by Robert Pinsky
39 Ways to Save the Planet - Polluter Pays
There are already examples around the world where the manufacturer helps to pay for the safe disposal of waste from their goods once used - such as electronic items or bottles. But what about the carbon dioxide produced from fossil fuels?
Tom hears about the 'Carbon Take Back Obligation' concept - in which oil and gas producers would have to capture and store C02 - ratcheting up from 1% of what they produce by 2023, to 10% in 2030 and 100% by 2050. Some say it's impossible to meet the aims of the Paris Climate Agreement without it.
But where would all that carbon dioxide go? How much storage space would we need for it and how much of the cost would trickle down to the petrol pump?
Dr Tamsin Edwards of King's College, London, armed with statistics gathered by the Royal Geographical Society, joins Tom to add up the numbers.
Producer: Anne-Marie Bullock
Researcher: Sarah Goodman
Produced in conjunction with the Royal Geographical Society. Particular thanks for this episode to Professor Stephen Peake of the Open University and Dr Chris Hope of the University of Cambridge.
For more information on the Carbon Take Back Obligation www.carbontakeback.org
Everything Everywhere Daily - Longitude
Navigation on the open ocean is extremely difficult. It is a skill that takes years to master.
Even with years of skill, an experienced mariner was still able to ground their ship on an unseen reef, underwater rocks, or a sandbar, because they didn’t know their precise location.
The main problem, which was unsolved for centuries, was determining your longitude.
Learn more about the longitude problem, and how it was eventually solved, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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Audio Poem of the Day - Aristotle
By Billy Collins
Everything Everywhere Daily - The Tallest Structures Throughout History
Standing next to an extremely tall structure can be an exhilarating experience. Something which was no less exhilarating to early humans.
Ever since humans created the first pile of rocks, we have been trying to build ever-larger piles of rocks. These piles of rocks eventually evolved into structures hundreds of meters tall.
Learn more about the structures which have held the title of the tallest in the world, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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the memory palace - Episode 179: Keyhole
The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.
A note on notes: We’d much rather you just went into each episode of The Memory Palace cold. And just let the story take you where it well. So, we don’t suggest looking into the show notes first.
Music:
Individuation by Eluvium
Kola - Lighthouse Version by amiina
Seeming by Helios
Portrait Gallery by Luke Howard
Disillusionment for the Emotional Type by You’ll Never Get to Heaven
Clouds by Hiroshi Yoshimura
Notes:
Curious City - Art, Protest And The Trial Of The Chicago 8
In 1969, Chicago was home to one of history’s most high-profile trials. Known as the Trial of the Chicago 8 — and sometimes the Trial of the Chicago 7 — the trial pitted anti-war protesters against the federal government. Eight men were accused of conspiring to incite a riot during protests that took place in Chicago during the Democratic National Convention of 1968. Outside the courtroom, protesters and onlookers gathered. Some chanted to free the men. Some came with signs and posters of protest and solidarity. In this episode, reporter Arionne Nettles explores the intersection of art and protest movements as she tries to track down the artist behind one of these posters.
The Improvement Association - Chapter Four: ‘Let Them Pull the Red Wagon’
With the PAC’s reputation suffering because of years of cheating accusations and resentment stirring within its ranks, a prominent member turns against the leadership. Nevertheless, Horace and his closest allies make a bold move by supporting a political upset at the center of the county.
Audio Poem of the Day - A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning
By John Donne
Everything Everywhere Daily - The Thirty Mile Zone
Hollywood is known the world over for being the center of the motion picture industry.
But did you ever wonder why the movie business is centered there or why it hasn’t moved somewhere else?
Well, it all has to do with a clause in various union contracts.
Learn more about the Thirty Mile Zone, or the TMZ, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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