The Peel
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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 | Executiv
024 - Advocacy 101 w/ Environmental Defense Fund
On this live webinar episode of The Peel, Dawn Sherriffs from Environmental Defense Fund talks on how you can effectively advocate for energy policy change at a local level. Host: Davis Foster | Graphic Design + Media Manager, SouthfaceGuest: Dawn Sherrif
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 Saraso
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.floridarightt
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 Sarasota
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
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 n
018 - Ready. Set. Compost!
Tracie Troxler from Sunshine Community Compost stops by to talk about educating and activating people around compost locally (and nationwide), food waste, and soil stewardship. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Trac
017 - Affordable Housing and Conservation in Sarasota
We talk with Jon Thaxton, former Sarasota County Commissioner, on the state of affordable housing and policy in Sarasota, and conservation concerns as we race towards every parcel of land being spoken for.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of S
016 - Becoming a Sustainability Director
Join us as we talk with Lee-Hayes Byron from UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability on the positive impact their programs are having on the area, green building in Sarasota, and the career path to becoming a Sustainability Director.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD