What's the Big Deal?

Sophie Sumner
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What's the Big Deal exposes you, the listener, to the complex topic of climate change through a variety of topics. Whether it be transportation or consumerism, we all play a major role in our climate crisis. However, how can we even help? Learn from a curious High school student accompanied each week by professionals in the field to answer the big question, what's the big deal.

Episodes

  1. 12/06/2025

    Future Visions: Waste Management in Victoria (PT 2)

    Welcome to this very special revival episode of What's the Big Deal! I chose a podcast format for my Transformative Climate Action (TCA430) class project, and discuss what my ideal future of waste in Victoria looks like. Spoiler alert: It benefits both nature and humans! Unfortunately, I was unable to squeeze all the sources I used to create and influence this project inside the episode, or this bio. You can find them in the Google Drive linked below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QDaRK0YL8cVM0SnF_mlrDZa4dYdJx5la?usp=sharing The audio is a little shotty, but I hope you enjoy my thoughts anyways!

    13 min

  2. 11/28/2025

    Future Visions: Waste Management in Victoria (PT 1)

    Welcome to this very special revival episode of What's the Big Deal! I chose a podcast format for my Transformative Climate Action (TCA430) class project, and discuss what my ideal future of waste in Victoria looks like. Spoiler alert: It benefits both nature and humans! Peer Review Instructions: 1) Personal Strengths + Weakness I think my project has a very strong, well-resourced back-bone, however, I was unable to communicate where I got all my sources from within the time limit given. Another strength I see in the project is engagement. I spoke quite fast and moved from subject to subject which keeps my audience engaged and listening. A weakness is that I was unable to insert my interview clip within my main project which is unfortunate because Dr. Gutberlet has great insight into this topic! 2) Helpful Peer Feedback + Tone Ask questions on anything that might have been unclear or confusing while I was speaking. Additionally, issues or suggestions to improve the quality of content is appreciated. Are there any sections or times that felt unnecessary and need to be cut? Unfortunately, I was unable to squeeze all the resources I used to create my project in this bio. You can instead find them in the Google Drive linked below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1QDaRK0YL8cVM0SnF_mlrDZa4dYdJx5la?usp=sharing I will be sharing a revised version of this episode once I complete my peer review portion of the class, so stay tuned for that!

    13 min

  3. 01/17/2023

    Under the Surface: A Deep Dive Into Our Ocean's Ecosystem

    What is really happening to our oceans as a result of climate change? The ocean is home to 94% of all life on Earth, and yet we're doing so little to protect it. Learn all about how the ocean has been fighting climate change, what the media has been telling us, and how we can tackle this issue by changing our mindset. Check out Andrew on his podcast and social media: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mE8fDuPv6OiTZ64EfIob9?si=0848bdf4867a4224 https://www.instagram.com/howtoprotecttheocean/

    1 hr

  4. 01/05/2023

    Combating Consumerism

    Fast fashion is a leading issue in our climate crisis. 100 Billion items of clothing are being produced each year and yet we are oblivious to the companies doing it. Learn the reality of Greenwashing, and how truly wasteful the wedding industry can be, as well as how you can combat consumerism easily. Check out Rachel/Crescendo Floral Studio on social medial: https://www.instagram.com/crescendofloralstudio/ Fast facts on fast fashion and consumerism: https://d1fdloi71mui9q.cloudfront.net/BgIWDyOTMalHSrIjzNDe_Sustainable%20Brands%20For%20The%20Holidays!.pdf https://earth.org/fast-fashion-facts/ My article on H&M (the ethics and morality about it!) : https://langleyschoolsca-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/personal/ssumner9745_langleyschools_ca/Documents/H%26M%20Ethics%20and%20Morality.docx?d=w6ed5c8ba4b314bc08954f8558deba774&csf=1&web=1&e=sCJlsb

    26 min

  5. 12/22/2022

    Climate Change 101: What's the Big Deal?

    Climate change is one of the biggest problems facing society today. Come get a simple introduction to climate change and the effects that come with it, learn how to make simple lifestyle changes that can help you live better for the earth in the long run- and find the meaning to the question; what's the big deal? Learn more on your own through the UN's website: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange

    27 min
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What's the Big Deal exposes you, the listener, to the complex topic of climate change through a variety of topics. Whether it be transportation or consumerism, we all play a major role in our climate crisis. However, how can we even help? Learn from a curious High school student accompanied each week by professionals in the field to answer the big question, what's the big deal.

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  • Creator
    Sophie Sumner
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sophie Sumner
  • Show Website
    What's the Big Deal?