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Second Nature

Commons
Climate Change
Sustainability
Sustainable Living
Plant-Based Eating
Microplastics
Climate Anxiety
Fast Fashion
Fossil Fuels
Climate Gender Gap
Plastic Pollution
Gender Inequality
Climate Crisis
Food Waste
Mental Health
Libraries
Environmental Responsibility
Community Gardens
Plant-Based Cheese
Overconsumption
Water Pollution

How can we live sustainably in an unsustainable world? Second Nature is a podcast by Commons exploring how our sustainable choices impact our lives and the planet. Every week hear how listeners are taking public transit, composting food waste, eating more plant-based meals and practicing deconsumption to create the kind of world they want to live in. We'll calculate the carbon impact of collective... more

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When data centers come to town, power bills go up, the water supply gets squeezed, and emissions start to rise. It's no wonder seven in ten Americans don't want one in their backyard. In the midst of this AI gold rush, many tech companies are taking ... more

You don't have to look much further than your grocery receipt to see how climate change can affect our food supply chain. But some of the key drivers of climate change are sitting right in our carts. It's a chicken-or-egg debacle that we're happy to ... more

The word "clean" on your shampoo bottle means exactly nothing — legally, anyway. The U.S. has taken so long to update regulations that it's created a huge gap between what consumers want — products without toxic chemicals — and what the government re... more

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Recent Guests

Abre Connor
Environmental justice and civil rights attorney, director of the Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at the NAACP
NAACP
Episode: The Data Center Next Door
Maggie Baird
Founder of Support and Feed
Support and Feed
Episode: How Cows and Congress are Raising Your Grocery Bill
Marcy Thrasch
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Episode: How Cows and Congress are Raising Your Grocery Bill
Lindsay Dahl
Chief Impact Officer at Ritual; environmental health advocate
Ritual
Episode: Can We Shop Our Way to "Clean"?
Molly Barton
Listener contributor sharing climate-related initiatives
Planet Patrol (listener group)
Episode: Can We Shop Our Way to "Clean"?
Nita C. Crawford
Professor of international relations, University of St. Andrews; author on war, ethics, and climate
University of St. Andrews
Episode: War Has Always Been a Climate Issue
Sanchali St. Paul
Founder of Commons, advocate for climate action and research on funding and policy
Commons
Episode: War Has Always Been a Climate Issue
Alyssa Norris
Leads Sustainability at Aether Fuels
Aether Fuels
Episode: Is There a Sustainable Future for Flying?
Jason Wise
Naturalist, professional outdoor educator, habitat restoration coordinator; rewilded his LA lawn
Jason Journeyman
Episode: It's Time to Kill Your Lawn

Host

Katelin Cunningham
Host and producer known for guiding conversations on sustainability, community action, and practical tips.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Thank you commons

    Found this show through commons, I highly recommend using the app! It’s a very easy way to begin learning how to live more sustainably.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ethan_r1co
    United States3 months ago
  • So great!

    I love this podcast, it made me feel hopeful and calm. Thank you second nature

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nimmmyyy
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • So glad I discovered this

    My first listen was on the episode of reciprocity and I’m very excited to keep listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tab-Fong
    United States5 months ago
  • Whiny and Obnoxious

    Lots of vocal fry and high horses makes it very difficult to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    our3aces
    United States5 months ago
  • good information sometimes poorly delivered

    love the topics and the information being explored - the interviews with actual scientists are well done and thorough. however the “interviews” with sanchali feel really weird and forced, like some scripted PSA about the topic. they just feel unnatural and corny.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jumbo ron
    Canada7 months ago

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Community-centered format and real listener stories resonate well.
Production quality is consistently strong and engaging.
Listeners appreciate the hopeful, doable approach to climate action.
Some guests and segments feel scripted or uneven in delivery for a few listeners.

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#218
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How Cows and Congress are Raising Your Grocery Bill
Q: Could reforming subsidies realistically shift the market toward healthier, climate-friendly foods?
Yes, by redirecting subsidies toward crops with beneficial health and environmental characteristics and incentivizing sustainable farming practices, which would make healthier options more affordable and accessible while reducing emissions.
How Cows and Congress are Raising Your Grocery Bill
Q: What does the Farm Bill do to subsidies, and who actually benefits?
Subsidies are heavily concentrated among a small number of large farms growing commodity crops like corn and soy, which ultimately underwrite meat and dairy production, keeping prices for high-emission foods artificially low.
War Has Always Been a Climate Issue
Q: Why has military emissions reporting been kept out of international accounting historically, and what are the implications?
Historically, military emissions have been exempted from mandatory reporting to protect perceived readiness and strategic advantages; this creates a blind spot in national inventories and makes it harder to track true decarbonization progress.
War Has Always Been a Climate Issue
Q: Why do we see such large military emissions, and how do operations differ from installations in terms of footprint?
Operations (exercises, movements, and combat-related activities) account for about 70 percent of annual emissions and are dominated by aircraft fuel use, while installations focus on energy use at bases, with some coal-fired power fading over time.
Where Did All the Water Go?
Q: What are some long-term solutions for our relationship with water?
Communities must protect and restore local ecosystems and work collaboratively to manage water sustainably.

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This show centers on sustainable living made practical, with a strong emphasis on community action, everyday choices, and policy context shaping environmental outcomes. Episodes frequently explore how individuals and local groups can reduce footprint through mindful consumption, plant-forward diets, and collaborative initiatives, while also examining systemic barriers like subsidies, regulation, and infrastructure. A notable strength is blending personal stories from listeners with expert insights, creating a grounded, achievable approach to climate action that remains hopeful and empowering for a broad audience.

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1. Abre Connor
2. Maggie Baird
3. Marcy Thrasch
4. Lindsay Dahl
5. Molly Barton
6. Nita C. Crawford
7. Sanchali St. Paul
8. Alyssa Norris

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