Adi Varsano

The Environmentalist

Science EN ↓ 55 episodes

Just a little someone trying to make a big difference

Author

Adi Varsano

Category

Science

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Latest episode

Mar 5, 2026

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Episodes

The ugly truth of the beauty industry 16.09.2021

Explaining how the packaging, content, and production of makeup products are harmful both to us and the environment. 

Should GMO’s be promoted as part of a sustainable agricultural economy? 19.08.2021

Explaining what GMO's are, and the pros and cons of their potential implementation. 

Should we protect natural habitats from invasive species? 05.08.2021

Describing what invasive species are, what they do, how they are spread, the consequences of their introduction, and what we can do to stop them!

Is there a correlation between mosquitoes and climate change? 22.07.2021

Figuring out whether or not there is a relationship between the increase in mosquitoes seen and climate change, and offering potential solutions to the problems that may arise from this increase.  

Is asteroid mining the future of the mining industry? 15.07.2021

Explaining what asteroids are, what asteroid mining entails, and how it is becoming the future of the mining industry. 

Should meat eaters hunt their own meat? 24.06.2021

Explaining how hunting your own meat is more; humane, sustainable, healthy, and overall just better for the planet than buying packaged farmed animals at a store. 

is organic farming actually better than conventional farming? 10.06.2021

Debunking the notion that organic farming is better for human health and for the environment, while also explaining how increasing demand impacts quality, and providing solutions for both the short/long-term.

Does Beyond Meat belong in the meat aisle? 03.06.2021

Defining Beyond Meat, discussing their goals, and outlining the opposition that animal based meat companies have with their goals. 

How sustainable is the zero-waste industry? 27.05.2021

Explaining the Zero-Waste industry and identifying the pros and cons of its actual sustainability. 

Should we conserve the wilderness if animals suffer in their natural habitats? 13.05.2021

Breaking down the misconception that wild animals are safer in captivity and outlining when captivity is actually necessary and beneficial. 

Should carbon taxes be implemented? 06.05.2021

Explaining what carbon taxes are, the pros and cons of its implementation, and my take on it!

The dangers of rising sea levels 29.04.2021

Explaining the causes, dangers, and feasible solutions to combatting the rise in sea levels. 

Seaspiracy Overview 22.04.2021

Summarizing the main concepts of the Netflix Documentary Seaspiracy 

Are electric cars actually better for the planet? 15.04.2021

Outlining the differences between thermal/electric cars and debunking the myth that electric cars to date are better for the planet.

Is overpopulation a myth? 08.04.2021

Explaining the negative effects of overpopulation on the environment, but at the same time debunking the myth. 

Are plant-based diets actually sustainable? 01.04.2021

Breaking down the myth the vegan/vegetarian diets are better for the planet, listen to find out how!

Are social media influencers responsible for glorifying fast fashion? 25.03.2021

Explaining what fast fashion is, whether or not social media influencers are responsible for it, and what we can do to prevent its negative environmental effects. 

Is Thorium the future of nuclear power? 18.03.2021

Going over the history of power plants, outlining the problems with old/conventional power plants, and explaining why Thorium is the answer to all of our problems!

Is bitcoin a more sustainable payment method? 11.03.2021

What is bitcoin? How is it mined? and is it more sustainable than conventional payment methods? Find out now!

Is eco-tourism sustainable? 04.03.2021

Defining eco-tourism and clarifying how it may be more sustainable than mass tourism - whilst also providing some advice to make eco-tourism even more sustainable. 

Are the rich or the poor more responsible for environmental damages? 25.02.2021

Breaking down the need for allocating blame when it comes to climate change and who is really responsible for our current predicament and why. 

Will COVID-19 have lasting environmental impacts? 18.02.2021

Discussing the pros and cons that the global lockdown has done for the environment and determining whether these effects are long lasting.

Should single-use plastics be banned? 11.02.2021

Outlining the effects of single-use plastics and why they should be banned from the market.

Would the world be a better place without humans? 04.02.2021

Weighing the pros and cons of whether or not human existence would be better for the planet....hint: its not as doom and gloom as it sounds!

Should private cars be forbidden in large cities? 28.01.2021

My take on whether or not private cars should be banned from large cities...hint: I do!

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