Diane shares how volunteering early in her career sparked her passion for environmental stewardship and eventually led her to focus on how companies and consumers interact within the sustainability ecosystem. She explains why businesses often struggle to balance sustainability goals with profitability and how consumer demand plays a critical role in accelerating change.

Together, we explore how shopping choices, transparency, and trust influence corporate behavior and why small individual actions can scale into powerful collective impact.

In this episode we discuss:

1. Diane’s journey into sustainability and environmental advocacy
2. Why consumer choices can influence corporate sustainability strategies
3. The role of certifications and labels in building trust
4. The challenge companies face balancing profit and sustainability
5. Why packaging, plastic waste, and everyday purchasing decisions matter
6. The gap between what consumers say they want and what they actually buy
7. How communities can influence change through collective action

Diane also reminds us that change doesn’t always start with governments or corporations—it often begins with individual choices that reshape markets.

About Diane Osgood

Dr. Diane Osgood is a sustainability expert, strategist, and author focused on helping businesses and consumers create positive environmental impact through informed choices

1. Your Shopping Superpower – available through major bookstores and independent booksellers

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson, and Jennifer Myers Chua

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Joining us from Toronto, Jennifer Myers Chua helps organizations creating positive change make a bigger impact with better creative, smarter strategy, and thoughtful solutions.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Lilli Querker, Steve Heatherington, and Rob Slater.

Lorraine has spent over two decades navigating the world of corporate sustainability. From her early career in ESG reporting with Fortune 500 companies to stepping away from the mainstream narrative, Lorraine now champions a bold new paradigm: industrial healing.

Lorraine shares her personal journey of disillusionment with conventional sustainability frameworks and the moment she realized that mainstream ESG wasn’t just ineffective: it was part of the problem.

She introduces us to her concept of Matereality, a more grounded and holistic way of evaluating corporate impact that moves beyond surface-level metrics and buzzwords.

Together, we explore:

1. The concept of industrial healing vs. mainstream sustainability
2. What’s missing from traditional ESG narratives
3. The dangers of sustainability jargon like “net-zero” and “circular”
4. Her vision of Matereality and why it matters
5. Mindset shifts for business leaders and individuals
6. What she teaches in her Practice Change Program
7. What a life-serving economy could look like by 2036

Lorraine invites us to rethink not just business strategy, but our relationship with the systems we live and work in. Whether you’re a sustainability professional, corporate leader, or curious changemaker, this conversation will leave you with more questions—and inspiration—than you came in with.

Learn more about Lorraine’s work at https://www.blorrainesmith.com/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson, and Kristina Horning

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Kristina is currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Lilli Querker, Steve Heatherington, and Rob Slater.

Through bonfire tales, barefoot performances, and a growing international presence, Carl has developed a unique approach to storytelling as a tool for emotional resilience and climate engagement. He explains how myths and folktales offer vital breathing room in a media-saturated world, and how the act of sharing stories, rather than drowning in despair, can rekindle a sense of purpose. 

We also explore: 

• The alchemy between storyteller and audience 
• How stories can help us reclaim agency in the face of climate paralysis 
• Why grief, when acknowledged, can become a doorway to action 
• The origins and power of the Nexus storytelling project 
• The challenges of translating a deeply emotional in-person workshop into an online space 

Listen in for a timely reminder that we are not too small to make a difference—and that the stories we choose to tell ourselves shape the world we live in.   

Update: 

Since we recorded this episode, Carl Gough has taken on a new role promoting the protection and restoration of seagrass—a crucial marine habitat—to help safeguard our ocean environments. 

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Mentioned in this episode: 

Carl’s performance storytelling website: https://storytelling.wales 

TEDx Talk: What if stories could change the climate? – Carl Gough at TEDx Nantymoel 

Beyond the Border Festival (Wales International Storytelling Festival) 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Steve Heatherington, Tania Marien, Rob Slate and Leekei Tang.  

From a beautiful valley in Wales, UK, Steve is a Podcast Coach, Producer and Alpaca Shepherd. Steve is fascinated by the ideas of regeneration beyond sustainability and is still a biologist at heart.  

From Riverside, California, Tania is an independent environmental education professional and hosts and produces The Talaterra Podcast.    

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  

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Rooted in ecology, theology, and lived experience, their book invites us to see trees not just as beautiful beings, but as teachers, companions, and mirrors of our own spiritual lives.

Through stories, reflections, and accessible practices, Beth and Leah offer a path back to wonder, attention, and a renewed sense of belonging within the living world.

🌳 In this episode, we explore:

• Childhood memories that sparked lifelong reverence for trees
• How trees model resilience, community, and mutual care
• The meaning of stewardship
• Simple, powerful practices to connect with nature—even in busy lives
• Lessons trees offer us about grief, healing, and wholeness
• How to reawaken wonder and attention in a distracted world
• The power of collaborative authorship and collective wisdom
• A vision of a future shaped by interconnection, not extraction

This is a soulful conversation at the intersection of ecology, spirituality, and action—reminding us that learning from trees can guide us toward more grounded, generous, and hopeful lives.

To connect with:

• Beth Norcross: https://www.bethnorcross.com/
• Leah Rampy: https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/
• The Center for Spirituality in Nature: https://www.centerforspiritualityinnature.org/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson, and Kristina Horning 

Leekei is a fashion business business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina is currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US.

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Nathan takes us behind the scenes of his visionary documentary "Beyond Zero," which chronicles Interface's revolutionary journey towards sustainability under the visionary leadership of Ray Anderson.

This wide-ranging conversation delves deep into the transformative power of storytelling in the business world, exploring how narrative can inspire change in ways that facts and figures alone cannot.

Nathan shares his unique insights on the challenges and triumphs of creating and distributing documentaries that showcase positive business stories, offering a fresh perspective on how we view corporate sustainability efforts.

The discussion expands beyond filmmaking to explore the evolving concept of stakeholder capitalism, with Nathan breaking down its five key elements and how they can reshape our approach to business.

From learning from nature's regenerative designs to addressing systemic discrimination, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how companies can drive positive change while maintaining profitability.

Whether you're a seasoned business leader, a sustainability professional, or simply someone interested in how companies can make a meaningful difference in the world, this episode provides valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiring examples of how businesses can lead the charge towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us for a conversation that challenges conventional thinking and offers a roadmap for positive change in the corporate world.

To find out more about Beyond Zero, visit https://beyondzerofilm.com/

To request Beyond Zero on Netflix, ask https://help.netflix.com/en/titlerequest

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Brian Tormey.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.  

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Patrick discusses the Picker Pals initiative, which engages children in litter-picking activities through a compelling mix of storytelling, practical activities, and classroom tools. With Picker Pals now active in 70% of primary schools in Ireland and expanding globally, Patrick emphasizes the importance of empowering children and communities to take action against environmental degradation. 

Listen to this episode to learn about: 

• The origins and impact of Patrick’s eye-catching “cloak of debris” 
• How Picker Pals integrates environmental education with hands-on activities 
• The challenges and successes in spreading the Picker Pals program across different countries 
• Patrick’s creative approach to engaging children in environmental stewardship through storytelling and interactive learning 
• Expanding Picker Pals to schools and communities worldwide 
• Insights into Patrick's creative process and future plans for the program 

Connect with Patrick:  

Picker Pals Website 

Picker Pals on Instagram 

Patrick Jackson on LinkedIn 

Watch Patrick in Action   

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Tania Marien, Kristina Horning and Barbara Orsi.  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

From Riverside, California, Tania is an independent environmental education professional and hosts and produces The Talaterra Podcast.   

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US. 

Based in Milan, Italy, Barbara is a mom and marketing executive who has been actively involved in building a better and brighter future for our planet since November 2021. She has contributed to the Carbon Almanac and serves as the Italian coordinator for the Carbon Almanac Network. During fall 2023, she co-founded Generation Carbon Italy, the Italian spin-off of the Carbon Almanac Network  

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Leah shares her journey from corporate roles to advocating for environmental stewardship through initiatives like "Save Our Soil," while addressing the dangers of "othering" and promoting a kin-centric view of nature, leading with the heart, and embracing the grief and joy of climate change. 

Highlights include: 

• The inspiration and journey behind Leah’s book Earth and Soul. 
• The grassroots movement “Save Our Soil” and its focus on local regenerative farming and habitat creation. 
• Leah’s transition from a corporate career to environmental and spiritual work. 
• The principles of somatic leadership and how they can apply to environmental advocacy. 
• Balancing grief and joy in the face of climate change and the importance of ritual and community in navigating these emotions. 
• The concept of kin-centric ecology and the practice of reweaving our relationships with the natural world. 
• The value of local pilgrimages and connecting deeply with the nearby environment. 

About Leah Rampy: Leah is the author of Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos. Leah is a writer, retreat leader, and educator who blends ecology and spirituality through personal stories and practices to help others deepen their relationship with the natural world. With a Ph.D. in curriculum from Indiana University, Leah currently lives with her husband in a co-housing community in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. 

To connect with Leah, visit https://www.leahmoranrampy.com/.  

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, and Jenn Swanson.  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.  

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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Like many of us, Tonya, Kristy, and Katherine thought that cleaning plastic containers and putting them in the recycling bin would help mitigate the negative impact created by the use of plastic. 

It’s only after they’ve been working on the Almanac that they realised that they got it all wrong! While recycling plastic is an important habit, its impact is tiny compared to the magnitude of plastic pollution created at all stages of the plastic lifecycle.  

This focus is selected from episode 13 (The Octopus’ Gardens) where Tonya, Kristy, and Katherine discussed the marine environment and plastic pollution and how humans are creating problems for them.  They talk about projects that are trying to solve these problems and how personal responsibility is just a part of this.

To listen to the full episode of Octopus’ Gardens go here

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You can find out more on page 78, 79 and 162 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027, 346 and 256

 Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow, and Katherine Palmer.

Tonya is from Durham in North Carolina, she is involved in Personality-driven digital marketing for small businesses in the US.  Kristy is a journalist turned marketer and Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator.

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The discussion explores how this interactive workshop helps participants understand the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take meaningful action. 

Highlights Include: 

Impact and Reach: Insights into the impressive numbers—1.5 million participants in 160+ countries, with 70,000 volunteers in 45 languages. 

What is the Climate Fresk? Cedric explains the workshop format and how it facilitates understanding of climate change through cause and effect mapping. 

Origins of Climate Fresk: The story behind its creation and how it evolved from an interactive lesson into a global movement. 

Interactive Learning: The importance of collective intelligence and how mistakes and discussions during the workshop enhance learning. 

Emotional Engagement: Addressing the emotional impact of learning about climate change and strategies for facilitators to support participants. 

Global Expansion: Cedric's vision for international growth and the steps needed to establish Climate Fresk organizations in more countries. 

Personal Stories and Advice: Cedric shares his personal journey into climate activism and offers advice for those interested in participating in or facilitating Climate Fresk workshops. 

Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community and interactive learning to spark significant environmental change. 

To find out more about The Climate Fresk, visit climatefresk.org .  

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Tania Marien, Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen and Jenn Swanson.  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  

From Riverside, California, Tania is an independent environmental education professional and hosts and produces The Talaterra Podcast.  

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.  

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.  

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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In this selected segment, Brian explains how camel nostrils might inspire energy-efficient cooling for buildings.

Want to listen to the full episode? You can get it here

To listen to the BBC show: 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian Tormey, Kristina Horning and Leekei Tang

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Kristina is working on design theory and likes to use the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (where she is originally from) and her base is the US

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Launched on Earth Day in 2022, "The Green Runners" is a running community dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging eco-friendly practices among runners. It was created in response to the urgency highlighted at COP26 in Glasgow. 

Conversation with Nina Davies, one of the co-founders, and CarbonSessions hosts, Leekei, Rob, and Jeremy. Highlights include: 

• The joy and freedom gained from running 
• Bob Graham Round 
• How runners can use running practice as a platform to create a positive impact 
• The Four Pillars of The Green Runners 
• ‘Sportswashing’ and how The Green Runners called companies out 

Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community to spark significant environmental change. 

To find out more about The Green Runners go to https://thegreenrunners.com/ 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster. 

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada. 

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After explaining how carbon emission is linked to meat consumption, Jenn and Leekei went on to discuss the environmental benefits of a vegetarian or flexitarian diet and how to implement gradually small changes in our daily eating habits.

At the end of their conversation, Jenn shared with Leekei an easy recipe to make oat milk quickly at home and with a relatively low cost.

Go here to listen to the full episode

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You can find out more on page 200, 203 and 207 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 243, 099 and 236

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

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We've curated a buffet of standout segments from our extensive library, featuring intimate conversations with world-leading experts, best-selling authors, and everyday people just like you and me.  

Explore these highlights and dive into the full episodes for more inspiring content. 

Segments from the following episodes and speakers: 

• Inma, Olabanji Grow A Food Forest 
• Leekei, Seth, Olabanji Seth Godin on Better Climate Conversations and Creating Change: Celebrating our 100th Episode! 
• Brian, Josh Sustainability Leadership And Intrinsic Motivation With Josh Spodek 
• Tonya, Kristy, Katherine The Octopus' Gardens 
• Brian, Jenn, Jason Living a life of ecological authenticity with Jason Angel 
• Leekei, Brian, Kristina Biomimicry and Observing Nature to Find Solutions to Solve Environmental Problems 
• Jenn, Leekei A Climate Mindset Should Not Lead to More Division 
• Brian, Joe Living a Solarpunk Life to Create A Better Future with Joe Hines 
• Olabanji, Steve Climate and Weather - part 2 
• Olabanji, Tania, Sam Golf Courses 
• Elisa, Jenn, Jo, Rob Climate and Weather - part 1 
• Leekei, Jenn, Rob Toothpaste, Dentistry and Plastics 
• Dan, Henk Henk Rogers, From Being Video Game Pioneer with Tetris to Architect of a Carbon-Free World with Blue Planet Alliance 
• Kate, Katherine Carbon Positive Farming with Kate Field 
• Jeremy, Hannah Charting a Hopeful Future with Data Wisdom by Hannah Ritchie 
• Leekei, Barbara Scaling Climate Education to 1,000 Italian Schools with Barbara Orsi 
• César, Jennifer Clean Something For Nothing To Make An Impact 
• Leekei, Jenn, Olabanji Quiz On Food And Climate Change 

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Featuring: 

• Barbara Orsi (Italy): Founder of Generation Carbon Italy.  
• Brian Tormey (US): Real estate professional and goat farmer. 
• César González Fernández (Luxembourg): Co-founder of CSFN. 
• Dan Slater (UK): Video game digital art student. 
• Elisa Graf (Germany): Freelance writer and editor. 
• Hannah Ritchie (Scotland): Data scientist, researcher and best selling-author. 
• Henk Rogers (US): Co-founder of Tetris and renewable energy advocate. 
• Imma Lopez (Spain/Scotland): Sommelier, poet, and slow food advocate. 
• Jason Angel (US): Practitioner of sustainable living and agriculture. 
• Jenn Swanson (Canada): Minister, coach, and community connector. 
• Jennifer Myers Chua (Canada): CCO of a conscious distribution company. 
• Jeremy Côté (Canada): Scientist, athlete, and writer. 
• Joe Hines (US): Co-host of Solarpunk Life on YouTube. 
• Jo Petroni (France): Bioclimatic architect. 
• Joshua Spodek (US): Leadership coach, author and educator. 
• Kate Field (Australia): Goat farmer, cheese maker and emergency doctor. 
• Katherine Palmer (US): Aromatherapist and workshop coordinator. 
• Kristina (US/Prague): Architect and engineer. 
• Kristy Sharrow (US): Journalist turned marketer. 
• Leekei Tang (France): Business founder, sustainable development educator and author. 
• Olabanji Stephens (Nigeria): Creative Director and visual designer. 
• Rob Slater (UK): Orthodontist and triathlete. 
• Sam Schuffenecker (US): Golfer and former hockey player. 
• Seth Godin (US): Change agent and best-selling author. 
• Steve Heatherington (UK): Podcast coach, producer and alpaca shepherd. 
• Tania Marien (US): Environmental education professional. 
• Tonya Downing (US): Digital marketer for small businesses. 

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Having contributed to many areas of the Carbon Almanac, Jenn and Imma came together to discuss a number of different environmental issues.

In this episode, the problem with one piece of garden machinery is discussed; the leaf blower. The pollution from gasoline and noise, as well as the alternatives are covered. How communities can help each other provide different solutions to clearing up, or even making use of, the leaves which fall from our trees.

To listen to the full episode of this conversation, go here 

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You can find out more on page 90 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 034

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Imma Lopez.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.

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With their innovative app, CSFN empowers individuals to clean nature, one bag of trash at a time. Their platform brings together a community of people, municipalities, and companies, fostering collaboration to create a cleaner and healthier environment for all.

César shares the inspiring mission of CSFN, where every small contribution toward removing litter counts as a step toward their collective objective—a testament to the power of shared responsibility.

Driven by their vision for a litter-free world, César and the CSFN team aim to build a conscious and collaborative society. They believe that together, we can create a world where nature flourishes in its purest form, ensuring future generations inherit a cleaner and healthier planet.

Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community to spark significant environmental change.

To find out more about CSFN go to https://cleansomethingfornothing.com/

You can also download the app and start a cleanup right away!

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, Jennifer Myers Chua, Olabanji Stephen, and Kristina Horning

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

Jennifer is a Torontonian and CCO of a conscious distribution company. She is also the co-founder of Goodbids, a tool that connects worthy causes with people who want to have fun supporting them.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US.

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Leekei and Rick talked about the freedom that cycling gives children, as well as cognitive development and how biking can help kids take climate action. They discussed opportunities there are for children as young as 18 months start to use a bike and how infrastructure influences the uptake of cycling.

To listen to the full episode of this conversation, go here 

Urban cycling fans? Listen to another episode of CarbonSessions with Julie from Ottawa, Canada, discussing urban cycling, pathways and infrastructure among other topics. 

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You can find out more on page 166 and 274 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 234 and 139

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Rick Holt. 

Rick is a cycling enthusiast, part of his local school cycling patrol and a certified cycle instructor, teaching adults and kids. Rick is from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

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Topics explored in this episode: 

• Generation Carbon has reached 1000 classes and 25,000 children in primary school  
• Activities on Earth Day in Turin which was attended by 600 families! 
• Providing actionable teaching resources to teachers 
• The role of parents and educators in supporting children’s climate action 
• The power of children to influence household decisions and engage parents in climate conversations 
• Why talking about food waste is a quick win 
• What’s next for Generation Carbon Italy? 
• How this experience has transformed Barbara’s approach and perspectives  

Listen to Episode 142: Scaling Climate Education to 1,000 Italian Schools with Barbara Orsi

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Barbara Orsi, Rob Slater and Kristina Horning.  

Based in Milan, Italy, Barbara is a mom and marketing executive who has been actively involved in building a better and brighter future for our planet since November 2021. She has contributed to the Carbon Almanac and serves as the Italian coordinator for the Carbon Almanac Network. During fall 2023, she co-founded Generation Carbon Italy, the Italian spin-off of the Carbon Almanac Network 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US 

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Rare earth minerals play a crucial role in the energy transition, as they are used in various applications like electric vehicles and wind turbines. However, the mining of these minerals has had a poor environmental record.

To understand how an Australian mining project is improving this issue, we had a conversation with Stewart Watkins and Max Van Someren, where we discussed the broader context of the Nolans project in the energy transition.

Listen to the full episode

About the Nolans project

A presentation by Net Zero Perth on the Nolans Project

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You can find out more on page 167, 172, 242, 252 and 253 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 100, 092, 124, 120 and 112 

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Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

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EPISODE NOTES (original) 

‘In this episode, Sarah Johnson talks about her experience at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and offers her thoughts about building relationships and addressing climate change. 

Sarah is a landscape-based environmental educator. As a freelance science educator, she is focused on climate change, public lands, watershed science, civics, and geography, and teaching and learning through her business, Wild Rose Education. She designs and facilitates educator professional development workshops, teaches public lands courses, teaches International Arctic Buoy Program STEM programs, and facilitates a Colorado cohort of climate change educators. Sarah has created and facilitated numerous environmental education programs including the award-winning Youth Water Leadership Program.  

Sarah is currently a  PolarTREC educator, Spirituality and EE eePro Group Moderator, Guidelines for Excellence eePro Group Moderator, and also a student of the Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Sarah has been based in western Colorado working to protect rivers and public lands through education since 2004 where she enjoys playing outside during all seasons, gardening, and making music. 

Follow Sarah’s Arctic Expeditions   

Learn more about and join the U.S. ACE Coalition 

Read more about Sarah’s UNFCCC COP26 experience through her blog. 

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 

More about Sarah and how she founded Wild Rose Education’ 

Follow Tania’s work and listen to more Talaterra episodes 

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You can find out more about COP26 on page 240 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website, you can tap the footnotes link and type in 128. 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  

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Roundabouts have proven benefits but are not widely used globally

Leekei and Olabanji are wondering why the usage of roundabouts around the world remains relatively limited despite the proven benefits they offer in terms of reducing carbon emissions, facilitating smoother traffic flow, and minimizing energy usage during commuting. 

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You can find out more on page 168 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 230

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen and Leekei Tang

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

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 Topics range from paper recycling to the proliferation of thick plastic cups in markets and the visual impact of disposable coffee cups in cafes.  

 We also examine the environmental footprint of disposable water bottles versus reusable cups and bags, questioning the overproduction of popular items like the colorful Stanley cups.  

 Additionally, we brainstorm innovative business models for umbrellas, exploring ideas around recirculation and sponsorship.  

 Tune in as we navigate the complexities of sustainable consumption. 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, Jenn Swanson, Rob Slater, and Kristina Horning  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert, and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.  

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer, and community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach, and podcaster. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US. 

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Olabanji provided an introduction to climate change for the audience.

Interestingly, the attendees had not initially signed up for these sessions, and their surprise upon learning about the complexities and causes of climate change was both priceless and enlightening.

It's definitely worth a listen.

You can listen to the full discussion here

About AfricaNXT here

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang, Rob Slater and Kristina Horning

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US. 

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

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EPISODE NOTES (original)

'Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!

In this episode, I explore change, consider how we approach it and the difference between things we have no control over and things we can affect.

World scale changes will affect us, maybe not today or even tomorrow, but soon. While we can’t completely control much of anything, we can make an impact through what we do. This includes the climate.

As always, I encourage you to go spend some time with your alpacas and enjoy the moment.

Let me know your thoughts.'

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article in Nature.com US nuclear-fusion lab enters new era: achieving ‘ignition’ over and over

You can find out more on page 186 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 094

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From a beautiful valley in Wales, UK, Steve is a Podcast Coach, Producer and Alpaca Shepherd. Steve is fascinated by the ideas of regeneration beyond sustainability and is still a biologist at heart.

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In December 2022, the nuclear fusion research effort reached a major breakthrough whereby the reaction generated more energy than it consumed (ignition)

After sharing their understanding of the subject and why this news set a milestone for a future of clean energy, Jenn, Leekei and Brian toyed with various scenarios of possible tomorrows where energy is in abundance.

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article in Nature.com US nuclear-fusion lab enters new era: achieving ‘ignition’ over and over

You can find out more on page 186 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 094

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From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

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Deborah does most of her work while being active, whether walking, hiking or swimming. This practice is a great way to exercise, save money and time, and be more productive.

In this segment, Deborah shares some practical tips on inviting her business partners, staff or clients to join in her walks. 

From beautiful Vancouver in Canada, Deborah Drummond is an Ultrapreneur⭐️#1 Int'l Best Selling Author/Speaker/Anti Aging Expert/Media Mastermind/Ayurveda/Mom and co-creator of ‘They Did It Tour’, 2 women rocking and walking 8 marathons in Ireland to raise funds for the music industry.

To the full episode

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Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Kristina is working on design theory and using design process in everything. With a background in architecture, civil engineering and education, she loves research, play and co-creating. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base in the U.S.  

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

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Why do we eat chocolate for Easter around the world? At a time when the price of chocolate is increasing, it's intriguing to explore where this tradition comes from and how we can maintain the celebratory spirit without relying heavily on purchasing large quantities of chocolate. 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US 

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Jenn and Leekei talked about how insects are being used as a food source to reduce our carbon footprint. Different forms have already been used, including Cochineal in shakes and powdered forms in pet foods. They also discussed producing alternatives to meats by growing them in the laboratory.  

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You can find out more on page 208 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 104

You can also find find the Cricket Burger Hamburger in the free download of The Carbon Almanac For Kids (available in English and 21 other languages!)

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

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Gwen shares her lifelong love for food and its role in her family dynamics. Growing up, she was exposed to diverse cuisines, sparking her culinary passion.  

Her latest book, The Plantastic Cookbook, inspired by a dream her publisher had, quickly transformed from an e-book to a comprehensive cookbook, emphasizing the benefits and versatility of plant-based eating without demanding a complete lifestyle overhaul.  

Gwen highlights the importance of making plant-based food approachable and available, avoiding exotic or hard-to-find ingredients. She discusses her experience with the Edible Schoolyard Project, emphasizing the positive impact of fresh, quality food on students' health and learning.  

Gwen also touches on her catering experiences, evolving dietary trends, and the power of home gardening. She encourages listeners to experiment with food, emphasizing the joy and creativity in preparing meals that cater to diverse dietary needs and preferences.  

About Gwen Kenneally: 

Gwen is a Hollywood caterer and chef/director of the Edible Schoolyard Project (founded by Alice Waters) at Larchmont Charter. She is a 2020 New Thought Walden Awards honoree and is the author of The Sweet and Savory Cookbook, The Lotus Kitchen, and The Inclusive Table. She lives in Los Angeles where she has catered film sets and high profile events and turns to her garden, the seasons, and farmers markets for inspiration. 

 For more information The Plantastic Cookbook, go to Goodreads   

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 Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up! 

You can find out more in the Carbon Almanac page 203 and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 099 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributor Jenn Swanson 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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According to a UN study, the direct damage cost to health incurred by climate change is estimated to be between 2 to 4 billion per year in 2030.

Olabanji shared how the community successfully campaigned when black soot was all over his city. Faced with public discontent, the politicians had no solution other than implementing adequate measures to end pollution from black soot.

This proved that lobbying and campaigning could trigger public response and politicians to find solutions. 

So get involved! No matter how big or small is your contribution, get involved because your voice matters.

To listen to the full conversation, go there

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You can find out more on pages 81, 114, 147, 149 and 154 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 357, 586, 063, 589 and 252.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen and Inma Lopez

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

 Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

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They discuss how Jason and his wife Jocelyn came about launching the Long Haul Farm, a community-supported agriculture farm which serves food to the community and trains new farmers. 

Jason and his wife also started The Ecological Citizens Project, which connects the work they’re doing to the wider Hudson Valley community.

They talked about the role of municipalities in helping communities live a more sustainable life as Jason is running for the Town Board of Philipstown.

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From Garrison, Philipson on the east coast of the US, Jason practises sustainable living and agriculture, including running a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program and diversified, free-range livestock program, and making, baking, canning, pickling, cutting, cooking, growing and mending various things.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

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There is the climate story and there are the foibles of Chat GPT, the end is just a real gem and of course, one of the demonstrable foibles!

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and ChatGPT. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

ChatGPT, operating on the GPT-4 architecture, is a sophisticated language model developed by OpenAI. As a paid version, it offers enhanced capabilities to understand and generate human-like text, responding to diverse queries and enabling engaging conversational experiences with improved accuracy and depth. The voice used is the 'Sky' voice.

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Jenn read that students in the Philippines must have planted 10 trees before graduating from high school

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Olabanji Stephen and Leekei Tang

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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In this conversation Leekei shares with Kristina the story of how Brian Zimmerman, alongside other experts, embarked on a mission that led to the rediscovery of this critically endangered species in Madagascar, fostering successful breeding programs and inspiring a global call to action.  

This story is a testament to resilience and the power of collaborative conservation. Tune in for an inspiring tale of survival and science. 

Want to find out more? 

Read the article in The Science New Hope for an Endangered Fish in Madagascar 

Listen to Brian in Oxford Science Sparks Where are all the Mangarahara cichlid hiding? 

Discover the story of Guy Tam Hyock - "The Fish Whisperer" 

Visit the Tropical Aquarium in Paris 

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You can find out more in the Carbon Almanac page 134, 136 and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 065 and 074 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Kristina Horning. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US 

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Lights are everywhere, yet we don’t often discuss their impact on humans, society, and both the natural and built environments.

In the full conversation, we discuss:

• The differences between natural and artificial lights.
• The influence of light on our circadian rhythms.
• How to use and position appropriate lighting in various settings.
• How lights can affect trees, birds, and insects.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang, Kristina Horning and Brian Tormey

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

Kristina is working on design theory and using design process in everything. With a background in architecture, civil engineering and education, she loves research, play and co-creating. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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It debates whether such actions make celebrities hypocrites or if their broader impact justifies these choices. The discussion also touches on the effectiveness of carbon offsets and alternatives to flying, highlighting the complexities and personal decisions involved in addressing climate change. 

The conversation then extends to systemic issues like transportation infrastructure and personal habits, emphasizing collective action over individual perfection.

Article in the New York Times After Refusing to Fly, Climate Researcher Loses His Job

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You can find out more in the Carbon Almanac page 164 and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 246

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Tonya Downing and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Tonya is from Durham in North Carolina, she is involved in Personality-driven digital marketing for small businesses in the US.  

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

The conversation underlines the value of unified, non-confrontational discussions to inspire collective and positive change towards a more sustainable future.

The dialogue highlights the significance of recognizing and modifying everyday behaviours that harm the planet, promoting alternative, eco-friendly practices. 

It suggests that individual actions, informed by awareness and understanding, can lead to significant environmental improvements. 

To listen to the full episode go here.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian D Tormey, Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

The concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is one of the nine metrics monitored in the framework of the Planetary Boundaries as climate change is not the only process that might jeopardize human life on planet Earth. 

In this conversation, we discussed the importance of a holistic approach to the environment and considered the various aspects of natural processes as these processes are all intertwined.

This approach is crucial for understanding and addressing the broader impacts on Earth's systems and human life

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You can find out more in the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 339

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Only 9% of plastics ever produced has actually been recycled knowing that the world has been producing plastic for over 70 years… 

The entire lifecycle of plastic is bad for the environment, from production to its disposal. We’ve been lured to the idea that recycling plastic is a sustainable option so we can keep producing and using more and more plastics. It is not true. It is a trap.

To listen to the full episode go here.

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You can find out more on pages 78 and 79 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027 and 346

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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Jeremy, Rob, and Alex discuss the intersection of sustainability, environment, and art, emphasizing the power of comics in conveying complex ideas through simple panels. 

The conversation explores Alex’ journey from biochemistry to cartooning, highlighting the importance of storytelling and art in raising environmental awareness. 

They delve into the challenges of daily comic creation, the blend of art and science, and the role of comics in environmental education. Alex's work reflects a commitment to highlighting environmental themes and fostering community awareness and action towards sustainability.

To connect with Alex https://www.alexhallatt.com/

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You can download The Carbon Almanac free photobook "With Your Own Eyes: Climate Change In Photos" - Photos Collected And Curated With Love & Hope By People Like You.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté.

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.

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In this episode, we explore sustainable farming practices focusing on low-input systems to avoid overgrazing and carbon leakage. Emphasizing the importance of resting pastures and maintaining continuous plant growth, we discuss methods like holistic grazing to enhance soil health and carbon sequestration. This approach not only nurtures soil microbiology but also optimizes pasture recovery and organic carbon content, illustrating a harmonious balance with nature's rhythm.

To listen to the full episode go here.

To find out about Kate’s farm, check out https://www.leapfarm.com.au/

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Let’s Have a Think: Regenerative Farming

Josh Spodek Website

https://www.sacredcow.info/book

Footprint Network - Ecological Footprint Test

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Katherine Palmer and Brian D Tormey

Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator from Canada.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

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Osprey's work with underrepresented communities, policymakers, and coalitions aims to foster climate justice and a sustainable, equitable future. Highlights of our conversation include:

• The power of worldviews: Through her book, "The Story is in Our Bones," Osprey discusses the critical role worldviews play in shaping our approach to climate change and conflicts, emphasizing the need for a collective shift towards understanding and reconciliation.
• Indigenous and Women's leadership: Highlighting successful grassroots projects and indigenous wisdom in preserving biodiversity, Osprey underlines the indispensable role of indigenous peoples and women in leading environmental conservation and climate action efforts.
• Integrating ancient wisdom: The discussion also covered the importance of blending traditional ecological knowledge with modern science to tackle environmental challenges effectively.
• Action and hope: Osprey's narrative is a call to action for supporting indigenous rights, gender equality in environmental decision-making, and embracing community-led solutions for a sustainable future.

This episode is a beacon of hope and a guide for engaging in the climate movement, emphasizing that everyone has a role to play in creating a more sustainable and just world.

About Osprey Orielle Lake:

Founder and executive director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake works internationally with grassroots, BIPOC and Indigenous leaders, policymakers, and diverse coalitions to build climate justice, resilient communities, and a just transition to a decentralized, democratized clean-energy future.

She sits on the executive committee for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and on the steering committee for the Fossil Free Non-Proliferation Treaty. Osprey’s writing about climate justice, relationships with nature, women in leadership, and other topics has been featured in The Guardian, Earth Island Journal, The Ecologist, Ms. Magazine and many other publications.

She is the author of the award-winning book Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature. Osprey holds an MA in Culture and Environmental Studies from Holy Names University in Oakland and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area on Coast Miwok lands.

Connect with Osprey on Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

To learn more, go to: https://ospreyoriellelake.earth

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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Jenn, Leekei and Rob discussed the environmental impact of taking care of our teeth as well as plastics contained in toothpaste, dental floss and toothbrushes and alternative solutions to reduce the daily release of microplastics in waterways.

Rob shared his experience of implementing change in his dental practice by using more sustainable equipment and consumables, and advocacy

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You can find out more on page 78, 79 and 162 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027, 346 and 256

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang and Rob Slater.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

The discussion starts with sustainable food practices, highlighting the benefits of farm-to-fridge initiatives and the importance of supporting small, local businesses for fresh produce.

Challenges like the lack of preservatives and the need for frequent shopping due to smaller storage spaces in urban settings like Paris are discussed.

The conversation also covers effective food storage techniques, especially in varying climates, from the cold of Montana to the warmth experienced by Olabanji.

The episode concludes with a discussion on embracing simplicity in food preparation and the broader theme of fearlessness in trying new foods and experiences.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Olabanji Stephen and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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Hopefully, this gift to Nature will inspire other organisations to do the same.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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In this episode, Jenn and Leekei discuss the importance of maintaining a balance between awareness of environmental challenges and a proactive, optimistic approach to solutions. 

Highlights include Portugal's success in renewable energy, the health-centric urban planning of Singapore, and the vitality of marine life seen in the birth of a new killer whale. 

Emphasis is placed on active participation and intentional, conscious choices in daily life to contribute positively to the environment, inspired by the insights of data scientist Hannah Ritchie. 

This conversation underlines the idea that acknowledging problems while focusing on constructive action can lead to meaningful environmental progress.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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We talked about our recent shopping experiences and how brands can develop more sustainable products that customers would want to buy.

Jenn shared her experience of purchasing distilled water in a shop and raised concerns about a growing trend of greenwashing. Leekei shared a similar recent experience with bathroom cleaning products. They all agreed that there is a growing demand from consumers for products that are more sustainable.

This is maybe an opportunity for brands to do better, maybe by developing new products and working more closely with consumers.

This episode was originally aired in November 2022, follow the link to listen to the full episode.

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You can find out more on page 160 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 089

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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Hannah is also a TED speaker and a writer.

In this episode, we delve into Hannah’s book, "Not the End of the World - How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet", a guide for understanding and addressing global environmental challenges.

Hannah shares how she merges her love for science and writing to explore and explain complex issues through data.

We dive into intriguing topics like the true impact of palm oil, the surprising benefits of electric vehicles in cold climates, and how we can address multiple environmental problems with singular solutions.

Her insights provide a deeper understanding of sustainability, debunking myths, and highlighting the importance of a data-driven approach to environmental issues.

So tune in, as Hannah Ritchie helps us navigate through rumors and facts, bringing clarity to our collective mission for a sustainable future.

https://hannahritchie.com/

https://ourworldindata.org/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen and Jeremy Côté.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.

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Julie is an avid cyclist from Ottawa, Canada, who believes that even the smallest gesture counts and would eventually have an impact to help solve the climate crisis. An easy way for each of us to contribute is cycling (or reducing idling)

They went on to talk about urban cycling and pathways, the many health and mental benefits of cycling and how citizens and municipalities should work together to have more cyclable cities.

Similar to Europe, cycling has become more widespread in Canada: on one of her rides, Julie even saw Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau cycling on the road! 

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You can find out more on pages 166 and 244 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 234 and 125

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Julie, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen

From Ottawa, Canada, Julie is a mom, lawyer, educator, bilingual in French and English, Canadian, nature lover, reader, climate change activist who wants to leave a better world behind.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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This episode is a mosaic of contributions from volunteers from around the globe with stories on what they did in 2023, the projects they have been involved in, the emotions they went through  and what they’re planning to do or hope to see happen in 2024.  

A big thank you to the contributors to this very special episode:

Barbara Orsi Jeremy Côté Edie Chua Anna Kohler Smith Rob Slater Tania Marien Anna Cosentino Jennifer Myers Chua Leekei Tang Steve Heatherington

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

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You can listen to the previous episode to find out about the story. 

As we conclude this series, Joshua takes us through his innovative approaches to addressing climate change and how he emphasizes the power of individual actions and leadership in the fight against global environmental issues. 

This episode was originally aired in 2022. Follow the link to listen to the full episode

Watch Josh Spodek in the Daily Show

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian D Tormey and Olabanji Stephen

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work. 

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Karena’s vocation as a Futurist started when she was trying to understand the future career path of her own kids. 

Being ‘a span of seven generations’ and from the technical and societal changes she has witnessed in her own career, she shared some perspectives about what education and career choices mean in our increasingly uncertain world. 

Among various topics, Karena and Jenn discuss how climate change will play out in the equation, the 17 UN SDGs, and what skills do we need to bring to Mars.

You can subscribe to Karena's substack: https://tiltthefuture.substack.com

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You can find out more on page 56 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 339

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Karena De Souza

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Karena is a Parent. Strategist. Futurist. Lifelong learner. World Citizen. Mother of Dragons. With a focus on the Future of Work, Karena teaches GenZ (born after 1995) the mindset and frameworks to make a smoother transition. Presently started a podcast TILT the Future, and do speeches to students and their influencers (parents, educators, employers and peers) on the Future of Work & Climate as an opportunity.

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As we are about to step into the new year, we're bringing you another special rebroadcast. 

In this segment, Josh shares deeper insights into his journey of personal transformation and environmental responsibility, challenging conventional notions about sustainable living and climate action. 

Josh believes that the key to systemic change lies in individual transformation. That is why his work also includes coaching high-profile leaders, like C-suite executives from major polluting companies or politicians to cultivate a deeper sense of environmental responsibility in these influencers because their actions can create significant ripples through their positions of power and influence.

This episode was originally aired in 2022. Follow the link to listen to the full episode

Watch Josh Spodek in the Daily Show

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian D Tormey and Olabanji Stephen

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work. 

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Hosts Jenn, Kristina, and Leekei share their personal stories, reflecting on how their festive traditions intertwine with some of the themes of ‘A Christmas Carol’.

This conversation aims to inspire a transformation of the holiday season into a time of greater environmental awareness and compassionate action.

The episode delves into reimagining Christmas traditions through an eco-friendly lens, considering sustainable festive celebrations, and acknowledging those less privileged who are affected by climate change. 

It’s a dialogue about transforming holiday cheer into meaningful, climate-aware actions, encompassing the joy of giving and inclusive celebration.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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As we step into the festive holiday season, we've decided to revisit some of our most inspiring and thought-provoking episodes from the past. Today, we're rebroadcasting the first part of a conversation that Olabanji and Brian had with Joshua Spodek, host of the award-winning 'This Sustainable Life' podcast, and a four-TEDx speaker.

Josh is not only a bestselling author but also a professor at NYU, a leadership coach, and a passionate advocate for environmental stewardship.

You'll hear Josh delve into his personal missions and projects that contribute to positive change in the world. He shares his experience of living off the grid in Manhattan.

This truly original, unusual and radical endeavour even landed him a segment on The Daily Show last November.

This episode was originally aired in 2022. Follow the link to listen to the full episode

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian D Tormey and Olabanji Stephen

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work. 

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As we approach year-end festivities filled with gatherings and reunions, our hosts explore ways to integrate climate change discussions into our holiday interactions without dampening the celebratory spirit. 

They emphasize the power of asking open-ended, curiosity-driven questions to create connections and start dialogues on climate issues.

As a takeaway, the hosts highlight that while we may not be experts, our collective curiosity and willingness to engage in dialogues are crucial in navigating the complex issue of climate change. They encourage listeners to use holiday gatherings as platforms for such valuable exchanges, and to remember that it's never too late to make a difference.

Resources mentioned: The Carbon Almanac website and its resources, including free downloads of the Spanish version of the book, children's version, educator's guide, and more.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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A fascinating common thread unites our guest Kate and hosts Brian and Katherine: beyond their shared dedication to environmental stewardship, they all engage in regenerative farming with a focus on goat breeding.

To listen to the full episode go here.

To find out about Kate’s farm, check out https://www.leapfarm.com.au/

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Let’s Have a Think: Regenerative Farming

Josh Spodek Website

https://www.sacredcow.info/book

Footprint Network - Ecological Footprint Test

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Katherine Palmer and Brian D Tormey

Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator from Canada. Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

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Holiday celebrations and their global spread especially in today’s consumer-driven societies contribute to the planet’s strain. They went on to discuss the enormous surge in holiday-related consumption.

According to the National Retail Federation, in the US, holiday sales grew from USD 400 billion in 2003 to over 900 billion in 2023 . The hosts discuss the environmental implications of holiday decorations, the energy consumption of festive lights, and the surge in gift-giving, leading to increased waste.

Kristina, Jenn and Leekei explore alternative ways to celebrate, focusing on minimizing waste and maximizing experiences. 

They share personal stories and fun ideas, like using election pamphlets for gift wrapping and creating memorable experiences rather than giving material gifts. The episode also touches on the importance of local and traditional foods during holidays, as opposed to imported, expensive items.

The hosts concluded on the essence of holidays as a time for community and connection, and the importance of aligning our celebrations with our environmental values.

https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/2023-holiday-reach-record-spending-levels

https://www.greenchoices.org/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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Olabanji and Leekei discuss the significant issue of plastics from these sources leaching into the biosphere. Key findings include:

• between 15-31% of microplastics are in the oceans
• main sources of microplastics are from: laundering of synthetic clothes (35% of primary microplastics); abrasion of tyres through driving (28%); intentionally added microplastics in personal care products, for example microbeads in facial scrubs (2%)

source: European Parliement

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work

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But what does it genuinely mean? Does it equate to offsetting? And importantly, how does it contribute to addressing the climate crisis?

Inspired by a video from science communicator and astrophysicist Sabine Hossenfelder, Leekei shares her insights, shedding light on the complexities of these climate-related concepts. 

The episode reveals that a lack of understanding can leave us susceptible to greenwashing and manipulation in climate discourse, highlighting the importance of clarity and comprehension in these critical conversations.

To watch Sabine Hossenfelder video The Net Zero Myth. Why Reaching our Climate Goals is Virtually Impossible

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Kristina Horning and Olabanji Stephen.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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Jenn and Olabanji engage in a quiz crafted by Leekei, uncovering insights that highlight the complexity behind seemingly simple food-related questions. 

The episode also sheds light on the diversity of dietary habits, revealing how certain foods that are staples in some regions may be rare in others.

source for the quiz: https://www.foodunfolded.com/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.    

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work

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They begin by defining greenwashing as misleading marketing that falsely presents products or services as environmentally friendly. The conversation then delves into why greenwashing is harmful, noting its potential to erode consumer trust, undermine real environmental efforts, and create a false sense of progress in combating climate change.

The hosts discuss various examples of greenwashing, such as deceptive product packaging and the illusion of carbon offsetting in air travel. They also touch on the phenomenon of 'green hushing,' where companies making actual positive environmental changes refrain from publicizing them due to fear of being labeled as greenwashers. 

The episode highlights the importance of consumer education, the need for transparency, and the value of community-driven sustainability.

In conclusion, the episode stresses the urgency for authenticity in sustainability efforts, summarized in the powerful message: "Don't fake it, just make it."

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson, Kristina Horning and Olabanji Stephen.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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While the food wasted in our homes is just a fraction of this total, it's crucial to recognize the impact of our individual actions.  

In this conversation, Leekei, Katherine and Olabanji talked about the culture around food and leftovers, exchanged recipes and shared ideas on how food waste can be reduced at various levels of the production and consumption value chain

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Katherine Palmer and Olabanji Stephen

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

 From the great outdoors of Vancouver in Canada, Katherine is a Copywriter and Brand Designer for Small Eco-Businesses, an Aromatherapist, and Workshop Coordinator.   

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work

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Key discussion points include:

• Reviving Ancient Maritime Techniques: The hosts discuss the innovative use of "wind wings" on cargo ships, a modern twist on traditional sails, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
• Simple Pleasures of Snail Mail: The conversation shifts to the joys of traditional letter writing, specifically a service that sends story chapters via snail mail, fostering connections and sparking imaginations in a low-tech manner.
• Sustainable Milling Practices: They explore the revival of water-powered mills with stone grinders in the Czech Republic, celebrating the unique taste and nutritional value of traditionally milled flour.
• Solar-Powered Bakeries: Highlighting a bakery in Normandy that bakes bread using solar energy, the hosts discuss how this eco-friendly approach is spreading across France.
• Baby-Led Weaning: The discussion turns to the trend of baby-led weaning, where infants transition directly from breast milk or formula to real food, bypassing the need for processed baby food.

Through these examples, the episode showcases how blending ancient wisdom with modern innovation can lead to environmentally friendly and sustainable business practices.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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A 2011 study showed that a leaf blower emits nearly 300 times the amount of air pollutants as a pickup truck.

Having contributed to many areas of the Carbon Almanac, Jenn and Imma came together to discuss a number of different environmental issues.

In this episode, the problem with one piece of garden machinery is discussed; the leaf blower. The pollution from gasoline and noise, as well as the alternatives are covered. How communities can help each other provide different solutions to clearing up, or even making use of, the leaves which fall from our trees.

To listen to the full episode of ‘Leaf Blowers’ go here.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Imma Lopez.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.

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Initiatives covered include:

• plastic collection initiative in Bali by Gary Benchegib
• public water fountains in Minneapolis
• fashion repair scheme in France
• EPR Extended Producer’s Responsibility in the EU
• ‘buy nothing groups’ and ‘fix-it-fair’ in Canada
• the ‘Right to Repair Act’ in California

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Climate change impacts mental health as learning about the facts and science behind climate change can be stressful and overwhelming. So what can we do about it?

While we encourage our listeners to learn as much as possible about climate change and take action, we also sometimes experience eco-anxiety ourselves. 

Kristina recounts an incident where she nearly had a panic attack after coming across a stack of plastic cups that reminded her of her potential negative impact on the environment. To manage the situation, she used Katie Byron's 4-question framework.

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You can find out more on pages 154, 155 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 252

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributor Brian Tormey and Kristina Horning.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US.

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Valérie Masson-Delmotte, a renowned French climate scientist and IPCC report author, proposes that soccer star Kylian Mbappé could be an ideal spokesperson for climate causes. 

The episode also examines various celebrities who have engaged in social causes, the mixed reactions they receive, and how some of these efforts risk being labeled as greenwashing due to misunderstandings or lack of knowledge

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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Leekei and Olabanji discuss the shift from glass to plastic bottles and the financial incentives that are used to encourage the return of glass containers. 

They explore how the food industry has opted for plastics over glass for the sake of convenience. Olabanji also talks about the potential for reusing plastic bottles. They conclude by realizing that modern shopping practices prioritize convenience over sustainability

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You can read about the full article on Tyranny of Convenience by Tim Wu on pages 6-9 of The Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 008

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributor Olabanji Stephen and Leekei Tang.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

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Topics explored in this episode:

• Barbara's collaboration with her 9-year-old daughter, Matilde, on both the kids' book and the broader Carbon Almanac project
• How Barbara began educating Matilde's classmates about climate change
• The significance of involving children in climate change conversations and strategies to engage them
• The impact that learning about climate change has had on Matilde
• Barbara's motivation for launching the Italian spin-off of the Carbon Almanac 
• The role of strategic partnerships in gaining the support of Italian ministries and expanding her initiatives to reach 25,000 families in Italy
• A generation of climate change natives
• Overcoming imposter syndrome
• The importance of continually discussing and promoting the work done by the Carbon Almanac Network

To download a free copy of Generation Carbon go here (available 22 languages and dyslexic fonts)

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Based in Milan, Italy, Barbara is a mom and marketing executive who has been actively involved in building a better and brighter future for our planet since November 2021. She has contributed to the Carbon Almanac and serves as the Italian coordinator for the Carbon Almanac Network. Recently, she co-founded Generation Carbon, the Italian spin-off of the Carbon Almanac Network

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The challenge in addressing climate issues lies in sustaining an inclusive dialogue, as decisions made without broad public input can have far-reaching impacts on both people and the environment.

In this segment, Jenn, Leekei and Olabanji discussed the different climate education initiatives in their communities and countries.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributor Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.   

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

The conversation starts with Jane discussing Barbara Kingsolver's book, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life," which chronicles Kingsolver's family's year-long journey of consuming only locally sourced food.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The impact of Barbara Kingsolver's book and its relevance to making better food choices.
• The hidden costs of convenient, packaged foods on both personal health and the environment.
• Strategies for moving away from industrially produced foods that have adverse environmental and health impacts.
• The challenges and opportunities associated with gaining access to locally grown foods.
• Innovative approaches to urban agriculture, including growing food in apartments and the world's largest urban farm located on a rooftop in Paris.

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You can find out more on pages 76, 116 and 201 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 022, 598 and 031.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Hosts Olabanji, Jenn, and Leekei highlight positive news and initiatives that inspire hope in the battle against climate change.

In this segment, Olabanji expresses his admiration for the efforts of Gary Bencheghib, who is dedicated to cleaning the beaches and waterways in Bali. He also discusses the innovative solutions Gary and his team have developed to repurpose plastic waste.

To listen to the full episode of ‘Good News’ go here.

To find out more about Gary and his work, check out his IG account.  

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributor Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.   

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

They both agree that music has an essential role in shaping culture and influencing behaviours, making it a potentially powerful tool in the fight against climate change.

Topics discussed include:

• the role of influencers, musicians and singers in shaping public opinion on climate change
• the educational power of songs
• music distribution, digital vs physical
• the environmental impact of tours
• what the future of concerts could be like (the ABBA Voyage Concerts)
• the behavioural influence of arts

MIT discussions on Scientists and musicians tackle climate change together

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Breaking news!

At the time of posting this conversation, on October 10th, we learned that Icelandic singer Björk has teamed with Rosalía, another pop-singer from Spain, to campaign against industrial salmon fish-farming in Iceland.

The song’s title has not been announced, but a 75-second preview has been published online. Björk has announced that all the proceeds from this collaboration will be donated to help fishermen at Seyðisfjörður with their legal fees. In hopes that it can serve as an exemplary case for others.

on youtube help fight fish farming in iceland

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

In this segment, Estella, our 21-year-old Gen Z guest, shares her profound anxiety about climate change, a fear stemming from childhood memories.

Initially interested in fashion, she had a career pivot influenced by eye-opening facts she learned on TikTok and social media about the industry's environmental and human rights violations. She is now committed to working with sustainable brands across a range of sectors, with the goal of encouraging better consumer choices and moving capital away from harmful companies.

To listen to the full episode of ‘Gen Z and Climate Change’ go here.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributor Jenn Swanson and guest Estella Struck.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.   

Estella is based in New York and is CEO and founder of Viviene, a Gen Z Marketing Agency working with sustainable brands.

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Wetlands serve as critical pillars in our natural ecosystems, performing an array of vital functions that range from biodiversity support to water filtration. Notably, they excel in carbon sequestration; for instance, peatlands, a type of wetland, can rival forests in their ability to store carbon. Despite their ecological importance, wetlands are increasingly under threat. As such, safeguarding them becomes not just advisable but imperative for a balanced environment.

 Hosts share their experiences and knowledge about wetlands they have either visited or are knowledgeable about, including:

• Lake Engure in Latvia
• Burns Bog in Canada

Learn about the RAMSAR convention 

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You can find out more on pages 131, 229 and 232 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 080, 107 and 251.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Leekei, Cat and Mary Elizabeth talked about Food, Food Waste and Sustainability and how their individual journeys have been influenced by their parents and how the Second World War and later events had a bearing on how their parents both respected and developed a thriftiness for food.

To listen to the full episode of ‘Thoughts on Food’ go here

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You can read about food in relation to this episode, in The Carbon Almanac on pages 116, 201 and 121. 

Or look in the footnotes sections:

https://thecarbonalmanac.org/067/

https://thecarbonalmanac.org/599/

https://thecarbonalmanac.org/the-problem-with-leftovers/

https://thecarbonalmanac.org/260/

https://thecarbonalmanac.org/eating-our-way-forward/

https://thecarbonalmanac.org/022/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Mary Elizabeth Sheehan and Cat Barnard.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Mary Elizabeth is an author and maker of things, including clothing, adventures, and food and a pie maker extraordinaire.

Cat is a small business owner living near London in the UK, her work developed from a concern about Climate Change and she advises businesses on the case for Carbon Reduction at Work.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Topics covered in this comprehensive discussion include:

• Johannes’ journey to Borneo and carpenter experience
• Founding Fairventures: a non-profit for tree planting
• Addressing the discrepancy between trees planted and trees grown
• The importance of comprehensive census in reforestation management
• Leveraging technology for donor trust leads to carbon storage monitoring
• Wildfires, rainforests, and forest management strategies
• An inside look at TREEO.app's tree growth monitoring
• Balancing forest thinning and food cultivation
• Starting small and navigating the carbon capture landscape, vision, process, and challenges
• New insights into soil and agricultural carbon sequestration
• Carbon removal vs. Carbon offset markets: the need for regulation and transparency
• Transitioning to for-profit: scaling TREEO for greater impact
• Unpacking the carbon market value chain and ensuring fair income for tree farmers

Connect with Johannes Schwegler: https://treeo.one/en/

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Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Olabanji Stephen, Brian Tormey, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Prof. Ioannou is a leading strategy scholar whose research focuses on Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). 

Drawing from his 13 years of experience researching and advising top executives around the world, Prof Ioannou is at the forefront of how the business world and corporations are leveraging the power of sustainability in their development today. 

In this particular section, Prof. Ioannou explained why changes might take time and that progress is not always linear.

Listen to the full episode here 

In this episode, Professor Ioannou discusses the challenges and opportunities for businesses and corporations to lead the path to a more sustainable future

You can find out more about the work of Prof. Ioannis Ioannou here

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You can find out more on pages 251, 252, 254, 248, 288 and 291 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 836, 124, 133, 131, 141 and 136

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Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century.

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help.

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From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.   

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

The concept of "Discourses of Climate Delay," is a term that describes the subtle yet impactful ways people acknowledge climate change while advocating for minimal or postponed action. 

Contrary to climate denial, these discourses accept the reality of climate change but argue for less urgent or less comprehensive solutions. 

The discourses are grouped by the researchers in 4 main categories:

Redirect Responsibility: This discourse evades systemic solutions for climate change, often by shifting the focus onto individual actions or by invoking 'whataboutism' to point fingers at other countries or sectors that are perceived to contribute more to the problem.

Push Non-Transformative Solutions: This discourse advocates for incremental or ineffective solutions, such as relying solely on technological advances or market-based incentives, while ignoring the need for more comprehensive, transformative changes.

Emphasize the Downsides: This narrative focuses on the perceived negatives of taking climate action, such as economic costs or threats to existing ways of life, without adequately addressing the potentially greater costs of inaction or the benefits of transformative change.

Surrender: This discourse argues that climate change mitigation is either too challenging to be feasible (change is impossible) or already too late to matter (doomism), promoting a sense of futility and discouraging meaningful action.

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha.

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century.

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work

Kristina is working on design theory and using the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Jenn and Rob discuss Lego, the Tokio incident, plastics washed up on our beaches, calls to action, and different factors around the sustainability of the toy.

To listen to the full episode go here

To listen to the kids’ episode of  "Why is there so much plastic in the ocean? How did it get there?" go here

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 78, 79 and 162 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027, 346 and 256

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha.

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century.

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Rob Slater.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Topics discussed include:

• dream.org in a nutshell: uniting people from unlikely walks of life and building a world beyond poverty, prison, pollution and polarization.
• the Flint Michigan experience and Michelle’s awakening to the need to adapt climate action and conversations to serve poorer communities
• helping underserved and underinvested communities access funding
• recognizing the magnitude of the problem and acknowledging that there are no quick fixes
• seeing an opportunity to empathize and collaborate through the crisis
• learning environmentalism and climate solutions from different communities
• a success story: how Reginald Parker (CEO of Optimal Technology Corporation) designed the most efficient technological solution to capture energy from the sun
• the launchpad program for Black and LatinX entrepreneurs and innovators
• building an inclusive green economy to help people with a prison record
• what is the future “dream world” Michelle hopes to build for her 9-year-old
• Michelle’s advice for people who want to create change: you don’t necessarily need to quit your job, you can start by using your power and position as a platform to take action

About Michelle Romero:

Michelle Romero is the Chief Strategy Officer of Dream.Org. As a Latinx C-Suite leader, Michelle oversees programs which focus on ending mass incarceration, building an inclusive green economy, diversifying tech, and uniting unlikely allies to create a more equitable future. She’s raised tens of millions of dollars for social causes, billions of dollars in climate funding, advised local governments on effective practices for engaging communities of color in decision-making, and advises corporations on equity in sustainability. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz and currently lives in Sacramento, CA.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha.

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century.

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Tonya, Kristy, and Katherine wrote the script for "Why is there so much plastic in the ocean? How did it get there?" - a special feature of our kids' podcast, Generation Carbon. 

In their exploration, they uncover how human actions, often unintentional, not only pose threats to our oceans but also jeopardise marine life, including the enigmatic octopuses.

To listen to the full episode of Octopus’ Gardens go here

To listen to the kids’ episode of  "Why is there so much plastic in the ocean? How did it get there?" go here

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 78, 79 and 162 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027, 346 and 256

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Tonya Downing, Kristy Sharrow, and Katherine Palmer.

Tonya is from Durham in North Carolina, she is involved in Personality-driven digital marketing for small businesses in the US. 

Kristy is a journalist turned marketer and Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Topics discussed include:

• the origin story of SCG (Sustainable Construction Group) and how father and sons started to work together during the Covid lockdown
• Bryce’s dedication to the ocean, surfing, and his decision to pursue a career in sustainability
• implementing ESG principles in the real estate industry
• understanding biochar and its role in reducing carbon footprints in construction
• overcoming obstacles in constructing socially and environmentally responsible communities, and introducing a residents' charter
• harnessing the circular economy: starting from scratch and demonstrating economic advantages to get partners on board
• the beginnings of SCG's collaboration with the University of Miami
• leveraging the innovative thinking of students and academia for innovative sustainable construction solutions
• simple things can be more cost effective and sustainable
• strategies to encourage residents to uphold charter principles for sustainable living in the community
• the influence of the "Walt Disney effect"

About SCG

SCG is a Florida-based ESG-focused real estate dedicated to building sustainable communities through the promotion of environmentally conscious construction practices https://www.sustainableconstructiongroup.com/

Chris Raley is the father of Bryce and Jordan Raley

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian Tormey, Leekei Tang and Kristina Horning.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

In this segment, Olabanji, Jenn and Leekei discuss various positive environmental initiatives, highlighting activist Gary Bencheghib and his team of 30 people who have collected and repurposed 227,842 plastic items from mangroves and dumpsites. 

The recovered plastics are sorted and repurposed into beauty materials and art. 

In addition, they talk about products made from ocean-bound plastic and creative uses of waste, such as making fences from discarded sandals. 

The conversation serves as a testament to the potential for repurposing waste and spurs discussion about other sustainable practices, including reducing food waste.

To listen to the full episode of this conversation, go here 

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Want to join in the conversation?

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leekei Tang, and Olabanji Stephen

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, he’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work. 

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Topics discussed include:

• the catalyst that led Henk Rogers to commit his life to advancing sustainable-energy solutions
• why everyone is impacted by climate change and why it matters
• why climate change is not the only challenge humanity has to face
• the importance of creating a world where people and Nature live in harmony
• an overview of Blue Planet Foundation and Blue Planet Alliance
• the availability of technology and funds for change, and the need for the will to act
• why in 2030 the UN should launch the Regenerative Development Goals
• how HI-SEAS, Henk's Hawaiian Moon-Mars habitat, is helping research on sustainable space living and its implications for Earth
• how Blue Planet Foundation successfully lobbied for America's first 100% renewable energy law, inspiring 22 U.S. states to follow suit
• the future of sustainable energy: hydrogen and geothermal
• what virtual gaming worlds can teach us about sustainability
• advice for video gaming art students: focus on enhancing in-game status without violence
• the need to redefine societal status for sustainability
• the responsibility of using money to fix something that is broken in the world

About Henk Rogers

Henk Rogers is a video game designer-turned-entrepreneur with a passion for ending the use of carbon-based fuels on Earth and creating systems that change the world. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to both fields and is widely regarded as a visionary leader in both the gaming and sustainable energy industry.

Henk Rogers is the President of the Tetris Company and a pioneer in the video game industry. In the 1980s, Rogers brought role-playing games to Japan and turned a little-known game called Tetris into an international phenomenon after intense negotiations with the Soviet Union and Nintendo. His efforts helped establish the Game Boy as a market leader and made Tetris one of the most popular games of all time. Rogers’ story became folklore in the gaming industry and is the subject of the 2023 Apple TV+ film “Tetris.”

Today, Rogers is the founder of 10 companies and non-profit organizations focused on renewable energy, space exploration, and ending the use of fossil fuels on Earth. 

About Henk Rogers: https://henkrogers.com/

About Blue Planet Alliance: https://blueplanetalliance.org/ 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington, Olabanji Stephen, Dan Slater and Brian Tormey.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From a  beautiful valley in Wales, UK, Steve is a Podcast Coach, Producer and Alpaca Shepherd. Steve is fascinated by the ideas of regeneration beyond sustainability and is still a biologist at heart. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

Dan is from Birmingham in the UK, he is a video game digital art student at Birmingham City University.

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Rob is a permaculture advocate who, 20 years ago, transformed his garden using permaculture design principles and never looked back. Rob lives in Langley, British Columbia, Canada.

In this segment, Rob Copeman-Haynes introduced some of the principles of permaculture design as well as the foundational ethics of this movement. 

He shared his experience and profound emotions from his relationship with his garden and its ecosystem. He also discussed connectedness and resilience.  

To listen to the full episode of this conversation, go here 

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 83, 201, 66 and 76 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 373, 031, 013 and 022

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang, and Special Guest Rob Copeman-Haynes

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Topics discussed include:

• The unique perspective of runners on sustainability and the intersection of running, sustainability, and community
• Working collaboratively with the Chicago Marathon organization to foster sustainable practices
• Strategies to encourage runners to switch from environment-damaging habits to more sustainable ones
• How to cope with climate-related anxiety through constructive conversation and action
• The advantages of carpooling, both for training and travel to events
• Tina's personal epiphany and her 100-day sustainability challenge
• The importance of embracing imperfect starts to foster change
• What gives Tina hope and the partners she collaborates with
• The necessity of questioning and challenging brands and companies runners support to ensure sustainability

About Tina Muir

From St. Albans, England, Tina Muir, a former professional runner, now leads her own running business, Running for Real, in St. Louis, Missouri. Her award-winning podcast, featuring conversations on running, climate, and social justice, has over six million downloads. Notables like Malcolm Gladwell and Rich Roll have been guests. She also co-hosts Running Realized, hailed as "The 'Invisibilia' of running" by Women's Running.

Tina’s written work has appeared in notable outlets like The Guardian, and she has self-published book. In 2021, she partnered with the United Nations and became a lead climate activist in the running community. Recognized as one of 17 women revolutionizing running by Women's Running, she's inspired many to voice their passions.

Connect with Tina: https://tinamuir.com/

Get Tina’s new book: https://becomingasustainablerunner.com/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

In this conversation, Jenn shared with Leekei an easy recipe to make oat milk quickly at home and with a relatively low cost.

 Listen to the full episode here and the Oat Milk Recipe 

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 200, 203 and 207 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 243, 099 and 236

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

For the summer, we are republishing episodes from other shows within our Network as CarbonSessions is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts 

Each of our shows is dedicated to a unique audience because we want to make sure that no one is left out of the climate change conversations.

For the last episode of this series, we're republishing an episode from the Carbon Almanac Collective. This podcast features conversations with some of the people involved in creating The Carbon Almanac. They share their unique insights and "aha moments" while collaborating on this project to help combat the climate crisis. 

In our 100th episode with Seth Godin, we mentioned an episode where we learned the origin story of the Carbon Almanac, how Seth put an idea into action, how he created a network of contributors, and how he and Niki worked together to publish this Important Book that has not only become one of the Amazon best-selling books of the year but also has been the catalyst for numerous spin-off projects, including this very podcast.

This is the episode we are sharing with you today. 

Hope you’ll enjoy it and see you next with our regular format.

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The Carbon Connection is one of four podcasts on The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network. Today we listen to the podcast that launched the entire network.

The Carbon Almanac Collective features conversations with some of the people who helped write The Carbon Almanac.

In this episode, we get to learn from:

Seth Godin, founding editor of The Carbon Almanac.

Niki Papadopoulos, Editor in Chief of Portfolio, the imprint of Penguin Random House that published the book,

And Jennifer Myers Chua, the founder and Executive Producer of The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network.

In this episode, we learn how Seth Godin put an idea into action, how he created a network of contributors, and how he and Niki worked together to publish The Carbon Almanac.

CONTRIBUTORS

Special Acknowledgment: 

The Carbon Collective Podcast Team

• Executive Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua
• Editor: Sam Schuffenecker
• Production Team: Leekei Tang and Barbara Orsi

Episode Producer: Tania Marien

Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed

Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua

Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

In this episode, we discuss Golf Courses and the issues that arise from their construction and maintenance, as well as having a conversation with Carbon Almanac Contributors Tania Marian, Olabanji Stephen and Sam Schuffenecker, a keen and talented Golfer.

Tania, Olabanji and Sam discussed how maintenance and care of golf courses pose environmental problems, how golf clubs are responding to this and what further steps can be taken.  

Click here to listen to the full episode on Golf Courses

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 202, 210 and 234 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 218, 108, 254 and 105

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Tania Marien, Olabanji Stephen and Sam Schuffenecker

From Riverside, California, Tania is an independent environmental education professional and hosts and produces The Talaterra Podcast.  

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria, He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work. 

Sam is from upstate New York and started playing golf following success as Hockey Player, she is involved in Project management and Podcasting.

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

For the summer, we are republishing episodes from other shows within our Network as CarbonSessions is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts 

Each of our shows is dedicated to a unique audience because we want to make sure that no one is left out of the climate change conversations.

This week, we would like to introduce you to Carbon Connection.

Because of the many dimensions of climate change, we’ve dedicated an entire podcast show to curating the best podcasts and episodes about climate change. We want to help you find the show that aligns with your interests.

So how it works: contributors of the Carbon Almanac network submit an episode they believe deserves to be featured. Then the submitted episode goes through a voting process in our community, and if it gets enough approval, it will be featured in an episode of Carbon Connection, introduced by the contributing member who explains why the specific episode was chosen.

I hope you’ll enjoy this episode of Carbon Connection. 

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In this episode of The Carbon Connection, we discover the Intelligence of Plants with Krista Tippett and her guest Robin Wall Kimmerer.

Robin Wall Kimmerer's blend of indigenous wisdom and scientific exploration and her calm, kindly delivery have nurtured many. She shares her perspectives on plant wisdom and encourages reflection on the natural world and our relationship with it.

This guest speaks of the interconnectedness of all things, which speaks to the urgency of looking after all things. We particularly liked her explanation of mosses "sharing limited resources and making the most of what they've got."  

As a botanist and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Robin Wall Kimmerer joins science's ability to "polish the art of seeing" with her personal, civilizational lineage of listening to plant life and heeding the languages of the natural world. She's an expert in moss — a bryologist — who describes mosses as the "coral reefs of the forest." And she says that as our knowledge about plant life unfolds, human vocabulary and imaginations must adapt.

Learn more about climate change at TheCarbonAlmanac.org.

CONTRIBUTORS

Special Acknowledgment: 

Robin Wall Kimmerer, "The Intelligence of Plants," from On Being with Krista Tippett; first broadcast in February 2016; onbeing.org

Episode Producer: Jenn Swanson

Show Notes: Jo Petroni

Editor: Tania Marien

Production Team: Steve Heatherington, Jo Petroni, Mary Paffard

Senior Producer: Tania Marien

Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua

Music: Cool Carbon Instrumental, Paul Russell, Musicbed

Episode Art: Jennifer Myers Chua

Network Voiceover: Olabanji Stephen

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For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Have you ever thought about the environmental impact of your daily habit of taking care of your teeth?

Jenn, Leekei and Rob discussed the environmental impact of taking care of our teeth as well as plastics contained in toothbrushes and dental floss.

This particular segment focuses on the micro-plastics in toothpaste that inevitably end up in our waterways, rivers, and oceans, and explores potential alternative solutions.

To listen to the full episode of this conversation, go here 

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives. 

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 78 and 79 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 027 and 346

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Rob Slater, Jen Swanson and Leekei Tang

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

For the summer, we are republishing episodes from other shows within our Network as CarbonSessions is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts 

Each of our shows is dedicated to a unique audience because we want to make sure that no one is left out of the climate change conversations.

The show featured this week is Generation Carbon. 

Generation Carbon is an interactive show designed for kids. Each episode focuses on a question from a young listener. The question is then illustrated through a short, fun radio play with voice actors, followed by an explanation from a professional in the relevant field. This way, we hope we can help kids understand what they can do to create change.

Enjoy the episode. 

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Hey Gen C Changemakers. This is Generation Carbon. The podcast where kids like you, help grownups like us, save the planet.

We know you have tough questions about climate change, and we believe you deserve the answers!

In this episode of Generation Carbon, we are learning about the plastics found in the ocean. What does this mean for marine life? Are they adapting? Who put the plastic there and why would they?

Our Science Spark today comes from Matilde, our Gen C Changemakers in Bologna, Italy! We hear what’s going on firsthand from Grouper Grayson, Octo-Parker, Octo-Poppy, Uncle Octopus, Professor Walrus and Scuba Edie. Learn more from Nathan J. Robinson, Marine Biologist, Science Communicator at Wild Blue Science and Gen C Super Scientific Story Reporter Giselle in Chicago, Illinois. Léon, from Casselman Ontario, Canada shares what he thinks life in 2050 may look like in English and French.

Learn more about Ocean Plastics with Nathan J. Robinson, and Wild Blue Science on IG and Youtube.

Gen C Changemakers. We’d love you to get involved. If you’d like to ask a question or submit your super scientific findings in a future episode, we need Gen C science-minded story reporters on the climate case! Have your grownups visit Generation Carbon – A Carbon Almanac for Kids to sign up.

This podcast is a part of the Carbon Almanac Network of Podcasts.

Supervising Producer: Jennifer Myers Chua. Senior Producer: Tonya Downing. Expert Outreach Advisor: Tania Marien. Written by: Tonya Downing and Kristy Sharrow. Hosted By: Jennifer Myers Chua, Edie Chua. Talent: Grayson and Parker, Olabanji Stephen, Steve Heatherington, Jenn Swanson Editor: Jennifer Myers Chua. Project Co-ordinator: Jen Ankenmann. Shownotes: Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett

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For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

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Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha

Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century. 

Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”

Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

In this segment, Leekei and Rick delve into the liberating effects of cycling on children's freedom and cognitive development. They also examine how biking can empower kids to participate in climate action. They explore the opportunities for children as young as 18 months to start biking, and discuss how infrastructure influences the adoption of cycling.

To listen to the full episode of this conversation, go here 

Urban cycling fans? Listen to another episode of CarbonSessions with Julie from Ottawa, Canada, discussing urban cycling, pathways and infrastructure among other topics. 

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives. 

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on page 166 and 274 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 234 and 139

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Rick Holt. 

Rick is a cycling enthusiast, part of his local school cycling patrol and a certified cycle instructor, teaching adults and kids. Rick is from Cincinnati, Ohio.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

They explore the unique, trust-based approaches to food sharing and produce distribution often seen in rural communities, particularly during holiday times. 

They unpack how these systems reflect a sense of communal trust and abundance, offering lessons and inspiration for sustainable living and community building.

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 201, 76 and 116 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 031, 022 and 598.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina is working on design theory and using the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Jenn and Linda came together to talk about the variety of shapes and sizes that food products come in and how people tend to choose more aesthetically pleasing food.  

Ugly food is just as good but is being wasted, sometimes before it even reaches the supermarket shelves.

For more information on the project, and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Listen to the full episode: Compostable Jeans and Ugly Food (the Good, the Bad and the Ugly)

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 201, 76 and 116 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 031, 022 and 598.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Linda McLachlan

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Linda McLachlan is based in Hamilton, Ontario. She is a professional Coach, a writer and a Podcaster.  Her podcast is The Arena, Living a Courageous Life.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

While these actions might seem small, collectively, we can create a significant impact. 

Choose one, two, or all of the topics from the list below to start making changes:.

1. soap and co
2. activism
3. home
4. shopping
5. education
6. food
7. garbage
8. cooking
9. banking and browsing
10. consumption

Don’t wait any longer.

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina is working on design theory and using the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.