They say hope is not a strategy, and in the face of climate change and its catastrophic impact on our planet, hope can be in short supply. But for every climate denier or fence-sitting politician, there are people, young and old, actively working to combat this crisis. From investments in green energy to advancements in technology, the battle to save Mother Nature is in full force. But is it enough to win the war?In this special year-end episode, hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin reflect on the last 11 episodes and what more needs to be done. They are joined by Eddie Dearden, a former chemical engineer in the coal industry. Eddie shares his transition from the fossil fuel industry to sustainable architecture, aiming to make amends for his contribution to carbon emissions. Hope may not be a strategy, but it very well may be the fuel we need to power a sustainable future.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app and don’t miss an episode! Also available on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTMDHlF8N8lVIWzyPl4yhw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087081536326Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothernature_podcast/
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Too little too late? Climate Tipping Points
From the collapse of the Greenland Ice Sheet to the die-off of the Amazon Rainforest, climate scientists have identified several "tipping points" that could lead to irreversible damage to the environment. Join Peter G. Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin as they look at how close we are to the point of no return and what's being done to bring us back from the brink.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app and don’t miss an episode! Also available on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTMDHlF8N8lVIWzyPl4yhw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087081536326Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothernature_podcast/
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Climate Crisis: Engineering Innovation
In this episode, hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin discuss the role engineers have played in contributing to the climate crisis. Engineers have historically focused on cost-effectiveness rather than environmental impact but can now become architects of change.Peter & Geoff are joined by Sandro Perruzza, CEO of the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers (OSPE), to discuss the importance of organizations like OSPE empowering engineers in the fight against climate change and to highlight the proactive initiatives they're taking to ensure engineers' voices are heard at all levels of government.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app and don’t miss an episode! Also available on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTMDHlF8N8lVIWzyPl4yhw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087081536326Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothernature_podcast/
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Climate Capitalism: Can Green Investments Really Save the Planet?
From the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board and conversion of coal fire power plants to investment in innovations like carbon-capturing concrete and potty-trained cows, join hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin as they explore how financial markets, along with the government, can make a lasting impact in the fight against climate change.Subscribe on your favourite podcast app and don’t miss an episode! Also available on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTMDHlF8N8lVIWzyPl4yhw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087081536326Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothernature_podcast/
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When it Rains it Floods: Weathering the Storm of Climate Change
In this episode of "Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap," hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin are joined by David Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, to discuss the profound influence of climate change on Canadian weather patterns. From hurricanes and wildfires to urban floods and bone-chilling cold snaps, they explore the alarming changes happening in our environment. David highlights key data on CO2 levels, ocean temperatures, and atmospheric conditions, emphasizing the urgent need to take action. Join them as they delve into the global picture of climate change and its impact on our daily lives. Subscribe on your favourite podcast app and don’t miss an episode! Also available on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkTMDHlF8N8lVIWzyPl4yhw?sub_confirmation=1Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087081536326Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mothernature_podcast/
Mother Nature Doesn’t Give a Crap - She really doesn’t. She could care less about our timelines or our targets. She’ll happily continue throwing hurricanes, burning forests and melting her ice caps. Unless we do something. Join us as we tackle the climate crisis though interviews with leaders in the environmental movement and experts in the field. Each episode will explore the policies, technology and human factors that will help you understand this global crisis and what you can do to help solve it. Mother Nature Doesn’t Give a Crap, so we have to.
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