CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: a conversation with Stewart Watkins and Max Van Someren on sustainability and the Nolans project, a rare earth minerals mining project in Western Australia   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...

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Golf Courses and Climate change 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 m...

Episode Summary: 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...

Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate change In this episode, myth 3 is discussed.  People think that sustainable energy is more expensive.  Jenn and Leekei talk about to what extent this is a myth and where some upfront expenses can save a large amount in the long run.  Myth 4 is that solar and wind energy only works when it i...

Episode Summary: 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.  For more information on the project and to o...

Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on flexitarian and vegetarian diet to help curb our carbon problem 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 con...

Episode Summary: What if we stop using fossil fuel and all its derived products today? What would happen? How would the world operate? We know that we urgently need to break our dependency on fossil fuels if we want to tackle climate change. But the world we live in today is addicted to fossil fuels and derived products altogether.  If we decide to stop using it abruptly, let’s say at 11:59 t...

Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode about lawns and batching errands Jenn and Olabanji talked about how the maintenance of lawns in many areas of the world has a larger carbon footprint than what is saved by having the lawn in the first place.   They talk about how lawns can be repurposed or just treated differently so that they can be more environmenta...

Episode Summary: Have you heard about solar geoengineering? It is a controversial approach to deflect the sun’s rays from reaching Earth. The environmental protection agency of the UN has recently called for more research on solar geoengineering. Could this approach be the panacea to all our climate change problems? Can we stop caring about greenhouse gas emissions? What happens if we mess up with...

Episode Summary:  Have you ever experienced eco-anxiety? You are not alone and there are things you can actually do to help deal with the issue.  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on eco-anxiety and fungus Did you know that eco-anxiety is when you worry a lot about the environment and the future of the planet? As we are talking more and more about environmental issues, eco-a...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Deborah Drummond, co-creator of ‘They Did It Tour’, shares with our hosts the joy and the many benefits of working while walking. 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 marathon...

Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with bioclimatic Architect Jo Petroni Jo, Jenn and Olabanji talked about Jo’s experience designing new homes with sustainability in mind and what people can do with their current dwellings, without spending as much money as you might think. Listen to the full episode here   You can link up with Jo if you want to find out m...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei and Jenn discuss incentives used by businesses to reduce waste and integration to a circular economy More and more businesses are offering incentives and replacement initiatives to reduce waste, maximize use and ensure integration into end-of-life recycling channels. Examples can be found in the following:   running competition with t-shirts as a...

Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with ESG Professor Ioannis Ioannou 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...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei, Jenn and Kristina shares ideas about new products and ideas on how to maintain ourselves and our homes clean while respecting the environment Our bathrooms and kitchens are filled with cleaning products that are contained in plastic containers. It doesn’t really make sense for the environment. Luckily with ancient wisdom, tips and new products, there are m...

Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with Inma and Jemm discussing the first myth about climate change 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, Inma talks about how one of the myths is that climate change is nothing new because the climate is always c...

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Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with Inma and Olabanji discussing … compostable jeans Compostable Jeans or Non-Compostable Jeans, do you know if the jeans you are wearing are compostable?  Imma and Olabanji came together to discuss the problems of the fashion industry and how a compostable product has become a non-compostable product, but things are chan...

Episode Summary: In this episode Jenn Swanson, Brian Tormey and Leekei Tang talk about a new milestone on the road to nuclear fusion In December 2022, the nuclear fusion research effort reached a major breakthrough whereby the reaction generated more energy than it consumed After sharing their understanding of the subject and why this news set a milestone for a future of clean energy, Jenn, Leekei...

Episode Summary:   This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with Inma and Olabanji discussing the many benefits of a food forest and how to grow your own food forest in your backyard Why not convert your lawn into a food forest?  In this 2-part conversation, Olabanji and Inma talked about the many benefits for the environment, the animals and your finance of getting rid of your law...

Episode Summary: In this episode Jenn Swanson, Brian Tormey and Leekei Tang talk to Jason Angell who has created his personal and professional life centred around ecological living. 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 star...

Episode Summary: in this episode, we are joined by Rob, one of Jenn’s neighbours, to talk about his experience and the benefits of permaculture.  In this conversation, Rob 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 d...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei and Jenn talk about Insects and their value as a source of protein. Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang. 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.  The...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen discuss the importance of preserving wetlands and marshes Marshes and wetlands are disappearing everywhere around the globe. However, they play a role in absorbing carbon and host diverse animal species that cannot be found anywhere else. It is important to save wetlands and marshes for biodiversity and fight against climate chang...

Episode Summary: This episode is focused on some parts of the previous episode “Africa NXT and Protecting Africa from the Impact of Climate Change” The hosts discussed Olabanji’s journey into The Carbon Almanac, his involvement in the project, and conversations as a powerful tool to create systemic change, and why we don't have to settle our differences before we try to solve the climate change pr...