In Our Hands Ramanan Raghavendran

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.
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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
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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.
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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.


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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.
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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
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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.


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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. 
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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.


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In this episode of In Our Hands, Ramanan speaks with architect and urbanist Doug Farr. Farr shares his sustainability journey and the work of firm, Farr Associates. They delve into Farr’s involvement in movement-building initiatives, the significance of community engagement and individual agency in driving change, and his book "Sustainable Nation," which focuses on urban design patterns and the need for climate action accelerants.
Time stamps and the full transcript are below.
[00:01:43] Doug's Background And Interest In Sustainability
[00:10:40] Sustainable Nation And Its Purpose
[00:13:59] The Search For Trends In Society And Their Timeframes 
[00:23:06] Creation Of The Climate Action Museum To Inspire Action
[00:25:21] Focus On Tangible Actions That Bring Joy And Happiness
[00:27:36] Approaching Projects With Future Energy Standards In Mind
[00:29:42] The Importance Of Balancing Science And Community In Climate Action
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In this episode, Ramanan speaks with Mark Stoll, a professor of environmental and religious history at Texas Tech University, where he also serves as director of Environmental Studies. This is our second episode with Mark that continues the conversation focused on his work with religion and its relation to environmental movements. Stoll has written two books about the American environmental movement's significant formative religious influences: Protestantism, Capitalism, and Nature in America (1997) and Inherit the Holy Mountain: Religion and the Rise of American Environmentalism (2015). We discuss the relationship between religion and environmental movements, how political influences have shaped the opposition to environmentalism within certain religious groups, and the multicultural nature of contemporary environmental beliefs.
Listen to Episode 1: Mark Stoll on Profit and the Environment
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Show Notes
[00:01:39] From the Beginning
[00:05:40] The Shift in Religious Views on Environmentalism
[00:08:25] Denominations and Consequences
[00:15:30] Denominations in Power
[00:20:38] Syncretism
[00:24:30] Influence in a Secular Society


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