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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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!
Have you heard people talking about Rights of Nature and wanted to learn more about it? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode of the Hopeful Environmentalist, our host, Taylor, sits down with Liz Downes from the the Rainforest Information Centre to talk about Rights of Nature, the court cases in Ecuador, and more! EarthX Congress of Conferences Registration: earthx.org 20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20 Instagram: @earthxorg Episode Resources: Rainforest Information CentreWebsite: https://www.rainforestinformationcentre.org/ Global Alliance for Rights of NatureWebsite: Instagram: Yes to Life No to MiningWebsite: https://yestolifenotomining.org/ Instagram: @yestolifenotomining 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 an environmental court case works? Or maybe you're wondering how youth can get involved in environmental law. In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with the Assistant Dean for Environmental Law Studies, Randall S. Abate, to discuss what environmental law is, how you can get involved, and where you can find resources about this topic. The George Washington University Law School's Environmental and Energy Law Program is holding their annual Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium in in Washington, DC (and virtually) on March 27 and 28, visit this page here. This years event, “Environmental Justice Solutions Summit: Strategic Litigation, Resilience, and Hope,” will explore environmental justice with a cross-sectional and interdisciplinary lens and feature youth climate activism, climate migration, strategic litigation, and community engagement perspectives. If you are interested in attending, visit the event page here. About our guest: 1. Randall S. Abate bio (with publications) 2. LinkedIn profile 3. Get in touch with Randall: e-mail address: randall.abate@law.gwu.edu 4. Organizations that were discussed in the podcast: Youth climate litigation: Our Children's Trust Rights of nature: Earth Law Center Animal welfare and rights: Animal Legal Defense Fund List of U.S. environmental law clinics (including environmental justice clinics)