CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: Olabanji and Jeremy are joined by Hannah Ritchie, a Data Scientist and the Deputy Editor and Lead Researcher from Our World in Data, a non-profit focused on uncovering facts about the world's most pressing issues.

Hannah is also a TED speaker and a writer.

In this episode, we delve into Hannah’s book, "Not the End of the World - How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet", a guide for understanding and addressing global environmental challenges.

Hannah shares how she merges her love for science and writing to explore and explain complex issues through data.

We dive into intriguing topics like the true impact of palm oil, the surprising benefits of electric vehicles in cold climates, and how we can address multiple environmental problems with singular solutions.

Her insights provide a deeper understanding of sustainability, debunking myths, and highlighting the importance of a data-driven approach to environmental issues.

So tune in, as Hannah Ritchie helps us navigate through rumors and facts, bringing clarity to our collective mission for a sustainable future.

https://hannahritchie.com/

https://ourworldindata.org/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Olabanji Stephen and Jeremy Côté.

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.

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.

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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 of a past episode where Jenn and Olabanji have a discussion with Julie about cyclable cities

Julie is an avid cyclist from Ottawa, Canada, who believes that even the smallest gesture counts and would eventually have an impact to help solve the climate crisis. An easy way for each of us to contribute is cycling (or reducing idling)

They went on to talk about urban cycling and pathways, the many health and mental benefits of cycling and how citizens and municipalities should work together to have more cyclable cities.

Similar to Europe, cycling has become more widespread in Canada: on one of her rides, Julie even saw Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau cycling on the road! 

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You can find out more on pages 166 and 244 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 234 and 125

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Julie, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen

From Ottawa, Canada, Julie is a mom, lawyer, educator, bilingual in French and English, Canadian, nature lover, reader, climate change activist who wants to leave a better world behind.

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

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: Volunteers of The Carbon Almanac Network have been invited to share their unique perspectives and firsthand experiences in our collective effort against climate change. 

This episode is a mosaic of contributions from volunteers from around the globe with stories on what they did in 2023, the projects they have been involved in, the emotions they went through  and what they’re planning to do or hope to see happen in 2024.  

A big thank you to the contributors to this very special episode:

Barbara Orsi Jeremy Côté Edie Chua Anna Kohler Smith Rob Slater Tania Marien Anna Cosentino Jennifer Myers Chua Leekei Tang Steve Heatherington

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and 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: Today, we’re presenting the final part of our conversation recorded in 2022 with Josh Spodek, a leader in environmental advocacy and personal change who got a segment in the Daily Show, because he went off grid living in Manhattan. 

You can listen to the previous episode to find out about the story. 

As we conclude this series, Joshua takes us through his innovative approaches to addressing climate change and how he emphasizes the power of individual actions and leadership in the fight against global environmental issues. 

This episode was originally aired in 2022. Follow the link to listen to the full episode

Watch Josh Spodek in the Daily Show

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian D Tormey and Olabanji Stephen

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 a rebroadcast of a 2023 about the future where Karena shares with Jenn her insights on the future of work and how to talk to parents about climate change

Karena’s vocation as a Futurist started when she was trying to understand the future career path of her own kids. 

Being ‘a span of seven generations’ and from the technical and societal changes she has witnessed in her own career, she shared some perspectives about what education and career choices mean in our increasingly uncertain world. 

Among various topics, Karena and Jenn discuss how climate change will play out in the equation, the 17 UN SDGs, and what skills do we need to bring to Mars.

You can subscribe to Karena's substack: https://tiltthefuture.substack.com

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

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You can find out more on page 56 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 339

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Karena De Souza

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

Karena is a Parent. Strategist. Futurist. Lifelong learner. World Citizen. Mother of Dragons. With a focus on the Future of Work, Karena teaches GenZ (born after 1995) the mindset and frameworks to make a smoother transition. Presently started a podcast TILT the Future, and do speeches to students and their influencers (parents, educators, employers and peers) on the Future of Work & Climate as an opportunity.

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

Episode Summary: Today, we dive into the second part of our discussion with Josh Spodek, a leader in environmental advocacy and personal change who landed a segment in the Daily Show. 

As we are about to step into the new year, we're bringing you another special rebroadcast. 

In this segment, Josh shares deeper insights into his journey of personal transformation and environmental responsibility, challenging conventional notions about sustainable living and climate action. 

Josh believes that the key to systemic change lies in individual transformation. That is why his work also includes coaching high-profile leaders, like C-suite executives from major polluting companies or politicians to cultivate a deeper sense of environmental responsibility in these influencers because their actions can create significant ripples through their positions of power and influence.

This episode was originally aired in 2022. Follow the link to listen to the full episode

Watch Josh Spodek in the Daily Show

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian D Tormey and Olabanji Stephen

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: Today's episode takes listeners on a journey, exploring Christmas celebrations from the past, present, and future, and linking these experiences to the broader challenges of climate change. 

Hosts Jenn, Kristina, and Leekei share their personal stories, reflecting on how their festive traditions intertwine with some of the themes of ‘A Christmas Carol’.

This conversation aims to inspire a transformation of the holiday season into a time of greater environmental awareness and compassionate action.

The episode delves into reimagining Christmas traditions through an eco-friendly lens, considering sustainable festive celebrations, and acknowledging those less privileged who are affected by climate change. 

It’s a dialogue about transforming holiday cheer into meaningful, climate-aware actions, encompassing the joy of giving and inclusive celebration.

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

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

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

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. 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: Joshua Spodek discusses sustainability leadership, intrinsic motivation and systemic change

As we step into the festive holiday season, we've decided to revisit some of our most inspiring and thought-provoking episodes from the past. Today, we're rebroadcasting the first part of a conversation that Olabanji and Brian had with Joshua Spodek, host of the award-winning 'This Sustainable Life' podcast, and a four-TEDx speaker.

Josh is not only a bestselling author but also a professor at NYU, a leadership coach, and a passionate advocate for environmental stewardship.

You'll hear Josh delve into his personal missions and projects that contribute to positive change in the world. He shares his experience of living off the grid in Manhattan.

This truly original, unusual and radical endeavour even landed him a segment on The Daily Show last November.

This episode was originally aired in 2022. Follow the link to listen to the full episode

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian D Tormey and Olabanji Stephen

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: In this special holiday edition of CarbonSessions, hosts Leekei, Kristina, and Jenn dive into how the festive season can be an opportune time to spark meaningful conversations about climate change. 

As we approach year-end festivities filled with gatherings and reunions, our hosts explore ways to integrate climate change discussions into our holiday interactions without dampening the celebratory spirit. 

They emphasize the power of asking open-ended, curiosity-driven questions to create connections and start dialogues on climate issues.

As a takeaway, the hosts highlight that while we may not be experts, our collective curiosity and willingness to engage in dialogues are crucial in navigating the complex issue of climate change. They encourage listeners to use holiday gatherings as platforms for such valuable exchanges, and to remember that it's never too late to make a difference.

Resources mentioned: The Carbon Almanac website and its resources, including free downloads of the Spanish version of the book, children's version, educator's guide, and more.

For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org

Want to join in the conversation?

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

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

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

Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. 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 segment is from a longer episode featuring Kate Field, a regenerative farmer from Tasmania, Australia.

A fascinating common thread unites our guest Kate and hosts Brian and Katherine: beyond their shared dedication to environmental stewardship, they all engage in regenerative farming with a focus on goat breeding.

To listen to the full episode go here.

To find out about Kate’s farm, check out https://www.leapfarm.com.au/

Resources mentioned in the episode:

Let’s Have a Think: Regenerative Farming

Josh Spodek Website

https://www.sacredcow.info/book

Footprint Network - Ecological Footprint Test

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

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You can find out more on pages 76, 116, 119,121,124, 200, 202, 205, 214, 216, 229, 231, 234 and 260 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 022, 598, 067, 069, 600, 569, 243, 218, 215, 214, 212, 107, 219, 105 and 119

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Katherine Palmer and Brian D Tormey

Katherine is an Aromatherapist and Workshop Coordinator from Canada. Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.

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