Explore every episode of the podcast The Carbon Connection
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| Creating the conditions for well-being in climate work with Jeanette Bronée | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:30:44 | |
SUMMARY Jeanette Bronée is a Carbon Almanac Network member and helped facilitate partnerships. In this episode, she offers insight into team building and how to create the conditions that sustain corporate teams in their climate work. Community-based organizations can also apply Jeanette's principles. Jeanette Bronée is a global keynote and two-time TEDx Speaker, culture strategist, and author of The Self-Care Mindset. Jeanette is rethinking self-care in the workplace as the foundation for peak performance, engagement, and a culture where people belong and work better together. As an internationally recognized self-care mindset expert, she has spoken at the United Nations, given keynotes across the US, and spoken to audiences on five continents. She shares the tools to reclaim agency and cultivate the human connection that helps us communicate and collaborate with curiosity and care to navigate challenges, innovate, and grow stronger together in our constantly changing reality. She gives us the C.A.R.E.-driven framework so we can change our relationship with self-care at work in order to be busy and healthy at the same time, cultivating a culture where people create impact and sustainable success together. Her clients include IBM, BlackRock, Lockheed Martin, Kaiser Permanente, Genentech, Microsoft, Facebook, ebay, Siemens, and more. Her new book, "The Self-Care Mindset, Rethinking How We Change and Grow, Harness Well-Being and Reclaim Work-Life Quality," is a book of tools to harness our human advantage to grow through adversity. LINKS The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Jeanette Bronée Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Sustainability in Dentistry with Dr. Rob Slater | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:38:18 | |
SUMMARY Today we're trying a new format for this podcast. When The Carbon Connection launched one year ago, the objective was to highlight climate conversations happening around the world. The plan was to collaborate with hosts and producers of other podcasts and highlight their conversations with guests. Click on the link in the show notes to see the conversations we've been able to share, thanks to the independent podcasters and teams with which we've had the opportunity to collaborate. Moving forward, we will continue to highlight climate conversations. This time we're sitting down with partners of The Carbon Almanac Network. In the podcast's new format, we'll speak with partners to learn more about their community engagement efforts, what has worked for them, what hasn't, and what they've learned. We begin this new journey by speaking with Dr. Rob Slater, founder of One Devonshire Place, a specialty orthodontics practice in England. Rob is also a podcast producer and contributor to The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. In today's episode, Rob and I discuss sustainability in dentistry. We discuss how Rob started his practice and what he has learned about making his practice more sustainable. Rob shares his successes and challenges and offers insight into how patients can enter conversations about sustainability with their family dentist. LINKS One Devonshire Place is a Friends partner of The Carbon Almanac Network View The Carbon Connection catalog British Lingual Orthodontic Society British Orthodontic Society - Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainable Dentistry (American Dental Association) Sustainability in Dentistry: A Multifaceted Approach Needed (Journal of Dental Research) CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Dr. Rob Slater Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Talking with Green Teachers - Climate Literacy and Resilience | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:40:21 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn from Andra Yeghoian, the Chief Innovation Officer at Ten Strands, a non-profit organization in California that works with schools, government, and stakeholders to enhance environmental literacy in California schools. In this conversation with Ian Shanahan, the host of Talking with Green Teachers, Yeghoian discusses her trauma and climate research and how to lead a trauma-informed classroom. LINKS CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Ian Shanahan, Host of Talking with Green Teachers Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| CarbonSessions - Regenerative Farming with Kate Field | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:16:36 | |
SUMMARY In this edition of The Carbon Connection, we feature an episode of the CarbonSessions podcast. Co-hosts Katherine Palmer and Brian D. Tormey speak with Kate Field, the co-founder of Leap Farm, a carbon-positive farm in Tasmania, Australia. In addition to speaking about climate and farming-related topics, Palmer, Tormey, and Field talk about regenerative agriculture, the limits of reforestation, carbon capture, methane, and more. LINKS CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: CarbonSessions Producers - Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington, Rob Slater Production Team: Barbara Orsi Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| The Carbon Almanac Collective - Community Building and Making a Difference | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:42:54 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn how volunteers created the community and culture of The Carbon Almanac Network. Host Jennifer Myers Chua speaks with contributors Louise Karch, Eva Forde, and Diane Osgood. They discuss working with team members, celebrating each other's strengths, and building a movement that helps to create the conditions for conversations about our changing climate. How did strangers from six continents come together to create a movement? Let's find out. You can learn more about how volunteers from around the world built The Carbon Almanac Network in this article in Fast Company magazine (December 2022). Lessons from a project with no managers, no boss, and everyone is a leader LINKS
CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Jennifer Myers Chua, Host/Producer, The Carbon Almanac Collective Louise Karch, Eva Forde, Diane Osgood Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| DECODE Project - Teens, Eco-Anxiety and The Carbon Almanac | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:52:03 | |
SUMMARY In this episode, Dr. Cara Ooi speaks with artist and educator Manon Doran about her work with teens. They also discuss Manon's work as a contributor to The Carbon Almanac, how some teens and adults experience eco-anxiety, and how it can lead to paralysis and inaction. They propose steps and small daily shifts that can lead teens and all of us to concrete climate actions. To learn more about eco-anxiety, go to the Footnotes section of The Carbon Almanac website and enter "eco-anxiety." In the results, you'll find links to a five-part series about eco-anxiety initially published in The Daily Difference newsletter. In the search results, you will also find a link to the resources used to write the page about eco-anxiety in The Carbon Almanac. LINKS CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Dr. Cara Ooi, Sleep Doctor and host of the DECODE Project Podcast. Production Team: Julie Desmarais Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Generation Carbon - Poop! Why does it stink? | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:16:05 | |
SUMMARY The Carbon Almanac Network features podcasts for both kids and adults. On this show, we've learned about CarbonSessions and The Carbon Almanac Collective. Today we’ll listen to the podcast for kids. This podcast was created for kids ages 6-10. A cohort we’re calling Generation Carbon. On this podcast, Gen C changemakers are asked to help grownups learn about the environment and save the planet. Each episode revolves around a question submitted by a Generation Carbon Changemaker. Today we’re showcasing the episode where curious changemakers Julian and Aaron wonder… Poop. Why does it stink so much? What’s it good for? And how can we use poop to restore the environment? What did our guest expert have to say? Let’s find out. LINKS CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Julian, Aaron and Clara Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Broken Ground - Wrapping Communities in Climate Justice | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:25:00 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we hear from Heather McTeer Toney, who shares a story about a situation needing her attention after she was elected mayor of Greenville, Mississippi, in 2004. Like many in the South, her community had a brown water problem, meaning that when you turned on the tap, the water was tinged with rust and sediment that were both public health issues and a deterrent to economic development. What started as a commitment to helping her community with a basic need evolved into a lasting commitment to environmental justice. Heather McTeer Toney served under President Obama as the regional administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency's Southeast Region. Today she continues her work as the Climate Justice Liaison at the Environmental Defense Fund. She is a senior advisor to Moms Clean Air Force, where her work engages parents and caretakers in developing culturally responsive solutions to the climate issues that affect our children's future.
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Production Team: Jennifer Simpson Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Climate Crisis Conversations - Talking with children about climate change | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:37:12 | |
SUMMARY How can adults talks about climate change with children? This question is at the heart of this conversation between psychotherapist Caroline Hickman and host Verity Sharp. Caroline Hickman is a climate psychologist and teaching fellow at the University of Bath in England. In this thoughtful conversation, Hickman offers guidance to parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers, and all adults interacting with children. Hickman shares she sees anger over the climate emergency expressed more than eco-anxiety and speaks about supporting children instead of only talking to them. She also shares practical solutions and what she learned from her conversation with a six-year-old child when she asked the child how she wants adults to talk to her about serious topics. Useful Resources
CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment:
Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| CarbonSessions - Quiz on Food and Climate | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:20:52 | |
SUMMARY It's time for some interesting food facts. In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we join hosts Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, and Olabanji Stephen as they discuss fun facts about the food we eat, the food we may think twice about eating, and the impact our food choices can have on the climate. CarbonSessions features carbon conversations for every day, with everyone, from everywhere in the world. It is part of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. Show notes for Quiz on Food and Climate CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, and Olabanji Stephen, hosts of CarbonSessions. Episode Producer: Tania Marien Production Team: Leekei Tang and Robert Slater Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Your Undivided Attention - How Science Fiction Can Shape Our Reality with Kim Stanley Robinson | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:43:47 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about solutions. Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin, hosts of Your Undivided Attention, a podcast in the TED Audio Collective, speak to science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson about his latest novel, Ministry of the Future. They discuss the relatable realities of the book’s dramatic opening scene to Stanley’s optimistic message about people working together to reduce the impacts of our changing climate. They also discuss how the science fiction genre can help us imagine a new reality. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Co-hosts, Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin and the team at Your Undivided Attention. This show is produced by the Center for Humane Technology and is part of the TED Audio Collective. Episode Producer: Tania Marien Production Team: Richard Bliss Brooke Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Biophilic Solutions, Shifting to a Green Economy with Dr. Edward B. Barbier | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:56:58 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn from Dr. Edward B. Barbier, a distinguished professor of economics at Colorado State University. Dr. Barbier is an expert in environmental economics and environmental policy. In this conversation with hosts Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh, Dr. Barbier discusses why individuals and businesses can not separate themselves from nature and explains what happens when natural resources are not priced appropriately. Dr. Barbier also takes a moment to share a pattern observed in countries with and without green economies. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh, co-hosts of Biophilic Solutions Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Nature's Archive - Dr. Tallamy on What Makes Oaks the Most Important Tree | 18 Apr 2023 | 01:09:06 | |
SUMMARY This episode of The Carbon Connection is about ecological awareness. Michael Hawk, host of Nature's Archive, and Dr. Doug Tallamy, the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, discuss oak trees' critical role in ecosystems. They also discuss Homegrown National Park, a movement started by Dr. Tallamy that helps people see the connection between food webs, ecosystems, and the urban landscape. LINKS This episode aligns with the following spreads in The Carbon Almanac: CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Michael Hawk, Nature's Archive Production Team: Jeremy Côté Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Climate Reality - Using Our Big Brains to Take Climate Action, Part 1 | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:02:32 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we begin to explore the first episode of a three-part series addressing climate, climate action, and climate solutions. Part one of this series features a conversation with Gina Murphy-Darling, founder of Mrs. Green's World, and economist John A. "Skip" Laitner. They discuss the world economy, human activity, the cost of climate change, and what is possible when people work collaboratively. Explore more links between issues and actions at Connect-the-Dots by The Carbon Almanac Network. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Gina Murphy-Darling, host of Climate Reality and founder of Mrs. Green's World. Episode Producer: Tania Marien Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Lori Sullivan Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| On The Green Fence: Is it time to rethink air travel? | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:32:15 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we are exploring the climate impact of flying with hosts Neil King and Natalie Muller. The airline industry is responsible for 3.5% of greenhouse gas emissions. If trends continue, airlines could contribute 25% of CO2 emissions by 2050. And the fact that more than 80% of the population has never been on an airplane, emphasizes that flying is a privilege. For the 20% of us who have flown this carbon belongs to us. 16 million planes take off every year– and the number is expected to increase year over year. So it is unlikely humans will stop flying. What, then, are the solutions? Our host Neil King explores this issue with Thomas Fowler the director of sustainability at Ryan Air, Lauren Riley the director of global environmental affairs at United Airlines, Magdalena Heuwieser, a campaigner for the Stay Grounded Network to promote alternative transportation, and Dietrich Brockhagen, the CEO and founder of Atmosfair, a carbon offset program. From these varied viewpoints, we learn about the airlines’ strategies to minimize their impact– including the use of alternative fuels and more efficient planes; a campaign to encourage people to find alternative, less polluting transportation; and a non-profit that helps passengers offset the carbon from their flights while funding renewable energy programs. This episode is a must for anyone considering air travel in the near future.
CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Neil King and Natalie Muller, hosts of On The Green Fence, in association with Deutsche Welle. Episode Producer: Katherine Palmer Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Lori Anding, Manon Doran, Mary Paffard Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Invested in Climate: Every Job is a Climate Job with Drawdown Labs | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:39:45 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of the Carbon Connection, we explore how every job is a climate job. Host Jason Rissman and his guest, founding director of Drawdown Labs, Jamie Beck Alexander take us on a deep dive into how every employee, no matter what their job, can help drive change in their companies Since climate change affects every aspect of our lives, and every corner of the economy we can all contribute to the solutions. But you don’t have to join a climate NGO, you can have influence no matter what job you have. According to Beck Alexander, you have to “recognize the influence you have no matter your role, industry, or the level you’re at in your organization. You can be part of what’s driving change: a movement of committed employees who help their companies do more to address climate change.” This episode is full of actionable steps everyone can take to help their workplace become leaders in climate change action and awareness. One of the resources discussed is The Climate Solutions at Work Guide. This helpful tool was developed by Jamie Beck Alexander, to give employees support in helping their companies reach “beyond net zero.” For every employee wanting to do more, this episode is for you. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Host: Jason Rissman, Invested in Climate Episode Producer: Katherine Palmer Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Mary Paffard, Sam Schuffenecker Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| ESG Insider – A New Economic Model for the Climate Change Era with Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:30:09 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about how reshaping our economic model can turn care for our planet into an intrinsic business driver. Ahead of this year’s Davos conference held by the World Economic Forum, Bruno Roche, former Mars Inc. chief economist and founder of the Economics of Mutuality platform, sat down with Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon of ESG Insider: A Podcast from S&P Global. Bruno explains the theory and practice of stakeholder capitalism. That is, companies should operate for the purpose of “creating scalable and profitable solutions to the problems of people and planet” through mutual relationships with a diversity of stakeholders, not just shareholders. We also learn that while a corporate focus on mutual value creation may seem like a new concept situated for our time, it is rooted in the very etymology of the word 'company.’ Explore more connections between corporate action and climate at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots.
CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Lindsey Hall and Esther Whieldon, hosts of ESG Insider: A Podcast from S&P Global Episode Producer: Iruka Brown Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Richie Biluan, Kaleigh Carter, and Judy Parrella Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Soil to Soil - Can Mending Create a Cultural Shift? | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:41:08 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we meet Sonya and Nina Montenegro of The Far Woods. Their conversation with Jess Daniels, host of the Soil to Soil podcast, will give you a fresh perspective on mending clothes and repairing anything in your home. Sonya and Nina discuss how mending clothes can create a cultural shift away from fast fashion and textile waste. Sonya and Nina Montenegro are authors of Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts (2020). Explore more connections between fashion and climate at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Fibershed and Jess Daniels, host of the Soil to Soil podcast. Episode Producer: Tania Marien Production Team: Catherine Jaeger, Mary Paffard Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| The Carbon Almanac Collective - The Origin Story of 'The Carbon Almanac' | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:47:41 | |
SUMMARY The Carbon Connection is one of four podcasts on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. Today we listen to the podcast that launched the entire network. The Carbon Almanac Collective features conversations with some of the people who helped write The Carbon Almanac. In this episode, we get to learn from: Seth Godin, founding editor of The Carbon Almanac. Niki Papadopoulos, Editor in Chief of Portfolio, the imprint of Penguin Random House that published the book, And Jennifer Myers Chua, the founder and Executive Producer of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. In this episode, we learn how Seth Godin put an idea into action, how he created a network of contributors, and how he and Niki worked together to publish The Carbon Almanac. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: The Carbon Collective Podcast Team
Episode Producer: Tania Marien Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Outrage and Optimism with Being Smartly Selfish is Selfless with President Carlos Alvarado | 20 Sep 2022 | 01:00:18 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we explore how Costa Rica became an example of sustainability, with Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Paul Dickinson of Outrage and Optimism & their esteemed guest, Costa Rican President, Carlos Alvarado. This episode of Outrage and Optimism shows what can be done when an entire country makes the environment a priority. Seventy-three years ago Costa Rica abandoned its military and then invested that money into biodiversity and education. Since then, by protecting over 50% of their forests and ensuring their energy grid is 99.5% renewables, they have become leaders in the fight against climate change. Costa Rican president Carlos Alvarado, who proudly identifies as a “helper in the world,” shows that impactful change is possible, even at the highest level of leadership. This episode is an inspiration for any leadership team–country, business, or organization– who seeks to make a positive impact in the world. To learn more about countries leading the way with climate change, please visit www.thecarbonalmanac.org. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac, Paul Dickinson of Outrage and Optimism Also Executive Producer Sarah Thomas, Producer Clay Carnill and Digital Communications Manager Kam-Mei Chak Episode Producer: Katherine Palmer Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Leekei Tang, Dr. Lynda Ulrich, Mary Paffard Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| America Adapts - Climatopias with Alizé Carrére | 13 Sep 2022 | 01:01:04 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we are learning about climate adaptation and the fascinating emergence of “climatopias” with Doug Parsons and his guest, Alizé Carrère. Carrère is a National Geographic Explorer, filmmaker, and Ph.D. student researching and documenting human adaptations to environmental change, including the forward-looking plans that architects, designers, and futurists are drawing up in response to imminent environmental change. Carrère shares some of the 4-part PBS documentary series she was part of and highlights her doctoral research on “climatopias,” what they are, and the relationship between transformational adaptation and climatopias. Her hopeful interpretations and tangible suggestions make this an intriguing listen that is about more than simply “cool designs.” Explore more carbon connections at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots. LINKS
CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Doug Parsons, America Adapts Episode Producer: Jenn Swanson Editor: Steve Heatherington, Tania Marien Production Team: Scott Hamilton, Dr. Lynda Ulrich, Mary Pafford Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| DRILLED - The Bell Labs of Energy with Amy Westervelt | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:18:51 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we explore how Exxon, one of the world’s biggest emitters of CO2, once had a goal to become the “Bell Labs of Energy” with Amy Westervelt, host of the Drilled podcast. This powerful episode tells the disturbing story of greed, short-sightedness, and climate denial. In the 1970s, Exxon knew climate change was a matter of when not if. Employing a team of brilliant scientists to study renewable energy and the effects of greenhouse gases, they were poised to become a leader in alternative energy. But it wasn’t to be. This episode looks at how Exxon missed a huge opportunity– instead of becoming a leader in the field of alternative energy, it became a nefarious player in the current climate disaster. Drilled is a podcast series by investigative climate journalist Amy Westervelt. Now in its 7th season, Drilled is part of Critical Frequency, a women-run podcast network. The Carbon Connection is part of the Carbon Almanac network of podcasts. To learn more about climate change and energy companies, click here. To learn more about alternative energy, click here. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Amy Westervelt, host of Drilled and executive producer of the independent podcast production company Critical Frequency. Episode Producer: Katherine Palmer Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Anna Cosentino, Mary Pafford, Dr. Lynda Ulrich Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Sourcing Matters - Laying Down Tracks with Nate Mook, World Central Kitchen | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:40:39 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, Sourcing Matters host Aaron Niederhelman speaks with Nate Mook, CEO of World Central Kitchen. We learn how the team at World Central Kitchen responds to emergencies caused by extreme weather events and other public health emergencies. We also learn how they have put in place systems that serve communities long after World Central Kitchen leaves an area. Explore more carbon connections at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Aaron Niederhelman, Sourcing Matters Episode Producer: Tania Marien Production Team: Lori Sullivan, Mary Paffard, Barbara Orsi Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Urban Farm Podcast - Christine Lance on Planning, Building and Maintaining a Community Garden | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:40:11 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection we learn from Greg Peterson, host of The Urban Farm Podcast, and Christine Lance a Master Gardener in Colorado. They discuss how to plan, fund, and establish a community garden. LINKS The Daily Difference Newsletter Do you wonder how you can weave the topic of gardening into conversations about climate change? Consider The Daily Difference to:
CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Greg Peterson, The Urban Farm Podcast Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| For What It's Earth - Coral Reefs, Eco-grief, and Hope | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:51:55 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we explore eco-grief, coral reefs, and hope with professor Steve Simpson and Emma Bridion, host of the For What It's Earth podcast. To listen to other shows in the network like Generation Carbon, our show for kids aged 6-10, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts. Learn more about The Carbon Almanac at https://thecarbonalmanac.org. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Emma Brisdion, For What It's Earth Episode Producer: Olabanji Stephen Editor: Olabanji Stephen, Tania Marien Production Team: Dr. Lynda Ulrich, Mary Paffard, Jen Ankenmann, Jo Petroni Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Climate Changers - Changing the Dairy Paradigm | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:20:32 | |
SUMMARY In this episode, we explore our relationship with dairy, soil, and community health in a conversation between Ryan Flahive, host of Climate Changers, and Adrian Boda founder of Origin Milk. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Ryan Flahive, Climate Changers Episode Producer: Brigitte Cutshall Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Lori Sullivan, Leekei Tang, Anna Consentino Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| On Being - The Intelligence of Plants with Robin Wall Kimmerer | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:54:08 | |
In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we discover the Intelligence of Plants with Krista Tippett and her guest Robin Wall Kimmerer. Robin Wall Kimmerer's blend of indigenous wisdom and scientific exploration and her calm, kindly delivery have nurtured many. She shares her perspectives on plant wisdom and encourages reflection on the natural world and our relationship with it. This guest speaks of the interconnectedness of all things, which speaks to the urgency of looking after all things. We particularly liked her explanation of mosses "sharing limited resources and making the most of what they've got." As a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer joins science's ability to "polish the art of seeing" with her personal, civilizational lineage of listening to plant life and heeding the languages of the natural world. She's an expert in moss — a bryologist — who describes mosses as the "coral reefs of the forest." And she says that as our knowledge about plant life unfolds, human vocabulary and imaginations must adapt. Learn more about climate change at TheCarbonAlmanac.org. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Robin Wall Kimmerer, "The Intelligence of Plants," from On Being with Krista Tippett; first broadcast in February 2016; onbeing.org Episode Producer: Jenn Swanson Show Notes: Jo Petroni Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Steve Heatherington, Jo Petroni, Mary Paffard Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Conspiracy of Goodness - Living a Regenerative Life with Paul Hawken | 02 Aug 2022 | 01:05:25 | |
SUMMARY This episode of The Carbon Connection explores how ecological regeneration, optimism, and collective action can help solve the climate crisis. Living a Regenerative Life: Falling in Love With a sustainable Future is part of the Conspiracy of Goodness podcast hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich. In this episode, Dr. Lynda talks with Paul Hawken, the founder of Project Drawdown– the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to reverse climate change This episode is a great starting point for people who want to learn more about climate change and are also searching for possible solutions. Dr. Lynda and Paul discuss a wide range of topics, from ecological regeneration to managing climate anxiety and using stress as a tool for action. They also talk about shifting the conversation from conceptual to experiential and moving beyond theory to solutions. Brimming with optimism and possibility, this episode will make you smile and give you hope. And where there is possibility and hope, there is a catalyst for action–collective action for a better world. Related Links in The Carbon Almanac Drawdown p. 158; footnote 245 Talking About Climate Change p.261; footnote 162 Eco-anxiety p. 154; footnote 252 What is climate change? p. 20; footnote 364 CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Dr. Lynda Ulrich, Conspiracy of Goodness Episode Producer: Katherine Palmer Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Manon Doran, Barbara Orsi, Tonya Downing Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Green Dreamer - Allowing Earth to Dream Through Us | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:51:28 | |
SUMMARY In this episode, host Kamea Chayne speaks with Vanessa de Oliveira Andreotti, teacher, advocate, and Canada Research Chair in Race, Inequalities, and Global Change at the University of British Columbia. Chayne and Andreotti discuss how different generations define inclusion, the need for intergenerational communication, and decolonizing the future. Learn more about The Carbon Almanac at https://thecarbonalmanac.org. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Kamea Chayne, Producer/Host, Green Dreamer podcast Episode Producer: Inma J Lopez Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Jenn Swanson, Judy Parrella, and Manon Doran Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Talaterra - Advocacy for Beginners | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:51:41 | |
SUMMARY How do you become an advocate? The answer to this question and more can be found in this episode featuring a conversation with author, educator, and environmental advocate Susan B. Inches. The focus of this conversation is Inches' book, Advocating for the Environment: How to Gather Your Power and Take Action. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Susan B. Inches, Advocating for the Environment Episode Producer: Inma J. Lopez Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Mary Paffard, Melissa Fisher, Jen Ankenmann Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Code Green - The Climate-Smart Health Professional | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:30:14 | |
SUMMARY Natasha Sood, co-host of Code Green, speaks with Dr. Jeffrey Shaman of Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. They discuss the direct and indirect impacts of climate change on health, economic disparity, and the need for healthcare professionals to talk about climate and health. To learn more about the relationship between health and climate change, go to https://thecarbonalmanac.org/footnotes and type "health" into the search field. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment:
Episode Producer/Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Brigitte Cutshall, Avaleen Morris, Barbara Orsi, Katherine Palmer Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Till I Learned: Climate - Trees and Carbon | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:16:00 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about the relationship between trees and carbon dioxide with professor Charles Harvey, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. How much carbon can be stored in a forest? Explore past episodes of TILclimate at https://environmentalsolutions.mit.edu/tilclimate-podcast. To listen to other episodes in the network like the Generation Carbon episode about plants created specifically for kids ages 6-10, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts. And for more details on this topic and all things carbon, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/footnotes. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Laur Hesse Fisher, Host, Today I Learned: Climate and the MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative. Episode Producer: Lori Sullivan Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Dr. Lynda M. Ulrich, Olabanji Stephen Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Coal at Sunset - The Decision | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:34:03 | |
Coal at Sunset chronicles the coal-mining town of Craig, CO. In the first episode of this series, listeners begin to hear the perspectives of residents and coal mine operators. This podcast is produced by the Institute for Science and Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Listen to Coal at Sunset at https://coalatsunset.org. To explore topics mentioned in the episode and all things carbon, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/footnotes. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment, Coal at Sunset Team: Kristan Uhlenbrock, Host & Executive Producer; Trent Knoss, Writer & Executive Producer; Nicole Delaney, Field Recorder & Researcher Episode Producer: Tania Marien Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Katherine Palmer, Barbara Orsi, Dr. Lynda M. Ulrich Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Climate Changers - Climate Change is a Marketing Problem | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:17:22 | |
In this episode, Climate Changers host Ryan Flahive interviews Seth Godin on the most pressing issue of climate change. Seth is there with straightforward, easy-to-process options on how to address some of the most significant problems. Seth Godin is an entrepreneur, author, teacher, and host of the Akimbo podcast. He is also the founder of Akimbo Workshops. This conversation is special for Ryan Flahive because Seth's work gave him the permission and roadmap to be a climate activist. During Akimbo's altMBA and Marketing seminar, Ryan received tools that empowered him to find a unique path toward connecting concerned humans working to find solutions to climate change. To listen to other shows in the network, like CarbonSessions, where everyday people have conversations about climate, visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts. Learn more about climate change at TheCarbonAlmanac.org. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Ryan Flahive, Climate Changers Episode Producer: Brigitte Cutshall Show Notes: Brigitte Cutshall, Jo Petroni Editor: Tania Marien Production Team: Anna Consentino, Leekei Tang Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Senior Producer: Tania Marien Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Generation Carbon, Hibernation | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:19:58 | |
SUMMARY Explore more carbon connections at https://thecarbonalmanac.org/connect-the-dots. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Jennifer Myers Chua, Producer, Generation Carbon Production Team: Edie, Callie Caterpillar, Penelope Opossum, Luna the Bear Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| The Carbon Connection Trailer | 23 May 2022 | 00:02:27 | |
Welcome to The Carbon Connection, a podcast about climate change and the conversations people are having around the world. We tend to look at climate change through one lens when it really is a problem requiring a multidisciplinary approach. Our team has spent dozens of hours searching for podcasts and individual episodes addressing the many facets of climate change and is dedicated to helping you discover or rediscover valuable content in the diverse podcast landscape. The Carbon Connection is the result of many generous people working together. The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network would like to thank the podcast hosts, producers, and organizations who've allowed us to share their conversations with you. Discover much more about The Carbon Almanac Network at https://thecarbonalmanac.org. | |||
| CarbonSessions, The First B-Corp Tequila Company | 07 Mar 2023 | 00:27:48 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, hosts Olabanji Stephen and Leekei Tang speak with Juan Coronado, co-founder of Mijenta Tequila, the first B-corp tequila company in the world. You’ll learn how traditional tequila is made and how it differs from the approach taken by Mijenta Tequila. You’ll also learn about how the company’s works with their community. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: The CarbonSessions podcast team Production Team: Leekei Tang, Olabanji Stephen Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Climate One - Risky Business: Underinsured Against Climate Disaster | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:58:48 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn about insurance and its role in recovering after a climate disaster. Host Greg Dalton speaks with guests with deep knowledge about how US emergency services and the insurance industry work. They discuss how FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) distributes aid and offer insight into the needs-based aid system in the United States. They also consider big questions such as:
LINKS Connect-the-Dots, an interactive resource by The Carbon Almanac Network linking issues to actions. CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Greg Dalton, Climate One Production Team: Dr. Lynda Ulrich Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| 5th Switzerland - A man's fight for our survival | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:34:45 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, Valerie Lucchesi speaks with Mathis Wackernagel, founder of the Global Footprint Network, a network dedicated to conversation and actions leading to the thoughtful management of natural resources. The network established Earth Overshoot Day. This day signals the day of a year that "humanity has used all the biological resources that Earth regenerates during the entire year." Learn more about this estimated date and the methodology used on the Earth Overshoot Day website. In this conversation, Lucchesi and Wackernagel discuss what "overshoot" looks like in Switzerland. LINKS CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Valerie Lucchesi, 5th Switzerland Production Team: Lucia Speranza, Steve Heatherington Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| Plant Chat - Importance of Plant Conservation with Dr. Kayri Havens | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:35:22 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we learn from Dr. Kayri Havens, the Medard and Elizabeth Welch, Director of Plant Science and Conservation at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Dr. Havens discusses how plant conservation techniques are changing in response to climate change and how the biggest challenge in plant conservation is getting the public to take plants seriously. She also offers insight into how conservation techniques used in zoos are applied to plant collections in botanic gardens. LINKS
CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Chris Sabbarese, Green Industry Leaders Network presented by Corona Tools Production Team: Dr. Lynda Ulrich Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||
| The Meaning Movement - Embracing Seasons, Balancing Work, and Helping the Planet with Paige NeJame | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:50:26 | |
SUMMARY In this episode of The Carbon Connection, host Dan Cumberland speaks with Paige NeJame, writer, business owner, and contributor to The Carbon Almanac. Paige led the team that created Generation Carbon, the almanac for kids. In this conversation, you'll learn more about these two almanac projects and how Paige balances full-time work with advocating for a healthy planet. LINKS The Meaning Movement with Dan Cumberland CONTRIBUTORS Special Acknowledgment: Dan Cumberland, The Meaning Movement Production Team: Barbara Orsi Senior Producer: Tania Marien Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen | |||