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The Green Elephant in the Room: Solutions To Restoring the Health of People and the Living Planet

We all know about the doom and gloom associated with environmental issues. We need to tell ourselves a new story. Instead let"s talk about energy independence, green jobs, livable cities, clean water, clean air, and healthy children. This is where politics, perceptions, and life-style meet the catastrophe that is unfolding in front of our eyes. Here"s a suggestion — subscribe, tune-in, and stop doom-scrolling.

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29:55

Pedaling through the Pandemic: Chronicles of the...

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2020/09/06

Join Rico on one of his bicycle-touring journeys through the Cascade Mountains of Washington State. This is not a travelogue, but a revelatory look at how cowboys and capitalism are impacting some of our last great natural environments and open spaces. Learn how we can put the wild back into the wilderness.

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23:19

The Second Silent Spring: Insect Populations Collapsing

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2020/07/06

The evidence is clear that we are losing insects at an alarming rate. What we are witnessing is a "biological annihilation."This is not good news. Their abundance and interactions power the living systems of our planet. As insects have declined, the numbers of insect-eating birds have plummeted in recent decades. There’s also been a widespread decline in nearly all bird species. Every bird needs to eat insects at some point in their life cycle.The “unnoticed insect apocalypse” should set...

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15:49

Are The Rich Causing Climate Change? / Corona —...

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2020/06/20

1. The one thing that the rich do that uses so much energy.2. With so many changes happening in our world, maybe we should give the planet a break, and not travel so much? (!)

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12:51

The Pleasure of Swimming in the Ocean / Human-caused...

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2020/06/12

SHOW NOTES 1. One of the great pleasures of life, swimming in the ocean, and how to do it safely.2. Earthquakes and Tsunamis are grand geological forces - you may be surprised to hear that we humans are actually powerful enough to generate these planetary shocks.3. A fascinating look at one of the most enduring planetary processes, everything ends up in the ocean. Everything.

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15:33

Wildlife after COVID — Our potential future of...

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2020/06/07

The new Elephant Unleashed: more concise, provocative stories with insights, inspiration, and opportunities for you to get involved personally and in your community. SHOW NOTES1. It has been a true phenomenon - a profusion of wildlife repopulating their former habitats thanks to our friend ‘Rona. Many find this charming, but it sends an important message too. This is an unprecedented chance to give back some of the wild spaces and better yet, to recognize our place among the multitudes ...

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34:31

Corona to Climate

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2020/05/07

Through some celestial fortune, there is a perfect storm coalescing that could sweep humanity and the rest of creation into a spectacular transformation.Our skies and waters are cleaner. Wild animals are taking back their ancestral lands. The oil industry had drilled a dry well. And there may even be some welcome changes on factory farms and the consumption of meat. There is no question that 2020 will be chronicled in history and will be reflected upon for a thousand years. The question ...

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37:28

Resilience against Coronavirus and Climate Change /...

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2020/04/17

Yes, we must absolutely focus on combating the virus now, but from this collective experience, we must comprehend one thing - that climate change may well be the great engine for the next pandemic. On this episode of the Green Elephant:1. As we invest in ways to stimulate our economy, we should be focusing on how to make our society more resilient against both pandemics and climate change. We will take a deep dive into how to realistically achieve those goals. 2. Women, girls, coro...

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31:19

Coronavirus - Climate Change - The Extinction Crisis...

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2020/04/02

It goes without saying, this is a remarkable time in modern human history. Virtually every person on the planet is collectively experiencing this unparalleled event together. Coronavirus has led to an astonishing shutdown of economic activity and a drastic reduction in the use of fossil fuels. To be clear, the coronavirus pandemic is a tragedy. However, it holds key lessons on how to combat the two great challenges of our time - climate change and the extinction crisis. The worse thing that c...

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32:40

Why is it so hard to quit Fossil Fuels? Survivalists...

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2020/03/21

1. Packed with power, always reliable, the creator of civilizations, what's not to love about fossil fuels — except for that nastiness about liquidating planetary systems. Why is it so hard to break up with the black, gooey stuff? 2. Prepping for the end of civilization in one’s own luxury bunker has become quite trendy among the rich, especially among billionaires from Silicon Valley and Wall Street hedge-fund managers. Does the 1% know something that you don't?3. The surprisingly stron...

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32:34

Amazing Animal Abilities / An Empire built on SAND

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2020/03/06

1. On this episode of The Green Elephant in the Room we investigate animal and plant exceptionalism. It’s easy for us to consider humans as the pinnacle of creation, but we share the earth with other planetary beings that often exceed our own abilities. We only had room on the podcast to feature a few, but check out the webpage for stories about horses that have plans for hurricanes, a fish that lives well over 100 years, and the recently discovered secret language of elephants. 2. Our d...

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37:48

1. The Threat of Climate-driven Migration. 2. Why do...

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2020/02/21

1. Nothing will test human institutions like climate change in this century. Climate-driven migration is set to become one of the defining issues of our time. But the worst impacts can be avoided. Tune in and learn how to reimagine our relationships with each other. 2. Why do we need a Green New Deal? In whatever form it will take The Green New Deal has the sweeping ambition required for bold ideas to get us planning, organizing and dreaming about how we can remake our economy and the wo...

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33:42

Are you a two-faced eco-hypocrite? / Bring your...

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2020/01/24

1. Are you a two-faced eco-hypocrite? Don’t worry, we all are. Learn to stop obsessing about how personally green you are and start putting your efforts where it really matters. 2. What’s in store for us hasn’t been decided yet and the fight for the climate is only over if you think it is. Learn how to bring you passion, power, and intelligence to the New Climate Revolution. 3. We are introducing a new segment called News of the Future. Rico breaks out his crystal-ball and reveals w...

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33:06

The Greatest Polluter in the History of the Planet /...

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2020/01/10

1. There is an American institution that has been not only the greatest contributor to global warming gases but the most destructive environmental force on the planet. We take a closer look at their Carbon Bootprint. 2. The open lands of the American West hold a special place in our imaginations. We explore the perceptions of the myths and realities of this vast region.

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33:56

The US military is preparing for a warming world —...

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2019/12/27

The US military establishment is not a sentimental organization and is very politically conservative. Why is it then, that they are the only conservative institution that not only believes in a warming planet but are also preparing for the worst effects. They know that it is an unparallel national security threat that could rupture the stability of the country and the world. Skiing and snowboarding are popular sports for millions, but changing weather patterns means that winter is going ...

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27:14

Eco-myths – Electric cars future – Dealing with...

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2019/12/13

Busting four eco-myths. The electric car’s future may depend on deep-sea mining. The art of avoiding awkward moments of eco-ethical dilemmas. The timing of natural events, such as plant flowering, insect birth, and bird migration is off. Showing respect for the Companion Animals in our lives will encourage greater respect for wildlife and nature.

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24:55

The Menace of Micro-Plastics and Volunteer Eco-Activism

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2019/12/06

Micro-plastics, micro-fibers, micro-beads, whatever you call ‘em, humans have covered the planet with them. There is literally a million times more out there than we realized. And we are just getting warmed up.Volunteer Activism. Feeling discouraged by eco-disaster disorder syndrome? There’s a cure: get up and do something for yourself and the planet.

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32:12

How do we talk about what is happening to our planet?...

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2019/11/22

- How do we talk about what is happening to our planet?- When no airplanes flew in US skies for three days and what happen.- How many people can the earth support?- I have a confession to make: My name is Rico and... I am a consumer.

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23:34

Women are paving the way to a Greener World - There...

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2019/11/15

Who's Greener - Who's Meaner — Men or Women?Will the Circular Economy (re-using everything) save us?There is an Eco-terrorist in the White House.A/C: Cooling the world is heating up the planet.

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24:39

Getting a grip on Paper Products - Is it up to Us or...

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2019/11/08

Getting a grip on Paper Towels, Napkins, and Tissues. Can the Government save us from our eco-ills? Can any Government? With less than 5% of the world population, the US has an outsized global environmental impact.

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21:41

Kids & Cars - Ignoring Warnings - Green Laundry - ...

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2019/11/01

Why Millennials and Gen Xer's have fallen out of love with cars and driving — Why do we keep ignoring even the direst environmental warnings? — How to green up your laundry and wardrobe — Walking is climate action

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