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Urban Tumbleweed

by Emily Adams

Join host Emily Adams and guests to learn more about the ins and outs of modern sustainability in today’s society.website: https://urbantumbleweedpodcast.comemail: [email protected]: @urbantumbleweedpodcast

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Episodes

  1. Navigating the New Administration

    We’re back! In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed, we dive into the early environmental and sustainability policies of the newly re-elected Trump administration. What do these policy shifts mean for climate action, renewable energy, and environmental justice? We'll explore the administration’s...

  2. Join the Planet and the Podcast

    This episode we are joined by Thomas Kimber, the visionary Director of Join the Planet Foundation and Founder of Karun Eyewear. Thomas shares his remarkable journey of transforming reclaimed materials into stylish, sustainable eyewear and driving impactful environmental initiatives through his...

  3. Huskies Go Green

    In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed, we delve into the transformative efforts of the University of Washington (UW) towards a more sustainable future. The Director of Sustainability at UW, Lisa Dulude, leads us through the university's groundbreaking initiatives and the pivotal role that…

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  4. More Than Greenhouse Gases

    In this episode of the Urban Tumbleweed Podcast, host Emily Adams engages in a thought-provoking conversation with a distinguished guest, Dr. Hansen, an Anesthesiologist and assistant professor with a unique perspective on sustainability. While many discussions on sustainability often revolve...

  5. A Green New World with Mel Clark

    In this eye-opening episode of the Urban Tumbleweed Podcast, join host Emily Adams as she sits down with the visionary CEO of Clean Tech Alliance, Mel Clark, to explore the possibilities and challenges of ushering in "A Green New World." Mel Clark, a leader in the clean technology industry…

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  6. Un-clucking the World with Rebellyous Foods

    In this episode of Urban Tumbleweed, we embark on a flavorful journey into the heart of sustainable eating with Rebellyous Foods, a trailblazing company on a mission to revolutionize the food industry. Join us as we explore the innovative world of plant-based alternatives and how Rebellyous Foods...

  7. Community Episode: Sustainable Ballard

    The world has 8.1 billion people, and it's still growing. Tune in to learn about the perspectives of just a few of those people regarding sustainability; why sustainability is important, what they do to be more sustainable in their everyday lives, and what they're most curious about. If you want…

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  8. The Nuclear Option w/ Kaylee Cunningham a.k.a. Ms. Nuclear Energy

    If we want to see substantial changes in the health of our environment, the U.S. and the rest of the world need to make substantial changes in how it operates, and a great starting point is with its energy consumption and sources. Tune in to learn more about everything nuclear energy, with…

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  9. TL;DR - Atlanta's Cop City

    Today's episode is a heavier topic that doesn't only cover environmental activism, but social activism as well. Tune in to learn about what environmental racism is, how "Cop City" is perpetuating this issue, and what you can do. Email: [email protected] Instagram…

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  10. Reduce, Reuse, Resolutions

    It's resolutions time! But we're making ones that we'll actually keep. Join us for this episode where we'll dive in to community members' tips and tricks for how to be more sustainable in their every day lives, as well as what their green goals are for this upcoming year. Email:...

  11. The Meat of the Problem

    The most sustainable and equitable world is one with both livestock and crops, as long as it's done the right way. Tune in to learn more about everything from the environmental to economic impacts of livestock. If you have any veggie recipes you'd like to share or would like to share how you eat...

  12. It’s All About Plastic

    Today, we are tackling the topic of the seemingly ultimate material good: plastic. We're getting a lil history lesson today with the coverage of the origins of plastic and recycling, as well as the stats regarding how effective recycling plastic actually is and what we can do as individuals to be...

  13. BONUS: Earth Day

    Happy Earth Day! Today we will learn more about the history of this international day, including where, how, and when it started, as well as take a look at what the impacts of Earth Day were and continue to be. As promised, here are a few sustainability focused organizations you can donate too:...

  14. Sustainability Shaming Isn’t Sustainable

    Today we are jumping into a favorite topic: sustainability shaming. Learn more about what this is, what it does to the overall mission of sustainability, and generally why it sucks. As a bonus, we’ll cover a few everyday ways that you can be more sustainable, how to self-affirm yourself along…

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  15. Greed is Green: An Introduction to Greenwashing

    In a world of capitalist/mixed-market economies and a plethora of options on the shelves, there’s plenty of room for businesses to falsely profit off of sustainability claims. Which is why in this episode, we will be learning all about greenwashing; what it is, how it’s used, and how to avoid it....

  16. Me, You, and the Big Guys

    Last week we covered the scope of the definition of sustainability, and this week we are going to dive deeper into who the players are in this game of sustainability and life. We're breaking this episode up into three parts; the individual, the government, and the corporation, and with each of...

  17. Defining Sustainability

    Today's quick episode aims to establish a baseline of what sustainability is and it's scope. From the EPA definition to Emily's personal interpretation, we'll learn more about why an expanded understanding of the scope of sustainability is important moving forward and making radical, positive...

  18. Urban Tumbleweed: Rollin In Soon

    Join host Emily Adams and guests to learn more about the ins and outs of modern sustainability in today’s society - soon! Email: [email protected] Instagram: @urbantumbleweedpodcast

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Join host Emily Adams and guests to learn more about the ins and outs of modern sustainability in today’s society.website: https://urbantumbleweedpodcast.comemail: [email protected]: @urbantumbleweedpodcast

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Join host Emily Adams and guests to learn more about the ins and outs of modern sustainability in today’s society.website: https://urbantumbleweedpodcast.comemail: [email protected]: @urbantumbleweedpodcast

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