48 min
Comics in Environmental Education with Alex Hallatt CarbonSessions
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- Society & Culture
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of CarbonSessions, Jeremy and Rob talk to Alex Hallatt. Alex is a cartoonist and the creator of Arctic Circle, a syndicated comic strip about three penguins who have emigrated to the Arctic.
Jeremy, Rob, and Alex discuss the intersection of sustainability, environment, and art, emphasizing the power of comics in conveying complex ideas through simple panels.
The conversation explores Alex’ journey from biochemistry to cartooning, highlighting the importance of storytelling and art in raising environmental awareness.
They delve into the challenges of daily comic creation, the blend of art and science, and the role of comics in environmental education. Alex's work reflects a commitment to highlighting environmental themes and fostering community awareness and action towards sustainability.
To connect with Alex https://www.alexhallatt.com/
For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org
Want to join in the conversation?
Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.
Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!
You can download The Carbon Almanac free photobook "With Your Own Eyes: Climate Change In Photos" - Photos Collected And Curated With Love & Hope By People Like You.
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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté.
Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.
Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.
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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.
Episode Summary: In today’s episode of CarbonSessions, Jeremy and Rob talk to Alex Hallatt. Alex is a cartoonist and the creator of Arctic Circle, a syndicated comic strip about three penguins who have emigrated to the Arctic.
Jeremy, Rob, and Alex discuss the intersection of sustainability, environment, and art, emphasizing the power of comics in conveying complex ideas through simple panels.
The conversation explores Alex’ journey from biochemistry to cartooning, highlighting the importance of storytelling and art in raising environmental awareness.
They delve into the challenges of daily comic creation, the blend of art and science, and the role of comics in environmental education. Alex's work reflects a commitment to highlighting environmental themes and fostering community awareness and action towards sustainability.
To connect with Alex https://www.alexhallatt.com/
For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac (one of Amazon best-selling books of the year!), visit thecarbonalmanac.org
Want to join in the conversation?
Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.
Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!
You can download The Carbon Almanac free photobook "With Your Own Eyes: Climate Change In Photos" - Photos Collected And Curated With Love & Hope By People Like You.
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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté.
Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.
Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.
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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.
48 min