CarbonSessions

A Climate Mindset Should Not Lead to More Division

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: join Jenn and Leekei in a spontaneous yet insightful conversation as they explore the diverse interpretations of a climate mindset. T...

[FOCUS] Myth 8: Depleting Ozone Layer Is The Cause Of Climate Change (it's NOT!)

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This short segment is taken from a previous episode that focused on debunking myths about climate change, particularly Myth 8: ...

Tree Planting And Carbon Offsetting

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: in this conversation, Brian, Jenn, Kristina and Olabanji delve into Brian’s plan to leverage his family farmland as a tool for clim...

[FOCUS] Myth about Climate Change: Most People Don't Believe in Climate Change

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate change (we discuss Myth 5: most people don’t believe in...

Whales Could Be Great Carbon Sinks

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: while whales are impressive creatures, these sea mammals can also play an important role in carbon sequestrationIn this conversation,...

[FOCUS] Myth 4 - Solar And Can’t Work Because They Are Dependent On The Weather

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate changeInma and Jenn discuss another myth about climate ch...

Using Sufficiency to Shift Mindset and Finding Creative Solutions to Tackle Climate Change?

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  in this episode, our hosts explore the concept of sufficiency to tackle climate change issues. According Dr Yamina Saheb, ...

[FOCUS] Carbon Offsetting

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Carbon OffsettingIn this episode, Carbon offsetting is discussed and how it c...

One Shade Greener At Home by Lori Sullivan

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: If you want to live a more sustainable lifestyle, you can start the journey right at home. Lori Sullivan, a contributor to the Carbon...

[FOCUS] Commercial Space Travel

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Commercial Space Travel (and Green Energy)The possibility of people who can a...

Living a Solarpunk Life to Create A Better Future with Joe Hines

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: If you are listening to this podcast, you are probably a solarpunk. The Solarpunk movement envisions a future where sustainable techn...

[FOCUS] Animal on The Edge of Extinction

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on animals that might go extinct due to human activitiesIn the first conversatio...

Seth Godin on Better Climate Conversations and Creating Change: Celebrating our 100th Episode!

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: for the 100th episode of Carbon Session, we are thrilled to be joined by one of the most acclaimed best-selling authors Seth Godin, t...

[FOCUS] Urban Heat Islands

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Urban Heat IslandsIn this episode, Inma and Leekei discussed how cities are b...

Biomimicry and Observing Nature to Find Solutions to Solve Environmental Problems

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Over billions of years, nature has amassed an extensive amount of knowledge. In this conversation on biomimicry, the hosts share some...

[FOCUS] Myth 1 - There Is Nothing New About Changing Climate

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate changeIn this episode, Inma talks about how one of the my...

The Intersection of Climate Change, Social Justice and Chocolate

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This podcast centres on the environmental, ethical and economic implications of chocolate consumption, emphasizing the value of purch...

[FOCUS] Relationships in a Food Forest

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Relationships in a food forestIn this episode, Inma and Olabanji discussed th...

How Are Heavy Metals Affecting The Environment and Health

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Heavy metals can be found in a wide range of sources, from the air we breathe to the foods we eat and beyond. Do you know how heavy m...

[FOCUS] Myth 10: It's Not Too Late

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate changeIf you live on planet Earth, you are affected by Cl...

How Much Carbon Do You Emit from Your Online Activity?

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: a conversation with Leekei and Olabanji on the environmental impact of computers, gaming and cryptocurrenciesDid you know that: ...

[FOCUS] Myth 7 - Styrofoam Can Be Recycled (NO it Can't)

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate changeJenn and Inma discuss myth 7, which is a Styrofoam ...

Eco-Friendly Laundry Hacks: Practical Tips for Reducing Your Footprint

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: a conversation with Leekei and Olabanji on the environmental impact of laundry and some practical tips to reduce its carbon footprint...

[FOCUS] Myth 5 and 6 (Recycling Plastic Helps Solve Climate Change?!!?)

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate change (plastics recycling)Jenn and Imma talked about ano...

Energy Transition and A Rare Earth Mine’s Journey To Net Zero

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: a conversation with Stewart Watkins and Max Van Someren on sustainability and the Nolans project, a rare earth minerals mining projec...

[FOCUS] Golf Courses

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Golf Courses and Climate changeIn this episode, we discuss Golf Courses and t...

Tips and Framework To Deal With Eco Anxiety

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: climate change impacts mental health as learning about the facts and science behind climate change can be stressful and overwhelming....

[FOCUS] Myth 3 & 4

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on Myths about climate changeIn this episode, myth 3 is discussed.  People ...

Roundabouts And Changing Habits

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Roundabouts have proven benefits but are not widely used globallyLeekei and Olabanji are wondering why the usage of roundabouts aroun...

[FOCUS] Vegetarian Diet To Help Our Carbon Problem

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode on flexitarian and vegetarian diet to help curb our carbon problemAfter explaini...

What If We Stop All Fossil Fuel Today?

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: What if we stop using fossil fuel and all its derived products today? What would happen? How would the world operate?We know that we ...

[FOCUS] Do We Really Need a Lawn?

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode about lawns and batching errandsJenn and Olabanji talked about how the maintenan...

Solar Geo Engineering to Solve Global Warming?

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Have you heard about solar geoengineering? It is a controversial approach to deflect the sun’s rays from reaching Earth.The environ...

[FOCUS] Eco Anxiety

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Have you ever experienced eco-anxiety? You are not alone and there are things you can actually do to help deal with the issue.&n...

Walking Talk for Work and Fundraising with Deborah Drummond

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Deborah Drummond, co-creator of ‘They Did It Tour’, shares with our hosts the joy and the many benefits of worki...

[FOCUS] How Energy Efficient Is Your Home? Bioclimatic Architecture

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with bioclimatic Architect Jo PetroniJo, Jenn and Olabanji talked about Jo’s e...

Incentives Used by Businesses To Reduce Waste, Junk And Promote Circular Economy

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei and Jenn discuss incentives used by businesses to reduce waste and integration to a circular economyMore and ...

[FOCUS] ESG with Professor Ioannou, what has changed in the past 13 years?

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with ESG Professor Ioannis IoannouProf. Ioannou is a leading strategy scholar wh...

Sustainable Ideas and Products to Keep Ourselves and Our Homes Clean

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei, Jenn and Kristina shares ideas about new products and ideas on how to maintain ourselves and our homes clean...

[FOCUS] First Myth About Climate Change

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with Inma and Jemm discussing the first myth about climate changeHaving contribu...

Having Conversations About Climate Change AfricaNXT in Nigeria, Planting Seeds and Beyond

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

----- For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.orgWant to join in the conversatio...

[FOCUS] Compostable Jeans

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with Inma and Olabanji discussing … compostable jeansCompostable Jeans or Non-...

Fusion and Possibilities for A Brighter Future

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Jenn Swanson, Brian Tormey and Leekei Tang talk about a new milestone on the road to nuclear fusionIn December 2022, ...

[FOCUS] Why Not Convert Your Lawn Into a Food Forest?

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:  This episode is an excerpt from a past episode with Inma and Olabanji discussing the many benefits of a food forest and how to ...

Living a life of ecological authenticity with Jason Angel

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Jenn Swanson, Brian Tormey and Leekei Tang talk to Jason Angell who has created his personal and professional life ce...

[FOCUS] Permaculture

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: in this episode, we are joined by Rob, one of Jenn’s neighbours, to talk about his experience and the benefits of permaculture.&nbs...

Eating Insects And Cultured Meat?

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei and Jenn talk about Insects and their value as a source of protein.Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn...

Let's Save The Wetlands

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jenn Swanson and Olabanji Stephen discuss the importance of preserving wetlands and marshesMarshes and wetlands are ...

[FOCUS] Africa NXT and Protecting Africa from the Impact of Climate Change

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This episode is focused on some parts of the previous episode “Africa NXT and Protecting Africa from the Impact of Climate Change”...

Africa NXT and Protecting Africa from the Impact of Climate Change

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Jenn Swanson, Kristina Horning, Brian Tormey and Olabanji Stephen talk about Olabanji’s opportunity to talk at a co...

Lights And Circadian Rhythm

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Kristina shares with Jenn, Leekei and Brian some insights about how lights influence our circadian rhythm and nature...

Health, Climate Change, Black Soot in Nigeria and Campaigning

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Olanbanji and Inma talk about the relationship between the environment and health According to a UN study, the ...

The Future Of Work, Parenting And What To Bring To Mars

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Karena shares with Jenn her insights on the future of work and how to talk to parents about climate changeKarena’s...

[FOCUS] Leaf Blowers

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt from a previous episode about How leaf blowers are a problem for the environment.Having contributed to man...

Planting Trees To Graduate, Bhutan's Plan To Stay Carbon Neutral And Emperor Penguins

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jenn, Olanbanji and Leekei took turns sharing wildlife facts and storiesJenn read that students in the Philippines m...

New Year's Resolutions For The Climate (part 2)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Brian and Leekei talk about what they are resolving to do in 2023.They discussed the joy associated with picking up ...

New Year's Resolutions For The Climate (part 1)

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Leekei, Jenn and Olabanji talk about what they are resolving to do in 2023.They discussed banking and some of the pro...

[FOCUS] Climate And Weather (2)

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt from a previous episode about Carbon Almanac's contributors' own experiences of signs that the climate is ...

Sharing Climate Conversations That Made Us Hopeful Again

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jenn, Brian and Leekei took turns sharing a recent climate conversation that made them hopeful againBrian shared his...

[FOCUS] Bicycling And Kids Climate Action

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This discussion on bicycling is an excerpt from a previous episode ‘Bicycling and Kids Climate Action’ Leekei and Rick talke...

Labels, Shrinkflation and Greenwashing

16 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Leekei and Jenn talk about how companies use labelling on their products.Jenn and Leekei talked about some of the tac...

[FOCUS]The Plastic Problem With Your Toothbrush

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This discussion on toothbrushes is an excerpt from a previous episode ‘Toothpaste, Dentistry and Plastics’ Have you ever tho...

Bicycles are Best because Cyclists Rule!

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jenn and Olabanji have a discussion with Julie about cyclable citiesJulie is an avid cyclist from Ottawa, Canada, wh...

[FOCUS] Climate And Weather (1)

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt from a previous episode about Carbon Almanac's contributors' own experiences of signs that the climate is ...

Adaptation

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Leekei, Jenn and Olabanji talk about adaptation to climate change.Topics discussed as well as lobbying, heat pumps, c...

Plastic Recycling Trap: Only 9% Of Plastics Ever Produced Have Been Recycled

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Olabanji and Leekei discuss the trap of plastic recycling and look for ways to take action  Only 9% of pla...

Sustainability Leadership And Intrinsic Motivation With Josh Spodek

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Brian and Olabanji discuss sustainability leadership, intrinsic motivation, and systemic change with Joshua SpodekJoshua Spodek PhD M...

[FOCUS] Lego Bricks Still Washing Up 25 Years After The Spill

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss our own experiences of Lego, its use as a toy, sustainability, and plastics.Jenn and Rob discuss Lego, th...

Carbon Positive Farming with Kate Field

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Katherine and Brian discuss regenerative agriculture with Kate Field, a Climate Positive farmer from Tasmania, Austr...

[FOCUS] Why Plastic Recycling Is Misleading (from previous episode The Octopus’ Gardens)

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: This episode is focused on a discussion about the problem of plastic recycling. It is selected from episode 13 (The Octopus’ Garden...

Tequila!

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Olabanji and Leekei discuss with Juan Coronado, the co-founder of the first b-corp certified Tequila company in the ...

Tyres, Running Shoes, Microplastics and Taxing Cows

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Microplastics from Tyres and Running ShoesFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Olabanji Stephen.Leekei is a fashion ...

Is It Greenwashing Or Opportunity?

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talked about our recent shopping experiences and how brands can develop more sustainable products that customers ...

Food Recipes Leftovers And The Benefits Of Gleaning

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Leekei, Katherine and Olabanji have a long conversation on food, recipes, leftovers, food culture and gleaning.Featur...

Is Our Shopping Experience Designed For Convenience?

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Olabanji and Leekei discuss convenience when shopping.Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Olabanji...

Is Bioplastic The Solution To Our Addiction To Plastic?

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss alternative solutions to petroleum-based plasticsFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leek...

Thoughts On Food, Family History And Sustainability

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode Leekei, Mary Elizabeth and Cat have a long conversation on food, cooking and sustainability.Featuring Carbon Almanac ...

Quiz On Food And Climate Change

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jenn and Olabanji take part in a food quiz hosted by Leekei.Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Leek...

How Energy Efficient Is Your Home?

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss architecture and sustainability.Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jo Petroni, Jenn Swanson and Olaban...

Where Can You Find Climate Education and Information?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss access to Climate Education and Leekei’s participation in environment-related Workshops.Featuring Carbo...

ESG with Professor Ioannis Ioannou

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Professor Ioannou discusses the challenges and opportunities for businesses and corporations to lead the path to a m...

Some Good News

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss some of the good news around climate change activities in different parts of the world.Featuring Carbon A...

Has Patagonia Just Launched A New Trend In Business?

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss the recent gifting of the clothing brand Patagonia.Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson, Le...

Gen Z, Climate Change and Being Creative

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss Estella Struck’s marketing agency and how she has actively used her influence to work on climate change...

Animals On The Edge Of Extinction and How Trees Communicate

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talked about what we can do to help preserve animals and learn how trees communicate and what humans can learn fr...

Online Shopping and Regenerative Agriculture

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss Online Shopping, which became something of a thing during Covid and Regenerative Agriculture and its effe...

We Can Help Reduce Negative Impacts From Our Fashion Consumption

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Inma and Olabanji discussed how we could better consumer fashion to limit its impact on climate changeFeaturing Carb...

We Are All Climate Activists

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss Activism in relation to an interview on British Television.Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors, Leekei ...

Vegetarian Diet To Help Our Carbon Problem

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talked about how a vegetarian diet can help reduce carbon emissionFeaturing Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swan...

Fast Fashion Is No Good For The Environment

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Leekei and Olabanji discussed Fast Fashion, the negative impact of this industry on our planet and how this industry...

Permaculture In Practice

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we are joined by Rob, one of Jenn’s neighbours, to talk about his experience and the benefits of permaculture...

Buy Local And Food Waste

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talked about the benefits of local buying whenever possible and what to do to reduce food waste Featuring Ca...

Relationships in a Food Forest and Community Gardens

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Inma and Olabanji discussed the ecosystem and relationships in a Food Forest and the many benefits of a Community Ga...

Lego And Plastics in the Sea

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we discuss our own experiences of Lego, its use as a toy, sustainability and plastics.Featuring Carbon Almanac Contr...

Myth 9 and 10 about Climate Change

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talked about how 2 other myths about Climate Change which are ‘Climate Change does not affect me personally’ ...

Grow A Food Forest

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Inma and Olabanji discussed the many benefits of a food forest and how to grow your food forest in your backyardFeat...

Urban Heat Island

12 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, Inma and Leekei discussed how cities are becoming increasingly hotter and what we can do to cope with itFeaturing Ca...

Myth 7 and Myth 8 about Climate Change

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talked about how 2 other myths about Climate Change which are Styrofoam (can be recycled) and the ozone layer (as...

Green Buildings

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: In this episode, we talked about the impact of our buildings on carbon emissions and how we can improve thingsFeaturing Carbon Almana...

The Octopus' Gardens

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary: Octopuses are intelligent creatures.  In this episode the octopus’ environment is discussed and how humans are creating proble...