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
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
026 - The World Stage
Art that addresses climate concerns is a unique way to forge emotional connections with new audiences and approach pressing issues in a less technical light. We talk with playwright Chantal Bilodeau on recent projects and her take on this unique blend of art and science. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface Sarasota Guest: Chantal Bilodeau | Climate Change Theatre Action
025 - The Misinformation Machine
Trying to combat climate misinformation and science denial at the Thanksgiving table? We talk with John Cook, senior research fellow at Melbourne Center for Behavior Change on how to tackle those difficult conversations. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface Sarasota Guest: John Cook | Sr. Research Fellow at Melbourne Center for Behavior Change