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

AUG 14

Ep. 25. 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
JUL 2

Ep. 24. 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

Ep. 23. 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. (02:25) The Connection Between Air Pollution and Climate Change (04:57) Challenges and Solutions for Air Pollution in Asian Cities (12:25) The Impact of Data on Air Pollution Management (17:44) How Partnerships Tackle Complex Issues (18:28) NGO Initiatives to Combat Pollution and Promote Electric Vehicles (22:01) Strategies for Galvanizing Public Support for Air Quality Reform (25:32) Launching a Regional Knowledge Exchange Initiative 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
06/20/2024

Ep. 22. 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
04/10/2024

Ep. 21. 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. Show Notes (02:04) Miranda’s early life and education (06:29) How fossil fuels disrupt weather systems (7:20) The inspiration behind The Climate Museum (11:14) The power of art in creating emotional connections and empowering action (14:20) Community and creativity (19:24) The Climate Museum: Future vision (23:36) How to find out more about the museum 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
01/17/2024

Ep. 20. 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. Show Notes [01:55] Akshat Rathi's transition from organic chemistry to journalism [05:06] Capitalism and climate can work together [07:32] The role of governments in enabling the deployment of technologies [10:03] The combination of people, policy, and technology for change [12:23] Flow batteries and the work of Form Energy [15:23] The changing social responsibility of corporations and the role of climate [18:26] The necessity of behavior change in tackling the climate crisis [21:02] The media landscape and the focus on negative news 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
11/07/2023

Ep. 19. 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. Show Notes [00:31] Latane Garetson intro [02:32] The physical infrastructure of the cloud and its impact on climate [04:32] Achieving 100% renewable energy for data centers [07:09] The economic benefits of energy efficiency in data centers [10:10] The challenges of getting renewable energy into multi-tenant buildings [12:29] Dropbox's leadership in sustainability [14:26] Is carbon offsetting the most impactful solution? [15:52] Motivating other companies to take action by understanding their impact [16:28] Investing in technologies for long-term benefits 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
10/18/2023

Ep. 18. 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 Show Notes [01:22] Hajja's Background and Decision To Join Politics [07:55] The Maldives' Vulnerability to Climate Change [14:41] The Importance Of Cutting Emissions [16:21] The Role Of Technology and Data In Addressing Climate Issues [19:01] Using Technology To Understand The Environment [21:57] The Importance Of Sustainable Fishing and eco-tourism [25:25] Using Agency To Push For Change [26:58] Empowering Individuals To Take Action 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

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

Creator

Ramanan Raghavendran
Years Active

2022 - 2025
Episodes

26
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Ramanan Raghavendran
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In Our Hands