176: How To Be Human In A Warming World | Dr. Kimberly Nicholas

We welcome on our Earth Day episode Dr. Kim Nicholas, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science at Lund and author of UNDER THE SKY WE MAKE: How to be Human in a Warming World. We discuss the emotional side of the climate crisis – coping with feelings of fear, and nurturing your passions in becoming the best climate citizenRead more

175: Bees, Butterflies, + Native Gardens | Dr. Gail Langellotto

The episode all about pollinators! We’re joined by Dr. Gail Langellotto, professor of Horticulture, Entomology, and Master Gardener Program at Oregon State University. We learn about healthy gardens, the value of native plants, and what we really mean when we say “save the bees!”. This conversation is friendly and value-packed for the novice (read: me,Read more

174: Mitigating Climate Change | Unpacking News Headlines on the latest IPCC WGIII Report

This episode is a new style I’m excited about! We are listening to and expanding upon five soundbites from news media this week from experts on the latest IPCC Working Group III report, focused on Mitigation. Topics include public health, extreme weather, climate solutions, and how much time we truly have left to combat theRead more

173: How To Spot Greenwashing

Earth Month campaigns are upon us! Let’s break down some examples of buzzwords, like “clean,” “eco-friendly,” “earth conscious”… things that mean basically nothing without clear, measurable definitions! We use Girlfriend Collective as an example of brand that is backing up claims of environmental commitments and ethicality (and what we’re looking for in other brands). WeRead more

172: Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine is All About Fossil Fuels | Dr. Sweta Chakraborty

The current crisis in Ukraine is an unfortunate lesson in the dangers of fossil fuel dependency. We’re joined by renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Sweta Chakraborty to better understand how Russia’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine is clearly, inexplicably linked to the global oil market, and how we as everyday consumers are both feelingRead more

171: What Is Environmental Racism?

Let’s better understand a term that *a lot* of our conversations here are founded on: environmental racism. We better understand what injustices upon BIPOC communities look like, how they may be legally combatted, and the adjacent valuable concept of intersectionality. More for you: Ep 111 with Leah Thomas on Intersectional Environmentalism; How Race and CultureRead more

170: Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard | Book Club with Kathleen Sheppard, Tiller Swim

We’re breaking down the golden standard manual of ethical entrepreneurship: Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard. We read this month with Kathleen Sheppard, founder of sustainable swimwear and activewear line Tiller. We discuss fundraising (her two super successful Kickstarter campaigns!) and what we learned fromRead more

169: How Climate Change is Impacting Communities + Ecosystems | IPCC AR6 WG2 Lead Authors Dr. Libby Jewett + Dr. Kirstin Holsman of NOAA

The latest global climate report was released this Monday! The IPCC’s AR6 Working Group 2 report summarizes the current climate science around adaptation, and the socio-economic and governance impacts of climate change. I’m excited to be joined by lead authors Dr. Libby Jewett, founding Director of the NOAA Ocean Acidification Program, and Dr. Kirstin Holsman,Read more

168: Why Does Texas Lose Power During Storms? Power Grid 101 + The History of Electricity in the US

When you plug in to an outlet or flip a switch, I bet you don’t think twice about if power will actually come from that action. One of our favorite things to talk about over here is science that influences our everyday lives – which happens to be science we just don’t know about whenRead more

167: Eco Couture, Textiles, Award Show Fashion | Red Carpet Green Dress, Suzy Amis Cameron + Samata

We’re rewinding to a fabulous conversation on sustainable red carpet fashion, the future of textiles, and fashion houses’ environmental commitments. We’re joined by Suzy Amis Cameron, founder, and Samata, CEO, of Red Carpet Green Dress. We unpack issues around blanket sustainability statements, and discuss how both celebrities and the fashion industry can move towards aRead more