I'm your host, Savannah, and I have my Master's and Bachelor's in Environmental Studies from the University of Southern California. I started this podcast as a no BS way to explain environmental news and misconceptions in layman's terms, because we all just want to know WTF is going on. So follow along, and let's get Sustainability Savvy!
Ep. 12: How Cars Ruined American Cities (feat. Todd Pooser)
Ah the joys of car-centric living: driving an hour to work and an hour home, paying $20 to park in downtown, and constantly rising gas prices. This is the American Dream, right? What if we said cities should be built around people…not around cars! Come along with us to take a deeper look about the true cost of cars.
25 May 2025
Ep 11: Discussing Systems Theory (feat. Todd Pooser)
Host discusses systems theory with Todd Pooser, author of "A Systems Approach to Public Administration and Social Equity," exploring interrelated components and their impact in this interview episode.
5 Apr 2025
Ep 10: Rethinking Materials & Design (feat. Baillie Mishler)
We don't have to submit to a world made of plastic. There is another way: better materials that can help to heal the soil, last for longer, and absorb carbon. In today's episode, Baillie Mishler from PROWL Studio joins me to talk about their regenerative product designs and how they can create positive change.
Find PROWL at https://www.prowlstud.io or @prowl__ on Instagram
Find GOB at https://www.gob.earth or @gob.earth on Instagram
14 Mar 2025
Ep 9: Inside Fossil Fuels (feat. Zach Snow)
What are fossil fuel companies doing to mitigate their impact on the environment? And is it actually making a difference? I'll discuss this and much more with my guest, Zach Snow.
Sources here:
Exxon sustainability page (https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/sustainability-and-reports/sustainability)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/30/fossil-fuel-industry-air-pollution-fund-research-caltech-climate-change-denial (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/30/fossil-fuel-industry-air-pollution-fund-research-caltech-climate-change-denial)
Exxon climate predictions were accurate decades ago ... - NPR (https://www.npr.org/2023/01/12/1148376084/exxon-climate-predictions-were-accurate-decades-ago-still-it-sowed-doubt)
https://www.pxd.com/sites/default/files/reports/2023%20Performance%20Data%20Table.pdf (https://www.pxd.com/sites/default/files/reports/2023%20Performance%20Data%20Table.pdf)
18 Jan 2025
Recycling DOs and DON'Ts (feat. Emma Dendler)
Recycling is probably the first thing you think of when you hear "sustainability," but it's not all that effective sometimes. In today's episode, I'll be talking with Emma to bust recycling myths and teach you how to recycle more effectively!
25 Nov 2024
Ep 7: Boycott Black Friday
Sustainability expert Lauren Elan explores the dark side of Black Friday consumerism and reveals how a more mindful approach to shopping can bring lasting benefits to our planet and our well-being.
3 Nov 2024
BONUS EP: The 2024 Election
Today ‘s short bonus episode is just in time to inform you of Harris vs Trump’s environmental policy attitudes and what to expect of their respective presidencies. Please take the time to vote and make your voice heard!
Voter resources HERE at Vote.org
NY Times Article on Trump’s environmental rollbacks (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/climate/trump-environment-rollbacks-list.html)
27 Oct 2024
Christians and the Climate (feat. Bekah Estrada)
Today we're bringing together 2 topics that no one wants you to talk about at dinner: religion and the climate crisis. My guest, Bekah, and I explore the influence of organized religion and evangelical Christianity on US environmental policies and social norms and how nature can connect us back to our spiritual/religious beliefs.
21 Mar 2024
Ep 5: Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, so what better time to acknowledge the accomplishments of women in environmental science and activism!? Learn about some of the most profound current and former female leaders in the environmental movement, and don’t forget to thank your mother (Earth) too!
29 Feb 2024
Ep 4: Renewable Energy 101
Hydro- this, solar that, what does it all mean!? This episode is your crash course in renewable energy sources and their respective pros and cons. Fossil fuels are so not the move…
15 Feb 2024
Ep 3: WTF is Greenwashing!?
As we know, lots of companies lie when it comes to boosting profit. Sadly, consumer demand for eco-friendly products is the perfect target for some businesses to use greenwashing to get your business. Listen to learn more about what greenwashing means, why it’s bad, and how to avoid it!
31 Jan 2024
Ep 2: How You Can Make a Difference, Individually
One of the biggest questions I get from friends and family is how they can take small actions to be more sustainable. Although it sometimes feels like there is nothing we can do, any small action can make an impact if it becomes widespread! This is certainly not an exhaustive list of possibilities, but I hope it can get you started on your journey to being Sustainability Savvy!
23 Jan 2024
Ep 1: Scientific Literacy & FAKE NEWS
Frankly, I'm sick of the misinformation and clickbait out there, and I'm sure you are too. Though it's exhausting to navigate, I'm here to give you a crash course in understanding research and how to find reliable sources of information.
All sources for this episode can be found HERE: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9a-XsvT15fTr7aX1ToGeofmqUPc33Co0qWJ2Jbw7-w/edit
22 Jan 2024
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