Shows
Inside ESGManaging Impact: A Deloitte Pro on Nature-Positive BusinessIs nature's value truly reflected in today's corporate strategies? Stephanie Cárdenas from Deloitte has dedicated her career to elevating nature and biodiversity in the business world, drawing on her background growing up in Ecuador and working in the Galapagos Islands. In this episode she shares her insights on why incorporating nature into corporate agendas is not only crucial but can also drive substantial economic and environmental benefits.
Our discussion covers:
• The concept of "nature positive" strategies and their potential to create jobs and boost global GDP
• Practical approaches for businesses to mitigate envir...2024-06-2513 min
Inside ESGFrom The War Below to the Grid Above: Mining’s Impact on Green EnergyThe War Below by our guest Ernest Scheyder delves into the complexities of obtaining critical minerals needed for the green energy transition. Through Scheyder's investigative lens, the book travels the maze of obstacles faced by mining companies, highlighting how the extraction of minerals like lithium, nickel, and copper is often accompanied by technical, regulatory, environmental, and ethical challenges. Scheyder pushes us to consider the profound choices that lie ahead for ensuring a responsible energy transition.
Episode Highlights:
Regulatory Challenges: How the actions of U.S. government officials sometimes contradict each other, slowing the advancement of m...2024-05-2027 min
Inside ESGClearing the Air: Making Buildings into Carbon SinksCommercial buildings are the source of a surprising 38% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and a Finnish startup is deploying solutions to capture it around the world. Using direct air capture technology, Soletair Power’s devices for HVAC systems are turning buildings from major carbon sources into carbon sinks, which absorb more CO2 than they emit. In this episode, Soletair CEO Petri Laakso shows how commercial property owners and construction companies can reduce this carbon footprint, and offer their tenants both a pathway to net zero and a healthier working environment for their employees.
Episode 7 Hi...2024-04-0117 min
Inside ESGHalf-Year in Review: The Pattern RepeatsWelcome to a special recap episode of the Inside ESG podcast, where we reflect on the significant insights and discussions from our journey through the complex world of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues over the past six months.
Episode Highlights:
Introduction to the Gray Rhino: We explore how this metaphor for obvious yet overlooked dangers applies to the ESG landscape. Our discussion with Michele Wucker in Episode 1 sets the stage for the importance of proactive risk management across the ESG spectrum.
Nuclear Power and Critical Minerals in Central Asia: In Episode 2, we travel to Central...2024-02-2910 min
Inside ESGGreen Hydrogen Conquers the Toughest Decarbonization ChallengesInside ESG Podcast host Maureen Upton engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Matt McMonagle, CEO and Founder of NovoHydrogen, unveiling the role of green hydrogen in the decarbonized energy mix.
Main Points:
1. Hydrogen and Climate Perspective:
Matt discusses the critical importance of hydrogen in addressing climate issues, emphasizing the need to transition from fossil fuel-derived hydrogen to cleaner alternatives.
2. Understanding Clean Hydrogen Types:
The discussion unfolds to decipher the "hydrogen rainbow" and the distinctions between various hydrogen types - gray, blue, and green. Matt dives into the carbon intensity...2024-01-3120 min
Inside ESGSustainability Roadmap for EVs: ESG in Battery Supply ChainsHow do ESG factors influence the sustainability of electric vehicle (EV) batteries throughout the supply chain? In this episode, hear from Dr. Charlotte Selvey Miller, Head of Sustainability at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, as she delves into the world of EVs, batteries, and their interconnectedness with sustainability.
Explore how ESG reporting is shaping the landscape of battery supply chains and the broader EV industry. Charlotte unveils the crucial metrics defining environmental, social, and governance impacts within this dynamic sector. Discover how Benchmark's data-driven approach assesses companies across numerous metrics, shedding light on their net-zero plans, gender balance initiatives, a...2023-12-1218 min
Inside ESGWho will run the battery gigafactories?Tune in for this preview of our upcoming episode with Dr. Charlotte Selvey Miller, Sustainability Head at Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, as she mentions the gap between US and EU support for battery gigafactory development and trained workforce to staff them. Subscribe now so you don't miss out!
2023-11-1500 min
Inside ESGCharging Ahead: The Hidden Challenges of EV Battery SupplyIn this episode of Inside ESG, our host Maureen Upton is joined by Jessica Roberts, Head of Forecasting for Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Jessica shares insights into the intricate world of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, and you won't believe how many factors are at play.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover the critical components of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, including cathode and anode raw materials, battery chemicals, and more.
- Learn about the alarming shortages in these materials, which pose significant challenges to meeting the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs).
...2023-10-0121 min
Inside ESGNuclear Power, Net Zero and Cultural Identity: A View from Central AsiaBuckle up for an exclusive on-the-ground look at China's New Silk Road expansion in Kazakhstan from Zhanar Faizuldayeva, seasoned ESG consultant. Hear what she learned while auditing the historic IPO of the world's largest uranium producer Kazatomprom, and the hurdles the country will face in launching its nuclear power sector, which will be critical to meet net zero goals. Hear how Kazakhstan prepares to enter the global market for copper, increasingly seen as a critical mineral. Also, Zhanar tells how Russia's invasion of Ukraine rocked Central Asia's stability, with both positive and negative impacts:
How the flood...2023-09-1420 min
Inside ESGESG and the Gray RhinoThe focus on ESG is often through the lens of risk: its identification, mitigation, and management. Corporate board directors have begun using the term Gray Rhino - was the pandemic a Gray Rhino? How about the war in Ukraine? They're not talking about the pachyderm found in Africa and Asia, but rather the term coined by Michele Wucker, author of the international bestseller The Gray Rhino: How to Recognize and Act on the Obvious Dangers We Ignore. In this episode, Michele explains how sustainable development requires "Gray Rhino Wranglers", and her new work on the risk ecosystem.
2023-08-1626 min
On The RecordArcheology at Baltimore’s Historic Upton MansionAt 184 years old, Upton Mansion in West Baltimore is a rare example of the Greek Revival style.It’s about to be redeveloped--and to prepare, archeologists explored the site last spring, uncovering artifacts to piece together the lives of people who used to live there. University of Maryland anthropologist Adam Fracchia describes what it takes to preserve this history. Tammie Gillums, an Army veteran pursuing a second career in archeology, says the field school taught her why preparation is a priority. Links:Upton Mansion has deep roots in BaltimoreAn Archaeology of Baltimore - ch...2022-06-0124 min
On The RecordHelp for the crisis in Black maternal healthBlack women’s risk of dying from infections, high blood pressure, blood clots and other treatable conditions during and after pregnancy is more than twice the risk of white women.Dr. Latey Bradford of the University of Maryland’s Family Medicine Clinic says pregnant Black women also confront more health dangers that don’t kill them, but can leave lasting damage. Education and a good income are no protection.Bradford and Stacey Stephens of B’More for Healthy Babies name racism as the cause, and tell us why. Original air date: May 20, 2021. Links: The Bloom Collective events, Black Mamas...2022-04-1223 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Searcher: A Novel by Tana FrenchPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/428424to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Searcher: A Novel
Author: Tana French
Narrator: Roger Clark
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 14 hours 32 minutes
Release date: October 6, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.15 of Total 231
Ratings of Narrator: 4.46 of Total 59
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
Best Book of 2020 New York Times |NPR | New York Post 'This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet . . . Its own kind of masterpiece.' --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post 'A new Tana French is always cause for celebration . . . Read it once for the plot; read it again...2020-10-062h 32
RMN Behaving BadlyEpisode 16 - LIVE! with Darren McGarveyStuart and Ed are joined by award-winning author and rapper Darren McGarvey (aka Loki) to discuss his book "Poverty Safari" and the intersection of inequality, poverty and mental health in this dynamic and thought-provoking episode.
You can join in the debate about mental health nursing and social issues by following us on Twitter @RMNBBpodcast, @StueyMcKenzie and @EdFreshwater.
Darren is on Twitter @lokiscottishrap, his website is darrenmcgarvey.com his award-winning book Poverty Safari is available from Luath Press, and is also available on Audible.
Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, PocketCasts...2020-06-141h 33RMN Behaving BadlyEpisode 15 - LIVE! with Lee & MurdoStuart and Ed talk mental health, nursing and politics, and are joined for this free live show by acclaimed singer/songwriter Murdo Mitchell and Britain's Got Talent winner Lee Ridley, aka Lost Voice Guy.
Thank you for joining us for the third LIVE! show of RMN Behaving Badly, and extra special thanks to our amazing guests Lee Ridley aka Lost Voice Guy and Murdo Mitchell.
Keep on arguing and calling out the nonsense on Twitter @RMNBBpodcast, Stuart is @StueyMcKenzie and I'm @EdFreshwater, Lee is @LostVoiceGuy and Murdo is @MurdoMitchell.
If you need a g...2020-05-311h 29
Get Hooked On A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.[German] - Mimi Rutherfurt, Folge 33: Der letzte Versuch by Maureen ButcherPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/413473to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Mimi Rutherfurt, Folge 33: Der letzte Versuch
Author: Maureen Butcher
Narrator: Gisela Fritsch, Bernd Vollbrecht
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 0 hours 54 minutes
Release date: May 11, 2018
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
Kapitän Schulz, Inhaber der Mississippi-Darling, ist sich sicher, dass ihm irgendjemand nachspioniert. Erst wird seine Kajüte durchsucht, dann wird er niedergeschlagen und anschließend auch noch verdächtigt, selbst herumzuspionieren. Mimi Rutherfurt nimmt sich dem äußerst seltsamen Fall an und kommt schnell dahinter, dass auf der Mississippi-Darling viel mehr geschieht, als es zunächst den Anschein hat.2018-05-1154 min
Get Hooked On A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Doctor Who: Galaxy Four: 1st Doctor Novelisation by William EmmsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/330594to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Doctor Who: Galaxy Four: 1st Doctor Novelisation
Author: William Emms
Narrator: Maureen O'brien
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 4 hours 5 minutes
Release date: July 6, 2017
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 1 of Total 1
Genres: Science Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
Maureen O’Brien reads this exciting classic novelisation of a First Doctor TV adventure. Following a skirmish in deep space, two alien spacecraft have crash landed on a barren planet in Galaxy Four. The Drahvins are a race of beautiful females, led by the imperious Maaga. The Rills are hideous tusked monstrosities, accompanied by their robotic se...2017-07-064h 05
Find Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Literature, Literary FictionAmong the Ten Thousand Things: A Novel by Julia PierpontPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/234901to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Among the Ten Thousand Things: A Novel
Author: Julia Pierpont
Narrator: Hillary Huber
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 6 minutes
Release date: July 7, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.2 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 3.4 of Total 5
Genres: Literary Fiction
Publisher's Summary:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE AND THE HUFFINGTON POST • For fans of Jennifer Egan, Jonathan Franzen, Lorrie Moore, and Curtis Sittenfeld, Among the Ten Thousand Things is a dazzling first novel, a portrait of an American family on the cusp o...2015-07-079h 06
Get Hooked On A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Get Dirty by Gretchen McNeilPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/236101to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Get Dirty
Author: Gretchen McNeil
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 33 minutes
Release date: June 16, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Publisher's Summary:
Now streaming on Netflix and BBC iPlayer! The Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars in Gretchen McNeil's sharp and thrilling sequel to Get Even. Perfect for fans of E. Lockhart, Karen M. McManus, and Maureen Johnson. The members of Don't Get Mad aren't just mad anymore . . . they're afraid. And with Margot in a coma and Bree under house arrest, it's up to O...2015-06-168h 33
Get Hooked On A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.The Seven Streets of Liverpool by Maureen LeePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/296034to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Seven Streets of Liverpool
Author: Maureen Lee
Narrator: Emma Gregory
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 45 minutes
Release date: March 27, 2014
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Drama
Publisher's Summary:
Pearl Street, Liverpool, Christmas 1942. Despite the drama and tragedy of the War, the street's spirit and friendship in adversity binds them together. Since her husband was injured, Eileen has worried about the growing distance between them. Lena Newton longs for a baby but with her husband posted in the Navy, it's looking unlikely. And Kitty has hidden away since...2014-03-278h 45