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Branch OutHow scientists are using AI to hunt down plasticIn this episode of Branch Out, we investigate the massive issue of plastic waste in our environment. You’ll hear from scientist Dr Denise Hardesty and business owner Mitchell Taylor on new technologies like machine learning and engineering products transforming the way we use and think about plastic waste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-2321 min
The Valley Today on WMOV AMThe Final Cup on WMOV (6/26/24)Dave Miller hosts the Final Cup on WMOV. In this episode, Dave discusses the Ravenswood City Council planning on holding a Special Meeting on Thursday to consider and act on the removal of Councilwoman Denise Toler in accordance with State Code 6-6-7.Dave then discusses a story from WOWK-TV that Mason County Schools has announced Jack Cullen as interim superintendent, after accepting the resignation of Superintendent Tim Hardesty.We then hear the full discussion from Tuesday's Valley Today between Tom Susman and Ogden Newspapers political reporter Steven Allen Adams on Babydog-gate. And Dave talks about...2024-06-2653 min
Ocean Protect PodcastDr Denise Hardesty on the 740,000km of fishing line & 14 billion hooks littered every year in to our oceanDr Denise Hardesty, Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO Environment, returns for her second appearance on the podcast. This time, we catch up in Bondi the day after the Ocean Plastic Action Forum featured in previous episodes. In this chat, we discuss some of the latest research on plastic in our oceans, including new research by Denise and the CSIRO team about how two percent of all commercial fishing gear is being littered in our oceans.Useful links:Dr Denise Hardesty - https://people.csiro.au/H/B/denise-hardestyCSIRO article (2023), 740,000km of fishing line and 14 billion...2023-06-1155 min
Ocean Protect PodcastOcean Plastic Action Forum 2023 (Part 4 of 4) – Where to from here ?This episode features the 4th (and final) part of recorded audio from inaugural Ocean Plastic Action Forum at Bondi Beach – held on 15th March 2023, as part of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival. This part includes the ‘where to from here’ session, where the speakers of the previous sessions (Dr Denise Hardesty, Prof. Veena Sahawjwalla, and Allegra Spender MP) provided a short synthesis of the previous discussions and highlight key essential actions to 'turn the tide' on ocean plastic pollution. After the session, I’m then joined by Ocean Lovers Festival founders Carolyn Grant and Anita Grant about ‘where to from’ here fo...2023-05-2831 min
Ocean Protect PodcastOcean Plastic Action Forum 2023 (Part 1 of 4) – Key Trends & ImpactsThis episode is the first of a four-part series of recorded audio from the Ocean Plastic Action Forum at Bondi Beach – held on 15th March 2023, as part of the Volvo Ocean Lovers Festival. The forum included industry leaders, innovators, scientists, government and community leaders discussing how to 'turn the tide' on plastic in our ocean – including a few short presentations and interactive Q&A panel sessions. This first part focusses on the “Key Trends and Impacts” session, which included insights into the plastic pollution problem including key sources, trends, and known and potential impacts of ocean plastic pollution. Dr Denise Har...2023-04-161h 00
Sustainability FurtherCSIRO: From research to action, tackling marine pollution with Dr Britta Denise HardestyDr Britta Denise Hardesty is a Senior Principal Research Scientist at CSIRO, she has been researching plastic pollution for the last decade. In this episode, we explore the role key stakeholders play in tackling this mammoth issue.2023-04-1222 min
The Natural Resources PodcastTurning the Tide on Plastic | Denise HardestyDo you want to leave a lasting mark on the world? Throw a plastic bottle into the sea – and chances are that it will still be there well after you are gone.In this podcast, we discuss our global plastic addiction and what we can do about it. We spoke with Denise Hardesty, an expert on plastic pollution at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).***Highgrade is a not-for-profit organisation that produces interviews and documentaries that identify, capture and disseminate analysis and insights in the field of natural resources and social pr...2021-05-0622 min
Ocean Protect PodcastDr Denise Hardesty on ending plastic waste (Part 2 of 2)This is the second (and final) part of our two-part chat with Dr Hardesty, with the first part released last week.Useful links:Dr Denise Hardesty: https://people.csiro.au/h/d/denise-hardestyCSIRO article (2020), 14 million tonnes of microplastics on seafloor: https://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2020/14-million-tonnes-of-microplastics-on-seafloorCSIRO article (2020). Ending plastic waste: https://www.csiro.au/en/Showcase/Ending-plastic-waste The Conversation article (2020), From Hobart, to London, to Dhaka: using cameras and AI to build an automatic litter detection system: https://theconversation.com/from-hobart-to-london-to-dhaka-using-cameras-and-ai-to-build-an-automatic-litter-detection-system-150950For further information about Ocean Protect, check us ou...2020-12-1332 min
Ocean Protect PodcastDr Denise Hardesty on ending plastic waste (Part 1 of 2)Dr Denise Hardesty is Senior Research Scientist at CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere, based in Hobart, Tasmania. She has been leading a diverse array of research projects for the past 10 years, with her main research projects focused on impacts of marine debris and the development of analytical tools for tackling illegal unreported and unregulated fishing activities. We talk about applied her team's marine debris research and how it is used to inform and underpin policy and decision making. This is the first of our two-part chat with Dr Hardesty, with the second (and final) part released next w...2020-12-0628 min
The Straits Times PodcastsGetting to the bottom of plastic pollution: Green Pulse Ep 35Green Pulse Ep 35: Getting to the bottom of plastic pollution 16:35 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the ocean. From plastic bags to bottles, cigarette lighters to fishing nets and flip flops, the trash fouls beaches, kills seabirds and marine animals and creates vast garbage patches. In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate chan...2020-10-2316 minGreen PulseGetting to the bottom of plastic pollution: Green Pulse Ep 35Green Pulse Ep 35: Getting to the bottom of plastic pollution 16:35 mins Synopsis: Every first and third Monday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change in this podcast series. Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in the ocean. From plastic bags to bottles, cigarette lighters to fishing nets and flip flops, the trash fouls beaches, kills seabirds and marine animals and creates vast garbage patches. In this episode, ST’s environment correspondent Audrey Tan and climate chan...2020-10-2316 min
The Zero Waste Countdown Podcast105. Plastic And Marine Life
Dr. Denise Hardesty is a principal researcher at CSIRO Oceans & Atmosphere in Hobart, Tasmania. She's done extensive research over the years on marine plastic debris by studying sea birds, sea turtles, and waste reduction campaigns.
We discuss what happens when certain marine animals digest plastic, whether it's safe for us to eat seafood that contains plastic, and what it's like to be a distinguished scientist in the field of marine debris research.
2020-08-241h 03
Mermaid Tales PodcastDenise Hardesty: Discovering Innovative Solutions to Stopping the Plastic Waste Leakage Into Our OceansDr. Denise Hardesty is a research scientist with CSIRO’s Oceans and Atmosphere. Her current research focus is on the flow of plastic from Australian communities to the ocean. She works closely with the government and the local communities to help create a comprehensive narrative of how marine debris affects us all. She is also a global woman whose work has taken her from Africa to Antarctica! 2020-07-0200 min
Damage BoostEpisode 22: An Interview with Nyzechu!On today's adventure we have a wonderful conversation with our friend Denise aka Nyzechu. If you haven't caught one of her Dead by Daylight streams yet then cuddle up next to the fire and give this episode a listen would you kindly? Oh and she has an interesting choice for her favorite Legend of Zelda game.Special Thanks to the ocean for being the insanely scary and beautiful at the same time.Executive Producer Bryan “President of Calendars” DresselViceroy of Producing Jonathan Hardesty @movieguyjonKing Koopa of Editing Ryan JamesHost...2019-12-131h 04
The Klosters Forum PodcastThe Klosters Forum in conversation with Dr. Britta Denise HardestyHannah MacInnes joins Dr. Britta Denise Hardesty, Principal Research Scientist for CSIRO’s Oceans and Atmosphere, at The Klosters Forum 2019 to discuss the issue of plastic pollution and to hear her personal insights on this complex topic.Dr. Britta Denise Hardesty is a Principal Research Scientist for CSIRO’s Oceans and Atmosphere, based in Hobart, Tasmania. She has been leading a portfolio of projects focused on understanding and mitigating the impacts of plastic pollution in the oceans for the last decade or more. She currently heads a global plastics leakage project that focuses on land and sea base...2019-10-0209 min
Ocean Currents Radio ProgramDo open ocean cleanups address our growing ocean trash problem effectively and California's new straw law!Guests: Dr. Denise Hardesty of Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) and Lisa Kaas Boyle
Learn about the latest research about the accumulating marine debris problem in our global ocean. Do open ocean cleanup efforts effectively address the issue? On the second half of the show, learn about the new Straw law in California.2018-10-1100 min
Science VsPlastics: The Final Straw?We’re back! This week we tackle the War on Straws and how worried we should be about all the plastic filling our oceans. We speak to marine biologist Christine Figgener, environmental educator Carrie Roble, physiology Prof. John Weinstein, and ecology Prof. David Barnes.Check out the full transcript here.Selected readings: The infamous turtle videoAn ambitious project that mapped the Great Pacific Garbage PatchThis paper that breaks down the sources and amount of plastic getting in the ocean John’s study on how fast microplastics formThis meta-analysis on microplastics, fish, and invertebratesA review of some o...2018-09-1332 min
Herpetological Highlights006 Turtle TidesIn episode six of our herpetology podcast we investigate the majestic sea turtles. To begin with we dive into the dispersal capabilities of Leatherback Turtles. Following on from that we discuss some of the threats that wild turtles face - plastics and oil. Finally, for our Species of the Bi-week we lighten the mood with a species which, incidentally, also possesses a hard exterior. FULL REFERENCE LIST AVAILABLE AT: herphighlights.podbean.com
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Lauritsen, Ann Marie, Philip M. Dixon, Dave Cacela, Beth Brost, Robert Hardy, Sandra L. MacPherson, Anne Meylan, Bryan P...2017-07-251h 02
Download the Top 100 Audiobooks in Fiction, Gay & LesbianThe Butcher's Son Audiobook by Dorien GreyPlease open https://hotaudiobook.com ONLY on your standard browser Safari, Chrome, Microsoft or Firefox to download full audiobooks of your choice for free.
Title: The Butcher's Son
Subtitle: A Dick Hardesty Mystery, Book 1
Author: Dorien Grey
Narrator: Jeff Frez-Albrecht
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 22 mins
Language: English
Release date: 04-04-13
Publisher: F. Roger Margason
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes
Genres: Fiction, Gay & Lesbian
Publisher's Summary:
In the beginning Did the rabidly homophobic chief of police with political ambitions murder one of his identical-twin sons for being gay? And what secrets does the surviving twin hold?
Dick Hardesty, working...2013-04-045h 22