Ep 69 - Who Run the World

Girls! In honor of Women's History Month, Vanessa Conroy from Feminist Communities for Climate Justice joins us to discuss their work to achieve climate justice informed by feminist and community development principles. Their organization recognizes the intersectional relationship between climate change and social justice, and that climate must be considered in every policy decision we make. Vanessa discusses these issues, and the ways in which the climate crisis disproportionately affects women and other marginalized groups  Resources discussed in this episode:

• It's Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach

• The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet by Leah Thomas

• Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and Energy by Jennie C. Stephens

• Climate Justice: Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future by Mary Robinson

• Mary Robinson Foundation Principles of Climate Justice

• Feminist Communities for Climate Justice National Women's Council 

• Feminist Communities for Climate Justice Community Work Ireland 

• National Women's Council Ireland Twitter

• National Women's Council Ireland Instagram 

• Community Work Ireland Twitter 

• Vanessa Conroy Twitter

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Ep 64 - Wide Open Spaces

The benefits of travel and exploration are many, but these activities can have a profound impact on the environment. Oliver Winter, CEO & Founder of a&o Hostels, shares tips for how to travel more responsibly and discusses how a&o Hostels is helping travellers reduce their environmental impact. He also shares insights into how climate-conscious travellers are shaping the travel industry and offers advice for others in the industry looking to implement greener practices. Resources discussed in this episode:

• a&o Hostels

• a&o Hostels Facebook

• a&o Hostels Instagram

• a&o Hostels TikTok

• a&o Hostels LinkedIn 

• Oliver Winter LinkedIn

• Green Sign Certification

• How to Avoid a Climate Disaster book by Bill Gates

• South Pole (carbon credits)

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Ep 61 - Food for the Soul

In this episode Jennifer talks with Clara AgborTabi, Alumni and Partnerships Co-Coordinator for Soul Fire Farm, about their experience working with the land and helping others develop a deeper relationship with nature. They discuss how Soul Fire Farm is uprooting racism and revolutionizing the food system, as well as their experience as Research Assistant for the book Black Earth Wisdom: Soulful Conversations with Black Environmentalists, by Leah Penniman. The book explores Black people’s spiritual and scientific connection to the land, waters, and climate through a series of interviews with various Black environmentalists. Resources discussed in this episode:

• Farming While Black book

• Soul Fire Farm website

• Soul Fire Farm Facebook

• Soul Fire Farm Instagram

• Soul Fire Farm Twitter

• Soul Fire Farm YouTube

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Ep 60 - Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose

Single-use plastic has only been around for a short time, but it has had a profound impact on our health and the environment. Lauren Gropper, Founder and CEO of Repurpose, joins us to discuss the plastic problem and how Repurpose is using plant waste to make alternatives to disposables. She also explains what PFAS (aka forever chemicals) are, and why we should avoid them. Resources discussed in this episode:

• Repurpose

• Repurpose Facebook

• Repurpose Twitter

• Repurpose Instagram

• Repurpose Pinterest

• Repurpose TikTok

• Center for Environmental Health

• A Plastic Ocean documentary

• Seaspiracy documentary

• Story of Stuff documentary

• Kiss the Ground documentary

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Ep 54 - The Earth Without Art is Just Eh

This month we talk with Viktória Pikovská from Victory Art about the importance of art as a means of creativity as well as a tool for activism. Viktória shares suggestions for ways both artists and consumers can produce and consume art more sustainably, and gives examples of eco-conscious practices in the art industry. Resources discussed in this episode:

• Victory Art Website

• Victory Art Facebook

• Victory Art Instagram

• Victory Art Twitter

• Victory Art LinkedIn

• To Life! Eco Art in Pursuit of a Sustainable Planet

• Eco Friendly Art

• Magdaléna Ševčík

• Andrea Ehret

• Tomáš Libertíny

• Ai Weiwei

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Ep 53 - Bird is the Word

Have you heard? This month's show is all about birds! We talk with Anna Matthews from the American Bird Conservancy about the important role birds play in the environment, the threats they face, and ways we can all help protect them. Anna also shares best practices for current and aspiring birdwatchers. Resources discussed in this episode:

• American Bird Conservancy

• American Bird Conservancy Twitter

• American Bird Conservancy Instagram

• American Bird Conservancy Facebook

• Anna Matthews LinkedIn

• Articles:

  • Misguiding Lights: American Bird Conservancy Highlights Artificial Light's Link To Bird-Glass Collisions

  • Bird-Strike Prevention: How to Stop Birds From Hitting Windows

• 3 Billion Birds initiative

• Audubon Conservation Ranching (Bird-friendly Beef)

• Bird-friendly Coffee (Smithsonian)

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology

• eBird

• iNaturalist

• Life of Birds (David Attenborough documentary)

• Master Naturalists

• Merlin Bird ID App

• Migratory Bird Joint Ventures

• National Audubon Society

• National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America

• Oaks and Prairies Joint Venture

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Ep 51 - It Runs in the Family

Raising kids can be a challenge, and doing it in a way that is eco and morally conscious even more so. Manda Aufochs Gillespie, host of the podcast Raising Greener Teens and author of Green Mama & Green Mama-to-be, joins us to discuss how she came to be known as the 'Green Mama,' and how to address some of the unique experiences associated with raising teenagers. Resources discussed in this show:

• Raising Greener Teens podcast

• The Green Mama

• Manda on Facebook

• Manda on Instagram

• Manda on Twitter

• Manda on Pinterest

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Ep 45 - Cleaning Up Our Act

Humans have made a mess of the planet, and it's time to clean it up! Susan Sherrod, PhD, CSE, CERP, PWS, Senior Ecologist with Biohabitats, joins us to discuss ecological restoration and the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems. Resources discussed in this episode:

• Green Building Council (LEED)

• Wildlands Restoration

• Society for Ecological Restoration

• The Urban Farm

• Biohabitats

• UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration

• Dr. Susan Sherrod LinkedIn

• Biohabitats Twitter

• Biohabitats Instagram

• Biohabitats Facebook

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Ep 44 - The Bare Necessities

How do we live a simpler life that is more in tune with the natural world? Permaculture invites us to work with nature rather than against it. Jennifer talks with Taelor Monroe from the Austin Permaculture Guild about what permaculture is and how to implement it into all aspects of our lives. Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Gaia's Garden: A Guide to Home-scale Permaculture

• Earth User's Guide to Permaculture

• Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, Volume 1: Guiding Principles to Welcome Rain Into Your Life and Landscape

• Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World

• The Barefoot Architect

• The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure

• Geoff Lawton Permaculture

• Austin Permaculture Guild (APG)

• APG Facebook

• APG Instagram

• APG Twitter

• Email Taelor: taelor@austinperm.com

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Ep 42 - Food for Thought

Farming has changed drastically over the years, but is it for the best? Regenerative farmer and author James Rebanks joins us to discuss the evolution of farming and how he's working to transition his farm away from the industrial system that has become so pervasive around the world. We also discuss his new book Pastoral Song, released in the US in August 2021. Resources discussed in this episode:

• James' book Pastoral Song

• James Rebanks Twitter

• James Rebanks Instagram

• Michael Pollan's books, In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilemma

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