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Artwork for Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative

Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative

Mia Funk
Climate Change
Sustainability
Biodiversity
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Crisis
Animal Rights
Environmental Education
Capitalism
Nature
Environmental Justice
Compassion
Renewable Energy
Technology
Neanderthals
Mental Health
Happiness
Democracy
Regenerative Agriculture
Creativity

The story of our environment may well be the most important story this century. We focus on issues facing people and the planet. Leading environmentalists, organizations, activists, and conservationists discuss meaningful ways to create a better and more sustainable future.

Participants include EARTHDAY.ORG, Greenpeace, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, PETA, European Environment Agency, Peter Singer... more

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Artwork for Sustainability, Climate Change, Renewable Energy, Politics, Activism, Biodiversity, Carbon Footprint, Wildlife, Regenerative

Latest Episodes

After 40 years of reporting on the world's most pressing ecological crises, you might expect Fred Pearce to be a cynic. Instead, he’s one of our greatest advocates for hope.

If you follow the news about the environment, it’s easy to feel a sense of ... more

Today, on Earth Day, we explore the Living World—a reality where we are not merely on a planet, but are a moving part of its very metabolism. We travel from the High Sierras with Paul Hawken to the forests of Costa Rica with Thomas Crowther. Guided b... more

Why does our economy treat environmental destruction as an inevitable side effect rather than a massive design flaw? How can shifting our focus from polarizing "talkers" to practical "builders" literally save the planet? We are repeatedly told that t... more

“In the book I spend a bunch of time basically teaching skills and teaching frameworks of thinking. Not to indoctrinate, it's not a framework like an ideology where you need to believe exactly these things. This is a lot more about how does one use t... more

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Recent Guests

Fred Pearce
Veteran environmental journalist, environment consultant for New Scientist, contributor to The Guardian
New Scientist, The Guardian
Episode: A Handbook for Climate Hopefuls with Veteran Environmental Journalist FRED PEARCE
Thomas Crowther
Ecologist, forest and biodiversity researcher
ETH Zurich / Forest biodiversity researcher
Episode: We Are Becoming Earth: Scientists, Writers, Musicians, Environmentalists & Indigenous Voices on the Living World
Merlin Sheldrake
Biologist and author, ecological thinking on fungi
Independent researcher/author
Episode: We Are Becoming Earth: Scientists, Writers, Musicians, Environmentalists & Indigenous Voices on the Living World
Paula Pinot
Environmental advocate and writer
Episode: We Are Becoming Earth: Scientists, Writers, Musicians, Environmentalists & Indigenous Voices on the Living World
Hans Bruyninckx
Environment and climate policy expert
European Environment Agency
Episode: We Are Becoming Earth: Scientists, Writers, Musicians, Environmentalists & Indigenous Voices on the Living World
Bill Hare
Climate policy scientist and communicator
Carbon Tracker/Climate Analytics
Episode: We Are Becoming Earth: Scientists, Writers, Musicians, Environmentalists & Indigenous Voices on the Living World
Alice Schmidt
Researcher/academic associated with ecosystem and climate discussions
Episode: We Are Becoming Earth: Scientists, Writers, Musicians, Environmentalists & Indigenous Voices on the Living World
Tom Chi
Physicist, designer, investor; founding partner of At One Ventures
At One Ventures
Episode: Why Do We Listen to the Talkers More Than the Builders Saving the Planet? - Physicist, Designer, Investor TOM CHI - Highlights
Eliza Disbro
Guest contributing editor, associate interviews producer
The Creative Process / University collaborations
Episode: Climate Capital: Investing in the Tools for a Regenerative Future - TOM CHI, Google X Co-founder, Founding Partner At One Ventures

Host

Mia Funk
Host and artist, educator and activist who engages diverse voices in discussions on environmental issues and sustainability.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 549 ratings
  • Compelling and Culturally Relevant

    Thoughtfully curated and full of interesting information, this podcast is incredibly insightful in its blend of science, storytelling, and activism. The Creative Process podcast on sustainability, politics, and more, expertly balances education and optimism, focusing on progress, innovative solutions, and the power of individual and collective action. The hosts are knowledgeable and passionate, and every episode is as thought-provoking as it is inspiring. So, whether you're an activist or a casu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S Pruitt
    United Statesa year ago
  • Educational

    The episodes here not only explore the physical concerns with the world but also change the spiritual and mental. It’s so important to understand where mentalities come from the significance of the heart and mind in developing and contributing to state of the world we now live in. I really appreciate the broad area of topics and perspectives this podcast offers and the focus on humanity. I highly recommend listening to podcast by Srivastava, very moving and profoundly wise.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaschaNNN
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listen

    For those who want to learn more about the environment, climate change, and protesting for environmental rights, the One Planet podcast provides more than enough to keep listeners engaged and informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Branbb27
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast

    This podcast covers such a broad spectrum of topics and events in today’s world. The guests are incredibly bright and a joy to listen to. Very educational, would definitely recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    peytondejardin
    United Statesa year ago
  • Insightful and Enjoyable

    This podcast really invites me as a listener to reevaluate our position as the “dominator” of this world. Always stay humble since there’s plenty of things we don’t know about yet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GrootXXX
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Unique blend of artistic and academic perspectives makes each episode impactful.
Compelling and full of insightful information on sustainability and activism.
Engaging interviews with experts and activists motivate listeners to take real action for the planet.
Educational and profound discussions on climate challenges and community action.

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Why Do We Listen to the Talkers More Than the Builders Saving the Planet? - Physicist, Designer, Investor TOM CHI - Highlights
Q: How do we move past climate anxiety and into actionable solutions?
Tom Chi emphasizes focusing on practical builders and hands-on action, leveraging rapid prototyping, design thinking, and education that centers depth and real-world impact to translate concern into tangible climate solutions.
How Flowers Made Our World: DAVID GEORGE HASKELL on Deep Time, Plant Intelligence & Listening to the Living World
Q: How do you balance scientific detail with poetic storytelling in your writing about flowers?
Haskell says poetry helps honor the living world and makes scientific ideas accessible; he aims to weave sensory experience with empirical observation to reveal coherence between science and embodiment in the forest and garden.
How Flowers Made Our World: DAVID GEORGE HASKELL on Deep Time, Plant Intelligence & Listening to the Living World
Q: What are your reflections on plant consciousness and the consciousness of trees and mycelial networks, and how do you connect this to your broader work?
He describes consciousness as a property emerging from networked relations, not a single mind, and notes that forest communities and soil ecosystems exhibit intelligent behavior that is real but distinct from human consciousness; he emphasizes interspecies communication and the ethical imperative to respect non-human agency.
How Flowers Made Our World: DAVID GEORGE HASKELL on Deep Time, Plant Intelligence & Listening to the Living World
Q: So David, what started you on this journey of trying to understand life? And why did you focus on flowers to tell the story of us?
David explains the flowers as the great untold story, arguing that flowering plants built many modern ecosystems and underpin human life, particularly through calories and ecological networks; he uses the book's cast of flower characters to illustrate how plants drive complexity and our own origins.
Games that Help Us Reconnect with Nature, Our Sense of Wonder & Play with C. THI NGUYEN
Q: What are the implications of AI for creativity and how should we engage with new tools?
AI can augment human creativity when used as a tool under human control to explore new possibilities, but it should not replace the human processes and imagination that give art and play their meaning.

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This podcast presents in-depth discussions around pressing environmental issues, focusing on the intersection of climate change, activism, and sustainability. It features interviews with a diverse array of experts including environmentalists, activists, and educators who explore meaningful solutions to the challenges facing our planet. Notably, it emphasizes collaboration with students and universities worldwide, which adds an educational dimension to the dialogues. The content spans topics such as biodiversity, renewable energy, politics affecting environmental policies, and regenerative practices, making it a valuable resource for those passionate about creating a sustainable future.

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1. Fred Pearce
2. Thomas Crowther
3. Merlin Sheldrake
4. Paula Pinot
5. Hans Bruyninckx
6. Bill Hare
7. Alice Schmidt
8. Tom Chi

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