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Have you heard the news? A new report has found that Earth has officially crossed its first global tipping point. But what does that actually mean for our future? Are we past the point of no return? Short answer: no, and giving up is the worst thing we could do. In this episode, host Taylor Ganis sits down with Dr. Steve Smith, one of the scientists and writers behind the Global Tipping Points Report, to break down what global tipping points really are, how it effects each and every one of us, and how we can all take action. Ways to take action: Read the Global Tipping Points ReportIf you are in the United States, here is a resource to help you find volunteer opportunities in your state/local community. (This list is a work and progress, and if you would like to volunteer some time to help add to it to help connect people to opportunities near them, then please email [email protected])Looking for a way to get involved with The Hopeful Environmentalist? We are currently looking for help with:website designsocial media managersnewsletter enthusiasts audio editorsand more! Reach out to [email protected] to get involvedFollow @hopeful_environmentalist on Instagram to stay up to date on ways to take action and to be in the know for new episodes

In this episode, host Taylor Ganis interviews the Earth herself, Hila. We dive into the story behind becoming the Earth, how we can open our minds to the nature around us (including in urban environments), and how art and creativity plays a role in movements. Ways to take action: Support Hila and her work to make climate education accessibleFollow Hila on InstagramLearn more about Hila's workAdditionally, our host, Taylor, publisher her debut children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew, which is a book to educate and empower the next generation of Earth Protectors to take small, but monumental action! You can check out the book here

In this episode, host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Thom Norman, Co-founder of FarmKind, to discuss the ecological and ethical impacts of factory. We look at how we can transition to kinder food system that prioritizes people, animals and the planet, and what FarmKind is doing to aid this transition. Call to Action: Donate to FarmKindSwitch to a plant-based dietLearn about the work of organizations that are fighting back against factory farming and support them how you can (volunteering your skills and time, donating, signing petitions, etc.)Additionally, our host, Taylor, publisher her debut children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew, which is a book to educate and empower the next generation of Earth Protectors to take small, but monumental action! You can check out the book here

In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Lilly Woodbury, to take a deep dive into the all things plastic. From waste colonialism (if you're sitting there thinking, wtf is waste colonialism, then take a listen), the Plastics Treaty, to the Optimism Pendulum. We discuss the actions needed to move away from plastic and fear, to a world that is plastic free and activated by hope. Ways to take action: Get involved with Surfrider Canada or Surfrider USA - you can find local Surfrider chapters and get involved in community projects!Find a chapter near you (they have many opportunities to get involved locally!)Educate and empower the next generation by purchasing my environmental children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth CrewLearn more about the Global Plastics TreatyLearn more about how plastic impacts people, planet + wildlife

In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with communications strategist, filmmaker, and author of the recently published book, Haiku and Hope, Maggie Dewane. We delve into the importance of storytelling and art in communicating complex topics such as climate change and how these forms of advocacy and communication can inspire us to take action. We protect what we love, and Maggie provides us with insight into exploring the places around us to deepen our love for the land. You can purchase Maggies book, Haiku and Hope by visiting: https://www.fulcrumbooks.com/product-page/haikus-and-hope-50-states-of-climate-change. The book is also available on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, etc. Follow Maggie on Social Media: @maggiedewane Maggie's Website: https://maggiedewane.com/ If you would like to preorder my environmental children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew, visit: https://linktr.ee/HopefulEnvironmentalist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Factory farming is a notoriously cruel practice; but did you know that it also impacts both people and the planet? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, talks with the Senior Director of the Humane League, Mia Fernyhough, about how factory farming impacts animals, people and the planet. Episode Resources: Donate.TheHumaneLeague.orgTheHumaneLeague.org/Take-ActionFastActionNetwork.comCrumblCruelty.com EndCages.com Call to Action: Sign the CrumblCruelty.com petition (this can be done in under a minute)Donate to the Humane League if that is accessible for you (Donate.TheHumaneLeague.org) Take 10 minutes to check out the Humane League website and educate yourself about something newGuest Speaker: Mia Fernyhough: Senior Director of Animal Welfare of the Humane League You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope! Support the Hopeful Environmentalist by becoming a Patron for a dollar a month! This episode was edited by the Hopeful Environmentalist's incredible Audio Intern, Onochie Emeka.

Climate change is wreaking havoc on our world - from melting glaciers, to more intense storms. But did you know that climate change is also coming for our food and wine? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Michael P. Hoffmann, who is a distinguished professor at Cornell University, and one of the authors of the book, Our Changing Menu, to discuss the ways in which climate change impacts our food and food systems, how coffee and wine production are being impacted, and what we all can do to protect the future of the foods we so desperately need and love. Everyone needs food, so this episode is especially important. Episode Resources: Our Changing Menu WebsiteLink to purchase the Our Changing Menu BookCall to Action: The last 10 minutes of this episode discuss some ways to take action!Guest Speaker: Michael P. Hoffmann; Professor Emeritus in Cornell's Department of Entomology; Author of Our Changing Menu You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope! This episode was edited by the Hopeful Environmentalist's incredible Intern, Onochie Emeka.

SOA’s Chief Program Officer Brandon Levy brand ON (he/him) Ensuring ocean and environmental solutionists have the funding they need to turn their innovative ideas into action, is a critical part of fighting the climate crisis that we find ourselves in. The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is helping to do just that: fund innovative ocean and climate solutions and activate and arm young people with the tools and knowledge they need to take action. In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, speaks with Brandon Levy, the Chief Program Officer at SOA, about the various programs they have that are available to young people and ocean solutionists and innovators. We also discuss what deep sea mining is and how everyone listening has the ability to take action, no matter where you are in the world. Episode Resources: Ecoprenuer application: Sustainable Ocean Alliance WebsiteSustainable Ocean Alliance InstagramJohn Oliver’s youtube video discussion on deep sea-miningCall to Action: Take action to stop deep sea-mining and #DefendTheDeep https://www.soalliance.org/campaign-against-deep-seabed-miningGuest Speaker: Brandon Levy; Chief Program Officer, Sustainable Ocean Alliance You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope! This episode was edited by the Hopeful Environmentalists incredible Intern, Onochie Emeka.

How do the movies we watch and the shows we binge help normalize having conversations about climate change (hint hint, you can find the answer to this in the episode)? In this episode, I speak with the Editor-In-Chief of Good Energy, Carmiel Banasky, to dive into their latest report which looks at how, and if, todays films discuss /mention the climate crisis. We also discuss the role that Hollywood has in shaping our reality, and resources that screenwriters can access to integrate climate in their creative work. Episode Resources Check out the the full reportThe Playbook (a guide to help screenwriters integrate climate change)Check out Carmiel's WebsiteMore about the Climate Reality CheckThe Last City PodcastYou can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!

Women in leadership is a climate solution. In this episode, our host, Taylor, speaks with the founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake, to dive deeply into the concept of how women play integral roles in the fight for an equitable future. We discuss some incredible statistics that show how women in leadership can positively impact climate outcomes, how being open to other worldviews can change our collective behaviors, incredible rights of nature cases, and much more. In Osprey’s book, "The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis", she poses the question, “can we undo the doing”. After listening to this episode, let us know your thoughts. Do you think we can undo the doing? EarthX Congress of Conferences Event Info: Registration: earthx.org20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20Instagram: @earthxorgEpisode Resources Check out the Women's Earth and Climate Action NetworkBuy Osprey's BookCheck out Osprey's WebsiteYou can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!

Have you ever wondered how the natural world and mental health are connected? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, speaks with Pamela Lowell, a licensed therapist, to discuss this very question, while also diving into topics like the interdisciplinary nature of the environmental field, how connecting with nature and wildlife helps us protect them, the power of community and working together to create solutions, among many other interesting topics. We also take a journey to discover our spark bird. What is your spark bird? Or what is your reason to take action? Check out this episode to find out what this is and the importance of deeply examining this question and our own personal answers. EarthX Congress of Conferences Event Info: Registration: earthx.org20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20Instagram: @earthxorgEpisode Resources Purchase Pamela's Book: My Summer With OspreysCheck out Pamela's WebsiteYou can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!

What do sustainable landscape design, tomatoes, rainwater harvesting, and humor have in common? They’re all discussed in this episode with our incredible guest speaker, Daryl Lindsey! We dive into a variety of hot topics like the debate of whether or not to leave the leaves, why pollinator gardens are important, how sustainable landscape designs can save billion of gallons of water through collective action, and MORE! Tune into this episode to get a whole lot of knowledge, and a splash of comedic relief. EarthX Congress of Conferences Event Info: Registration: earthx.org20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20Instagram: @earthxorg Episode Resources: Dary’s WebsiteDaryl’s Instagram: @yardfarmer.coMake Your Sustainable Yard FunctionalYour Landscaping Choices Can Save 75% More WaterHow To Support Native Wildlife In Your YardYou can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!

Have you heard people talking about Rights of Nature and wanted to learn more about it? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode of the Hopeful Environmentalist, our host, Taylor, sits down with Liz Downes from the the Rainforest Information Centre to talk about Rights of Nature, the court cases in Ecuador, and more! EarthX Congress of Conferences Registration: earthx.org20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20Instagram: @earthxorg Episode Resources: Rainforest Information CentreWebsite: https://www.rainforestinformationcentre.org/Global Alliance for Rights of NatureWebsite:Instagram:Yes to Life No to MiningWebsite: https://yestolifenotomining.org/Instagram: @yestolifenotomining You can follow the Hopeful Environmentalist on Instagram @hopeful_environmentalist to stay up to date on when episodes will be released and to get weekly doses of hope!

Have you ever wondered how an environmental court case works? Or maybe you're wondering how youth can get involved in environmental law. In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with the Assistant Dean for Environmental Law Studies, Randall S. Abate, to discuss what environmental law is, how you can get involved, and where you can find resources about this topic.  The George Washington University Law School's Environmental and Energy Law Program is holding their annual Shapiro Environmental Law Symposium in in Washington, DC (and virtually) on March 27 and 28, visit this page here. This years event, “Environmental Justice Solutions Summit: Strategic Litigation, Resilience, and Hope,” will explore environmental justice with a cross-sectional and interdisciplinary lens and feature youth climate activism, climate migration, strategic litigation, and community engagement perspectives. If you are interested in attending, visit the event page here.   About our guest: 1. Randall S. Abate bio (with publications) 2. LinkedIn profile 3. Get in touch with Randall: e-mail address: [email protected] 4.  Organizations that were discussed in the podcast: Youth climate litigation: Our Children's TrustRights of nature: Earth Law CenterAnimal welfare and rights: Animal Legal Defense FundList of U.S. environmental law clinics (including environmental justice clinics)

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Sebrena Rhodes to discuss the environmental injustices plaguing her community and their fight for justice. We discuss environmental racism, the impacts of industry and capitalism on black, brown, and low-income communities all over the world, and ways that we can move towards a more equitable world for ALL communities. It is important to note that some of the conversations that we are having in this episode are challenging to discuss, but we should not shy away from them (especially for those of us who are not experiencing these injustices). It is important to listen to communities who are on the frontlines of injustice and support their work in ways that they need, while ensuring that their voices are the ones being amplified. If you would like to support the Ivy City Communities fight for justice, visit https://www.empowerdc.org/closenepI also implore you to do your own research. As Sebrena wonderfully describes in the episode, find out what's happening in your community (or to communities within your geographic location).Resources and Links:Watch the Film (only 10 minutes)Contact Sebrena Rhodes: [email protected] Empower DCFOIA (Freedom Of Information Act)EJScreen (tool that Sebrena discusses in the episode)