Hopeful Environmentalist

by Taylor Ganis

Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more positivity in the climate space.

Climate change is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on millions of people from around the world. The Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast provides hope-based discussions with well known and established environmental professionals to both ed ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • The Role of Wildlife Filmmaking in Conservation

    The Role of Wildlife Filmmaking in Conservation

    How does wildlife filmmaking positively impact wildlife conservation? In this episode, our incredible guest speaker, Kaush, discusses the answer to this question, while also providing advice to anyone interested in getting started in wildlife filmmaking. An award-nominated photographer and having worked with conservation organizations and media outlets such as BBC, Kaush is extremely experienced in the wildlife filmmaking field. He shares with us what got him started, how you can get started in wildlife filmmaking, and the role that wildlife filmmaking has on conservation efforts globally. He describes what it was like to have the opportunity to film the last few northern white rhinos, his work filming coral reefs, and so much more! You're not going to want to miss this episode!Learn more about Kaush’s work:Instagram: @kaushmanWebsite: https://kaush.net/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCid4fZVhpoFhqHfzj2UCCrw

  • What is the High Seas Treaty and why is it critically important?

    What is the High Seas Treaty and why is it critically important?

    Have you heard people talking about the High Seas and the High Seas Treaty? Well, what exactly is it and why do the High Seas matter? Tune into this weeks episode to hear from the brilliant Director of the High Seas Alliance, Bec Hubbard, who will answer all of these questions and explain why the High Seas are critically important to everyone, even if you don't live near the ocean!High Seas Alliance Website

  • The Intersection of Disability Justice and Environmental Justice

    The Intersection of Disability Justice and Environmental Justice

    What is Disability Justice and what are the connections that it has to Environmental Justice? In this episode, I speak to disabled activist and attorney, Marissa Ditkowsky, on the intersections of disability justice and environmental justice, while also discussing cross movement solidarity, the difference between disability justice and disability rights, and how to advance disability justice within the environmental movement. This episode is available via transcript at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-THtNWEvsNcr9s9HroHnGKD_W5tNVNlXrxJai6-hVHo/edit?usp=sharingResources discussed in the episode:National Partnership of Women and Families Twitter @npwfJen Deerinwater’s work: https://truthout.org/articles/indigenous-people-with-disabilities-are-on-the-front-lines-of-the-climate-crisis/Justice Shorter’s work: https://justiceshorter.com/black-disables-lives-matter/Tiffany Yu: https://rootedinrights.org/its-time-to-recognize-climate-change-as-a-disability-rights-issue/Krystal Vasquez: https://www.ehn.org/natural-disasters-disabled-community-2652503611/wildfire-bobcat-fireLuticha Andre Doucette: https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/solving-plastic/2021/05/10/toward-disability-justiceLinks to the National Partnership of Women and Families

  • Sustainable Business Practices and Ocean Bound Plastic

    Sustainable Business Practices and Ocean Bound Plastic

    What's the difference between ocean plastic and ocean bound plastic? How much plastic is in our oceans? How do you start a sustainable and ethical business? Our amazing guest speaker, Deidre Horan, founder of Dri, gives us the answers to all of these questions. Whether your considering starting a sustainable company or you just want to learn about ocean plastics, this episode has something for everyone!To support Dri’s kickstarterTo follow Dri on InstagramTo visit Dri’s website

  • What is the Inflation Reduction Act: how it can help you save money while also helping the planet!

    What is the Inflation Reduction Act: how it can help you save money while also helping the planet!

    In this mini episode, I speak to Shannon Baker-Branstetter, who is the Senior Director of Domestic Climate Policy at the Center for American Progress. We discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and the many different incentives that it offers, what it is, where you can find the resources, and how to stay in the loop!Resources discussed in the episode:cleanenergy.govRewiring America Calculator