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Eco Echo

Welcome to Eco Echo, brought to you by Nil Kıran who saw there was a void in teens raising their voices on the future of their planet. This teen-powered podcast where big ideas meet a greener future. Each episode breaks down complex academic topics across science, technology, psychology, economics, society, and ethics — all through the lens of sustainability. From climate tech and mental health to circular economies and justice, we explore real-world challenges and bold innovations shaping

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Episode 37: Rebuilding with Resilience: Post-Disaster...

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2025/11/02

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran and guest Kerem Cevani explore how architecture becomes a tool for healing after disaster. From Haiti to Japan to Turkey, they discuss how rebuilding can preserve culture, cut carbon, and restore dignity. Instead of temporary fixes, post-disaster restoration can offer resilience, memory, and renewal—turning tragedy into an opportunity for greener, stronger communities.

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Episode 36: Green Graffiti: When Moss Meets Street Art

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2025/10/28

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran welcomes back guest Arda Kalın to explore the world of green graffiti—where nature and street art collide. From moss murals that grow on city walls to seed-bomb installations that turn vacant lots into gardens, we discuss how eco-art is reshaping urban spaces. Arda explains the science behind living graffiti, the activism driving seed bombs, and why these creative interventions matter for sustainability. Together, we look at how art can inspire community

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Episode 35: From Waste to Wonder: Material...

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2025/10/23

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran and guest Kerem Cevani explore how discarded materials and regenerative design principles are reshaping architecture and sustainability. From reclaimed wood and recycled steel to circular design strategies, they highlight projects that prove buildings can heal ecosystems instead of depleting them. Learn how material reclamation cuts carbon emissions, reduces landfill waste, and inspires a new design philosophy where construction doesn’t just minimize

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Episode 34: Sustainability vs. Animal Testing: Can...

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2025/10/18

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with Lara Kilislioğlu to explore one of the most pressing ethical dilemmas in modern consumer culture— can a brand truly call itself sustainable if it still tests on animals? Together, they unpack the contradictions between eco-friendly branding and animal testing, the rise of AI-powered lab alternatives, and the growing demand for transparency in the beauty and pharmaceutical industries.From Harvard’s organ-on-a-chip innovations to EU regulatory

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Episode 33: Breathing New Life: Adaptive Reuse of...

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2025/10/15

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with Kerem Cevani to explore the power of adaptive reuse—breathing new life into historic buildings instead of tearing them down. From the Tate Modern in London to Salt Galata in Istanbul and New York’s High Line, they dive into how old structures can be transformed into vibrant cultural hubs while cutting carbon emissions, reducing waste, and preserving community identity. Discover how saving bricks and mortar also saves the planet, and why

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Episode 32: Green, Blue, and the Mind — Why Nature...

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2025/10/12

On this episode of ECO-ECHO, host Nil Kıran sits down with Bartu Altınbaş to explore how access to green and blue spaces—parks, forests, rivers, and lakes—shapes our mental well-being, especially in the face of climate change.Drawing on research from the World Health Organization, Frontiers in Public Health, and Scientific Reports, Bartu explains how contact with nature reduces stress, lowers depression risk, and even improves cardiovascular health. The discussion also highlights urban-focused

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Episode 31: Eco-Art: When Nature Becomes the Canvas

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2025/10/09

How can art help us care more about the planet? In this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran talks with Arda Kalın about eco-art—art made from natural, recycled, or biodegradable materials.We look at famous works like Andy Goldsworthy’s leaf and ice sculptures, Agnes Denes’s wheat field in Manhattan, and Olafur Eliasson’s melting ice blocks, which show the impact of climate change in powerful ways. Eco-art is often temporary, breaking down or disappearing back into nature, and that’s the point—it

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Episode 30: The Psychology of Climate Action: Why We...

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2025/10/06

In this episode of Eco-Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with Bartu Altınbaş to uncover the hidden psychology behind climate change. From the challenges of collective action and the power of social identity in activism to the roots of climate denial and the way communities perceive risk, they explore why human behavior is often the biggest barrier to solutions. Drawing on research from scholars like Elinor Ostrom, Anthony Leiserowitz, and the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations, this

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Episode 29: Art as Climate Activism: When Creativity...

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2025/10/03

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran is joined by Hasan Arda Kalın to explore how art becomes activism. From striking visual works and live performances to viral digital media, we dive into the ways creativity amplifies conversations about climate change, biodiversity loss, and social responsibility. Featuring Olafur Eliasson’s powerful Ice Watch installation—where blocks of glacial ice melted in city centers—this episode shows how art turns abstract science into something tangible and

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Episode 28: Conservation Biology: Saving Species,...

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2025/09/30

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran speaks with Aybars Aktaş about the urgent science of conservation biology. From restoring habitats and reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone, to the cutting-edge work of research centers like the Smithsonian, IUCN, and Kenya Wildlife Service, we explore how conservation biology is shaping strategies to protect endangered species and the ecosystems they depend on. More than just saving animals, this field is about preserving the life-support systems humans

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Episode 27: Anti-Luxury Eco Housing: Redefining...

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2025/09/27

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran and guest Beyza Altan unpack why sustainable housing is so often branded as a luxury—and how architecture can change that narrative.From passive cooling and mud-brick insulation to bamboo scaffolding and community-driven design, they explore ways to democratize sustainability so it benefits low-income communities, not just the wealthy. Together, they connect architecture, climate resilience, and social justice, asking: how can we ensure green design

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Episode 26: The Paris Agreement: Global Progress or...

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2025/09/24

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with Cafer Demir Özalp to examine the world’s most famous climate accord—the Paris Agreement. Hailed as a historic breakthrough, the agreement has lowered projected warming and driven investment in renewables, but critics argue it’s more political stagecraft than real action. We unpack the evidence: wealthy nations failing to deliver climate finance, the lack of enforcement when targets are missed, and the frustration of youth activists who see

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Episode 25: Plastic-Eating Enzymes: How PETases Could...

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2025/09/21

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with environmental scientist Alper Öztürk to explore the groundbreaking discovery of PETases—enzymes that can “eat” plastic. From their origins in a Japanese recycling plant to their potential role in creating a circular economy, we unpack how these enzymes could transform plastic waste into reusable resources. Join us as we discuss the science, the challenges of scaling up, and why PETases might be one of the most promising tools in tackling

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Episode 24: Ghost Nets and the Law: How the EU is...

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2025/09/18

On this episode of Eco-Echo, host Nil Kıran is joined by Ece Kuzuimamlar to uncover the hidden threat of ghost nets—lost and abandoned fishing gear that makes up nearly 10% of ocean plastic. They explore how the EU’s groundbreaking Single-Use Plastics Directive and Port Reception Facilities Directive are transforming fishing practices, with case studies from Denmark, Sweden, France, Spain, the Netherlands, and Greece. From recycling nets into new products to marking schemes that track gear

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Episode 23: Ecocide on Trial: Making Environmental...

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2025/09/15

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran speaks with legal scholar Meyra Güler about the emerging movement to criminalize ecocide—the widespread and severe destruction of ecosystems. We unpack the proposed Ecocide Recognition Act, which would add ecocide to national penal codes and to the International Criminal Court’s list of crimes alongside genocide and crimes against humanity. From the Vietnam War’s Agent Orange to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and ongoing Amazon deforestation, we explore

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Episode 22: When The Earth Burns, Minds Do Too:...

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2025/09/12

As Turkey faces another devastating wave of wildfires—this time in Bursa—host Nil Kıran and Liya Suda delve into the emotional toll of climate disasters. What is climate anxiety, and why is it on the rise? From peeling paint in forgotten classrooms to the roaring fires of today, this episode explores how climate change is no longer a distant threat, but a deeply personal, psychological burden. Drawing on research from Yale, Stanford, and the University of Bath, we uncover what experts are saying and

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Episode 21: Guardians of the Blue: How Laws are...

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2025/09/09

The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, yet much of it remains unprotected and vulnerable to exploitation. In this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with marine policy expert Ece Kuzuimamlar to explore the rising wave of ocean protection and Blue Economy laws.From the groundbreaking High Seas Treaty to the expansion of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), we uncover how these legal frameworks aim to safeguard biodiversity, regulate fishing and mining, and ensure a sustainable future for our

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Episode 20: Environmental Justice and Equity –...

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2025/09/06

Today on Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with guest Meyra Guler to explore the rise of Environmental Justice and Equity Law—a groundbreaking concept that ensures vulnerable communities are not left to bear the burden of pollution and industrial development.From Cancer Alley in Louisiana to the Amazon rainforest and the Standing Rock protests, Merya highlights real-world examples where marginalized groups faced disproportionate harm—and how laws like the Environmental Justice Impact Assessment

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Episode 19: Biodiversity at Risk: Why Ecosystem...

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2025/09/03

On this episode of Eco-Echo, host Nil Kıran and guest Aybars Aktaş explore one of the defining challenges of our time — biodiversity loss and ecosystem resilience. With nearly one million species at risk of extinction, what does this mean for global food security, climate stability, and human survival? From the decline of pollinators to coral reef collapse, the conversation unpacks how species loss destabilizes the systems we depend on. We highlight research from institutions like Harvard, Stanford,

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Episode 18: Who Pays the Price? Climate Loss and...

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2025/09/01

On this episode of Eco-Echo, host Nil Kıran sits down with Cafer Demir Özalp to explore one of the most urgent questions in climate justice: Who really pays the price for climate change? From Pakistan’s devastating floods to Pacific island nations facing extinction, the conversation dives into the creation of the Loss and Damage Fund, the pledges made so far, and why they fall dramatically short of what’s needed. Together, Nil and Demir examine the role of wealthy nations, the demands of the Global

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