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Small Things Big Climate

Toronto Star
Climate Change
Plastic
Fashion Industry
Fast Fashion
Recycling
Heat Pumps
Climate Solutions
E-Bikes
Toronto
Fire Safety
Zygg Bikes
House Fires
Forest Fires
Fossil Fuels
Environmental Sustainability
Beef
Natural Gas
HVAC Industry
Energy Efficiency
Lytton Fire

Climate change: a problem so huge, how could the choices of an individual make any difference? But, then again, doing nothing feels defeatist and cynical. So, what can we do that would actually matter? Join Marco Chown Oved, climate reporter with The Toronto Star, as he navigates some of these questions on the Small Things Big Climate podcast.

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Of all the climate solutions out there, the heat pump is a no brainer. Not only will it reduce your emissions by 60 per cent or more, it’s cheaper to operate, improves air quality and makes your home more comfortable. Despite these many qualities, ma... more

Sometimes it feels like you need a PhD to figure out how to shop for lower carbon groceries. Why isn't there a simple rule of thumb to follow? Host Marco Chown Oved starts this episode with a simple question: What's more important for the climate, wh... more

We live in a world built for cars. But as we sit in endless traffic, it's hard not to think they've become a victim of their own success. Enter e-bikes. They're big enough to replace delivery trucks, but small enough to zip past the bumper-to-bumper ... more

Plastic is a miracle substance that’s revolutionized healthcare, keeping things sterile, and has replaced glass and metal packaging, reducing carbon emissions from shipping goods. It even keeps produce fresh for longer, reducing waste and the carbon ... more

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Brent Preston
President of Farmers for Climate Solutions
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Cory Van Groningen
Third-generation beef farmer
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Episode: Beef is the worst food for the climate. Can it be done better?
Jennifer McLaughlin
Representative from Zygg Bikes, focused on promoting E-bike test drives and rentals
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Episode: E-bikes are popular because they're basically small cars
Joanna Kyriazis
Director of Public Affairs at Clean Energy Canada, focusing on environmental transportation solutions
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Episode: E-bikes are popular because they're basically small cars
Kelly Drennan
Executive director of the non-profit Fashion Takes Action
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Dr. Max Liboiron
Professor of geography at Memorial University
Memorial University of St. John's
Episode: Plastic is everywhere, it's made of oil and it lasts 1,000 years
Meghan Fandrich
Lifelong resident of Lytton and survivor of the 2021 fire
Episode: Fire is both the cause and effect of climate change
John Valliant
Canadian author of fiction and nonfiction, resident of Vancouver
Episode: Fire is both the cause and effect of climate change

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Marco Chown Oved
Host and climate reporter, focusing on climate challenges and practical solutions.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Terrible. A podcast sponsored by an LNG company held hostage by ESG/DEI quota requirements. The podcast content is lunatic socialist climate hysteria propaganda hosted by a neurotic urbanite. Very ironic given sponsor. Exactly the garbage The Star would produce.

    Podcast Addict
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    north2thetrees
    9 months ago
  • Very Insightful

    Great pieces on simple straightforward changes. It’s nice to have some optimism on this topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASW1122
    Canada10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the optimistic and solution-oriented approach to climate discussions, valuing the straightforward insights that make complex topics accessible.
Many find the content relevant and enlightening, encouraging personal actions that contribute to a more sustainable future.

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Fighting climate change collectively and individually
Q: How does public opinion affect government action on climate change?
Public opinion shapes what is possible within governments, and it's important for individuals to express their concerns and demands to influence policy.
Fighting climate change collectively and individually
Q: Does individual climate action even matter?
Some individual actions can make a difference, but organized activity to change government is crucial for making significant impacts.
Beef is the worst food for the climate. Can it be done better?
Q: Are there things, pieces of advice that you might give to a shopper about when they're buying beef, what they should look for?
Look for sustainably produced beef, eat less of it, and choose beef as a treat rather than a staple.
Beef is the worst food for the climate. Can it be done better?
Q: Why is beef singled out as so awful for the climate? Where are those emissions coming from?
Beef produces an extremely high amount of greenhouse gases, specifically methane, compared to other foods due to its production processes and the number of livestock raised.
Fire is both the cause and effect of climate change
Q: What does it matter? How much power do individuals actually have?
We can talk about it. We can collectively demand better from corporations and big businesses.

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