Podcast Episode 63

Climate Hope: The 3.5% Rule of Nonviolent Protest

This Podcast Episode Answers Two Questions:

Who is best qualified to lead us in peaceful nonviolent climate protest?
Which group of people is causing the most environmental damage?

Who's Greener — Men or Women?

The Eco Gender Gap: Are Women Greener Than Men? - Waste4ChangeWhile nowadays consumers are increasingly interested in topics like ethics and sustainability, it seems that men are lagging behind women when it comes to maintaining good environmental habits.

Men Resist Green Behavior as UnmanlyA surprising reason for resistance to environmental goods and habits

Who’s more environmentally friendly – men or women? - National | Globalnews.caA new study of 2,000 people reveals which sex is more likely to be eco-friendly.

Are women greener than men? A preference analysis of women and men from major German cities over sustainable urban mobilityTravel patterns in daily life differ greatly between women and men, and differences in socialisation substantially impact travel mode choice. The lite…

Men who care about the environment are more attractive, says studySo why do eco-friendly men make better partners?

Do women care more about the planet than men? New research suggests they doThe stats are very interesting

Climate Leadership and Women

Jane Fonda on the climate fight: ‘The cure for despair is action’Sometimes the only way to get attention is to break the rules. Fifty years after my first arrest, I’ve embraced being locked up in the name of the planet. As Cop26 nears, here’s why it’s time to rise up

How women make protests more successful

Women on the front lines of social and political movements worldwideNovember 25 was the opportunity to reflect on the role of women and their demands in movements around the world.

Gender equity and climate change are intertwinedCOP26 had a devoted 'gender day,' but women are still underrepresented in climate policy discussions.

Learning gender equality: how women’s protest influences youth gender attitudes(2021). Learning gender equality: how women’s protest influences youth gender attitudes. Politics, Groups, and Identities. Ahead of Print.

Happy International Women’s Day! 10 Young Climate Activists Changing the WorldIn honor of International Women’s Day 2021, here are 10 young women climate activists who are undoubtedly changing the world.

Facts & FiguresGender inequality is a major cause and effect of hunger and poverty: it is estimated that 60 percent of chronically hungry people are women and girls.

Why female leadership is crucial to tackle climate changeWomen's leadership has different core competencies than men's leadership, making them better equipped to deal with crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic or climate change.

Why women are key to solving the climate crisis | One EarthResearch shows that women are more likely to be impacted by climate change, and they are also our best advocates to fight it.

Can You Solve Climate Change Better Than World Leaders?What even happened at the UN climate summit—and could you do a better job? These online and in-person simulators let you take a swing at saving the world.

Emily Pilloton-Lam: What if women built the world they want to see?Only four percent of construction workers are female -- that's totally unacceptable, but it's also a huge opportunity both for women and for the trades, says youth educator and builder Emily Pilloton-Lam. She makes the case for putting power (and power tools) into the hands of young women and gender-expansive youth, dreaming of inclusive construction sites and daring to ask: What if women built the world they want to see? (Plus, Pilloton-Lam dazzles with a live demo of her own woodworking skills ... while giving the talk.)

When Women Lead Protest MovementsThe demonstrations in Belarus point to a broader trend.

Why Women Make a Difference in Social Movements - Ms. MagazineSocial movements led by women have proven more effective, says Erica Chenoweth, a Harvard political science professor who studies civil resistance. But why?

Love Them, Fear Them, Revere Them: Women in Political Movements"Behind the scenes, women have been historically stepping up to lead and organize mass movements that not only progress their country’s political agenda but also aid in changing their roles in society."

Meet 15 Women Leading the Fight Against Climate ChangeWomen bear an outsized burden of the global-warming crisis

12 Female Climate Activists Who Are Saving the PlanetFrom Kenya to Fiji, these activists are demanding change.

How exposure to pollution affects educational outcomes and inequalityThe true costs of pollution are only beginning to be understood.

Young female activists like Greta Thunberg have the world’s attentionWill people in power take action?

Women in the Shadow of Climate Change

There are no real climate leaders yet – who will step up at Cop26? | Greta ThunbergLike other rich nations, the UK is more talk than action on the climate crisis. Something needs to change in Glasgow, says climate activist Greta Thunberg

She Changes Climate

We need more female leaders in the fight against climate change | Maria TanyagDiverse participation leads to more robust solutions, but Cop26 shows we are still failing to include marginalised voices, says Maria Tanyag of the Australian National University

Why We Desperately Need More Female Leaders Making The Decisions On Climate ChangeWhen world leaders posed for a photo at Cop26 in Glasgow last week, the question asked was: where are all the women?

The teenagers and the nun trying to stop an Australian coal mineEight teenagers won a milestone environmental court case in Australia, but the result was appealed.

The History of Wealth...and Poverty

The short history of global living conditions and why it matters that we know itWe are working on Our World in Data to provide ‘Research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems’.

Working HoursHow much time do people across the world spend working? How have working hours changed over time, and what do these changes matter for people’s lives? Explore data and research on working hours.

Before Greed

Americans Didn’t Always Yearn for Riches

Breaking out of the Malthusian trap: How pandemics allow us to understand why our ancestors were stuck in povertyFor much of human history, our ancestors were trapped in an economy in which incomes were determined by the size of the population. The Industrial Revolution ended this Malthusian economy and made it possible for a country to leave abject poverty behind.

Living in the same city doesn't mean breathing the same airA new study found dramatic variation in air pollution's health effects among neighborhoods in the Bay Area. California Bay Area's air pollution.

Before Greed - Boston ReviewSpeaking in New Haven in 1860, Abraham Lincoln told an audience, “I am not ashamed to confess that 25 years ago I was a hired laborer, mauling

The Gap between the Rich and Poor is...Obscene

Supersonic Jets For The Ultra Rich Could Be A Climate Change DisasterThe revival of the futuristic planes threatens "large environmental consequences," a new report finds.

While the rich world braces for future climate change, the poor world is already being devastated by itClimate change is often described as a problem that will affect future generations. But the world's most vulnerable are already facing its devastating effects.

Climate change: Low-income countries 'can't keep up' with impactsOfficials warn that the severity of natural disasters is outpacing efforts to prevent their damage.

Climate crisis and extreme wealth inequality: Joined at the hipIn an August 2021 report , the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concluded the Paris Agreement climate targets could soon be out of reach without immediate and massive greenhouse gas emission reductions this decade. António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, warned the report “is a code…

The super-rich: another 31,000 people join the ultra-wealthy eliteRanks of those worth over $30m swell to 513,000 despite global growth slowdown

I’m a therapist to the super-rich: they are as miserable as Succession makes out | Clay CockrellMany billionaires I work with have trust issues, lack a sense of purpose and struggle with shame, guilt and fear, says psychotherapist Clay Cockrell

Why Climate Change and Poverty Are Inextricably LinkedUnderstand the link between poverty and climate change and why we can't solve one without addressing the other.

Climate change will deepen rich-poor global divide, top economists warnNearly nine in 10 leading global climate economists think climate change will deepen income inequality between rich and poor countries, with most calling for urgent action to cut planet-warming emissions, a survey showed on Tuesday.

How does climate change shape inequality, poverty and economic opportunity? - Economics ObservatoryClimate change and economic inequality are often considered independently of one another. But it is not possible to address either of these challenges without engaging with the other: they are inextricably linked.

Rich must must step up on climate crisis, study saysAnyone earning over £80,000 has ‘outsized’ potential to facilitate change, writes Harry Cockburn

What’s your “Fair Share” of carbon emissions?

(You’re probably blowing way past it)

A ‘Fair Share’ Approach to Individual Carbon Emissions - Climate Justice A lot has been said about the moral obligations of states, sub-state actors (such as local governments), and industries to curb their carbon emissions. It might seem that this would entail a similar obligation for us, as individuals, to address our own personal emissions. But how might we argue for this? Causing Harm One […]

Climate Fair Shares - Friends of the Earth InternationalClimate Fair Shares How do we determine whether or not a country or region is doing enough to combat the climate crisis? Some of the biggest historical emitters claim that they are taking on a generous portion of the climate effort. Many in the global North justify their low ambition by comparing their current […]

What’s your "fair share" of carbon emissions? You’re probably blowing way past it.How the right to pursue happiness through unlimited consumption harms the planet, and our kids.

Carbon emissions of richest 1 per cent more than double the emissions of the poorest half of humanity - Oxfam CanadaThe richest one per cent of the world’s population are responsible for more than twice as much carbon pollution as the 3.1 billion people who made up the poorest half of humanity during a critical 25-year period of unprecedented emissions growth.

Growing movement for 'fair share' climate commitments - France 24Growing movement for 'fair share' climate commitments

What can be Done to Reign in the Rich?

Carbon emissions of richest 1% set to be 30 times the 1.5°C limit in 2030 | Oxfam International

The global scale, distribution and growth of aviation: Implications for climate changePrior to the COVID-19 crisis, global air transport demand was expected to triple between 2020 and 2050. The pandemic, which reduced global air travel …

Ban Private JetsNo one should be able to take a private jet to a climate conference. In fact, no one should be able to take one anywhere at all.

Could rich people be the answer to the climate crisis?With bigger bank balances and bigger carbon footprints, some argue that the wealthy can also do the most to help fix the climate crisis.

What’s your "fair share" of carbon emissions? You’re probably blowing way past it.How the right to pursue happiness through unlimited consumption harms the planet, and our kids.

Carbon inequality in 2030 | Oxfam International

Nov 5, 2021 — The world's richest 1% are set to have per capita consumption emissions in 2030 that are still 30 times higher than the global per capita ...

Divest Invest Website

The global DivestInvest movement was a primary driver of success at the Paris Climate Talks in 2015. ... The divestment campaign is the most important action that organizations or individuals can engage in.

The Rich Are Committing Crimes Against NatureMansions, superyachts, luxury cars, and private jets produce more carbon emissions than whole countries. Researchers are calling it “green crime.”

What The World's Richest People Are Doing To Fight Climate ChangeThe ten richest people in the world have outsized influence in addressing the global sustainability challenge. Here, a deep dive into their deep pockets and the steps they’re taking.

From Climate Villains To Heroes? How The Rich Can Weaponize Their Influence To Fight Global WarmingIt’s official: high net worth individuals, from tycoons to sports stars, can use their influence within society to play an outsized role in combating climate change. Here's how.

The Worst of The Worst

Opinion | Extreme Wealth Concentration: Billionaire Space Race Is a Wake-up CallBored billionaires want tax breaks to escape a planet they helped pollute. Should we even let them back?

The superwealthy are snatching up superyachts as pandemic presents“The market’s never been busier.”

Climate risks from the return of supersonic aircraft Regulators

Along with concerns about noise pollution, the reintroduction of supersonic aircraft would result in an enormous increase in the aviation sector's climate impact. ... Flying at 55,000 feet, instead of the 30,000 for subsonic, they create substantially higher non-C02 climate effects.

Bill Gates is right, grounding his private jet won’t save the world – but it would help | Tom PeckIf Gates wants to be taken seriously, he will need to make personal sacrifices that, frankly, are not that big

Amazing doomsday bunkers of the super-richAn entire industry has cropped up around providing shelter for the super-wealthy to protect them from natural and manmade disasters.

For the sake of life on Earth, we must put a limit on wealth | George MonbiotIncreased spending power leads to environmental damage. It’s time for a radical plan, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

'Nothing Says Tax the Rich Like a Recreational Billionaire Space Race': Critics Denounce Bezos Flight"If there was any economic justice in the world," said one critic, the U.S. would have imposed "a $100 billion re-entry tax on Jeff Bezos upon his return from outer space."