A Climate Change with Matt Matern Matt Matern's Environmental Advocacy Podcast

Matt Matern, Walter Lamb, and Bruce Robertson discuss Bayona Wetlands preservation, highlighting the need for community involvement, local activism, and political support.

David Doniger from the Natural Resources Defense Council discusses the impact of the Clean Air Act, the Supreme Court's decision to limit the EPA’s authority. He cites actions by the Biden Administration (like the Inflation Reduction Act) and urges continued advocacy and accountability for environmental policies.

To learn more about David Doniger’s work, visit: https://www.nrdc.org/

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Matt Matern interviews Nadia Colburn, acclaimed poet, writer and activist, who links her personal experiences to broader societal challenges through poetry.

They discuss the impact of personal awakenings on environmental awareness and the vital role of art, like poetry, in activism.

Jayda G, a Grammy-nominated musician and environmental advocate, discusses her documentary "Blue Carbon" with Matt Matter on his climate change program. The film explores mangrove ecosystems globally, highlighting their significance in combating climate change. Jada emphasizes the fusion of music and nature in her work, aiming to inspire hope and awareness.

She shares experiences from filming in locations like Florida, Vietnam, Colombia, Brazil, and France, underscoring the importance of community-driven conservation efforts. Through her music and social media presence, Jada spreads awareness about environmental issues and encourages action.

Daniel Gutierrez, CEO of Saving the Amazon, discusses reforestation and the fight against Amazon’s 17% deforestation with Matt Matern. Founded in 2015, the NGO, working with indigenous communities in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, has planted over 674,000 trees. 

Jared Lipworth of Tangled Bank Studios talks with Matt Matern about his environmental storytelling passion. He explains the studio's goal to inspire action through the "Wild Hope" series, emphasizing biodiversity and local conservation successes. 

Lipworth addresses a wide range of topics from the ecological impacts of krill farming on whales to the effectiveness of the Billion Oyster Project in New York.