SLAPP Back! Our Rights vs. Their Power Grab

In this episode the Dandelion Duo covers

- the critical Greenpeace anti-SLAPP lawsuit and its global implications for free speech

- the concerning rise of anti-protest laws and government power grabs impacting climate action

- the critical role of global conferences in climate policy

- and (not so) surprising news about government overreach that impacts climate action

all alongside some much-needed fast good news in sustainability.

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DON'T GET SLAPPED

https://www.acluohio.org/en/how-guard-against-slapp-suits

NYC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

https://events.unglobalcompact.org/leaderssummit2025/

SIGN THE PETITION & SAY NO TO DEEP SEA MINING:

https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-deep-sea-mining/u/33606955

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:57: Fast Good News in Sustainability

04:01: Resource Spotlight: Ground News

05:03: Defining SLAPP & Anti-SLAPP Cases

07:29: International Precedent for Free Speech

09:40: Stay Factual & Don't Get SLAPPed

11:47: The Importance of Conferences & Connections

18:41: Are Global Efforts Enough? (Falling short of targets, political will)

20:32: The Long Game of Societal Change vs. Climate Urgency

24:24: Government Power Grabs & Undermining Climate Action

30:42: The Importance of Civil Disobedience & Protests

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#SustainabilityNews #ClimateAction #FreeSpeech #AntiSLAPP #ProtestRights #EnvironmentalJustice #GovernmentOverreach #SustainableFuture #DandelionBranding #Podcast

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.

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EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

In this special cross-over episode, aub and James Gill, co-founder of EcoSend, interview each other about making email a force for good, the surprising climate impact of our digital lives, and the importance of storytelling in sustainable business.

Join us to deep dive into how technology's physical footprint impacts the planet, why greenhushing is more insidious than greenwashing, and the shared mission of tipping the scales towards a more sustainable future.

Find EcoSend:

Website: ecosend.io

Jame's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesjgill/

See all of our guests:

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/

The MIt article James mentioned: https://news.mit.edu/2025/explained-generative-ai-environmental-impact-0117

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

04:14: Aub's journey into Earth stewardship & James's "aha moment"

10:43: The number one thing to know about the digital world's physical reality (data centers!).

12:21: Discussing the climate impact and ethical challenges of AI usage.

16:05: Why sustainable businesses are held to a higher standard and face unique challenges.

21:02: James's hope from movements like B Corp.

21:58: Our roles in sustainability

27:38: The insidious issue of greenhushing and why we must fight it.

39:46: Optimistic outlook for technology's role in a sustainable future.

#SustainableBusiness #CleanTech #DigitalSustainability #GreenMarketing #EcoFriendly #Podcast #EmailMarketing #ClimateAction #Greenwashing #Greenhushing

In the June 2025 episode, we talk about:

⟶ Fast good news from the past month.

⟶ An ugly update on e-waste & actionable steps you can take to combat e-waste.

⟶ An in-depth look at the ongoing Greenpeace lawsuit, anti-protest laws, and the implications for freedom of speech.

⟶ Resources for knowing your protest rights.

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⟶ 01:51: Fast Good News

⟶ 05:43: Ugly Update on E-Waste: Thailand seizures & UN report on rising e-waste.

⟶ 08:00: What To Do About E-Waste

⟶ 11:54: Greenpeace Defamation Lawsuit Background

⟶ 15:05: Greenpeace Fights Back: The SLAPP lawsuit

⟶ 17:45: Freedom of Speech & Anti-Protest Laws

⟶ 25:32: Know Your Rights

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ARTICLES FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE:

Sign the Deep Sea Mining Protest:

https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-deep-sea-mining/u/33518118

change.org/nodeepseamining

Track anti-protest laws: https://www.icnl.org/usprotestlawtracker/

Know your rights: https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/protesters-rights

Monitor E-Waste: https://ewastemonitor.info/the-global-e-waste-monitor-2024/

Thailand imports e-waste: https://apnews.com/article/thailand-illegal-import-electronic-waste-bangkok-port-994ef5e8c3776e9b77580d9954eebaeb

Hotel Tax: https://www.npr.org/2025/04/30/nx-s1-5382139/hawaii-hotel-tax-climate-change

Genetics: https://www.royalgazette.com/environment/news/article/20250522/groundbreaking-gene-research-to-help-restore-lost-habitat/

Learn About the GreenPeace Lawsuit:

↳ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/19/greenpeace-lawsuit-energy-transfer-dakota-pipeline

↳ https://ground.news/article/jury-finds-greenpeace-must-pay-hundreds-of-millions-in-case-over-dakota-access-protest-activities

↳ https://climatecasechart.com/case/energy-transfer-lp-v-greenpeace-international/

↳ https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/verdict/

↳ https://apnews.com/article/dakota-access-greenpeace-energy-transfer-lawsuit-a449e34e61f7114e97b132fdd27815e8

↳https://law.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/Indigenous%20Resistance%20to%20the%20Dakota%20Access%20Pipeline%20Criminalization%20of%20Dissent%20and%20Suppression%20of%20Protest.pdf

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.

Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

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EnvironMental Podcast is about the real stuff going on with climate change and sustainability.

In this short episode we interview Ariane Daguin, founder of D’Artagnan Foods and the All One One All Farm. She's a pioneer in ethical farm to table sourcing, an acclaimed chef, and an honored advocate for regenerative farming.

Find the farm and plan your trip: https://www.alloneoneall.org/

Read all our guest episode breakdowns:

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:29 The Evolution of Food Sourcing

04:35 Transitioning Goals in Food Production

06:45 The Role of Education in Sustainable Practices

10:43 Personal Impact on Sustainability

12:54 Biodiversity and Its Importance

16:37 Misconceptions About Regenerative Agriculture

21:07 Changing Priorities for Health and Nutrition

22:01 Visiting the All One, One All Farm

#farmtotable #alloneoneall

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.

Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

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Hit subscribe so you don't miss out on all the inspiring sustainability stories!

In this episode, we'll talk about a UN-led $200 B per year backed by multiple nations plan to protect nature, China's renewable energy projects to tackle climate change, as well as some concerning developments in the US to downplay the impact and information around climate change AND the plastic lie that made us LIVID.

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02:43 Fast Good News in Sustainability

05:12 Challenges Facing National Parks

07:37 The Plastic Recycling Lie

09:47 The Reality of Plastic Waste as Fuel

16:49 The Disillusionment with Recycling Solutions

19:03 Investigating Plastic Waste and Its Consequences

22:16 The Human Cost of Recycling Efforts

24:53 The Deceptive Marketing of TerraCycle

27:55 The Illusion of Sustainable Solutions

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ARTICLES:

Fast Good News:

• UN talks end in Rome with nations backing $200 billion a year plan to protect nature https://www.ecowatch.com/cop16-biodiversity-conservation-plan.html
• China announces plans for major renewable projects to tackle climate change https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/china-announces-plans-major-renewable-projects-tackle-climate-change-2025-03-05/

• Farmers sue USDA after agency deletes climate change data: https://www.alternet.org/farmers-usda-trump/

USA national park service

• https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx7kez4vx2o
• How to support: https://www.reddit.com/r/NationalPark/comments/1ieojz9/support_national_parks_how_you_can_help_right_now/

The conversation: The Plastic Lie

1. The Recycling Myth from the Why: https://youtu.be/j_tgfvomUf8?si=_XOW_4Yfdlvs15

2. Information about using plastic as fuel: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/should-we-burn-plastic-waste

3. Alliance to end plastic waste: https://www.endplasticwaste.org/

4. How it works, Terracycle: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/our_recycling_process

5. Lawsuit: https://climatecasechart.com/case/last-beach-cleanup-v-terracycle-inc/

#terracycle #plastic #blackmarket #goodnews #cop16 #environmental

EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

In this episode we interview Shanley Harruthoonyan, founder of ABLE Ecosystems, a platform designed to bring transparency and communication to the forefront of supply chain management.

You can find Shanley at ableecosystems.com

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

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:26 - Reframing Supply Chains

03:30 - Communication & Data

04:19 - Evolving Relationships

09:31 - ABLE's Role in Sustainability

14:48 - Misconceptions of Certifications

17:03 - Building Brand Trust

20:30 - Supply Chain Stories

23:01 - Untold Stories of Change

#supplychainmanagement #sustainablesupplychain #sustainability #environmental

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.

Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

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In this episode, we cover countries standing up to preserve their ocean resources, an explosive piece on anti-environmentalist profiling, rapid-firing of positive sustainability news (because everyone needs that), government funded gaslighting and - get this - robot bees!

ARTICLES

Fast Good News:

- Portugal says NO deep-sea mining: (Sign the petition) https://www.change.org/p/say-no-to-deep-sea-mining/u/33216052

- The new robot in town that collects DNA from deep within the ocean: https://www.oakbaynews.com/local-news/victoria-company-combats-biodiversity-loss-with-deep-sea-robot-7835949

- The "Climate Change Reality Check": https://variety.com/2025/film/news/the-wild-robot-good-energy-climate-change-reality-check-1236313682/

- Is 47's bullshit backfiring?https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/18/trump-climate-accountabilityhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/with-trump-2-0-these-climate-donors-are-thinking-differently-fbe0e18c

Other news we're talking about:

- Investigative journalism shuts down an anti-environmentalist profiling headed by former monsanto PR exec: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/10/v-fluence-pesticide-critics

- F*cking Robot Bees: https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2025/02/04/researchers-develop-new-breed-robot-bees-pollinate-future-indoor-farms/1761738261390/

Also Check out the Green Amendments with our friend Maya: https://forthegenerations.org/

EnvironMental with Dandelion Podcast

Hit subscribe so you don't miss out on all the inspiring sustainability stories!

In this episode you'll find our latest energy controversy, a rapid-firing of positive sustainability news (because everyone needs that) and the latest bee science!

(See below for all the articles we talked about in this episode)

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:15 - Fast Good News

05:08 - We can still hit 75% of the climate goals

09:23 - Transitioning Energy Companies (and our latest conspiracy)

00:12:38 - Farmers Promoting Biodiversity

00:15:12 - Long-Term Farming Investments

00:19:22 - Pollinator Research with QR Codes

00:22:14 - Impact of Technology on Bees

00:25:02 - Importance of Native Bees

ARTICLES

Fast Good News:

- Solar Energy Transition:https://seia.org/5m/

- Biodiversity & Snails:https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxqep4zk3o

- Don't forget to eat your probiotics:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10363603/

- New York Climate Superfund:https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-landmark-legislation-creating-new-climate-superfund

Other news we're talking about

- We can still hit 75% of the climate goals with local and state buyin:https://www.climatechangemakers.org/blog/state-and-local-climate-leadership-in-2025

- Biodiversity strips on arable farms:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/dec/26/us-farmers-embracing-wildflowers-prairie-strips-erosion-pollinators

- Bees science:https://gizmodo.com/scientists-strapped-qr-codes-onto-thousands-of-bees-to-learn-how-far-they-actually-fly-2000554566

#sustainabilitynews #goodnews #savethebees

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.

Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website:https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

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EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

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

https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/

In this episode we interview Maddie Hamann - co-founder and Director of Marketing for PACHA, a regenerative brand best known for their gluten-free, organic bread products made from buckwheat and packaged in home-compostable materials.

Maddie shared insights into the transformative power of regenerative agriculture and how it holds the key to solving some of our most pressing environmental challenges.

Don't forget to use code: dandelion20 and take 20% off your first purchase at livepacha.com

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

01:20 - PACHA's Key Message

02:55 - Challenges for Farmers

04:00 - Importance of Farmer-to-Farmer Communication

06:59 - Soil and Climate Initiative

08:11 - Buckwheat as a Sustainable Crop

09:15 - Regenerative Agriculture and Soil Health

11:33 - PACHA's Origin Story

17:49 - PACHA's Role in Sustainability

23:13 - Consumer Disconnect from Food Sources & Taste as a Marketing Tool

27:41 - Misconceptions of Regenerative Agriculture

30:14 - Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change

31:18 - Marketing Regenerative Agriculture

32:53 - Discount Code

#regenerativeagriculture

#sustainabilitypodcast

#pachabread

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.

Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/

EnvironMental Podcast is about the intersection of business and sustainability.

In this episode we interview Avishai Greenstein, founder of Bamboozle, who created Astrik, a material that has become the first-ever biodegradable plastic made with repurposed bamboo.

Find Bamboozle here: https://www.bamboozlehome.com/

See how all of our guests are flipping the script in their industry: https://dandelionbranding.com/environmental-podcast/

⌛⌛TIMESTAMPS

(02:35) Challenges of Biodegradability

(04:07) Recycling and Biodegradable Plastic Longevity

(06:02) How Long Does Biodegradable Plastic Take to Breakdown?

(07:26) Microplastics Concerns

(08:45) Imperfect Solutions in Sustainability

(11:50) Avi’s Role in Sustainability

(15:02) Misconceptions Around Biodegradable Plastic

(19:40) The Spiral of Sustainability

(23:05) Making Sustainability Accessible

#plasticwaste #biodegradableplastic #environmental

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Dandelion Branding is a digital marketing agency that specializes in telling sustainability stories.

Here's where you can find Dandelion:

Our Website: https://dandelionbranding.com/hello

Instagram: https://instagram.com/dandelion_branding

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dandelion-branding/