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Ep. 4: Maren Krings – Photojournalism As a Transcendent Language for Climate Action with Maren Krings

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This week, I am joined by Environmental Photographer and Visual Storyteller Maren Krings. Maren shares her fascinating story from milking cows on an Alpine Mountain to learning mountain rescue, and now using her photojournalism skills to advocate for the use of hemp in many applications including climate action. Maren also talks about what life was like growing up in Austria, the brilliant idea she had on a cross country bike ride, and how hemp can provide the world with a sustainable, environmentally friendly solution to many current issues.

What You’ll Hear on this Episode:

  • Maren’s family had a retreat in Austria, where she spent much time in the wilderness and grew an appreciation for nature.
  • Maren has published three books and has been featured in many publications for both her photography and writing.
  • Does the experience of milking cows on an Alpine mountain farm sound amazing to you? It sure was for Maren, so much so that she did it for two summers.
  • Maren took the leap and became a member of the Mountain Rescue Team, which triggered her environmental interest even more.
  • She spent time in Florida as an exchange student, which ultimately led her to her dream school at The Savannah College of Art and Design. Photography has always been a transcendent bridge to communicate no matter what country or location she is in or the language she is speaking.
  • Maren is an advocate for hemp because of how it can feed, dress, and shelter us in a financially and environmentally friendly way. She went on a four-year journey to document just what you can do with hemp and became fascinated by how it allowed her to focus on something positive as a visual storyteller.
  • Maren founded the Center for Art and Humanity while on a bike ride on the east coast of the United States.


    • Mentioned:

    • Maren Krings
    • Adventure Travel 
    • Steve McCurry  
    • Goeksegh 
    • Center for Art and Humanity 

      • Playlist:

      • Laaje — Dawn
      • Norrsken
      • Goeksegh-Jag ar fri
      • Orda — This is My Land
      • Shoog Shoog
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