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The Hopeful Environmentalist
by Taylor Ganis
Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more hope in the climate space; because with hope and community, all things are possible. Climate change is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on millions of people from around the world. The Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast provides educational and hope-based discussions with incredible environmentalists and storytellers to both educate and empower us all to become change makers. Together, we can continue our journey towards a better world, while using our hope (and sometimes millions of other intense feelings) to guide us. This podcast is for EVERYONE, and we encourage those who may be new to the environmental space to reach out with any questions! Follow us on instagram @hopeful_environmentalist REMINDER: Hope and action MUST go hand in hand. Without action NOW, there is no hope. So take a listen to this
Episodes
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Earth Crossed its First Global Tipping Point: What This Means and Why Hope Remains
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...
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We Are All The Earth: A Conversation With Hila The Earth
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...
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The Ethical and Ecological Impacts of Factory Farming
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...
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Optimism Pendulum: How Hope Can Inspire Us to Take Action
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...
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Hope & Haikus: The Power of Poetry to Inspire Action
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…
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Factory Farmings Impact on Animals, People and the Planet
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.…
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Climate change is coming for your food and wine
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...
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Supporting 'ecopreneurs' and activating young people to take action on the climate crisis
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...
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How Hollywood can combat climate silence
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…
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Women's Empowerment is a Climate Solution
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...
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A Therapists Perspective on Connecting With Nature
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...
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How To Make Your Lawn More Sustainable: A Conversation With Sustainable Landscape Designer, Daryl Lindsey
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…
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Rights of Nature: How Ecuador's Constitutional Court Set a Precedent for Forest Protection
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...
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Youth vs Government: How Youth Activism and Legal Action Are Changing the World for the Better
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…
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The Fight For Environmental Justice: a discussion about environmental racism and injustice in the Ivy City Community
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…
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We Can't Talk About Wildfires Without Talking About Colonialism
What do forest fires and colonialism have in common? As it turns out, a lot. In this episode, I speak with forest fire researcher, Jessika McFarland, about how colonialism impacts the forest fires we see today, what a forest fire is, how climate change is fueling them, and why we must change our...
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Finding Hope in Community and Extinct Bananas: a discussion with Time For Better's Director of Climate Action
What is the correlation between extinct bananas, COP28 events, building community, and documentaries? The correlation is that these things are all discussed in this exciting episode! In this weeks episode, Taylor speaks with Time For Better's Director of Climate Action, Charly Frisk, who is a...
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The Role of Wildlife Filmmaking in Conservation
How does wildlife filmmaking positively impact wildlife conservation? In this episode, our incredible guest speaker, Kaush, discusses the answer to this question, while also providing advice to anyone interested in getting started in wildlife filmmaking. An award-nominated photographer and having...
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What is the High Seas Treaty and why is it critically important?
Have you heard people talking about the High Seas and the High Seas Treaty? Well, what exactly is it and why do the High Seas matter? Tune into this weeks episode to hear from the brilliant Director of the High Seas Alliance, Bec Hubbard, who will answer all of these questions and explain why the...
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The Intersection of Disability Justice and Environmental Justice
What is Disability Justice and what are the connections that it has to Environmental Justice? In this episode, I speak to disabled activist and attorney, Marissa Ditkowsky, on the intersections of disability justice and environmental justice, while also discussing cross movement solidarity, the...
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Sustainable Business Practices and Ocean Bound Plastic
What's the difference between ocean plastic and ocean bound plastic? How much plastic is in our oceans? How do you start a sustainable and ethical business? Our amazing guest speaker, Deidre Horan, founder of Dri, gives us the answers to all of these questions. Whether your considering starting a...
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What is the Inflation Reduction Act: how it can help you save money while also helping the planet!
In this mini episode, I speak to Shannon Baker-Branstetter, who is the Senior Director of Domestic Climate Policy at the Center for American Progress. We discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and the many different incentives that it offers, what it is, where you can find the resources, and how to...
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Life Lessons From Living With Wolves: with Jim and Jamie Dutcher
In this episode, Taylor speaks to Jim and Jamie Dutcher, who are both two well known wolf advocates and extremely accomplished wildlife filmmakers, winning 3 Primetime Emmys. Our discussion focuses on their experiences living with the famed Sawtooth Wolf Pack for 6 years, the lessons they learned...
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Building Inclusive Movements and Why Dismantling White Supremacy is Environmentalism: A Conversation with Isaias Hernandez
"Dismantling White Supremacy is Environmentalism" Joined by Isaias Hernandez, the founder of the online platform, Queer Brown Vegan, we discuss the importance of inclusion within the environmental field, ecological wealth vs generational wealth, why dismantling white supremacy is…
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The Importance of a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
Have you been hearing people talking about a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and don't know what it is? Well, we have you covered. Joined by the incredible, Tzeporah Berman, who is the Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, we discuss what a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty…
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COP27 Youth Activist Spotlight: Part 3
In this episode (which is the 3rd and final part of this series), Taylor interviews 3 incredible youth activists, Hailey Campbell, Raysa Franca, and Khyati Garg, who attended COP27 in Egypt this past November. We hear about their COP27 experiences and key takeaways. Tune in to hear from these...
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COP27 Youth Activist Spotlight: Part 2
In this episode, which is a 3 part series, Taylor interviews three more incredible youth climate activists who attended COP27. Tune in to listen to their experiences at COP27 in Egypt and what gives them hope regarding the outcomes of the global conference. We hear from: Maria Serra Olivella -...
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COP27 Youth Activist Spotlight: Part 1
In this episode, which is a 3 part series, Taylor interviews three amazing youth climate activists who attended COP27. Tune in to listen to their experiences at COP27 in Egypt and what gives them hope regarding the outcomes of the global conference. We will hear from: Hannah Harrison - Youth...
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How Hope and Optimism Can Help The Environmental Movement: A Discussion With The Climate Optimist
Are you an environmentalist who is angry (kind of like our old podcast name)? In this episode, we speak with the Climate Optimist herself, Anne Therese Gennari, about how we can shift from angry activists, to optimistic and resourceful activists. We dive into research about how the brain works…
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What is Climate Anxiety and How Can You Cope With It?
Have you heard of terms like climate anxiety and climate doomism? Do you want to learn more about these two topics and how to cope with them? Well you're in luck! In this episode, I speak with climate psychologist, Jessica Kleczka, about what climate anxiety is and how to cope with it. As someone...
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Artistic Expression as a Tool to Fight Climate Change
In this mini episode, the Hopeful Environmentalist speaks with the co-founder of the Artist Climate Collective to discuss the intersections between art/dancing and the climate crisis. We look at how artistic expression can be a great tool to advocate for climate action and a way to communicate…
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Environmental Science, Policy, and Studies: What's The Difference?
We've all heard environmental science, policy, and studies, but what makes each of these different? What kinds of jobs can you get? Do you need a degree? Our host, Taylor, answers all of these questions in this episode. Grab a piece of bamboo paper and a biodegradable pen, and get ready to take...
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I'm More Scared of Coconuts Than Sharks
For this weeks episode, our host, Taylor, speaks with Cheryl McCarron from the Non-Profit, Shark Angels, about why sharks are so important and why there has been national headlines about shark bites in New York. We talk about the sharks, how to support/get involved with Shark Angels, and…
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Sustainable Girl Summer Is In, Hot Girl Summer Is Out
Yes, you heard me right. It's time for sustainable girl summerrrrrr (any person can have a sustainable girl summer, not just girls, no matter how you identify). Sustainability is for EVERYONE! In this episode, Our host gives us tips on how to be more sustainable this summer, while also…
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Coyote Talks With The Gotham Coyote Project
In this episode, I interview guest speaker, Chris Nagy, from the Gotham Coyote Project. We discuss current coyote research, how to coexist with coyotes, my own personal run ins with coyotes, and we even answer some questions that you all had!
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Diving Into Shark Research: Featuring Shark Researcher and Professional Diver, Cristina Zenato
In this weeks episode, I have a discussion with Cristina Zenato, who is a shark researcher and has been featured on multiple Shark Week Shows. She was also inducted in the Women Divers Hall of Fame. We talk about her memorable shark experiences (like having a 9 foot shark sit on her lap), threats...
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For The Love of The Wild: A Discussion With A Senior Scientist From The Center For Biological Diversity
In this weeks episode, I talk with Senior Scientist, Tiffany Yap, from the Center for Biological Diversity about what it takes to become a senior scientist, her roles at the Center for Biological Diversity, and how you can help to support the centers many missions! Also, please visit this link:...
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Polar Bear Talks With Andrew Derocher
In this weeks episode, I talk with Polar Bear Researcher, Andrew Derocher, about his research regarding polar bears, how climate change is impacting them, how he got into this career, and ways you can help save the polar bears! Our guest speaker even recalls on some stories of his close…
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The Ethical Issues of Factory Farming: A Discussion With Farm Sanctuary
In this weeks episode, I have a discussion with Farm Sanctuary, to talk about how our current farming practices are unsustainable and unethical to both animals and people, specific stories from some of their rescued animals, and how you can get involved. We discuss how making small steps to a...
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Let's Talk About The Arctic Ice : From a NASA Climate Scientist
In this weeks episode, Taylor has a discussion with a NASA Climatologist (Climate Scientist), Dr. Claire Parkinson, about what is currently happening in the arctic regions regarding sea ice and learn how you can become a climatologist! Dr. Claire Parkinson is a very decorated climatologist, and…
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What's Happening With the Yellowstone Wolves
Do wolves really howl at the moon? If you want to know the answer to that question, listen in to this weeks episode where I interview a guest speaker from Wolves Of The Rockies. We discuss the current events related to the 20 Yellowstone National Park Wolves that were hunted and killed, why…
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Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Environmental Scientist?
In today's episode, I interview Environmental Scientist, Renata Ontman, to discuss what it takes to be an environmental scientist. We talk about the pros, the cons, and the requirements to become one. Find out if you have what it takes to be an Environmental Scientist.
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New Years: The Good, The Bad, And The Resolution
Join the Angry Environmentalist for a wrap up of the environmental news of 2021. Don't know what resolutions you want to make to help the planet in 2022? This episode will give you some ideas where to start! This episode also has a little surprise at the end, so make sure to listen in, you won't...
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How To Make Christmas Sustainable
Ever wonder how to make your holiday season more sustainable? You've come to the right place! In this episode, Taylor discusses different ways to be more sustainable during the holidays, and how you can be an imperfectly perfect environmentalist!
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Coexisting with Coyotes
Ever wondered what to do if your face to face with an apex predator like a coyote? In this episode, Taylor shares her up close experiences with coyotes and how we can coexist with them. She talks about how to keep both you, your pets, and your kids safe, and most importantly, how to keep coyotes...
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Field Research: Pros and Cons
Ever wanted to do field research but don't know what it's really like? Look no further, because in this weeks episode, podcast host, Taylor, discusses her experiences with field research so far in her career. Catching snapping turtles in rain storms, failed research projects, and more!
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Women in the Outdoors
In this weeks episode, Taylor will be discussing outdoor safety for everyone, but especially women. Taylor recently went to an outdoor women's workshop where she learned some super useful tips and tricks when it comes to staying safe while enjoying nature.
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Environmental advocacy And The Time I Went Head To Head With A University
In this weeks episode, host, Taylor, talks about how she went head to head with a university as an environmental advocate, getting her featured on NBC news and many local newspapers. She also discusses environmental advocacy as a broad topic and how we can make an impact!
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An Interview with The Elephant Sanctuary
In this weeks episode, host Taylor Ganis interviews The Elephant Sanctuary. They will discuss the importance of elephants, the life of an elephant at the Sanctuary, and how you can help elephants both wild and captive.
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Wildlife Rehabbing: The Pros and the Cons
In this weeks episode, podcast host, Taylor, does a deep dive into wildlife rehabbing. She discusses the pros and the cons of rehabbing and how the pros outweigh the cons by a lot, but that the cons are still draining (she'll give you some tools to cope with the draining cons). Taylor also talks...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more hope in the climate space; because with hope and community, all things are possible.
Climate change is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on millions of people from around the world. The Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast provides educational and hope-based discussions with incredible environmentalists and storytellers to both educate and empower us all to become change makers. Together, we can continue our journey towards a better world, while using our hope (and sometimes millions of other intense feelings) to guide us.
This podcast is for EVERYONE, and we encourage those who may be new to the environmental space to reach out with any questions!
Follow us on instagram @hopeful_environmentalist
REMINDER: Hope and action MUST go hand in hand. Without action NOW, there is no hope. So take a listen to this
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Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more hope in the climate space; because with hope and community, all things are possible. Climate change is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on...
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