Podcast
Becauz It Matters
In bite-sized episodes, this podcast covers a broad range of topics related to environment, climate change and sustainable development to help us all make informed decisions that might seem apparently insignificant but collectively can make a huge difference to the planet we call home and obviously, to our lives as well. Catch, Becauz it Matters, with Anubha Das.
Episodes
Episode 1
Climate Anxiety: The Fear of Climate Doom
Globally, people are becoming more aware of how the climate is changing, and the climate catastrophe continues to grab people’s attention as a new phenomenon. This awareness generates fear, anxiety, and emotional discomfort. Listen to our podcast Becauz it Matters if you feel the same or want to learn more about Climate Anxiety.
Episode 2
Mighty Millets (Part-1)
A popular crop to a forgotten harvest Millets—small cereal grains—belong to the Poaceae family, also referred to as the grass family. Because millets are gluten-free and have high levels of protein, fibre, and antioxidants, they are becoming more and more popular in the realm of healthy eating. Listen to this episode of Becauz it Matters in order to understand the journey of millets over the years and how it was almost forgotten.
Episode 3
Mighty Millets (Part -2)
With its high nutritional content and ability to provide sustained food security in the face of climate change, water shortage, and drought conditions, millets provide a one-stop solution. Being rain fed crops, resistant to drought, pests and diseases as compared to other staple crops, requiring no expensive fertilizers and rain fed crop, these quick growing grains look perfectly adapted to changing climate scenario. Join me in this episode of Becauz it Matters to know why these humble grains deserve to be part of our meal plates.
Episode 4
Fungal Pathogen: Fungus evolving to affect humans
Fungi that infect people or other organisms with disease are known as fungal pathogens. The ability of the great majority of fungal species to flourish at high temperatures restricts their power to colonise and infect mammals. Nevertheless, fungus is capable of being developed to acquire thermotolerance, and gradual adaptation to rising temperatures brought on by climate change may result in an increase in infectious diseases.
Episode 5
Dragonflies: Evolution Leading to Extinction
Researchers are concerned that female dragonflies may no longer be able to distinguish their male counterparts from female species without the ornate wing patterns that are fading as a result of rising temperatures. Many dragonfly species may go extinct as a result of this drastic evolution.
Episode 6
Circular Economy: A 19th Century Model of Zero Wastage
By extending the lifespan of materials and products, a circular economy is a production and consumption paradigm that minimises waste and carbon emissions. In order to use the resources of the planet as little as possible, it entails sharing, renting, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling current resources. Let’s know more about it through Becauz it Matters.
Episode 7
Arikomban: Tale of an Elephant that knew no boundaries
Arikomban, translated as the “rice tusker” in Malayalam, is quite famous for his love for Rice. This resulted in the elephant’s raids on local shops and paddy fields after the death of its mother and venturing out of its herd – was relocated from Kerala to Tamil Nadu as it did not understand the borders of its home-turned-farming land. Join us in today’s episode and unfold the life story of Arikomban, only at Becauz it Matters.
Episode 8
Solar Geo engineering: Using Nature to Cure Nature
Solar Geoengineering, is a sort of climate engineering in which sunlight (or solar radiation) is reflected back to space to reduce or counteract climate change that is caused by humans. Understand it better with our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 9
Fireflies
Fireflies, one of the most intriguing insects fascinating children and adults equally thanks to the magical display of light they create. The greenish light or bioluminescence as experts call it, produced by these insects is a result of a chemical process and helps them to communicate with one. During the mating season after sunset, species specific distinctive flash patterns are generated by males and females to locate potential mates, a sign language. Unfortunately, the population of fireflies has been declining, across the world. Along with habitat loss another major contributing factor is light pollution. Artificial light at night drowns the light produced by fireflies thus disrupting the communication. As the mating period is really short, light pollution is leading to a severe decline in fireflies’ population. Join me in this episode of Becauz it Matters to find out how you and me can help these tiny insects
Episode 10
Meerkats: Social animals suffering from the disadvantages and diseases due to climate change
Meerkats are physiologically stressed during years that are particularly hot because they must hide from the heat. They do not have enough time to look for food, and extreme heat may also be linked to extremely low rainfall and, consequently, drought, resulting in a food shortage. Due to the increasing temperatures and global warming, the species is widely plagued by Tuberculosis.
Episode 11
Honeyguides and humans- an unusual partnership
The African honeyguide is a species of bird that coexists in amazing harmony with people who forage for honey across Africa. The bird species directs people to beehives where they are then harvested for their honey and eggs using tools and smoke. In exchange, honeyguides eat the beeswax that is left behind. A very rare instance of animal-human cooperation that has developed naturally through natural selection is this specialist partnership. Let’s dive into their tale with our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 12
A proposed solar radiation management climate engineering technique called marine cloud brightening, also known as marine cloud seeding and marine cloud engineering, would make clouds brighter by reflecting a small portion of the incoming sunlight back into space in order to counteract anthropogenic global warming.
Dive deeper into the concept of Marine Cloud Brightening with our intriguing podcast “Becauz it Matters“
Episode 13
Food Wastage: a challenge or opportunity! Part- I
Food wastage is the loss of food that is meant for human consumption. It includes not only food that diners leave unfinished at restaurants and that is thrown out at home, but also the food that is lost during the various stages of food production, harvesting, storage and transportation. Food wastage is an issue across the globe but it becomes all the more concerning for India that has turned world’s most populous country and is grappling with climate change, affecting its agricultural production adversely. Learn more about food wastage –a challenge or an opportunity awaiting, in the present episode of our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 14
Food wastage: a challenge or opportunity! Part- II
The persistent global food demand due to an ever increasing population clubbed with gradually intensifying climate change not only fuels deforestation and land degradation but also leads to increasing water crisis, soil infertility and environmental pollution due to heavy use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Food wastage further complicates the issue by adversely impacting the environment, food security, and economy. Is there something we can do about food waste and turn this issue into an opportunity, ensuring food security for billions that do not have enough food? Let’s explore it together, in the present episode of the podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 15
Kidneys of the earth Part-1
Wetlands, one of the most crucial ecosystems but often seen as waste lands, are places where water covers the soil or is present at or close to the soil’s surface all year long or intermittently throughout the year, including during the growing season. While Forests are the lungs, Wetlands, acting as filtration units are the kidneys of our mother Earth. Urbanisation, Climate Change, Pollution, and other such factors are deteriorating the condition of these wetlands. Get to know about these important yet neglected ecosystems better with Becauz it Matters.
Episode 16
Kidneys of the earth Part-2
One of the most fertile ecosystems on earth is the wetlands. They not only have cultural and ecological significance, but also have financial advantages. The economic value of the services they offer each year is projected to be over Int$47 trillion, which accounts for 43.5% of the value of all natural biomes, according to a research study that was published in the journal “Marine and Freshwater Research” in 2019. From being a reservoir for blue carbon to becoming an ecosystem in danger, wetlands covered a long and harsh journey. Learn more about Wetlands with us at Becauz it Matters.
Episode 17
Coral Bleaching: Rainforest of the sea turning colourless
The process by which corals turn white as a result of different stressful circumstances, like variations in temperature, light, or nutrients, is known as coral bleaching. In these circumstances, the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) that live inside the corals may lose a significant portion of their pigmentation used for photosynthetic processes, which lowers photosynthesis rates and causes bleaching. The destruction of coral reefs, which are home to about 25% of all marine species, is linked to bleaching.
Understand the situation better and find out how you can help in keeping the underwater colourful and vibrant, with our podcast Becauz it matters.
Episode 18
Plastic: A Lucky Accident to a Life-Taking Curse
The rate at which plastic waste is harming marine life is alarming. Every year, plastic kills millions of species, including fish, birds, whales, turtles etc. This happens frequently when the animals eat the plastic or get entangled in it. The amount of plastic debris in our seas has expanded dramatically over the past 40 years, as evidenced by the discovery of plastic fragments in literally hundreds of species, including 86% of all sea turtle species, 44% of all seabird species, and 43% of all marine mammal species. By 2050, 99% of these figures are expected to rise if action is not taken to reduce plastic pollution.
Episode 19
Wake up and Smell the Coffee
Enjoy your cup of coffee while it lasts. Threats to coffee plants are increasing as climate change intensifies, which means that many coffee species may eventually go extinct in the wild. In certain areas, growing coffee is already becoming more challenging due to droughts, floods, heat waves, and the growth of infections like viruses and fungi. If we want to keep coffee and other key crops from going extinct, we must take action to lessen our carbon footprint and safeguard the ecosystem.
Will coffee really go extinct? How can we contribute to stop this bizarre thing from happening? Know it all with our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 20
Green hydrogen – I
Green hydrogen was highlighted in a number of pledges to cut emissions made during the COP26 UN Climate Conference as a means of decarbonizing heavy industries, long-haul freight, shipping, and aviation. Governments and industry have agreed that a net-zero economy must include hydrogen as a crucial element. While Hydrogen is emerging as one of the best options for storing energy from renewable sources because hydrogen-based fuels have the capacity to transfer energy from renewable sources over great distances, from areas with abundant energy supplies to energy-starved areas hundreds of kilometres away, India has its eyes set on this element to develop a sustainable and economically strong environment. Let’s explore the colour code associated with this colourless element in the present episode of Becauz it Matters.
Episode 21
EBP – A dual opportunity for India
COP28 turned out to be “a defining milestone to accelerate action and deliver real results” as President-Designate H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber stressed in his pre address to excellencies and colleagues. The UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP), in its third decade of talks addressed fossil fuels for the first time as the world grapples with climate change, an existential crisis. After the Paris Agreement that was adopted at COP21 in 2015, COP28 is being viewed as another historic breakthrough as the world leaders agreed to adopt transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This transition won’t be easy but India has been consistently working in this direction and its Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme launched in January 2003 was a step in this direction only as the country aims to achieve its target of E20 by 2025. Let’s explore together in today’s episode of Becauz it Matters, what exactly is EBP and why it’s more like a dual opportunity for India.
Episode 22
EBP – A dual opportunity for India (Part- 2)
India has been doing wondrous in its EBP program and after achieving its target of 10% ethanol blending, has advanced its target of 20% ethanol blending from 2030 to 2025. With the advanced target, the challenges too have increased. Why is it going to be a tight rope walk for India as the country strives to ensure its energy security in a sustainable fashion? Understand the issue better with the present episode of our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 23
Climate Change and Bacteria
Climate change is becoming progressively evident as the frequency of extreme events and mercury levels are going up relentlessly. While it’s becoming an existential threat for many life forms, it’s paving a way of opportunities for others, especially the disease causing microbes. Many fungi are evolving in response to increasing global temperature but they are not exceptional in doing so as bacteria too, with a gifted ability to adapt quickly to their changing environment, are not lagging behind. What happened in Zimbabwe three years back when a large number of tuskers died mysteriously, is probably an eye opener. To know the story join us in the present episode of Becauz it Matters.
Episode 24
Climate Change and Insects
Insects might look insignificant but they are actually vital for ensuring healthy ecosystem functioning. The range of services they offer from being pollinators to natural pest control agents or as providers of honey, silk and lac, are immense. While changing climate is helping many insect species to invade new geographical areas outcompeting the native species, and emerge as agricultural pests or disease vectors, it’s turning disastrous to others and pushing them towards extinction. Is it the rare insect species or the abundant ones losing ground and why we should be concerned about the loss, let’s understand it together in the present episode of Becauz it Matters.
Episode 25
Lakes of India, await Action
At a time, when India’s water crisis is deepening with every passing day as our freshwater resources are disappearing rapidly, here is an inspiring story of a young man who has dedicated his life to rejuvenation of lakes, aptly earning the title “Lake man of India” generating hope and motivating us to take action. Join us in the present episode of Becauz it Matters to know the story of this techie turned water conservationist from Bengaluru.
Episode 26
Going Bananas Part -1
World’s favourite fruit is being pushed towards extinction as a deadly fungal disease rampages banana plantations. A new strain of the fungus Fusarium hits Cavendish bananas, the most loved and traded variety of bananas and it’s more like history repeating itself. Surprisingly, we humans have been playing a pivotal role in making bananas susceptible to such epidemics. Let’s dwell deeper in the present episode of our podcast Becauz it Matters and under the issue better.
Episode 27
Going Bananas Part – 2
Bananas are facing extinction for the second time in history. Earlier Gros Mitchel variety went extinct due to the fungus and now Cavendish too probably following the suit after Tropical Race 4, a new strain, hits banana plantations. What happened in the past? How did Cavendish replace, Gros Mitchel and became world’s most traded variety? What makes bananas so susceptible a crop to such epidemics and what we can do to save world’s most favourite fruit from extinction? Let’s try to find these answers in the present episode of our podcast Becauz it Matters
Episode 28
Vocal for Local Part -1
State of Gujrat banned plantation of a Mangrove plant species in September 2023 which was earlier used widely in the state to enhance its green cover. Interestingly, the same tree was banned a year before in Telangana too. Curious to know about the tree? Get familiar with this exotic mangrove plant species in the present episode of our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 29
Vocal for Local Part -2
Conocarpus, an exotic mangrove tree species that’s quite hardy in nature and looks a perfect choice for plantation drives or enhancing green cover as it requires almost no maintenance except occasional watering, got banned in Telangana and Gujrat. Why did these two states have to ban this apparently harmless tree? Why is there always a risk associated with exotic species to turn invasive and outcompete native plants? Why do we need to be careful of before introducing a new species in any habitat? Know it all in the present episode of our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Episode 30
Invasive Alien Species –Bleeding Economy
Economy is bleeding due to the damage inflicted by invasive alien species. A recent report released by IPBES in 2023 revealed the extent of damage invasive alien species have done to world economy. The cost exceeded $423 billion annually in the year 2019 and these costs have increased at least four times every decade since 1970. India, world’s fastest growing economy too has suffered massively in the last 60 years due to invasive alien species, as per a study published in the journal Biological invasions, April 2022. What are the knowledge gaps pertaining to the issue? Why do we need to plug the knowledge gaps and promote funding and research in basic ecology to tackle the issue? How does economic development associate with biodiversity conservation? Let’s explore together and try to find answers in the present episode of our podcast Becauz it Matters.
Final Episode
STAR ENTRY by Annesha Kashyap
Very good Podcast. Keep it up.
Quite informative!
Got to learn lot ma’am thankyou.
‘Enlightening and Amazing’
The podcast really helped in gaining an insight of the various climatic effects around the world ranging from our dialy food to topics like Solar Geo Engineering and ofcourse everything is ultimately connected to Ecology . I really liked the way in which if one episode discusses one aspect related to a concept then another episode got linked to it and explained another insightful aspect of the same . I feel gratitude to listen to such an amazing podcast and felt that it ended too soon . I want to thank all the members who have got together to bring this podcast to success.
PS : Waiting for more epiosdes to come
Listening to this podcast gave me ideas to make my own so that i can voice out other problems of the environment as well.
Amazing!
It’s quite interesting as well as concerning to know that what harm we are causing and what can be a solution to overcome it.
‘Climate anxiety’ podcast connects us to why climate change and why it is becoming a problem.
‘Mighty millets’ podcast tell us about why millets extinct or can say switch to more refined diets. Millets to be come in diet as how it can grow in very limited resources with low fertility and it is very healthy and beneficial for obesity.
‘Fungal pathogen’ podcast connects how can plant fungal pathogen reached to humans.
‘Dragonflies’ podcast tells how males become an alien species due to a special character extinction reason climate change.
‘Arikomban’ podcast leads to know how elephants and other animals are sufferings due to habitat loss, deforestation and human settlement reason to increasing population.
‘Fireflies’ tells to how light at night can impact the fireflies extinction.
‘Food wastage’ podcast, leads to know how food get wasted before reaching to our house and after that.
All these podcasts are presented in such a delightful way that it really brings out the enthusiastic me about the environment. Great podcasts. Instead i would say great voices to the unheard topics and problems.
Episode-1:- Climate Anxiety: The Fear of Climate Doom
This insightful podcast eloquently navigates the often overlooked emotional dimensions of the climate crisis. By addressing emotions such as anxiety, grief, and nostalgia, the podcast underscores the importance of recognizing and understanding the unique emotional journeys people undergo in the face of climate change. Overall, it offers a thoughtful exploration of a crucial aspect of our collective experience, encouraging empathy and appreciation for the nuanced ways individuals grapple with this global issue.
Episode-2:- Mighty Millets (Part-1)
This engaging podcast explores the resurgence of millet cultivation in India, shining a spotlight on its nutritional richness and historical importance. Mam is very beautifully sets the stage for a potential global millet revolution, drawing attention to the UN’s designation of 2023 as the International Year of Millet. The overall tone is optimistic, celebrating the positive shift towards recognizing and embracing the nutritional benefits of millets.
Episode-3:- Mighty Millets (Part-2)
The podcast delves into the crucial connection between soil health, food security, and climate change. Mam is emphasizing the significance of millets, resilient crops that can alleviate pressure on water resources and provide climate-adaptive solutions. The positive impact extends to addressing obesity, as millets contribute to healthier diets and weight management. The podcast encourages listeners to embrace millets for their health benefits, culinary versatility, and role in supporting a sustainable future.
Helps to understand topic thoroughly and motivate to dive into topic and raises more questions to answered through research. Loved it
It is quite interesting as well as concerning that how we are affecting the environment and what the solutions can be:
‘Climate anxiety’ podcast leads to know how climate crisis is happening and impacts on different living creatures.
In ‘Dragonflies’ podcast, climate change leads to evolution of special character in wings which is a recognition feature for females during breeding.
In ‘fireflies’ podcast, it tells how light at night leads to extinction of fireflies and how we can resolve it.
Your podcasts were captivating, enlightening me on nature, human activities’ consequences, and their adverse effects on a broad spectrum of creatures. Insights into climate change, temperature rise, and the psychological impacts on people were particularly enlightening.
Key Takeaways:
– Recognized millets’ role in preserving the environment and their value as an alternative dietary solution.
– Understood the emerging threats of diseases like fungus and bacteria due to temperature rise.
– Discovered the alarming extinction of arthropod species, such as dragonflies losing mating chances and fireflies impacted by light pollution.
– Embraced the concept of a circular economy, committing to recycling and avoiding linear methods.
– Explored the consequences of deforestation through the compelling ‘Arikomban rice tusker’ story.
– Learned about animal-human cooperation and mutualism, supported by natural selection.
– Explored innovative methods to counteract anthropogenic global warming, including solar geoengineering, marine cloud seeding, green hydrogen, and EBP (ethanol blend petrol).
– Understood the severe and long-term effects of food waste.
– Grasped the crucial role of wetlands as the “kidney of our planet,” both environmentally and economically.
– Gained awareness of coral bleaching and its impact on marine ecosystems.
– Felt saddened by the loss of coffee plants and the extinction of wild coffee species, personally affecting a coffee lover.
– Acknowledged the importance of rivers and lakes, with an understanding of conservation methods.
Regarding solar geoengineering, proposed its use not as the ultimate solution but as a placebo effect to facilitate Earth’s healing while minimizing impacts on species.
Your podcasts were captivating, enlightening me on nature, human activities’ consequences, and their adverse effects on a broad spectrum of creatures. Insights into climate change, temperature rise, and the psychological impacts on people were particularly enlightening.
Key Takeaways:
– Recognized millets’ role in preserving the environment and their value as an alternative dietary solution.
– Understood the emerging threats of diseases like fungus and bacteria due to temperature rise.
– Discovered the alarming extinction of arthropod species, such as dragonflies losing mating chances and fireflies impacted by light pollution.
– Embraced the concept of a circular economy, committing to recycling and avoiding linear methods.
– Explored the consequences of deforestation through the compelling ‘Arikomban rice tusker’ story.
– Learned about animal-human cooperation and mutualism, supported by natural selection.
– Explored innovative methods to counteract anthropogenic global warming, including solar geoengineering, marine cloud seeding, green hydrogen, and EBP (ethanol blend petrol).
– Understood the severe and long-term effects of food waste.
– Grasped the crucial role of wetlands as the “kidney of our planet,” both environmentally and economically.
– Gained awareness of coral bleaching and its impact on marine ecosystems.
– Felt saddened by the loss of coffee plants and the extinction of wild coffee species, personally affecting a coffee lover.
– Acknowledged the importance of rivers and lakes, with an understanding of conservation methods.
Regarding solar geoengineering, proposed its use not as the ultimate solution but as a placebo effect to facilitate Earth’s healing while minimizing impacts on species.
Your podcasts were captivating, enlightening me on nature, human activities’ consequences, and their adverse effects on a broad spectrum of creatures. Insights into climate change, temperature rise, and the psychological impacts on people were particularly enlightening.
Values I learnt from these podcasts,
– Recognized millets’ role in preserving the environment and their value as an alternative dietary solution.
– Understood the emerging threats of diseases like fungus and bacteria due to temperature rise.
– Discovered the alarming extinction of arthropod species, such as dragonflies losing mating chances and fireflies impacted by light pollution.
– Embraced the concept of a circular economy, committing to recycling and avoiding linear methods.
– Explored the consequences of deforestation through the compelling ‘Arikomban rice tusker’ story.
– Learned about animal-human cooperation and mutualism, supported by natural selection.
– Explored innovative methods to counteract anthropogenic global warming, including solar geoengineering, marine cloud seeding, green hydrogen, and EBP (ethanol blend petrol).
– Understood the severe and long-term effects of food waste.
– Grasped the crucial role of wetlands as the “kidney of our planet,” both environmentally and economically.
– Gained awareness of coral bleaching and its impact on marine ecosystems.
– Felt saddened by the loss of coffee plants and the extinction of wild coffee species, personally affecting a coffee lover.
– Acknowledged the importance of rivers and lakes, with an understanding of conservation methods.
Regarding solar geoengineering, proposed its use not as the ultimate solution but as a placebo effect to facilitate Earth’s healing while minimizing impacts on species.
I found the 1st podcast really informative and the fact that it helps us to connect the dots between our mental and emotional response and climate crisis is phenomenol.
Episode 2 of because it matters helped me to understand that millets can be a sustainable alternative to the pocket threatening foreign imported oats and crops which, in the name of organic and nutritious diet, bear hole in the pockets of public.
The 4th episode does offer an insight to the inter-relation of fungal infection and temperature, however, I feel it could have incorporated deeper understanding of the topic along with the reason and proportionality.
I was able to add a new concept, of male dragonflies losing the black pattern on their wings because of the rising temperature, to my knowledge.
The way episode 7 weaves the story of deforestation with a subtle nudge of emotion with the story of rice tusker, it succeeds in establishing a powerful understanding of how deforestation affects our community as a whole.
The idea of Solar geoengineering to combat the climate change caused by anthropogenic activities by reflecting back the sunlight is something to be thought upon, and yes, it does sound like a sci-fi plot.
The honeyglide bird story was so cute ma’am! And the way you presented it as a fairytale was amazing. A perfect example of mutualism.
The fireflies podcast was literally perfect, I wish our generation could also see them but unfortunately they’re population has declined, before this podcast I didn’t know they were bioluminicient!
•I got to know how male dragonflies losing the black pattern on their wings because of the rising temperature, to my knowledge.
•Got to know about coral bleaching and its impact on marine ecosystems.
•Learned about the crucial role of wetlands as the “kidney of our planet,” both environmentally and economically.
•Learned how food get wasted before reaching to our house and after that.
•I realized about the threats of diseases like fungus and bacteria due to temperature rise.
•Recognized millets’ role in preserving the environment and their value as an alternative dietary solution.
•Understood about animal-human cooperation and mutualism, supported by natural selection.
•Felt saddened by the loss of coffee plants and the extinction of wild coffee species.
All of your podcast makes me wish you were my ecology teacher in sem 1!!!!!
Omg even i can’t imagine coffee going extinct!!!, thankyou ma’am for informing about that we humans are the one’s trying to hurt our own Morning coffee. :<
Thanks for enlightening us on climate change and bacteria by narrating the research based speech of fetal septicemia in elephants!
Love how every podcast of yours lightens up a little keen candle of ‘wanting to know more’ in me! All of them are extremely extremely interesting and informative! I hope many more kids get exposed to such informative pieces !!! Thanks a lot anubha ma’am! You’re an amazing host!
What I personally like about the podcasts is that it investigated cutting-edge strategies to combat man-made global warming, such as green hydrogen, solar geoengineering, marine cloud seeding, and EBP (ethanol blend petrol).
Your podcasts were fascinating; they taught me about the natural world, the ramifications of human activity, and how many different kinds of animals are negatively impacted by it. Particularly instructive were the insights regarding temperature rise, climate change, and the psychological effects on humans.
It encourages exploration of the subject and helps to fully grasp it while posing additional questions that need to be researched. I adored it.
Your podcasts provided captivating insights into the intricate relationships between nature, human activities, and their consequences on various creatures. I gained awareness of millets’ environmental role, the threats of diseases due to temperature rise, and the alarming extinction of arthropod species. Embracing a circular economy, understanding the impact of deforestation, and exploring animal-human cooperation were enlightening moments. Innovative methods to counteract global warming, the significance of wetlands, and the consequences of food waste were also explored. Coral bleaching, the loss of coffee plants, and the importance of rivers and lakes were topics that left a lasting impression. Solar geoengineering was discussed not as a definitive solution but as a potential tool for Earth’s healing.
These podcasts are really powerful and packed with the ultimate content that is really new. These are really insightful. Hope to hear more on future.
Making podcasts at this time is very beneficial. We can listen to these while travelling in metro and gain knowledge about our environment, what we need to do to help it recover, etc. Great step taken by you ma’am.
Making podcasts at this time is very beneficial. We can listen to these while travelling in metro and gain knowledge about our environment, what we need to do to help it recover, etc. Great step taken by you ma’am. I got to learn how night life affects various animals, especially dragonflies, corals, and at lot more.
Your podcasts were captivating, enlightening me on nature, human activities’ consequences, and their adverse effects on a broad spectrum of creatures. Insights into climate change, temperature rise, and the psychological impacts on people were particularly enlightening.
Climate anxiety’ podcast leads to know how climate crisis is happening and impacts on different living creatures. In ‘Dragonflies’ podcast, climate change leads to evolution of special character in wings which is a recognition feature for females during breeding. In ‘fireflies’ podcast, it tells how light at night leads to extinction of fireflies and how we can resolve it.
It encourages exploration of the subject and helps to fully grasp it while posing additional questions that need to be researched. I adored it.
principles I picked up from these episodes
– acknowledged the importance of millets as a substitute food and their contribution to environmental preservation.
– recognized the growing risks of bacterial and fungal infections brought on by rising temperatures.
– discovered the startling disappearance of arthropod species, including fireflies affected by light pollution and dragonflies losing their ability to mate.
– adopted a circular economy perspective, pledging to recycle and staying away from linear approaches.
– examined the effects of deforestation by telling the gripping tale of the “Arikomban rice tusker.”
– discovered the mutualism and cooperation between animals and humans, which is backed by natural selection.
– investigated cutting-edge strategies to combat man-made global warming, such as green hydrogen, solar geoengineering, marine cloud seeding, and EBP (ethanol blend gasoline).
– Recognized the serious and enduring consequences of food waste.
– Recognized the critical importance of
Episode-1:- Climate Anxiety: The Fear of Climate Doom
This insightful podcast eloquently navigates the often overlooked emotional dimensions of the climate crisis. By addressing emotions such as anxiety, grief, and nostalgia, the podcast underscores the importance of recognizing and understanding the unique emotional journeys people undergo in the face of climate change. Overall, it offers a thoughtful exploration of a crucial aspect of our collective experience, encouraging empathy and appreciation for the nuanced ways individuals grapple with this global issue.
Episode-2:- Mighty Millets (Part-1)
This engaging podcast explores the resurgence of millet cultivation in India, shining a spotlight on its nutritional richness and historical importance. Mam is very beautifully sets the stage for a potential global millet revolution, drawing attention to the UN’s designation of 2023 as the International Year of Millet. The overall tone is optimistic, celebrating the positive shift towards recognizing and embracing the nutritional benefits of millets.
Episode-3:- Mighty Millets (Part-2)
The podcast delves into the crucial connection between soil health, food security, and climate change. Mam is emphasizing the significance of millets, resilient crops that can alleviate pressure on water resources and provide climate-adaptive solutions. The positive impact extends to addressing obesity, as millets contribute to healthier diets and weight management. The podcast encourages listeners to embrace millets for their health benefits, culinary versatility, and role in supporting a sustainable future.
So elegant so amazing just listening and speak wow ….
After the listen . I understand really about nature how important for us and all how they help in everything but we are not take any stand for them but we have to save and protect them because they protect us.
If talk about about this podcast teir voice is so sweet and very smoothly
Iss podcast k help se hme Nature k importantance ko btane ki koshish ki gai . That’s really great things
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