Earth Day 2050 – A World News Report

04/22/25 • 29 min

🔎 Episode Overview

Step into the future for a special Earth Day broadcast unlike any other. From rising seas in Bangladesh to the climate-solidarity corridors of Cascadia, this immersive episode of Math, Science, History explores the realities of our changing planet, told as if the year is 2050.

You’ll hear breaking climate reports from around the globe, fictional interviews with future experts, and a closing message that brings us back to the present, reminding us that the future is not yet written, and that there’s still time to shape it.

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

Climate migration is already happening—by 2050, hundreds of millions may be displaced, but how we respond now determines what kind of world they move into.

Not all nations will follow the same path—Canada, in this imagined future, became a global beacon of justice, cooperation, and climate leadership. It's a reminder that bold, humane action is possible.

Your voice matters—climate change isn’t only about science. It’s about justice, storytelling, memory, and imagination. The future will reflect the values we fight for today.

🏛 Links & Resources:

Climate Reality Project – Global climate leadership training

Indigenous Climate Action – Land-centered climate justice

350.org – Campaigns to end fossil fuels

David Suzuki Foundation – Canadian science + policy advocacy

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🔎 Episode Overview

🧠 What You’ll Learn:

Climate migration is already happening—by 2050, hundreds of millions may be displaced, but how we respond now determines what kind of world they move into.

Your voice matters—climate change isn’t only about science. It’s about justice, storytelling, memory, and imagination. The future will reflect the values we fight for today.

🏛 Links & Resources:

Climate Reality Project – Global climate leadership training

Indigenous Climate Action – Land-centered climate justice

350.org – Campaigns to end fossil fuels

David Suzuki Foundation – Canadian science + policy advocacy

AI voices by ElevenLabs. Try it out for your projects! My affiliate link is here: https://try.elevenlabs.io/qhh6dk0ikse6

🔗 Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com 📚 To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h

🌍 Let’s Connect!

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FLASHCARDS: Gerrymandering and the Math Behind the Maps

🔎 Episode Overview In this episode of Math, Science, History, we explore one of the most quietly powerful forces in American democracy: gerrymandering. From its origin over 200 years ago to its impact on today’s elections, gerrymandering is both a political weapon and a mathematical puzzle.

We break down the mathematical principles used to detect gerrymandering, explore real court cases in Southern states, and examine how computer science and voter data are used to both draw and fight unfair districts. You’ll also learn how other countries handle redistricting—and what the U.S. can learn from them.

Whether you're a math geek, a science lover, or just a concerned citizen, this episode gives you practical tools and knowledge to take action against one of the most manipulative practices in modern politics.

✅ 3 Things You Can Do to Stop Gerrymandering

Support Independent Redistricting Commissions Advocate for fair districting in your state by supporting or starting initiatives to create nonpartisan redistricting commissions.

Use Data Tools to Analyze Your District Explore your voting maps using free tools like Dave’s Redistricting App or PlanScore to see if your district is gerrymandered—and share your findings with your community.

Vote in State and Local Elections Remember, state legislators often control the redistricting process. Voting in state and judicial elections is one of the most powerful ways to influence how future maps are drawn.

📚 Resources to Learn More About Gerrymandering 🧠 Educational & Research-Based

Brennan Center for Justice – Redistricting & Gerrymandering In-depth articles, research, and legal updates on redistricting and voting rights.

Princeton Gerrymandering Project Offers tools, research, and nonpartisan analysis for creating and evaluating fair district maps.

FiveThirtyEight’s Gerrymandering Explainers Data journalism and interactive pieces exploring how gerrymandering affects elections.

🛠️ Tools for Public Use

Dave’s Redistricting App A powerful tool for citizens to draw, analyze, and compare congressional and state maps.

PlanScore Provides a scoring system to evaluate gerrymandering in district maps based on real election data.

📖 Books

Ratf**ked: The True Story Behind the Secret Plan to Steal America's Democracy by David Daley An investigative look into how gerrymandering has shaped U.S. politics post-2010.

Drawing the Lines: Constraints on Partisan Gerrymandering in U.S. Politics by Nicholas R. Seabrook A deeper academic and legal dive into how redistricting works and how it's abused.

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FLASHCARDS: Quick Easy Earth Day tips

🎙️ Episode Overview:

In this Earth Day special of Math Science History, host Gabrielle explores global solutions to climate change that are both practical and inspiring. From wind-powered Denmark to composting in India, this episode offers easy-to-adopt, science-backed tips from around the world that prove you don’t need a big budget to make a big impact.

With insights drawn from behavior science, environmental math, and everyday habits, Gabrielle breaks down how small local actions — like using LED lights, planting pollinator gardens, or reducing food waste — can have exponential global effects. Whether you're in a high-rise apartment or a rural village, this episode is filled with accessible ideas to help you live more sustainably and think globally.

🌱 3 Things You'll Learn in This Episode:

How people around the world — from Denmark to South Korea — are tackling environmental issues in innovative, everyday ways.

Practical sustainability habits you can implement immediately, no matter where you live.

The math and behavioral science behind why your small eco-friendly actions matter more than you think.

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