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Biden Oil Leases Blocked, Sustainability and the Beijing Olympics, Winter Olympics in a Warming World, and more

Biden Oil Leases Blocked, Sustainability and the Beijing Olympics, Winter Olympics in a Warming World, and more

FromLiving on Earth


Biden Oil Leases Blocked, Sustainability and the Beijing Olympics, Winter Olympics in a Warming World, and more

FromLiving on Earth

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Feb 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A federal Judge revokes the largest offshore oil and gas lease sale in U.S. history by the Biden Administration, citing environmental concerns. What the legal battle says about how seriously the White House is taking its promises to phase out fossil fuels.
Also, China and the International Olympic Committee say there are many sustainable aspects of the Winter Olympics in Beijing. But critics point to the environmental degradation caused by the creation of an alpine ski resort in an arid region, on the site of a nature reserve. And as Earth warms due to climate change, suitable places to host winter sports are disappearing around the globe.

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Released:
Feb 4, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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As the planet we call home faces a climate emergency, Living on Earth is your go-to source for the latest coverage of climate change, ecology, and human health. Hosted by Steve Curwood and brought to you by PRX.