Our Fragile Planet: 2023’s Wake-Up Call, Part 1 of 429:46Our Fragile Planet: 2023’s Wake-Up Call, Part 1 of 4Early in the year, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Türkiye and Syria, claiming the lives of more than 50,000 people. There's a haze hanging over the earthquake zone made of broken buildings and torn roads, broken hearts, and torn lives. Repeated earthquakes have brought time to a standstill. Many now live in tent cities after losing their homes. Estimates from the United Nations DevePlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-11-17 973 Zobrazenia53396p720p1080p2023-11-17Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Worldwide Rallies: Citizens Demanding Immediate Action to Halt Climate Change, Part 2 of a Multi-part Series24:26Worldwide Rallies: Citizens Demanding Immediate Action to Halt Climate Change, Part 2 of a Multi-part SeriesAs temperatures rise, more and more young people, concerned about their futures, are participating in climate change rallies. Some are even devoting their lives to stopping global warming. On today’s program, we’ll meet two of these inspiring young people.One courageous youth is Ou Hongyi (vegan), a Shining World Heroine Award recipient and activist from China. When Ou Hongyi was 16, she heard aboPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-11-06 563 Zobrazenia37396p720p1080p2023-11-06Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Our Water is in Peril: The Dangers of Water Pollution26:05Our Water is in Peril: The Dangers of Water PollutionOn today's program, we’ll delve into the current state of global water pollution. Shockingly, at least two billion people worldwide rely on water sources tainted with fecal contamination for their everyday activities, including drinking, cooking, and cleaning, thus endangering their health. We pollute our water in numerous ways. Currently, 42% of household wastewater, which includes human waste, hPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-10-30 412 Zobrazenia38396p720p1080p2023-10-30Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Worldwide Rallies: Citizens Demanding Immediate Action to Halt Climate Change, Part 1 of a Multi-part Series25:51Worldwide Rallies: Citizens Demanding Immediate Action to Halt Climate Change, Part 1 of a Multi-part SeriesFor almost three decades, world leaders have been meeting annually to discuss the actions needed to halt climate change. However, despite all their so-called decisions, little progress has been made. Emissions of all three primary greenhouse gasses, CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide, continue to rise and are now at their highest levels in millions of years. And Earth’s citizens are becoming increasiPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-10-23 645 Zobrazenia29396p720p1080p2023-10-23Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The Swarm Effect: Climate Change and the Worsening of Pest Infestations, Part 3 of 322:56The Swarm Effect: Climate Change and the Worsening of Pest Infestations, Part 3 of 3In mid-June 2023, an alarming sight unfolded as hundreds of thousands of locusts descended upon the crop fields in northern Afghanistan. The UN is preparing for the worst. Dr. Richard Trenchard says, “A full outbreak this year could result in crop losses ranging from 700,000 to 1.2 million metric tons of wheat – up to a quarter of the total annual harvest.” And on July 13, 2023, Belgium experiencePlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-10-16 387 Zobrazenia22396p720p1080p2023-10-16Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The Swarm Effect: Climate Change and the Worsening of Pest Infestations, Part 2 of 320:26The Swarm Effect: Climate Change and the Worsening of Pest Infestations, Part 2 of 3In mid-2023 farmers in the Western United States faced dramatic outbreaks of Mormon crickets. On June 23, 2023, colossal clouds of Mormon crickets also invaded Nevada, causing mayhem as the insects spread across the state. On June 22, 2023, sightings of the giant African land snail were reported in Florida, USA. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services states that this species hPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-10-09 477 Zobrazenia22396p720p1080p2023-10-09Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The Swarm Effect: Climate Change and the Worsening of Pest Infestations, Part 1 of 324:51The Swarm Effect: Climate Change and the Worsening of Pest Infestations, Part 1 of 3As the global climate continues to undergo rapid and unprecedented changes, the world is witnessing a concerning phenomenon: the escalation of pest infestations. The warming temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and extreme weather events associated with climate change create favorable conditions for various pests to thrive and spread beyond their traditional habitats. In recent years, thePlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-10-02 468 Zobrazenia18396p720p1080p2023-10-02Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Earth's Supply of Resources: How Much is Left?25:33Earth's Supply of Resources: How Much is Left?On today's program, we’ll examine some of Earth’s critical resources teetering on the brink of exhaustion. The two most heavily consumed natural resources, water, and sand, are currently facing critical shortages. “Humanity's lifeblood, water is increasingly at risk around the world due to vampiric overconsumption and overdevelopment; that's the language used in the UN report.” “Ten percent of thePlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-09-18 532 Zobrazenia38396p720p1080p2023-09-18Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Extreme Oscillations: Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on El Niño and La Niña23:06Extreme Oscillations: Understanding the Impact of Climate Change on El Niño and La NiñaAcute variations in wind strength and ocean temperatures in the vast Pacific Ocean lead to two distinct climate patterns, El Niño, and La Niña. “The other concern that we have with El Niño is El Niño creates a hotter Earth writ large.” Depending on where you are in the world, the effects of La Niña can vary. It typically brings more severe droughts and fires to southern United States but more rainPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-09-11 559 Zobrazenia41396p720p1080p2023-09-11Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Pharmaceutical Pollution and Superbugs: A Threat to Humanity, Part 2 of 226:17Pharmaceutical Pollution and Superbugs: A Threat to Humanity, Part 2 of 2The number of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) “superbugs” has gone from relatively rare to causing thousands of deaths. Superbugs are especially dangerous for children because young people’s natural immune systems are not yet fully developed. Antimicrobial resistant superbugs make it increasingly difficult to control even common infectious diseases. Many medical experts agree that the ever-increasiPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-08-28 527 Zobrazenia35396p720p1080p2023-08-28Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Pharmaceutical Pollution and Superbugs: A Threat to Humanity, Part 1 of 224:45Pharmaceutical Pollution and Superbugs: A Threat to Humanity, Part 1 of 2On today’s program, we’ll learn more about AMR and discover why it’s become a severe global health threat. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) occurs when the bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites that cause the infectious diseases mutate over time and become resistant to the existing drugs. AMR makes infections much harder to treat while increasing the risk of spreading disease, and even death.AntimiPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-08-21 646 Zobrazenia33396p720p1080p2023-08-21Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Harvesting Rain: A Sustainable Water Solution22:23Harvesting Rain: A Sustainable Water SolutionOn today’s program we’ll examine the benefits of rainwater harvesting and methods for collecting rainwater. Rainwater harvesting involves capturing runoff from structures or other impervious surfaces and storing it for later use. By implementing rainwater harvesting systems, we can effectively reduce water runoff, mitigate flooding, and minimize erosion.with the advent of modern technology, we nowPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-08-14 499 Zobrazenia33396p720p1080p2023-08-14Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Green Rooftops: Harnessing Nature for Sustainable Living22:59Green Rooftops: Harnessing Nature for Sustainable LivingAs urbanization continues to expand around the world the warmer climates of crowded metropolitan areas – known as “heat island effect” – are becoming an increasingly pressing problem. To address this issue, new developments and architectural designs featuring gardens, trees, and even urban rooftop farms are emerging. These innovative approaches offer many benefits for both the environment and sociPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-08-07 434 Zobrazenia23396p720p1080p2023-08-07Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The Harmful Effects of Toxic Algae Blooms22:57The Harmful Effects of Toxic Algae Blooms“Some cyanobacteria, produce toxins that can harm humans, fish, and other animals. Under certain conditions, algae populations can grow explosively – a spectacle known as an algal bloom, which can cover hundreds of square kilometers.” The toxic algae outbreak led to the deaths of tens of thousands of fish-people. “Experts are saying the die-off may be due to a harmful algae bloom, a toxin that is Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-07-31 522 Zobrazenia32396p720p1080p2023-07-31Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The United Nations Final Warning on Climate Change: Act Now Before It’s Too Late, Part 2 of 234:23The United Nations Final Warning on Climate Change: Act Now Before It’s Too Late, Part 2 of 2On today’s episode, we’ll learn more about the concerning findings of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), a Shining World Leadership for Lives-Saving-Hero Award laureate, as documented in its recently released Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report. The Report concludes that climate change is an extremely urgent issue, stating that the only way to prevent runaway gloPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-07-24 899 Zobrazenia33396p720p1080p2023-07-24Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The United Nations Final Warning on Climate Change: Act Now Before It’s Too Late, Part 1 of 239:36The United Nations Final Warning on Climate Change: Act Now Before It’s Too Late, Part 1 of 2On today’s program, we’ll look at some of the IPCC’s 2023 Synthesis Report findings and learn why the UN is warning us that the climate “time bomb” is ticking. One of the Report’s most concerning findings regards the warming that has already occurred. The average global temperature is 1.1 degrees Celsius, higher than pre-industrial levels, and the world is warmer than at any other time in the pastPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-07-17 1684 Zobrazenia52396p720p1080p2023-07-17Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov Earth's Water Cycle is Changing22:13Earth's Water Cycle is ChangingOn today's program, we’ll examine Earth's water cycle and how its changes are impacting our world. According to recent climate models, Earth's water cycle could intensify by up to seven percent for every degree Celsius of global warming that occurs. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change said that climate change will continue to cause long-term alterations in the water cycle if steps are noPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-07-10 858 Zobrazenia34396p720p1080p2023-07-10Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The Environmental Impact of the Fishing Industry, Part 2 of 221:35The Environmental Impact of the Fishing Industry, Part 2 of 2On today’s program, we’ll look at the other harmful environmental effects of the fishing industry. First, let’s consider plastic pollution. Today, most of the fishing industry’s nets, lines, and other fishing gear are made of plastic, and every year a significant amount of this equipment is lost or abandoned in the ocean. This waste material is a threat to all marine life. If left unchecked, oceanPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-07-03 447 Zobrazenia31396p720p1080p2023-07-03Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The Environmental Impact of the Fishing Industry, Part 1 of 223:09The Environmental Impact of the Fishing Industry, Part 1 of 2On today’s program, we’ll look at some of the many ways in which this immense fishing industry is destroying the environment. One of the first problems is over-fishing. The removal of large numbers of fish-people species disturbs the natural food web, causing other fish- and bird-persons to starve to death. In addition, drastic reductions in the number of fish-people cause a loss of genetic diversPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-06-26 533 Zobrazenia28396p720p1080p2023-06-26Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov The Hazardous Effects of Air Pollution on People Around the World, Part 2 of 216:07The Hazardous Effects of Air Pollution on People Around the World, Part 2 of 2On today's program, we’ll cover the most significant contributors to air pollution, its effects on our health, and how we can reduce the problem. The burning of fossil fuels is among the largest contributors to air pollution. Ozone, another harmful contaminant, is also a driver of air pollution. Extreme climate events, including dust storms, heatwaves, wildfires, and changing weather conditions arPlanéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov2023-06-19 550 Zobrazenia31396p720p1080p2023-06-19Planéta Zem: Náš láskyplný domov