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The Hopeful Environmentalist

Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more hope in the climate space; because with hope and community, all things are possible.Climate change is here, and it"s already wreaking havoc on millions of people from around the world. The Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast provides educational and hope-based discussions with incredible environmentalists and storytellers to both educate and empower us all

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25:22

We Are All The Earth: A Conversation With Hila The Earth

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2025/11/11

In this episode, host Taylor Ganis interviews the Earth herself, Hila. We dive into the story behind becoming the Earth, how we can open our minds to the nature around us (including in urban environments), and how art and creativity plays a role in movements. Ways to take action:Support Hila and her work to make climate education accessibleFollow Hila on InstagramLearn more about Hila's workAdditionally, our host, Taylor, publisher her debut children's book, Greeny La-Roo and the Earth Crew, which

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45:28

The Ethical and Ecological Impacts of Factory Farming

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2025/10/28

In this episode, host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Thom Norman, Co-founder of FarmKind, to discuss the ecological and ethical impacts of factory. We look at how we can transition to kinder food system that prioritizes people, animals and the planet, and what FarmKind is doing to aid this transition.Call to Action:Donate to FarmKindSwitch to a plant-based dietLearn about the work of organizations that are fighting back against factory farming and support them how you can (volunteering your skills

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48:02

Optimism Pendulum: How Hope Can Inspire Us to Take...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2025/10/14

In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Lilly Woodbury, to take a deep dive into the all things plastic. From waste colonialism (if you're sitting there thinking, wtf is waste colonialism, then take a listen), the Plastics Treaty, to the Optimism Pendulum. We discuss the actions needed to move away from plastic and fear, to a world that is plastic free and activated by hope.Ways to take action:Get involved with Surfrider Canada or Surfrider USA - you can find local Surfrider chapters

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42:04

Hope & Haikus: The Power of Poetry to Inspire Action

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2025/05/05

In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with communications strategist, filmmaker, and author of the recently published book, Haiku and Hope, Maggie Dewane. We delve into the importance of storytelling and art in communicating complex topics such as climate change and how these forms of advocacy and communication can inspire us to take action. We protect what we love, and Maggie provides us with insight into exploring the places around us to deepen our love for the land. You can purchase

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32:18

Factory Farmings Impact on Animals, People and the...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/11/25

Factory farming is a notoriously cruel practice; but did you know that it also impacts both people and the planet? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, talks with the Senior Director of the Humane League, Mia Fernyhough, about how factory farming impacts animals, people and the planet. Episode Resources:Donate.TheHumaneLeague.orgTheHumaneLeague.org/Take-ActionFastActionNetwork.comCrumblCruelty.com EndCages.com Call to Action:Sign the CrumblCruelty.com petition (this can be done in under a

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32:56

Climate change is coming for your food and wine

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/10/07

Climate change is wreaking havoc on our world - from melting glaciers, to more intense storms. But did you know that climate change is also coming for our food and wine? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with Michael P. Hoffmann, who is a distinguished professor at Cornell University, and one of the authors of the book, Our Changing Menu, to discuss the ways in which climate change impacts our food and food systems, how coffee and wine production are being impacted, and what we all

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53:14

Supporting 'ecopreneurs' and activating young people...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/09/17

SOA’s Chief Program Officer Brandon Levy brand ON (he/him)Ensuring ocean and environmental solutionists have the funding they need to turn their innovative ideas into action, is a critical part of fighting the climate crisis that we find ourselves in. The Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) is helping to do just that: fund innovative ocean and climate solutions and activate and arm young people with the tools and knowledge they need to take action. In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, speaks with

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41:03

How Hollywood can help fight climate silence

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/06/04

How do the movies we watch and the shows we binge help normalize having conversations about climate change (hint hint, you can find the answer to this in the episode)?In this episode, I speak with the Editor-In-Chief of Good Energy, Carmiel Banasky, to dive into their latest report which looks at how, and if, todays films discuss /mention the climate crisis. We also discuss the role that Hollywood has in shaping our reality, and resources that screenwriters can access to integrate climate in their

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48:30

Women's Empowerment is a Climate Solution

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/04/15

Women in leadership is a climate solution. In this episode, our host, Taylor, speaks with the founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake, to dive deeply into the concept of how women play integral roles in the fight for an equitable future. We discuss some incredible statistics that show how women in leadership can positively impact climate outcomes, how being open to other worldviews can change our collective behaviors, incredible

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51:37

A Therapists Perspective on Connecting With Nature

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/04/08

Have you ever wondered how the natural world and mental health are connected? In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, speaks with Pamela Lowell, a licensed therapist, to discuss this very question, while also diving into topics like the interdisciplinary nature of the environmental field, how connecting with nature and wildlife helps us protect them, the power of community and working together to create solutions, among many other interesting topics.We also take a journey to discover our spark

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52:59

How To Make Your Lawn More Sustainable: A...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/03/25

What do sustainable landscape design, tomatoes, rainwater harvesting, and humor have in common? They’re all discussed in this episode with our incredible guest speaker, Daryl Lindsey!We dive into a variety of hot topics like the debate of whether or not to leave the leaves, why pollinator gardens are important, how sustainable landscape designs can save billion of gallons of water through collective action, and MORE!Tune into this episode to get a whole lot of knowledge, and a splash of comedic

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44:24

Rights of Nature: How Ecuador's Constitutional Court...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/03/18

Have you heard people talking about Rights of Nature and wanted to learn more about it? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode of the Hopeful Environmentalist, our host, Taylor, sits down with Liz Downes from the the Rainforest Information Centre to talk about Rights of Nature, the court cases in Ecuador, and more!EarthX Congress of ConferencesRegistration: earthx.org20% Discount Code for EarthX Congress of Conferences: EXGREEN20Instagram: @earthxorgEpisode Resources:Rainforest Information

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43:43

Youth vs Government: How Youth Activism and Legal...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2024/02/07

Have you ever wondered how an environmental court case works? Or maybe you're wondering how youth can get involved in environmental law. In this episode, our host, Taylor Ganis, sits down with the Assistant Dean for Environmental Law Studies, Randall S. Abate, to discuss what environmental law is, how you can get involved, and where you can find resources about this topic.The George Washington University Law School's Environmental and Energy Law Program is holding their annual Shapiro Environmental

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46:36

The Fight For Environmental Justice: a discussion...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2023/10/26

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Sebrena Rhodes to discuss the environmental injustices plaguing her community and their fight for justice. We discuss environmental racism, the impacts of industry and capitalism on black, brown, and low-income communities all over the world, and ways that we can move towards a more equitable world for ALL communities. It is important to note that some of the conversations that we are having in this episode are challenging to discuss, but we should not

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46:30

We Can't Talk About Wildfires Without Talking About...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2023/10/16

What do forest fires and colonialism have in common? As it turns out, a lot. In this episode, I speak with forest fire researcher, Jessika McFarland, about how colonialism impacts the forest fires we see today, what a forest fire is, how climate change is fueling them, and why we must change our current fire management and land management practices.Jessika McFarland- IG @jessforplanetActivists, Scientists, and Authors:- Robin Wall Kimmer- Latino Outdoors- Frank Lake- Margo RobinsSupport Maui

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42:09

Finding Hope in Community and Extinct Bananas: a...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2023/10/10

What is the correlation between extinct bananas, COP28 events, building community, and documentaries? The correlation is that these things are all discussed in this exciting episode!In this weeks episode, Taylor speaks with Time For Better's Director of Climate Action, Charly Frisk, who is a climate storyteller. Charly is the director of the documentary, Nordic Seed Heroes, which sheds light on the importance of seed biodiversity (which we discuss in the episode). She also gives us some insight on

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16:29

The Role of Wildlife Filmmaking in Conservation

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2023/09/04

How does wildlife filmmaking positively impact wildlife conservation? In this episode, our incredible guest speaker, Kaush, discusses the answer to this question, while also providing advice to anyone interested in getting started in wildlife filmmaking. An award-nominated photographer and having worked with conservation organizations and media outlets such as BBC, Kaush is extremely experienced in the wildlife filmmaking field. He shares with us what got him started, how you can get started in

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35:25

What is the High Seas Treaty and why is it critically...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2023/08/28

Have you heard people talking about the High Seas and the High Seas Treaty? Well, what exactly is it and why do the High Seas matter? Tune into this weeks episode to hear from the brilliant Director of the High Seas Alliance, Bec Hubbard, who will answer all of these questions and explain why the High Seas are critically important to everyone, even if you don't live near the ocean!High Seas Alliance Website

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24:52

The Intersection of Disability Justice and...

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2023/04/17

What is Disability Justice and what are the connections that it has to Environmental Justice? In this episode, I speak to disabled activist and attorney, Marissa Ditkowsky, on the intersections of disability justice and environmental justice, while also discussing cross movement solidarity, the difference between disability justice and disability rights, and how to advance disability justice within the environmental movement. This episode is available via transcript at

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29:58

Sustainable Business Practices and Ocean Bound Plastic

The Hopeful Environmentalist ·

2023/03/28

What's the difference between ocean plastic and ocean bound plastic? How much plastic is in our oceans? How do you start a sustainable and ethical business? Our amazing guest speaker, Deidre Horan, founder of Dri, gives us the answers to all of these questions. Whether your considering starting a sustainable company or you just want to learn about ocean plastics, this episode has something for everyone!To support Dri’s kickstarterTo follow Dri on InstagramTo visit Dri’s website

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