Revealing the false promises of synthetic biology (interview with rebecca burgess of fibershed, part 1)
In this podcast episode, Rebecca sheds light on how we came to globalize our fashion system; the known and unknown health effects associated with the AZO dyes frequently used on textiles; why she calls synthetic biology a “false solution” to the varied issues they claim to be able to address; and more.
Supporting energy sovereignty by providing access to solar power (interview with dory trimble of honnold foundation)
In this podcast episode, Dory sheds light on how a lack of access to energy today is tied to and perpetuates social inequity; why achieving energy sovereignty for vulnerable communities is vital for them to be able to reclaim their local decision-making power; and more.
Building empathy through deep and intentional photojournalism (interview with josué rivas of natives photograph)
In this podcast episode, Josué sheds light on what the lack of diversity in our media newsrooms has meant for our public discourse and understanding of underrepresented communities; how intentional photojournalism and storytelling can help us build empathy for one another as fellow humans, rather than perpetuate stereotypes or cause divide; and more.
Using political science to inform how we can best effectuate change (interview with amy lewis of wild foundation)
In this podcast episode, Amy sheds light on some surprising lessons regarding the relationship between policy and science; why WILD Foundation is working to conserve half of our planet; and more.
Turning fear into community-based activism with sunrise movement (interview with steven marquardt of sunrise movement)
In this podcast episode, Steven sheds light on why he wasn't interested at first in getting political and what changed his mind; how you can get started, taking and leading community-based action; and more.
What arthropods can teach us about social-emotional learning (interview with kristie reddick and jessica honaker of the bug chicks)
In this podcast episode, Kristie and Jessica shed light on whether there is any evolutionary reasoning behind our fear and aversion to bugs; how arthropods have shaped our modern human civilization throughout the course of our history; and more.
How affordable housing impacts public health and environmental justice (interview with pete gombert of indiedwell and goodwell)
In this podcast episode, Pete sheds light on what it means for companies and organizations to meet GoodWell's minimum ethical standard for how they treat their employees; how affordable housing is connected to public health and environmental justice; and more.
Acknowledging climate change as a public health threat that will affect everyone (interview with dr. Mark vossler of physicians for social responsibility)
In this podcast episode, Mark sheds light on why we have to talk more about our nuclear arms race within the context of sustainability; how environmental injustice plays out within the field of medicine and healthcare; and more.
How the regenerative organic certification is raising the bar for agricultural practices (interview with elizabeth whitlow of the regenerative organic alliance)
In this podcast episode, Elizabeth sheds light on how we can tell regenerative agriculture apart to support it with our purchases through the Regenerative Organic Certification that is rolling out later this year in 2020, and more.
Realizing the power we each have to enact positive change (interview with activist dr. Mustafa santiago ali)
In this podcast episode, Dr. Ali sheds light on what the EPA has succeeded on or fallen short of doing in the past decade; the vital connection between hip hop, culture, and sustainability; and more.
Enjoying and exploring wild spaces to sustain environmental activism (interview with michael brune of sierra club)
In this podcast episode, Michael Brune sheds light on why we cannot forget about exploring and enjoying nature as a part of our environmental work; the role of mobilizing grassroots efforts to leverage the power of a collective in driving societal change; and more.
Connecting underrepresented youth to the outdoors and careers in conservation (interview with angelou ezeilo of greening youth foundation)
In this podcast episode, Angelou sheds light on the consequences of having a lack of diversity within federal land management agencies and outdoor apparel companies; how more diverse representation within the environmental movement can transform the ways we approach conservation and engagement with nature; and more.
Using biochar to restore our biological and manmade carbon cycle (interview with researcher kathleen draper)
In this podcast episode, Kathleen sheds light on how we can redirect biological waste towards the creation of biochar, turning that source of carbon from waste to resource; why we need to talk more about biochar and its potential for helping to restore our carbon cycle; and more.
Remaining critical of the health and safety guidelines provided by governmental agencies (interview with stephen tan of cascadia law)
In this podcast episode, Stephen sheds light on the role of litigation in shaping and influencing environmental policy; why we need to question the credibility of conventional authorities, such as governmental agencies; and more.
Creating community gardens in food deserts to improve access to good health (interview with rob horton of trap garden)
In this podcast episode, Rob sheds light on how food deserts play into a larger systemic injustice for low-income communities; how we can build more community gardens to improve the access and affordability of healthy, fresh foods; and more.