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
023 - Soak Up The Sun
Julia Herbst from Solar United Neighbors joins us to discuss solar co-ops, the future of rooftop solar in FL, and how SUN is working to help more people go solar and fight for energy rights.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Julia Herbst | Gulf Coast Solar Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors
022 - The Florida Right to Clean Water
Joseph Bonasia from Florida Right to Clean Water joins us to discuss their ongoing petition for an amendment to the FL Constitution that will help ensure Florida waters are clean and safe for both people and animals. Sign the petition at www.floridarighttocleanwater.org Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Joseph Bonasia | Communications Director for the Florida Right to Clean Water Amendment
021 - Resiliency vs Sustainability...GO!
Maeven Rogers takes us through the differences between resiliency and sustainability, what makes a project sustainable, and benefits for citizens in upcoming federal funding opportunities.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Maeven Rogers | Chief Sustainability and Resiliency Officer, City of Palm Coast
020 - Building a Better Future
Join us as we interview Jane Goodwin, former Sarasota County School Board Chair, as she discusses her career path, sustainable development in Sarasota, and the challenges posed by the politicization of Florida schools.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Jane Goodwin | Former Sarasota County School Board Chair
019 - The Great Electric Road Trip
With renewed support from the federal government, it's a good time to be into electric vehicles! We talk with Mary Linn from the Electrification Coalition on the future of the great American (electric) road trip and how you can take advantage of all the new incentives and credits. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Mary Linn | Florida / Georgia Campaign Organizer for the Electrification Coalition