COP30 was meant to be the summit of "implementation," but what did it actually achieve?

Aub dives into the core tensions and final agreement from Belém, delivering an unfiltered analysis of the outcomes - from lobbyists, to political maneuvers, to "Indigenous-washing"

Reminder: shifting power, shifts power

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03:10 Understanding COP Conferences

04:54 Breakthroughs in Implementation

07:10 Energy

08:31 Under-funded Forests, Oceans, and Indigenous Land

09:57 Indigenous Rights and Agriculture

11:00 Agriculture

13:42 The Financial Landscape of Climate Action

17:11 Good News on Deep Sea Mining

18:05 Shifting Power Dynamics - Final Thoughts

#COP30 #COP2025 #Belem #climatefinance #fossilfuels #lobbyists

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EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.

In this provocative episode, we challenge the conventional narrative about who is truly solving climate change. Aub talks with serial entrepreneur and author Jim Beach about his new book, The Real Environmentalists.

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1. 02:33: Jim Beach's #1 Thing to Know: Why the world is not going to end.

2. 04:40: Why businesses are the fastest way to make change

3. 07:40: Why the entrepreneur has a huge advantage over non-profits

4. 11:39: The core real environmentalist debate: Can non-business people be real environmentalists?

5. 23:18: The Biggest Misconception: The unlimited optimism of real environmentalists.

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EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.

This episode dives into the crucial COP30 (30th UN Conference of the Parties), exploring what the world is demanding now that "decisive action is in" and "inspiration is out". After decades of setting goals, the focus at COP30 is shifting from what to how we implement climate action at scale.

See the Resources and links:

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02:35: Good News: UN Climate Chief's Positive Outlook & China's Transition

05:25: National Parks Update: Why We Must Sign the Petition to Close Them

07:34: Main Topic Intro: What is COP30? (Global Agreements & The "Climate Pickle")

10:25: Disclaimer: Addressing the Ethics and Nuance of COP Travel

11:32: History of COPs: Noteworthy Achievements (Kyoto, Paris Agreement, Glasgow)

17:34: What to Expect from COP30: Location, Schedule, and Listening to Feedback

23:41: The COP of Implementation: Moving from "New" Ideas to "How" to Implement

25:39: Energy & Justice: The Belém Action Mechanism for Just Transition

27:42: Climate Finance: The Need to Fund the Sustainable Transition

28:56: The Paradigm Shift: Why We Need Conservation & Healing (Tipping Points)

#COP30 #implementation #climateaction

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EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.

This episode dives into the crucial COP30 (30th UN Conference of the Parties), exploring what the world is demanding now that "decisive action is in" and "inspiration is out". After decades of setting goals, the focus at COP30 is shifting from what to how we implement climate action at scale.

See the Resources and links:

https://dandelionbranding.com/ep-cop30-expectations/

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

02:35: Good News: UN Climate Chief's Positive Outlook & China's Transition

05:25: National Parks Update: Why We Must Sign the Petition to Close Them

07:34: Main Topic Intro: What is COP30? (Global Agreements & The "Climate Pickle")

10:25: Disclaimer: Addressing the Ethics and Nuance of COP Travel

11:32: History of COPs: Noteworthy Achievements (Kyoto, Paris Agreement, Glasgow)

17:34: What to Expect from COP30: Location, Schedule, and Listening to Feedback

23:41: The COP of Implementation: Moving from "New" Ideas to "How" to Implement

25:39: Energy & Justice: The Belém Action Mechanism for Just Transition

27:42: Climate Finance: The Need to Fund the Sustainable Transition

28:56: The Paradigm Shift: Why We Need Conservation & Healing (Tipping Points)

#COP30 #implementation #climateaction

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EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.

In this episode, we're challenging the throwaway culture of modern technology and getting to the heart of the right to repair.

Aub talks with Raouf Remidan, the CEO of CTRL Energy, about their mission to create an obsolescence-proof, all-electric planet.

We dive into why planned obsolescence is a major sustainability problem and how a right to repair movement can fundamentally shift our relationship with technology and the environment.

Find CTRL Energy here: https://ctrl.energy/

The zero power bank: https://go.nomorezero.com/

⌛⌛RIGHT TO REPAIR EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

01:52: Raouf's #1 Thing to Know About Clean Energy, Storage, and the right to repair

04:15: The Problem of E-Waste and Planned Obsolescence

05:01: The Role of the Right to Repair in Sustainability

06:55: The CTRL Energy Solution: Modular, Reusable Batteries

12:28: The Importance of a "Universal Battery"

15:00: The Three Components of the Right to Repair

20:15: Building a New Paradigm

22:30: Is It Hard to Get People to Think Differently About Batteries?

#RightToRepair #PlannedObsolescence #EWaste #SustainableTechnology #CleanEnergy

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EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.

In this episode, we're covering the new USA EPA and what's been happening since February of 2025 - and we gotta say, it isn't great news.

Resources Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16JjiMpc4p5tzrX-8t45kzJyPrNSE4KNgo7kda_VDe_8/edit?usp=sharing

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:45: Fast Good News: EU Action on Food/Textile Waste & Greenwashing

05:07: Update on Greenpeace vs. Energy Transfer SLAPP Lawsuit

10:07: Main Topic: What the Hell is Going on with the EPA?

14:49: A Look into Who Is Lee Zeldin (AKA LeeZee)

18:28: A Timeline of 2025 at the EPA

22:49: The Largest Deregulation in American History is Announced

28:25: The "Clean Coal" & Domestic Energy Platform

32:48: "Make Gas Cans Great Again" (yes, for real)

39:00: "Make America Healthy Again"

41:25: This is a New, Backwards Movement

#EPA

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In this episode of EnvironMental with Dandelion, Aub and Courtney dive into the latest ocean news you may have missed. We cover the surprising good news about legal action against polluters and the global fight against deep-sea mining. But we also go beyond the surface to tackle the darker truths: how heatwaves are killing off the ocean's "superheroes," why the UN plastic talks are a battle between fossil fuel states and the rest of the world, and what it all means for the air we breathe and the future of our planet.

Find the story you may have missed right here.

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01:45: Fast Good News: ClientEarth, ICJ Rulings & UN Plastic Talks

06:13: Update on Deep-Sea Mining: International Court Delays

08:07: The USA's Move to Bypass International Law

10:28: The Terrifying "Race to the Bottom" of the Ocean

13:11: The Krill Story: Why These "Superheroes" Are Vital

17:13: Blue Whales Are Singing Less (And Why It Matters)

19:00: The Whale's Role: Fertilizing the Ocean & Why We Need More Whales

21:35: Coral Bleaching: The Worst Decline in 39 Years

24:50: Pathogens in the Ocean: The Melting Starfish Story

27:35: Heatwaves' Double Impact: Killing Good Species, Creating Invasive Ones

28:59: The Fight That Unites Us: The Unfiltered Truth

EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.

In this episode, Aub chats with Lily Rice, Director of The Long Run Club, about the truth behind sustainable sportswear. We dive into the pervasive issue of greenwashing in the industry, the debate over using recycled polyester and microplastics, and the crucial difference between ethical language and misleading claims.

Find Lily Rice:

Website: https://www.long-run-club.com/

Instagram: @LRC_club (The Long Run Club)

Instagram: @thesportswear_designer (Lily Rice)

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02:04: The Number One Thing to Know About Sustainable Kit

03:16: The Greenwashing Problem in Sportswear

06:10: The "Shit Kit" Problem: When Good Brands Make Bad Choices

08:38: The Role of The Long Run Club in a Sustainable Future

11:09: The Debate: Recycled Polyester & Microplastics

15:59: The "Eco-Infighting" Problem & The "What About" Argument

21:46: The Biggest Misconception in the Kit World: You Don't Need New Stuff

25:07: Shifting Consumer Behavior

28:35: Final Takeaway: Make the Best Product & Make the Best Choices

#sustainablesportswear #greenwashing #ethicalfashion #recycledpolyester #TheLongRunClub #DandelionBranding

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EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast shares sustainability stories you may have missed.

See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry:

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In this episode, Aub sits down with "The Banana Lady" herself, founder Dr. Emma Fieldhouse, to play "The Climate Footprint Game." We dive into the surprising truth behind the products we use and the food we eat, revealing that the things we think are bad might not be the real culprits.

We explore why our approach to climate education needs to be reframed, how we can move beyond the unhelpful dichotomy of "individual versus system," and why a simple game can be the perfect way to spark critical thinking. Don't miss this fun, eye-opening conversation that makes sustainability stories tangible and accessible for everyone.

Find Dr. Emma Fieldhouse on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dremmafieldhouse/

Or head over to the website and get the dame: https://bananasgame.co.uk/

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02:47: The Climate Footprint Game: Reframing the Conversation

04:04: The History of "How Bad Are Bananas?" & The Berners-Lee Brothers

07:01: Playing the Game: Tomatoes vs. Bananas

10:42: The Big Reveal: Why British Winter Tomatoes are a "Dumb Ass" Way to Produce Food

13:48: The Misconception of Distance in Carbon Footprints

14:44: The Mission of Future We Want: From "Couch to 5k" Climate Learning

21:52: Biggest Misconceptions in Climate Education

22:32: The "System vs. Individual" Dichotomy: We Need Both

#sustainabilityeducation #thefuturewewant

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EnvironMental Podcast leans into the sustainability stories you might have missed.

Not to scare you but the quiet comfort of predictable seasons is shattering as our world faces unprecedented storms, searing heat, and alarming shifts.

In this episode, Aub and Court deliver a vital climate reality check: exploring shocking global extreme weather impacts, exposing governmental greenwashing in our National Parks, and sharing unexpected good news from around the globe.

We then dive into what science says we can do, alongside a provocative take on humanity's true climate position and the challenge of societal inertia. Tune in for essential truths and a powerful call to action.

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Show Notes Sources:

1. Save the Flavors list: https://climatebasecamp.org/endangered-food-list/

2. Dolphins are citizens:

   https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jul/15/korean-activists-dolphins-animal-legal-rights-jeju-island

3. AP news on EnvironMental Justice:

   https://apnews.com/article/amazon-uae-environmental-crime-operation-arrests-8361b6e0570a00ac14b40aab62937efc

4. The California Government shared that "Renewable Energy" isn't "alternative":

   https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/07/14/in-historic-first-california-powered-by-two-thirds-clean-energy-becoming-largest-economy-in-the-world-to-achieve-milestone/

5. Lever for Change the Emerging Climate Champions Award:

   https://leverforchange.org/article/press-release/emerging-climate- чемпионов-announcement/

6. Breakdown of the National Parks Exec order:

   https://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-make-america-beautiful-again-means-for-national-parks

7. The Exec order:

   https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/07/making-america-beautiful-again-by-improving-our-national-parks/

8. World Weather Attribution (funded by Grantham Foundation, the European Climate Foundation and the Bezos Earth Foundation):

   https://www.worldweatherattribution.org/

9. State of the Global Climate 2024 WMO (World Meteorological Organization - (member countries, climate funds, and partnerships):

   https://wmo.int/sites/default/files/2025-03/State%20of%20the%20Global%20Climate%202024_Extremes%20Supplement.pdf

10. EEA, European Environment Agency (funded by the 27 member states):

    https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-depth/extreme-weather-floods-droughts-and-heatwaves

11. Center for Climate & Energy Solutions (independently funded nonprofit):

    https://www.c2es.org/content/extreme-weather-and-climate-change/

12. The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific project that tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement & they list their funders on their about page and it's eu govt initiatives and climate foundations:

    https://climateactiontracker.org/global/cat-thermometer/

13. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Us funding and which is being proposed for serious budget cuts in the US):

    https://www.noaa.gov/education/resource-collections/climate/climate-change-impacts

14. Climate Check - unsure of funding, I think they're a for-profit business:

    https://climatecheck.com/ (USA)

15. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - mostly funded by the WMO:

    https://www.ipcc.ch/documentation/

16. Diary of a CEO with Eric Weinstein:

    https://youtu.be/I-iyGGPabpI?si=eDY4m_G6zN1zOzNj