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Mongabay Newscast

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Biodiversity
Deforestation
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Environmental Reporting
Climate Crisis
Rewilding
Climate Change
Wildlife Conservation
Crime Reporting Techniques
Independent Journalism
Media Objectivity
Ecosystem Restoration
Environmental Justice
Peruvian Amazon
Social Media Impact
Misinformation
Accountability In Journalism
Ireland
Conservation
Brazilian Amazon

News and inspiration from nature’s frontline, featuring inspiring guests and deeper analysis of the global environmental issues explored every day by the Mongabay.com team, from climate change to biodiversity, tropical ecology, wildlife, and more. The show airs every other week.

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Latest Episodes

Recent and major shifts in international environmental policies and programs have historical precedent, but the context of global environmental degradation and climate change presents a planetary risk that’s new, say Sunil Amrith. A professor of hist... more

A new framework for considering the needs of the “more-than-human world” when designing human-made systems is “ecological empathy,” the focus of Lauren Lambert, founder of Future Now, a sustainability consulting firm.

Her research, Ecological empat... more

Middle and working-class citizens in nations across the globe are feeling their purchasing power diminish while billionaires hoard historically high levels of wealth. People are looking for economic solutions out of the inequity that are in line with... more

A paper in the journal Nature Climate Change concludes there is limited accountability for corporations that fail to achieve their climate change mitigation targets. The analysis shows 9% of company decarbonization plans missed their goals, while 31%... more

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Recent Guests

Ketan Joshi
Researcher and communications consultant focused on corporate accountability and climate commitments
Episode: How corporations meet their climate targets, on paper
Zara McDonald
Biologist and founder of the Felidae Conservation Fund
Felidae Conservation Fund
Episode: Bobcats provide health benefits for ecosystems and humans, but are largely misunderstood
Ashoka Mukpo
Staff features writer at Mongabay
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Episode: How law enforcement in Africa's protected areas is part of a larger culture in conservation
Anthony James
Creator and host of The RegenNarration podcast, with a background in agroecological and sustainable land use
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Episode: Turning problems into solutions for culture and agriculture, with Anthony James
Christiana Figueres
Former Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC and one of the co-hosts of the podcast Outrage and Optimism
Episode: Christiana Figueres helped deliver the Paris Agreement and remains optimistic on climate action
Charlotte Streck
Co-founder and director of Climate Focus
Climate Focus
Episode: A new tropical forest conservation fund has great potential
Frederic Hache
Lecturer in sustainable finance at Sciences Po
Sciences Po
Episode: A new tropical forest conservation fund has great potential
Todd Smith
Ex-airline pilot and co-founder of Safe Landing, advocating for climate-conscious transitions in aviation.
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Episode: Grounded: This pilot quit flying to help the aviation industry change, for the better
Elizabeth Mendenhall
Associate professor in the Department of Marine Affairs
University of Rhode Island
Episode: Don't call it the ‘high seas treaty’: New oceans agreement should center biodiversity, expert says

Hosts

Mike DeGirolamo
Co-host of the Mongabay Newscast, who brings insights and expert commentary on environmental issues, engaging with various topics related to nature and biodiversity.
Rachel Donald
Co-host of the Mongabay Newscast, known for her interviews and discussions that highlight vital environmental topics and the work of various experts in the field.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Incredible journalism

    Top quality reporting on the biggest environmental issues. I’m a regular listener. This podcast expands my thinking and is inspirational to my work as a conservationist and as a songwriter. Mongabay covers critical environmental issues that mainstream media tends to ignore.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyler Mahard
    United States2 months ago
  • Some of the best reporting not always covered elsewhere

    Amazing reporting of super relevant issues that do not always get coverage in other forums. Thank you very much for the hard work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HTR4444
    South Korea3 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Environmental journalism at its best. Delves deeply into critical issues impacting the natural world and our role in it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kpm703
    United States9 months ago
  • Pleasure!

    I’ve found your reporting so very interesting & essential to survival for many! Keep reporting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tahoe Brenda
    United Statesa year ago
  • Environmental stories that deserve our attention

    The interviews and background information provided with each podcast is a wonderful approach to highlighting important stories that often overlooked. Episode 44 about Mexico’s Ejidos community for instance. Great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T Drinker
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners commend the podcast for its thorough reporting on critical environmental issues rarely covered by mainstream media.
Listeners find the discussions motivating and educational, especially regarding actionable steps in conservation efforts.
The podcast is noted as a valuable resource for individuals passionate about nature and climate action.
There is a consistent appreciation for the journalistic integrity and depth of analysis presented in each episode.
The mix of expert guests provides diverse perspectives that enrich the understanding of conservation challenges.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#74
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#57
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#77
Canada/Science/Nature
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#78
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#115
Germany/Science/Nature
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#146
France/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Degrowth’s benefits in Barcelona are getting noticed across the globe
Q: What do you wish more people knew about how degrowth specifically works within the planetary boundaries?
It's crucial to question beliefs around technological solutions to energy transitions and to reconsider the amount of consumption and its impact on planetary health.
Degrowth’s benefits in Barcelona are getting noticed across the globe
Q: What surprised you the most in researching degrowth and conducting these interviews?
The interesting aspects of degrowth were in how it connects issues of climate justice to social justice and how it addresses the interconnectedness of various societal crises.
How corporations meet their climate targets, on paper
Q: What does the Nature paper suggest about corporate accountability for climate targets?
The Nature paper found limited accountability, indicating that while some companies met their targets, many miss them and lack actual emissions reduction efforts.
How corporations meet their climate targets, on paper
Q: What are you seeing happening with climate targets and why are corporations abandoning them?
Ketan Joshi explains that many companies are not genuinely changing their emissions to meet targets and some are deleting their commitments entirely.
Bobcats provide health benefits for ecosystems and humans, but are largely misunderstood
Q: What can people do to help mitigate human-wildlife conflict?
Zara emphasizes public awareness and understanding of bobcats' role in ecosystems as crucial in reducing conflicts with these animals.

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Focused on pressing environmental issues, this podcast offers a blend of journalistic integrity and expert insights into various topics such as wildlife conservation, biodiversity, climate change, and tropical ecology. Through deep conversations with notable guests, including renowned scientists and activists, it highlights critical situations affecting nature worldwide, emphasizing the interconnectedness of human actions and ecological health. The show seeks to empower listeners with knowledge, encouraging greater awareness and engagement in environmental activism.

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