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Welcome to the 5th and final episode of our series, 53 Miles of Maine, covering a very controversial transmission line to run through Maine carrying hydropower electricity from Canada into the New England grid that was …

Today in Episode 4 of 53 Miles of Maine, we dive into the role competitive energy companies, such as NextEra, played in supporting the opposition …

Welcome back to 53 Miles in Maine, our 5-part series covering a controversial clean energy project that got shut down by a pubic referendum in Maine in November 2021 and is now being decided in the courts.

In this …

Welcome to the 2nd episode in our 5-part series covering a controversial clean energy project in Maine. It’s a hydropower initiative that initially got approved by state and federal agencies, then voted down in a public …

Welcome to Part 1 of our 5-part series covering a very controversial renewable energy project that got shut down in a public referendum in Maine …

The Northern Rangelands Trust, or NRT, is one of the largest conservation organizations in the world, setting up community conservations across nearly 10% of Kenya.

Last year, they were called out in a scathing report …

If you care about this planet and are worried about where things are heading when it comes to global warming and biodiversity collapse, well, you're …

Welcome to Season 3 of the Animalia Podcast!

We’re back!

We felt the best way to kickoff this new season would be talking about the Arctic.

As you’re …

The final episode of 2021 and the final episode of Season 2 here on Animalia.

To close things out, I’m going to share my thoughts on 3 different …

Today on Animalia we dive into the wonderful, critical world of Kelp! A special type of seaweed that will likely, and hopefully as you’ll learn in …

Welcome to the 5-minute teaser episode about kelp forests and kelp farming!  If you are interested in this episode, please go and check out the full …

This is the short, 5-minute (ish) teaser of our episode about de-extinction.  Now that the technology has arrived, larger questions loom about …

Welcome to a very special episode of Animalia. Today we are talking about the merits, ethics, and potential outcomes good and bad with de-extinction. …

Today we are bringing you a very special and valuable discussion with two incredible young climate activists:

• Raeesah Nor Mohamed from South Africa
…

This is the 5-minute summary version of our episode sitting down with New Belgium's Katie Wallace and how the company is pioneering ways to help save this planet, including making a rather horrible version of their …

Who knew beer could be one of our best levers in climate communications?  This week on Animalia, we sit down with Katie Wallace, New Belgium's …

This is the 5-minute(ish) summary version of our episode about the biodiversity crisis and it's links to climate justice with anthropologist Eduardo …

We've long been exploring ways to help people understand the relationship between our climate and biodiversity crises.

Well, who better to do this …

This is the abbreviated, 5-minute teaser version of our episode with Dylan Leazes, who works in Congress, on the need to decarbonize our electricity …

One of the most important things we can do in order to address climate change is decarbonize our electricity grid. As much as 25-33% of our emissions come from electricity and that is only going to increase as the world …

This is the shortened, 5-10 Minute Summary edition of our episode on parasites and why it's critical to conserve them to combat our biodiversity …

Raise your hand if you have ever actively thought about parasite conservation and the importance of protecting these species. Most of you probably have your hands down. And understandably so, after all, don’t parasites …

This is the very short, 5-minute (ish) summary of our full episode on Living Sea Walls, a really critical innovation that we are excited to profile! …

One of my favorite novels of all-time is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.  The idea of breathing life into something that previously housed none is both exhilarating and fantastical.  Now in the case of Dr. Frankenstein, it …

This summer we released a 4-part series chronicling the war on wolves in the US from the mid 19th century through today.  If you haven't had a chance …

This is the abbreviated, 5-minute summary version of our episode discussing Carbon Removal with Rory Jacobson from Carbon180.org.  If you find it …

Is it possible to pull enough carbon out of the air to meet our emissions goals? Today on Animalia, we are talking Carbon Removal. We delve into the …

This, is the 5-minute (ish) summary of our episode How Saving Sea Stars Can Save Our Forests.

A couple weeks ago our Animalia newsletter (subscribe here if you have not yet) we surfaced a story about the devastating …

A couple weeks ago our Animalia newsletter (subscribe here if you have not yet) we surfaced a story about the devastating 2013 sea star wasting disease that killed upwards of 90%+ of some sea star species up and down …

This is the 5-minute(ish) version of our episode, The Bad Ass Woman from Bad River.  

We sit down with Philomena Kebec, a Native woman from the Bad River Band in Norther Wisconsin, to discuss some of the experiences and …

In the production of our series The American War on Wolves, I met a really amazing person named Philomena Kebec.

Philomena is a member of the Bad …

This is the 5-minute (in this case 8 minute) version of our episode on Nuclear Energy. Listen to this one if you want some quick takeaways while on the go, but then go check out the complete episode when you get a …

Nuclear Energy! In today’s episode we give you a deep dive into nuclear energy and why it may be our only way off of fossil fuels.

Like many others, when you think of nuclear you probably think of large scale accidents, …

What's the first emotion that comes to mind when you think of sharks?  For most people it's fear.  Fear of an open water attack.  A fear that has …

You’ve probably heard the disturbing stat before: we throw away 40% of our food here in the US.

And that’s a big problem on multiple fronts. For one, …

Welcome to Episode 4 of Animalia’s The American War on Wolves.

In this 4th and final episode of the series, we dig into what’s been happening in 2021 …

Welcome back to The American War on Wolves, a 4-part series chronicling the historic extermination of the critical gray wolf in the United States …

Welcome back to Episode 2 in our 4-part series: The American War on Wolves.

In this episode we are going to go back in time to the mid-1800s when …

We’re so excited to bring you our first ever mini-series here on Animalia.

The American War on Wolves

If you’re not already aware, 2021 has become a …

You’ve probably seen the “US Southern Border Crisis” plastered across news media the last few months. There is a surge of migrants coming from …

One of the most fascinating shifts happening right now in conservation biology is factoring in different cultures within certain species and the need …

The hottest trend in agriculture is indoor, controlled farming. Often called “vertical farming”. These are massive warehouses, some as large as …

If you are not already aware, California is a big, complicated state.  It's home to over 40 million people and if it were an independent nation, it …

This episode is hopefully going to forever change your prospective on rats!

Yes, the well known rodent that we often look at as pests in our day to …

The deforestation crisis in the Brazilian Amazon has been making headlines globally dating back to 2019. In fact, the latest finding - that the Amazon in Brazil is now officially producing more greenhouse gas than it …

If you are like us, you probably try to buy and consume organic food whenever you can.  Sometimes it's not available, sometimes it's a bit too expensive, and sometimes you might just wonder, "what exactly makes food …

You've heard this question a lot in the last few years.  What's killing the bees?  Why are they dying? How bad is this?
Well, while many articles share this headline, few actually explain it.

For starters, do you even …

The Polymita Picta is one incredible, beautiful snail you are gonna want to get to know!

It is native to Cuba and does some incredible work in …

Did you know that everyone uses the scientific method everyday, even when we don't realize it?  That's highly recommended when making any important decisions, however, it's not quite Citizen Science.  Citizen Science is …

The role of shifting our culture as citizens and consumers is incredible important in the fight to save this planet. That often starts with the …

In this episode we sit down with a Practitioner and Researcher from China who has dedicated herself to fully understanding the manufacturing of …

You may not have heard of WildAid but you probably have seen or heard of their work. In the battle against wildlife trafficking and poaching, while many other organizations focus on the supply side of the issue - …

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Here is a short excerpt from Bob.

Go ahead and check out the full episode for our complete discussion!

There is a false narrative out there that all conservatives stand against climate action and all liberals stand for it. Things are not so black and white and we are letting partisanship get in the way. While it’s true …

Welcome to Season 2 of the Animalia podcast, where we cover all things conservation, climate, and sustainability. We’re opening this season with a long overdue chat about waste and recycling. How much progress are we …

Ahhh 2020. The end is finally here.

It's been a painful and tumultuous year on so many fronts.  And while we are happy to turn the page forward into …

You may think of cotton as the dominant source of clothing and apparel. For a long time, I certainly did. However, synthetic fibers actually make up 63% of all the fibers used for the clothing industry worldwide. Why is …

Poaching, corruption, and climate change have caused havoc for many national wildlife parks throughout Africa.  So how can we revitalize them?  Is …

Ever wonder why it’s hard to talk about climate change in a way that is just simple and easy to understand for everyone around you? Why have we made this so hard and how to we fix it? Well you’re in luck, because the …

By now I'm sure everyone is familiar the terrifying size and scope of the 2020 wildfires in California. Over 9,000 different fires, over 4.5 million acres burned, tens of thousands of homes lost or people displaced, …

In this episode we discuss the fascinating world of poaching and wildlife trafficking detailed in the booked POACHED with author Rachel Nuwer.  

Rachel is an award winning journalist who covers conservation & …

Just in time for the tail end of election season, in this episode we take a break from our deep dives into core subject matters with scientists, conservationists, and advocates for the natural world. Instead, I share a …

By now, everyone is familiar with the May 26th incident in Central Park between Christian Cooper & Amy Cooper that went viral.  That video and the outcry it spurred was a catalyst to the launch of #BlackBirdersWeek, …

What is GiganticFuckingSolutions.com?

You'll have to talk to Gabi & Ben Kay to find out.  This incredible couple turned their careers in …

Feeling confused on how to determine what is actually sustainable or not?  You're not alone.  The issue of greenwashing - exaggerating, embellishing, or downright making up environmental claims - is probably worse in …

Indonesia is one of the fastest growing countries in the world, with nearly 280M people to date, close to the size of the UA. It's capital city, Jakarta, is now sinking. Due to it's local water system, poor city …

Julianne Hummelberg is Vice President at PowerPlant VC, a company that has invested in several plant-based food companies many of which are household …

For centuries, mankind has had a complicated relationship with elephants.  On one hand we greatly respect these magnificent animals, their cognitive ability, their social and emotional intelligence, their ability to …

In this episode we chat with Dr. Steven Murawksi and Dr. David Hollander about the oil spill off the coast of Mauritius and the lasting damages these …

Meet Niall McCann the most interesting man on Earth. 

He sailed across the Atlantic on a rowing boat. Adventures for a living and is an official Nat Geo Explorer.

McCann founded his own conservation, National Park …

What if your favorite meat could be cultured in a lab and created with much less environmental harm? Would you be down?

We chat with CEO of Finless …

The stigma surrounding mental health is starting to wane, but humans are not the only ones whose mental health can be afflicted. Like humans, dogs who suffer from conditions like anxiety or depression can self-harm and …

Katra Laidlaw (she/they) has always been inspired by  animals living parallel yet distinct lives and seeks to foster symbiosis between wildlife and humans wherever possible. Having studied the environment and theater in …

The 2019-2020 Australian Wildfires were some of the worst in the country's history.  Over 18 million hectares where burned - nearly the size of New Jersey - , over 400 million tonnes of carbon were released in the …

We're joined by Clemson University Distinguished Professor and Author Dr. J. Drew Lanham for an insightful conversation on scales of economy, …

We share our personal connections to the Black Lives Matter movement and how inextricably linked social justice and environmental justice are.

Check out this resource to deepen your anti-racism work: …

We're joined by YouTuber and Tik Toker Jake Colvin, whose ocean conservation and shrimp parasite removal videos have earned him almost 7 million …

For 20 years Gaya Roshan, has explored deep ecology through film and advisory work in the for-profit and non-profit sectors. With only two years of …

Ezra Gentle's new short Sanctuary highlights the story of a family of women in Namibia running Co'Lu'Bi Wildlife Sanctuary, rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing baboons back into the wild. 

James and Annalie chat …

We're joined by Paul Thomson, Conservationist and Co-Founder and Executive Director of Save Pangolins, to uncover the mysteries of the pangolin, a …

We chat with Conservationist, Ecologist, and Founder of Lonely Conservationists Jessie Panazzolo.

She's built a platform connecting a community of …

In this age of media overload how do we identify credible news sources? 

We chat with writer and environmental journalist Jeremy Hance, whose monthly …

James, Annalie, and Nare are joined by Latin American Sea Turtle Association's Nicki Wheeler, highlighting the chaos the Coronavirus has brought conservations worldwide and immediate ways to help them. 

Donate to save a …

James and Annalie dive into the ethics and science of consuming mollusks, is it vegan? And our thoughts on the vegan-environmental movement.

Hey all you cool cats and kittens! This week we're covering Tiger King and the complicated issue of big cat conservation. 

James and Annalie chat about the current state of animal vaccine testing and the innovations in bio-science propelling health and humane testing forward. 

In Animalia's first episode we chat about the effects of COVID-19 lock-ins and the flourishing of nature and reduced pollution. James and Annalie …