Sustainable Planet

By Kimberly Weir

Sustainable Planet is a podcast hosted by Kimberly Weir and Jorden Dye. Kimberly has a PhD in political science and decades of experience as a university professor. Jorden is Director at a Canadian cl... more

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How many episodes does Sustainable Planet have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

Sustainable Planet episodes:

April 16, 2024What is Sustainability?
In their premiere episode, Michael and Kimberly talk about what they've learned over the decades as university professors, introduce sustainability, give an overview of its key challenges, and consider what living more sustainably involves.

Key Topics
What a 14th-century tuberculosis epidemic has to do with conspicuous consumption
Why living in a developed country is way worse for the planet than living in a developing country
Whether population growth really affects sustainability in the way we might think
That achieving a sustainable future goes beyond just protecting the environment, but also requires meeting people's basic needs
Common myths about climate change and achieving a Sustainable Planet
Why we should be hopeful that through even the smallest actions, we can achieve a more sustainable path moving forward
Recommended Resources
Though in need of a 2nd edition, Kimberly's book, From Jicama to Jackfruit, remains a worthwhile read
Michael's book, Navigating the News, could also use an update, considering its message is more relevant than ever
Kimberly's interview with 8 Billion & Counting author Jennifer Sciubba

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FAQs about Sustainable Planet:

How many episodes does Sustainable Planet have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.