Climate Action Figures

John Whidden
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A safe place for youth to share steps they are taking to mitigate climate change.

  1. 2025-12-02

    Season 3, Episode 10: Fan Favourites

    John and creative consultant Kayla talk about audience favourite episodes. Featuring a discussion on pee cloths, COP 29 insights, and community feedback. Ends with a call for suggestions for a potential Season Four. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:54 Kayla's QuickFix: The Pee Cloth 03:07 Audience QuickFix Contributions 03:39 Favorite Episodes and Reflections 08:17 Listener Feedback and Highlights 14:26 Kayla and John's Favorite Episodes 16:26 Hope and Future of the Podcast 21:48 Conclusion and Call to Action https://www.avenuecalgary.com/top-20-under-20/2025/aryan-sharma/ climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    24 min

  2. 2025-11-25

    Season 3, Episode 9: Julia

    Join John Whidden as he introduces Julia who delves deep into the complexities of food systems, shares her work with Food Futures in Ottawa, and connects these systems to climate change. Julia also discusses youth activism, sustainable consumption, and finding hope in climate action. 00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures 00:29 QuickFix of the Week 00:54 Meet Julia: Youth Activist 01:54 Understanding Food Systems 04:59 Food Futures Initiative 07:19 Youth Engagement and Political Change 11:25 Food Systems and Climate Change 13:23 Can the Climate Crisis Be Solved? 15:58 Julia's Journey and Advice for Youth 19:31 Julia's Climate Action and Final Thoughts https://justfood.ca/food-futures-youth-council/ https://blogs.dal.ca/openthink/what-is-the-food-system-anyway-and-how-does-it-impact-the-environment/ climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    24 min

  3. 2025-11-18

    Season 3, Episode 8: Alida

    Join John Whidden on this week's episode of Climate Action Figures as he introduces Alida, a proactive high school student from Palo Alto. Learn about her journey in environmental activism, from joining the Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition to writing legislative proposals and being involved in the Stanford Deliberate Democracy Lab. Alida shares insights into the benefits and concerns of AI, her passion for business and sustainability, and her efforts in community education and engagement. 00:00 Introduction and QuickFix Highlight 01:38 Meet Alida: Vegan Challenges and Green Team Initiatives 02:54 Palo Alto Student Climate Coalition 06:55 AI and Environmental Impact 10:33 Legislation and Policy Advocacy 14:27 Stanford Deliberate Democracy Lab and Green Needs Map 20:52 Balancing Passion and Life 22:07 Hope and Future Aspirations 25:21 Conclusion and Call to Action https://www.globeaware.org/ https://anthromagazine.org/palo-alto-residents-rally-for-climate-change-superfund/ https://paloaltoscc.wixsite.com/my-site https://yipinstitute.org/fellowship https://deliberation.stanford.edu/climate-leaders-fellowship-high-school-students climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    26 min

  4. 2025-11-11

    Season 3, Episode 7: Day and Colleen

    John  interviews Day and Colleen on their mentorship project with CPAWS. They discuss planting native lawns, environmental conservation, and hosting a workshop on November 16th. Also featured: Linda's QuickFix tip on bird and butterfly-friendly gardens.  00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures 00:28 QuickFix from Linda: Bird and Butterfly Friendly Gardens 01:10 Meet Day and Colleen 01:41 Youth Conservation Collective: An Overview 02:41 Day's Journey into Environmentalism 04:21 The Native Lawn Project 05:02 The Social and Environmental Impact of Lawns 07:13 Promoting Native Lawns and Gardens 09:42 Personal Climate Actions and Inspirations 13:46 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events CPAWS’ Youth Conservation Collective: https://cpaws-southernalberta.org/education/youth-experiences/youth-conservation-collective/ Back to Our Roots Event: November 16, 2025: 3:00-4:30pm, Giuffre Family Library, Calgary climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    15 min

  5. 2025-11-04

    Season 3, Episode 6: Emma

    In this episode of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden introduces Emma, a representative from Re.Climate, an organization dedicated to climate change communications and research based at Carleton University in Ottawa. The discussion covers innovative recycling tips, effective communication strategies on climate change, and the importance of incorporating indigenous perspectives into climate action strategies. Emma shares her insights on a key project, Climate Ready Prairies, focused on helping communities adapt to extreme weather. She also delves into her PhD research on people's emotional connections with urban trees and their importance beyond environmental benefits. Emma emphasizes the role of human relationships in climate action and shares personal stories that inspire hope and community engagement. 00:00 Welcome to Climate Action Figures 00:27 QuickFix: Mike's Recycling Story 00:52 Meet Emma from Re.Climate 01:47 Re.Climate's Mission and Projects 03:15 Climate Ready Prairies and Indigenous Collaboration 06:00 Tips for Talking About Climate Change 13:25 Emma's PhD Research on Trees 20:15 Emma's Personal Climate Actions 21:24 Closing Thoughts and Hope for the Future https://climatewest.ca/ Building Prairie Resilience: helping communities to prepare for a changed and changing climate. https://sevgen.ca/ https://www.sandralamouche.com/ climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    23 min

  6. 2025-10-28

    Season 3, Episode 5: Brett

    In this final part of the Climate Action Figures series, John Whidden introduces Brett Weighill, a school administrator at Piikani Nation Secondary School. The episode highlights First Nations wisdom in sustainable practices, specifically focusing on a student-led greenhouse project involving traditional plants like sweetgrass. Brett shares his journey from aspiring ethnobotanist to facilitating this initiative, emphasizing the importance of cultural context in environmental research. The episode also features the involvement of Piikani students such as Gracie and MJ, highlighting the significance of integrating cultural education within scientific pursuits. 00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures 00:37 QuickFix: Be Food Smart 01:11 Meet Brett Weighill 02:14 Brett's Journey to Piikani Nation 05:35 Developing the Sweetgrass Program 10:39 Challenges and Successes 15:00 First Nations Perspectives on Environmentalism 26:52 The Role of Youth in Climate Action 29:49 Conclusion and Call to Action https://thenarwhal.ca/piikani-nation-sweetgrass/ https://www.goodplanetproject.com/profiles/resilienceinstitute, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCw7XOesKDM https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1384204/full https://www.facebook.com/people/PBOES/61565067209886/?_rdr, https://piikani.ca/ https://clean50.com/media-release-canadas-top-sustainability-award-releases-list-of-top-25-sustainability-projects-completed-across-canada-over-the-past-2-years/ climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    31 min

  7. 2025-10-21

    Season 3, Episode 4: MJ

    Join host John Whidden in this episode of Climate Action Figures as he interviews MJ, a junior high student from Piikani Nation, about his deep connection with his family, land, and Blackfoot culture. MJ shares insights on buffalo harvesting, the school greenhouse project, and his hopes for preserving the environment and his culture. 00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures 00:29 QuickFix of the Week 01:19 Meet MJ: A Name with History 02:08 Living Off the Land: Hunting and Harvesting 03:11 Buffalo Harvesting Traditions 04:56 School Greenhouse and Sweet Grass Program 06:24 Cultural Significance and Future Hopes 11:26 MJ's Climate Action and Hopes for the Future 12:34 Conclusion and Farewell climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    14 min

  8. 2025-10-14

    Season 3, Episode 3: Gracie Eagle Bear

    In this episode, John  interviews Gracie Eagle Bear, a Blackfoot high school senior with a mission to preserve her culture's traditions. Gracie discusses her spiritual journey, the significance of sweetgrass, and her aspirations to become a medicine woman. 00:00 Introduction to Climate Action Figures 00:36 QuickFix: Reusable Coffee Pods 01:04 Meet Gracie Eagle Bear 01:24 Gracie's Cultural Heritage and Music Interests 02:22 Honouring Pete Provost in Europe 06:07 Sweetgrass Knowledge Transfer Ceremony 08:21 Gracie's Aspirations as a Medicine Woman 12:54 Inspiration and Family Influence 13:35 Gracie's Role in the School Program 15:50 Future Hopes and Climate Action 19:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts climateactionfigures@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigures https://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/ https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures

    21 min
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A safe place for youth to share steps they are taking to mitigate climate change.

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  • Creator
    John Whidden
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    64
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    © 2025 Climate Action Figures
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