The Big Melt

S2 E3: Facing the Future with Eco-Conscious Choices

In the final episode of this mini-series, youth discuss how making mindful everyday choices creates real change, and how focusing on what you can control can be both empo

S2 E2: Innovative Sustainability Solutions

Have you ever heard of vertical farming? Paper made from fallen leaves? Or a powder that absorbs carbon dioxide? In this episode, youth voices highlight these incredible

S2 E1: Eco-Anxiety & Misinformation

Do headlines about the climate crisis make you feel uneasy? Or maybe it’s the spread of climate change denial that feels frustrating. Young people today are navigating a

S1 E13: COP26 and the Race to Zero

Hi Big Melters, I recently got to chat with Nigel Topping - the UN’s high level Climate Champion about the upcoming COP - Conference of the parties, aka. the Mack Daddy o

S1 E12: Forest Management 101 - Secrets of the Tree Whisperers

Hi Listeners, it’s me: Sarah. I had to get out of the basement for a bit so I decided to podcast on the go from my favourite places of all time: the forest! Forests are i

S1 E11: Fact-based dreaming with filmmaker​ Damon Gameau

Today I’m talking to Damon Gameau about solar panel networks and sea farming and, and, self-driving cars and... Wait... OMG, you need some background, right? Of course...

S1 E10: It's the Final Meltdown

Brand new problem? Fake news? Yeah, no!! More like should be totally obvious, is super real, and has been attempted to be hidden for literal decades!! Climate change may

S1 E9: Doomsday Prepping and other Adaptation Approaches

You’ve probably heard more about #preppers in the media lately with the current COVID-19 stuff going on. But trust, the doomsday preppers have been at it already for lite

S1 E8: Change the Policies - Not the Climate!

Today we are looking at the big big and the super small… life after climate change and international cooperation... about local effects and nationwide initiatives.  I kee

Bonus: Under the Weather Together

So, there’s a lot going on right now… A LOT…. And I thought it might be kinda cool to talk it out? School is cancelled, which means I have way too much time on my hands…

S1 E7: Robots vs. Climate Change

The future; an unknown frontier. A world with technology right at the limit of what’s possible. Where science fiction meets science reality... Or wait - aren’t we there a

S1 E6: OK Boomer!

This week it’s not about the what’s and why’s… but rather the who’s and the how’s and a couple of when’s. As in; who’s fault is it? When did you know? And how could you l

S1 E5: Tornadoes, Floods and Super Storms - oh my!

Extreme weather events like the infamous ~sharknado~ are happening more and around the world!! Okay, I’m kidding about that one specifically, but freak-level weather arou

S1 E4: On the Grill

Hi peeps, Sarah here! Alright, so… It’s easy to see why some people just ignore the climate crisis. Actively engaging with it all the time is really - really hard. You ca

S1 E3: We ♥ the North!

Canada is an incredibly beautiful country. There are vast wildernesses barely touched by people. Parts of it that are still truly wild. But if you truly want to experienc

S1 E2: Like the sea levels, we rise!

There are millions and millions of teens thinking the same things about the planet and our future: What can we do to start making waves in this rising ocean we are swimmi

S1 E1: Tipping Points

Welcome to the Big Melt! I’m constantly wondering if we’re already out of time. I’m not alone here? Am I? AM I?! The air is poisoned, the ice caps are melting, the forest

Introducing: The Big Melt!

Climate change is changing everything and Sarah has something to say about that. Tune in as she takes on the global climate crisis in her very own way. She’s not afraid t