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Resilience Gone Wild (WinWinWin Mindset)Episode 30: Up Close and Personal with Elena Kazamia, Hoverflies, and "The Most Unlikely Migration"SummaryIn this fascinating episode of Resilience Gone Wild, host Jessica Morgenthal speaks with Elena Kazamia, a scientist, writer, and passionate advocate for blending science and storytelling. Elena shares her unique journey from studying algae to exploring the impact of insect migration, particularly focusing on the marmalade hoverfly, a tiny but powerful pollinator. She highlights the importance of insects in maintaining healthy ecosystems, the role of citizen science in conservation, and how engaging with nature can inspire both action and creativity.Throughout the conversation, Elena delves into the resilience of nature...2025-03-1339 min
Nautilus NarrationsHow Much Carbon Can a Tree Really Store–narrated by Anna Mernieks of BeamsAnna Mernieks—frontwoman of the folk rock band Beams—put both her hypnotic voice and her Forest Conservation Science degree to good use reading Elena Kazamia’s story “How Much Carbon Can a Tree Really Store?” about the future of forests as carbon sinks. Listen as Anna takes you on a meditative journey through the science of forest ecology, backed by Beams' songs “We Are Blood” and “The Thing Is” from their aptly titled album Requiem for a Planet.2024-05-1706 min