So for today’s second part of this episode, we’ll be dissecting the idea of degrowth. Degrowth, which prioritizes ecological sustainability and social well-being, is the deliberate reduction of energy and resource consumption to bring economies into harmony with the natural world. Degrowth challenges the status quo of measuring economic well-being based on the capitalistic hegemonic order. It is not just a recession; rather, it is a purposeful process meant to lessen the negative effects of economic activity on the environment while maintaining a fair and balanced allocation of resources. It's also become a hot topic in popular debate of what constitutes a successful economy under the guise of the free market and consumerism, and measuring growth solely based on Gross Domestic Product GDP. I had the opportunity to learn more about degrowth during a perceptive dialogue with Claudius Gräbner-Radkowitsch, who is a Junior Professor at the Europa University Flensburg in Northern Germany.

We learn why degrowth is such a contentious phrase because it questions the conventional wisdom that measures standard of living and prosperity using the capitalistic system, as degrowth advocates to protect natural resources and guarantee environmental justice for all through sufficiency. Stay tuned to learn more about this hotly debated idea for part two of this episode.

Here's the episode overview:

• Assessing Degrowth in a Degrowth Economy

• Ensuring Fairness in the Shift to Degrowth

• Public Policy and Regulations Supporting Degrowth

• The (Carbon) Emission Trading System and its Impacts

• Sustainable Swaps: Public Facilities/Transportation in the EU

• The Future of Degrowth: A Pragmatic Approach

• Technology’s Role in a Sustainable Future

• • Final Thoughts on Degrowth and Sustainability

  
  

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  Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

  Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

  
  

  Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/

So for today’s episode, we’ll be dissecting the idea of degrowth. Degrowth, which prioritizes ecological sustainability and social well-being, is the deliberate reduction of energy and resource consumption to bring economies into harmony with the natural world. Degrowth challenges the status quo of measuring economic well-being based on the capitalistic hegemonic order. It is not just a recession; rather, it is a purposeful process meant to lessen the negative effects of economic activity on the environment while maintaining a fair and balanced allocation of resources. It's also become a hot topic in popular debate of what constitutes a successful economy under the guise of the free market and consumerism, and measuring growth solely based on Gross Domestic Product GDP. I had the opportunity to learn more about degrowth during a perceptive dialogue with Claudius Gräbner-Radkowitsch, who is a Junior Professor at the Europa University Flensburg in Northern Germany.

We learn why degrowth is such a contentious phrase because it questions the conventional wisdom that measures standard of living and prosperity using the capitalistic system, as degrowth advocates to protect natural resources and guarantee environmental justice for all through sufficiency. Stay tuned to learn more about this contested idea for part one of this episode.

Here's the episode overview:

• Journey into Academia and Research

• Understanding Degrwoth and its Core Values

• Distinguishing Degrwoth from Conventional Growth

• Challenges and Opportunities of Degrowth

• Balancing Degrowth with Poverty Alleviation

• Sustainability and its Complexities

• Defining Degrowth and its Implications

• Distinguishing Degrowth from Sustainable Development

• Obstacles to Degrowth in Contemporary Society

• The Role of Sufficiency in Economic Growth

• Balancing Sustainable Goals with Economic Growth
• Non-negotiable Sustainable Principles

• Assessing Success in a Degrowth Economy

  
  

  
  

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  Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

  Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

  
  

  Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/

From Reefer Madness to being 4/20 friendly, the culture around cannabis or “pot,” “marijuana,” ”hash” or what have you culture is ever expanding. I had the opportunity to learn more about hemp and cannabis and their potential as a sustainable swap or eco-friendly alternative in today's episode. I had a thoughtful conversation with Julyan Levy, a PhD candidate and researcher from Coventry University in the United Kingdom. In addition to being a strong supporter of small-scale urban agriculture methods for the medical and recreational use of cannabis, Julyan's research interests center on the link between humans and cannabis as well as plant agency itself. We also go into greater detail on how the cross-comparison between the legalization of cannabis differs in the UK and Canada. To find out more about how cannabis can help create a more environmentally friendly future, stay tuned.

Here's the episode overview:

• Personal reflections

• Journey into Cannabis Research

• Understanding Cannabis and Its Benefits

• Defining Cannabis, CBD & Hemp

• Sustainability and Its Challenges

• Research Focus: Non-Capitalistic Economic Relationship

• The Complexity of Human-Plant Relationships

• Making the Invisible Visible

• Acknowledging Indigenous Knowledge

• Innovation in Cannabis Production

• Medical Marijuana and the Opiod Crisis

• Environmental Justice and Accessibility

• Advocating for Sustainable Practices

• Environmental Issues in the Cannabis Sector

• Environmental Impact of the Cannabis Sector

• Misunderstandings about Cannabis and Sustainability

• Racism and Cannabis Prohibition

• Local Sourcing and Sustainability in Cannabis

• • Policy Interventions for Sustainable Cannabis Practices

  
  

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  Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

  Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

  
  

  Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/

So for today's episode, we explore sustainable fashion and AI by sitting down for an insightful convo with OpenWardrobe AI's founder, Julia Dietmar. OpenWardrobe is an AI-powered digital wardrobe and outfit planning tool that helps users organize their belongings, put together looks, and choose eco-friendly items. By uploading or taking pictures of clothing, it digitizes closets, classifies them, provides styling tips and outfit recommendations, and even schedules outfits according to the weather and calendar. By uploading pictures of their clothing, users can build a virtual closet that the software can organize by color, neckline, pattern, style, and occasion. It integrates pieces from their digital wardrobe and makes outfit recommendations based on future events and personal style preferences. By assisting users to become conscious consumers in utilizing their existing clothing collection and making informed purchasing decisions, the app advocates for mindfulness and minimalism. So, for all you fashionistas out there, stay tuned to learn more!

Here's the episode overview:

• Introduction to Open Wardrobe and Its Mission
• Curiosity and Concerns in the Age of AI
• Journey into Sustainable Fashion Tech
• Satisfactions and Challenges in the Fashion Sector
• Defining Sustainability in Fashion
• Core Values of Open Wardrobe
• AI's Role in Circular Fashion
• AI and Supply Chain Transparency
• Addressing Overproduction and Waste in Fashion
• Integrating Technology and Sustainability in Fashion
• AI's Role in Fashion Production and Design
• Sustainable Business Models in Fashion
• Ethical Considerations of AI in Fashion
• Policy Interventions for Sustainable Fashion

Interested in becoming an ethical consumer of fashion? Be sure to download the free mobile app for iOS and Android!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/openwardrobe-outfit-planner/id1549029468

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.open_wardrobe_mobile&hl=en_CA

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Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/

So today is an exclusive, in-depth spiel on my personal experience studying abroad in Sweden. As a Canadian who relocated to Visby, Gotland, Sweden in August 2023 for graduate school I detail my experience of my exchange from the getgo, for example, from why I chose Scandinavia/Sweden for sustainabe development and business management studies, the coursework itself, my eco-friendly lifestyle chanage in which I embarked on an island challenge, advice for those hoping to study abroad and why I recommend it. So stay tuned!

Here's the episode overview:

• Introduction to the Journey

• Choosing Sweden for Graduate Studies

• The Unique Educational Experience in Sweden

• Grad School Courses and Curriculum Overview

• Diving into Business Ethics and Philosophy

• Social Impact and Leadership

• Governance and Environmental Justice

• Thesis and Research Methodology

• Reflections on the Swedish Education System

• Living on a Baltic Sea Island: A New Experience

• Embracing Sustainability: The Island Eco Challenge

• The Impact of Lifestyle Changes on Consumption

• The Value of Studying Abroad

• Reflections on Graduate School Experience/Closing remarks

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Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/

So today we do an in-depth spiel for the second part of the so-called “Anthropocene.” According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the "Anthropocene" is a geological epoch believed to have emerged due to human-driven changes to the Earth's composition and operation, particularly the climate system.

But in terms of climate change, some detractors of the Anthropocene claim that it ignores alternatives (that is, there is no direction on how to genuinely maintain human progress within safe operating space) and supports a weak sustainability agenda and green growth using the disputed terminology of the SDGs about climate change. Consequently, it normalizes capitalist/industrial modernity as the only viable option for humanity. Economic growth and ecological modernization result in technological solutions to biodiversity loss, and human life, especially that which is consistent with the capitalist/industrial mindset, is prioritized over the planet's other flora and fauna.

So to understand more about this phenomenon I had a conversation with an American academic Erle Ellis, an American academic from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, teaches geography and environmental systems, focusing on human landscape ecology for sustainable biosphere stewardship. According to Ellis, the term and its authentic meaning has been contested and given numerous interpretations over the years, with Paul Crutzen coining it in 2000 to describe the impact of human societies on the environment. However, the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy rejected the idea in 1952, disregarding the overwhelming evidence of human societies' global changes. Stay tuned for part 2 of this episode to learn more on what the Anthropocene entails.

Here's the episode overview:

• Intro to Dr. Ellis and his work

• Understanding Sustainability and Development

• The Concept of the Anthropocene

• The Role of Human Societies in Environmental Change

• Research Philosophy and Core Values

• Exploring the Anthropocene’s Impact on Climate Change

• Perspectives on the Anthropocene and its Miuses

• Understanding Systems Thinking in Environmental Contexts

• Beyond Zer-Sum Thinking: A Positive Future

• Degrowth: A Controversial Perspective
• Human Activities and their Impact on the Planet

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Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/

Welcome to season 2 of our docuseries! So we're kicking off this season with a hot and controversial topic. So today we do an in-depth spiel of the so-called “Anthropocene.” According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) the "Anthropocene" is a geological epoch believed to have emerged due to human-driven changes to the Earth's composition and operation, particularly the climate system.

But in terms of climate change, some detractors of the Anthropocene claim that it ignores alternatives (that is, there is no direction on how to genuinely maintain human progress within safe operating space) and supports a weak sustainability agenda and green growth using the disputed terminology of the SDGs about climate change. Consequently, it normalizes capitalist/industrial modernity as the only viable option for humanity. Economic growth and ecological modernization result in technological solutions to biodiversity loss, and human life, especially that which is consistent with the capitalist/industrial mindset, is prioritized over the planet's other flora and fauna.

So to understand more about this phenomenon I had a conversation with an American academic Erle Ellis, an American academic from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, teaches geography and environmental systems, focusing on human landscape ecology for sustainable biosphere stewardship. According to Ellis, the term and its authentic meaning has been contested and given numerous interpretations over the years, with Paul Crutzen coining it in 2000 to describe the impact of human societies on the environment. However, the Subcommission on Quaternary Stratigraphy rejected the idea in 1952, disregarding the overwhelming evidence of human societies' global changes. Stay tuned to learn more on what the Anthropocene entails.

Here's the episode overview:

• Intro to Dr. Ellis and his work
• Understanding Sustainability and Development
• The Concept of the Anthropocene
• The Role of Human Societies in Environmental Change
• Research Philosophy and Core Values
• Exploring the Anthropocene’s Impact on Climate Change
• Perspectives on the Anthropocene and its Miuses
• Understanding Systems Thinking in Environmental Contexts
• Beyond Zer-Sum Thinking: A Positive Future
• Degrowth: A Controversial Perspective
• Human Activities and their Impact on the Planet
  

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Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/

So today we are all about championing youth activism towards climate action, especially in an international/global context, from Sweden to South Korea and Canada. I had a dialogue with a Swedish academic and post-doctoral researcher from Lund University, Yi Hyun Kang, whose specialty is environmental politics.

Currently, she is conducting a BECC study on the governance of biodiversity and the global climate, paying close attention to institutional reactions and interactions. Her areas of interest are international relations, development on climate change and biodiversity, policy process analysis, and the decision-making processes of environmental politics with an emphasis on climate change and biodiversity. Her job experiences in research, international development, and journalism have shaped her interests. For today’s episode, I learned more about how the upcoming generation of young people is mobilized and influenced towards organizing strikes and engaging in policy advocacy.

Here's the episode overview:

• Icebreaker and Personal Insights

• Curiosities and Uncertainties in Research

• Transition from Journalism to Environmental Research

• Defining Sustainable Development and Its Challenges

• Political Perspectives on Environmental Governance

• Core Values in Environmental Research

• Youth Activism and Climate Action

• Environmental Justice and Its Implications

• Comparative Perspectives on Climate Activism

• The Role of Media in Climate Movements

• Citizen Activism and Just Sustainabilities

• Environmental Justice and Social Equity

• Skills For Change Makers in Environmental Politics

• The Role of Climate Action in Scandinavian Countries

• Cultural Perspectives of Environmentalism in South Korea

• Education and Environmental Awareness

• Political Campaigns and the Ecological Turn

• Greta Thunberg: A Symbol of Youth Actvism

• Ecological Modernization and Sustainability
• Advice for Citizen Activism and Engagement
• Sustainable U End Note
  

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Be Forest (2014).Sparkle.

Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 6, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Sparkle/ Be Forestis licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Be Forest (2014).Airwaves. Live on WFMU's Dark Night of the Soul with Julie: Nov 20, 2014.Free Music Archive. Retrieved from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Be_Forest/Live_on_WFMUs_Dark_Night_of_the_Soul_with_Julie_Nov_6_2014/Airwaves/