On Thin Ice
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Podcast Overview
<p>On Thin Ice is the podcast that tackles the contradictions of the climate debate, bringing together influential guests and innovators to explore solutions that can help us build a more sustainable economy and lifestyle–right now.</p>
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Publishing Since
1/31/2024
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Recent Episodes
September 12, 2024
How AI and Satellites Can Help Us Skate On Thin Ice
Artificial intelligence, quantum computing and satellites have the potential to exponentially improve our capability to monitor and predict the impacts of climate change on our environment.As floods and natural disasters hit Nepal and other countries this summer, in this episode of the On Thin Ice podcast we look at how new technologies and other proven methods can help stay safe in the mountains and in the great outdoors. Host Paolo Bosonin speaks with Laura Kottlowski, professional ice...
June 19, 2024
How Green Tech Innovators Are Changing the Game in Africa
<p><b>Can Africa become the next innovation hub for climate tech?<br/></b><br/></p><p><b>From solar power to recycled materials and carbon capture, an array of technological advances are promising to help humanity live more sustainably–and fight global warming. But for now, much of that tech is still out of reach for most people in the Global South. </b></p><p><br/><b>In Africa, some pioneering entrepreneurs and advocates are trying to change that: in this episode of On Thin Ice, host Paolo Bosonin speaks with climate entrepreneur Bilha Ndirangu and alpinist Saray Khumalo, who share their strategies for making Africa a global climate innovation hub.</b></p><p><br/><b>Saray, who is credited with breaking several records, including becoming the first Black woman to complete the so-called Seven Summits, climbs and guides groups to raise money to bring a better education to children across the continent. </b></p><p><br/><b>Bilha is known for leading several climate related projects in Africa, and she recently announced an ambitious partnership with ClimeWorks of Switzerland to build a massive carbon capture facility.</b></p><p><br/><b>So what’s at stake for a continent that emits a small percentage of global emissions, and yet faces direct consequences of climate change, such as droughts, natural disasters, and the disappearance of glaciers?</b></p><p><br/><b>Bilha and Saray say the solutions lie in Africa’s young population, in its rich natural resources, and fast-growing economies.</b></p><p><br/><b>On Thin Ice is produced by Iceworm Media, in partnership with the Bally Peak Outlook Foundation. Head to ballypeakoutlook.org/ to learn more about the foundation's mission to safeguard the world's most fragile mountain habitats from the adverse effects of global warming and excessive tourism.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Production credits:</b></p><p><b>Script editor and editorial advisor: Dave Vetter</b></p><p><b>Video and audio editor: Canyon James Coleman-Mcdowall</b></p><p><b>Original music: Nadir Cassim</b></p><p><br/></p><p>Would you like to suggest guests and projects that we should cover? Do you have feedback or questions? Email paolo@iceworm.media</p>
May 21, 2024
What China’s Adventure Travel Boom Means for the Green Transition
<p><b>In China, the number of hikers, climbers and nature enthusiasts has boomed in the wake of the Covid pandemic. And it's not just about leisure travel: Following years of fast economic growth and the rapid expansion of megacities, a new generation of Chinese professionals and business leaders are taking action to accelerate the transition to sustainable business models, while also raising awareness about the manmade dangers threatening natural environments and rural communities.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>In this episode of On Thin Ice, host Paolo Bosonin speaks with Vivian Han, a former corporate executive who became the first Chinese woman to climb Everest both from Tibet and Nepal, and Lena Yang, head of Women’s Wear Daily China and other publications, who has fostered greener supply chains in the fashion and beauty industries through a number of projects.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>The guests share their lessons and experiences in respective initiatives, including Lena’s championing of ESG investing despite a tricky financial environment, and Vivian’s fundraising efforts to provide scholarships for high school girls in less developed areas of China, as tourism brings economic opportunities and environmental challenges to communities around the country.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>On Thin Ice is produced by Iceworm Media, in partnership with the Bally Peak Outlook Foundation. Head to ballypeakoutlook.org/ to learn more about the foundation's mission to safeguard the world's most fragile mountain habitats from the adverse effects of global warming and excessive tourism.</b></p><p><br/></p><p><b>Production credits:</b></p><p><b>Script editor and editorial advisor: Dave Vetter</b></p><p><b>Video and audio editor: Canyon James Coleman-Mcdowall</b></p><p><b>Original music: Nadir Cassim<br/></b><br/></p><p>Would you like to suggest guests and projects that we should cover? Do you have feedback or questions? Email paolo@iceworm.media</p>
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- What is On Thin Ice?
<p>On Thin Ice is the podcast that tackles the contradictions of the climate debate, bringing together influential guests and innovators to explore solutions that can help us build a more sustainable economy and lifestyle–right now.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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