CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei, Brian, Olabanji, Jenn, and Kristina rise to the challenge of sharing 10 simple things that anyone can do right now to help combat climate change. 

While these actions might seem small, collectively, we can create a significant impact. 

Choose one, two, or all of the topics from the list below to start making changes:.

1. soap and co
2. activism
3. home
4. shopping
5. education
6. food
7. garbage
8. cooking
9. banking and browsing
10. consumption

Don’t wait any longer.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina is working on design theory and using the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary:  This short segment is taken from a previous episode that focused on debunking myths about climate change, particularly Myth 9: that climate change doesn’t affect me.

A 2019 poll revealed that only 24% of the respondents believed that climate change would impact them personally. Jenn and Inma dissect this misconception

The truth is, if you live on planet Earth, you are all affected by Climate Change in various levels of severity, and it’s not too late; there are things that can be done to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. Start a conversation. Find a climate action group. It’s not too late, but we have to get started and take action together.

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Listen to the full episode: Myth 9 and 10 about Climate Change

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You can find out more on pages 32 and 33 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 342.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Inma Lopez

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: join Jenn and Leekei in a spontaneous yet insightful conversation as they explore the diverse interpretations of a climate mindset.

Together, they emphasize the significance of acknowledging and appreciating these differences to avoid causing further divisions in our response to climate change.

In this episode, they cover a wide array of topics, including the ban on plastic straws, waste and plastic usage in the medical field, policies to increase car occupancy, the impact of the fashion industry, the value of minimalism, and the importance of embracing diverse opinions in climate action. 

Don't miss the end of the episode - there might even be a free microphone up for grabs! 

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang 

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary:  This short segment is taken from a previous episode that focused on debunking myths about climate change, particularly Myth 8: that the depletion of the ozone layer is causing climate change.

In this extract, Jenn and Leekei engage in a discussion about this common misconception. They clarify that the depletion of the ozone layer is not the principal cause of climate change, thereby busting Myth 8. Tune in to understand why this statement is a myth and not a fact.

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Listen to the full episode: Myth 7 and 8 about Climate Change

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Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 32 and 33 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 342.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Inma Lopez

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: in this conversation, Brian, Jenn, Kristina and Olabanji delve into Brian’s plan to leverage his family farmland as a tool for climate action. They explore his considerations for expanding tree planting as an efficient strategy for carbon sequestration

The conversation assesses the benefits and challenges of this approach, and discusses the types of trees most suitable for this purpose. 

The discussion also touches on how these actions could contribute to carbon offsetting on a larger scale. 

As the conversation broadens, issues related to carbon offsetting in general are brought to the fore, including concerns about accountability and the effectiveness of the carbon offsetting system in meeting our carbon reduction goals.

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UC Davis article: Grasslands More Reliable Carbon Sink Than Trees

You can find out more on pages 226, 230, 231 and 202 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website, you can tap the footnotes link and type in 348, 220, 219 and 218

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian Tormey, Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson and Kristina Horning 

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina is working on design theory and using the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate change (we discuss Myth 5: most people don’t believe in Climate change!)

Jenn and Imma talked about surveys that show that more people, particularly from younger groups, are concerned about climate change than the myth implies.  

For more information on the project, and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Listen to the full episode: Myth 5 and 6 about Climate Change

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Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 32 and 33 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 342.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Inma Lopez

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: while whales are impressive creatures, these sea mammals can also play an important role in carbon sequestration

In this conversation, Leekei, Brian and Olabanji discuss why whaling must stop and highlight the important role whales can play in the fight against climate change.

Topics include:

• why the carbon sequestration potential of one whale is worth thousands of trees,
• the environmental (and financial) value of one whale (about 2 to 3 million USD)
• role of whales and every living being in the ocean in the food cycle, and the impact when the cycle breaks
• whale poop
• why do some countries continue whaling
• the carbon sequestration potential of oceans
• what can we do to help whales?

LAST MINUTE UPDATE: this conversation was recorded at the end of May and on June 21st, 2023, Iceland’s Food Minister announced a three-month suspension of whaling in the name of animal welfare

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Some resources mentioned:

The financial value of a whale by the IMF A strategy to protect whales can limit greenhouse gases and global warming

An article about whale poop by Deutsche Welle (DW) Fake Whale Poop May Save The Planet

About TV series Extrapolations

About the role of oceans in carbon sequestration Eat Like a Fish: My Adventures as a Fisherman Turned Restorative Ocean Farmer

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey and Olabanji Stephen.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate change

Inma and Jenn discuss another myth about climate change: Myth 4 is that solar and wind energy only works when it is sunny or windy.  While energy can run out if there is very little sun or wind, energy is stored.  There can also be advantages when there is a lot of sun or wind!

For more information on the project, and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Listen to the full episode: Myth 3 and 4 about Climate Change

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Want to join in the conversation?

Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.

Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 32 and 33 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 342.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Inma Lopez

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary:  in this episode, our hosts explore the concept of sufficiency to tackle climate change issues. 

According Dr Yamina Saheb, a Lead Author of the 2022 IPCC (United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report, ‘by 2050, sufficiency has the potential to reduce emissions, compared to current policy scenarios, by more than 50% in almost all sectors’. 

What is sufficiency?

As defined in the 6th Assessment Report of the IPCC:

“sufficiency is a set of measures and daily practices that avoid demand for energy, materials, land, and water while ensuring human well-being for all within planetary boundaries” 

It is also about finding solutions within the constraints of the planetary boundaries which requires a shift of mindset. 

But what could happen if we look at constraints as guidelines for reinventing our societies for the better?

Let’s deep dive together!

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Olabanji Stephen, Jenn Swanson, and Kristina Horning 

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 

Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. 

Kristina is working on design theory and using the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Carbon Offsetting

In this episode, Carbon offsetting is discussed and how it could be a little misleading to pay for making a carbon footprint.  How else could we approach this without paying for a future solution now?  What are the benefits and disadvantages of carbon offsetting?

Listen to the full episode: Carbon Offsetting

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Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!

You can find out more on pages 226 and 227 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 348

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Inma Lopez

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  

Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.