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Water, Climate & Capitalism – A Deep Dive with Mary Trudeau
Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change.
ABOUT GUEST:
Mary Trudeau is a professional engineer specializing in water management and urban water
infrastructure. She is also the author of a children's book, A Tale of Two Planets, written to
inspire awe and wonder for our amazing planet. She has worked in the environmental field for
over 30 years and believes the first step to resolving our many challenges is to reconnect with the
wonder and beauty of life on Earth, rekindling reverence and remembering, with humility, our
place as planetary caretakers.
KEY NOTES:
Mary’s Unique Journey: From Literature to Environmental Science
The Importance of Reconnecting with Nature and Our Role as Planetary Caretakers
A Tale of Two Planets: Inspiring Young Minds to Protect the Earth
Tackling Environmental Challenges Through Urban Water Infrastructure
Finding Balance in Our Environmental Footprint
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Episode Trailer
01:40 - Intro
04:00 - 50 Years in Environmental Advocacy: What Sparked the Journey?
07:31 - From Engineering to English Lit: What Sparked the Shift?
15:27 - What’s the One Thing We Must Do to Drive Real Change?
19:03 - Why Democracy Fails to Tackle Climate Change: Can Policy Alone Fix the Problem?
27:46 - Breaking the Cycle: How to Align Profit, Policy, and Sustainability
32:28 - Are We Really Going Green, or Just Greenwashing Our Consumption?
38:55 - Pollution and Water Scarcity: The Urgent Conversation We Keep Missing
47:16 - What’s In Your Water? The Hidden Costs of Pollution
54:18 - The Silent Crisis: How Rising Temperatures Impact Water Availability and Urban Planning
59:55 - From Green to Concrete: How Suburban Expansion is Worsening Water Issues
01:09:50 - A Tale of Two Planets: Educating the Next Generation on Sustainability
01:17:44 - Print or Digital: Navigating the Ethics of Publishing in an Eco-Conscious World
01:28:11 - From Travel to Publishing: Finding Balance in Our Environmental Footprint
01:35:05 - Outro
THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
https://www.ataleoftwoplanets.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-trudeau-ph-d-p-eng-23637826/
https://www.instagram.com/marytrudeaubooks/
TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED:
🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709
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By Compassiviste DialoguesWelcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change.
ABOUT GUEST:
Mary Trudeau is a professional engineer specializing in water management and urban water
infrastructure. She is also the author of a children's book, A Tale of Two Planets, written to
inspire awe and wonder for our amazing planet. She has worked in the environmental field for
over 30 years and believes the first step to resolving our many challenges is to reconnect with the
wonder and beauty of life on Earth, rekindling reverence and remembering, with humility, our
place as planetary caretakers.
KEY NOTES:
Mary’s Unique Journey: From Literature to Environmental Science
The Importance of Reconnecting with Nature and Our Role as Planetary Caretakers
A Tale of Two Planets: Inspiring Young Minds to Protect the Earth
Tackling Environmental Challenges Through Urban Water Infrastructure
Finding Balance in Our Environmental Footprint
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Episode Trailer
01:40 - Intro
04:00 - 50 Years in Environmental Advocacy: What Sparked the Journey?
07:31 - From Engineering to English Lit: What Sparked the Shift?
15:27 - What’s the One Thing We Must Do to Drive Real Change?
19:03 - Why Democracy Fails to Tackle Climate Change: Can Policy Alone Fix the Problem?
27:46 - Breaking the Cycle: How to Align Profit, Policy, and Sustainability
32:28 - Are We Really Going Green, or Just Greenwashing Our Consumption?
38:55 - Pollution and Water Scarcity: The Urgent Conversation We Keep Missing
47:16 - What’s In Your Water? The Hidden Costs of Pollution
54:18 - The Silent Crisis: How Rising Temperatures Impact Water Availability and Urban Planning
59:55 - From Green to Concrete: How Suburban Expansion is Worsening Water Issues
01:09:50 - A Tale of Two Planets: Educating the Next Generation on Sustainability
01:17:44 - Print or Digital: Navigating the Ethics of Publishing in an Eco-Conscious World
01:28:11 - From Travel to Publishing: Finding Balance in Our Environmental Footprint
01:35:05 - Outro
THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
https://www.ataleoftwoplanets.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-trudeau-ph-d-p-eng-23637826/
https://www.instagram.com/marytrudeaubooks/
TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED:
🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw
🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709
CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Compassiviste/61555898333856/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@compassiviste
Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassiviste
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste/
Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟