In Our Hands

Ramanan Raghavendran

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In Our Hands is a podcast that brings you voices tackling the real-world trade-offs, tensions, and innovations that shape our planet's future from sustainability to AI. No easy answers here, just honest conversation about our shared future. www.inourhands.earth

14. AUG.

Kate Crawford: The True Cost of AI

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran interviews renowned scholar Kate Crawford about AI's environmental impact, societal implications, biases, and material costs. Time stamps and the full transcript at the website. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

45 Min.
2. JULI

Lucas Joppa: Redefining Capital - Climate, Innovation, and Investment

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Lucas Joppa, Chief Sustainability Officer at Haveli Investments. They discuss his journey from environmental scientist to Microsoft’s first Chief Environmental Officer and transition to private equity. They explore the significance of sustainability in investments, the push for net-zero solutions, and the changing landscape of sustainable investing.Time stamps and the full transcript at the website. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

33 Min.
09.09.2024

Bjarne Pedersen: Clearing the Air: Tackling Air Pollution in Asian Cities

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Bjarne Pedersen, Executive Director for Clean Air Asia. They discuss the link between air quality and climate change, the main sources of air pollution in Asian cities, the role of electric vehicles in reducing emissions, the importance of data collection, and the power of partnerships in driving air quality reform. Time stamps and the full transcript at the website. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

31 Min.
20.06.2024

Nigel Sizer on Navigating the Nexus of Pandemics and Climate Change

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Nigel Sizer, executive director of the Preventing Pandemics at the Source Initiative. They discuss the connection between pandemics and climate change, emphasizing the risks posed by deforestation and the wildlife trade. This episode sheds light on the urgent need to address these issues to prevent future pandemics. Show Notes (01:47) From Cambridge Ecologist to Global Pandemic Prevention Leader (09:52) Debunking COVID-19 Lab Origin Theories (16:15) Pandemics, Politics, and Climate Change Interconnections (23:20) Preventing Pandemics by Protecting Natural Habitats and Regulating Animal Agriculture (25:50) What Should We Be Focusing On? (29:38) Assessing the Most Threatened Rainforest Regions Globally (32:33) Pandemic Preparedness and the Challenges of Political Leadership In Our Hands is a production of Amasia. Follow these links for more about our firm, the Amasia blog, our climate fiction podcast, and Ramanan’s blog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

39 Min.
10.04.2024

Miranda Massie on Curating Climate Consciousness

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Miranda Massie, visionary driving force, founder, and director of New York City’s Climate Museum. They discuss her lifelong dedication to social equity and how it transfers to her work at the Climate Museum, where she harnesses the expressive power of art to explore the simplistic yet profound mechanics of global warming and the scalable impact the arts can have in furthering climate awareness. Time stamps and the full transcript can be found on the episode page. In Our Hands is a production of Amasia. Follow these links for more about our firm, the Amasia blog, our climate fiction podcast, and Ramanan’s blog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

25 Min.
17.01.2024

Akshat Rathi on Capitalism's Role in the Climate Crisis

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Akshat Rathi, author and London-based senior reporter for Bloomberg News, author of the book "Climate Capitalism.” Ramanan and Akshat delve into the fascinating realm of capitalism's role in tackling the climate crisis. Discover how the synergy of government policies and clean technologies can contribute to a sustainable future while exploring the evolving social responsibility of corporations and the media's crucial role in aligning with progress. Time stamps and the full transcript can be found on the episode page. In Our Hands is a production of Amasia. Follow these links for more about our firm, the Amasia blog, our climate fiction podcast, and Ramanan’s blog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

26 Min.
07.11.2023

Latane Garetson on the Climate Impact of Data Centers

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Latane Garetson, Director of Physical Infrastructure at Dropbox. Garetson breaks down the physical infrastructure of data centers and their climate impact and then continues to discuss embracing efficiency technologies, setting targets to reduce environmental footprint, carbon offsetting, and why collaboration is key. Time stamps and the full transcript are available on the episode page. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify In Our Hands is a production of Amasia. Follow these links for more about our firm, the Amasia blog, our climate fiction podcast, and Ramanan’s blog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

18 Min.
18.10.2023

State Minister Khadeeja Naseem on the Intersection of Environmental Tech and Economic Needs

In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan Raghavendran speaks with Khadeeja Naseem, the State Minister of the Environment, Climate Change, and Technology for the Maldives. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the climate crisis, particularly for small island states like the Maldives, emphasizing the importance of strong leadership, political will, and taking the necessary actions to address the climate crisis and protect vulnerable nations. Time stamps and the full transcript are available on the episode page. This episode is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify In Our Hands is a production of Amasia. Follow these links for more about our firm, the Amasia blog, our climate fiction podcast, and Ramanan’s blog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.inourhands.earth

29 Min.

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In Our Hands is a podcast that brings you voices tackling the real-world trade-offs, tensions, and innovations that shape our planet's future from sustainability to AI. No easy answers here, just honest conversation about our shared future. www.inourhands.earth

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