http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress Stories about planetary change. New every Tuesday. Tue, 21 May 2013 07:18:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Stories about planetary change. New every Tuesday. Generation Anthropocene no Generation Anthropocene GenAnthropocene@gmail.com GenAnthropocene@gmail.com (Generation Anthropocene) Stories about planetary change. New every Tuesday. Environmental, Anthropocene, Science, Stanford, Generation, Earth, Geology, Climate, Geoscience http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/itunes_thumb.jpg http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/sandy-noaa-and-the-woman-in-charge/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sandy-noaa-and-the-woman-in-charge http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/sandy-noaa-and-the-woman-in-charge/#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 07:13:13 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2901 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/sandy-noaa-and-the-woman-in-charge/feed/ 0 Jane Lubchenco, NOAA, climate change, hurricane, Sandy, earth science, geology, atmosphere, ocean Jane Lubchenco, the former head of the US government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses what it's like being asked to join the president's "science team," the tremendous breadth of research covered by NOAA, Jane Lubchenco, the former head of the US government's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses what it's like being asked to join the president's "science team," the tremendous breadth of research covered by NOAA, and what it's like sitting in an airplane flying through hurricane Sandy. Dr. Lubchenco also reflects on her work as a science communicator and the now "platinum standard" of open science communication she helped develop at NOAA. Generation Anthropocene no 29:07 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-dawn-of-de-extinction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dawn-of-de-extinction http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-dawn-of-de-extinction/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 07:08:11 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2841 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-dawn-of-de-extinction/feed/ 0 Hank Greely, Jacob Sherkow, de-extinction, extinction, earth science, geology, stanford, mammoth, passenger pigeon Hank Greely and Jake Sherkow discuss the science, morals, and ethics of de-extinction: bringing extinct species back to life.  As lawyers with an interest in biotechnologies, Hank and Jake explain how they first got involved with de-extinciton, Hank Greely and Jake Sherkow discuss the science, morals, and ethics of de-extinction: bringing extinct species back to life. As lawyers with an interest in biotechnologies, Hank and Jake explain how they first got involved with de-extinciton, how scientists propose to bring species back, and discuss the potential for de-extinction technology to help restore damaged ecosystems. While discussing some potential side effects of this new process, Hank and Jake recall how a man obsessed with William Shakespeare transformed the ecosystem of New England, and how de-extinction might do the same. Generation Anthropocene no 29:01 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-human-cost-of-climate-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-human-cost-of-climate-change http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-human-cost-of-climate-change/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 07:05:54 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2811 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-human-cost-of-climate-change/feed/ 0 Andrew Guzman, UC Berkeley, law, climate change, environmental science, refugee, disease, Stanford Expert on international law Andrew Guzman takes a step back from analyzing climate change in terms of degrees and meters of sea level rise and breaks down all the ways climate change will affect humanity.  Dr. Expert on international law Andrew Guzman takes a step back from analyzing climate change in terms of degrees and meters of sea level rise and breaks down all the ways climate change will affect humanity. Dr. Guzman offers this perspective through his new book, Overheated: The human cost of climate change. From environmental refugees to changing disease vectors to social conflict, Guzman illustrates how nearly all of our human systems interact with climate and therefore will feel the effects of even +2C. Generation Anthropocene no 25:09 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/if-bilbo-baggins-had-an-environmental-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-bilbo-baggins-had-an-environmental-school http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/if-bilbo-baggins-had-an-environmental-school/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:09:31 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2769 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/if-bilbo-baggins-had-an-environmental-school/feed/ 0 Zach Brown, Inian Islands Institute, earth science, sustainability, geology, biology, Alaska, Glacier Bay After growing up in a remote corner of Alaska, marine biologist Zach Brown wants to start a school to teach future scientists about environmental sciences and sustainability.  Zach tells producers Mike and Leslie about his vision for the Inian Islands ... After growing up in a remote corner of Alaska, marine biologist Zach Brown wants to start a school to teach future scientists about environmental sciences and sustainability. Zach tells producers Mike and Leslie about his vision for the Inian Islands Institute (nicknamed "The Hobbit Hole") and how experiential education is perhaps the best way to clearly see the lost connections between human systems and the natural world. Zach also remembers what it's like growing up with only a single television channel, and how often the signal would drop out... with some interesting results. Generation Anthropocene no 19:27 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/anthropocene-borders/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anthropocene-borders http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/anthropocene-borders/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:28:13 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2735 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/anthropocene-borders/feed/ 0 Reece Jones, border, wall, earth science, geography, geology, china, pakistan Geographer Reece Jones discusses his recent book "Border Walls," examining the history of how and why societies have chosen to literally wall themselves apart.  He gives a brief history of political maps, how international lines reshape landscapes, Geographer Reece Jones discusses his recent book "Border Walls," examining the history of how and why societies have chosen to literally wall themselves apart. He gives a brief history of political maps, how international lines reshape landscapes, and how the trend towards increased border wall construction contrasts with the view of a "borderless" world under globalization. Jones also reveals which border wall is actually visible from space. Generation Anthropocene no 29:48 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/tracing-networks-of-disease/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tracing-networks-of-disease http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/tracing-networks-of-disease/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:42:52 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2703 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/tracing-networks-of-disease/feed/ 0 Jamie Jones, James Jones, disease, earth science, geology, cholera, malaria We revisit our conversation with biological anthropologist James Holland Jones, who explains how diseases typically spread from animal to human populations and how that might change as our planet continues to warm. We revisit our conversation with biological anthropologist James Holland Jones, who explains how diseases typically spread from animal to human populations and how that might change as our planet continues to warm. He also discusses how we might prevent future epidemics with limited vaccines by looking to community structure and identifying the key bridge populations. It's all about disease, hemorrhagic fever hopefully not included. Generation Anthropocene no 27:52 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/are-you-an-environmentalist-or-do-you-work-for-a-living/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-you-an-environmentalist-or-do-you-work-for-a-living http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/are-you-an-environmentalist-or-do-you-work-for-a-living/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:06:15 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2667 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/are-you-an-environmentalist-or-do-you-work-for-a-living/feed/ 0 Richard White, environmentalism, earth science, history, environmental history, Stanford, geology We revisit one of our first interviews with environmental historian Richard White. He addresses the (mis)perceptions of the natural world, the ambiguities surrounding the Anthropocene boundary, and explains what he meant when he wrote the provocative e... We revisit one of our first interviews with environmental historian Richard White. He addresses the (mis)perceptions of the natural world, the ambiguities surrounding the Anthropocene boundary, and explains what he meant when he wrote the provocative essay "Are you an environmentalist or do you work for a living." Generation Anthropocene no 23:59 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-mad-science-of-geoengineering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-mad-science-of-geoengineering http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-mad-science-of-geoengineering/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:11:30 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2631 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-mad-science-of-geoengineering/feed/ 0 Ken Caldeira, Stanford, climate change, geoengineering, earth science, geology, ocean, ocean acidification Climate scientist Ken Caldeira begins with a discussion of ocean acidification, a term he helped coin.  He follows with the story of how his name became attached to geoengineering, from his own skeptical beginnings to publishing a paper that basically ... Climate scientist Ken Caldeira begins with a discussion of ocean acidification, a term he helped coin. He follows with the story of how his name became attached to geoengineering, from his own skeptical beginnings to publishing a paper that basically said, "well, it works in the models but don't try this at home." Along the way, Caldeira also shares some funny experiences addressing climate skeptics, including how geoengineering has even helped persuade a few. Generation Anthropocene no 28:17 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/stop-saving-the-planet/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stop-saving-the-planet http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/stop-saving-the-planet/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:46:41 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2589 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/stop-saving-the-planet/feed/ 0 Jenny Price, environmentalism, earth science, geology, LA, UCLA, history, environmentalist Historian, author, and urban park ranger Jenny Price makes her case for throwing out the well-tread "save the planet" mantra in favor of a new environmental approach stemming from social justice, a re-contextualization of nature, and even satire. Historian, author, and urban park ranger Jenny Price makes her case for throwing out the well-tread "save the planet" mantra in favor of a new environmental approach stemming from social justice, a re-contextualization of nature, and even satire. In particular, she explains the beauty she finds in recognizing the nature of the concrete Los Angeles river. As she wraps up, Jenny discusses how her satirical approach to environmentalism has gotten her into trouble involving a hit man. Generation Anthropocene no 39:48 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/extremophiles-of-the-anthropocene/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=extremophiles-of-the-anthropocene http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/extremophiles-of-the-anthropocene/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:07:56 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2537 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/extremophiles-of-the-anthropocene/feed/ 0 Dirk Schulze-Makuch, astronomy, space, earth science, geology, biology, evolution If we're looking for how life will respond to rapid environmental changes, we should probably look to bacteria adapted to live in extreme environments - what scientists call extremophiles.  Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch examines the Anthropocene w... If we're looking for how life will respond to rapid environmental changes, we should probably look to bacteria adapted to live in extreme environments - what scientists call extremophiles. Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch examines the Anthropocene with thought experiments of bacteria throughout the solar system, using scientific principles documented on Earth. He discusses known extremophiles, asteroid impacts, and the importance of keeping an open mind when analyzing evolutionary trajectories on Earth. Generation Anthropocene no 24:01 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/chasing-ice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chasing-ice http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/chasing-ice/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:01:26 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2493 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/chasing-ice/feed/ 0 Chasing Ice, Jeff Orlowski, climate change, earth science, geology, arctic, glaciers, sea level Director Jeff Orlowski takes us behind the scenes of his widely praised documentary Chasing Ice, which captured stunning time lapse images of retreating and melting glaciers.  He discusses the public reaction to his film, Director Jeff Orlowski takes us behind the scenes of his widely praised documentary Chasing Ice, which captured stunning time lapse images of retreating and melting glaciers. He discusses the public reaction to his film, what it's like working in harsh Arctic conditions, and his emotions witnessing firsthand glaciers the size of Manhattan fracturing and falling into the oceans. Generation Anthropocene no 22:30 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/ecocriticism-the-intersection-of-faith-and-our-environment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ecocriticism-the-intersection-of-faith-and-our-environment http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/ecocriticism-the-intersection-of-faith-and-our-environment/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:40:27 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2425 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/ecocriticism-the-intersection-of-faith-and-our-environment/feed/ 0 George Handley, Mormon, climate change, earth science, geology, BYU, anthropocene, evolution Literary ecocritic George Handley discusses how literature ranging from sacred texts like the Bible to Charles Dickens to Twilight shape our perceptions of environmental morality.  He also discusses the influences of the Mormon faith on his environment... Literary ecocritic George Handley discusses how literature ranging from sacred texts like the Bible to Charles Dickens to Twilight shape our perceptions of environmental morality. He also discusses the influences of the Mormon faith on his environmental ethics, and why he feels "a Christian obligation to listen very carefully to science," including climate change, evolution, and geologic time. Generation Anthropocene no 26:18 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/anthropocene-working-group-roundtable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anthropocene-working-group-roundtable http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/anthropocene-working-group-roundtable/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 05:43:12 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2183 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/anthropocene-working-group-roundtable/feed/ 0 Jan Zalasiewicz, Davor Vidas, Mike Ellis, Mark Williams, geology, earth science, anthropocene, sealevel, climate change It's our 50th episode!  To celebrate we sit down with four members of the Anthropocene Working Group: the scientists and experts who are deciding whether or not we formally adopt the Anthropocene into the geologic time table. It's our 50th episode! To celebrate we sit down with four members of the Anthropocene Working Group: the scientists and experts who are deciding whether or not we formally adopt the Anthropocene into the geologic time table. We discuss what makes the Anthropocene boundary different from all of the other boundaries in geologic history, how they deal with the increased public attention to this particular boundary, and some cultural ripple effects of the Anthropocene dealing with the Law of the Sea. As we wrap up, the Generation Anthropocene producers take a minute to reflect on all of the rapid changes we've witnessed over the past 50 episodes. Generation Anthropocene no 35:54 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/port-response-to-sea-level-rise/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=port-response-to-sea-level-rise http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/port-response-to-sea-level-rise/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:08:26 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2137 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/port-response-to-sea-level-rise/feed/ 0 Austin Becker, sea level, sea level rise, climate change, earth science, environment, anthropocene, Stanford University Ship's captain turned researcher, Austin Becker, looks to the future for how ports will respond to sea level rise. He explains the importance of ports for world trade, the time horizons for port planning, and the plans to brace for rising seas (or lack... Ship's captain turned researcher, Austin Becker, looks to the future for how ports will respond to sea level rise. He explains the importance of ports for world trade, the time horizons for port planning, and the plans to brace for rising seas (or lack thereof). Generation Anthropocene no 24:04 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/american-meat/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-meat http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/american-meat/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 07:26:22 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2093 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/american-meat/feed/ 0 Graham Meriwether, Leave it better foundation, earth science, agriculture, geology, anthropocene Filmmaker Graham Meriwether discusses his new documentary American Meat: A Leave It Better Story that investigates the current condition of the meat production industry in the States.  He explains the importance of focusing on the farmers and why he's ... Filmmaker Graham Meriwether sits down with Leslie to discuss his new documentary American Meat: A Leave It Better Story that investigates the current condition of the meat production industry in the States. He explains the importance of focusing on the farmers and why he's optimistic about the future of farming. After the interview, Leslie had to call Graham back to discuss an unusual situation that developed during a screening of his film on the Stanford University campus. Generation Anthropocene no 28:26 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/blizzards-climate-change-the-anthropocene-oh-my/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=blizzards-climate-change-the-anthropocene-oh-my http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/blizzards-climate-change-the-anthropocene-oh-my/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:45:47 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=2047 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/blizzards-climate-change-the-anthropocene-oh-my/feed/ 0 Tom Bowman, climate change, anthropocene, earth science, climate report, survival Mountaineer and social entrepreneur Tom Bowman starts us off with a story of survival. With some help from producers Miles Traer and Leslie Chang, Tom explains how survival literature can provide lessons for confronting some of the changes we're experi... Mountaineer and social entrepreneur Tom Bowman starts us off with a story of survival. With some help from producers Miles Traer and Leslie Chang, Tom explains how survival literature can provide lessons for confronting some of the changes we're experiencing in the Anthropocene. Generation Anthropocene no 22:22 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/welcome-to-the-technosphere/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-the-technosphere http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/welcome-to-the-technosphere/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 06:08:28 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1901 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/welcome-to-the-technosphere/feed/ 0 Peter Haff, anthropocene, earth science, geology, technology, futurist, Duke, Stanford In this interview, Dr. Peter Haff of Duke sits down with Mike (and Mike sits down with Leslie) to explain the Technosphere. We learn that technology is emerging as a geologic force, what that means for the future of the planet, In this interview, Dr. Peter Haff of Duke sits down with Mike (and Mike sits down with Leslie) to explain the Technosphere. We learn that technology is emerging as a geologic force, what that means for the future of the planet, and how geologic perspectives are being reshaped in the Anthropocene. Generation Anthropocene no 26:55 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-apocalypse-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-anthropocene/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-apocalypse-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-anthropocene http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-apocalypse-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-anthropocene/#comments Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:53:09 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1865 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/the-apocalypse-or-how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying-and-love-the-anthropocene/feed/ 0 Anthropocene, apocalypse, mayan apocalypse, zombies, wall-e, return of the living dead One month after the Mayan apocalypse of 2012, the Generation Anthropocene team of Leslie Chang, Mike Osborne, and Miles Traer chat about the relations between the Anthropocene and apocalyptic pop-culture stories. One month after the Mayan apocalypse of 2012, the Generation Anthropocene team of Leslie Chang, Mike Osborne, and Miles Traer chat about the relations between the Anthropocene and apocalyptic pop-culture stories. Mike reveals the apocalyptic history of the podcast, Miles explains how he thinks the narrative of apocalypse has changed in the shadow of the Anthropocene, and Leslie does her best to keep them both on the rails instead of discussing zombies... again. Generation Anthropocene no 23:30 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/what-would-jesus-do-about-climate-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-would-jesus-do-about-climate-change http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/what-would-jesus-do-about-climate-change/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:00:11 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1839 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/what-would-jesus-do-about-climate-change/feed/ 0 Katharine Hayhoe, Katherine Hayhoe, climate change, religion, anthropocene, earth science, faith, christianity Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe discusses her Christianity in the context of her academic career... and her marriage to a one time climate skeptic.  She also reflects on whether or not the Anthropocene might have begun with Adam & Eve's exodus from ... Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe discusses her Christianity in the context of her academic career... and her marriage to a one time climate skeptic. She also reflects on whether or not the Anthropocene might have begun with Adam & Eve's exodus from the Garden of Eden. Generation Anthropocene no 23:18 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/a-cosmic-twin-study/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-cosmic-twin-study http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/a-cosmic-twin-study/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 07:47:52 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1803 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/a-cosmic-twin-study/feed/ 0 David Grinspoon, anthropocene, earth science, climate change, Carl Sagan, NASA, astrobiology, Venus, Mars Astrobiologist David Grinspoon takes the anthropocene off-planet to our nearest cosmic neighbor Venus and discusses what we learn about climate change here on Earth from Venus' catastrophic green-house effect. Astrobiologist David Grinspoon takes the anthropocene off-planet to our nearest cosmic neighbor Venus and discusses what we learn about climate change here on Earth from Venus' catastrophic green-house effect. He also takes some time to address George Carlin's environmental philosophy and talk about his childhood friend and mentor, Carl Sagan. Generation Anthropocene no 28:41 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/lets-get-a-little-poetic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-get-a-little-poetic http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/lets-get-a-little-poetic/#comments Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:00:41 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1717 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/lets-get-a-little-poetic/feed/ 0 Anthropocene, Kevin Hearle, environmental poetry, poetry, Southern California, California history, Generation Anthropocene We start off 2013 with Kevin Hearle, who performs two poems from his collection Each Thing We Know Is Changed Because We Know It and Other Poems. His poems reflect on the rapid cultural and environmental changes that occurred in Southern California in ... We start off 2013 with Kevin Hearle, who performs two poems from his collection Each Thing We Know Is Changed Because We Know It and Other Poems. His poems reflect on the rapid cultural and environmental changes that occurred in Southern California in the 20th century as the state was flooded with newcomers from the East coast and the Midwest. Kevin also discusses the life of a poet, which for him has involved quite a few peanut butter sandwiches. Generation Anthropocene no 21:08 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/gen-anthro-2012-reflections-producers-edition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gen-anthro-2012-reflections-producers-edition http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/gen-anthro-2012-reflections-producers-edition/#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:19:00 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1643 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/gen-anthro-2012-reflections-producers-edition/feed/ 0 Anthropocene It's the end of 2012, and producers Mike Osborne, Leslie Chang, and Miles Traer get together to chat about the past year of Generation Anthropocene. We rehash some of our favorite interviews, off-mic moments, and Mike's world-renowned dancing skills. It's the end of 2012, and producers Mike Osborne, Leslie Chang, and Miles Traer get together to chat about the past year of Generation Anthropocene. We rehash some of our favorite interviews, off-mic moments, and Mike's world-renowned dancing skills. Happy holidays everyone, and thank you so much for listening! Generation Anthropocene no 31:18 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/balance-of-evidence-revisited/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=balance-of-evidence-revisited http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/balance-of-evidence-revisited/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:18:22 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1609 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/balance-of-evidence-revisited/feed/ 0 Ben Santer, Benjamin Santer, anthropocene, climate change, earth science, geology, IPCC, Lawrence Livermore, global warming Climate scientist and MacArthur genius Ben Santer takes us back in time to 1995 to a key turning point in the history of climate change science. He reflects on the second IPCC report and the moment he realized the political stakes of global warming. Climate scientist and MacArthur genius Ben Santer takes us back in time to 1995 to a key turning point in the history of climate change science. He reflects on the second IPCC report and the moment he realized the political stakes of global warming. He also discusses the origin of the historic statement, "The balance of evidence suggests a discernible human influence on global climate." Generation Anthropocene no 25:53 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/wrapping-our-heads-around-geoengineering/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wrapping-our-heads-around-geoengineering http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/wrapping-our-heads-around-geoengineering/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:15:41 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1571 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/wrapping-our-heads-around-geoengineering/feed/ 0 Granger Morgan, Carnegie Mellon, geoengineering, environment, anthropocene, earth science, climate change Drift into the stratosphere as environmental engineer Granger Morgan explains how to use aerosols to control climate change and why he calls this a bit of a Faustian bargain.  He also discusses what position the States would have to find itself in to a... Drift into the stratosphere as environmental engineer Granger Morgan explains how to use aerosols to control climate change and why he calls this a bit of a Faustian bargain. He also discusses what position the States would have to find itself in to actually do this as he builds to the terrifying realization that an individual (or a nation for that matter) with a few billion dollars could make the unilateral decision to go ahead and change the climate. Generation Anthropocene no 22:16 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/genetic-evolution-the-antiquated-concept-of-race/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=genetic-evolution-the-antiquated-concept-of-race http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/genetic-evolution-the-antiquated-concept-of-race/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:58:28 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1543 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/genetic-evolution-the-antiquated-concept-of-race/feed/ 0 Marcus Feldman, anthropocene, earth science, evolution, gene, genetics Evolutionary biologist Marcus Feldman uses DNA to understand early human migration out of Africa. In this interview, we learn the utility of language, how and why early humans spread to all continents, and the idea that people still don't "have it in t... Evolutionary biologist Marcus Feldman uses DNA to understand early human migration out of Africa. In this interview, we learn the utility of language, how and why early humans spread to all continents, and the idea that people still don't "have it in their heads" just how similar we all are. Generation Anthropocene no 17:08 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/dateline-mars-first-news-from-curiosity/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dateline-mars-first-news-from-curiosity http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/dateline-mars-first-news-from-curiosity/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 08:03:55 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1511 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/dateline-mars-first-news-from-curiosity/feed/ 0 Ken Herkenhoff, Mars, Curiosity, MSL, anthropocene, earth science, space, Stanford, solar system In 1968, the Saturn V rocket pushed the frontier 250,000 miles (400,000 km) to the moon. Now, in 2012, Curiosity has moved the frontier 1,000 times farther.  Planetary geologist and member of the Mars Curiosity science team Ken Herkenhoff recounts the ... In 1968, the Saturn V rocket pushed the frontier 250,000 miles (400,000 km) to the moon. Now, in 2012, Curiosity has moved the frontier 1,000 times farther. Planetary geologist and member of the Mars Curiosity science team Ken Herkenhoff recounts the dicey "seven minutes of terror," discusses the incredible technology on the rover, and what we've learned in the short time Curiosity has been on the Martian surface. He also addresses the cultural significance of space exploration and why NASA and the USGS refer to Curiosity as "her." Generation Anthropocene no 19:30 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/from-startup-to-your-dinner-table/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-startup-to-your-dinner-table http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/from-startup-to-your-dinner-table/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 06:11:11 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1479 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/from-startup-to-your-dinner-table/feed/ 0 Krysia Zajonc, sustainable, food, organic, anthropocene, earth science, geology, local food lab Co-founder of the Local Food Lab Krysia Zajonc makes her case for the crucial role of business within the sustainable food movement.  She also talks about the seeds of her business germinating in Costa Rica, Co-founder of the Local Food Lab Krysia Zajonc makes her case for the crucial role of business within the sustainable food movement. She also talks about the seeds of her business germinating in Costa Rica, some of the startups growing out of Local Food Lab, and takes time to address some of the frustrations people have with sustainable food. Generation Anthropocene no 19:43 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/critical-mass-a-documentary-on-global-population/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=critical-mass-a-documentary-on-global-population http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/critical-mass-a-documentary-on-global-population/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 07:54:21 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1449 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/critical-mass-a-documentary-on-global-population/feed/ 0 Mike Freedman, anthropocene, critical mass, population, earth science, geology Filmmaker Mike Freedman explains the creative process behind his debut documentary, Critical Mass. His film explores how the growing population alters the social and psychological environment, and the challenges of equality in a world of 7 billion peop... Filmmaker Mike Freedman explains the creative process behind his debut documentary, Critical Mass. His film explores how the growing population alters the social and psychological environment, and the challenges of equality in a world of 7 billion people. Generation Anthropocene no 21:36 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/life-in-the-post-natural-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=life-in-the-post-natural-world http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/life-in-the-post-natural-world/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:12:24 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1423 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/life-in-the-post-natural-world/feed/ 0 Richard Pell, Center for PostNatural History, Post Natural history, carnegie mellon, anthropocene, genetic, evolution, earth science Curator for the Museum of PostNatural History in Pittsburgh, PA and assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon, Richard (Rich) Pell describes a new way for us to view how humans control the evolutionary path of other organisms - the growing field of PostNa... Curator for the Museum of PostNatural History in Pittsburgh, PA and assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon, Richard (Rich) Pell describes a new way for us to view how humans control the evolutionary path of other organisms - the growing field of PostNaturalism. Pell walks us through his museum, explains how he arrived at the concept of postnaturalism, and shares some of the surprising reactions his visitors experience along the tour. Generation Anthropocene no 19:03 http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/earths-tipping-points-abrupt-climate-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=earths-tipping-points-abrupt-climate-change http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/earths-tipping-points-abrupt-climate-change/#comments Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:54:15 +0000 admin http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/?p=1403 Continue reading →]]> http://www.stanford.edu/group/anthropocene/cgi-bin/wordpress/earths-tipping-points-abrupt-climate-change/feed/ 0 Richard Alley, climate change, anthropocene, earth science, tipping points, geology, ice, Penn State Climate researcher and host of PBS's Earth: The Operators' Manual Richard Alley discusses abrupt climate variations in Earth's history and what he defines as climate tipping points - leading to a discussion on whether or not Earth's climate systems has... Climate researcher and host of PBS's Earth: The Operators' Manual Richard Alley discusses abrupt climate variations in Earth's history and what he defines as climate tipping points - leading to a discussion on whether or not Earth's climate systems has dials, or switches. He also addresses the socio-economic costs of climate change and why he's optimistic about our energy future, with links to salted cod in the 1700s. Alley also reflects on the role of scientists as advocates with some interesting implications for Albert Einstein and Charles Darwin. Generation Anthropocene no 27:55