On Thin Ice

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On Thin Ice

On Thin Ice is the podcast that tackles the contradictions of the climate debate, bringing together influential guests and innovators to explore solutions that can help us build a more sustainable economy and lifestyle–right now.

Episodes

  1. How AI and Satellites Can Help Us Skate On Thin Ice

    09/12/2024

    How AI and Satellites Can Help Us Skate On Thin Ice

    Artificial intelligence, quantum computing and satellites have the potential to exponentially improve our capability to monitor and predict the impacts of climate change on our environment.As floods and natural disasters hit Nepal and other countries this summer, in this episode of the On Thin Ice podcast we look at how new technologies and other proven methods can help stay safe in the mountains and in the great outdoors. Host Paolo Bosonin speaks with Laura Kottlowski, professional ice...

    47 min
  2. How Green Tech Innovators Are Changing the Game in Africa

    06/19/2024

    How Green Tech Innovators Are Changing the Game in Africa

    Can Africa become the next innovation hub for climate tech?From solar power to recycled materials and carbon capture, an array of technological advances are promising to help humanity live more sustainably–and fight global warming. But for now, much of that tech is still out of reach for most people in the Global South. In Africa, some pioneering entrepreneurs and advocates are trying to change that: in this episode of On Thin Ice, host Paolo Bosonin speaks with climate entrepreneur Bilh...

    39 min
  3. What China’s Adventure Travel Boom Means for the Green Transition

    05/21/2024

    What China’s Adventure Travel Boom Means for the Green Transition

    In China, the number of hikers, climbers and nature enthusiasts has boomed in the wake of the Covid pandemic. And it's not just about leisure travel: Following years of fast economic growth and the rapid expansion of megacities, a new generation of Chinese professionals and business leaders are taking action to accelerate the transition to sustainable business models, while also raising awareness about the manmade dangers threatening natural environments and rural communities.In this episode ...

    34 min
  4. Can We Save Everest From Pollution and Melting Ice?

    04/19/2024

    Can We Save Everest From Pollution and Melting Ice?

    Mount Everest, the world’s highest mountain, faces an environmental crisis, giving us a preview of the devastating effects of climate change. While the ice on its glaciers is melting at a record pace, increasing the risk of floods and other disasters, mass tourism has brought garbage and other pollution issues for local populations.Climbers Conrad Anker and Dawa Steven Sherpa have worked together in the Everest Valley. Today, they are both taking action. In this episode of On Thin Ice, they d...

    47 min
  5. How Can Green Startups Make Money?

    03/08/2024

    How Can Green Startups Make Money?

    Superstar climber Sasha DiGiulian and Ethiopian technologist Kidus Asfaw have one big thing in common: both are entrepreneurs with a focus on sustainability and ethical products. Every day they face the challenge of making money with their green startups, while also helping to solve some of the big environmental issues of our time. In this episode of On Thin Ice, a podcast by Iceworm Media in partnership with the Bally Peak Outlook Foundation, they share their respective experiences and ...

    43 min
  6. Can We Fly Around the World Without Worsening Climate Change?

    02/01/2024

    Can We Fly Around the World Without Worsening Climate Change?

    Airports and airlines broke new traffic records in 2023, and pollution from tourism is set to increase massively in the next five years. So what can we do to make aviation–and our own long-distance travels–more sustainable in the near future, reducing air travel’s contribution to global warming?Join host Paolo Bosonin as he picks the brains of Alex Honnold, superstar climber of the Oscar-winning movie Free Solo, and Nanna Baldvinsdottir, Icelandic energy entrepreneur developing aircraft fuels...

    42 min

  7. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    On Thin Ice: Ideas for a New Climate Reality

    We all live in a new climate reality. Now, what are our best options? On Thin Ice is the podcast that highlights the contradictions of the climate debate, bringing together influential guests and innovators to explore solutions that can help us build a more sustainable economy and lifestyle–right now.Free Solo climber Alex Honnold and Icelandic energy entrepreneur Nanna Baldvinsdottir are the guests featured in the first episode, dropping February 2.This series is hosted by award-winning...

    1 min

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On Thin Ice is the podcast that tackles the contradictions of the climate debate, bringing together influential guests and innovators to explore solutions that can help us build a more sustainable economy and lifestyle–right now.

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  • Creator
    Iceworm Media
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 On Thin Ice
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