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Latest Episodes
106: EPA Rollbacks; Science-Based Policy; Pollution and Public Health | Dr. Gretchen Goldman, Union of Concerned Scientists
We are speaking on current rollbacks of environmental regulations with Dr. Gretchen Goldman of the Union of Concerned Scientists. The US EPA is responsible for creating standards promoting the health of individuals and the environment; unfortunately,
105: Environmental Injustices, Racism; Social and Economic Sustainability; How Everyone Can Tackle Climate Beyond Earth Day
There’s more to sustainability than the environmental component; today, we’re shining light on the concepts of social and economic sustainability. While climate change impacts everyone, we know marginalized groups will the first to feel the effects of ...
104: Research Experiences, Academia, Science During Social Distancing: Chic Chats
I love a call-in episode! We are speaking with four people today about what research they’re currently working on, the value they’re adding to the scientific community, and how their projects are impacted by the current pandemic.
103: 5 Ideas for Earth Day in Quarantine; Environmentalism at Home: Starter Pack
We are celebrating Earth Week here every day this week! We are starting off with today’s episode with five at-home sustainability tips. Whatever quarantine phase you’re in – cooking, gardening, home improvement,
102: Tigers, Wildlife Regulations, Sanctuaries vs Roadside Zoos, Exotic Animals in Entertainment | Brittany Peet, PETA Foundation Director for Captive Animal Law Enforcement
We’re joined today by Brittany Peet, the Director of Captive Animal Law Enforcement division for the PETA Foundation. We are talking all about captive animals: the current status of captive animals in America, where regulation needs to go,
101: Plant-Based Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Supply Chains, Whole Food Wellness | Brooke Harris, Goodmylk Co.
We’re speaking today with Brooke Harris, founder of Goodmylk Co., a Los Angeles based sustainable, organic, and fresh alternative milk company. Brooke is peeling back the curtains of alternative milks: a lot of the options on the market now are full of...
100: Climate Change and Coronavirus: What We Can Learn
Today’s milestone episode is focusing on the discussions swirling around climate and current events: what can the COVID-19 pandemic teach us about how to deal with the climate crisis? We’re discussing today the roles of individuals, corporations,
99: Food for Skin; Natural Health Tips; Holistic Wellness | Dr. Mona Vand
Today we are speaking all things health with The Modern Pharmacist, Dr. Mona Vand! Dr. Mona is a health practitioner that believes in preventative, proactive wellness, from diet, exercise, and mindset. We’re speaking today about food,
98: Electricity Solutions for Saving Money + Saving The Planet; Efficiency, Production, and Improving The System
As they say, in the pie chart of life … electricity and heat production make up 25% of our global greenhouse gas production. We’re speaking today about climate solutions that could massively cut back on our electricity consumption,
97: Plant-Based Businesses, Animal Advocacy, Ethical Investing | Daniella Monet
We’re chatting today with Daniella Monet: actress, singer, animal rights advocate and big time supporter of plant-based businesses. Daniella shares her journey to veganism (spoiler: she was not even 13!). We converse openly about her dedication to inve...