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Nature is the Solution

The Nature Conservancy
Climate Change
Nature
The Nature Conservancy
Environmental Restoration
Freshwater Conservation
Natural Climate Solutions
Oyster Reefs
Massachusetts
Living Shorelines
Coastal Erosion
Ecological Resilience
Taunton River Watershed
Planetary Health
Marine Biodiversity
Flooding
Mashpee Wampanoag
Native Land Conservancy
Agrivoltaics
Public Health / Environment Interface
Appalachian Mountain Range

Nature is the Solution is a podcast from The Nature Conservancy that tells climate stories like a stubborn optimist. We shift the focus from fear to possibility, proving that hope, innovation, and nature itself are key to solving the challenges ahead.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes11Founded10 months ago
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Exciting news! Nature is the Solution is a finalist in the 2026 Signal Awards' Science category for Brand Storytelling.

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In this final episode of the season, we speak with Senator Bill Frist, Global Board Chair, and Catherine Machalaba, TNC’s first planetary health scientist, to explore how environmental change is becoming a defining public health challenge—and how nat... more

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Bill Frist
Former heart and lung transplant surgeon, former U.S. Senator, chair of The Nature Conservancy's Global Board
The Nature Conservancy (guest)
Episode: The Climate-Health Connection: Nature’s Role in Protecting People
Catherine Machalaba
Planetary health scientist
The Nature Conservancy
Episode: The Climate-Health Connection: Nature’s Role in Protecting People
Gargi Cooper
Medical Director for the Recuperative Care Program
Lynn Community Health Center
Episode: The Climate-Health Connection: Nature’s Role in Protecting People
Otis Wood
Forester from Longview Forest in Vermont, discussed land management and climate benefits
Longview Forest; Forest Stewardship partnerships
Episode: Nature's Climate Toolkit: Solutions in Plain Sight
Jack Lockhead
Local landowner in Conway, MA, illustrating private land stewardship
Private landowner; Conway, MA
Episode: Nature's Climate Toolkit: Solutions in Plain Sight
Peter Ellis
Director of Global Natural Climate Solutions Science for The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy
Episode: Nature's Climate Toolkit: Solutions in Plain Sight
Joe Sikowski
Farmer with an agrivoltaic farm in Hadley, Massachusetts
Independent farmer, agrivoltaics practitioner
Episode: Powering Tomorrow: Renewable Energy Rooted in Nature
Jake Marley
Solar developer leading the agrivoltaic project
Hyperion Systems
Episode: Powering Tomorrow: Renewable Energy Rooted in Nature
Brandon Barlow
East Coast Manager for Solar Operations at Engie
Engie
Episode: Powering Tomorrow: Renewable Energy Rooted in Nature

Host

Kris Sarri; Laura Marx; Chris Cary; Steve Long; Karen Lombard; Barbara Charry; Emma Gildesgame; Chris McGuire; Steve Kirk
Hosts of the program, presenting introductions and framing, with leadership in conservation and policy roles in Massachusetts and beyond.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Fabulous show about nature based solutions

    This show is going to give Ira Glass a run for his money! Amazing story, expertly produced, I can’t wait for the next episode. Will be upping my donations to the Nature Conservancy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CambLib
    United States9 months ago

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Audience-friendly explanations of complex topics.
Great host chemistry and clear policy relevance.
Strong field reporting with diverse expert voices.
Highly actionable, well-produced climate storytelling.
Engaging, hopeful framing around nature-based solutions.

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Apple Podcasts
#96
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#51
Norway/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#109
Belgium/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#186
New Zealand/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#222
Sweden/Science/Nature

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Rivers Reconnected: Healing Waterways and All They Support
Q: So, this conversation in Taunton started over flooding risk. Did you find that people were able to think and care about other factors other than flooding?
No, the community focused primarily on safety concerning flooding rather than ecological factors.
Rivers Reconnected: Healing Waterways and All They Support
Q: What does river connectivity actually mean, and why are we talking about it?
Rivers are like arteries for the earth, carrying essential substances and sustaining ecosystems.
Oysters at Work: Reefs and Farmers Reviving our Coast
Q: What have you seen in the research about the benefits of these oyster farms?
Chris Sherman discusses research showing that oyster farms can increase habitat and support higher fish populations compared to areas without farms.
Oysters at Work: Reefs and Farmers Reviving our Coast
Q: What makes an oyster hard to sell?
Nick Turner explains that the market prefers smaller cocktail-size oysters, making oversized ones difficult to sell, but they can contribute to restoration efforts instead.
Oysters at Work: Reefs and Farmers Reviving our Coast
Q: Can you just introduce yourself for the mic?
Emma Greenbeach, the executive director and shellfish biologist for the Martha's Vineyard Shellfish Group, introduces herself and explains the oyster restoration work being done.

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The show centers on nature-based solutions to climate and health challenges, often pairing scientific context with real-world projects. Guests range from planetary health experts and conservation scientists to indigenous leaders and policy actors, illustrating how ecosystems, communities, and policy interact to build resilient futures. A standout throughline is turning conservation into practical, scalable action—whether restoring marshes, guiding wildlife connectivity, or aligning energy development with ecological health. Listeners can expect accessible explanations of complex environmental issues, concrete field stories, and a hopeful emphasis on collaboration and community engagement rather than doom and gloom.

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1. Bill Frist
2. Catherine Machalaba
3. Gargi Cooper
4. Otis Wood
5. Jack Lockhead
6. Peter Ellis
7. Joe Sikowski
8. Jake Marley

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