One World Podcast

Susan Keefe, Beyond Plastics' Southern California Director, candidly shares the impact of plastics on our communities, oceans, and health. Plastics come from fossil fuels and are highly toxic; we are turning our oceans into a landfill, and, on their own, they are the fifth-largest polluters, behind China and the US. This episode explores the myth of recycling, the need to drastically curtail plast...

A majority of Americans support a transition to clean, renewable energy. Linda Kraemer, OCPA's Community Engagement Manager, shares how she is dedicating her career to engaging local communities throughout Orange County to share the power of clean, renewable energy and community choice energy. OCPA is Orange County's first not-for-profit clean energy provider serving the power needs of residents,...

Come join us as we explore the power of sustainability with Climate Reality Leader Hilary Ego. Hilary Ego is an author and sustainability manager passionate about greening our communities. She serves as the Environmental Sustainability Manager for the City of La Mesa in California, where she oversees its Climate Action Plan (CAP) programs. Hilary also serves as a valued member of the Advisory Boar...

Christine Lan, the voice and creator behind ecoamical, a social media space dedicated to living fully and eco-friendly, is with us on this episode of One World. Through her content, Christine shows that sustainability isn’t about perfection; it’s about small, intentional choices that make a big difference over time. From sharing kitchen habits that cut down waste, to growing her own food, to encou...

Episode 15 features Thea Merrit, the founder of EcoNow - Orange County’s first zero-waste shop and refill station. What began as a small stand at local farmers' markets has become a multi-location movement helping individuals and communities reduce waste, rethink consumption, and make more sustainable choices a part of their everyday lives. EcoNow isn’t just a store - it’s a community hub and a lo...

Join us for episode 14 with CJ O’Brien Weddle, who manages the Ocean Friendly Restaurants and Hotels Program at the Surfrider Foundation. CJ supports Surfrider's grassroots network and helps restaurants and hotels reduce their use of unnecessary single-use plastics. She has also helped colleges and universities reduce their use of single-use plastics in their operations. The Surfrider Foundation i...

Jessica Waite, co-CEO of The Plot Restaurants, also serves as the president of the local non-profit Berry Good Food, which provides grants to schools with garden projects that support healthy food education. Jessica’s overarching passion is ensuring that everyone has the option to choose locally and sustainably produced food. Her goal is to create regenerative businesses that benefit all stakehold...

Climate Literacy in our schools is more important than ever. A majority of parents and teachers -over 80% - want to see climate literacy taught in the classroom. However, in most schools climate literacy is not required. So, Climate Reality Leaders Lucy Garcia, Dan Linehan, and several dedicated members led the effort to change that. With their continuous efforts, the Climate Literacy Resolution p...

Reform and Sustain's mission is founded on the belief that the voice of the younger generation is incredibly valuable and beneficial to the progress of this movement. If you are a budding-environmentalist who is looking for ways to become an active participant in taking care of our planet, they want to help you get started!

Listen to Sophia Kianni's climate advocacy story involving Climate Cardinals, journalism, and the United Nations.

Learn more about Alegria Fresh's zero-waste, solar-powered regenerative organic microfarms and their unique, high-yield soil-based SoxxBoxx system. Mr. Cutter has over 35 years experience growing ultra nutrient-rich produce using regenerative organic techniques and is a leading pioneer in developing cost effective growing systems that can be deployed over man-made surfaces close to where people li...

Learn about an American ecologist who specializes in the intersection between global climate change and fungal ecology! She is currently a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Irvine, and is running for Irvine City Council to advocate for a more green, sustainable future. Please welcome Professor Kathleen Treseeder!

Learn more about Alter Eco's sustainable chocolate farming and status as a Certified B Corporation!

Join the Orange County Climate Reality "One World" podcast in their interview with Brent Kim! Learn about public health and food systems!

Explore Michael Zelniker's new documentary — The Issue with Tissue!

Listen to the Director of Strategic Growth of Sustainable Harvest Florence Reed's mission of spreading sustainable farming practices in Central America!

Join us in learning more about climate change from a research perspective. Dr. Shahir Masri elucidates misconceptions about greenhouse gas emissions and offers insight into his research projects.

We speak with Aastha Sehgal, the leader of the academic initiative to reduce food waste in Orange County elementary schools.

The California Green Business Network leads the state and nation in working with small to medium sized businesses to create a vibrant green economy. The Green Business Network aids California businesses to transition to green, sustainable practices. Led by a coalition of cities and counties, GBN contributes by helping to make our communities healthier and more livable while also conserving resourc...