{"podcast":{"title":"Jamaica News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"jamaica-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7859260","podcast_index_feed_id":7859260,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/jamaica-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/cover/510fe8a2-c01d-451b-b119-82af10cc8c46.png","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1393,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story. Jamaica News Today delivers fast, focused updates on the stories shaping Jamaica and the Caribbean—covering Kingston, Montego Bay, government, business, tourism, culture, and more. Stay informed with quick, reliable daily briefings designed for listeners on the go. From breaking headlines to the developments that matter most, this is your daily snapshot of Jamaica. Produced by AI as part of The Daily News Now network. Advertise with us: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T02:18:07.710622+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jamaica-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7859260"},"episode":{"title":"Professor Agard's Legacy in Environmental Science","slug":"professor-agard-s-legacy-in-environmental-science","published_at":"2026-06-22T11:12:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jamaica-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7859260/professor-agard-s-legacy-in-environmental-science","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jamaica-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7859260","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1de3d82a-9d7c-4577-abe8-3abba7ace1c0.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/1de3d82a-9d7c-4577-abe8-3abba7ace1c0.mp3","summary":"Emeritus Professor John Agard, a towering figure in environmental science, has died at 71, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work that reshaped climate policy—especially for small island nations. A key architect of environmental legislation on noise, water, and land use, he helped establish vital protected areas like Matura Natural Park and Nariva Swamp. His influence echoed globally as a lead IPCC author whose work contributed to a Nobel Peace Prize, and as a contributor to landmark assessments like the Millennium Ecosystem and UNEP Global Outlook. As chair of Trinidad and Tobago’s Environmental Management Authority, he forged the nation’s National Environmental Policy. His unwavering commitment to sustainability and justice continues to inspire generations. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7c6db54219247c17","meta_description":"Emeritus Professor John Agard, a towering figure in environmental science, has died at 71, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work that reshaped cl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":74,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/jamaica-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7859260/episodes/professor-agard-s-legacy-in-environmental-science/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/jamaica-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7859260/professor-agard-s-legacy-in-environmental-science.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}