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Latest Episodes

025 - The Misinformation Machine
November 16, 2023

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
November 07, 2023

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
September 15, 2023

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
August 28, 2023

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!
July 21, 2023

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
June 22, 2023

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
May 24, 2023

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!
April 24, 2023

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
March 21, 2023

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
February 17, 2023

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