Sustainable Planet

What is Sustainability?

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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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      Sustainable PlanetBy Kimberly Weir