CarbonSessions Carbon Almanac Network

Episode Summary: Over billions of years, nature has amassed an extensive amount of knowledge. In this conversation on biomimicry, the hosts share some fascinating findings. They explore tactics developed by other living organisms, including plants, animals, and fungi, which have enabled these organisms to evolve, adapt, and thrive on our planet.
In this selected segment, Brian explains how camel nostrils might inspire energy-efficient cooling for buildings.
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To listen to the BBC show: 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter
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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Brian Tormey, Kristina Horning and Leekei Tang
Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US. 
Kristina is working on design theory and likes to use the design process in everything. Currently in Prague (where she is originally from) and her base is the US
Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. 
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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: in this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with Nina Davies, joining us from Bath (UK) and co-founder of The Green Runners, a running community making changes for a fitter planet. 
Launched on Earth Day in 2022, "The Green Runners" is a running community dedicated to promoting environmental sustainability and encouraging eco-friendly practices among runners. It was created in response to the urgency highlighted at COP26 in Glasgow. 
Conversation with Nina Davies, one of the co-founders, and CarbonSessions hosts, Leekei, Rob, and Jeremy. Highlights include: 
The joy and freedom gained from running Bob Graham Round How runners can use running practice as a platform to create a positive impact The Four Pillars of The Green Runners ‘Sportswashing’ and how The Green Runners called companies out 
Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community to spark significant environmental change. 
To find out more about The Green Runners go to https://thegreenrunners.com/ 
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Want to join in the conversation? 
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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté. 
Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.  
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: This is a segment from a previous episode in which Leekei and Jenn discussed how a vegetarian diet can help reduce carbon emission
After explaining how carbon emission is linked to meat consumption, Jenn and Leekei went on to discuss the environmental benefits of a vegetarian or flexitarian diet and how to implement gradually small changes in our daily eating habits.
At the end of their conversation, Jenn shared with Leekei an easy recipe to make oat milk quickly at home and with a relatively low cost.
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You can find out more on page 200, 203 and 207 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 243, 099 and 236
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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Leekei Tang
From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves. 
Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and a podcaster from Paris, France.
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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: Join us for a special 200th episode celebration of CarbonSessions!  
We've curated a buffet of standout segments from our extensive library, featuring intimate conversations with world-leading experts, best-selling authors, and everyday people just like you and me.  
Explore these highlights and dive into the full episodes for more inspiring content. 
Segments from the following episodes and speakers: 
Inma, Olabanji Grow A Food Forest Leekei, Seth, Olabanji Seth Godin on Better Climate Conversations and Creating Change: Celebrating our 100th Episode! Brian, Josh Sustainability Leadership And Intrinsic Motivation With Josh Spodek Tonya, Kristy, Katherine The Octopus' Gardens Brian, Jenn, Jason Living a life of ecological authenticity with Jason Angel Leekei, Brian, Kristina Biomimicry and Observing Nature to Find Solutions to Solve Environmental Problems Jenn, Leekei A Climate Mindset Should Not Lead to More Division Brian, Joe Living a Solarpunk Life to Create A Better Future with Joe Hines Olabanji, Steve Climate and Weather - part 2 Olabanji, Tania, Sam Golf Courses Elisa, Jenn, Jo, Rob Climate and Weather - part 1 Leekei, Jenn, Rob Toothpaste, Dentistry and Plastics Dan, Henk Henk Rogers, From Being Video Game Pioneer with Tetris to Architect of a Carbon-Free World with Blue Planet Alliance Kate, Katherine Carbon Positive Farming with Kate Field Jeremy, Hannah Charting a Hopeful Future with Data...

Episode Summary: This episode is an excerpt from a previous episode about How leaf blowers are a problem for the environment.
Having contributed to many areas of the Carbon Almanac, Jenn and Imma came together to discuss a number of different environmental issues.
In this episode, the problem with one piece of garden machinery is discussed; the leaf blower. The pollution from gasoline and noise, as well as the alternatives are covered. How communities can help each other provide different solutions to clearing up, or even making use of, the leaves which fall from our trees.
To listen to the full episode of this conversation, go here 
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You can find out more on page 90 of the Carbon Almanac and on the website you can tap the footnotes link and type in 034
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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Jenn Swanson and Imma Lopez.
From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and Community Connector, helping people help themselves.  
Imma is from Cádiz in the South of Spain, living in Aberdeen, Scotland. Imma is a sommelier, a poet, a podcaster, a mother, a slow food advocate, and an animist activist.
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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.

Episode Summary: in this episode of CarbonSessions, we dive deep into a conversation with César, co-founder of Clean Something For Nothing (CSFN).
With their innovative app, CSFN empowers individuals to clean nature, one bag of trash at a time. Their platform brings together a community of people, municipalities, and companies, fostering collaboration to create a cleaner and healthier environment for all.
César shares the inspiring mission of CSFN, where every small contribution toward removing litter counts as a step toward their collective objective—a testament to the power of shared responsibility.
Driven by their vision for a litter-free world, César and the CSFN team aim to build a conscious and collaborative society. They believe that together, we can create a world where nature flourishes in its purest form, ensuring future generations inherit a cleaner and healthier planet.
Tune in to learn how this impactful initiative harnesses the power of community to spark significant environmental change.
To find out more about CSFN go to https://cleansomethingfornothing.com/
You can also download the app and start a cleanup right away!
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Want to join in the conversation?
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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Brian Tormey, Jennifer Myers Chua, Olabanji Stephen, and Kristina Horning
Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.
Brian is a Real Estate Title Insurance Professional and Goat Farmer in the US.
Jennifer is a Torontonian and CCO of a conscious distribution company. She is also the co-founder of Goodbids, a tool that connects worthy causes with people who want to have fun supporting them.
Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work.
Kristina has a background in architecture and engineering. Currently in Prague (that it is where she is originally from) and her base is US.
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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.