Sustainably Geeky

Ep 97 - It's in Our eDNA

Advances in technology have allowed researchers to detect small cellular material known as environmental DNA, or eDNA, and it is changing the way we understand the natura

Ep 96 - Fight for the Rights... of Nature

Much of the world takes for granted that natural resources exist to be owned and used by humans, with no thought to the consequences of these actions. The idea that natur

Ep 95 - A New Way to Meat

Conventional meat production negatively impacts the environment, public health, national security and economic stability. Despite this, meat consumption continues to rise

Ep 94 - Making Waves

The ocean provides invaluable ecosystem services enabling the survival of most life on Earth, regardless of whether it lives in the water or near the coast. The ocean als

Ep 93 - Level the Playing Field

Sports have a huge personal and cultural impact for people all around the world, bringing communities together and offering unique social experiences. They also have a si

Ep 92 - Less is More

Humans produce an incredible amount of rubbish, and it causes an incredible amount of damage to our environment and health. Better waste management practices are part of

Ep 91 - Weaving Change

It's time to change the outdated idea that humans are separate from nature. Bioregioning takes a holistic approach to nature restoration that emphasizes the human connect

Ep 90 - No Paradise with Wolves

Wolves and other apex predators play a critical role in their ecosystems,, but they are often feared and vilified by humans. Katie Stacey explores this tension in her boo

Ep 89 - Easing into Conservation

When looking to protect land from development, mining and other harmful activities, Conservation Easement Agreements (CEAs) are perhaps one of the most effective methods

Ep 88 - A Walk in the Park

In this bonus episode we're joined by Kara Escajeda from Parrie Haynes Ranch, a park in Central Texas under threat of being closed. Kara discusses the challenges facing t

Ep 87 - Ordinary Soil

The negative environmental consequences of industrial food production are well known, but how does this system affect the people producing the food? Alex Woodard joins to

Ep 86 - Taking a Shine to Solar

As the cost of renewable energy continues to fall, it has become an attractive alternative to fossil fuels. Solar energy is especially attractive, as it allows consumers

Ep 85 - Up in the Air

There are many alternatives to fossil fuels, but how do we pick which one(s) to use? Rinaldo Brutoco, Founding President and CEO of the World Business Academy and H2 Clip

Ep 84 - Life Finds a Way

Our planet is home to millions of species, many of which have yet to be discovered. Human activity is threatening an alarming number of these species, resulting in a biod

Ep 83 - The Golden Toad

This month we're joined by Trevor and Kyle Ritland, authors of the new book The Golden Toad: An Ecological Mystery and the Search for a Lost Species. The book explores th

Ep 82 - How to Surf a Hurricane

As the climate continues to change, so too do our expectations for what the future might hold. Climate fiction (cli-fi) is a growing genre that explores these possibiliti

Ep 81 - Just say NO to Fossil Fuels!

Our addiction to fossil fuels has devastating impacts on the environment, weather, and human health and security. Tzeporah Berman, Founder & Co-Chair of the Fossil Fuel N

Ep 80 - What's Cooler Than Being Cool

Supercool! If you're curious about innovative advancements in sustainability, this is the episode for you! Josh Dorfman, host of the podcast Supercool, shares examples of

Ep 79 - You Are What You Eat

Everyone has to eat, but it can be overwhelming to decide what the healthiest options are, both for humans and the planet. Ali Cox, a fifth generation farmer and founder

Ep 78 - Built to Last

The indoor spaces we live, work and spend our lives in can have great impacts on our physical and mental well-being, and how we build them can have great environmental im