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How science is helping us restore the Earth’s atmosphere

In his book, Into The Clear Blue Sky, Rob Jackson asks an important question, can we really restore the Earth’s atmosphere within our lifetime? He talks us through how this could be possible through technology and genuine effort from civilisation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  Free will is an illusion. Here’s why

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  What is toxic positivity, and how can you avoid it?

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  Life as a brain surgeon

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  The healing power of nature

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  Why you're probably not getting enough fibre – and how to fix it

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  Surprising facts about weird animal abilities

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  How thinking more radically can help us see the bigger picture

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  Why your plants are more intelligent than you think

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  How science can help us predict the future

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  Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities

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  Superhumans and the end of ageing: Renowned futurist Ray Kurzweil's vision…

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  How fungi is vital to life on Earth

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  Peak Performance: Have we reached peak human athletics performance?

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  Peak Performance: How to recover faster and come back stronger

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  Peak Performance: The secret tricks athletes use to strengthen their willp…