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Forest Campaigning: Crafting Sustainable Sounds with Taylor Guitars with Scott Paul – Ep. 222
Today on the show we take a journey through the challenges facing our world’s forests. What does it take to protect tropical rainforests in places like the Amazon from illegal logging? What about the corporations profiting off the illegal logging trade? Forest Policy Specialist Scott Paul shares his transition from activism with Greenpeace to corporate sustainability with Taylor Guitars.
Scott Paul is Taylor Guitar’s Director of Sustainability [https://www.taylorguitars.com/about/sustainability]. Prior to this, the majority of his career was spent as a forest policy specialist and activist, including 14 years at Greenpeace. Scott has worked for The White House Office on Environmental Policy, participated in the UN forest policy dialogue since 1995, and has served on multiple boards of directors, including the Forest Stewardship Council. His work has taken him to the Amazon, the Congo Basin, Southeast Asia, the Canadian boreal, Alaska, and the Russian Far East. He is also the first person in over 100 years to have been arrested for Sailormongering.
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Systems Change: The Emergence of Regenerative Economics with Della Z. Duncan – Ep. 221
In this episode, we’re joined by Della Duncan, Renegade Economist, Post-Capitalist Consultant, and Right Livelihood Coach, who shares her insights on regenerative economics and the urgent need for a cooperative future.
Della Z Duncan guides journeys upstream to the root causes of the challenges of our time to empower us to realize and re-member who we are, why we are here and how we can contribute to the Great Turning. As a Renegade Economist and moral philosopher, plants in her regenerative livelihood garden include hosting the Upstream Podcast which challenges mainstream economic thinking through documentaries and conversations including most recently The Green Transition: The Problem with Green Capitalism and The Myth of Freedom Under Capitalism, supporting individuals as a Right Livelihood Coach, helping transition businesses and organizations as a post capitalist consultant and teaching and facilitating courses and retreats on the Work that Reconnects and Regenerative Economics including the annual Regenerative and Cooperative Economic Design Course and the Cultivating Regenerative Livelihoods Course through Gaia Education.
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The Syntropic Way: Engkanto Garden Farm's Communal Land Tending – Ep. 220
We visit the world of soil and soul healing on a local level with Ilana Brown Dourado and Renato Dourado of Engkanto Garden Farm. Delve into the essence of Syntropic Farming, a revolutionary approach to agriculture that harmonizes with nature’s own processes. Learn how this method, inspired by Indigenous practices and popularized by the Ernst Götsch, nurtures ecosystems that are self-sufficient, resilient, and abundant. In this episode, we explore the principles of Syntropic Agriculture, its distinction from organic farming, and its potential to heal both the soil and the soul. Get ready to be inspired by a story of ecological stewardship, cultural heritage, and the profound connection between land and spirit.
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Joanna Macy: Embracing the Great Turning Together – Ep. 219
Join us as we celebrate the wisdom of eco philosopher, author, and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy on her 95th birthday in this profound episode of Eco Justice Radio. We delve into Joanna’s groundbreaking work, “The Great Turning,” examining the transformative journey from an industrial growth society to a life-sustaining civilization. With excerpts from a 2002 talk and a 2018 interview, Macy’s insights on activism, spirituality, and deep ecology offer a beacon of hope and a call to action for a better world. Tune in to be inspired by Joanna Macy’s vision for a sustainable future and her unwavering commitment to peace, justice, and environmentalism.
Oren Lyons on Changing Our Values to Survive – Ep. 218
This week, we focus on the enduring legacy of 94-year old elder Oren Lyons, Onondaga Chief and a beacon of Indigenous culture and environmental activism. We explore Oren’s insights from the Bioneers conference, his reflections on the Haudenosaunee principles of peace, and his impassioned plea for a value shift towards communal living and environmental harmony. His keynote address was entitled To Survive, We Must Transform our Values. Discover the unwritten history of Turtle Island and the wisdom that could lead humanity to a more just and sustainable world.
Nonlinear Landscapes & Generative Landscape Design – Ep. 217
In this episode, Landscape Architecture Professor Rod Barnett based in Aotearoa New Zealand shares his provocative insights on the role of landscape design in the Anthropocene with our host, Carry Kim. With a focus on indigeneity and community sovereignty, Rod delves into the history and future of landscape architecture, its impact on social ecologies, and the necessity of reimagining our relationship with the land. Listen as we unravel the threads of colonization and discover the emergent systems that could redefine our world. Rod Barnett is founder of the non-profit landscape architecture practice, Kaihanga Awawhenua [Riverland Design]
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Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature – Ep. 216
Join host Carry Kim as she welcomes biomimicry advocate Anne LaForti, That Soil Nerd and Project Manager for Biomimicry 3.8, to discuss the transformative power of looking to nature for answers. We also feature excerpted discussions from prominent advocates like Janine Benyus and Dayna Baumeister, both co-founders of Biomimicry 3.8. Learn how biomimicry isn’t just about emulating nature’s aesthetics but understanding its functional mechanisms for survival and thriving. Unpack the principles of biomimicry, its implications for industries, and the ethical considerations of borrowing from Nature’s playbook.
Native Wisdom: The Kumeyaay Way of Life – Ep. 215
Step into the world of the Kumeyaay Nation as multiple members from the different tribes discuss their ancient wisdom, survival skills, and cultural practices that have weathered the test of time. Learn how this Indigenous community has been living in harmony with the diverse geography of San Diego and Northern Baja California, Mexico, skillfully managing the land to prevent wildfires and survive droughts. This episode not only features an Emmy-nominated documentary from KPBS San Diego (2014) but also brings the Kumeyaay tradition to life through the storytelling of Dr. Stanley Rodriguez, offering a profound lesson on resilience and environmental stewardship. READ MORE…
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The Intelligence of Nature: Science and a Resilient Humanity for Planetary Healing – A Conversation with Dr. Zach Bush – Ep. 214
In this transformative episode, Dr. Zach Bush shares his insights on the intricate links between the health of our planet and the health of humanity. Learn about the light energy within us that has been dimming since the 1940s and its relation to the rise of chronic diseases. Delve into the ancient stories of human spirituality and their impact on our modern world with Host Carry Kim. This is a conversation that will change the way you see your place in nature. He founded *Seraphic Group and the non-profit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health. His education has highlighted the need for a radical departure from chemical farming and pharmacy, and his ongoing efforts are providing a path for consumers, farmers, and mega-industries to work together for a healthy future for people and the planet. READ MORE
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Urban Utopia or Dystopia? The 15-Minute City Debate – Ep. 213
Imagine a world where everything you need—schools, groceries, parks, and even your favorite coffee shop—is just a 15-minute walk, train or bike ride away. This is not a distant dream; it’s the revolutionary concept of the 15-Minute City, a topic with serious challenges and prominent detractors. And yes, the term has been used to make COVID lockdowns and congestion pricing mechanisms a permanent way of life, which is not what the original concept intended. We air discussions from different voices, Podcaster Joe Rogan, Professor Carlos Moreno, Scientist Angel Hsu, Oh the Urbanity YouTube Channel, and Urbanist Brent Toderian on the big idea of making our cities human-centered, and the challenges we face in making that come to fruition. READ MORE
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