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The Eco-Interviews

At The Eco-Interviews, we"re speaking to people living and working in environmentalism and sustainability. From farmers to business people, academics to activists, we"re amplifying voices and sharing stories from eco-warriors from across the world.

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Episode 27: How Attorneys Can Prevent Land Theft with...

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2021/02/08

Hey, it’s been a minute. Our last podcast came out at the beginning of January and here we are in the 2nd week of February. This past month has been wild in terms of US politics, and I also needed some hibernation time for myself.But I’m crazy excited to introduce you to Casey Kennedy, an attorney specializing in title search and heirs property resolution. Casey is the founder of Hogan Land & Title, a premier real estate title abstracting and genealogy services company, and the Principal Attorney

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Episode 26: Pinehurst Farmers Market with April Jones

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2021/01/04

Happy New Year Eco-Interviews listeners! To kick off 2021, I’m sharing a quick interview with April Jones, founder of the Pinehurst Farmers Market in Columbia, SC. With two grocery stores closing in her Pinehurst neighborhood, April and her neighbors were facing what’s known as a food desert or food apartheid situation. April was inspired by legendary farmer Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm to be the change she was looking for in her Pinehurst Community. At a conference April attended, Penniman said:

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Episode 25: Building a Climate Resilient Mozambique...

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2020/12/08

I’m excited to introduce you to Carmen Munhequete in this week’s episode. Carmen currently works as a principal consultant at ERM (Environment Resource Management) based in Maputo, Mozambique. She is an experienced professional, with more than 17 years working in development across the mining-, agricultural-, environment and climate change-, and humanitarian relief sectors. What an opportunity to speak with someone doing amazing work from the other side of the world. It’s unfortunate that we do not

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Episode 24: Save Our Saluda with Melanie Ruhlman

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2020/11/23

Welcome Eco-Interviews listeners! I’m your host Fiona Martin, and this is the podcast where we amplify the voices of those defending Mother Earth and tackling the climate crisis. In this episode, I’m chatting with Melanie Ruhlman, president of Save Our Saluda, a nonprofit watershed organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the Upper Saluda Watershed in Upstate, South Carolina. Melanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Forestry from North Carolina State University in 1990 and her Masters of

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Episode 23: Florianópolis - a sustainable city with...

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2020/11/02

In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Felicia Campos, a historian who also has Masters in Peace and Conflict Studies under the UNESCO Chair at Innsbruck University, Austria. Felicia has been around the world studying a host of subjects, but in this interview, we find her in her home city of Florianopolis, Brazil. Florianopolis is a unique city, located on an island in the south of Brazil. It’s been designated a “sustainable city” so I was interested in hearing from Felicia what makes

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Episode 22: Birds & the October Big Day with April...

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2020/10/15

In episode 22 of the The Eco-Interviews, we speak with bird expert April Harper about human-wildlife interactions, the threat to wildlife, and how climate change is affecting birds. We also talk about October Big Day, a global bird watching event taking place October 17-18, 2020. Find the full transcription of this interview at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 21: Randi from Handep, an Indonesian social...

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2020/10/05

In episode 21 of The Eco-Interviews, we talk with Randi, the Founder & CEO of Handep, a social enterprise that works to empower women and farmers in Kalimantan through sustainable fashion, and agricultural products. Find the full transcript of this interview at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 20: Jennie Stephens and Heirs Property

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2020/09/23

In episode 20 of The Eco-Interviews, we talk with Jennie Stephens, CEO of the Center for Heirs Property Preservation. Heirs property is when someone inherits land without a will. The families tied up in heirs property face exploitation from loggers, developers, and are unable to fully benefit from their land. We talk about how the Center helps get clear title for these families, connects them with sustainable forestry practices, and works to prevent the growth of heirs property in South

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Episode 19: Amy Armstrong from the South Carolina...

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2020/08/24

In episode 19 of The Eco-Interviews, we chat with Amy Armstrong, Executive Director and General Counsel at the South Carolina Environmental Law Project (SCELP). We discuss what SCELP does and who they represent, recent actions at the Long Savannah Project, out of date permits at 3 coal-fired plants in South Carolina, and the proposed Bay Point Island "eco-tourism" resort. See full transcription of this interview at https://www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 18: Christopher Templeton from ReSoil Compost

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2020/08/10

In episode 18 of The Eco-Interviews, we chat with Chris Templeton from ReSoil, a commercial composting facility in Elgin, SC. We discuss the process of commercial composting, how it can integrate into our waste management systems to reduce landfill waste, and the road blocks that are preventing that from happening. You can find out more about ReSoil at https://www.resoil.us/. Find the full transcript of the interview at https://eco-interviews.com/.

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Episode 17: Alan Hancock from the Coastal...

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2020/07/27

In episode 17 of The Eco-Interviews, I chat with Alan Hancock, Energy and Climate Advocacy Director at the Coastal Conservation League, headquartered in Charleston, SC. We cover a wide variety of topics such as energy production in South Carolina and the growth opportunities in solar, offshore drilling in the state, climate and racial justice, and how to get more involved in our democracy. You can find the full transcript of this interview at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 16: Queen Quet, Chieftess of the...

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2020/07/13

In episode 16 of The Eco-Interviews, we talk about the history of the Gullah/Geechee people in the Lowcountry of the Carolinas and Florida, their fight for their land and sovereignty, and the intersectionality of environmental justice and racial justice. Queen Quet is a published author, computer scientist, lecturer, mathematician, historian, columnist, preservationist, environmental justice advocate, environmentalist, film consultant, and “The Art-ivist.” She is the founder of the premiere advocacy

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Episode 15: Regenerative Agriculture on Woodland...

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2020/06/29

In episode 15 of The Eco-Interviews, we talk to Chase Renninger about regenerative agriculture and his farm, Woodland Valley Farms. We discuss the principles of regen ag and permaculture, the increase in demand from local farmers during COVID-19, and some of the difficulties farmers are facing during this time. You can find the full transcript at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 14: We Talk Plastics with Shelley Robbins

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2020/06/15

In episode 14 of The Eco-Interviews, we chat with Shelley Robbins from Upstate Forever about plastics. What are plastics made of? Can they really be recycled? And what can be done in the future to reduce our plastic use and waste. You can find the full transcript at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 13: Rebecca Haynes with the Conservation...

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2020/06/01

In episode 13 of The Eco-Interviews, we speak with Rebecca Haynes, Deputy Director of the Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC). We discuss where South Carolina is in terms of environmental legislation, our energy landscape, and how the V.C. Summer debacle changed how energy production is regulated. You can find the full transcript at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 12: Purple Martins with Zach Steinhauser

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2020/05/18

Episode 12 of The Eco-Interviews is with Zach Steinhauser, a naturalist and purple martin conservationist. We discuss the plight of the purple martins, their migratory patterns, the fact that they're all born in manmade birdhouse, and his upcoming documentary file, Purple Haze, a Conservation Film. See full transcription of interview at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 11: Eco-Stories: Dr. Colin Nolden

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2020/05/04

Episode 11 of The Eco-Interviews is with Dr. Colin Nolden, Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at University of Bristol Law School, UK, and a Researcher at the Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford, UK. His research spans sustainable energy governance at the intersection of climate policy, demand and mobility. In this episode, we discuss the energy landscape of the UK, and Dr. Nolden's research into powering the UK's railway network with

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Episode 10: Eco-Stories: Stephanie Gibson

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2020/04/20

Episode 10 of The Eco-Interviews is with Stephanie Gibson, a permaculture enthusiast living in St. Petersburg, Florida. Along with her husband, Steph has turned their front and backyard into an edible forest. We discuss the ideas behind permaculture, composting, raising chickens, and the natural cycles of give and receive between us and our surroundings. Find the full transcript and podcast at www.eco-interviews.com.

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Episode 9: Eco-Stories: David Harper

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2020/04/06

In Episode 9 of The Eco-Interviews, we speak with David Harper, founder of Land In Common, and a land conservation professional with more than 30 years of experience working with landowners and land trusts to preserve over 7,000 acres of farmland, natural areas, cultural and historic sites. We talk about the evolution or land ownership, what that means for our society, and how the future of how we relate to land could be a vital part of solving our climate crisis. Find the full transcript and

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Episode 8: Eco-Stories: Puja Ganguli

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2020/03/23

Our discussion with Puja is a deep dive into our global food systems and the negative effects it has on human health and the environment. Puja's business Consult Urth works with businesses in the food and hospitality industry to create sustainable systems that reduce their negative impact on the environment, and improve the quality of life for their employees, customers, and community.

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