The Ethical and Ecological Impacts of Factory Farming
In this episode, host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Thom Norman, Co-founder of FarmKind, to discuss the ecological and ethical impacts of factory. We look at how we can transition to kinder food system that prioritizes people, animals and the planet, and what FarmKind is doing to aid this transition.Call to Action:Donate to FarmKindSwitch to a plant-based dietLearn about the work of organizations that are fighting back against factory farming and support them how you can (volunteering your skills and time, donating, signing petitions, etc.)Additionally, our host, Taylor, publisher her debut children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew, which is a book to educate and empower the next generation of Earth Protectors to take small, but monumental action! You can check out the book here
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Optimism Pendulum: How Hope Can Inspire Us to Take Action
In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Lilly Woodbury, to take a deep dive into the all things plastic. From waste colonialism (if you're sitting there thinking, wtf is waste colonialism, then take a listen), the Plastics Treaty, to the Optimism Pendulum. We discuss the actions needed to move away from plastic and fear, to a world that is plastic free and activated by hope.Ways to take action:Get involved with Surfrider Canada or Surfrider USA - you can find local Surfrider chapters and get involved in community projects!Find a chapter near you (they have many opportunities to get involved locally!)Educate and empower the next generation by purchasing my environmental children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth CrewLearn more about the Global Plastics TreatyLearn more about how plastic impacts people, planet + wildlife
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Hope & Haikus: The Power of Poetry to Inspire Action
In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with communications strategist, filmmaker, and author of the recently published book, Haiku and Hope, Maggie Dewane. We delve into the importance of storytelling and art in communicating complex topics such as climate change and how these forms of advocacy and communication can inspire us to take action. We protect what we love, and Maggie provides us with insight into exploring the places around us to deepen our love for the land. You can purchase Maggies book, Haiku and Hope by visiting: https://www.fulcrumbooks.com/product-page/haikus-and-hope-50-states-of-climate-change. The book is also available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, etc.Follow Maggie on Social Media: @maggiedewaneMaggie's Website: https://maggiedewane.com/If you would like to preorder my environmental children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew, visit: https://linktr.ee/HopefulEnvironmentalist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
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Factory Farmings Impact on Animals, People and the Planet
Factory farming is a notoriously cruel practice; but did you know that it also impacts both people and the planet? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, talks with the Senior Director of the Humane League, Mia Fernyhough, about how factory farming impacts animals, people and the planet. Episode Resources:Donate.TheHumaneLeague.orgTheHumaneLeague.org/Take-ActionFastActionNetwork.comCrumblCruelty.com EndCages.com Call to Action:Sign the CrumblCruelty.com petition (this can be done in under a minute)Donate to the Humane League if that is accessible for you (Donate.TheHumaneLeague.org) Take 10 minutes to check out the Humane League website and educate yourself about something newGuest Speaker:Mia Fernyhough: Senior Director of Animal Welfare of the Humane LeagueYou can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!Support the Hopeful Environmentalist by becoming a Patron for a dollar a month!This episode was edited by the Hopeful Environmentalist's incredible Audio Intern, Onochie Emeka.
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Climate change is coming for your food and wine
Climate change is wreaking havoc on our world - from melting glaciers, to more intense storms. But did you know that climate change is also coming for our food and wine? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Michael P. Hoffmann, who is a distinguished professor at Cornell University, and one of the authors of the book, Our Changing Menu, to discuss the ways in which climate change impacts our food and food systems, how coffee and wine production are being impacted, and what we all can do to protect the future of the foods we so desperately need and love.Everyone needs food, so this episode is especially important. Episode Resources:Our Changing Menu WebsiteLink to purchase the Our Changing Menu BookCall to Action:The last 10 minutes of this episode discuss some ways to take action!Guest Speaker:Michael P. Hoffmann; Professor Emeritus in Cornell's Department of Entomology; Author of Our Changing MenuYou can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!This episode was edited by the Hopeful Environmentalist's incredible Intern, Onochie Emeka.
Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more hope in the climate space; because with hope and community, all things are possible.Climate change is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on millions of people from around the world. The Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast provides educational and hope-based discussions with incredible environmentalists and storytellers to both educate and empower us all to become change makers. Together, we can continue our journey towards a better world, while using our hope (and sometimes millions of other intense feelings) to guide us.This podcast is for EVERYONE, and we encourage those who may be new to the environmental space to reach out with any questions!Follow us on instagram @hopeful_environmentalistREMINDER: Hope and action MUST go hand in hand. Without action NOW, there is no hope. So take a listen to this podcast and learn about different ways that you can take action and become a part of the movement of change.
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