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? Shiny Things

? Shiny Things

FromImportant, Not Important


? Shiny Things

FromImportant, Not Important

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week: How to be excited about the future, explained.Plus, the news:? The tipping point for the Atlantic Ocean? An RSV shot for babies? Examining the “N” in SNAP? Profiting from AI toolsAnd more!Here's What You Can Do:Donate to the Institute for Policy Studies to help turn transformative policy ideas into action.Join a Ride Spot Challenge by committing to replace car trips with bike rides. Biking is an easy way to lower your emissions and be part of the climate solution, even if you just start at one trip a week.Get educated about parking reform, which has the potential to impact climate change, equity, and housing.Be heard about climate change by helping Climate Cabinet elect candidates that give a shit about drafting legislation to combat the climate crisis.Invest in the world’s natural capital with ReGen.News RoundupHealth & MedicineYes, heat can be fatal. But it also has a plethora of non-fatal health consequences on both the body and the mindInfants can now get a preventative shot for RSV, which is the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the USA new analysis is skeptical that Biden’s Justice40 program will fix the racial gap in air qualityLiterally go and touch some grass. It’s scientifically proven to be good for...
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Worried the world’s going to hell in a handbasket? There’s still hope! Our Webby-nominated, weekly conversational podcast dives into a question affecting everyone on the planet right now or in the next ten years: climate change, clean energy, space exploration, autonomous cars, artificial intelligence, antibiotics, cancer, and bio-tech. Our guests are on the front lines: scientists, doctors, engineers, politicians — even a reverend. We work towards action steps our listeners can take with their voice, their vote, and their dollar. Hosted by Quinn Emmett and Brian Colbert Kennedy.