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Change OracleFossil Fuels as the Cause of the Global PolycrisisIn this powerful episode, we dive into the fossil fuel industry's pivotal role in what experts now call the polycrisis—the interwoven collapse of our environmental, economic, and social systems. Featuring insights from the Post Carbon Institute’s Richard Heinberg and Asher Miller, and political economist Adam Hanieh, we explore how our addiction to oil, gas, and coal is not only fueling climate chaos but blocking meaningful change through disinformation and political influence. Discover why fossil fuels are at the heart of the global unravelling—and what it will take to break free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...2025-04-2321 min
Earthlings 2.0 Podcast#103: Navigating the Polycrisis with the Post Carbon Institute In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we chat with Richard Heinberg, Senior Fellow at the Post Carbon Institute, about the polycrisis—the convergence of environmental, social, and technological challenges shaping our world today. Richard explains how climate change, economic instability, inequality, and artificial intelligence are interconnected, making this moment in history uniquely complex. He discusses why technology alone cannot solve these crises and emphasizes the need for systemic shifts in behavior, governance, and economic structures. The conversation also explores the importance of community resilience, natural carbon sinks, and rethinking success beyond economic growth.Restoring our faith in...2025-04-0356 min
Sismique - Le monde change et on n'y comprend rien🇬🇧 Our infinite quest for power - RICHARD HEINBERG (VO)Rediffusion de l'épisode 75. Richard Heinberg est un des penseurs qui m’a le plus influencé ces derniers temps. Il fait partie de ces trop rares personnes qui parviennent à prendre de la hauteur pour remettre en perspectives plusieurs des grands enjeux actuels, parmi lesquels l’économie, l’énergie, l’écologie.Son dernier ouvrage, Power, m’a fasciné.En étudiant le pouvoir et la puissance, leur signification, leurs différents aspects, il parvient à capturer une des grandes dynamiques d’évolution de l’humanité et pose un diagnostic limpide et sans appel sur les enjeux actuels.On e...2025-01-231h 28
Sismique - Le monde change et on n'y comprend rien#VF | Notre quête de puissance sans fin - RICHARD HEINBERGÉpisode 75 dans sa version française. Richard Heinberg est un des penseurs qui m’a le plus influencé ces derniers temps. Il fait partie de ces trop rares personnes qui parviennent à prendre de la hauteur pour remettre en perspectives plusieurs des grands enjeux actuels, parmi lesquels l’économie, l’énergie, l’écologie.Son dernier ouvrage, Power, m’a fasciné.En étudiant le pouvoir et la puissance, leur signification, leurs différents aspects, il parvient à capturer une des grandes dynamiques d’évolution de l’humanité et pose un diagnostic limpide et sans appel sur les enjeux actuels....2025-01-231h 15
The RegenNarration Podcast205. Living Well As Society Transforms: With legendary writer Richard HeinbergRichard Heinberg is widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost advocates on the urgent need, and inviting prospects, of a transition away from fossil fuels. He’s the author of 14 books including some of the seminal works on our current energy and environmental crises. I remember reading The Party’s Over 20 years ago, and have followed Richard’s work right through to his most recent book (and excellent parallel podcast series), Power: Limits and Prospects for Human Survival – and what praise that one drew, from people like Bill McKibben, Joanna Macy, Wes Jackson, Maude Barlow, Peter Buffet, Dahr Jamai...2024-05-141h 05