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CarbonSessions

The Carbon Almanac Podcast Network

Welcome to CarbonSessions: a podcast with Carbon Conversations for every day, with everyone, from everywhere in the world. In our conversations, we share ideas, perspectives, questions, and things we can actually do to make a difference. Produced by: Steve Heatherington, Rob Slater and Leekei Tang Hosted by: Jenn Swanson (Canada), Olabanji Stephen (Nigeria), Leekei Tang (France), Brian Tormey (USA), Kristina Horning (Czechia) and Jeremy Côté (Canada) with Carbon Almanac contributors, and guests

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01:09:23

Conversation on Spiritual Wisdom of Trees with Beth...

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2025/05/09

In this episode of CarbonSessions, we welcome Beth Norcross and Leah Rampy—educators, spiritual leaders, and nature advocates—who co-authored Discovering the Spiritual Wisdom of Trees, a deeply reflective guide to reconnecting with the natural world. Rooted in ecology, theology, and lived experience, their book invites us to see trees not just as beautiful beings, but as teachers, companions, and mirrors of our own spiritual lives. Through stories, reflections, and accessible practices, Beth and

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01:08:48

Beyond Zero: Transforming Business Through...

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2024/09/13

In this thought-provoking episode of Carbon Sessions, we have the privilege of hosting Nathan Havey, filmmaker and passionate advocate for sustainable business practices. Nathan takes us behind the scenes of his visionary documentary "Beyond Zero," which chronicles Interface's revolutionary journey towards sustainability under the visionary leadership of Ray Anderson.This wide-ranging conversation delves deep into the transformative power of storytelling in the business world, exploring how

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51:56

From Dublin Beaches to Global Classrooms: The Story...

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2024/06/21

Episode Summary: In this episode of CarbonSessions, we chat with Patrick Jackson, the creative mind behind “Picker Pals,” an innovative environmental program for children. Patrick shares his journey from creating educational materials to becoming an environmental advocate. Patrick discusses the Picker Pals initiative, which engages children in litter-picking activities through a compelling mix of storytelling, practical activities, and classroom tools. With Picker Pals now active in 70% of primary

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01:04:35

A Conversation with Leah Rampy and Reconnecting Earth...

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2024/06/07

Episode Summary: today we are joined by Leah Rampy to discuss her book Earth and Soul: Reconnecting Amid Climate Chaos, a project rooted in her lifelong connection to the living world. Leah shares how her book draws from her extensive experience in understanding climate change, biodiversity loss, and leading retreats and pilgrimages that invite deeper ecological connections. Leah shares her journey from corporate roles to advocating for environmental stewardship through initiatives like "Save Our

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05:58

[FOCUS] Why Plastic Recycling Is Misleading (from...

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2024/06/04

Episode Summary: This episode is focused on a discussion about the problem of plastic recycling. It is selected from episode 13 (The Octopus’ Gardens)Like many of us, Tonya, Kristy, and Katherine thought that cleaning plastic containers and putting them in the recycling bin would help mitigate the negative impact created by the use of plastic.It’s only after they’ve been working on the Almanac that they realised that they got it all wrong! While recycling plastic is an important habit, its impact is

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49:29

Harnessing Collective Intelligence with The Climate...

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2024/05/31

Episode Summary: In this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with Cedric Ringenbach, founder of Climate Fresk, a workshop tool designed to educate people about the science of climate change. The discussion explores how this interactive workshop helps participants understand the causes and consequences of climate change and empowers them to take meaningful action.Highlights Include:Impact and Reach: Insights into the impressive numbers—1.5 million participants in 160+

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11:15

[FOCUS] Biomimicry and Observing Nature to Find...

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2024/05/28

Episode Summary:Over billions of years, nature has amassed an extensive amount of knowledge. In this conversation on biomimicry, the hosts share some fascinating findings. They explore tactics developed by other living organisms, including plants, animals, and fungi, which have enabled these organisms to evolve, adapt, and thrive on our planet.In this selected segment, Brian explains how camel nostrils might inspire energy-efficient cooling for buildings.Want to listen to the full episode? You can

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01:01:26

Nina Davies Discusses The Green Runners

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2024/05/24

Episode Summary: in this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with Nina Davies, joining us from Bath (UK) and co-founder of The Green Runners, arunning community making changes for a fitter planet.Launched on Earth Day in 2022, "The Green Runners" is a running community dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging eco-friendly practices among runners. It was created in response to the urgency highlighted at COP26 in Glasgow.Conversation with Nina Davies,

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05:21

[FOCUS] Vegetarian Diet To Help Our Carbon Problem...

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2024/05/21

Episode Summary:This is a segment from a previous episode in which Leekei and Jenn discussed how a vegetarian diet can help reduce carbon emissionAfter explaining how carbon emission is linked to meat consumption, Jenn and Leekei went on to discuss the environmental benefits of a vegetarian or flexitarian diet and how to implement gradually small changes in our daily eating habits.At the end of their conversation, Jenn shared with Leekei an easy recipe to make oat milk quickly at home and with a

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01:20:01

Celebrating our 200th Episode of Diverse Climate...

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2024/05/17

Episode Summary: Join us for a special 200th episode celebration of CarbonSessions! We've curated a buffet of standout segments from our extensive library, featuring intimate conversations with world-leading experts, best-selling authors, and everyday people just like you and me. Explore these highlights and dive into the full episodes for more inspiring content.Segments from the following episodes and speakers:Inma, Olabanji Grow A Food ForestLeekei, Seth, Olabanji Seth Godin on Better Climate

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03:32

[FOCUS] Uncovering the Environmental Impact of Leaf...

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2024/05/14

Episode Summary:This episode is an excerpt from a previous episode about How leaf blowers are a problem for the environment.Having contributed to many areas of the Carbon Almanac, Jenn and Imma came together to discuss a number of different environmental issues.In this episode, the problem with one piece of garden machinery is discussed; the leaf blower. The pollution from gasoline and noise, as well as the alternatives are covered. How communities can help each other provide different solutions to

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41:39

Clean Something For Nothing To Make An Impact

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2024/05/10

Episode Summary: in this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with César, co-founder of Clean Something For Nothing (CSFN). With their innovative app, CSFN empowers individuals to clean nature, one bag of trash at a time. Their platform brings together a community of people, municipalities, and companies, fostering collaboration to create a cleaner and healthier environment for all. César shares the inspiring mission of CSFN, where every small contribution toward removing

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05:24

[FOCUS] Bicycling And Kids Climate Action

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2024/05/07

Episode Summary: This segment on bicycling is from a previous episode ‘Bicycling and Kids Climate Action’Leekei and Rick talked about the freedom that cycling gives children, as well as cognitive development and how biking can help kids take climate action. They discussed opportunities there are for children as young as 18 months start to use a bike and how infrastructure influences the uptake of cycling.To listen to the full episode of this conversation,go hereUrban cycling fans? Listen toanother

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48:04

Generation Carbon Italy, Reaching 1000 Primary...

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2024/05/03

Episode Summary: Join hosts Leekei, Rob, and Kristina as they talk with Barbara Orsi about her progress with the Generation Carbon Italy association, the achievements so far, and more particularly about the activities on Earth Day in Turin. Topics explored in this episode:Generation Carbon has reached 1000 classes and 25,000 children in primary school Activities on Earth Day in Turin which was attended by 600 families!Providing actionable teaching resources to teachersThe role of parents and

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14:41

[FOCUS] Energy Transition and A Rare Earth Mine’s...

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2024/04/30

Episode Summary:this episode is a segment from a conversation with Stewart Watkins and Max Van Someren on sustainability and a rare earth minerals mining project in Western AustraliaRare earth minerals play a crucial role in the energy transition, as they are used in various applications like electric vehicles and wind turbines. However, the mining of these minerals has had a poor environmental record.To understand how an Australian mining project is improving this issue, we had a conversation with

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50:15

[FRIENDS] Sarah Johnson, The COP26 Experience by...

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2024/04/26

Episode Summary: This is a rebroadcast from another podcast, 'Talaterra', in which Tania Marien interviewed Sarah Johnson about her COP26 ExperienceEPISODE NOTES (original)‘In this episode, Sarah Johnson talks about her experience at the United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and offers her thoughts about building relationships and addressing climate change.Sarah is a landscape-based environmental educator. As a freelance science educator, she is focused on climate change,

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07:35

[FOCUS] Roundabouts

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2024/04/23

Episode Summary:This is a segment from a past episode on Roundabouts.Roundabouts have proven benefits but are not widely used globallyLeekei and Olabanji are wondering why the usage of roundabouts around the world remains relatively limited despite the proven benefits they offer in terms of reducing carbon emissions, facilitating smoother traffic flow, and minimizing energy usage during commuting.For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac,

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39:13

From Random Sustainability Riffs to A New Umbrella...

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2024/04/19

Episode Summary: In this engaging episode, we let the conversation flow organically, leading us into discussions on various aspects of sustainability. Topics range from paper recycling to the proliferation of thick plastic cups in markets and the visual impact of disposable coffee cups in cafes. We also examine the environmental footprint of disposable water bottles versus reusable cups and bags, questioning the overproduction of popular items like the colorful Stanley cups. Additionally, we

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07:59

[FOCUS] Initiating Conversations About Climate Change...

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2024/04/16

Episode Summary: This episode features a segment from a previous episode where Olabanji shared his experiences hosting a workshop at the AfricaNXT event in Nigeria. Olabanji provided an introduction to climate change for the audience. Interestingly, the attendees had not initially signed up for these sessions, and their surprise upon learning about the complexities and causes of climate change was both priceless and enlightening. It's definitely worth a listen.You can listen to the full discussion

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21:31

[FRIENDS] Change Is Here to Stay by Alpaca Tribe

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2024/04/12

Episode Summary:This is a rebroadcast from another podcast, 'Alpaca Tribe', in which Steve Heatherington discusses CHANGEEPISODE NOTES (original)'Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people!In this episode, I explore change, consider how we approach it and the difference between things we have no control over and things we can affect.World scale changes will affect us, maybe not today or even tomorrow, but soon. While we can’t completely control much of anything, we can make an impact through what we

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