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Covid-19 has propelled the work of scientists around the world centre stage, with scientific and expert authority being put under a microscope. With a deluge of information now freely available at the touch of a button, sources of truth and the hierarchical nature of science information-sharing is being challenged. Can science communication evolve to be more inclusive? Join the International Science Council in this 4-part podcast series as they discuss everything from social media and trust to identity and knowledge, seeking to discover how we can unlock science for everyone.Paid and ...

Transitioning to Carbon Net Zero discusses the challenges involved in decarbonising the global economy. Featuring interviews with senior leaders at Standard Chartered, host Libby Potter uncovers the complexities of calculating carbon emissions, the negative effects of greenwashing, and the real-world impact of sustainable financing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since the start of the global coronavirus pandemic, healthcare systems have faced unprecedented challenges. The Covid-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of those living with non-communicable diseases, conditions that are not transmissible such as: heart disease, stroke, chronic lung disease, cancer and diabetes. These diseases are collectively responsible for almost 70% of all deaths worldwide every year. Now more than ever, people are looking at how we deal with health and recognising the pressures health systems face. Yet despite this global focus on health and healthcare delivery, NCDs ...

Unreasonable Impact: Food Solutions is a three-part podcast series on food sustainability. Discover the latest in agriculture technology, alternative proteins, and food waste reduction solutions that tackle hunger. Host Christiana Musk, Chairwoman of Unreasonable Group, interviews pioneering leaders affecting change. Paid and presented by Barclays and Unreasonable Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.