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TED Radio Hour
Abandoned Places
Sep 8, 2023
Evolutionary biologist, entrepreneur, urban renewal expert, and conservationist share stories about bringing new life to abandoned places. Topics include genetic adaptation of wolves in Chernobyl, rapid evolution in African elephants, benefits of circular cities, rebuilding Detroit one lot at a time, and tracking bears for coexistence.
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- Non-lethal tools such as GPS tracking and bear-resistant bins are being developed to reduce negative encounters between polar bears and humans, but the ultimate solution lies in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.
- Detroit Future City is transforming abandoned lots in the city into green spaces and sustainable gardens, improving neighborhood aesthetics and promoting biodiversity, climate resilience, and community.
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The impact of climate change on polar bears
Polar bears are facing habitat loss due to climate change, as melting terrain and ice leave them stuck on land for longer periods. This leads to hunger and a search for food, often resulting in conflicts with humans. To mitigate this, non-lethal tools are being developed, such as GPS tracking and bear-resistant bins, to reduce negative encounters between polar bears and humans. However, the ultimate solution lies in reducing carbon emissions and addressing climate change.
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