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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
Mental Health
Food Waste
Environmental Responsibility
Libraries
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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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

Your workout leggings, your morning commute, and the fertilizer to grow your food — what do they have in common? They're all fossil fuel legacies of war. In this episode, we connect the dots between the military and the climate crisis, tracing how wa... more

In a world that tries to get us to shop fast, slowing down our shopping is an act of resistance. In this community episode, our listeners share how slowing down their shopping habits saved them money, cut down on waste, and made them appreciate their... more

The aviation industry has gotten twice as fuel-efficient since 1990, and emissions have still quadrupled. In this episode, we reckon with the guilt of flying, tracing it from economy class all the way up to private jets, where a handful of ultra-weal... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Scientist, author, and professor
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Episode: Reconnection Through Reciprocity: Learning From Nature
Erica Gies
Independent journalist covering science and the environment.
Author of the book 'Water Always Wins.'
Episode: Where Did All the Water Go?
Laurent Lebreton
Head of research at The Ocean Cleanup
The Ocean Cleanup
Episode: Can We Recycle Our Way Out of the Plastic Crisis?
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Writer and climate leader, marine biologist
Episode: What Are We Going To Do Now?

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Katelin Cunningham
Host of Second Nature; affiliated with Commons.

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 Statesa month ago
  • So great!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nimmmyyy
    United Kingdom3 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 States3 months ago
  • Whiny and Obnoxious

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    our3aces
    United States3 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
    Canada5 months ago

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Feedback notes high production quality and approachable hosts, with some critiques about cadence or interview style from a minority of listeners.
The show is seen as accessible to newcomers while still offering depth for seasoned sustainability followers.
Guests are generally insightful, well-informed, and relevant to sustainability topics.
Listeners find the show hopeful and empowering, with practical steps you can take today.
Community-driven and data-backed content is a strong draw for sponsors seeking impact-driven audiences.

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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.
Where Did All the Water Go?
Q: How's our attempt to control water going?
It's not going well; our relationship with water is leading to increased flooding and drought due to mismanagement.
Where Did All the Water Go?
Q: What does it mean when you say water has agency?
Water is a powerful force that seeks its own path, and many cultures view it as a relation or friend.

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A pragmatic, action-oriented show that centers everyday sustainability through community voices, expert interviews, and practical tips. Episodes frequently explore topics like climate resilience, plant-based eating, waste reduction, and the economics of sustainable living, with a strong emphasis on collective action and tangible steps listeners can take. A standout aspect is the blend of scientist-led conversations, personal stories from community members, and accessible audiencesubmitted inputs, creating a hopeful, solutions-focused ecosystem for climate-minded listeners and practitioners alike.

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1. Lindsay Dahl
2. Molly Barton
3. Nita C. Crawford
4. Alyssa Norris
5. Jason Wise
6. Robin Wall Kimmerer
7. Erica Gies
8. Laurent Lebreton

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