Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more hope in the climate space; because with hope and community, all things are possible.
Climate change is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on millions of people from around the world. The Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast provides educational and hope-based discussions w ...
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SOA’s Chief Program Officer Brandon Levy brand ON (he/him) Ensuring ocean and environmental solutionists have the funding they need to turn their innovative ideas into action, is a critical part of fighting the climate crisis that we find ourselves in. The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is helping to do just that: fund innovative ocean and climate solutions and activate and arm young people with the tools and knowledge they need to take action. In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, speaks with Brandon Levy, the Chief Program Officer at SOA, about the various programs they have that are available to young people and ocean solutionists and innovators. We also discuss what deep sea mining is and how everyone listening has the ability to take action, no matter where you are in the world. Episode Resources: Ecoprenuer application: Sustainable Ocean Alliance Website Sustainable Ocean Alliance Instagram John Oliver’s youtube video discussion on deep sea-mining Call to Action: Take action to stop deep sea-mining and #DefendTheDeep https://www.soalliance.org/campaign-against-deep-seabed-mining Guest Speaker: Brandon Levy; Chief Program Officer, Sustainable Ocean Alliance You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope! This episode was edited by the Hopeful Environmentalists incredible Intern, Onochie Emeka.
How do the movies we watch and the shows we binge help normalize having conversations about climate change (hint hint, you can find the answer to this in the episode)? In this episode, I speak with the Editor-In-Chief of Good Energy, Carmiel Banasky, to dive into their latest report which looks at how, and if, todays films discuss /mention the climate crisis. We also discuss the role that Hollywood has in shaping our reality, and resources that screenwriters can access to integrate climate in their creative work. Episode Resources Check out the the full report The Playbook (a guide to help screenwriters integrate climate change) Check out Carmiel's Website More about the Climate Reality Check The Last City Podcast You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!
Women in leadership is a climate solution. In this episode, our host, Taylor, speaks with the founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake, to dive deeply into the concept of how women play integral roles in the fight for an equitable future. We discuss some incredible statistics that show how women in leadership can positively impact climate outcomes, how being open to other worldviews can change our collective behaviors, incredible rights of nature cases, and much more. In Osprey’s book, "The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis", she poses the question, “can we undo the doing”. After listening to this episode, let us know your thoughts. Do you think we can undo the doing? EarthX Congress of Conferences Event Info: Registration: earthx.org 20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20 Instagram: @earthxorg Episode Resources Check out the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network Buy Osprey's Book Check out Osprey's Website You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!
Have you ever wondered how the natural world and mental health are connected? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, speaks with Pamela Lowell, a licensed therapist, to discuss this very question, while also diving into topics like the interdisciplinary nature of the environmental field, how connecting with nature and wildlife helps us protect them, the power of community and working together to create solutions, among many other interesting topics. We also take a journey to discover our spark bird. What is your spark bird? Or what is your reason to take action? Check out this episode to find out what this is and the importance of deeply examining this question and our own personal answers. EarthX Congress of Conferences Event Info: Registration: earthx.org 20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20 Instagram: @earthxorg Episode Resources Purchase Pamela's Book: My Summer With Ospreys Check out Pamela's Website You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!
What do sustainable landscape design, tomatoes, rainwater harvesting, and humor have in common? They’re all discussed in this episode with our incredible guest speaker, Daryl Lindsey! We dive into a variety of hot topics like the debate of whether or not to leave the leaves, why pollinator gardens are important, how sustainable landscape designs can save billion of gallons of water through collective action, and MORE! Tune into this episode to get a whole lot of knowledge, and a splash of comedic relief. EarthX Congress of Conferences Event Info: Registration: earthx.org 20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20 Instagram: @earthxorg Episode Resources: Dary’s Website Daryl’s Instagram: @yardfarmer.co Make Your Sustainable Yard Functional Your Landscaping Choices Can Save 75% More Water How To Support Native Wildlife In Your Yard You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!