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Coming on 2nd November 2022 - Europe Climate Connection! A podcast dedicated to climate action across Europe. Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe hosts inspirational guests from civil society organisations working on the ground to fight the climate crisis. Each episode dives into a different climate change or energy transition topic giving you the what, who, why and how from specialists across the continent and beyond. So sit back, relax and enjoy critical conversations that hope to spark a change!More information about CAN Europe via caneurope.org and you can follow us on Twitter @CANEurope

A staggering 1 in 7 Americans rely on food pantries and meal programs. The coronavirus pandemic has only made matters worse, hitting poorer communities hardest as it ravages the hospitality job market.   Food Finders is tackling hunger in Southern California, providing vital food assistance to anyone struggling to make ends meet by salvaging food that would otherwise go to waste.   Want to support Food Finders? http://foodfinders.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/food-finders/

A terrifying half of all the world's plants are at severe risk of disappearing. The primary cause is shifting weather patterns brought about by global climate change.   Native Plant Trust promotes the conservation of New England's plantlife while educating about the importance of biodiversity.   Find out how you can help protect native flora and preserve fragile ecosystems for future generations.   Want to support Native Plan Trust? http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/native-plant-trust/ .

Approximately 3 billion people cook their food over open fires. Not only is fueling an open fire a drain on time and resources, but the smoke and ash can have a lasting impact on respiratory health.   Solar Cookers International champions thermal cooking that relies solely on the sun's heat.   Find out about the environmental, health and financial benefits that come from helping communities around the world make the switch.    Want to support Solar Cookers International? https://www.solarcookers.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/solar-cookers-international/

More than seventy thousand people a year are diagnosed with kidney cancer in the USA. Fortunately, survival rates are high among those diagnosed early.   The Kidney Cancer Association was founded in 1990 and promotes scientific advances in kidney cancer research through grants, advocacy and education.    Find out how you can help contribute to research on groundbreaking treatments and patient care.   Want to support the Kidney Cancer Association? https://www.kidneycancer.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/kidney-cancer-association/

Is Climate Change real? What happened with Climategate? Is Climate Change a conspiracy? These are all the topics we talk about tonight on the Climate Change conspiracy podcast. What is the government using climate change to try to gain more control and power over?

We all deserve connections that matter. But for the one New Jersey child in thirty-two who is diagnosed with autism, communication can sometimes be a difficult challenge.   POAC Autism Services aims to improve the quality of life of autistic people in New Jersey.   Find out how investing in training and recreational enrichment can uplift children with autism, their families and the whole community.    Want to support POAC Autism Service? https://www.poac.net/    Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/poac-autism-services/

Many factors shape our odds of success. Some come into play almost from the moment we are born. When a child is encouraged to engage with books from a very young age, their chance of success in later life skyrockets.    Reach Out And Read GNY provides children and parents or carers with books during pediatric care.   Find out how you can help level the educational playing field for disadvantaged children.   Want to support Reach Out And Read GNY? http://reachoutandreadnyc.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/reach-out-and-read-gny/

There are a shocking 40 to 45 million slaves in the world today. That equates to around 1 in 200 people living on our planet. And it's a problem that affects every country in the world, even the most developed.   Love Justice International intercepts and prevents human trafficking. They have so far stopped 24 thousand instances.   Find out how you can help ensure vulnerable communities don't fall victim to traffickers.   Want to support Love Justice International? www.lovejustice.ngo   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/love-justice-international/

A huge proportion of the food that sustains the world is produced by smallholder farmers - independent, often family-run operations. These smallholders feed over 2 billion people.   Heifer International is helping farmers in 21 countries produce food sustainably to help end global hunger and poverty.   Find out how you can help galvanize farming communities and support long-term economic growth across the developing world.    Want to support Heifer International? https://www.heifer.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/heifer-international/

Many of us see the big city as an alienating place, where busy people rush past each other, never stopping to catch their breath and appreciate their surroundings.   The Project For Public Spaces is reimagining the way we interact with our towns and cities, focusing on community, health and wellbeing.   Find out how enhancing public spaces could improve the health and prosperity of a district near you.   Want to support the Project for Public Spaces? http://pps.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/project-for-public-spaces/

Many of us are aware of the potential health benefits of a plant-based diet. But fewer people know that there are several proven ways of testing new medical treatments that don't involve animals.    The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) promotes the ethical treatment of animals as well as plant-based diet plans to help tackle health epidemics.   Find out how you could benefit from going vegan.   Want to support PCRM? https://www.pcrm.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/pcrm/ 

If your child were diagnosed with a serious illness, the last thing you'd want to think about is the logistics of caring for them. Family House provides a broad range of services to ease the burden on families whose child has a life-threatening condition such as cancer.   Find out how providing accommodation next to a world class hospital can make the world of difference to underprivileged families.   Want to support Family House? https://familyhouseinc.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/family-house/

The UN targets an AIDS-free world by 2030. To get there, we need to step up education, testing and treatment throughout the world.   Nebraska Aids Project fights to overcome the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS through education, supportive services and advocacy.  Find out how your donation can help make HIV an epidemic of the past by funding awareness and treatment programmes.   Want to support the Nebraska Aids Project? https://www.nap.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/nebraska-aids-project/

One in fourteen children in the USA will experience bereavement before the age of eighteen. It's important that these kids receive compassion and empathy, as the loss of a parent or carer can greatly affect their development.   Judi's House in Denver, Colorado serves children and families who are grieving a loss.   Find out how your donation can help children build resilience and develop healthily.   Want to support Judi's House? https://judishouse.org/    Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/judis-house/

Large corporations spend millions of dollars every year fighting legal battles that can gain them a competitive edge. But the interests of their legal teams are often at odds with increasingly environmentally conscious local communities.   Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide (ELAW) levels the playing field by presenting legal and scientific challenges against environmentally unsound projects.   Find out how you can help campaign for and encourage more eco-friendly development throughout the world.   Want to support ELAW? https://www.elaw.org/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/elaw/

In Haiti, well over half of the population works in the agricultural sector. Sadly, many aspirational and enterprising rural communities struggle to source the supplies and training required to farm sustainably.   The Lambi Fund champions the social and economic empowerment of rural Haitians by funding grassroots community-led movements.   Find out how you can help the development of a more inclusive, harmonious and affluent Haiti. Want to support the Lambi Fund? https://www.lambifund.org/

A staggering 1 in 7 Americans rely on food pantries and meal programs. The coronavirus pandemic has only made matters worse, hitting poorer communities hardest as it ravages the hospitality job market. Redwood Empire Food Bank is tackling hunger in several counties of Northern California, providing vital food assistance to anyone struggling to make ends meet. Find out how you can get involved with a food bank near you. Want to support Redwood Empire Foodbank? refb.org Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/redwood-empire-food-bank/

Humanity is thriving. In the last 5 decades, we have seen a rise in the global population by nearly 5 billion. On the other hand, the natural state of the planet is in a decline. Our ways and means of living are severely harming the earth, and a more sustainable model of habiting the planet is needed.  Rare is an organization that champions sustainable living and conservation, while empowering the communities who live in areas that need protection.  Find out how you can help sustain the planet's health and beauty with just a little bit of your help.  Want to support Rare? https://rare.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/rare/ 

Without a doubt, Diabetes is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It affects 1 out of 10 people in the US, caused by a myriad of reasons and is currently incurable.  Diabetes Research Institute Foundation seeks to end the diabetes pandemic by researching for a cure.   Find out how you can help end one of the most prevalent diseases in the world.  Want to support the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation? https://www.diabetesresearch.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/diabetes-research-institute/

Caring for a sick child is a very challenging part of life that some parents go through. Oftentimes, specialized care is needed far away from home for certain illnesses, which is a challenge for both child and parent.  Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) offers temporary housing for parents and provides meaningful, compassionate care for families and children.  Find out how you can support children's health and their family's well being through the challenge of illness.  Want to support Ronald McDonald House Charities? https://www.rmhc.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/ronald-mcdonald-house-charities/

All over the world, there are plenty of human rights violations that go unnoticed. Dictatorial regimes, violence and unjust incarceration are among some of these flagrant offenses to human rights.  Human Rights First is an organization that fights against these injustices to human rights for more than three decades now.   Find out how you can support the fight for freedom of our fellow men all over the world.   Want to support Human Rights First? https://www.humanrightsfirst.org/about  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/human-rights-first/ 

As human beings, we all deserve to live in dignity. However, some of us are living in poor conditions brought on by trauma and addiction. Not all of us understand or empathize with these situations.  Los Angeles Mission assists individuals battling homelessness & addiction in transforming their lives for the better.  Find out how you can help these people achieve a life-changing transformation in their lives for the better.  Want to support Los Angeles Mission? https://losangelesmission.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/los-angeles-mission/

The United States is truly a modern day cosmopolitan. It is a country made up of different ethnicities and people from all walks of life. However, not all are represented properly in the country's legislation. Not all voices are heard and not everyone is taken into account. Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights is a nonpartisan collective of lawyers and advocates working to make rights available for all ethnicities in the US. Find out how you can make the system free and fair for all in the United States.  Want to support the Chicago Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights? https://www.clccrul.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/chicago-lawyers-committee-for-civil-rights/   

All living things deserve safety and care. When abused and neglected, both people and animals take on extreme stress and trauma, and need help to get away from situations that cause distress. RedRover is an organization that helps individuals and their animals Find out how you can help both animals and their owners find a safe space away from abuse. Want to support RedRover? https://redrover.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/red-rover/ 

Many students today complain about the way they are being educated. In classes, boredom is a hindrance that affects the way students learn. As a result, education is seen as a chore rather than something students look forward to.  Inspired Teaching seeks to provide better education through engagement and creativity. Find out how you can help make a positive change in the education system.  Want to support Inspired Teaching? https://inspiredteaching.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/inspired-teaching/

Homelessness is perhaps one of the worst things that can happen to a person and their family. Not only is it dangerous, but the mental and physical challenges of not having enough and fending for yourself with no resources can break one's spirit.  Father Joe's Villages seeks to end homelessness and has been doing so for 71 years.   Find out how you can help families find a new lease of life with a new home.  Want to support Father Joe's Villages? https://my.neighbor.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/father-joes-villages/

On any given day in Austin, there are about 3100 people that experience homelessness. A large percentage of those individuals are also unable to find temporary shelters as a reprieve from the hardships of being homeless.  Caritas of Austin has been working to meet basic human needs in the last 57 years in Austin.   Find out how you can help in preventing and ending homelessness in Austin.  Want to support Caritas of Austin? https://caritasofaustin.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/caritas-of-austin/

The US government works in a democratic system, where all individuals are taken into account when making the key decisions for the country. However, inclusiveness in politics is hardly achieved, and not all are able make their voices heard. Campaign Legal Center is a nonpartisan organization that seeks to make politics accessible for all citizens of the US. Find out how you can help support the US' democracy and make its politics more inclusive and accessible. Want to support Campaign Legal Center? https://campaignlegal.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/campaign-legal-center/ 

The Delaware River is 330 miles long, and it is one of the largest rivers in the USA. It faces many threats such as inappropriate development, dredging and fossil fuel extraction, which can and will pollute this body of water that runs across 4 states.  Delaware Riverkeeper Network seeks to keep the Delaware River safe from pollution and activities that can harm its natural clean state. Find out how you can help preserve one of the largest rivers in the US.  Want to support Delaware Riverkeeper Network? https://www.delawareriverkeeper.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/delaware-riverkeeper-network/

In 2020, more than 7000 people have experienced homelessness in Maricopa County, AZ. 2% of these individuals will not be able to find shelter, and will fend for themselves in locations that are unfit for habitation. Phoenix Rescue Mission provides shelter and assistance for the homeless to better their situations. Find out how you can help provide hope and relief for the homeless of Maricopa, AZ.  Want to support Phoenix Rescue Mission? https://phoenixrescuemission.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/phoenix-rescue-mission/

For individuals with disabilities independence can be challenging because the world around them is not designed for them. Simply getting around and interacting with the world can be frustrating without support or resources. Alliance Center for Independence supports individuals with disabilities through programs and services to live as independently as possible.   Find out how you can help support  Alliance Center for Independence maintain the quality of our services while furthering the mission of advancing the lives of people with disabilities.  Want to support Alliance Center for Independence? https://www.adacil.org/support-aci Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/alliance-center-for-independence/

From the 1980's to 2014, the number of those afflicted with diabetes has rose from 108 million to 422 million. It is still one of the world's most deadly diseases, affecting different people from all walks of life.  Diabetes Foundation seeks to raise awareness about this illness and assist those with Diabetes and their families. Find out how you can help those with Diabetes in New Jersey and how you can help those that are in need of much-needed care. Want to support Diabetes Foundation? https://diabetesfoundationinc.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/diabetes-foundation/

The youth are always at risk of negative influences and a lack of care from their elders. Without proper guidance or discipline, some would turn to negative habits and could be led astray. Kickstart Kids is an organization that teaches kids discipline and forming positive habits through the martial art Karate. Find out how you can support this force for good for forming positive habits that can better their lives. Want to support Kickstart Kids? https://www.kickstartkids.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/kickstart-kids/ 

Investment casting is perhaps the oldest process to shape metal. It helps the industry with reducing the production cost while providing tough, hardy metal shapes.  Investment Casting Institute is a non-profit trade association that supports the advancement of technology and sustainability.   Find out how you can support this positive change in technological advancement and sustainable production. Want to support Investment Casting Institute? https://www.investmentcasting.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/investment-casting-institute/

We all deserve to shine through our craft, especially the youth. Skills that are related to the arts need to be cultivated especially with young people so that our culture never dies.  DreamYard offers a platform for the youth to nurture their artistic voice and skills.   Find out how you can make a positive impact on art and culture in Bronx with just a little bit of your help. Want to support DreamYard? https://www.dreamyard.com/about  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/dreamyard/

Today, we live in a world where slavery is outlawed. But in some small pockets of the world, it still exists. In Haiti, some children are still subjected to its cruelty under the guise of charity. Restavek Freedom seeks to end slavery in the country of Haiti.  Find out how you can help end this terrible practice of exploitation.  Want to support Restavek? https://restavekfreedom.org  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/restavek-freedom/

In Europe, there are about 6-10 out of 100 people that are disabled. These disabilities range from a missing limb, inability to hear or see, among many others. Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe champions the usage and development of new assistive technologies for the disabled. Find out how you can help improve the quality of life for the disabled people in Europe. Want to support AAATE? https://aaate.net/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/aate/

All over the world, there are still communities that live in isolation. Without bridges over impassable rivers, these towns are unable to prosper due to lack of reliable access to larger civilization. Bridges to Prosperity builds bridges for these communities to thrive and prosper. Find out how you can bridge these small, rural communities to a brighter future. Want to support Bridges to Prosperity? https://www.bridgestoprosperity.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/bridges-to-prosperity/

Cheetahs are wonderful animals that hold the record for being the fastest land animal. However, they are a vulnerable species, and are victims to opportunism and lack of genetic diversity.  Cheetah Conservation Fund saves cheetahs in the wild.   Find out how the cheetahs can be saved with a little bit of your help.  Want to support Cheetah Conservation Fund? https://cheetah.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/  Find the episode on Great.com:https://great.com/great-talks-with/cheetah-conservation-fund/

As we age, certain everyday tasks that we used to do normally can become quite the challenge; maintaining our homes, balancing the checkbook, or carrying heavy things become near impossible.  Alternatives reaches out and assist older adults experiencing difficulty in taking care of themselves. Find out how you can help these older adults find a new lease on life.  Want to support Alternatives? https://alternativesforyou.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/alternatives/

When people come together in service of their fellow man, good results naturally follow. Helping together those who are in need and championing good causes in service of our communities is always a worthwhile endeavor. Lions Club International has been around for more than a century, bringing together people who wish to do some good in the world.   Find out how you can support or become a part of this club that seeks to better the lives of those around them.  Want to support Lions Club International? https://www.lionsclubs.org/en Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/lions-club-international-foundation/

As employees, we all need to be mindful of how our organizations value and protect the environment. However, some are caught between their professions and their desire to keep the earth safe from non-earth-friendly practices that their workplaces practice. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) connects with these employees and protects them from discrimination in the workplace. Find out how you can help PEER protect these public employees doing their part to save the planet.  Want to support PEER? https://www.peer.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/public-employees-for-environmental-responsibility/

Criminal justice reform, climate change and inclusiveness in the tech sector are extremely important topics in today's society. These are pressing issues that need to be addressed. Dream Corps advocates for a more humane justice system, sustainable and energy friendly solutions, and inclusivity in the tech sector.   Find out how you can be part of making a positive change in society. Want to support Dream Corps? https://www.thedreamcorps.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/dream-corps/

We all deserve basic necessities such as food, clothing & shelter. But in the pandemic, hundreds of families found themselves jobless and unable to have these basic needs met everyday. Alive! Is an organization that provides these basic needs to the ailing people of Alexandria..  Find out how you can help these families pull through one of the toughest times in recent history Want to support Alive? https://www.alive-inc.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/alive/

As of 2020, there are nearly 800,000 individuals in New Jersey still living in poverty. Factors such as lack of generational wealth, high cost of housing and income inequality prevent people from making meaningful change in their lives in the financial and social sense. United Community Corporation is an organization that takes individuals from dependency to self-sufficiency.  Find out how you can help those that are in need break free from this cycle of dependency.  Want to support United Community Corporation? https://uccnewark.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/united-community-corporation/ 

1 in 2 adults in the US has experienced a family member being incarcerated. However, not all those who are in prison are truly guilty or deserve their sentences. The justice system is sometimes skewed too far against the accused.  Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) is an organization that seeks to temper the law and advocate impartial and individualized justice.  Find out how you can help balance the law and treat the accused more humanely. Want to support FAMM? https://famm.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/famm/

Roughly 1 million immigrants come to the US every year. However, the country has finite resources, and immigration rates need to be taken into account.  NumbersUSA is a organization that champions the cause of immigration reform based on economic stability and growth.  Find out how you can take part in this cause to better immigration by holding your leaders accountable.   Want to support NumbersUSA? https://www.numbersusa.com/   Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/numbersusa/

Mental health is such an important topic in today's world, and how we take care of those who suffer from mental illnesses is an ongoing conversation that we need to keep talking about. To this day, some patients still receive needlessly cruel and outdated treatments that serve no purpose.  Citizens Commission on Human Rights is a mental health watchdog that prevents mental health treatment malpractice.  Find out how you can help in ending old, barbaric mental health treatment practices.  Want to support CCHR? https://www.cchr.org/ Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/citizens-commission-on-human-rights/

In 2020, over 1600 horses were live-shipped to Japan from Canada for slaughter and human consumption.  In addition, every year Canada slaughters between 20,000 and 30,000 horses domestically, with their meat shipped to Europe and Asia for human consumption. Canadian Horse Defence Coalition is an organization that advocates against the consumption and export of horse meat. Find out how you can save our equine friends with a little bit of your help. Want to support CHDC? https://canadianhorsedefencecoalition.org/  Find the episode on Great.com: https://great.com/great-talks-with/canadian-horse-defense-coalition/