottoSi è fatto un gran chiasso perché la signora Angela Maria Sartini, leghista, assessore al Comune di Orvieto, ha pubblicato una vignetta in cui si vede un Hitler sorridente al telefono, che dice: "Ciao Mario, volevo farti i complimenti". La signora Sartini è stata sospesa dal partito e il sindaco di Orvieto le ha ritirato le deleghe. [...]Lasciamo perdere, per ades...
2022-01-2508 minPROTECTRestoring Australia's Forest Cover with Maximo Bottaro, ReForest NowLosing rainforests continues to wreak havoc on our climate and world leaders (yet again) have pledged to end deforestation. But waiting for policy makers is never the solution and today I sought to speak to someone who is doing ground work on reforestation. I came across a brilliant charity, ReForest Now and am delighted to bring you my conversation with their CEO and Co-Founder, Maximo Bottaro. ReForest Now is a young and fast-growing charity in Byron Bay and as their name suggests, they are working tirelessly to rewild bare paddocks to much needed rainforest cover in...
2021-11-1646 minPROTECTAdventures with Purpose: Holly Budge on How Many Elephants and World Female Ranger DayAligning your your passion with meaningful change in the world is not an easy feat but it is definitely achievable as demonstrated by today's guest, Holly Budge. Holly is a working adventurer, an Everest summiteer (the first woman to skydive Everest) along with the founder and leader of international non profit, How Many Elephants and World Female Ranger Day to support female rangers in wildlife conservation. Holly has raised over £400,000 for environmental projects with her charity working to educate a worldwide audience about the devastating impacts of the African elephant ivory trade. Today on...
2021-11-0938 minPROTECTThe Problem With Shark Nets (Spoiler: They Don't Work) Part TwoToday I am delighted to invite back Dr Leonardo Guida, Marine Biologist and Senior Shark Campaigner at Australian Marine Conservation Society. Leo discusses outdated culling technology and the recent whale net entanglements that have seen mainstream media provide coverage of this cruel and outdated "protection" system. He also reveals the physical distress and sometimes death that a shark will endure when caught at no fault of their own - by just being a wild animal. We also discuss the likelihood of our interaction with a shark and what measures are out there to help.
2021-11-0728 minPROTECTThe Problem With Shark Nets (Spoiler: They Don't Work) Part OneToday I am delighted to invite back Lawrence Chlebeck, Marine Biologist and Senior Shark Campaigner at Humane Society International. Lawrence reveals the reasons why shark nets are so ineffective as we discuss recent life-endangering net entanglements involving migrating whales and other marine life. He breaks down the outdated technology currently used in Australian waters and what we can do instead. We also get an update from Lawrence on current campaign success, discuss his contribution to documentary, Envoy - Shark Cull and we do a little dreaming about what ocean policies he would change tomorrow if h...
2021-11-0721 minPROTECTTravelling with an Environmental Mindset with IntrepidAs travel borders begin to open across the globe, many of us have a new mindset post-pandemic - an environmental mindset as we couldn't deny that the slowing of transport and production industries and human activity during lockdowns saw the earth recover some of our damage. So when it comes to travel, how can we more more considerate of the environment when choosing our destinations, our method of transport or the activities we participate in on the ground? Well, I'm delighted to introduce you to today's guest who will reveal if there is truly a w...
2021-11-0229 min
I palchi invisibiliOur Heart LearnsMarta Cristofanini entra ancora in sala. Sarà i nostri occhi dalle prove di 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙃𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙨.━━━━━━━━Arrivando in sala attraverso il retro del palco e le quinte, l’atmosfera è al tempo stesso densa e ronzante. Mi acquatto in silenzio, intuendo si tratti di un momento particolarmente delicato: la regista Mercedes Martini è indaffarata in un dialogo persistente e inquieto con i tecnici del suono, i tecnici delle luci, gli attori sul palco, che si prestano – in un’immobilità scherzosa e immersa in un gradevole chiacchiericcio – alla prova per il piazzamento delle luci nella scena prima.La sincronia qui tra musica, luci e battute è essenziale per un attacco efficace. Ci vuole rigore: la re...
2021-10-3002 minPROTECTCircular Design and The Reusable Pizza Box: PIZZycleOur planet depends on a future where sustainable design is prioritised. A single use economy has never made sense with human consumption of the earth's natural resources at an all-time high. So, every industry, including design has a responsibility to consider how they create: from material to production and ensuring high quality products with the longest, most sustainable life cycle. So I'm delighted to bring you today's guest, Marlene Bruch who is the Co-Founder and Designer of PIZZycle and she is also the curator of the sustainable design news page, Green Designs. Marlene studied at Hf...
2021-10-2622 minPROTECTThe Lion Recovery Fund with Peter LindseyLions. Commonly referenced as strong, powerful, and magnificent creatures are under threat. Alone, they cannot continue to roam through the African Savannah populating and living as they are entitled to. Numbers are dwindling with lions targeted by the bushmeat trade, loss of habitat and human encroachment. According to today's guest, lion numbers half halved in the last quarter century with an estimated 20,000 left in the wild. So today, we're off to Africa and I'm honoured to host Peter Lindsey, life-long wildlife conservationist and Director of The Lion Recovery Fund. The Lion Recovery Fund's...
2021-10-1933 minPROTECTClimate Anxiety & Ways To Cope in an Ecological CrisisEco-anxiety, climate fear or climate grief are common terms used to define how as humans, many of us are responding to the ecological crisis. It is well documented that climate change is having a negative effect on our health and mental well-being. It is important to recognise how we are feeling about the future of our planet and normalise these feelings. Today, I'm welcoming climate therapists, Andrew Bryant and Alexandra Woollacott to the podcast. Andrew is a clinical social worker, psychotherapist and co-director of North Seattle Therapy and Counselling and Alexandra originally from Australia is a...
2021-10-1244 minPROTECTEnvoy -Shark Cull: A film on Australia's Outdated and Ineffective Shark Protection ProgramToday, a compelling film which documents Australia's outdated and ineffective shark protection program is out on Stan. Directed and produced by Andre Borell, Envoy - Shark Cull explores the history of shark nets and drumlines (baited hooks) in Queensland and NSW. Through these so called "protection" means, sharks and other marine life are being unnecessarily and cruelly caught and culled through the outdated use of nets in the water in a misguided attempt to promote human safety at beaches. Envoy provides a lineup of marine conservation experts, shark divers, shark bite survivors, activists and through s...
2021-10-1122 minPROTECTSustainable Beauty with Adorn CosmeticsThe global cosmetics industry alone produces over 120 billion units of packaging almost every year, which is non recyclable. Add to that animal testing, toxic ingredients, shipping, overproduction, and as a consumer, you can feel overwhelmed about making a positive purchase in this space. But you definitely can. Today, my guest brings encouragement and possibility on how her small beauty company grew by putting people and the planet first and is now the producer of one of Australia's most natural, ethical and globally accredited product lines. Briony Kennedy is the founder of Adorn Cosmetics - a...
2021-07-1333 minPROTECTThe Climate Impact of Digital TechnologyWe are in the thick of a digital movement. Our screens are a core part of our daily lives and have served us well during the pandemic where the world was forced home and we sought to connect with loved ones, work colleagues, and even leaned on digital entertainment to help those lockdown days go a little faster. And there is no doubt that online activity will continue to rise. But at what cost to the environment? Today, I explore this question with my guest, Dr Mike Hazas who is a Professor in...
2021-07-0638 minPROTECTHow to be an Animal Friendly TravellerAs travel borders begin to open post pandemic, some of us might be planning our first holiday in quite a while. On that itinerary might be a wild animal attraction and today we discuss how to ensure we are travelling responsibly when it comes to animal livelihood. Animals globally are suffering at the hand of the tourism industry through degrading entertaining, living conditions, cruel training methods and trauma from their captivity. It's important to remember that not all wild animal attractions are as pleasant as they may seem and to help me explore this topic today is W...
2021-06-2232 minPROTECTRewilding our Cities & The Power of Plants: A Conversation with JunglefyIt can be hard to find a green retreat in a concrete-laden city but never before has it been so critical to invite nature back in. Urban temperatures are rising at an alarming rate, air pollution continues to wreak havoc on our health and our biodiversity is dying. Our built environment is actually a very suitable foundation to rewild our cities by implementing green walls, rooftop gardens, tree canopy and carbon sequestering green highway corridors. If we do this on scale - as my guest describes it as today - we may just have a...
2021-06-0842 minPROTECTAtlanta's Food Forest: A Sustainable Solution to a Food Secure CommunityFood Forests are responding to food security and local food production in cities across the globe. Today, I've reached out to The Conservation Fund and one of their community projects which is the Urban Food Forest at Browns Mill, Atlanta. It is currently one of the largest food forests in the US spanning 7.1 acres and is only a few kilometres from the city centre. This wonderful project is described by the fund as "Agriforestry" which uses agriculture that integrates trees and shrubs with food production to create healthy and ecologically resilient landscapes.
2021-06-0131 minPROTECTFighting for Nature's Future with Damien Mander, IAPFWhat would you sacrifice to stand up for nature? Imagine liquidating everything you owned, leaving where you live, the people you know and love to respond to nature's desperate call in the African wilderness. This is the story of Damien Mander, the Founder and CEO of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation. Damien was born in Australia and is now based in Zimbabwe, and is an Iraq War Veteran who served as a naval clearance diver and Special Operations sniper for the Australian Defence Force. Following a few catalyst moments on an African adventure trip whe...
2021-05-1142 minPROTECTThe Art of Daily ActivismToday on the podcast Angela is flying solo and discussing ways you can be a daily activist for the environment. She details her own routine and things she's learned and adopted from guests on PROTECT during its last three seasons. From animal activism, veganism, zero waste and treading lightly and resourcefully every day. Activism looks different for everyone and it's important to remember when it comes to the environment is that it's not a trend or a phase. It's an ongoing commitment to Mother Nature, to people and to animals. I hop...
2021-05-0418 minPROTECTRESET: A new, natural way of living in a post pandemic world with Victoria RedshawWhen COVID-19 forced the world to stop, our natural world breathed a sigh of relief. Cities were quiet, air pollution dropped and birdsong could be heard outside an apartment window. Bodies of water tarnished by human activity returned to their beautiful blue hues. However, it was also the change in people during the pandemic who found a new respect for Mother Nature and the climate crisis was as clear as ever. Today's guest, global futurist Victoria Redshaw brings us a thoughtful and inspiring conversation where she details these societal changes and how consumers, designers, creators a...
2021-04-2753 minPROTECTThe Rangers, The Fight and The Resilience on Nature's Frontline with The Thin Green Line FoundationWildlife conservation, protecting forests, fighting off poachers and armed militia is just a day in the life for a wildlife ranger. Except many of them don't have the training, the equipment, the remuneration or the protection to do their job safely and successfully. From homicides, to animal conflict to natural disasters, some of the rangers die on the frontline protecting the animals and spaces we love. Over 1,000 rangers have been killed in the line of duty in the past 10 years and standing behind these fallen rangers and their families is The Thin Green Li...
2021-03-3041 minPROTECTArctic Adventures, Climate Change and The Plight of the Polar Bear with Melissa Schäfer and Fredrik GranathNASA recently recorded low Arctic sea ice, which is declining at a rate of 13.1% per decade. And today's guests aptly describe the Arctic as the ground zero of global warming, as three quarters of our planet's freshwater is frozen, and it is melting fast. So I'm honoured to introduce you to the Arctic's two biggest activists, Melissa Schäfer and Fredrick Granath, who are photographer and producer partners in life and work. They are based in Stockholm, Sweden, which is a Norwegian Arctic town in Svalbard region and the world. They are also the authors o...
2021-03-2337 minPROTECTBuilding Sustainable CommunitiesSustainable communities can help slow the effects of climate change while lowering your carbon footprint. A sustainable community is an area made up of healthy buildings, active green spaces, local engagement and a sharing economy. Sounds like a nice place to live, right? Well, unfortunately in Australia we're severely lacking in them as we continue to build homes that perform poorly and public spaces that are uninspiring. But today, we have a guest who has been building and advocating for sustainable communities for 35+ years and is confident we can turn things arou...
2021-03-1845 minPROTECTHealthy, Climate Conscious Homes: Introducing Passive HouseFrom high energy use to poor indoor air quality, many of us are living in homes that don't perform very well to our health or the external environment. Imagine instead, living in an airy, light-filled space with mild temperatures all-year-round. Well, Architect Jane Cameron Finlay is here today to introduce us to the world of passive house - a voluntary ultra-low building standard developed in Europe and now seeing high-uptake in Australia. Jane is a certified Passive House designer and runs her own practice. Over the last 10 years she has delivered high performance, ult...
2021-03-1623 minPROTECTLet's End Bear Bile Farming with Jill Robinson from Animals AsiaA story that is so inspiring, so actionable and so kind - Animals Asia is an organisation that is devoted to ending bear bile farming and improving the welfare of animals across Asia. Today, I speak to the founder and CEO of Animals Asia, Jill Robinson, who has been a pioneer of animal welfare in Asia since 1985 and she founded the organisation in 1998 five years after an encounter with a cage bear on a farm in southern China changed her life forever. And she talks about this today. Jill and I delve deep into the...
2021-03-0932 minPROTECTLiving a Zero Waste Life with Anita VandykePlastic is mother nature's non-renewable resource, time is ours. Let's not waste either one ~ Anita Vandyke Today's guest is Anita Vandyke aka @rocket_science who is passionate about living a zero waste lifestyle. She is an advocate for making simple switches to reduce plastic consumption and being an environmentalist in everyday life. From stopping plastic pollution to stripping the climate of non-renewable resources, we discuss Anita's journey to advocate for a cleaner, healthier planet and how zero waste moves beyond our consumption of "things" to ensuring we're not wasting our lives as well. I hope y...
2021-02-2323 minPROTECTA Captive Life is No Life - The Whale Sanctuary with Lori MarinoLife for captive whales and dolphins is nothing like the ocean. In artificial captivity, these highly intelligent animals battle with mental and physical health, social isolation, aggression and much shorter lives. Today I have a fascinating conversation with a lifetime advocate for the protection of these beautiful animals, Lori Marino who is a world renowned neuroscientist and expert in animal behaviour and intelligence and she's also the Founder and President of The Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia. Lori and I discuss the innate attributes of whales and dolphins, what life is really like for th...
2021-01-2635 min
C.O.B.R.A. - Border RadioCinque Obiettivi nel Bagaglio e Racconti Autentici - Ep.5 - Stag.2020/21Ecco la quinta puntata di C.O.B.R.A: un salotto radiofonico per condividere pareri ed esperienze su argomenti sempre diversi a ogni puntata condotto da Angela Chiapperini e Isabella Maiullari. Le Speakers si trovano a salire e scendere gli scalini del pentagramma. Se invece di ascoltare semplicemente i brani musicali tra un talk e l'altro si invitasse Sig.ra Musica a parlare in prima persona? Un'amica, un'insegnate, una costante compagna di viaggio verso il raggiungimento dei propri obiettivi. Ospite🎤 Valerio Giannaccari, in arte YANNA, giovane cantautore e produttore che ha...
2021-01-211h 00PROTECTEco Styling and Fashion Slavery with Nina GborAs the climate crisis continues to deepen, today's podcast will look into one of the world's largest industries for overconsumption- fashion. From draining water sources to fossil fuels and the exploitation of workers, the fashion industry and its loyal consumers are accountable for some disastrous environmental statistics including sending 85% of clothing to landfill. Today I speak to one of Australia's strongest advocates for ethical fashion, Nina Gbor. Nina is the founder of Eco Styles and also Clothes Swap & Style and is an award-winning sustainability advocate, ethical fashion speaker, climate activist and educator. Nina brin...
2021-01-1931 min
Leggende in Taverna - PodcastELAHIM - ATTO 11 - GRETHIR, LA CITTÀ DEI NANIBenvenuti Avventurieri nella 11° puntata di Elahim, dopo aver scoperto che i troll si stanno aprendo un passaggio tra le rocce franate per raggiungere la città dei nani, i nostri avventurieri decidono di aggirarli passando da sopra la montagna.Mentre sono in cammino, una tempesta di neve li sorprende e un'enorme figura si staglia davanti a loro minacciosa. La figura si rivela essere un orso che accompagna Kelth, l'unico che non si era nascosto, in un caldo rifugio. Anche Cassandra e Jolros, camminando nella tempesta, riescono a trovare il rifugio. L'unico che ancora non è arrivato è Ja'red che, allontanatosi dal gruppo per cerc...
2020-12-301h 59PROTECTEnvironmental Possibility and The Blue Economy with Gunter PauliIn our final episode for Season 1, we are talking about what the world urgently needs for positive environmental progress and happy human health. The future of entrepreneurship, the need for common good and encouraging creativity in an economic world that is sometimes cautious to change. To help me with this topic is the wonderful Gunter Pauli, the entrepreneur, global speaker and author of The Blue Economy whose activities span business, culture, science, politics and the environment. Gunter is also the founder of ZERI, the Zeri Emissions Research and Initiatives at the United Nations University in To...
2020-12-0836 minPROTECTSensory Landscape Design and the 7 Senses with Tobias VolbertThe sharing economy is in full swing but you may not know just how good it is for the environment and for our physical and mental health. There is so much opportunity in getting the design right in our public parks, community squares, gardens and our neighbourhood streets. And we're now moving from a place of accessibility to inclusivity ensuring everyone from a toddler to an elderly person can find enjoyment and comfort in these spaces. Today, to help me explore this thoughtful topic is Tobias Volbert, who is a landscape architect and co-founder and...
2020-12-0134 minPROTECTMicroplastics and Ocean Pollution with Dr Michelle BlewitOur oceans are in a severe state with the Australian Marine Conservation Society reporting that 8 million tonnes of plastic are dumped into our oceans every year. Today I speak to Dr Michelle Blewitt on microplastics (defined as plastics less than 20mm in length) and the damage they're creating in our oceans and beyond. Dr Blewitt is the Program Director of AUSMAP (Australian Microplastic Assessment Project) and a Marine Scientist with over 30 years' experience, with a passion for education, research and conservation. With a PhD in marine mammal bioacoustics and the effect of human di...
2020-11-2419 minPROTECTOrangutan & Rainforest Protection with Leif CocksOrangutans are highly intelligent creatures that share 97% of human DNA. But these beloved primates are also critically endangered and so are the habitats they live in. Today's episode is a conversation with world-renowned orangutan expert Leif Cocks who is also the founder and president of The Orangutan Project and has 30 plus years experience working with orangutans and advocating for rainforest protection and building sustainable local communities. We take a deep look into what it takes to protect orangutans in the wild which is crucial to their saving. We also explore climate change initiatives which include av...
2020-11-1727 minPROTECTGoing Zero Waste with Erin RhoadsZero-waste is a goal for so many of us who want to lower our carbon footprint as we rethink consumption, single-use plastics and developing more eco-friendly habits. Today, I speak to Zero-waste advocate Erin Rhoads who is sought-after speaker and community activist, on a mission to engage with individuals, business, and government to redefine what waste is and how we can create less of it. She is the author of two books, Waste Not and Waste Not Everyday, runs a blog called The Rogue Ginger, and has co-founded impactful environmental groups. Today, Erin provides some...
2020-11-1024 minPROTECTProtecting our Sharks with Lawrence Chlebeck Dr Leonardo GuidaSharks and rays are critical to healthy oceans and protecting them is key as they are under threat due to shark finning, fisheries, outdated culling programs and ocean pollution. So let's learn how we can help. In today's extended episode, we talk all things sharks and rays with Lawrence Chlebeck, a marine biologist and science communicator with Humane Society International and Dr Leonardo Guida, a shark scientist and campaigner at the Australian Marine Conservation Society. We explore the biology of sharks, current threats and campaigns these organisations are working on to protect them.
2020-11-0345 minPROTECTVegan Living with Ondine ShermanFrom a meatless Monday, to a pescatarian or a full vegan diet, any reduction of animal products can positively help the environment. Today I speak to Ondine Sherman who is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Voiceless, the animal protection institute. She is a life-long animal advocate, passionate about promoting respect and compassion for all creatures. Ondine is a director of conservation NGO, This is My Earth (TiME) and a director of the MCT8-AHDS Foundation and Sherman Foundation. Ondine Sherman is the author of a memoir, The Miracle of Love, several YA fiction books an...
2020-10-2718 minPROTECTBuilding with Mass Timber with Nick HewsonConcrete and steel have a rising competitor warming up the built environment - mass timber. I speak to Nick Hewson who is a chartered structural engineer specialising in the field of mass timber construction and is currently the Head of Design for XLam. Nick lends his expertise to discuss the environmental, health and structural benefits of building with timber. I've also created a transcript of Nick's notes for your reference on my website. I hope you find this episode valuable. [Audio Disclaimer: Nick and I recorded this remotely during a Melbourne COVID-19 lockdown...
2020-10-2024 minPROTECTCoping with Climate Anxiety with Dr Susie BurkeEver feel helpless or depressed by the current state of the climate? Dr Susie Burke is here to normalise those feelings and provide you with some strategies to help you navigate this anxiety. She is a psychologist, climate activist and parent who has developed resources on coping with climate change, raising children for a climate altered world, and disaster preparedness and recovery.
2020-10-1932 min
I Libri Letti Da SerenaLa spiaggia del lupoNei contraddittori e inquieti anni Settanta, la giovane Angela non è bella, ma sembra stirare inconsapevolmente gli sguardi di ragazzi e adulti. Da un lato s'identifica con una Liguria poeticamente rivissuta, a partire dallo scoglio "scavato in alto, come una testa su un corpo di bestia accovacciata ma pronta a scattare" che dà il titolo al romanzo; ma s'identifica anche con la Milano lacerata e violenta in cui approderà. Fedele al proprio "corpo d'amore", Angela si getta caparbiamente nella realtà, con tutta se stessa, senza grandi gesti, senza rimorsi né aggressioni. Affronta libertà e solitudine, amore e sesso, come qualcosa da accett...
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LETTERE alla redazione di BastaBugie.itLe balle di Super Quark sulla Sacra SindoneTESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ http://www.bastabugie.it/it/articoli.php?id=5822LETTERE ALLA REDAZIONE: LE BALLE DI SUPER QUARK SULLA SACRA SINDONE di Giano ColliSpettabile redazione di Bastabugie,sono un vostro fedele lettore, non mi perdo nessuno dei vostri articoli settimanali. Siete un faro nel buio che attanaglia la cultura ma soprattutto le coscienze di oggi.Non voglio dilungarmi a lungo in adulazioni (anche se strameritate) e vengo subito al sodo. Questa estate, per l'esattezza mercoledì 24 luglio, stavo guardando sulla rete nazionale il ben noto programma di Piero Angela ovvero, per essere più preciso, mentre face...
2019-09-1805 min