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Welcome to the Winter Will Come Again podcast, where we will be exploring the story behind the energy crisis Europe faced the winter of 2022, its connection with plastic production and why, to ease Europe’s energy needs, plastic has to go.
In 2022, once it became clear that Russian gas supplies were to be cut by at least 80%, energy costs in Europe surged. The debate around the energy crisis dominated policy and media spaces, and this in combination with the cost of living crisis that concerned countries throughout the continent, forced industry, businesses and individuals to adapt their behaviour as governments scrambled to secure gas reserves that would meet energy demands.
What this scrambling looked like has an unlikely connection to plastic production: while in EU Member States like Germany, the general public was told that they should take cold showers and use less heat to reduce the overall fossil fuel consumption, the EU explored new trade deals to secure energy supplies for the colder months of the year, in particular with the United States and African countries like Senegal.
Not only did EU governments demand far more action from individual citizens than from industrial sectors that consume the lion’s share of fossil feedstock and energy, they also completely overlooked the huge potential to actually reduce fossil fuel consumption by tackling unnecessary use.
What does unnecessary use look like? Well, if the global petrochemical producers were a country, they would be the third-largest oil consumer in the world and the fourth-largest gas consumer. These were the findings from Break Free From Plastic’s Winter is Coming report published late in 2022 in the midst of the energy crisis.
This extremely high fossil fuel-consuming industry remained and still remains a complete oversight in the EU public energy and climate debates. This is despite clear and feasible pathways to reduce consumption of one of its main products: plastic. The EU cannot buy its way out of the multiple current crises by simply replacing Russian fossil fuels with imports from other regions. Every barrel of oil or cubic metre of fossil gas that goes towards plastics is a major roadblock towards the goals of tackling the climate and plastics crises and breaking free from the fossil dependency that foments instability and fuels wars.
Join us in this three episode podcast series as we explore the stories behind the data of the Winter is Coming report. We will be joined by activists, researchers and campaigners from Europe, Africa and the US. Each bringing new insight and perspective to help us understand why this high fossil fuel-consuming industry remains a complete oversight in the EU public energy and climate debates and what can be done to ease the energy dependency of Europe on the US and countries in Africa.
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Vermont Viewpoint covers a lot of ground, both geographically and topically. You'll hear from lawmakers, newsmakers, business people and your own friends and neighbors. This is the show you want to tune into to hear what compelling and/or fun topic you'll be introduced to each day.
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Gaceta Oficial de Venezuela
Audio y Vídeo Productor y director @Raymond Orta https://tugacetaoficial.com
Servicio Gratuito de difusión de la Gaceta Oficial de Venezuela
El podcast Gaceta Oficial de Venezuela es una serie de episodios que se enfoca en informar sobre las leyes, decretos y resoluciones publicados en la Gaceta Oficial de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela.En cada episodio, se aborda un tema específico de interés público que ha sido publicado en la Gaceta Oficial, como por ejemplo, nuevas regulaciones en el ámbito económico, cambios en el sistema de salud o leyes en materia de educación.Los episodios son presentados por expertos en derecho, quienes analizan el contenido de la publicación y lo explican de manera clara y concisa, para que la audiencia pueda entender los cambios y cómo afectan sus vidas.Además de informar sobre los cambios legales, el podcast también busca educar a la audiencia sobre los procesos legales y las instituciones involucradas en la creación y aplicación de las leyes en Venezuela.El objetivo del podcast Gaceta Oficial de Venezuela es mantener a la audiencia informada sobre los cambios legales y su impacto en la sociedad venezolana. También busca proporcionar información valiosa y educativa para aquellos interesados en el derecho y la política en Venezuela. -
If anything has happened in the world of News, Politics, Sports, Entertainment, or my Personal Life worthy of being talked about it will be discussed minus the Gossip and Rumors Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strange-talk-doc/support
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Embark on a melodic journey with me, Thelma, as we explore the vibrant tapestry of music on Thelma's Radio. From chart-toppers to hidden gems, join me in unraveling the stories behind the beats that make our hearts dance. Whether you're a die-hard music enthusiast or a casual listener, there's a rhythm for everyone. Tune in, groove on, and let the music spark your soul. Let the music play, and let the stories unfold.
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A long-form discussion focused on the intersection of food, identity, ecology, politics, climate change, and everything in between. How does the way our eat reflect who we are? Join Andy Ciccone from the Poor Proles Almanac and Dr. Ayesha Khan from Disorderland as they explore topics covered in their Zine "The Gastropocene", a spinoff of Cosmic Anarchy.
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The Kukah Centre (TKC) is a Nigeria-based policy research institute, founded by Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto.
The Centre that treats political leadership as a collaborative exercise that requires multiple governance structures at various levels.
Interfaith dialogue is at the core of the Centre’s work and involves actively promoting conversations among Nigeria’s faith communities, as well as between leaders in faith and public policy.
The Kukah Centre aspires to become Nigeria’s leading institution by providing support for inclusive dialogue. -
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