On April 15, 2011, the indigenous Purepecha community of Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, rebelled against organized crime, the logging industry, and corrupt government agencies. They used sticks,

On April 15, 2011, the indigenous Purepecha community of Cheran, Michoacan, Mexico, rebelled against organized crime, the logging industry, and corrupt government agencies. They used sticks, rocks, and bottle rockets to resist their "narco-government" that pillaged sacred forests.

Since then, Cheran has ousted all political parties and local/state police, seizing offices, weapons, and vehicles. The community re-established traditional self-governance, featuring a council of elders, a community police ("ronda"), and its "Guarda Bosques" (Forest Keepers) defense team.

What can nature teach us about community, democracy, and technology in an age of rapid AI and climate crises? The AskNature Podcast explores this, inviting a shift from isolated extraction to a

What can nature teach us about community, democracy, and technology in an age of rapid AI and climate crises? The AskNature Podcast explores this, inviting a shift from isolated extraction to a declaration of interdependence.

In Episode 5, author Baratunde Thurston discusses remembering our belonging to each other and the Earth. Tune in to learn how to move beyond techno-fascism and embrace our roles as true, interconnected global citizens. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute, and Andrew Howley, this podcast is a project of The Biomimicry Institute.

Author and designer Julia Watson challenges us to look beyond high-tech solutions for climate-resilient design. Instead, she advocates for nature-positive approaches by embracing the

Author and designer Julia Watson challenges us to look beyond high-tech solutions for climate-resilient design. Instead, she advocates for nature-positive approaches by embracing the multi-generational genius of LO-TEK infrastructure, integrating ancestral knowledge with contemporary technology.

Tune into Episode 4 of the AskNature Podcast to delve deeper. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, this episode travels from Iraq's 6,500-year-old floating reed islands to explore how indigenous knowledge can design the infrastructures of contemporary cities. The AskNature Podcast is a project of The Biomimicry Institute, with sound design by Simon Thomas George and Lucas Murray, and senior producer Ayoade Balogun.

Natural navigator Tristan Gooley reveals that nature's every shape and color is a solution to a problem, emphasizing that nothing is random and everything is connected. The AskNature Podcast helps

Natural navigator Tristan Gooley reveals that nature's every shape and color is a solution to a problem, emphasizing that nothing is random and everything is connected. The AskNature Podcast helps us decipher these clues in the more-than-human world.

In Episode 3, delve into the two pillars of wayfinding and learn how a simple five-minute walk can unlock your brain's evolutionary potential. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon, CEO of the Biomimicry Institute, and Chief Editor Andrew Howley, the AskNature Podcast is a project of The Biomimicry Institute.

Robin Wall Kimmerer emphasizes the transformative power of stories to shift our worldview. She suggests living "as if the world is a gift for which I need to be grateful, for which I need to

Robin Wall Kimmerer emphasizes the transformative power of stories to shift our worldview. She suggests living "as if the world is a gift for which I need to be grateful, for which I need to reciprocate, for whom I am accountable," believing that a changed narrative can align our behaviors with nature.

Kimmerer joins AskNature to discuss cultural biomimicry, blending Western science with traditional ecological knowledge to navigate climate uncertainty. She also champions Plant Baby Plant, a grassroots movement encouraging people to "Raise a garden, and raise a ruckus!" Discover more at plantbabyplant.com.

This episode is hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, and is a project of The Biomimicry Institute.

“What is the design intent of our lives?” The AskNature Podcast, a project of The Biomimicry Institute, explores this question. In its premiere episode, Janine Benyus and Christiana Figueres

“What is the design intent of our lives?” The AskNature Podcast, a project of The Biomimicry Institute, explores this question. In its premiere episode, Janine Benyus and Christiana Figueres discuss biomimicry, belonging, and living in relationship with the natural world.

Figueres urges mindfulness in our actions, words, and thoughts, believing a more loving approach would transform our world. Benyus adds that our personal connection to nature is cultivable. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon and Andrew Howley, this episode will shift your perspective on nature, design, and daily choices, reminding us to listen with humility. Episode 1 premieres May 27th.

This video essay explores the potential for the Iran War to escalate Trump's warmongering, driven by American oil imperialism and fossil fascism. It examines how the U.S. war machine's actions in

This video essay explores the potential for the Iran War to escalate Trump's warmongering, driven by American oil imperialism and fossil fascism. It examines how the U.S. war machine's actions in Iran, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, carry global ramifications for vital resources like oil, helium, and fertilizer. The essay advocates for international ecosocialism as a solution.

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Facing unprecedented ecological and social challenges, The AskNature Podcast explores how looking to nature can guide our future. It uncovers nature-inspired strategies for resilience, innovation,

Facing unprecedented ecological and social challenges, The AskNature Podcast explores how looking to nature can guide our future. It uncovers nature-inspired strategies for resilience, innovation, and systemic change, bringing together diverse voices to answer this crucial question.

Season 1 focuses on the exponential impact of reconnecting with nature, featuring guests like Janine Benyus, Christiana Figueres, and Robin Wall Kimmerer. Hosted by Amanda Sturgeon (CEO, Biomimicry Institute) and Andrew Howley, this project from The Biomimicry Institute premieres Episode 1 on May 27th.

This radio program series informs Tanzanian listeners about transition minerals and the critical importance of a Just Energy Transition.

Produced by Mathias Thooko (Maasai, Loliondo FM),

This radio program series informs Tanzanian listeners about transition minerals and the critical importance of a Just Energy Transition.

Produced by Mathias Thooko (Maasai, Loliondo FM), the series features research and voices from Shomet Naingisa, Tadeus Clamian, Kooya Timan, Simon Melau, and Christopher Mollel, all members of the Maasai community.

Music used with permission includes "Anania2" by The Baba Project and "Burn your village to the ground" by The Halluci Nation.