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Airrows on Air
by Tomorrow's Air
Welcome to Airrows on Air, presented by Tomorrow's Air. This is a show where we meet artists, travellers, and scientists from all over the world to talk about art, travel, and climate action.
Episodes
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Court Whelan - Climate, Biodiversity and Travel
In this episode, Christina welcomes Court Whelan, a conservation biologist and nature guide with a PhD in Ecology and Sustainable Tourism. They discuss the role of conservation-focused travel in inspiring and educating travelers, the sustainable practices of Court’s company, Natural Habitat...
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Eliza Wright from Eion - Ag Tech, Rock Weathering, and Helping Farmers Participate in the New Green Economy
This week, Christina talks to Eliza Wright from Eion about her background and experience working in the carbon removal industry. Eliza shares her journey from ag tech into joining Eion and explains their simple yet effective process of enhanced natural rock weathering to capture carbon. Eliza…
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Kelsey Bumsted - A Travel Photographer On Sustainability At the Heart of Career and Creativity
Christina welcomes Kelsey Bumsted, a Washington-based freelance travel photographer and marketing professional. Kelsey talks about how her love of landscape and nature influenced her career path and how she transitioned into photography after originally planning on going into the public health...
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Shivya Nath - A Travel Writer With More Than Just Good Stories
Christina welcomes Shivya Nath, a travel storytelling author who has been sharing her experiences since she ditched her corporate job and struck out on her own more than ten years ago. Since then, Shivya has visited more than 60 countries, and has both published her bestselling travel memoir, The...
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Shivya Nath - A Travel Writer With Way More Than Just Good Travel Stories
In this episode Christina welcomes Shivya Nath, a traveler, storyteller and author who has been sharing her experiences and thoughtful perspective on the world since she ditched her corporate job and struck out on her own more than ten years ago. Since then, Shivya has visited more than 60...
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Martin Freimüller and Fiona Mugambi from Octavia Carbon - The Future of Direct Air Capture Technologies and Techno-Optimism
In this episode Christina welcomes Martin Freuimüller and Fiona Mugambi from Octavia Carbon to learn about direct air capture carbon removal technology and how their team is developing it in Kenya. They first talk about the process of direct air capture, then highlight Kenya’s unique…
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Fueling The Future of Aviation with Susanne Bouma of Neste
Susanne Bouma is the Head of Partnerships and Programs Renewable Aviation at Neste, a leading renewable products company. In this episode, Susanne takes us on a journey through the evolution of sustainable aviation fuel and Neste's pivotal role in its development over the past 75 years. Susanne...
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Ross Kenyon - Perspectives and Predictions in Carbon Removal from Nori Carbon Removal Marketplace Co-Founder
Ross Kenyon is the Co-Founder and Creative Editor at Nori Carbon Removal Marketplace, a company on a mission to scale the carbon removal industry and combat climate change. In this episode, Ross shares insightful strategies to address hesitancy around climate discussions and climate technology,...
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Ryan Jones - Building A Career in Climate, From Tech to Storytelling
In this week's episode, meet Ryan Jones, a young, intelligent, and passionate man at the start of his climate career. Ryan’s work today is focused in the Scale for Climate Tech program at SecondMuse, an organization born out of a global hackathon project called Random Hacks of Kindness in...
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Milena Nikolova- Making the Sustainable Option the Most Attractive Option and Mapping the Journey To Zero
It’s a super interesting episode this week, as we are joined by Milena Nikolova. Milena is an applied behavioral scientist and entrepreneur with passion to translate knowledge about human behavior into ideas, actions and tools that help make travel more sustainable by design. Her background...
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Colby Brokvist - "We Needed An Adventure" Bonus Episode
On a recent personal expedition to Iceland, two seasoned guides, including Natural Habitat Adventures guide and Artist for Air Colby Brokvist, faced unexpected challenges driven by a changing climate and found unexpected joy, as well. Hear the full story at tomorrowsair.com/education/podcasts
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Colby Brokvist - A Professional Guide Looks At Risk, Challenge, and The Opportunity Travelers Have To Make A Difference for Climate
In this conversation meet Colby Brokvist, an Expedition Leader with Natural Habitat Adventures, Guide Trainer and author of The Professional Guide’s Handbook. This conversation is a mix of the pragmatic and the philosophical, and begins with a discussion of risk and challenge and how these…
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Martin Romero — Adapt or Die: Meeting the Demand for Eco-Tourism Using Technology, Local Resources, Innovation, and More
This is a conversation with Martin Romero, General Manager and Partner of Peruvian-based Explorandes, a multi-year recipient of the World Travel Awards, and the first company to operate the Inca Trail trek. A pioneer in adventure travel, they continue to innovate their experiences with...
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Clarence Edwards — Imagine the Possibilities
“That’s the important thing about the climate movement in general; this isn’t just about scientists and economists. It has to really be something that people across the country, whatever walk of life they’re coming from and whatever their background, can relate to and feel motivated to get...
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Christina Leala-Gale
Christina Leala Gale — Perspective from the Pacific: A Local Looks at the Connection Between Climate Change and Tourism. This is a very special and unique conversation with Christina Leala-Gale who is a Samoan native and is now based in Fiji. Christina is the Manager for Sustainable Tourism...
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Philippe Beauchamp
In this conversation with Philippe Beauchamp, a champion freediver, history professor and polyphonic singer, we find a unique perspective on breath and air. Philippe is the former Vice President and Founder of ApneaCity; the only AIDA freediving school in Montreal. He is also a history professor...
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Tristan Copley-Smith and Duncan McDowall - Carbon Catchers: A Focus on the Changemakers Behind Climate Solutions
Listen in on today’s conversation with award winning filmmakers and creatives, Tristan Copley-Smith and Duncan McDowall, who discuss their documentary series “Carbon Catchers.” Together they’re planning to travel the world learning the stories of maverick entrepreneurs, visionaries, and…
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Dr. Harry Hilser - Human Geography: Why Understanding Behavior Change May be the Key to Climate Policy
I’m so pleased to welcome Dr. Harry Hilser to the podcast today. Harry is the Program Director for Selamatkan Yaki (SY), a conservation program based in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. SY protects the habitat and remaining populations of the Critically Endangered Sulawesi crested black macaque (Macaca...
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Chloe Berge - Rethinking Humanity’s Relationship to Nature and How That Intersects with Travel
I am so thrilled to get the chance to sit down with travel and nature writer Chloe Berge. Chloe is a Vancouver-based journalist and writer specializing in travel, culture, conservation, and the outdoors. Her work appears on BBC, National Geographic, The Globe and Mail, Conde Nast Traveler, ELLE...
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Nim De Swardt — From A Treehouse to Antarctica and All the Places in Between, Weaving A Multifaceted and Intergenerational Approach to Climate Action
Today I finally interview Tomorrow’s Air co-founder Nim de Swardt on the show. Nim is a social entrepreneur, audio storyteller, founder, board director, strategic advisor, “lifestorian”, and champion of co-generational connections. She was also the world’s first Chief Next Generation Officer when...
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Ep. 23: Birds in the Freezer and How the Scientific Collections of the Past Can Predict Our Future
Today I’m chatting with Senior Preparator, Becky Desjardins, from the Naturalis Biodiversity Center in the Netherlands. Among other accolades, this museum earned the prestigious award of the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) in 2021. Becky may have one of the most interesting, and…
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Ep. 22: Recognizing the Impact Our Food Systems and Choices Have on Climate Change
I am so pleased to welcome Joyce Bergsma to the podcast today. Joyce is a registered nutritional therapist who has been practicing orthomolecular and functional medicine since 2010. Joyce was born in Canada and soon became a world citizen and traveler who now resides in Amsterdam. While conscious...
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Ep. 21: Lorelei Kelly — From Nuclear Weapons to Modernizing Congress: A Funny, Down to Earth and Expert Perspective on How Regular People Can Build Systems of Change
In today’s episode, I sit down with a true renaissance woman who always inspires and challenges my way of thinking. Lorelei Kelly is an expert on inclusive and informed democratic systems and her work explores how data, technology, and new participation methods can increase civic voice in the...
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Ep. 20: Nicole Cocolas Shares An Aussie Academic’s Perspective on Climate Communications Reveals The Power of Optimism
Today I am joined by a kindred spirit in developing applicable climate solutions. Nicole Cocolas is a scholar of climate change by way of researching tourism and consumer attitudes and behaviors within the industry. She is Australian-born, currently based in San Francisco where we met, and soon…
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Ep. 19: Anna Ahn - Young and Working in Climate Tech: A View from Switzerland On Natural and Technological Solutions
Today I’m talking with someone I’ve been so impressed with for a while, Anna Ahn, who is on the Communications Staff at Climeworks. Climeworks is Tomorrow’s Air’s first carbon removal supply partner. Climeworks uses direct air capture carbon removal technology to clean up carbon from the…
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Ep. 18: Genevieve Hathaway - Stories of Women’s Empowerment + Climate Change in the Middle East through A Climber’s Lens
Today I am joined by the awe-inspiring Genevieve Hathaway. She is a travel and documentary photographer and entrepreneur who is passionate about telling stories that empower women and local communities. She hopes to inspire the world, especially adventurer travelers, through images and influence...
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Ep. 17: Matt Eggers – The Future is NOW in Climate Tech
Today I finally sat down with a guest I’ve been wanting to have on the podcast for a long time. Matt Eggers is a seasoned expert in climate tech with more than 20 years of experience. He is an investor at Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a coalition of private investors formed in 2015 by Bill Gates,...
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Ep. 16: Shannon Stowell - Bonus – Another Call from Shannon Stowell: Out of Place in A Sea of Suits
On today’s episode I continue my conversation with Adventure Travel Trade Association’s CEO Shannon Stowell. I had to have Shannon back to share some inspiring and hilarious personal anecdotes about stepping into, and owning, unfamiliar places - in this case an economic conference in New York…
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Ep. 15: Shannon Stowell – Traveling Escapades, Mishaps and Humility
In today’s episode I’m talking with Adventure Travel Trade Association CEO, Shannon Stowell, who shares my hope for more sustainable and responsible tourism. Shannon brings to the conversation more than 25 years of business experience in adventure travel, e-commerce, outdoor retail, and...
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Ep. 14: Jeffrey Foote – Exploring the Role of Corporations in Sustainability and Climate Change
In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jeffrey Foote. Jeffrey is a career sustainability man who held an executive position with Coca-Cola for 20 years, spearheading climate action in the very early days, and now heads up his firm Footeprints Resourcefulness Consulting. We discuss...
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Ep. 13: Casey Hanisko & Christina Beckman – On Mainstreaming Carbon Removal and the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Role in Launching Tomorrow’s Air
In this week’s episode, we are doing something a little different. I am the subject of today’s interview with ATTA President and dear friend, Casey Hanisko, leading the conversation. She is a longtime traveler who began her career at the space voyage division of Zegrahm Expeditions and is a key...
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Ep. 12: Jeff Shafer – Women and Wool Come Together in a Brand Built for Women’s Empowerment and Climate Action
On today’s episode our guest is Jeff Shafer, Chief Empowerment Officer at BRANWYN. Jeff shares his story from growing up surfing in L.A., to ski-bumming in Flagstaff, Arizona, to launching multiple successful clothing brands including AGAVE and Bluer Denim. He has studied psychology and computer...
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Ep. 11: Jessica Reilly-Moman – An Exploration in Climate Action Tradeoffs and Stories of Resilience in Rural Communities
This week I am joined by Jessica Reilly-Moman. Jessica is a social scientist, political ecologist, and a mixed media journalist focusing on climate change and resilience in coastal communities. We discuss her climate research that has led her through the mountains, to large-scale solar projects…
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Ep. 10: Dr. Letty B. Brown – Forests, Carbon Offset Verification and Monkey Poop in a Discussion on Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change
Today I’m delighted to speak with a brilliant scientist and personal friend, Dr. Letty B. Brown. Letty is a Fulbright Scholar with a Ph.D. in Forest Science from UC Berkeley. As a scientist, she specializes in restoration, conservation planning, and nature-based solutions to climate change. If...
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Ep. 9: Jonny Bierman – A Digital Nomad Speaks Up About Regenerative Travel & The Importance of Giving Back More Than You Take Away
Our guest today is Jonny Bierman. Jonny is a travel journalist and founder of Eco Escape Travel — a platform for travelers to find excellent sustainable travel experiences and businesses. He works with clients in values-based destination marketing and content creation. Jonny is from Canada, but…
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Ep. 8: Grant Faber – Systems Expert Grant Faber on the Cascading Effect of Climate Change and the Importance of Funding Carbon Removal
In this episode, I’m delighted to be joined by Renaissance man Grant Faber. Grant is a Research Assistant at the Global CO2 Initiative and is currently in the Master's program for Sustainable and Complex Systems at the University of Michigan. His focus when it comes to systems is on carbon…
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Ep. 7: Matthew Eshed – Carbon Expert Matthew Eshed on Changing our Mindset and Approach to Climate Change
This week I’m joined by Matthew Eshed. He is an entrepreneur, systems designer and engineer working in climate innovation. Matthew’s extensive background has made him an expert in the carbon community. He talks about his experience as one of the early players in Direct Air Capture and his latest...
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Ep. 6: Edmund Morris – Bringing An Economist and Investigative Reporter Perspective to Sustainable Travel with Edmund Morris
In this episode, Edmund Morris speaks to me from the future! — from Perth, Australia a day ahead of my US west coast time zone. A market systems and tourism consultant with deep experience in the country of Jordan who, since this conversation was recorded, has launched Equator Analytics, a...
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Ep. 5: David Hone – Hard Realities and Real Optimism in a Discussion About Scaling Up Technologies Along Our Transition to Net Zero
David Hone is an expert in global warming scenarios as the Chief Climate Change Advisor for Shell; he is also the author of Putting the Genie Back and is on the board of the International Emissions Trading Association; the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, and the Global Capture and…
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Ep. 4: Maren Krings – Photojournalism As a Transcendent Language for Climate Action with Maren Krings
This week, I am joined by Environmental Photographer and Visual Storyteller Maren Krings. Maren shares her fascinating story from milking cows on an Alpine Mountain to learning mountain rescue, and now using her photojournalism skills to advocate for the use of hemp in many applications including...
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Ep. 3: Eli Mitchell-Larson – Whiffenpoofs, Obama, Penguins, the ‘How’ of Carbon Removal and the ‘Where’ of Carbon Storage with a Little Yeats Thrown In
“CO2 is a cumulative pollutant. Once it’s released, it effectively is there forever in circulation. The first flight that our grandparents ever took, the first car that was ever driven, that CO2 is still up there.” In this episode we chat with Eli Mitchell-Larson, a former impact investor and...
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Ep. 2: Natasha Martin – In Which Grandmas Assert Their Influence, Sustainability Tops the Agenda in Saudi Arabia and Tourism Planners Drink Whisky With The National Police
“There’s so much information online, it’s hard to be surprised by a place, but Saudi was a place that really surprised me.” A lifelong expat, Natasha Martin has lived in 15 different countries throughout Africa, the Middle East, Asia and the Carribean. Speaking from Cambodia she shares her…
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Ep. 1: Walker Cahall – On Wayzgooses and a Life Philosophy of ‘Always Have a Trip Planned’
“If we always have a trip planned, it’s always something to look forward to - it can be a small or big trip - but the act having something to look forward to drives me.” In this episode Portland, Oregon based environmental illustrator and teacher Walker Cahall brings us into his creative process…
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