Greenhouse Sass

Sandro, James, and Karan
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Greenhouse Sass Podcast

When Sandro Lallas, James Fuller, and Karan Shetty met in grad school studying environmental science, they used humor and sarcasm to cope with the increasingly dire reality of climate change and ecological collapse. They started this podcast, Greenhouse Sass, in order to educate about environmental issues through honest, irreverent conversations on the latest environmental headlines. Now environmental scientists, analysts, and professionals, they aim to use their position as experts to continue these nuanced, but comedic, discussions. Website: greenhousesass.com Instagram: @greenhouse_sass

  1. 28/09/2022

    Checking in on Ocean Health ft. Gage Clawson

    We're back, and checking in on how our oceans are doing with our good friend Gage Clawson, a data scientist at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) who almost literally quantifies the health of our oceans. This time, we're diving deep into some technical terms and even some dreaded math, as Gage explains the 2021 Global Ocean Health Index (OHI) and how one would even go about grading countries on the health of their coastlines. We also discuss marine aquaculture (mariculture) and the increasingly important role it will play in feeding the world's population despite potential sustainability pitfalls. Finally, Gage shares some hot takes on what species he believes is the true ruler of the Earth. *We recorded this episode earlier in 2021, but waited to release it until Gage's paper (linked below) was published. We were still a little new to podcasting at the time, and as such you may hear some background noise, like some loud cars and a local dog who apparently had a lot to say. Check out Gage's work here: Ocean Health Index  Clawson, G., et. al. (2022). Mapping the Spatial Distribution of Global Mariculture Production. Journal of Aquaculture. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquaculture.2022.738066 Original music by Karan Shetty.

    29 min

  2. 24/08/2022

    BONUS EPISODE - The Inflation Reduction Act

    At long last - some actual good news! Last week, President Biden signed the (confusingly-named) Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the largest investment into fighting climate change the U.S. has ever made. Although that's not a particularly high bar, considering we haven't really done anything to fight climate change before this. Nevertheless, the bill is a game-changer - it retains most of the climate provisions from the original Build Back Better plan, and sets the U.S. on track to slash greenhouse gas emissions 40% below 2005 levels in the next 8 years. In this episode, we kick back and discuss what's in this bill and what it means for our society moving forward. Original music by Karan Shetty Some more of Karan's thoughts on the Inflation Reduction Act and equity, based on his research: https://www.psehealthyenergy.org/news/blog/inflation-reduction-act-includes-key-strategies-to-align-climate-action-and-energy-equity/

    19 min

  3. 03/08/2022

    Gas Prices and the Future of Oil

    Is the price of gas gouging your wallet? Well us too. We have some answers but they may not be the ones you're looking for. In this episode, we navigate the messy world of oil and gas, how we got to $6.00/gallon at the pump, and the environmental implications these volatile oil prices could have. Original music by Karan Shetty

    28 min

  4. 08/06/2022

    The Future of Lake Michigan ft. Tara Jagadeesh

    We hear so much about climate impacts on the coasts, from wildfires and droughts in the west to hurricanes in the south and east. This episode, we veer out of our West Coast comfort zone and talk about things that are going wrong over in the Midwest. We're joined by our friend and Chicago native Tara Jagadeesh, who works with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. She talks to us about the threats facing Lake Michigan, including fluctuating lake levels, coastal erosion, and the extreme lengths Chicago has gone to rid itself of its sewage. Sit back, crack a beer, and enjoy as we explore a topic you've probably never thought about (we definitely haven't).  Original music by Karan Shetty

    40 min

  5. 11/05/2022

    Science Storytelling and Climate Resilience in Marine Life ft. Xochitl Clare

    On this episode of Greenhouse Sass, we sit down with PhD researcher, performing artist, and expert science communicator Xochitl Clare from the Marine Science Institute at UCSB. Xochitl studies how warming ocean waters affect a species of mollusk called the Kellet's Whelk, and draws upon her background as a theater artist to communicate her findings to everyone from schoolchildren to fishermen. We talk extensively about how scientists can be less nerdy and learn to integrate the arts and history in order to become more compelling, Anthony Bourdain-esque communicators (it's about building relationships!). Xochitl also gets deep into the science and discusses how the Kellet's Whelk (and potentially other creatures?) may be coping with climate change, and the economic and cultural implications this could have on human livelihoods from Santa Barbara to the Caribbean. Finally, a PG-rated, happy episode! To learn more about Xochitl and to stay updated on her upcoming aquatic and nautical adventures, check out her Instagram here: @xochitlclare Original music composed and recorded by Karan Shetty

    51 min

  6. 06/04/2022

    The Chile California Connection ft. Juan Silva

    In this episode, we talk about coastal planning with Juan Andrés Silva, a Chilean environmentalist and sociologist. He shares his thoughts on oceanfront development, fishing rights, indigenous knowledge, and what can be done to keep the Chilean coastline from becoming the next Orange County. Check out Juan's recently published paper on takeaways from implementing the Marine and Coastal Areas for Indigenous Peoples (MCAIP) policy in Chile: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2020.105233 Original music performed and recorded by Karan Shetty

    47 min

  7. 04/03/2022

    Relaxed Take - Corporate Social Responsibility ft. Tyanna Bui

    At the intersection of capitalism and environmentalism is friend and colleague Tyanna Bui, who currently works in corporate sustainability at Disney and specializes in helping companies reduce their carbon footprint. She sits down with us to answer the question "Can corporations do the right thing without a financial incentive?" Maybe not, but Tyanna chats with us about how her work balances both to hopefully make a better world for us all.  Check out Tyanna’s YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/channel/UC0-S-rMZbnpYRI-Y29eWtKA Original music written and performed by Karan Shetty.

    58 min
  8. Quick Take - Bacteria are Eating Plastic

    02/02/2022

    Quick Take - Bacteria are Eating Plastic

    In a rare display of not-horrible news, scientists have discovered bacteria have now expanded their list of delicacies to include plastics. Sandro, James, and Karan discuss how these bacteria do it and the implications these findings have on humanity's broader plastic waste issue. Spoiler alert - we're (probably) not saved. Works Cited: Zrimec, J., et.al. (2021). Plastic-Degrading Potential across the Global Microbiome Correlates with Recent Pollution Trends. American Society for Microbiology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.02155-21 Kaushal, J., et.al. (2021). Recent Insight into Enzymatic Degradation of Plastics Prevalent in the Environment: A Mini-Review. Cleaner Engineering and Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2021.100083 Rader, D. (2018). Are Plastic-Eating Bacteria the Solution to Ocean Pollution? It's Not that Simple, Science Shows. Environmental Defense Fund. https://www.edf.org/blog/2018/07/13/are-plastic-eating-bacteria-solution-ocean-pollution-its-not-simple-science-shows Original music written and performed by Karan Shetty.

    15 min
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When Sandro Lallas, James Fuller, and Karan Shetty met in grad school studying environmental science, they used humor and sarcasm to cope with the increasingly dire reality of climate change and ecological collapse. They started this podcast, Greenhouse Sass, in order to educate about environmental issues through honest, irreverent conversations on the latest environmental headlines. Now environmental scientists, analysts, and professionals, they aim to use their position as experts to continue these nuanced, but comedic, discussions. Website: greenhousesass.com Instagram: @greenhouse_sass

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  • Creator
    Sandro, James, and Karan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Sandro, James, and Karan
  • Show Website
    Greenhouse Sass

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