When the world is metaphorically and literally on fire, how can the average person fight the flames? What On EARTH Can We Do?, a storytelling and education podcast from the Alberta Emerald Foundation and Hoopla Media, pursues that answer — and the first two episodes of Season 3 have recently hit the airwaves.
Following the annual Emerald Awards, podcast hosts Gregory Caswell and Colleen Nuc facilitate a series of conversations with recipients. Episode 2 of the new season features Jade Janzen from Lives with Less Plastic and Robert Herritt from StyroGo to unpack what can be done about plastic pollution.
The foundation serves to recognize and celebrate environmental achievements in Alberta, and in turn, "inspire environmental excellence and improvement." Apart from the Emerald Awards, the organization also offers youth grants and lifestyle cards that provide discounts at participating retailers.
With the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) starting on Oct. 31, it's a good time to think about action.
You can catch What On EARTH Can We Do? on the Emerald Foundation's website, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.
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