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Earth MindedEp. 10 - Sustainable Investing with James RegulinskiInvesting is a topic that can be hard to learn about. And sustainable investing can be even harder to learn about. Luckily, James Regulinski is here to share his knowledge. James is the co-founder of a company called the Carbon Collective, where they help people invest strategically. Their goal is to use investing to fight climate change! Listen to hear his story and to learn more about sustainable investing. Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19aTDgZ_M0x_HygSMtoYgf7K8BS3TlhxiKS3uk4aOJT4/edit?usp=sharingDonate: https://www.paypal.com/donate...2022-04-2228 minEarth MindedEp 9 - Things You Should Know About Climate ChangeClimate change is one complicated topic. So much of what we do affects climate change. And there’s so much about climate change that affects us – even if we don’t realize it. So today, I’m going to talk about a couple of those complexities. I’m going to break down 5 things that you might not know about climate change. Donate to Earth Minded: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=NTXUQNMZLH2VJ&no_recurring=0&item_name=Thank+you+so+much+for+donating+to+Earth+Minded.+All+donations+support+the+podcast%2C+making+episodes+faster+and+higher+quality.%C...2022-03-1812 min
Speak EnvironmentAsk a Sustainability Grad: All Things Sustainability with Alli Wodar (Earth Minded)In today's episode, I speak with Alli Wodar from the Earth Minded Podcast about all things sustainability. Alli graduated from the University of Florida in 2021 with a B.A. Sustainability Studies and a minor in Geography. I ask her all about how her interest in sustainability began, what her undergraduate was like, and what she's up to now that she's on the other side of Commencement. If you're graduating from college soon and are looking for post-graduate advice, this is the episode for you.
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Find Earth Minded on Instagram: https...2022-02-0419 minEarth MindedEp. 8 - Ask an (almost) Ecologist with Cierra DawsonIf you’re listening to this podcast, I’m guessing you’re at least somewhat interested in environmental science or ecology. Maybe you’re already an expert. Or maybe you’re brand new to this topic. Either way, we all learn about it somewhere – whether that’s at a university or more informally. And today that’s what we’re talking about. Cierra Dawson is a student at Oregon State University, about to get her Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science, with a specialization in Ecology. And as an “almost” ecologist, she has a lot to share about her experience and her journ...2022-02-0427 minEarth MindedEp. 7 - Do carbon footprints really matter?As climate change progresses, it's important to put less carbon into the atmosphere. But will lowering our carbon footprints really make a difference? Listen to hear the history and the current impact of our carbon footprints!Donate to Earth Minded: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=NTXUQNMZLH2VJ&no_recurring=0&item_name=Thank+you+so+much+for+donating+to+Earth+Minded.+All+donations+support+the+podcast%2C+making+episodes+faster+and+higher+quality.¤cy_code=USDResources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RMyb17nqpPbAH0jXHE7Kjd_5cGUMu3ppd4pW9e_dV2k/edit?u...2021-12-3110 minEarth MindedEp. 6 P2 - The Strong Roots Movement with Merina Ingram and Shannon ReganGardening can prevent food insecurity, increase climate resilience, and much more. Shannon Regan and Merina Ingram cover these topics, and much more, in this two-part episode. Make sure to listen to Part 1! IFAS Extension Gardening Calendar: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/More about the Strong Roots Movement: https://linktr.ee/strongrootsmovementSupport Earth Minded: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=NTXUQNMZLH2VJ&no_recurring=0&item_name=Thank+you+so+much+for+donating+to+Earth+Minded.+All+donations+support+the+podcast%2C+making+episodes+faster+and+higher+quality.¤cy_code=USD2021-12-1721 minEarth MindedEp. 6 P1 - The Strong Roots Movement with Merina Ingram and Shannon ReganGardening can prevent food insecurity, increase climate resilience, and much more. Shannon Regan and Merina Ingram cover these topics, and much more, in this two-part episode. Stay tuned for Part 2, available on Dec. 17th! IFAS Extension Gardening Calendar: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/More about the Strong Roots Movement: https://linktr.ee/strongrootsmovementSupport Earth Minded: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=NTXUQNMZLH2VJ&no_recurring=0&item_name=Thank+you+so+much+for+donating+to+Earth+Minded.+All+donations+support+the+podcast%2C+making+episodes+faster+and+higher+quality.¤cy_code=USD2021-12-1023 minEarth MindedEp. 5 - Hikers, Panthers, and Bison, Oh My! with Kelly Van PattenThe Florida Trail Association plays a huge role in protecting outdoor recreation areas, for people like me — who are just out there for the fun of it, and for the environment — so the environment can keep doing what it needs to do for as long as it can. Listen to hear Kelly Van Patten and Alli Wodar talk about everything from trail maintenance to wildlife encounters!Resources:The Florida Trail Map:https://floridatrail.org/maps-and-databook/Find a Volunteer Opportunity:https://floridatrail.org/volunteer-opportunities/Leave No Trace Principles:https://lnt.org/why...2021-11-1217 minEarth MindedEp. 4 - Saving Energy and Saving Money with Marianne SchminkToday we talk to Marianne Schmink about how saving energy can help people with low incomes. Plus, we learn some easy tips on how to save energy ourselves!Programs Mentioned:The CWC’s Websitehttps://communityweatherization.org/Become a CWC Volunteer!https://www.instagram.com/p/CUafW06simT/?utm_medium=copy_linkCWC Tutorial Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNIrefQIw1sCHefpsPmTQ4r1HicLf2EquCWC Windows and Doors Evaluationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri9fkf0uIlc&list=PLNIrefQIw1sCHefpsPmTQ4r1HicLf2Equ&index=14&t...2021-10-1510 minEarth MindedEp. 3 - Climate Change in Florida with Stephen MulkeyWe address climate change misconceptions and talk about the localized impact of climate change in Florida. Thank you to Stephen Mulkey, a lecturer and environmental scientist, for offering his expertise and opinion!Sources and Further Reading:Coleman, J. S. M., & Schwartz, R. M. (2017, January 1). An updated blizzard climatology of the contiguous united states (1959–2014): An examination of spatiotemporal trends. AMETSOC. https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/apme/56/1/jamc-d-15-0350.1.xml. GRU. (n.d.). Renewable energy sources. GRU. https://www.gru.com/OurCommunity/Content/RenewableEnergySources.aspx. Levitt, D., & Kommenda, N. (n.d.). Is climate change ma...2021-09-1017 minEarth MindedEp. 2 - Beaten Path Compost with Garrett AlvarGarrett Alvar explains compost, and a local composting company works to offer composting to the entire city. Listen to learn more!Programs Mentioned:Beaten Path Compost: https://www.beatenpathcompost.com/Food Waste Pilot Program: https://www.cityofgainesville.org/PublicWorks/ProgramsandServices/Recycling/FoodWaste.aspxZero Waste Gainesville: https://www.zerowastegnv.com/Sources:FEMA. (2001). Landfill Fires. U.S. Fire Administration, 1(18). US PIRG. (2019, June 13). Composting in America. Composting in America | U.S. PIRG. https://uspirg.org/reports/usp/composting-america. WSU. (n.d.). Compost Fundamentals: Compost Needs. Washington State University. http://whatcom.wsu.edu...2021-07-3017 minEarth MindedEp. 1 - Save McCarty Woods with Savannah CantrellIn February 2021, a local woods was at risk of being cut down. Savannah Cantrell and her friends fought to save the forest. Listen to hear the whole story.Donate to Earth Minded:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=NTXUQNMZLH2VJ&no_recurring=0&item_name=Thank+you+so+much+for+donating+to+Earth+Minded.+All+donations+support+the+podcast%2C+making+episodes+faster+and+higher+quality.¤cy_code=USD2021-06-1109 min