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Climate ConversationsClimate News: Climate fuelled precipitation, rain bombs, rivers falling from the sky: Greens MP Sue HIgginsonGreens MP Sue Higginson (pictured) talks about rain-bombs, rivers falling from the sky during a discussion on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Radio National program, "Country Breakfast"."Australia’s renewable energy shift to be powered by gas";"‘I lost everything’: Swiss residents in shock after glacier debris buries village";"A prince, traditional owners and a ‘carbon bomb’: Inside Woodside’s extension plans";"The range of EVs is surging, but certain fears are holding back sales";"What role will gas play in Australia's energy transition?";"10 Steps to Resilience & Empowerment in a Chaotic...2025-06-021h 05
Climate ConversationsInterview: Carly Noble, a 'boots on the ground' person, wants your vote to snare a Seat in the Australian Senate at the next Federal ElectionCarly Noble (pictured) will represent the Australian Democrats at the next Federal Election and hopes your vote will help her secure a Seat in the Australian Senate as a representative for Victoria.Carly, a mother, farmer, educator, agitator, and advocate for any environmental improvement that will benefit people generally, particularly Victorians, believes that if people work together through a "boots on the ground" approach, great things can be achieved.As part of her campaign, Carly is visiting northern Victoria, and further to the east, on the weekend of April 5 and 6.On Saturday, April 5...2025-03-1329 min
Climate ConversationsClimate News: 'We need to give up so much, our shortcuts, our ways of living, our identities - we are out time!': Tim from MichiganMichigan's "Tim" who declares himself "troll" says: To completely replace fossil fuels with any other energy source, we'd have to ramp up mining, replace giant fleets of machines, and rebuild a massive amount of infrastructure, not to mention inevitable changes to how we live. Doing that will (A) burn a bunch of carbon in the short run, (B) create new waste problems in the long run, (C) take too much time, (D) be very expensive, (E) put us in greater danger of crossing other planetary boundaries, and (F) cause social backlash that threatens political institutions. And that's just in th...2024-12-2628 min
Financial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 12-18-24: Veteran Benefits with Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is veteran's benefits. Scott and Robert educate on the important benefits and services veterans and their families can access such as health care, disability and more. There's a special aid and attention benefit. How does it work? This and many benefit packages are unique and can prevent future health problems, improve your ability to function and enhance quality of life. Plus, are you ready to retire and have you saved enough for retirement?2024-12-1856 min
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank1199: The Hockey Coach’s Secrets to Explosive Business Growth with the “Bad Ass CEO” Michael McLeanRunning a small business can feel like being trapped in something you built with your own two hands. The chaos of juggling everything—operations, employees, finances—becomes overwhelming, and the "golden handcuffs" of success tie you to a life you can’t easily escape. It’s hard to step back when the business depends so much on you, even […]
The post 1199: The Hockey Coach’s Secrets to Explosive Business Growth with the “Bad Ass CEO” Michael McLean first appeared on Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank.2024-12-0738 minMarketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the World1199: The Hockey Coach’s Secrets to Explosive Business Growth with the “Bad Ass CEO” Michael McLeanRunning a small business can feel like being trapped in something you built with your own two hands. The chaos of juggling everything—operations, employees, finances—becomes overwhelming, and the "golden handcuffs" of success tie you to a life you can’t easily escape. It’s hard to step back when the business depends so much on you, even though it’s draining the energy you need to grow or enjoy life outside of work. It’s a tough spot, balancing the pride of what you’ve achieved with the weight it puts on your shoulders.
Michael McLean is a multi-milliona...2024-12-0738 min
Working HistoriansHistory Speaker Series with Will McLean Greeley and the Birdman of the SenateIn this episode, Will McLean Greeley discusses his recent book, a Connecticut Yankee Goes to Washington: Senator George P. McLean, Birdman of the Senate, a biography of politician George MacLean, a Gilded Age and Progressive Era reformer and conservationist whose best known accomplishment was the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Will Greeley holds degrees in political science and archive administration and worked in government and corporate market research before his recent retirement.
2024-10-031h 15Financial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 8-21-24: Annuities and Guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is anniuites and special guest Robert Brown. You may have heard of investment advisots or insurance advisors talk about annuities and diving into them can feel like a maze of options, fees and guarantees. You'll learn the good, the bad and the real ugly of annuities, offering insights on all options to ensure your investments align with unique needs. Plus, Robert Brown discusses veterans benefits which can help those disabled or injured while in uniform get financial compensation. 2024-08-2156 min
Climate ConversationsHelp! Sinking under opportunities; Dutton's nuclear proposal reignites climate warsA climate blog set up probably a decade ago was rather difficult as it was challenging to find relevant news stories, until shifting to podcasting about three years ago and now stories about climate change are everywhere - the landscape has changed dramatically.
Choosing what's relevant is now the challenge, deciding what to leave out, rather than put in is the dilemma.
In line with that, is the challenge of covering what's happening, so doing that with the hope of providing a reasonable and decent coverage of local and international events means I need help.2024-07-0226 minFinancial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 6-12-24: Annuities and Guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is annuities and guest Robert Brown. Annuities are very complex. You'll hear the key takeaways of annuities from how they work to annuities in retirement plans and pros and cons. There are solutions to consider when taking a specific annuity. Plus, Robert Brown discusses an important benefit some veterans could be missing, it could be difference in thousands of dollars in compensation.2024-06-1256 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: The powerful idea of Letitions is driven by the passion and commitment of Geelong's Robert PattersonLetitions are a variation of the commonly used and understood petitions but are immensely more powerful.
Geelong's Robert Patterson is the man behind letition.org and this powerful process is endorsed by some powerful people, including the Australian Captial Territory Senator, David Pocock.
Many in the Geelong community had embraced the idea of the letition as is illustrated in one of the city's newspapers.
The letition.org website says:
"Is it a system? Yes. Is it a tool? Yes. Is it available to all? Yes None of that’s...2024-05-2919 minFinancial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 5-22-24: Veteran Benefits with guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show veterans benefits with guest Robert Brown. You'll learn all the important benefits and services Veterans and their families can access such as health care, disability, education and more. Each medical benefits package is unique and can prevent future health problems, improve your ability to function and enhance quality of life. Plus, what are brics, how can it impact the US and affect one's financial future.2024-05-2256 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: 'We have to make some really, really big decisions and this is the generation that needs to do them' - Mark AllenMark Allen (pictured) is an environmental campaigner based in Albany, Western Australia, with a professional background in town planning sustainability. He is also the co-host of the "Post Growth Australia" podcast.
You can learn more about Mark, his ideas and broader philosophies, through his website, "Holistic Activism".
Mark also praised the book by permaculturist, David Holgren, "Retrosuburbia: The Downshifter's Guide to a Resilient Future".
He will expand on his ideas for a town-planning rebellion when he joins (via Zoom) Shepparton's Beneath the Wisteria on Saturday, March 23, at 11:00 am. More information about that event...2024-03-0135 minFinancial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 1-24-24: Annuities and Guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is annuities and guest Robert Brown. You'll hear the 4 types of annuities, how they all work and which ones are right for you. Everyone thinks all ll annuities bad, but the truth is they're not. Some can help you. Some can cause you to lose more money due to fees. Plus, special guest Robert Brown discusses service connective benefits for veterans and what qualifications can earn you money.2024-01-2456 minFinancial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 10-25-23: Legal and Taxes in Retirement and Guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity w-Scott McLean. Today's show is legal and taxes in retirement and guest Robert Brown. Why is it important to work with a financial advisor when getting ready for retirement? They can help you work through all the legal and taxes in retirement. Scott says why it's important to think of all possible taxes and legal issues that could affect your retirement and future. Guest Robert Brown discusses veteran's benefits and the importance of these benefits.2023-10-2556 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: 'The everywhere man' - Tony Gleeson works to help people better understand the climate crisis and take actionTony Gleeson (pictured) is part of a three-strong team that produces Geelong's weekly program, "The Sustainable Hour".
This busy fellow was a key player in the recent staging at the Melbourne Town Hall of "Stepping Up Together" - an event conceived of by Robert Patterson, who was eager to see grassroots organizations combine their resources, produce a unifying statement and take a joint stance on the worsening climate crisis.
Tony shared the master of ceremony duties at the September 9 forum with Bryony Edwards.
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Climate ConversationsStepping Up Together: Energy in the room delights grandfather and organizerRobert Patterson (pictured) dug deep into his own pocket to ensure the success of the September 9 "Stepping Up Together" forum at the Melbourne Town Hall driven by two things - first, the inaction of our decision makers (politicians) and the ever-growing concern he has for his grandchildren.
During our conversation, Robert mentioned climate action in Newcastle. This story will help people better understand what is happening at the New South Wales city - "Two climate activists cause havoc at ports in Newcastle and Melbourne in Blockade Australia's eighth demonstration this week".
Robert, and supporters from...2023-09-1319 min
Climate ConversationsClimate protests and conferences: Violet Coco is known Austrtalia-wide for her climate protests; Charlotte spoke at at Melbourne Conference about School Strike for ClimateViolet Coco and the 15-year-old schoolgirl, Charlotte (pictured), are obviously quite different people, but they are driven by the same concerns and passions.
Both, however, are desperately and urgently concerned about the state of the world's climate system, although they tackle the issue in slightly different ways - Violet through civil disobedience and Charlotte through School Stikes for Climate.
Charlotte also supports the "Make it 16" campaign.
Violet had been campaigning on the streets of Brisbane in August when she took time out to join those at The Green Institute conference, while Charlotte was...2023-09-1007 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Frustration and the unrelenting desire to see grass roots action prompts Melbourne climate meetingRobert Patterson is 74, a grandfather and yet has played a key role in pulling together a Melbourne Town Hall meeting for Saturday, September 9, which he hopes will prompt some grassroots climate action.
Mr Patterson has been deeply involved in the climate conversation for at least four years and with his group from Anakie, just north-west of Geelong, he helped set up the Letition idea.
Saturday's town hall meeting starts and one o'clock in the afternoon and will continue through to four - you can see the agenda and the fascinating array of powerful speakers on...2023-09-0417 minFinancial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 8-16-23: Legal and Taxes in Retirement and Guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity with Scott McLean! Today's show is legal and taxes in retirement and guest Robert Brown. Getting ready for retirement is a lot like a road trip. It requires planning. You want everything in place so the trip can be comfortable. There are unexpected events that occur. But, you need to plan for it. Scott tells you why it's i mportant to pay attention to the legal issues and avoiding the taxes that can affect your retirement. Plus, the importance of a will, trust and power of attorney.2023-08-1656 minFinancial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 7-8-23: Financial Check Up and Guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity with Scott McLean! Today's show is financial check up and guest robert brown. Scott discusses ways to be financially healthy. Should we focus solely on our earnings when we are thinking about our financial health for retirement or are there other factors? The cost is living and quality of life are different for every individual. How can we get financially sound and ready for retirement?2023-07-0856 minFinancial Insanity w-Scott McLeanFinancial Insanity 7-1-23: Financial Independence and Guest Robert BrownThis is Financial Insanity with Scott McLean! Today's show is financial independence and guest Robert Brown. July 4th is a celebration of our nation's independence and Scott is talking why independence is so important and why people want freedom. Plus, ways to walk towards your own financial independence in retirement.2023-07-0156 min
This Is LeadershipSeason 1 Finale - EP 21 - Robert McLean - Leadership lessons throughout a life-long leadership journeyIn this Season 1 final episode, I welcome my dad, Robert McLean, who has worked in leadership roles throughout his life. Robert shares some very interesting stories and lessons learned during his life-long leadership journey with us.2023-06-171h 00
Climate ConversationsClimate News: Climate shock for coffee drinkers; Corporations and the climate emergency at Geelong; A botanical detective story; Keeping race horses cool; Warming puts biggest lakes at perilA corporate lawyer, Robert Brinkley, will be in Geelong on Thursday evening talking about "Taming corporations to relieve the climate emergency". He has written a book with a similar theme - "Time to Change Corporations - Closing the Citizen Gap".
"Call on the Australian Government to adopt The Code for Corporate Citizenship";
"February 2023 was Earth’s 4th-warmest February on record";
"5 Priorities for Urban Climate Action in 2023 and Beyond";
"G7 leaders must fulfil their promise to stop funding fossil fuels";
"Warming and Drying Climate Puts Many of the World’s Bigg...2023-05-2325 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentThe Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times by Robert Mclean, Charles ConnPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675479to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times
Author: Robert Mclean, Charles Conn
Narrator: Liam Gerrard
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 14 minutes
Release date: May 16, 2023
Genres: Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Consistently effective strategic problem-solving has always been a challenging goal to achieve for leaders. And whether you operate in the business, nonprofit, or policy sector, you've undoubtedly noticed that the problems you face are becoming more complex, multifaceted, and difficult. In The Imperfectionists, a team of veteran executives and strategists deliver an original and compelling examination of what sets exceptional...2023-05-165h 14
Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentThe Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times by Robert Mclean, Charles ConnPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675479 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times Author: Robert Mclean, Charles Conn Narrator: Liam Gerrard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 14 minutes Release date: May 16, 2023 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: Consistently effective strategic problem-solving has always been a challenging goal to achieve for leaders. And whether you operate in the business, nonprofit, or policy sector, you've undoubtedly noticed that the problems you face are becoming more complex, multifaceted, and difficult. In The Imperfectionists, a team of veteran executives and strategists deliver an original and compelling examination of what sets...2023-05-1630 min
Please Leave a MessageGuest Hosts Robert Norton & Brian TaylorEpisode 45 (Season 5 Episode 1)Hosted by Richard B McLean, Robert Norton, & Brian TaylorWe Discuss How we got into reading and creating comic booksAmong other thingsSee our pictures on InstagramFeatured Media This Week:Robert's YouTube about Comics (relevant episodes)Teenage Mutant Ninja TurtlesHigh School ArtworkDeath of SupermanSpawn #10Marvel vs DCOur Main Theme is By Sam DavisHave a question or comment that you’d like played on the air?Please Leave a Message at (440)-SKETCH2 [(440) 753-8242] or email us at...2023-04-261h 50
Work in Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights PodcastRobert McLean AM: How Problem-solving Contributes to Personal Productivity | Work in Progress #20Welcome to Work In Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast! In this episode, we will delve into the heart of one of the most critical skills for success, problem-solving.
Problem-solving isn't just about putting out fires or dealing with issues as they arise. It's also about being able to anticipate potential problems, devise plans, and prepare ourselves to tackle any challenges that may come our way. And to help us unravel the intricacies of problem-solving. For today’s episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Robert McLean.
Robert is an author, private equity in...2023-03-311h 24Work in Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights PodcastRobert McLean AM: How Problem-solving Contributes to Personal Productivity | Work in Progress #20Welcome to Work In Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast! In this episode, we will delve into the heart of one of the most critical skills for success, problem-solving.
Problem-solving isn't just about putting out fires or dealing with issues as they arise. It's also about being able to anticipate potential problems, devise plans, and prepare ourselves to tackle any challenges that may come our way. And to help us unravel the intricacies of problem-solving. For today’s episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Robert McLean.
Robert is an author, private equity in...2023-03-311h 24Climate ConversationsClimate News: Global heating engulfs the world and staying abreast of events is near hopeless; UN climate summits need to evolve; Shell/BP profits soarStaying abreast of global heating events, physically and virtually, is difficult, in fact, it is hopeless, but here at Climate Conversations we continue to try.
"Circuses have evolved and so must UN climate summits";
"China warns of more floods and heatwaves in 2023";
"BP profits double to record £23bn after spike in oil and gas prices";
"Shell’s Profit Soared to $42 Billion Last Year";
"Companies recognising need for climate transition plans but are not moving fast enough, says CDP";
"US suffered 18 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2022";
...2023-02-1210 min
Climate ConversationsClimate News: U.S. mega drought; Cannon-Brookes gains ground; U.K. PM's behaviour prompts questions on climate legitimacyMike Cannon-Brookes (pictured) has been pushing to restructure AGL and Nick Toscano tells us: "Billionaire Cannon-Brookes gains ground in bid to revamp AGL board".
And from ABC News we hear: "European Union bans sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2035 to boost electric vehicle uptake".
From The Mirror it's: "Rishi Sunak accepted cash from fossil fuel investors in campaign to become PM".
The Daily Mail says: "Rishi's first U-turn? No10 now admits Sunak COULD attend Cop-27 climate summit in Egypt (having previously said he was 'too busy') as PM makes 'substantial progress' on Au...2022-11-0108 minThis Is LeadershipEP3 - Robert Breyer - Leadership development, providing opportunities to grow, and Taking the LeapIn this episode, I connect with Robert Breyer, author and elementary School Principal at Anderson Creek Primary School within Harnett County Schools. We talk about the importance of providing others opportunities to grow and leadership development at all levels in a school system. Robert and I also discuss his book Taking the Leap: A Field Guide for Aspiring School Leaders.2022-09-3048 min
Climate ConversationsThe Conversation: Understanding the perils of net-zeroA trio of authors, James Dyke, Robert Watson and Wolfgang Knorr, wrote an award-winning piece for The Conversation that was headed; "Climate scientists: concept of net-zero is a dangerous trap".
Renowned climate activist, Greta Thunberg, heaped praise on the acticle saying it was one of the most important texts she had ever read on the climate and ecological crisis.
You can listen to the article and read it as well.
Enjoy 'Music for a Warming World".2022-08-1827 min
Climate ConversationsVale Phillip Sutton: I'll miss the comforting voice and the world will miss his sweeping knowledgePhillip Sutton (pictured) was one of Australia's busiest climate activists, but sadly he died in mid-June, robbing Australia, and the World, of one of its clearest and most far-reaching thinkers, when it came to understanding how we, that's the world community, could navigate a problem that going to test our resilience, tenacity, endurance, resourcefulness and within all those things, our ability to collaborate.
Phillip played a key role in seeing the worldwide take-up of the climate emergency idea, working closely with Adrian Whitehead to see Melbourne's Darebin City Council become the first jurisdiction in the world to d...2022-06-1926 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Dr Haydn Washington talks ecological ethics; Robert Kennedy's decades old message still relevant today; Need for indigenous knowledgeDr Haydn Washington (pictured) was one of the speakers at yesterday's (Saturday, April 23) digital workshop staged by the Australian Centre for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE).
The late Robert Kennedy understood the need for a steady-state economy and was assassinated soon after introducing the idea to the people of America.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Confronting human supremacy in defence of the Earth";
"High diesel prices fuelling rural properties' move to solar";
"Climate change adaptation requires Indigenous knowledge";
"Google Doodle marks Earth Day with sobering images of climate crisis";
"Colonialism: why leading climate scientists have...2022-04-2427 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Svitlana endures bombs and war to tell the story of climate changeUkrainian climate scientist Svitlana Krakovska (pictured) outlines how climate change relates to Russia's invasion of Ukraine - "Ukrainian climate scientist says Russia's invasion is a 'fossil fuel war'".
NASA climate scientist Bill Putman helps us understand "A Year in the Life of Earth's CO2".
The small Pacific Island nation of Tuvalu "went to" Glasgow to present its case and what they did is quite moving - "'We are sinking': Tuvalu minister gives Cop26 speech standing in water to highlight sea level rise".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Traditional Indigenous burning protecting last-known koalas on NSW far south coast";
"...2022-04-1909 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: James Hansen, The New Yorker; More takes from Hot TakesJames Hansen (artist's impression) took a day off work in 2009 to join a protest - "The Climate Expert Who Delivered News No One Wanted to Hear".
More takes from Hot Takes - "April 20 Is #FUBPday".
I promised a story from The New Yorker by Bill McKibben, but now, it seems, I'm locked out but you might have more success and so here is the link.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"You ain't sneezed nothing yet";
"Southern Africa storms fuelled by climate change - study";
"India: Workers face health risks in world’s ‘most polluted’ city";
"The Earth Is Facing...2022-04-1806 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Hanabeth Luke, an independent candidate for the Federal Seat of Page, wants real action on climate changeHanabeth Luke (pictured) teaches at the Lismore campus of the Southern Cross University and is campaigning as an independent candidate for the Federal Electorate of Page.
Heroics at the 2002 Bali Bombing saw her labelled as the "Angel of Bali" and a humble Hanabeth said the traits she won praise for were repeatedly on exhibit during the recent floods in northern New South Wales - she believes people are intrinsically imbued with the traits for which she was honoured.
Along with integrity, and a host of other critical human values, Hanabeth wants to be a part of a national government that...2022-04-1828 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: "Does it feel like a fight", WOMADelaide panel sees the answer in "heart""A three-strong panel at the recent WOMADelaide festival considered the question of whether or not the climate crisis felt like a fight and agreed that the answer was to be found in "heart",
You can hear the whole panel discussion here: "Climate Fighting Farming. The Planet Talks - WOMADelaide 2022".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Democratic county executive candidates debate housing, climate, transit";
"Politicians call for $500bn a year to avert climate disaster";
"Coalition’s $220m pledge for native forestry ‘bad news’ for threatened species, conservationists say";
"Scientist Emma Smart on hunger strike after being refused bail";
"Bristol community secure...2022-04-1707 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: 'A gullible fool and a pusher of lies', you decideA nameless correspondent has called me a "gullible fool and a pusher of lies" - you decide.
He/she writes: "You are in need of a proper education! Going to only biased conferences, run by corrupt institutions, does not make you an expert, it make (sic) you a gullible fool and a pusher of lies".
Meanwhile, Yale Climate Connection tells us "A switch to clean energy rapidly improves community health".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Canada in deepwater: behind the Trudeau government’s approval of the Bay du Nord offshore oil development";
"This election, the Ontario NDP’s clim...2022-04-1606 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Michael Slezak discusses threat to Great Barrier Reef; Matt Bevan takes us back as we listen to someone who undertstood the climate crisis four decades ago and, even then, had likely solutionsThe ABC's national environment reporter, Michael Slezak, ponders whether or not a billion-dollar funding boost will save Australia's Great Barrier Reef - in the story "Can $1 billion save the Great Barrier Reef?".
And in the final episode of an eight-part series, Matt Bevan takes us back four decades to hear about the climate crisis - "The 49-year-old energy prophecy that is finally coming true".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Fracking near public water is bad for infant health";
"Europe starts drafting a ban on Russian oil imports.";
"Incredibly, current climate pledges could keep heating below 2C – but our wo...2022-04-1506 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Mark Beeson appears on the Un-Diplomatic Podcast and tells us why he cares about the climate crisis; Climate 200 donor party starts with a few words from Simon Holmes à CourtRetired Professor Mark Beeson appears on the 'Un-Diplomatic Podcast' to talk about this latest book, "Environmental Anarchy: security in the 21st Century".
And Climate 200 crowd is celebrating having had 10 000 donors to its cause of seeing independent candidates elected in the May 21 Federal Election.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Australia’s climate failures could double spiralling debt costs, government modelling shows";
"Australia’s new gas projects to struggle financially after 2030 if 1.5C climate goal met, report says";
"Andrew Forrest to consider investing in coal-fired power stations in West Virginia";
"Koala IVF could save endangered species";
"Electric buses to be roll...2022-04-1408 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Bardee co-founder and CEO, Phoebe Gardner, talks about a climate champion, the Black Soldier FlyPhoebe Gardner (pictured), co-founder and CEO of Bardee, is so excited about her young company, that her positivity is almost palpably and, most certainly, infectious.
The Melbourne-based Bardee is built around, or upon, the wonders of what could be one of our climate heroes, the Black Soldier Fly.
Listen to Phoebe talk and you'll get a sense of just how important this small insect is with regard combating the climate crisis.
Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations2022-04-1327 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Climate Council founder and CEO, Amanda McKenzie, introduces a fascinsating and informative webinarAmanda McKenzie (pictured) was the driving force behind the creation of Australia's Climate Council and was the host of a recent webinar featuring inventor, author, entrepreneur and scientist, Saul Griffith, and Climate Councillor, Dr Madeline Taylor, who is an expert on climate policy, gas and energy.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"The insect crisis: where did all the bugs go?";
"Protestors Arrested at Coal Waste Plant Affiliated With Manchin's Family";
"Civil unrest due to rising energy bills ‘isn’t far away’, says Martin Lewis";
"Climate activists ‘disrupt supplies from three oil terminals in England’";
"The three Fs: why UK farmers...2022-04-1307 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Ricki-Lee Tyrell from One Nation - 'What you see is what you get"Ricky-Lee Tyrell (pictured) said, upon hearing the name of this podcast, that we probably wouldn't have much to talk about as One Nation believes those who support the idea of climate change are desperately deluded.
I quickly convinced her that whatever her views, the Climate Conversations audience needed to hear from her and so make its own judgement.
The Invergordon dairy farmer, Invergordon is only about 20 kilometres northeast of Shepparton, searched for a party based on views and philosophies with which she was comfortable and One Nation had policies that she could easily support.
Ricky-Lee was face the voters when...2022-04-1211 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Tesla 'champion' says rising fuel prices have sharpened interest in electric carTrish Randles (pictured with her prized Tesla) is an enthusiast of the Tesla electric car and we met when she had her personal car on display at the recent Bendigo Sustainability Festival.
This was the second year Trish and her husband had shown their car at the festival and Trish says the questions and interest had changed dramatically.
She said that a year ago the car was simply a novelty, but now, because of the sharp rise in the cost of fossil fuels, many of the questions were of a more practical nature with many people trying to figure out...2022-04-1221 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: 'The disinformation nation' - Rigged; Day one of the Federal election campaign and already I'm exhaustedThe U.S. podcast "Rigged" tells us about the disinformation that nation is living with, and through.
It's just day one of the Australian federal election campaign and already I'm exhausted - the election has been set for Saturday, May 21.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Michelle Grattan: An election fought on the political low ground";
"Wood and Gassco partner with European energy supplies";
"Nuclear and renewables to spearhead UK energy security";
"India joint venture aims to produce green hydrogen at scale";
"Lhyfe and wpd Offshore plan 600MW green hydrogen site";
"Acting on climate" - David Pocock;
"In an...2022-04-1104 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: 'Drilled' discusses IPCC report; Naomi Klein - 'To change everything, we need everyone'; Planetary health equates with mental healthSpend a few minutes and have a listen to the Drilled podcast - "More on the IPCC Report: Economics, Conflicts of Interest, Media Manipulation & More".
Our troubled world, troubles podcast listeners less - "Podcast listeners likely to be more curious and less neurotic – study".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Column: The only thing we should be talking about is the climate crisis";
"‘Market failure’: Climate crisis to drive insurance reckoning as premiums soar";
"Plan to ban dark roofs abandoned as NSW government walks back sustainability measures";
"Land swaps, relocations or rebuilds: Lismore community grapples with its future";
"Peatland permaf...2022-04-1004 min
Climate ConversationsWebinar: It's World Health Day and planetary health equates with human mental healthDr Grant Blaski (pictured) was the moderator for a webinar especially set up to acknowledge World Health Day.
The Melbourne-based doctor is associated with both the University of Melbourne and Monash University, with event being set up with the cooperation of the latter and with support from Beyond Blue.
Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations2022-04-0958 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: 'The Good You Can Do"; a BHP wind farm for WA; A podcast about the Paris climate goalsThe podcast "The Good You Can Do" is worth a listen: "What is the best way to take action on climate change?".
And the Canary Media podcast, Political Climate asks the question: "Are the Paris climate goals still within reach?".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"‘It’s happening now’: how rising sea levels are causing a US migration crisis";
"I was targeted by Murdoch-owned media for supporting independent candidates and their climate agendas";
"Climate change is our greatest health challenge – we must act to protect future generations";
"Wars, floods and pestilence: These horrors do have an economic upside";
"Governmen...2022-04-0908 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Aphasia; The climate crisis; Bruce Willis; Cabbage Tree Island; record rainsBruce Willis (pictured) is well known to moviegoers and will retire from acting because of aphasia - the troubles he experiences are well known to the host of Climate Conversations, Robert McLean.
Learn more about aphasia from the National Aphasia Association's story - "Understanding Bruce Willis’s Aphasia Announcement".
Hear about the devastation caused by New South Wales floods at Cabbage Tree island in an RN Breakfast interview by Patricia Karvelas - "NSW Floods devastate Cabbage Tree Island".
Listen/watch the YouTube clip "We WILL Fix Climate Change!".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Alarm that IPCC WGIII report on c...2022-04-0705 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Victorian farmers successfully object to wind farmTwo Victorian farmers have successfully objected to a wind farm and their court case was discussed today on the Law Report during the story "Cheng Lei awaits China trial verdict, and Vic court rules on wind farm noise".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"UN offers new solutions to limit global warming";
"Residents between NSW central and south coasts urged to brace for more rain with over 300mm possible";
"A community battery 'like a corner store': Is this the future of home energy storage?";
"Stopping Climate Change Is Doable, but Time Is Short, U.N. Panel Warns";
"5 Takeaways From...2022-04-0602 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: A farmer's warning and then the scientific realityProfessor Frank Jotzo (pictured), from the "Australia National University's Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions", of which he is the Director of Energy, was interviewed this morning on ABC's RN Breakfast by the host Patricia Karvelas in a session entitled: "Climate scientists say it's "now or never".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"'A file of shame': UN chief takes aim as damning new climate report urges phase-out of coal and oil";
"'It’s undemocratic': NSW anti-protest laws spark a civil society backlash";
"How Officeworks is integrating sustainability into all its decision-making";
"Building a Climate Resilient Community Sector Co...2022-04-0504 min
Climate ConversationsMental health: RUOK? is a group we all need to support and be a part of if we are to successfully navigate the climate crisisRUOK? will play a vital role in helping us navigate the emotional perils of the climate crisis.
It was Victoria's turn to receive a visit from the Sydney-based RUOK support team and so it was a delight to see the group represented at the recent three-day Seymour Alternative Farming Expo.
Other Quick Climate Links for this episode from Climate Conversations are:
"Online toolkit helps Muslims incorporate climate action into Ramadan";
"A small and unpretentious fish is sending a warning message";
"New York is on the brink of historic climate action. One man stands in the way.";
"Lismore residents’ flood response wa...2022-04-0405 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: 'The Lost Years' - the Climate Council considers the cost of climate inactionAustralia's Climate Council laments the lost years with its latest report: "The Lost Years: Counting the costs of climate inaction in Australia".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"The rot began with John Howard";
"Deadly ‘Smoke Waves’ From Wildfires Set to Soar";
"Complex Models Now Gauge the Impact of Climate Change on Global Food Production. The Results Are ‘Alarming’";
"Indigenous Land Rights Are Critical to Realizing Goals of the Paris Climate Accord, a New Study Finds";
"Warming Trends: How Urban Parks Make Every Day Feel Like Christmas, Plus Fire-Proof Ceramic Homes and a Thriller Set in Fracking Country";
"Germany’s New Gove...2022-04-0406 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Trying to make sense of the 'plastic man' while volunteering for Farmers for Climate ActionFarmers for Climate Action is an organization mostly celebrated and applauded, but every so often someone comes along with some bizarre reasoning that obviously provides them with some emotional comfort, allowing themselves to be emotionally distracted from the impending difficulties, while attributing troubles the world faces to some other "thing", in the most recent case, plastic.
The 'plastic man' visited a stand at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo held over three days, April 1, 2 and 3.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"The Off-Grid Power System Specialists";
"Centre for Climate Science and Engineering";
"Solid aerosols in Arctic may change clouds and...2022-04-0302 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Rob Peterson seeks your vote for the Federal Seat of NIchollsRetired doctor, Rob Peterson (pictured), was at the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo talking with people, handing out hats, giving away T-shirts and encouraging people to vote for him and so endorse him at the next Federal Election as the Member for NIcholls.
Rob is aligned with the Australia United Party, a party he believes clearly understands the values that resonate with, and are important to Australians.
The Nicholls candidate can be contacted via phone at 0407 328 358 or by email at nicholls@unitedaustraliaparty.org.au.
Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations2022-04-0314 min
ThePrime PodNick Cotton: Leaving KyivNick Cotton had lived in Kyiv for more than 20 years by the time Russia invaded Ukraine at the end of February. This is the story of how the head of Cushman & Wakefield Ukraine found himself fleeing an advancing army -- what led up to it, how he made the painful decision to leave, and the exhausting trip itself.2022-03-3123 min
Climate ConversationsWebinar/Quick Climate Links: Considering the urgency of climate change; The massive cost of climate-induced events;Twiggy Forrest talks more about hydrogenKate Orff (pictured) is the Faculty Director of the Centre for Resilient Cities and Landscapes at Columbia University in the U.S. and with the Lamont Research Professor at the Lamont Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University, Marco Tedesco was on a webinar today (March 31) hosted by the Director of Columbia University's Earth Institute, Professor Alex N. Halliday.
The Independent for Warringah, Zali Steggall, was on RN Breakfast today talking with host, Patricia Karvelas - "Zali Steggall: Flood-crisis Australia's most expensive natural disaster".
Patricia Karvelas also talked with mining billionaire, Twiggy Forrest - "Andrew Forrest signs new hydrogen deal".
Other...2022-03-3150 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Rob Priestly, independent for NIcholls; Quick Climate Links: Floods again strike northern New South WalesClimate Conversations today engaged with an independent candidate for the Federal Seat of Nicholls, Rob Priestly (pictured).
From the "full bottle" of facts to speculation about what we should be doing, when we should be doing it and how we should be doing it - the subtle but noticeable change among our scientists.
Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Wilsons River at Lismore expected to peak at 12m, search for missing Nowra woman continues";
"Climate spending cut as Frydenberg delivers empty budget for clean energy and EVs";
"Australia gets a fail-grade for climate action, falls behind G20 peers";
"Mounting opposition...2022-03-3011 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Boris's dad, Stanley storms into Australia heaping climate praise on the LNP GovernmentStanley Johnson (pictured), the father of British PM, Boris, visits Australia heaping climate praise on Australia's wonderfully progressive LNP Government and was interviewed on ABC's RN Breakfast by Patricia Karvelas - "Stanley Johnson on climate, Brexit and Russia".
Other Quick Climate Links today are:
"Biolinks Alliance";
"Bendigo Sustainability Festival";
"Feds to pledge $1 billion for faster rail from Sydney to Newcastle";
"Budget to include $3.3 billion for Vic road and rail networks";
"Never mind the economy - the election outlook counts more";
"Property worth $25b at risk from coastal erosion";
"Whistleblower’s ‘fraud’ claim threatens integrity of $4.5 billion carbon offset scheme";
"Government ‘must gua...2022-03-2904 min
Climate ConversationsFestival/Interviews: Bendigo Sustainability Festival - a much needed event at a wonderful siteClimate Conversations was just one of the many exhibitors at the Sunday, March 26, Bendigo Sustainability Festival organized by the Bendigo Sustainability Group.
The festival was held at the city's Gardens for the Future, which is a part of the Bendigo Botanic Gardens.
Eight people volunteered to be interviewed for this episode, including one of those who operate "Sweenies Creek Farm".
President of the Bendigo Sustainability Group, Colin Lambie, said the festival had more than 60 stalls/exhibitions and about 1500 people enjoyed what was generally said to be a "much needed" event on what was a beautiful Autumn day at a spectacular...2022-03-291h 12
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Talking about the heat island effect with Sweltering Cities; Off to Bendigo for the annual Sustainability Festival.Elyse Cunningham was scheduled to be my guest on Climate Conversations to talk about "Sweltering Cities", but I messed up the arrangements and so was forced to resort to creating something based on what I found on the group's website.
The group has a meeting tomorrow at 2:00 pm in Wyndham Park, Werribee, to talk about heat island developments in the west of Melbourne.
Also, tomorrow, March 27, Climate Conversations will be at the "Bendigo Sustainability Festival" in the Gardens for the Future at White Hills.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Safe Ground - reducing the impacts for war";
"Public...2022-03-2603 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: We'll need creativity, music and more, much more gentle humanity to endure the quickly unfolding climate crisisThe Durgas (pictured is the group's latest album) gives us the tools to endure the quickly unfolding climate crisis.
Also helping humanity survive and thrive are the World Citizen Artists, who are raising global awareness through creativity.
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"This urban farm is creating jobs for young Australians and refugees";
"Activists slam new anti-protest laws as ‘knee-jerk’ after three days of protests";
"Hundreds of students protest at PM's house";
"Eden scoped for $10 billion floating offshore windfarm";
"Microplastics found in human blood for first time";
"Five walks to save the world – how ‘psychogeography’ can help you confront t...2022-03-2510 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Whose job is it to repair the troubles we have caused?; Retired admiral points to the challenges that await usThis picture of Dr James Goldie has him with multi-coloured hair, but it always seems to be changing and I even saw one picture of him with green hair.
Dr Goldie is from Monash University's Climate Change Communication Research Hub.
The Australia Institute has many fascinating webinars and an equal number of fascinating guests and the latest, from Wednesday, March 23, was Chris Barrie: "A Climate for Leadership: how Australia should respond to increasing disasters".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"We need to talk about these floods | with Sue Higginson";
"SEC Proposes Landmark Rule Requiring Companies to Tell Investors...2022-03-2402 min
Climate ConversationsInterview: Seymour Alternative Farming Expo; Farmers for Climate Action; climate roadshowJamie Gilbert is the key player behind the Seymour Alternative Farming Expo but immediately points out that he is just one of a committed and enthusiastic small team that makes the annual event a reality.
But it is more than Jamie and his small team, as working equally diligently to ensure the success of the expo are more than 30 community organizations from in and around Seymour.
Seymour's Kings Park will be packed with exhibitors for the three-day event, opening on April 1, and among them will be Farmers for Climate Action which will help farmers better understand the complexities and challenges o...2022-03-2426 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Wecome to the 'chattering classes', a group made up of rather exclusive peopleUN Secretary-General, Antonio Gutteres (pictured) has been described by Australia's Communications Minister, Paul Fletcher, as being of the "chattering classes" and you can read about that in The Guardian story: "‘Chattering classes’: Australian government dismisses UN secretary general’s climate criticism".
And the World Wildlife Fund wants us all to become a part of its "Earth Hour".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Climate crisis is greatest threat to Australia’s future and security, former defence leaders warn";
"The federal government is pouring millions more into gas projects. Does this fit with its net-zero" ambitions?";
"Federal funds of $5.4 billion for Qld d...2022-03-2305 min
Climate ConversationsWebinar: 'Climate change is a transformative moment in human experience' - George MarshallGeorge Marshall is one of the world's clearest thinkers in the climate change conversation and just yesterday (Tuesday, March 23) he was the special guest on a webinar organized by the Melbourne-based "Psychology for a Safe Climate".
George is the founding director of Britain's "Climate Outreach" and is presently in Australia adding to research for a new book with the working title of "What happens next?".
He was last in Australia in 2015 when he spoke at the annual "National Sustainable Living Festival" and while there was able to find a free evening to visit Shepparton in northern Victoria to speak at...2022-03-2337 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: This is not about pedagogy, rather encouraging you to think critically and make your own decisionsYale Climate Connections has recognised the fact that children are, in a sense, excluded from the climate conversation and so have recommended a book - "New children’s book explains systemic nature of climate change".
Quick Climate Links is not about pedagogy, rather it's about helping you better understand the climate crisis and subsequently be in a stronger position to make your own choices and decisions.
A Melbourne Age story by NIck Toscano - "ExxonMobil fires warning over Victoria’s plan to turn off gas" - needs to be read with a critical mind and looked at through a doubting and...2022-03-2204 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Georgia Steele is unhappy about the 'climate vandals' running Australia and so seeks a role in Hughes as an independentGeorgia Steele (pictured) is unhappy about the 'climate vandals' running Australia and so has decided to contest the Seat of Hughes as an independent in the forthcoming Federal Election.
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is about to have its health assessed by a delegation from the United Nations and you can hear an advisor to the Australian Marine Conservation Society, Imogen Zethoven, talking about this critical event with RN Breakfast host, Patricia Karvelas, at "UN delegation to assess health of Great Barrier Reef amid bleaching".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Political fight develops over delayed aid for flood-hit towns";
"...2022-03-2105 min
Climate ConversationsEvent: 'Bill' on climate change: "People are going to have to start hurting before they take it seriouslyThe small town of Tatura, just 18 kilometres west of Shepparton, got together today to "Re-boot your Mojo".
The event was led by the town's Comunity House and saw involvement from a host of local organizations, among them Zero Cabon Tatura; Tatura Transition Towns; the local; the town's "Irrigation and War Museum"; "GV Health": the Tatura station of Ambulance Victoria; Climate Conversations went along and was able to have short chats with two fellows.
Tatura's Mojo was successfully rebooted.
Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations2022-03-1915 min
Climate ConversationsWebinar: Professor Kirsten Zickfeld helps us better understand what net-zero emissions really meansProfessor Kirsten Zickfeld (pictured) takes us through and explains what net-zero really means, making the complexities and simplicities of this aspect of climate science understandable, even for the layperson.
Professor Zickfeld, who is from Simon Fraser University was speaking at the latest webinar in a series organised by the University of Toronto.
Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations2022-03-1846 min
Climate ConversationsComment: Barnaby Joyce completely misunderstands the reality that is climate changeBarnaby Joyce (pictured) has no grasp whatsoever of climate change and what it means for Australians and other people around the world.
Today (March 17) Cloe Read reported about an appearance by Australia's Deputy Prime Minister at the Rural Press Club in the story: "‘Those carrying coffins in Ukraine are not focused on climate change’".
Enjoy "Music for a Warming World"
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations2022-03-1703 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: 'We have to get rid of Russian fossil fuels as soon as possible' - Finish PM Marin SannaFinland's PM Marin Sanna (pictured) wants to see her country rid itself of Russian fossil fuels "just as soon as possible".
The Ford Motor Company is one of the world's largest car manufacturers and until now had controlled a large share of the market with its fossil fuel-powered internal combustion engines, but now has shifted its gaze and intent to consider electric cars.
In what is a major change, "Ford plans seven electric models in Europe by 2024".
Other Quick Climate Links for today are:
"Latest NASA GIF Showing Change in Earth's Temperature Shocks Internet";
"Bechtel turns to US veterans to...2022-03-1704 min
Climate ConversationsWebinar: 'Unprecedented, it's the weather and we need to get used to it' - Greg MullinsJane Caro (pictured), a Walkley winning Australian columnist, author, broadcaster, documentary maker, feminist and social commentator, is representing the Reason Party as she seeks to win a Senate seat in the forthcoming Federal Election.
And just this week she held a second webinar with her Senate running partner, Hannah Maher, for which the special guest was Australian Climate Council member and retired New South Wales Commissioner of Fire and Rescue, Greg Mullins.
Enjoy "Music for a Warming World".
Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/climateconversations2022-03-1735 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: Anjali Sharma is both angry and devastated feeling she has lost her right to a safe futureAnjali Sharma (pictured) was among a group of young people who had felt success, but then have it turn to tragedy when a court case considered their future safety from climate change fell from being in their favour to be reversed, allowing Australia's Environment Minister, Sussan Ley, to again progress fossil fuel projects without consideration of Australia's young people.
An outraged, and obviously unhappy Anjali penned a story in The Melbourne Age: "Losing this court case feels like we’ve lost our chance for a safe future".
Listen to The Guardians 'The Full Story' in which you will hear about "Th...2022-03-1608 min
Climate ConversationsQuick Climate Links: The poem, 'My Country' misused and abused by climate deniersIt was nearly 115 years ago that Dorothea Mackellar wrote lovingly about Australia from her home, at the time in Great Britain, using a stunning array of metaphors in 'My Country' to give her words life and today, put those words, unintentionally, into the mouths of our climate deniers.
The Mayor Lismore, Steve Krieg (pictured), talked about the troubles facing his city, and the people who live there with Patricia Karvelas on RN Breakfast - "Lismore mayor: 'You'd almost just wish for a bit more humanity from our Federal Government'".
Climate change and public health were discussed on the 'Health Report...2022-03-1506 min
ThePrime PodClare Sheils (CBRE): Valuations and the Changed WorkplaceThis was a genuine conversation with Clare Sheils, MD of CBRE's Prague office. And we were in one of the few available meetings rooms in the company's office on Nam. Republiky, not in some sound-proof studio. This will always be my default for ThePrime Pod, as I'm very much in favor of meeting people where they work. But it means you can hear the occasional phone going off, or doors closing across the hallway.The important thing, however, was the quality of the conversation. Sheils spoke candidly and insightfully about her experience of guiding the company through...2022-02-2215 min
ThePrime PodPavel Sovicka (Panattoni): Solar Starts & RecyclingDeep sustainable know-how is now a competitive advantage for developers, says Pavel Sovicka of Panattoni, on the debut episode of ThePrime Pod. Sovicka says his tenants have become masters of low-energy production. But they now demand the same level of sophistication from the buildings they occupy. It’s a fascinating look behind the headlines at Panattoni’s plans to implement solar energy solutions and materials recycling when working on brownfield sites.ThePrime Pod is driven by ThePrime.cz website, which focuses on real estate, urban planning, sustainability and proptech in Central Europe. 2022-01-1211 minThePrime PodThePrime Pod Pilot!!It's finally here!I've been promising to launch ThePrime Pod for a few months now, so I've finally taken the plunge and gotten things set up. Subscribe to make sure you're up to date with the only podcast to delve deep into the Czech & Slovak real estate sectors, the growing proptech industry and local urban planning. I'll be covering the wider CEE markets as well to provide context on what's going on here, but also with a view to domestic investors heading abroad in search of assets.. 2021-12-2701 min
Maker Mark | Here MediaAudio Journalism for the Climate Crisis | Robert McLean of Climate ConversationsPodcasts are usually about the hosts. Not always, but most of the time a podcaster will intersperse their questions with anecdotes, their personal opinion, and jokes (some better than others). That's not Robert McLean's approach with Climate Conversations.
This is an interview for Write Hear, Right Now - the working title of a newsletter and podcast about the intersection of podcasting and climate change. We're running a series of interviews with climate-engaged podcasters. Some of the podcasters highlighted will have overtly and obviously climate-engaged shows, others may surprise you in the ways they are engaging with climate.2021-09-2542 min
The Healing VoiceThe Road Not Taken, by Robert FrostPlease feel free to send me a text message. The poem 'The Road Not Taken', by Robert Frost. Read by Colin WD McLean for The Healing Voice.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Frost-oOo-See also http://youtube.com/TheHealingVoice-oOo-Colin WD McLean - voice actor, presenter, public speaker and skills trainer. For more please see:Vocal Flair: http://www.vocalflair.co.uk Colin's Voice actor siteTwitter: https://twitter.com/ColinWDMcLeanFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/colinwdmclean2021-07-1201 min
Southeastern high school athleticsChris McLean from the Turn a Pair Baseball PodcastThis was a really fun interview with Chris McLean from the Turn a Pair Baseball Podcast we had a variety of topics to deal with Baseball and even some college football and basketball talk2020-08-242h 05
Please Leave a MessageGuest Hosts Robert and John Norton (I-Tick - Karl Hale)Episode 43 (Season 4 Episode 4)Hosted by Richard B McLean, Robert Norton and John NortonWe Discuss their Current, Nearly Complete Project, Masters End Vol. 4Among other things. What Makes Karl Hale tick?See our pictures on instagramFeatured Media This Week:I-Tick and Talkin' Time Themes are By Mitch Parker | Our Main Theme is By Sam DavisHave a question or comment that you’d like played on the air?Please Leave a Message at (801) Sketch1 — [(801) 753-8241]2020-07-0700 min
Notorious PODMark McLean, Key Living - 4/1/2020In this episode, I speak to entrepreneur and longtime REALTOR from Toronto, Canada, Mark McLean about an innovative co-equity concept he's been working on.2020-04-0234 min
BITEradio.meIntegrative Medicine: The Return of the Soul to Healthcare with Bonnie McLeanIntegrative Medicine: The Return of the Soul to Healthcare with Bonnie McLean, OMD, AP, MA, BSN Integrative Medicine: The Return of the Soul to Health Care is an introduction to the field of integrative medicine. Based on both her extensive research and personal experience as a practitioner and recipient of allopathic medicine, oriental medicine, functional medicine, energy medicine, and counseling, Dr. Bonnie McLean offers a user-friendly overview of integrative medicine with resources for further exploration by the reader. From childhood to her current practice in oriental medicine, Dr. McLean has spent her life immersed in medicine. Raised by a physician f...2020-02-071h 01
Inspire Leadership PodcastEP16 - Dr Robert Laurie - Cadre du milieu de travail positif (CMTP)Lors du dernier épisode, mon invité, le Dr Robert Laurie, nous avait parlé de l’indice du bonheur à l’école, ainsi que du Cadre du milieu de travail positif (CMTP). Pour faire suite à cette conversation, le Dr Laurie est de retour pour nous fournir des informations importantes à savoir comment le CMTP peut s’appliquer à nos écoles.2019-12-1617 min
Inspire Leadership PodcastEP15 - Dr Robert Laurie - L'indice du bonheur dans les écolesDans plusieurs écoles, nous mettons en place des initiatives afin de promouvoir le bien-être des élèves et du personnel. Des activités ludiques, des célébrations de nos succès, ou des moments pour reconnaître les bonnes actions des individus ne sont que quelques exemples.
Comme direction d’école, c’est souvent (si pas toujours) un défi de mesurer l’impact de ces initiatives sur le bien-être. À part de sondages habituels qui ne mesurent que le qualitatif, les écoles cherchent à répondre à la question suivante: quel est réellement l’impact de nos efforts déployés su...2019-11-2843 min
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#166 Advocacy and Hot Topics in Healthcare Policy with Robert McLean MD, FACPJoin us for this roundtable discussion of advocacy in healthcare and a rundown of hot topics: coding and billing, the Affordable Care Act, universal healthcare, gender equity, women’s health, gun violence and more! Returning guest, Dr. Robert McLean (@rmmclean84), current president of the American College of Physicians, helps us answer questions like, What is advocacy in healthcare? What are the issues that are impacting your profession? What can your medical home do for you? He’s been heavily involved in advocacy throughout his career including testifying before Congress. Guest hosts Drs. Fatima Syed MD, MSc and Deep Shah MD, MSc...2019-08-141h 02The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#166 Advocacy and Hot Topics in Healthcare Policy with Robert McLean MD, FACPJoin us for this roundtable discussion of advocacy in healthcare and a rundown of hot topics: coding and billing, the Affordable Care Act, universal healthcare, gender equity, women’s health, gun violence and more! Returning guest, Dr. Robert McLean (@rmmclean84), current president of the American College of Physicians, helps us answer questions like, What is advocacy in healthcare? What are the issues that are impacting your profession? What can your medical home do for you? He’s been heavily involved in advocacy throughout his career including testifying before Congress. Guest hosts Drs. Fatima Syed MD, MSc and Deep Shah MD, MSc...2019-08-141h 02
Please Leave a MessageComics, Sci-fi, and Art Oh My! - Guest Host Robert Norton (Part II)Episode 36 (Season 3 Episode 7)
Hosted by Richard B McLean, and Robert Norton
More nostalgia, art and comics.
See our pictures on instagram
Featured Media This Week:
| Who Am I by Big Joe Krash from Break the Chain Issue (Psychosonic Comic!) #1 | Our Theme is By Sam Davis |
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Please Leave a Message at (801) Sketch-1 — (801) 753-82412019-07-1900 minPlease Leave a MessageRobert Goble - Guest Host Robert Norton (Part I)Episode 35 (Season 3 Episode 6)
Hosted by Richard B McLean, and Robert Norton
What Makes Robert Goble Tick?
We talk about nostalgia, art and comics.
See our pictures on instagram
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| Our Theme is By Sam Davis |
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Please Leave a Message at (801) Sketch-1 — (801) 753-82412019-07-0900 min
Life, Leadership, and LaughsDr. Robert Shindell - "It is What it is"
This week on the show I was able to speak with Dr. Robert Shindell.
Dr. Robert Shindell has spent more than two decades in the career services and hiring space and is nationally recognized as one of the top experiential education thought leaders. He’s the principal investigator of the National Internship & Co-op Study, and is one of the most sought-after speakers and in the country on internship management, entry-level hiring, and collegiate career services effectiveness. He’s the President and CEO of Intern Bridge, and has presented his Total Internship Management workshops to over 5,000 employer partners across the United State...2019-06-1034 minPlease Leave a MessageChristian Degn Petersen - Guest Host Robert GobleEpisode 34 (Season 3 Episode 5)
Hosted by Richard B McLean, and Robert Goble
What Makes Christian Degn Petersen Tick?
We talk about music, nostalgia, and literature.
See our pictures on instagram
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In Older Worlds Excerpts Read by Robert Goble | Our Theme is By Sam Davis
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Centre for Independent StudiesBulletproof Problem Solving - Robert McLean | Conversations at CISManaging Partner of McKinsey, Robert McLean AM and Belinda Hutchinson AM, Chancellor of the University of Sydney were at the CIS for the launch of Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything (Wiley). Co-authored by CIS director Robert McLean AM and Charles Conn.
"Navigating ambiguity and solving complex problems creatively is the truth test for humans to complement rather than substitute the artificial intelligence of computers. Without much better approaches to teach those skills, our schools risk preparing second class robots rather than first class humans. Rob McLean and Charles Conn show that this can be done and...2019-04-171h 00
McLean Baptist Church"Testimonial Grace" April 8, 2018 Rev. Robert RenixSecond Sunday of Easter
Rev. Robert Renix
Acts 2:32-352018-06-0526 min
All Killa No FillaAll Killa No Filla-Episode 42-Part 2-Robert PicktonJoin Comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. It's part two of Episode 42 and we returning to Piggy Palace to discuss the dreadful prick that is Robert Pickton. There's also celeb gossip with names beeped out, a special canine guest star and Kiri has met Rachel's sister. Is she right about her? Rachel doubts it. 2018-01-121h 06
All Killa No FillaAll Killa No Filla - Episode 42 - Part 1 - Robert PicktonJoin comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard-McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Episode 42 we've got part 1 of an absolute horror, Robert Pickton,or Pork Chop Rob as he's known. Rachel and Kiri are both hungover, someone wanks off a spaniel and we find out what Pompeii cat shit is. 2018-01-0345 min
Please Leave a MessageBC STERRETT (Hosted By Jess Smart Smiley & Richard McLean)The First Episode of Please Leave a Message is here!
Hosted by Jess Smart Smiley and Richard B McLean
In preparation for the Spooky Holiday Ahead, in our inaugural episode we interview Blair Sterrett about his love all things spooky & more
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All Killa No FillaAll Killa no Filla - Episode Twenty Eight - Robert Hansen Join comedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard - McLean as they explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it. Episode Twenty Eight is Robert Hansen, The Butcher Baker. He could fly planes, bake bread but he couldn't stop killing women. Find out his horrid school nickname and enjoy the weird screaming sound in the background courtesy of the London soundscape.2016-10-1554 min