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The Sustainable Future
by Matthew Chang
The Sustainable Future podcast explores issues related to sustainability through an interdisciplinary lens, including food, health, policy, technology, and design. Each episode, we investigate and discuss the latest topics in this space through the mindsets of scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, nonprofit founders, and many others. Join us as we dig deeper into these issues and explore how we can take action for the future of our environment.
Episodes
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Value of local political engagement in addressing climate change
Special Election 2024 Episode with Tomas Castro, an Orange County Climate Equity Advocate and Organizer at Climate Action Campaign. Tune in to this episode to hear more about the OC Climate Voter Guide that he is spearheading with the Citizens' Climate Lobby and how to keep elected officials...
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Powering a clean energy future with Joe Mosca
Hear from Joe Mosca! Joe Mosca is the CEO of the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), where he leads efforts to advance clean energy and sustainability. With a background in California's energy sector and public service, Joe has also served as the mayor of Sierra Madre and president of the San...
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Optimism and service to the community in the face of climate doom with Jade Allison-Robles
Jade Allison has resided in Orange County, California for the past couple of years. Since childhood, she has been passionate about climate change and sustainability. Over the past year, she has been an active member in several local climate groups. Her primary participation is with Reform and...
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Political campaigns and climate activism cultures with Tomas Castro
It was great to speak with Tomas Castro of Climate Action Campaign today. He serves as an OC Climate Equity Advocate and Organizer, and he has also been active in Citizens' Climate Lobby chapters in OC and UC Berkeley, his alma mater. Tune in to learn about his experience working various roles in...
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Future of equitable climate action in Irvine with Ayn Craciun
Such a pleasure to chat with Ayn Craciun, Irvine City Council candidate and OC Policy Director of Climate Action Campaign. She's been a strong advocate of climate action in Irvine and a vocal critic of the fossil fuel industry. Tune in to hear more about her aspirations for the city and ways to...
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Addressing climate change through community organizing and education with Patty Oh
How can we unite neighborhoods together in the face of climate change anxiety? Listen in to Patty Oh, manager of the Cool Orange County project, as she navigates her personal career through the corporate world and the environmental movement. Learn more about her work at coolirvine.org.
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The significance of political polarization and youth community involvement with Linda Kraemer
Ms. Linda Kraemer is a climate advocate and leader of the Orange County Climate Reality Project, an umbrella organization run by Former Vice President Al Gore. As an active member of the environmental community and a mentor for student activists, Ms. Kraemer discusses the importance of youth...
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Combating climate change and promoting environmental advocacy in California with Cottie Petrie-Norris
Ever wonder about the work our legislators do in Sacramento? Hear about the environmental projects and state bills led and passed by Assemblywoman Cottie-Petrie Norris of California's District 74, representing Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, and portions of Irvine &...
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Climate resilience through community openness with Farrah Khan
How can we combat climate change most effectively? Irvine Mayor Farrah N. Khan and I discuss the methods and environmental initiatives launched during her first term that have helped accelerate the path to clean energy and a greener planet. Mayor Khan is running for reelection in 2022. Learn more...
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Utilizing science research and community outreach to make a difference with Kathleen Treseder
Are you interested in making an impact in society through academia or government? Hear from Dr. Kathleen Treseder, Howard A. Schneiderman Endowed Chair and Professor of Biology at University of California, Irvine as well as the co-founder of OC Clean Power, who is now the leading candidate for...
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Disaster relief and emergency care with Elyse Shelger
In my conversation with Elyse Shelger, we chat about the impacts of climate change on disaster relief and emergency, her transition from professional soccer to nursing at Stanford Children's Hospital and Children's Hospital Orange County, and the balance between hard work and self-care.
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Policy and management for health system innovation with Sara Singer
In my conversation with Dr. Sara Singer, Professor at the Stanford School of Medicine and Stanford Graduate School of Business, we chat about using policy and management to address challenges in healthcare, experiences ranging from working in the Clinton administration to studying safety culture…
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Environmental stewardship and storytelling with Liz Carlisle
On today’s episode, we speak with Liz Carlisle, Assistant Professor in the Environmental Studies Program at University of California, Santa Barbara, where her work focuses on fostering a more sustainable food system. We chat about her family’s origins in Montana during the Dust Bowl, how her...
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Botanical gardens and sustainable practices for youth with Teena Spindler
In this episode with Teena Spindler, the president of the Great Park Garden Coalition, we discuss garden education for the youth, advocacy for more botanical gardens, and the boom in interest for gardening during the Covid-19 pandemic. We discuss the challenges of starting a non-profit and...
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Reducing food waste and food insecurity with James Kanoff
On today’s episode, I chat with James Kanoff, cofounder of The FarmLink Project, a student-driven nonprofit that connects unsold food from farms to communities in need. We discuss the intertwined issues of food insecurity and food waste, the behind-the-scenes of running FarmLink, and what’s next...
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Nutrition policy to improve health inequities and the environment with Aviva Musicus
Today I talk with Aviva Musicus of Harvard University about the future of nutrition, food policy, and sustainability. She shares her thoughts on how the environment in which we make food choices affects our health, her work which informed a sodium labeling law in Philadelphia, and the use of...
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Food design and innovation with Soh Kim
Food design is an innovative approach to working towards more sustainable food systems. In this episode, we meet Dr. Soh Kim, a leading food design researcher at Stanford University and founder of FoodInno, a conference that brings together a community of food innovators around the world. We...
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Fighting homelessness through garden-to-table training with Kevin Madrigal
Today we talk to Kevin Madrigal, cofounder of Farming Hope, a nonprofit offering career training in garden and culinary work for formerly incarcerated and unhoused individuals. We discuss how Kevin’s upbringing in a Latinx community informed his approach to community work, his discovery of...
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Tackling food insecurity through data and policy with Charlie Hoffs and Isabelle Foster
On this episode, we chat with Charlie Hoffs and Isabelle Foster of unBox, a youth-driven organization working to ensure that everyone in the United States has dignified access to fresh, nutritious, and affordable food. We discuss working at the intersection of data and policy to address food...
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Sustainable architecture with Anusha Krishnamurthy
What is sustainable architecture? In this episode, we learn more about exciting work done in this field by Stanford master's student in Sustainable Design and Construction, Anusha Krishnamurthy. We talk about opportunities and challenges of promoting sustainability in housing, projects that range...
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The future of US energy policy with Jim Sweeney
In this episode, we have as our guest Stanford University professor and energy policy researcher Dr. Jim Sweeney. We discuss Dr. Sweeney's background and career trajectory, challenges and solutions for sustainability in the U.S., implications of the upcoming 2020 elections on energy policy, and…
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Environmentalism through politics and community service with Farrah Khan
In this episode, we dig deeper with Irvine Councilmember Farrah Khan. Mrs. Khan is a mom, a member of various nonprofit organizations, and the Democratic candidate for Irvine’s next mayor. Click here (Farrah's website) to learn more about her and her amazing campaign. LET'S VOTE #TEAMFARRAH ON...
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The intersection of racial and environmental justice with Alexys Romo
We investigate the intersectionality between the racial justice and environmental justice movements, talk about the challenges of staying afloat as a non-profit, and discuss plans for Ms. Romo's new organization, Black Thumb Farm, as it is launching in October. Be sure to check out their…
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The importance of garden education for youth with Rachel Black
During our first episode, we discuss the importance of garden education for the younger generation with LA's Garden School Foundation Programs Manager, Rachel Black.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Sustainable Future podcast explores issues related to sustainability through an interdisciplinary lens, including food, health, policy, technology, and design. Each episode, we investigate and discuss the latest topics in this space through the mindsets of scientists, entrepreneurs, policymakers, nonprofit founders, and many others. Join us as we dig deeper into these issues and explore how we can take action for the future of our environment.
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Matthew Chang
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