EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 34 MIN
🌊 Touched and Empowered Podcast | Russ Walsh on Solving Sea Level Rise & Transforming Deserts 🌱
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In this episode: Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa interview Russ Walsh, a tech industry veteran who took on a global challenge—solving sea level rise. Inspired by a call-to-action from GE’s CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic, Russ developed a bold concept: redirect ocean water to transform deserts into thriving, green ecosystems.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How redirecting water could save cities like Miami and Cape Canaveral from flooding✅ The potential to revitalize deserts in the Sahara and Australia✅ Creating economic growth through man-made lakes, kelp farms, and houseboat living✅ The environmental benefits of mangroves and carbon sinks✅ Funding, engineering, and political challenges ahead✅ Why global collaboration is essential to make it happen💡 This episode isn’t just about preventing disaster—it’s about turning a climate crisis into a visionary opportunity for sustainability, economic development, and global unity.📩 Get involved: Russ is looking for partners, innovators, and environmental leaders to help bring this idea to life.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation shaping the future of our planet.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on climate action, innovation, and leadership.Social Media LinksWebsite: https://touchedandempowered.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TouchedAndEmpoweredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/touchedandempoweredTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@touchedandempowered👍 If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and share to spread the word.#SeaLevelRise #ClimateSolutions #TouchedAndEmpowered #SustainabilityPodcast #EnvironmentalInnovation #ClimateAction #OceanConservation #CarbonSink #GreenFuture #EcoInnovation #GlobalWarmingSolutions #PodcastForChange
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In this episode: Katie Miller and Ace Doligosa interview Russ Walsh, a tech industry veteran who took on a global challenge—solving sea level rise. Inspired by a call-to-action from GE’s CEO during the COVID-19 pandemic, Russ developed a bold concept: redirect ocean water to transform deserts into thriving, green ecosystems.What you’ll learn in this episode:✅ How redirecting water could save cities like Miami and Cape Canaveral from flooding✅ The potential to revitalize deserts in the Sahara and Australia✅ Creating economic growth through man-made lakes, kelp farms, and houseboat living✅ The environmental benefits of mangroves and carbon sinks✅ Funding, engineering, and political challenges ahead✅ Why global collaboration is essential to make it happen💡 This episode isn’t just about preventing disaster—it’s about turning a climate crisis into a visionary opportunity for sustainability, economic development, and global unity.📩 Get involved: Russ is looking for partners, innovators, and environmental leaders to help bring this idea to life.🎧 Listen now and join the conversation shaping the future of our planet.🔔 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations on climate action, innovation, and leadership.Social Media LinksWebsite: https://touchedandempowered.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TouchedAndEmpoweredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/touchedandempoweredTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@touchedandempowered👍 If you enjoyed this episode, like, comment, and share to spread the word.#SeaLevelRise #ClimateSolutions #TouchedAndEmpowered #SustainabilityPodcast #EnvironmentalInnovation #ClimateAction #OceanConservation #CarbonSink #GreenFuture #EcoInnovation #GlobalWarmingSolutions #PodcastForChange
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