81 episodes
Life on Planet A Heidi and Bella
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A sustainability podcast for those with good intentions. A podcast about sustainability, the environment, politics and all the craziness that’s going on in the world. You’ll hear it all from the perspective of Bella, the marine ecologist and Heidi, the sustainability consultant. Whether you're working in the field or you have never heard of the term sustainability, welcome to Life on Planet A.
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#80: Running for the Wild: Erchana's Journey from Tip to Toe
Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the remarkable journey Erchana Murray-Bartlett, an athlete and environmental advocate who ran across Australia for a cause. Erchana started her 5 and a half month journey in August 2022 and finished in January 2023. Discover how her sporting background shaped her passion for the environment and the inception of her 'Running to End Extinction' campaign. Erchana shares personal experiences connecting her with Australia's wildlife, the chall...
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#79 Less Hooey More Dooey in Climate Tech Annelieke de Wit and Joey Faust
Dive deep into the world of climate tech funding with Annelieke de Wit, PhD, and Joey Faust in this insightful episode of Life on Planet A. Discover why climate tech is unique, its challenges, and potential solutions. Learn about the Australian and NZ context, the role of government, and the power of collaboration. Timestamps included for key topics. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more! Link to their journey - https://fundinginnovationinclimatetech.substack.com/0:00 - Joe...
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#78: Deep Sea Mining Unveiled with Vasser Seydel
🌱 Episode Highlights:The Oxygen Project's Mission: Vasser Seydel sheds light on the Oxygen Project's mission to ignite a community of climate champions and accelerate collective action through digital storytelling, activist trainings, and impact campaigns to build a climate-resilient tomorrow.Deep Sea Mining Demystified: Delve into the fascinating world of Deep Sea Mining as we unravel its intricacies. Vasser Seydel provides insights into the extraction processes, debunk the need for minerals...
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#77: The Road to a Green Australia: Insights and Innovations with Jae Lubberink
In this enlightening episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Jae Lubberink from the Blueprint Institute. We dive into a compelling conversation about Australia's energy policies, nuclear energy prospects, public private policy, policy and tech the importance of biodiversity conservation.🔍 Key Highlights:- Discover Jae's journey through the Startmates Fellowship and his impactful research at Blueprint Institute.- Delve into the complex world of nuclear energy in Australia and its potent...
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#76: The Future of Sustainable Agriculture and Design with Olrando Hayes
The future of sustainable agriculture and design with Orlando Hayes In this episode, we sit down with Orlando Hayes to unpack his groundbreaking work with CH4 Global and the award-winning Camada daybed. Orlando sheds light on CH4 Global's mission, their focus on designing sustainable facilities, and the vital role of seaweed to reduce methane in agriculture. You may have heard of feeding seaweed to cows in the news, this episode is a first hand look into what’s happening in the ind...
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#75 Reforming the Deep Sea with Emily Tewes from Sustainable Ocean Alliance
Delve into the intriguing world of deep sea mining and the complex negotiations surrounding it, with our guest Emily Tewes, from Sustainable Ocean Alliance. Join Life on Planet A as we plunge beneath the waves to uncover the untold stories of the International Seabed Authority,(ISA) the international body overseeing deep sea mining regulations.In episode, we spotlight the compelling stories of nations that are championing a call for moratorium in deep sea mining. With ...