Best David Cheyne Podcasts (2025)

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Lessons from a Fundraiser: How to Get Others to Support Your Cause with David Tucker, Ep.99 35:07

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program series! Whether you’re trying to protect a local park, rally donations for your nonprofit, or simply get your friends to recycle, one of the hardest parts of making change is inspiring others to care. H…

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Sanctuaries: Where Wildlife Gets a Second Chance with Kaitlyn Bock, Ep.98 51:59

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program series! Across Africa, thousands of primates are finding themselves the victims of the illegal wildlife trade, bushmeat hunting, and habitat loss. For many, survival depends on the work of sanctuaries. …

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Through the Eyes of a Wildlife Vet with Dr. Hugo Pereira, Ep. 97 43:02

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This season of Forces for Nature is extra special- all of the guests are participants in the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders (EWCL) program, a global network of conservationists who are pushing the boundaries of how people and wildlife can thrive together. As EWCL celebrat…

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EarthX Series Wrap-Up: Reflections and What Comes Next with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.96 9:48

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! After a powerful series of conversations recorded at the EarthX Conference in Dallas, Texas, Forces for Nature host, Crystal DiMiceli, is taking this moment to pause, reflect, and share what she's carrying forward as the season ends. In this solo episode, she talks about the comm…

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Bringing Attention to the Overlooked Forest Beneath the Waves with Adam Hussain, Ep.95 23:02

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Welcome to another episode of the EarthX Conference series! When you think of ocean conservation, coral reefs likely come to mind. But what if the real unsung hero of the sea is something far less glamorous—and far more vital? Filmmaker Adam Hussain brings us into the underwater …

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How to Think, Learn, and Lead in a Divided World with James Keyes, Ep.94 54:27

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! What if the way we approach learning could shape not just our own success, but the future of our planet? In this episode, I sit down with James Keyes—former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster—who believes th…

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Funding Innovations That Protect Our Oceans with Millicent Pitts, Ep93 23:44

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! The health of our oceans is critical—not just for marine life, but for our economy and future sustainability. Enter Ocean Exchange, an organization dedicated to accelerating solutions that improve ocean h…

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How Microbes Are Solving the World's Biggest Environmental Challenges with Rudy Montes & Cheyne Robertson, Ep.92 40:11

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! What if nature itself could help clean up our most toxic messes? That’s the promise of bioremediation, a groundbreaking process that uses living organisms—like microbes, plants, and fungi—to restore pollu…

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Harnessing Data for a Sustainable Future with Dave Rice, Ep.91 21:31

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! As the president of the United Nations Association – Orange County Chapter - Dave Rice is committed to localizing the UN's global Sustainable Development Goals. To effectively achieve this, Dave founded t…

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Revolutionizing Home Design for People and Planet with Eric Amyot, Ep.90 38:52

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! What if your home could do more than provide shelter—what if it could help heal the planet? In this episode, Eric Amyot, co-founder of Issho House, Oliizoi, and ReGen Earth Studio, talks about his visiona…

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How to Find Your Purpose and Help Regenerate the Planet with Lynne Twist, Ep. 89 36:34

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! What does it mean to truly live a life of purpose, one that not only fulfills us but also helps regenerate our world? Lynne Twist, a legendary activist, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Pachamama Alliance, has an answer. Lynne shares powerful stories from her work alongside …

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Capturing Carbon the Natural Way with Jim Blackburn, Ep.88 43:03

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! How can the landscapes around us play a direct role in reducing carbon emissions? In this episode, we talk with Jim Blackburn, the CEO of BCarbon, about nature-based carbon sequestration. Jim shares how B…

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Exploring Carbon Capture Technology with Daniel Cardenas, Ep.87 28:46

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! Daniel Cardenas is the founder of CarbonEx, a Native American-owned carbon solutions firm. With over 20 years of experience in the carbon management field, Daniel shares his insights into one of today’s m…

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Tribal Voices in Wildlife Conservation with Julie Thorstenson, Ep. 86 22:00

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! Julie Thorstenson is a member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Nation and the Executive Director of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society. Julie's deep connection to the land began in her youth, growin…

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Building Bridges to Unite a Divided America with Manu Meel, Ep.85 33:36

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! We're never going to create the healthy and humane world we want to see if we continue to be so divided from one another. Manu Meel is working to bring us together. He is the founder of BridgeUSA, an orga…

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Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Eleanor LeCain, Ep. 84 30:52

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! Eleanor LeCain is the visionary behind the Solutions Summit, a groundbreaking event on Capital Hill that brings together bold thinkers and decision-makers to tackle some of today’s biggest challenges such…

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Reimagining Social and Climate Justice with Theo E.J. Wilson, Ep. 83 25:55

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! Theo E.J. Wilson is a TEDx speaker, social activist, and leader in fostering dialogue across cultural and ideological divides. While Theo may not come from a traditional environmental background, his work…

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Exploring Wild Wonders with Brooke Carter, Ep. 82 16:55

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series! Brooke Carter is not your average teenager. At the young age of 13, she's already making waves in the world of wildlife education and conservation. Growing up in the Bahamas and traveling to exotic locati…

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Connecting at EarthX with the Conservation Connection Podcast, Ep. 81 30:40

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! In this special episode recorded live at the EarthX Conference, Crystal sits down with Chance and Sarah Katheryn Ruder from the Conservation Connection Podcast. They discuss the power of collaboration in conservation, the importance of bringing diverse perspectives together to ad…

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Bridging Divides for a Sustainable Future at EarthX with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep80 8:05

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! This new season of the Forces for Nature podcast is a special one! All interviews were done on location at the EarthX Congress of Conferences, an event dedicated to fostering sustainability and environmental action. Initially, though, I was hesitant about attending due to its sur…

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Experiencing the Success Stories of Rwanda with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.79 31:23

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Did you ever travel somewhere that left a deep impression on you? Join Crystal DiMiceli as she reflects on her recent adventure to Rwanda, where she fulfilled her dream of seeing gorillas. Turns out, they weren't the only things that left her speechless. Highlights The incredible…

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Show Swap! Inspiring Powerful Forces for Nature with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.78 32:55

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Get to know the host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli, better! In this show swap, she joins Stephanie Manka on The Fancy Scientist podcast. Stephanie has a great show that helps wildlife conservationists navigate their careers and she also provides coaching and mentoring fo…

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Promising Eco Stories with Laura Sitterly, Ep. 77 34:23

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! It often feels like there's only bad news being reported these days. It's easy to feel that way but, if you dig a little deeper, you can find reports of hopeful things that are happening. Laura Sitterly is a climate reporter that you can trust to find the silver lining in her sto…

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Balancing Forest Conservation with Economic Development with Laurie Wayburn, Ep.76 54:38

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Conserving land doesn't have to be all or nothing. We don't have to choose between setting aside whole tracks of forests to protect them or cutting them all down for economic development. Laurie Wayburn, the co-founder and president of Pacific Forest Trust, has found a middle gro…

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Giving a Voice to North Atlantic Right Whales with Bonnie Monteleone, Ep. 75 46:42

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Bonnie Monteleone is the Founder & Director of Science, Research, and Academic Partnerships of the Plastic Ocean Project (POP) whose mission is finding science-based solutions to the global plastic pollution crisis. In 2019, she was working on a documentary about the North Atlant…

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Shaping the Future of Climate Education and Empowerment with Bryce Coon, Ep. 74 24:56

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! In a time where our planet's health is at the forefront of global discussions, understanding the intricacies of climate change is not just beneficial; it's imperative. Bryce Coon is the Director of Education Initiatives at Earthday.org and a passionate advocate for embedding clim…

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Creating Future Stewards of Our Planet with School Gardens with Ciara Byrne, Ep.73 31:24

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Our disconnection from nature has never been greater and this is resulting in not only a crisis for our planet but for our own well-being too. Ciara Byrne, the founder of Green Our Planet, has been using school gardens to help bridge this disconnect. Through her organization, the…

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Finding the Magic in Our Young Changemakers with T. A. Barron, Ep.72 35:43

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! There's magic in nature and all of us. T. A. Barron integrates this belief into his life as a bestselling author, conservationist, and host of the Magic & Mountains podcast. But, it's his work honoring young changemakers with the Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes, that really …

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Defending our Health from Plastic Contamination with Dr. Roopa Krithivasan, Ep. 71 25:33

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! We all know that plastics have become a problem, but there's even more to it than the litter you see thrown on the ground. Dr. Roopa Krithivasan is the Director of Research for Defend Our Health, an environmental health and justice organization. They recently released a report ti…

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Unveiling the Shocking Secrets of Pesticides with Elizabeth Hilborn, Ep70 42:00

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! First, the tadpoles and frogs disappeared; then the bats and the songbirds left. Dr. Elizabeth Hilborn, a honey bee veterinarian and environmental health scientist, soon realized the bees—the vital pollinators of fruits, plants, and vegetables—were dying. Everything went still an…

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The Surprising Benefits of Beavers with Alison Zak, Ep69 25:30

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! The recent COP28 climate change conference concluded with mixed feelings from many stakeholders. Despite this, a noteworthy optimistic takeaway was the emphasis by top scientists on the urgent need to prioritize the protection and restoration of wild ecosystems within global clim…

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The Ongoing Story of the Youth Who Sued The US Government Over Climate Change with Elizabeth Rusch, Ep.68 27:04

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! What happens when you have a constitutional right that's being violated but you're too young to vote for the constituents who might fix it? These kids asked the courts to step in. Today's guest, author Elizabeth Rusch, has captured this gripping story in her latest book, The Twen…

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Empowering our Students with Climate Education in New Jersey Schools with Tammy Murphy, Ep67 26:48

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! As the world makes strides toward a green economy, the U.S. State of New Jersey is determined to be a leader in the movement. And, the First Lady of New Jersey, Tammy Murphy, is ensuring that citizens are prepared. She has spearheaded the initiative of integrating climate change …

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66. Empowering Future Wildlife Conservation Leaders with Nina Fascione & Jeff Flocken 28:32

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in October 2021. Listen to an update from Nina at 26: 27 about the next round of EWCL open to applicants now. The field of wildlife conservation has some of the most passionate and determined people in the world. Building a career protecting animals req…

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65. Advocating for Environmental Justice in the Ecuadorian Rainforest with Julio Prieto UPDATED 27:08

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode originally aired in May 2021. You can find an update from Julio at 24:19. Today's guest is Julio Prieto. He's an Ecuadorian lawyer working with the Union of People Affected by Texaco, the organization otherwise known as UDAPT. He has been a key player in one of the…

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64. Bridging the Partisan Divide with Christopher Barnard 43:57

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! *This episode first aired in April 2021 and Chris's title mentioned in the show has changed since. Climate change and environmental protection haven't always been as politicized as they are today. And, unfortunately, in being so, progress on these fronts gets hindered. Chris Barn…

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63. Protecting the World's Penguins with Pablo Borboroglu 34:08

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in April 2020. ** When Pablo Borboroglu released his first rehabilitated penguin back into the wild 30 years ago, he saw the ability that one person has to make a difference. Holding steadfast to this belief, he has since become one of the greatest voic…

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62. Bee-ing the Change for Detroit with Nicole Lindsey & Timothy Paule 33:00

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in June 2021. You can find the updated clip from Timothy and Nicole at 30:35** Did you know that most of the food crops we eat are reliant on pollinators to reproduce? Fruits, vegetables, nuts, even the food fed to cattle, sheep, and pigs, need pollinat…

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61. Recycling to Keep Our Seas Trash Free with Ryan Hickman 24:11

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! **This episode first aired in June 2020. You can find the updated clip from Ryan at 21:00** Did you know that only 10% of all plastic that's ever been produced has been recycled?!* And that just 60% of communities in the U.S. have access to curbside recycling pick-up?** Our waste…

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60. Forces for Nature Season 3 Wrap-Up and Updates with Crystal DiMiceli 12:26

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Whoohoo! Sixty episodes in! This seems like a good time to take a step back and introduce to new listeners some of Forces for Nature's older episodes. So, the season break to follow won't be a break, per se, because you'll keep seeing episodes be published. But, they will be some…

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59. How to Spot Abusive Animal Situations on Social Media & Live Interactions with Devon Schowe 27:44

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Have you had wild animal photo opportunities while on vacation? Have you "liked" cute exotic animal videos on social? Are you dying for an opportunity to hold a baby monkey? If so, you may unintentionally be fueling a dark industry and promoting animal abuse. Devan Schowe is the …

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58: Following the Path of the Panther and Bringing Hope for a Wild Florida with Carlton Ward Jr. 43:52

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Driven to near extinction in the eastern United States, the Florida panther was able to escape complete persecution by disappearing into the untamed wilderness of the Everglades. However, for its long-term survival, they need more than just a small pocket of land at the bottom of…

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57. Spreading Happy Eco News with Grant Brown 24:05

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! If you're tired of only hearing about environmental destruction and that we're around the corner from doomsday, you're going to want to listen to this episode! Grant Brown is the founder of the website and newsletter, Happy Eco News. He's not naïve to the pressures that the world…

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56. Animal Rescue in the Big City with Mary Beth Purdy Artz 26:50

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Nothing could be cuter than baby animals. But, their adorableness can easily distract you from the lifelong responsibility that their care requires. Unfortunately, this reality check can result in animals- especially those that we associate with their wild cousins like ducks and …

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55: Show Swap! Becoming Forces for Nature with Carly Puch & Crystal DiMiceli 36:59

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Show Swap! The host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli, joined Carly Puch on her podcast, Consciously Clueless, to talk about her own cluelessness on this lifelong journey toward sustainability. Highlights What does she do when she’s not feeling optimistic about the world? Wh…

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54: Working to Save the World's Most Trafficked Mammal with Four Pangolin Champions 38:48

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! The organization, Save Pangolins, is raising awareness and supporting conservation efforts of the world's most trafficked mammal. One of their initiatives is the Pangolin Champions Program which aims to support emerging leaders in the pangolin conservation landscape. Since its in…

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53: An Intro to The Healthy Seas Podcast with Crystal DiMiceli & Various Pod Guests 28:36

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Are you concerned about the state of our oceans and seas and all the life in them? Do you worry that not enough is being done to help? Come dive in and meet the people doing all they can for these ecosystems - from above and below the waves! The Healthy Seas Podcast is hosted by …

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52. Sustainable Style: Mitigating Fashion's Environmental Impact with Anna Bakst and Michele Rutigliano 23:11

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! According to the OECD, if fashion were a country, it would be the fourth largest emitter of CO2 in the world*! And a significant percentage of those emissions comes from just the creation of the textiles and leathers that are to be used for clothing and accessories. Unfortunately…

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51. How To Do Composting Right At Your Home With Michelle And Java Bradley 20:33

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Did you know that we send about 40-50% of our food scraps and organic material, like fallen leaves, to landfills? Landfills don't allow for proper decomposition so those materials end up releasing harmful methane into the atmosphere as they break down. To avoid this much waste, w…

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50. How To Be More Sustainable-ish With Jen Gale 34:43

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Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show! Jen Gale is the founder of Sustainable(ish), a podcast and blog that have grown into a myriad of resources meant to help individuals find support and ideas in their efforts of becoming more eco-friendly. She's all about embracing the "-ish" in our actions. We all have different c…