The Peel
by Southface Institute
Welcome to The Peel, where we break through the surface of sustainability in Florida and get to the juicy stuff at the center of it all.
Podcast episodes
031 - Net Zero vs. Real Zero Emissions
Ryan Foelske of Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) returns to delve into the differences between net zero and real zero emissions and how power companies are working to reduce their impact on the environment via natural gas. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface Sarasota Guest: Ryan Foelske | Manager, Carbon-Free Electricity at RMI
030 - All About FPL Solar Programs
Join us and Ryan Foelske of Rocky Mountain Institute as we go over two different pricing models that FPL (Florida Power & Light) offer for those interested in adding solar to their energy mix — rooftop solar and Solar Together. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface Sarasota Guest: Ryan Foelske | Manager, Carbon-Free Electricity at RMI
029 - Microforests & More
Welcome to the wonderful world of Microforests! Join Charles Reith, PHD for a talk on how they work, active microforest projects in Sarasota, and more. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface Sarasota Guest: Charles Reith, PhD | Sustainability Activist & Southface Board Member
028 - From The Ground Up
Jeremy from Groundworks USA talks us through how his organization helps make a positive (and equitable) impact on the built environment and the steps they take to built trust and work with local communities to effect that change. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface Sarasota Guest: Jeremy Hoffman, PhD | Director of Climate Justice and Impact at Groundworks USA
027 - Easy as ESG