Atmospheric Tales

Shahzad Gani

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A podcast that amplifies stories and experiences related to air pollution and climate change from around the world.

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41 episodes

Innovations Against Air Pollution in Mongolia

In this episode, we discuss an overview of air pollution in Mongolia, the slow violence of environment crises, utilizing technologies for solving environmental challenges, and international collaboration and advocacy

30m
Mar 30
Amplifying Global South Voices in Climate Communication

In this episode we discuss a shift in climate change storytelling towards human impacts, the underrepresentation of Global South voices in climate science literature, a Global South climate scientist database, and the challenges posed by misinformation in today's media landscape.

31m
Mar 08
Indigenous Wisdom and Scientific Innovation in Brazil for Global Sustainability

In this episode we discuss deforestation and carbon emissions, revolutionizing climate negotiations, Indigenous knowledges and water solutions, and breaking barriers for women in science.

35m
Feb 25
Palm oil politics and transboundary haze in Southeast Asia

In this episode we discuss the role of palm oil politics and other agricultural practices, politics, and diplomacy on transboundary haze in Southeast Asia.

29m
Aug 17, 2023
Ethics and morality in the context of climate change

In this episode we discuss ethics and morality in the context of climate change and public health including geopolitical challenges, temporal justice, indigenous voices, and ways to make an impact.

41m
Jul 15, 2023
Renewable Energy Colonialism

In this episode we will discuss renewable energy colonialism, impact on local communities, and the NIMBY rhetoric.

35m
Apr 07, 2023
Sustainable Development and a Blue Economy in Barbados

In this episode we will discuss coastal zone management, sustainable development, and social and gender impact assessment in Barbados.

37m
Feb 23, 2023
A Just Energy Transition for India

In this episode we discuss a just energy transition for India with a focus on socio-cultural aspects, limits of technology-centered approaches, and exploitation and employment in the renewable energy sector.

28m
Dec 10, 2022
Cutting global methane emissions: Perspectives from a Chilean scientist turned policymaker

In this episode, we discuss air pollution and climate resilience in Chile, science-based policy making, and global methane management as an effective climate mitigation policy

37m
Oct 11, 2022
Climate change mitigation and the case of Japan

In this episode we will discuss climate and energy policy, governance of climate engineering, and public engagement on these topics.

34m
Jun 25, 2022
Atmospheric Reactive Nitrogen in South Asia

In this episode we discuss the importance of reactive Nitrogen species in the atmosphere in the context of food security, air pollution, and climate change.

34m
May 16, 2022
Atmospheric dust to atmospheric science in Nigeria

In this episode we discuss sources and dynamics of atmospheric mineral dust, their role in  Sub-Saharan Africa air quality, health, and climate.

37m
May 01, 2022
IoT for addressing environmental challenges in Uganda

In this episode we discuss the potential for application of technology, including the internet of things (IoT), in addressing air quality and other environmental challenges in Uganda and other parts of Africa.

34m
Apr 07, 2022
Energy poverty in Eastern Europe

In this episode we discuss energy justice, the consequences of not having energy needs satisfied and how it relates to other environmental issues such as air pollution and environmental degradation.

29m
Feb 07, 2022
Indigeneity and environmentalism in the Himalayas

In this episode, we discuss the development of infrastructure and the Anthropocene in the Himalayas with a key focus on the impact on Indigenous peoples and their activism.

36m
Dec 23, 2021
Building climate resilience in South American cities

In this episode we discuss inequalities and segregation as drivers of climate risks and vulnerability.

35m
Nov 25, 2021
Transitioning from dirty energy in the Western Balkans

In this episode, we discuss how the energy transition in the Western Balkan is closely tied to air pollution efforts, as the region continues to generate electricity from coal without the legally required controls for controlling plant emissions

31m
Nov 01, 2021
Transnational environmental law and innovations in climate litigation

In this episode, we discuss the need for laws and regulations to respond to environmental issues and to create a sense of responsibility towards environmental resources at local, regional and international levels.

31m
Jul 24, 2021
Air quality in African cities: Role of local capacity building

In this episode, we discuss air pollution in African cities with a focus on transportation, capacity building, air pollution measurement infrastructure, and other perspectives related to air quality.

37m
Jul 10, 2021
Extreme weather in the Caribbean

In this episode, we discuss the unique hazards that the Caribbean faces and how this is changing and increasing its vulnerability to climate change.

40m
Jun 26, 2021
Traditional knowledges of Indigenous peoples and environmental challenges

In this episode we discuss the traditional knowledges of indigenous peoples and their relevance and importance to mitigating and adapting to climate change and environmental challenges in general.

44m
Jun 12, 2021
A new climate diplomacy for global peace

In this episode we discuss the implications of climate change on global conflict and peace, with a focus on climate migration and international cooperation.

33m
May 29, 2021
Transdisciplinary collaborations to advance Environmental Health in Africa

In this episode we discuss environmental health, the risks affecting human health and well being, and the value of prevention rather than mitigation with a focus on the African continent.

36m
May 08, 2021
Breathing the air in Lebanon: E-cigarettes, water pipes, and beyond

In this episode we discuss tobacco, e-cigarettes, water pipes hazards on health and their impacts on air quality. We also discuss air pollution in Lebanon, impact of the 2020 Beirut blast, and the path to building a better world.

42m
Apr 24, 2021
Peat fires and transboundary haze in Southeast Asia

In this episode we discuss the peatland fires in Indonesia and their air quality impact across Southeast Asia.

28m
Apr 10, 2021
Ecotechnologies and participative innovation: Clean cooking solutions for Mexico

In this episode we discuss biofuels, cooking, and the implications of clean technologies for air quality, health and climate.

29m
Mar 27, 2021
Communicating climate change effectively: Role of journalists and scientists

In this episode we discuss journalism and scientific communication from the perspective of climate change.

32m
Mar 13, 2021
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

In this episode we discuss the importance and functioning of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

38m
Oct 17, 2020
Agribusiness in the Amazon: Livelihoods, deforestation and climate change

In this episode we discuss the importance of the Amazon and implications of deforestation and fires for global climate.

35m
Sep 30, 2020
Climate change and the pacific islands: Impacts and adaptation in Papua New Guinea

In this episode we discuss climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Papua New Guinea and the other pacific islands.

33m
Sep 22, 2020