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People Places Planet

Environmental Law Institute
Climate Change
Environmental Justice
Environmental Law
Plant-Based Proteins
Sustainability
Environmental Law Institute
Environmental Policy
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Food Waste
IUU Fishing
Defensores Ambientales
COP28
Environmental Protection Agency
Wetlands
Circular Economy
Held V. Montana
Acuerdo De Escazú
Renewable Energy
PFAS
Public Health

Welcome to People Places Planet, ELI's leading environmental podcast. We talk to leading experts across sectors who share their solutions to the world's most pressing environmental problems. Tune in for the latest environmental law, policy, and governance developments.

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Geothermal energy is having a moment. As demand for reliable, always-on power grows alongside data centers and electrification, new drilling technologies are unlocking geothermal's potential far beyond its traditional strongholds in California, Nevad... more

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Forever chemicals are everywhere — in your carpet, your cookware, your cosmetics, and increasingly, your drinking water. PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — have been building up in our environment, our water, and our bodies for decades. And... more

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The fashion and textiles industry accounts for up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, consumes 93 billion cubic meters of water annually, and generates 92 million tons of waste each year — yet only 1% of textiles are recycled back into new pro... more

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The Toxic Substances Control Act is the cornerstone of chemical regulation in the United States — but for most of its existence, it was widely considered unenforceable. In this episode of People, Places, Planet's Explained series, host Sebastian Duqu... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Lutken
Science fellow at the Environmental Law Institute; energy and energy transition expert
Environmental Law Institute
Episode: Next Generation Geothermal: The Technologies Driving the Momentum
Susannah Dibble
Staff attorney at the Environmental Law Institute; regulatory and policy expert
Environmental Law Institute
Episode: Next Generation Geothermal: The Technologies Driving the Momentum
Jim Kenney
Secretary, New Mexico Environment Department
New Mexico Environment Department
Episode: Forever Chemicals, State Solutions: New Mexico's PFAS Playbook
Gregory Smithkier
Assistant General Counsel, New Mexico Environment Department
New Mexico Environment Department
Episode: Forever Chemicals, State Solutions: New Mexico's PFAS Playbook
Zachary Ogaz
General Counsel, New Mexico Environment Department
New Mexico Environment Department
Episode: Forever Chemicals, State Solutions: New Mexico's PFAS Playbook
Sarah Morley
Strategic engagement manager at WRAP Americas
WRAP
Episode: Designing for the Future: Circular Strategies Reshaping Fashion and Textiles
Mark Sumner
Head of textiles for WRAP's activities
WRAP
Episode: Designing for the Future: Circular Strategies Reshaping Fashion and Textiles
Linda Breggin
Senior Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute and Director of the Center for State and Local Governance
Environmental Law Institute
Episode: Designing for the Future: Circular Strategies Reshaping Fashion and Textiles
Lynn Bergeson
Managing partner at Bergeson & Campbell; TSCA expert
Bergeson & Campbell
Episode: TSCA, Explained

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Sebastian Duque Rios
Host of People Places Planet; Environmental Law Institute

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    People Places Planet Podcast, highlights all energy and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Encouraging and insightful

    Sometimes the challenges facing our planet can seem insurmountable, but People Places Planet shines a light on the innovative solutions and bold actions people are taking every day to fight back. An encouraging listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States6 years ago

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Presents rigorous analysis with useful context for policymakers and practitioners.
Insightful and practical, with expert guests who translate law into real-world impact.
Shines a light on innovative solutions and bold actions tackling environmental challenges.

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Earth Day's Legacy: Rebuilding Environmental Governance for the 21st Century
Q: How does ELI balance long‑term research with real‑time regulatory changes?
ELI connects dots across disciplines to show how rapid changes fit into a long‑term arc, prioritizing thoughtful, evidence‑based dialogue over day‑to‑day journalism, and creating safe spaces for stakeholders to discuss evolving frameworks.
Designing for the Future: Circular Strategies Reshaping Fashion and Textiles
Q: What does a circular economy look like in practice for textiles, and what pillars guide this shift?
A circular economy keeps products in use through design for durability, repair, remaking, and recyclability at end of life. The four pillars are reducing material impacts, optimizing resources, designing for longevity, and designing for recovery, with a focus on consumer behavior and collaborative, pre-competitive industry action.
Designing for the Future: Circular Strategies Reshaping Fashion and Textiles
Q: Fantastic. To ground our listeners, can you walk us through the life cycle of a typical garment and identify where the largest environmental impacts occur?
The life cycle includes growing cotton (high water and chemical use), spinning into yarn, weaving/knitting fabric, dyeing, cutting and sewing, distribution, use, and end-of-life disposal. Hotspots occur during cotton cultivation, dyeing, and the consumer use phase, with end-of-life disposal also contributing significantly; the aim is to map these hotspots and intervene where impacts are highest.
Wetlands Under Threat: Local Tools for Protecting Wetlands in a Post-Sackett World
Q: How does the Quad Cities project use data to drive decisions about where to protect wetlands?
They built an ecological corridor tool that combines climate projections, hydrology, and land features to identify unprotected high-value areas for conservation, and then link these findings to hazard mitigation planning to inform policy changes and potential funding.
Wetlands Under Threat: Local Tools for Protecting Wetlands in a Post-Sackett World
Q: What were Bluffton's key takeaways from implementing the 25-foot buffer and then expanding to 50 feet?
Bluffton's experience shows the value of phased implementation, early mapping updates to reveal previously unrecognized wetlands, and strong legal and community partnerships to accelerate adoption, with public engagement essential to garner support.

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What is People Places Planet about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on environmental law, policy, and governance, often hosting legal scholars, practitioners, and cross-sector experts. Topics frequently cover environmental justice, toxics regulation, conservation, indigenous rights, ocean governance, and the role of private sector governance in sustainability. Notable threads include data-driven defender protection, equity-focused energy transitions, and the evolving interplay between state and federal authority in environmental matters. A distinctive angle is tying practical litigation, policy design, and governance frameworks to real-world outcomes for communities and ecosystems, with a strong emphasis on data, accountability, and measurable impact. Potential listeners will likely app... more

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7. Mark Sumner
8. Linda Breggin

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