Fighting Failure

Agriculture, Part 3

On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning fertilisers and their (over)usage, the alternatives to them and an interesting article.

Note: Throughout these show notes I will use the UK spelling of fertiliser. Many people prefer to spell it as fertilizer, especially in the USA.

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REDD+ Demographic

EPA Statistic

Trading Economics Statistic

Importance of Nitrogen for plants

Global Warming Potential - how methane is worse than Carbon Dioxide

Benefits of Fertilisers

Harms of too much manure

Compost Information

Inorganic Fertilisers

Our Instagram

Cow Manure - Pasture/Confined

Runoff Prevention

Multiculture

You Eat Microplastics

Nitrate Poisoning - humans not fish

Harmful Effects of Chemical Fertiliser

Impact of Fertilisers on Water Quality

Agriculture, Part 2

On this episode hosted by Hisham Kanaan, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning pesticide usage, the alternatives to pesticides and an interesting Nat Geo article.

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REDD+ Statistic

EPA Statistic

Trading Economics Statistic

Scientific Reports Statistic

Health risks of pesticides

Health risks of pesticides for pregnant women

Health risks of pesticides for other animals

Effects of pesticides on germination

Pesticide Alternatives

Biocontrol

Natural Barriers

Polyculture (or multiculture - both words from Latin; I tried finding an all-Greek version but I don't think that Greek words regarding growth and cultivation have made their way into English. Contact me if you know otherwise!)

Chilli Oils - I couldn't find anything suggesting or disproving that chilli oils are what make them beneficial in polyculture. Contact us if you know otherwise.

"The Link" - comprehensive guide on multiculture

Eggshell Cracks

DDT

Banned pesticides

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On this episode: We discuss random stuff while waiting for Hisho to re-join the call.

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Agriculture, Part 1

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On this episode: We discuss the problems facing veganism & vegetarianism, the solutions to those problems, and why avocados can be worse for the environment than chickens.

Listen to the deleted scene from this episode - Oscar and Sandhya chat whilst Hisho is offline [hilarious]

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Show Notes:

Demographic from REDD

Aquaculture

EPA statistic

Map of US land usage (article)

Map of US land usage (image)

60 harvests left animation

Soil Fertility

Desertification

Permaculture

NOTE: Water diversion can be illegal, so it is best done in small amounts and with appropriate permission.

Aphids

Alternative Tilling Forms

Greenpeace Video

BBC Article

Further Reading:

Agriculture causes 80% of tropical deforestation

Agribusiness and Deforestation

Soil Erosion

Why soy is so bad for the Amazon

Transportation, Part 4

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On this episode: We discuss the problems facing hydrogen, the solutions to those problems, and how hydrogen can be used as a solution to other problems.

Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

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Show Notes / Corrections / Further Reading:

Hydrogen in oil refining

Steam reforming

Hydrogen Energy Density

The different colours of hydrogen

Correction for 6:05 - we didn't end up discussing this, so here's the idea: use current oil/LNG infrastructure to transport hydrogen.

Law of Conservation of Energy

Correction for 7:20 - this is not technically true. We are not creating the hydrogen, but breaking it apart from water/methane/insert. The bonds between hydrogen and the other elements in these substances are usually covalent, and thus difficult to break, which is why it requires a large amount of energy.

Correction for 9:55 - rain doesn't immediately translate to increased output from hydro. However, hydro can still vary based on weather.

Learn more about electric planes

Hydrogen Train

City Beautiful Video

The Truth about Nikola

Real Engineering

New Scientist

New Scientist Podcast Episode

Airbus ZeroE

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Toyota Hydrogen Car

Ozone Depleting Substances

Transportation, Part 3.141592653...

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On this episode: We discuss the problems facing space travel and the solutions to those problems.

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Show Notes / Corrections / Further Reading:

Chart showing emissions from transport

Space Emissions

Debris

Soyuz Train

Space Rubbish Truck 🇨🇭

SpaceX Starship

Mark Rober Video

SMAP Satellite

Veritasium Asteroid Video

NASA spinoff technologies

Transportation, Part 3

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On this episode: We discuss the problems facing global supply chains and the solutions to those problems.

Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

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Show Notes / Corrections / Further Reading:

Chart showing emissions from transport

It seems I was wrong. In the UK, freight rail only makes up 12% of rail transport.

Shipping's impact on the environment

Great Barrier Reef Threats

Truck emissions standards

American Truck

European Truck

Nikola

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Meat Fork

The problem with putting big engines on a small plane

Ship Fuel Issues

Note for 26:30 - Hisho talks about problems for local shipping companies, which is a valid concern, however most multinational shipping companies are based out of poorer countries, not only smaller shipping companies of those countries.

Electric Ships

Dinghy Sailing

Rotating Sail

RTG Nuclear Energy

Breaking Bad - BBC

Euro 6

GMS - Cash Buyer

Transportation, Part 2

On this episode: We discuss the problems facing air travel and the solutions to those problems.

Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

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Show Notes / Corrections / Further Reading:

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Chart showing emissions from transport

Contrails

CO2e

Greenhouse Gas

Greenhouse Effect

Climate Change

Correction for 3:28 - Fewer airplanes took off due to Covid-19, however we are talking about the pre-Covid trend.

Plane Emissions Per Person

Note: In general, when we say domestic, we often mean local, e.g. within the EU.

Government Airline Bailouts - Greenpeace

Frequent Flier

Note for 6:30 - What I mean by efficiency in planes is that planes are reaching the limit of how little fuel they can use for what they are trying to achieve. This is obviously hugely efficient compared to land transport, but it is efficient for what it is.

Electric Aircraft

Energy Density of Different Fuels

Cycling Holidays

Correction for 10:30 - Eat foods.

New Zealand

Thuma Forest - Not much info that I could find!

Correction for 12:20 - Mozambique is not beautiful once you get there.

Kashmir

Vermont

Negative Externality

Switzerland 🇨🇭 Airline Tax Levies

Paris Agreement

New Scientist

New Scientist Podcast

Hydrogen Aircraft - There does seem to be a turbofan-style aircraft!

Correction for 25:20 - Grey hydrogen creates emissions not fossil fuels 🤣

Transportation, Part 1.61...

On this episode hosted by Oscar Archibald, we discuss the multitude of problems concerning passenger rail, potential solutions and an interesting BBC article.

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Chart showing emissions from transport

Correction for 1:30 - There are less emissions per person because of efficiency 

The Man in Seat 61 - Great Train Travel Website

BBC Article

Transportation, Part 1.

On this episode: We discuss the problems facing EVs and the solutions to those problems.

Fighting Failure is a podcast from Oscar, Hisho and Sandhya. Every fortnight we bring you new and interesting solutions to different problems that face our planet. Make sure to follow us wherever you get your podcasts.

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Show Notes / Further Reading:

Chart showing emissions from transport

Telecommuting

Average Commute in the US

There are probably around 25,000 aircraft currently in service. There are more cars in Oxford.

Maersk Climate Goals

Sleeper Train

Hydrogen transport via pipelines

"The most striking thing is that, due to the energy intensive nature of battery production, it takes roughly 120,000 kilometres of use for the e-Golf to have a lower emissions." - Financial Times

Tesla's Battery Supply Problem - Real Engineering

EV Prices

Hydrogen Energy Density

Energy Stores and Transfers

Different EV Plugs

Edison v. Westinghouse

Car Share Scheme

Green Energy Supplier

Correction: There are two hydro dams across the Shire

Cobalt Mining in the DRC

UK Petrol and Diesel Car Ban

US v. EU - Public Transport

TfL Cable Car

EU CCS Directive

Nikola

The Truth About Nikola

Humans Need Not Apply

The EV Charging Problem

What Happened to Electric Cars?

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