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CCE-850ALast week I asked listeners of the podcast to let me know if they were tuning in, and sure enough, several of you did reach out! So, perhaps this Friday edition of the newsletter going out as a podcast will continue. Today's edition doesn't have any new information but instead is an audio summary of some of what has been going on with voices from some of the decision-makers.I'm Sean Tubbs, and this one's a bit of a puzzle to put together. In the print edition below you'll see new versions of a couple of the stories as I had to develop a new script. I have not included the images, but these podcasts will now have normal shout-outs. No more house ads!Two stories in this edition, both about Charlottesville's budget for FY2026:* City Council makes last minute decisions at final work session before tonight's vote on $265M budget* Council adopts $265.2 million budget after another conversation about transit fundingFirst shout-out: Plant Virginia NativesSpring is here and there's still time to plan for upgrades to your outdoors. You can take some time to get ready for spring! Check out Plant Virginia Natives!Plant Virginia Natives is part of a partnership with ten regional campaigns for ten different ecosystems across Virginia, from the Northern Piedmont to the Eastern Shore. Take a look at the full map below for the campaign for native species where you are in the Commonwealth. For the Charlottesville area, download a free copy of the handbook: Piedmont Native Plants: A Guide for Landscapes and Gardens.Plant Northern Piedmont Natives is for anyone who works with native plants, whether you are a property owner, private consultant, landscape designer, nursery operator, conservation group, or local government.(image)A summary of the April 10, 2025 Charlottesville City Council budget work sessionOne of the challenges of doing a podcast version at the end of a week is that I may have to rearrange two previous stories in order for the audio edition to make sense. That's the case this week with Charlottesville City Council's adoption of a $265.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026. That happened on April 14 at a special meeting.But before we get to that, we have to go back to the work session held on April 10.In Charlottesville, the budget process never really stops. In fact, it keeps on going up to the last minute of adoption. New items were added at the work session that had not previously come up.At the beginning of the April 10 work session, they learned about additional spending that can happen because new funding has been found since the beginning of the budget process in March.“We do have supplemental revenue over and above the proposed budget of $774,263,” said Krisy Hammill, the city's budget director.The driver of that change was an additional $700,000 increase in Business and Professional Licenses that had not been factored in.There were many numbers thrown around during the final work session. Before Council signed off on how to spend that money, City Manager Sam Sanders went through how $915,620 in “Council Discretionary Funds” would be spent to leave a balance of $440,406 to spend.“Kind of thinking that with all the volatility that we have in DC, there could very easily be a series of moments that come up and that this would give you the flexibility to make some decisions and how we could support gaps in what could happen based on decisions and how it actually lands in the community,” Sanders said.Staff codified a list of what Council had already decided to spend over the course of four budget work sessions.* $250,000 to the Blue Ridge Coalition for the Homeless to cover the costs of a federal grant not obtained because there was an error related to a recent leadership transition.* $162,000 to the Piedmont Housing Alliance to pay for the cost of staff who work on eviction prevention.* $50,000 in cash to the Piedmont Housing Alliance related to eviction prevention.* An additional $43,150 to the Boys and Girls Club for a total of $116,000 in the FY26 budget.* An additional $28,800 to Lighthouse Studios to fund two programs for a total funding of $40,000 in the FY26 budget.* An additional $6,000 to Loaves and Fishes to bring their total funding to $50,000 for FY26.* An additional $1,200 to Piedmont CASA for a total of $10,000.* An additional $6,600 to Live Arts for a total of $16,000.* An additional $7,100 to Legal Aid Justice Center for a total of $40,000* An additional $1,500 to SARA for a total of $25,000.* A total of $104,261 in capital improvement program funds will be redirected to the Dogwood Vietnam Memorial. Read this story for more information.At the meeting, Hammill handed out a spreadsheet that provided more details about other programs that were added to the list such as an annual payment to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center. This was initially left out of the budget because the organization did not fill out an application through a portal called Zoom Grants.The payment to the Jefferson School African American Heritage Center was $228,993 in FY2024 and $246,993 in FY2025. The organization is considered fundamental which means it no longer has to compete for funding through the Vibrant Community Fund process . The payment for FY2026 will be $228,200.“By not submitting through Zoom Grants, they didn't appear on the list, but they didn't know that they had to still submit through Zoom Grants,” Sanders said. “So we have some course corrections that we need to do there and making sure that everyone understands what they have to do still, even though they're in a non competitive round.”Sanders said there was a similar error with the Charlottesville Redevelopment and Housing Authority. That government body is considered “fundamental” but also sought additional funding.“We have to have a conversation with them about their pursuits of funding going forward to your point they could be here and in the competitive rounds,” Sanders said. “I don't particularly care for that. I think that makes it double dipping.”Sanders said Deputy City Manager James Freas and the Office of Community Solutions are currently performing an audit of CRHA as a way of building a better working relationship.City Councilor Michael Payne, a member of the CRHA Board, called for a joint work session to plan for the likelihood of reduced federal funding for public housing units.At one point in the conversation, Council initially signaled a willingness to add an additional $16,000 to the United Way for their Prosper program. Deputy City Manager Ashley Marshall made a pitch for the program at the April 10 meeting. The program had previously been called the Financial Resiliency Task Force.Another last minute item is $30,000 for the Tonsler League headed by former City Councilor and current CRHA Chair Wes Bellamy. The organization had expected that the City of Charlottesville would have received an additional $250,000 from the state government for operations, but Governor Glenn Youngkin recently vetoed that from the budget.“He received a $250,000 grant for this current year that ends in June,” Sanders said. “I am planning to check with him to see if. If he will expend all of that and avoid the risk of having to send anything back.”Council supported giving the Tonsler League $30,000.At half an hour into the final budget work session held three days after the final public hearing, Sanders asked Council if there was any other item they might want to fund and gave them the current balance.“The question that we are really posing at this point is, is there anything else that you all have been pondering?” Sanders asked. “Because we try to remind you that this is the end of the road and we are truly down to $394,000 that today, right now at this moment, is your Council Strategic Initiatives Fund.”That prompted Councilor Lloyd Snook to express a concern.“So we haven't even gotten to the fiscal year and we've already cut it down?” Snook asked.“That's correct,” Sanders said.Snook said he felt the process was not appropriate.“I find myself trying to figure out what possible process we're advancing here,” Snook said. “And the answer is it's still back to whatever anybody throws up against the wall at Council at the last minute. I just think that's a terrible way to do business.”Sanders said he understood Snook's concern.“I understand and appreciate the last minute nature of it and I'm not a fan of always doing that and I think in these, this, these two moments specifically, we can identify a way to bring you critical information so that you can have that presented to you and then you can make that determination on if you believe the item is ready to go forward,” Sanders said, adding that both Marshall and Bellamy could appear before Council to formally make a pitch.There were at least three Councilors who supported funding for Tonsler, but not yet for the Prosper Program.There was also a long discussion about increasing the number of transit drivers to 82 in order to restore service to pre-pandemic levels. This comment from Sanders finishes off that discussion and sets up a conversation for the future.“I think what I heard was that you are not going to attempt to unpack the budget at this late stage and find a way to make 82 drivers a reality,” Sanders said. “But what you are indicating is that you support the desire for added drivers and that you're looking to have us revisit that with you at some point in the future later in 2025 for the possible consideration of the use of one time funds for the bridge that would be required to get us to the next budget where we will realize the true cost.”Sanders also said he still wants to hold on to the $22.4 million surplus from FY2024 in case federal programs are cut.“The conversations that are being had in regards to SNAP and Medicaid are real in that they're big,” Sanders said. “And if those cuts were to occur, we will see a number of our constituency impacted directly by that.”Sanders said that while the city is blessed to have a large surplus, it will go very quickly if the local government picks up what had been a federal program.Tonight's meeting to adopt is not the end of the process. Because of a second advertising error, Council still has to hold a public hearing on the tax rates and that will take place at the next regular meeting on April 21. By law, Council cannot adopt those tax rates at that meeting and must wait at least three days. A second special meeting will be held on April 24.I had hoped to tell you more about the next three items by going back to the audio, but I've got to get to the next set of stories:* Sanders had an update on a potential low-barrier shelter. The General Assembly's version of the budget had $1.5 million going to the City of Charlottesville for this purpose, and Youngkin cut this in half. The budget has not yet been finalized and Sanders said Senator Creigh Deeds is still trying to make the case to restore the funding.* Sanders said he believes the city would need to provide operating funds to any grocery that sets up at 501 Cherry Avenue.* There is still a possibility that the city might provide funding for UVA's affordable housing project at 10th and Wertland. They will be asked to submit a request as part of the next funding cycle this fall.Second shout-out: Piedmont Master Gardeners seek items for Green Elephant SaleIf you are cleaning out your garage or basement this winter and have garden implements or yard ornaments you no longer need, the Piedmont Master Gardeners will take them off your handsThe Piedmont Master Gardeners are seeking donations of new and used garden tools, hoses, decorative items, outdoor furniture, and virtually anything else that can be used to maintain or enjoy a home landscape. From February 1 through April 30, these "Green Elephant" donations may be dropped off at 402 Albemarle Square between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays or Saturdays. The Master Gardeners are not able to accept plastic pots or opened chemicals.The Green Elephants will be offered for sale to the public during PMG's Spring Plant Sale, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Albemarle Square Shopping Center. Proceeds will support the many free and low-cost horticulture education programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community.To arrange a pickup of large items or for more information, contact the Piedmont Master Gardeners at greenelephant@piedmontmastergardeners.org.(image)Council adopts $265.2 million budget after another conversation about transit fundingCharlottesville City Council adopted a $265.2 million budget for the fiscal year that begins on July 1 at a special meeting on April 14 but not before another review and summary from City Manager Sam Sanders. He had introduced a $264,474,183 budget on March 4.“Things have changed a little bit, as it always does, from the proposed date to your adoption date,” Sander saidThere have been five budget work sessions and two public hearings on the document itself, but yet to come is a public hearing on the tax rates for 2025.“What I'll point out to you just in basic highlights, is that the revenue expenditure at this time has now risen to $265,248,446,” Sanders said.The tax rates have not changed for 2025, but another year of growth in assessments has resulted in more revenue. The assessor's office reported an average of a 7.74 percent increase in late January.One spending change in the budget is an additional $600,000 for Charlottesville Area Transit which partially came out of a push for local advocates.“We added a transit mechanic to help with operations,” Sanders said. “We are also maintaining fare free service across the system and absorbing the absence of the flexible federal funds because those funds are now not available to us as they have been.”Other highlights:* There's $5.4 million over the next five years for sidewalk repair and construction* There's $12.7 million in spending on affordable housing initiatives in FY26* The FY26 budget is the first to apply to a fourth collective bargaining unitCity Councilor Michael Payne asked about the status of a $22.4 million surplus from FY2024. Sanders made the decision to keep the amount in reserve and Council has so far agreed. The idea is to keep the money available while a new era for the federal government continues to settle in. He also said he has been meeting with nonprofit groups who have been making presentations on funding they have lost from the federal government.“So they are first trying to recoup what they've spent and hope that they might actually get some continuation,” Sanders said. “So that is beginning to build. We're beginning to see that finally the city organization itself has not incurred a loss. But we still continue to monitor just believing that it's just a matter of time. It's not a matter of if, it is actually a matter of when.”A generally-held practice in municipal budgeting is to not use one-time money such as surpluses to hire staffing.“Something like staffing is not ideal because we can't guarantee that funding to occur year to year,” said City Councilor Natalie Oschrin.The conversation went back to transit. The City of Charlottesville owns Charlottesville Area Transit and has full control of its operations. Albemarle County and Charlottesville have entered into an entity called the Charlottesville Albemarle Regional Transit Authority but so far that is entirely about planning for transit operations.Albemarle Supervisors vote to join Regional Transit Authority, December 15, 2024Charlottesville joins regional transit authority; Council holds first reading on federal transit allocations, December 28, 2024Charlottesville Area Transit has no independent board of directors which makes Council the sole authority over its operations. There had once been an advisory body made up of citizens but that was eliminated sometime during the pandemic.An advocacy group called IMPACT made up of various churches has been pressuring Albemarle and Charlottesville to increase the amount they spent on transit to hire additional drivers. Their specific number has been 82, a number believed to enable Charlottesville Area Transit to increase service.“The solution to long wait times is very straightforward: we need more bus drivers,” reads their website. “Right now, Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) has budgeted 67 drivers. Getting to wait times of half an hour will require at least 80.”In Virginia, cities and counties are completely independent of each other. There are regional services such as that provided by the Rivanna Water and Service Authority, but localities have to adopt budgets independently.IMPACT's public event was held on April 8, over a month into the budget process for Charlottesville and about six weeks after Albemarle County Executive Jeffrey Richardson introduced that locality's budget.At their work session on April 10, City Council indicated they wanted to support IMPACT's request but the timing is not right for the existing budget. They agreed to hold conversations about how to get there shortly after the budget is adopted.Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston and Charlottesville City Council were the two members of Council who went to hear from IMPACT at what they call the Nehemiah Action.“The commitment that the two of us made was to try to get something for this coming the fiscal year that we're working on now, which means some sort of amendment or whatever,” said City Councilor Brian Pinkston.Several members of the group were in attendance at the meeting and Pinkston addressed them directly from the dais and encouraged them to get involved earlier in the budget process.“I want people to know that this is not the end,” Pinkston said. “We heard you last week, we're working on it. And what you're hearing now is the sort of public outworking of the conversations that need to happen.”For over four years of reporting on transit issues, take a look at this tab on Information Charlottesville.Council adopted the budget after a final explanation of last minute changes such as $30,000 for the Tonsler League to help keep it going after Governor Youngkin vetoed an anticipated $250,000 from Virginia's budget.Council will hold a public hearing on the tax rate for 2025 on April 21 and then will hold a special meeting on April 24.Postscript for #850AToday's edition was intended to have additional audio but I ran out of time. Also the podcast edition can be less than half an hour long. The version that airs on WTJU has to be at least 29 minutes long. There was no radio version last week so I'm going to put another story or two in that version from #846-A. Behind the scenes I have quite a bit of organization that allows me to seemingly produce more content than entities with budgets that are much larger than mine. One day there will be more of everything. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

The regular cycle for Charlottesville Community Engagement begins and ends with a sonic version that collects stories from the past week and presents them in audible form. The information gathering for this newsletter mostly takes place by recording audio of government meetings in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District. As I write each story, I clip out the audio the way I might have done if I had continued to pursue a career in public radio. There is a satisfaction to be able to share this with anyone who might want to hear.In this edition of the program:* Local primary races set for City Council, Jack Jouett seat on Albemarle Board* Albemarle Architectural Review Board reviews draft actions for Comprehensive Plan* Albemarle Supervisors skeptical of proposal to use dedicated housing fund proceeds as debt service* Albemarle Supervisors vote to add another $1 million to affordable housing fund, $200,000 to emergency fund in FY2026 budget* Deputy City Manager Ratliff provides update on Charlottesville's strategic plan* Former City Council appeals to Council to move forward with improvements to support Dogwood MemorialCharlottesville Community Engagement is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.First shout-out: Piedmont Master Gardeners seek items for Green Elephant SaleIf you are cleaning out your garage or basement this winter and have garden implements or yard ornaments you no longer need, the Piedmont Master Gardeners will take them off your handsThe Piedmont Master Gardeners are seeking donations of new and used garden tools, hoses, decorative items, outdoor furniture, and virtually anything else that can be used to maintain or enjoy a home landscape. From February 1 through April 30, these "Green Elephant" donations may be dropped off at 402 Albemarle Square between 10 a.m. and noon on Wednesdays or Saturdays. The Master Gardeners are not able to accept plastic pots or opened chemicals.The Green Elephants will be offered for sale to the public during PMG's Spring Plant Sale, scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Albemarle Square Shopping Center. Proceeds will support the many free and low-cost horticulture education programs the Piedmont Master Gardeners offer to the community.To arrange a pickup of large items or for more information, contact the Piedmont Master Gardeners at greenelephant@piedmontmastergardeners.org.The weekly look at the spreadsheetSecond-shout out: Charlottesville Area Tree StewardsThe next shout-out is one I'm very interested in. There is now a big school behind my house and I'd like to plant some trees to screen my property. I really have no idea how to do such a thing, but you can bet where I'll be the morning of April 12, 2025!That's when the Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards will be holding their annual tree sale at the Virginia Department of Forestry at 900 Natural Resources Drive in Charlottesville. The group has their own tree nursery, entirely run by volunteers. They plant saplings obtained from multiple sources and nurture them until they are large enough to be planted out. They concentrate on native trees, some of which are hard to find from commercial sources.They don't have a list yet, but stay tuned to this space for details. But, this is a good day to get that on your calendar! Click here for more details! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

Deb Simmons went studied nutritional science and biology in college and went on to work with Americorps and the Peace Corps. When she left those jobs, she started working in restaurants in the seacoast NH area. She worked for Row 34 and became a GM and then for The Green Elephant, becoming a GM there as well. Then, in 2019, she started cake. vegan bakery. Restaurant Unstoppable - EVOLVE! - Eric of Restaurant Unstoppable is now taking consultation and coaching calls! Book a consultation today! Schedule your call to become UNSTOPPABLE! Check out the website for more details: https://www.restaurantunstoppable.com/evolve Today's sponsors: Meez: Are you a chef, owner, operator, or manage recipes in professional kitchens? meez is built just for you. Organize, share, prep, and scale recipes like never before. Plus, engineer your menu in real-time and get accurate food costs. Sign up for free today and get 2 FREE months of invoice processing as a listener of the Restaurant Unstoppable Podcast. Visit getmeez.com/unstoppable to learn more. Restaurant Systems Pro: When you join Restaurant Systems Pro through February of 2025, They will handle your 2024 books at no charge. Here's what you get: Organization of all invoices and expenses;AI Scanning of products so you know the usage; Reconciling your accounts; Tracking inventory and labor costs; and Providing detailed P&L reports Head to RestaurantUnstoppable.com/RSP and be sure to mention this special offer.   Let's make 2025 the year your restaurant thrives. Contact the guest: Website: https://cakeveganbakery.com Thanks for listening! Rate the podcast, subscribe, and share!  We are on Youtube: @RestaurantUnstoppable

Mit einer guten Idee kann man auch als Biologe oder Biologin ein Unternehmen gründen - und gute Ideen können einem durchaus bei der Laborarbeit einfallen. Oder am Spielplatz, wie bei Joel Eichmann zum Beispiel. Er gründete das Unternehmen Green Elephant Biotech und erzählt uns in dieser Episode, wie es dazu kam.

Was gibt's Neues bei der "Green Elephant Biothech GmbH" ? In der aktuellen Folge spricht Steffen mit einem der zwei Gründer, Joel über Firmenwachstum, neue Produkte und das Podcast-Busieness. Das Gießener Startup stellt Bioreaktoren her: Also technische Anlagen, um Zellen zu kultivieren. Bioreaktoren bestehen aus einer Art Flasche, in der eine bestimmte Art von Zellen gezüchtet wird und einer Steuerungseinheit, die das Innenklima und die Bedingungen im Behälter überwacht und reguliert. Kunden sind vor allem Pharmaunternehmen. Vom Klinkenputzen und "Doppelhelix" , Joel gibt einen guten Einblick in die Branche und das Startup Leben. Moderation: Steffen Schmidt | Audioproduktion: Clemenz Korn Ein Podcast der WR56 Kreativagentur (www.wr56.de) in Marburg. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diegelbecouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegelbecouch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@diegelbecouch Mehr aus dem Werkraum56? Erhalten Sie die neuesten Hörspiele, Videos und Podcast sowie Zugang zu exklusiven Netzwerk-Events. Email eintragen und ab gehts: https://wr56.de/newsletter

Welcome to episode 056 of Life Sciences 360.Welcome to another episode of Life Sciences 360! In this episode, Harsh Thakkar is joined by Joel Eichmann, co-founder and managing director of Green Elephant Biotech. Green Elephant Biotech is a trailblazer in the biotech industry, focusing on sustainability and using plant-based materials to create innovative products. Joel shares the fascinating journey of how Green Elephant Biotech started, the challenges they faced, and the future of sustainable biotech.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:23 - Welcoming Joel Eichmann02:39 - Origins of Green Elephant Biotech05:15 - From Concept to Commercial Product07:30 - Early Challenges and Strategies10:02 - Advice for Aspiring Biotech Entrepreneurs12:33 - Incorporating Sustainability15:01 - Hiring and Building the Team18:37 - Understanding the Life Sciences Industry21:19 - Balancing Innovation and Sustainability24:05 - Industry Challenges and Opportunities27:34 - Generating New Product Ideas30:13 - Recognition and Awards31:31 - Long-term Goals and Automation34:28 - The Future of Automation in Biotech36:06 - Where to Learn More About Green Elephant Biotech37:44 - Final Thoughts on SustainabilityConnect with Joel Eichmann -Green Elephant Biotech: (https://www.greenelephantbiotech.com/)Joel Eichmann: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-eichmann/)Harsh Thakkar: (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harshvthakkar/)*Listen to this episode on the go! 

We are caught in an economic and political system that encourages our collective participation in our planet's daily disintegration. Why would we expect to feel good, and good about ourselves, while we are a part of the decimation of life on Earth, including ourselves and everyone we love? On one hand, we are the victims. No one asked to be born into this broken system that treats human and other life as disposable, allows for unprecedented levels of inequality, and has ignored the climate and ecological crises for decades.                                                    We have been failed by the people and institutions that were tasked with protecting us — first and foremost our governments and elected representatives. Our government's failure could not be more complete.                                                                                                            But the governments are not alone: Media outlets, schools, universities, churches, labor unions, professional associations, even environmental organizations and countless others have also failed to acknowledge and protect us from the climate emergency.                                                                                                                                                                  The Quintessential Question: WHAT DO YOU REALLY THINK IS GOING TO BE THE SOLUTION TO OUR ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS? CO2 sucking machines? Electric cars for all? Everybody on Earth holding their breath and jumping?                                                      You are not alone. The only resolution is for a small percent of dedicated global citizens to kick-start the renewal of our planet. It is the only chance we have.                                 THE GOOD NEWS: Once the few get the ball rolling, the majority of global citizens with support their efforts. How do we go about this monumental effort? The Green Elephant has designed a Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions. "A Call to Act" it is a well-organized, thoughtfully laid-out resource of hundreds of climate groups to join, and eco-action activities to be taken. It is packed with people and organizations DOING something. This is your grand opportunity to join them in our literal fight with fire and water. It is one click away— in the Show Notes of this episode. EPISODE WEBPAGE"A CALL TO ACT" :  A Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions. 

Joel Eichmann, the co-founder and managing director of Green Elephant Biotech, discusses sustainable single-use products, the importance of data, and how healthy people need a healthy planet Eichmann speaks about the firm's plant-based plastic single-use products and how it is contributing to making the world that little bit greener, despite being told a few years ago the company was ahead of its time. Additionally, the life cycle of the product is discussed, and the conversation evolves to talk about the ecosystem needed to recycle effectively.   He goes on to bring up an important point about how drugs in the life sciences space are saving lives, however, to reap the full benefit of commercialized medicine, we need to have a healthy planet for the healthy people to live on.  

The Two Overarching Goals of This Podcast Project:1.  To raise awareness about the scope and scale of the twin evils, the climate and biodiversity crises. Because the extent of our eco-problems are global, we think most people don't truly conceive of the magnitude of what is happening. After all, the sky is blue, and the birds are singing – what's the issue?2. To promote a better understanding that, even with all the progress we have accomplished, it is sadly, nowhere near the efforts we must undertake to realize any real headway in this mother-of-all planetary threats. (See #1)To illustrate this, we share two tales. One of a legendary superstar musical couple trying to make a healing gesture to the earth. The other is about The Disney Corporation marketing an elite “Bucket Lists Adventure” around the world package tour. The “Happiest Place on Earth” is not doing much to make the Earth happy. OK, we lied, we do have a Third Goal: Solutions. Below, find a link for The Green Elephant's fabulous new resource, A CALL TO ACT: A Comprehensive On-line Encyclopedia of Eco-Solutions.  “A Call to Act” is NOT about going vegan, boycotting fast-fashion, and upping your home recycling game. "A Call to Act" is a well-organized, thoughtfully laid-out resource with  hundreds of climate & environmental groups to join, and eco-action activities to be taken. Check it out – it is a site to behold. A CALL TO ACT: An Incredible On-Line Encyclopedia of Eco-SolutionsEPISODE WEPAGE 

 It's easy to despair. Too easy. The future hasn't already been decided.  The future is as uncertain as it's ever been. Knowing this, there is still a chance to seize the best-case scenario rather than surrender to the worst. Taking action is the best way to live in conditions of crisis and disruption.  Although individual choices and actions are important, experts say people need to unite if the scale of this challenge is to be met, making the political space for politicians and big businesses to make the necessary changes.The single most important thing people can do is come together to form movements – or join existing groups – that can push for changes big enough to matter, from city-wide renewable energy programs to large-scale divestment from fossil fuels.And to that point we are introducing The Green Elephant's Comprehensive Eco-Guide: “A CALL TO ACT” where you will discover  hundreds of eco-action activities that cover every aspect of your life — home, family, career, shopping, leisure time, investing, and the other parts of our lives that will allow you to mobilize.A Call to Act Eco-Guide 

Estève is a TEDx speaker and human connection expert. He is co-founder of Green Elephant that helps the world's business leaders and leading teams transform the way they communicate. Estève has dedicated more than two decades to decoding the chemistry of human connection. Listen to learn about the eight types of love: philia, pragma, storge, eros, ludus, mania, philautia and finally agape. And we're so excited to have him on the show. Hosted by Tim Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Couply: The App for Couples which helps couples build an incredible relationship that will last forever. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/couply/message

Hace 4 meses se pasaron por el videoclub los amigos del podcast La Hora Oscura, Alex Castellano y Jesús García, para charlar sobre cine extremo. Ahora, llega la continuación, el nuevo volumen del CINE más EXTREMO, en la que os traemos una nueva lista de películas que, ya sea por su visceralidad, gore, escenas explicitas o dureza psicológica, nos llevan al extremo ¿Os atrevéis? Hablamos, en este orden, de El monstruo de St. Pauli, Urotsukidōji, Réquiem por un sueño y Gomia: Terror en el Mar Egeo. Además, os compartimos impresiones de dos películas que están a punto de llegar a nuestros cines: Project Wolf Hunting y Terrifier 2. Y de Bonus, Nieves G. Briones nos habla de la impactante The Green Elephant. Presentan Carlos Cubo e Ismael Rubio. Invitados Alex Castellano y Jesús García. Con la participación de Nieves G. Briones. Edición Carlos Cubo. Síguenos y no olvidéis compartir, comentar y darle al LIKE, gracias. ➡️ TELEGRAM https://t.me/tiemposdevideoclub ➡️ TIENDA https://latostadora.com/shop/TDV ➡️ VIDEOCLUB RADIO https://cutt.ly/RKXIA02 ➡️ RRSS https://allmylinks.com/tdvideoclub Recuerda que puedes apoyar a este podcast invitándonos a un café en: https://ko-fi.com/tiemposdevideoclub ¿Quieres anunciarte en este podcast? Hazlo, contáctanos o descarga nuestro PRESS KIT en https://cutt.ly/uLDGKBk

Wir verfolgen die Erfolgsgeschichte schon länger. Joel hat gemeinsam mit Felix aus der Universität heraus das Unternehmen „Green Elephant Biotech GmbH“ gegründet. Das Produkt ist einfach und komplex zugleich. Ein Bioreaktor. Bioreaktoren sind technische Anlagen, die verwendet werden, um biologische Prozesse wie Fermentation oder Zellkultivierung kontrolliert und reproduzierbar durchzuführen. Bioreaktoren bestehen aus einem Behälter, in dem eine bestimmte Art von Mikroorganismen oder Zellen gezüchtet werden, und einer Steuerungseinheit, die das Innenklima und die Bedingungen im Behälter überwacht und reguliert. Die Herausforderungen eines Startups in der Pre-Seed-Phase sind Finanzierung, Marktforschung und Validierung, Produktentwicklung, Kundengewinnung und Personalbeschaffung. Es ist schwer, genügend Kapital zu beschaffen und gleichzeitig das Produkt und das Unternehmen zu entwickeln, das Interesse von Investoren und Kunden zu wecken und das richtige Personal zu finden. Nach einer ersten Finanzierungsrunde (Pre-Seed) pitchen die beiden Gründer nun um frisches Kapital und sind trotz der schlechten Marktlage ziemlich erfolgreich. Alle Signale stehen auf Wachstum, worum es genau geht und was die Jungs von Green Elephant Biotech zukünftig vorhaben, hört ihr in dieser Folge. Viel Spaß mit Joel von Green Elephant Biotech GmbH. Moderation: Steffen Schmidt | Audioproduktion: Clemenz Korn Eine Podcast der WR56 Kreativagentur (www.wr56.de) in Marburg. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diegelbecouch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegelbecouch Sie wollen Ihr Unternehmen, Ihre Produkte und Dienstleistungen auf unserer gelben Couch präsentieren? Bewerben Sie sich jetzt für ein Interview in unserem Podcast. Schreiben Sie uns einfach eine Email an info@wr56.de  Mehr aus dem Werkraum56? Erhalten Sie die neuesten Hörspiele, Videos und Podcast sowie Zugang zu exklusiven Netzwerk-Events. Email eintragen und ab geht´s! https://wr56.de/newsletter #podcast #werkraum56 #wr56 #business #unternehmen #wirtschaftspodcast #mittelhessen #startup #mittelstand

Buy me a Beer and get merch - https://ko-fi.com/boozebuddy Bacardi Goes Potatoes, the Brand that makes Rum, Grey Goose Vodka, Dewars, Patrón, and Bombay Gin is ditching single-use plastics for more sustainable packaging. Their goal is to be plastic-free in 2030 using a new potato starch and cellulose fiber based vacuum pack. Look for their plastic-free gift packs for this season in select markets, and let me know what you think after you click the link. https://www.thespiritsbusiness.com/2022/12/bacardi-gift-packs-go-plastic-free/ Hornitos Cash Gift is going to turn someone's white elephant gift into a Green Elephant gift. Turn that “no, no, no” into a “Ho-Ho-Hornitos moment and get yourself something you really want, like Hornitos Tequila! Your chance to enter Starts December 26th and ends on December 30th, so make sure to head to the link then get those pics ready to share and turn that smelly candle into cash with Christmas magic! https://hornitosgreenelephantshop.splashthat.com/ The third story after this - The Boozebuddy Update is brought to you by Green Mountain Payments - helping local business owners save thousands of dollars by providing complimentary credit card processing equipment and zero cost credit card processing. Visit greenmountainpayments.com or posandzero.com today! A “Call Of Duty “Studio Beer Collab is here. The studio that brought you the game, along with “Dead Space” has teamed up with Fieldwork Brewing for “Outer Way Stout” a 9% ABV Midnight Stout as a tie in with the release of a new game “The Callisto Protocol”. You can stop by a Fieldworks taproom, if you happen to be near one, or order from their website... to a California address. Time to call your friends in Cali! Check it out at https://fieldworkbrewing.com Remember to stay safe, drive sober and support the booze that supports your local community. Have a comment, question, or story suggestion? Reach out to me boozebuddyupdate.com *Affiliate links below* El Gato Retractable Green Screen - https://amzn.to/3gKm4jr LED Streaming Key Light Desktop - https://amzn.to/3TYfV10 GoProHero 10 - https://amzn.to/3N98nGU sE7 Microphone - https://amzn.to/3VVhUoV Audient iD4 Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/3D94jS5 Mic to Interface Cable - https://amzn.to/3sxODDk #theboozebuddyupdate #boozebuddy #boozebuddyupdate #beerindustry #boozenews #booze #bacardi #goldbar #gifts #callofduty #cod #deadspacemobile #callistoprotocol #callisto the boozebuddy update, beer industry, global news, boozenews, Bacardi, Grey Goose Vodka, Dewars, Patrón, Bombay Gin, Gold Bar, renewable, Hornitos, TonyTalks, Instagram, Call Of Duty, Dead Space, Fieldwork Brewing, Outer Way Stout, Stout, beer, --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/boozebuddy/support

It's time to talk about the green elephant in the room... and Tammy's daughter had her phone stolen - or did she?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is the fifth and last in a series focusing on proven and tested approaches resolving not only our climate and multiple environmental crises, but also the attacks on our democratic institutions and ideals. This is going to be critical if we are to any hope of dealing with the breadth and scope of these of these literally earth-shattering challenges for the planet's living biosystems – including ourselves and our institutions.                                              The Green Elephant in the Room Webpage1.  WHO IS REALLY TO BLAME FOR CLIMATE CHANGE? Many groups have been accused of being at blame for this ongoing lack of action, from fossil fuel companies and wealthy countries, to politicians, rich people, and sometimes even all of us. Whether we label the blame or not, the question of who is responsible for the climate crisis is a necessary one. It will inevitably impact the solutions we propose to fix things.2. SO, DOES CHANGING A LIGHT BULB LEAD TO CHANGING THE WORLD? Individual actions vs. corporate and government action. Who's keeping the fossil fuel party going? 3. CITIZEN ASSEMBLIES With democracy on the ropes, maybe we should try something new. What if we left it up to ordinary citizens to make the decisions to solve climate change? It has even been successful in Texas!4. CARBON TAX Probably the most effective climate actions we can take. But it's not popular. Is it because it's misunderstood?5. CARBON CLUBS/CLIMATE CLUBS  Climate Clubs or Carbon Clubs are small groups of countries that share a strong commitment to climate action and want to work together to achieve a transition to a decarbonized future. Climate treaties and targets, like the Paris Agreement, are not working.  Maybe it's time for a new, enlightened approach. 6. INDIVIDUAL ACTIONS VS. CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT ACTION:  Have we been led astray all these decades? 7. WHAT CAN FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS DO IN THE CLIMATE FIGHT?  Plenty. Our national governments are the only entities that have the financial and regulatory resources to seriously confront the breadth and depth of our environmental enchilada.  The problem — there is a deep distrust of institutions.  The solution — we are the government. Politicians work for us. Yes, everything is twisted and distorted now, but the majority of people want our democracy to survive and function, so we can face the immense challenges barreling towards us. 8. THE TRUE ENVIRONMENTAL HEROES With the federal government in gridlock and failing to act, the good news is many state and local governments are leading the way on climate policy. And most aren't waiting for a top-down approach—they are not only taking the lead, but they're also looking beyond slashing emissions, by creating innovative programs to help humans and wildlife adapt to the changes already upon us, and those to come.

For the first time ever, it's Curtain on Fire Live! This replay of our recent live show features performances of six new plays: "Green Elephant" and "Great Moments in Linguistics" by David Doster, "Three" by Jay Strong, "Forever" by Hank Fandel, "The Cure" by Jake Daehler, and "The Arthur Problem" by Alex Bernstein.

U.S. Congressman Earl Blumenauer joins the show to talk about bridging the gap between the states where marijuana products have been legalized and a federal government that still classifies cannabis as one of the most dangerous narcotics around.

COP26, The United Nations Climate Summit is happening at the end of the month in Glasgow. And sure enough, it will be another opportunity for the Australian federal government to embarrass itself when it comes to climate policy on the world stage. In the lead up to this event, we are going to have 5 episodes out in 3 weeks of showing the world there are folk in Australia doing awesome things when it comes to sustainability. Let's highlight their work, not the pollies in the pocket of the fossil fuel lobby. In this clip show we Revisit our chat with Dan Ilic from a Rational Fear Hear from Twyla Dell, Climate Scientist and Fuel Historian based in Kansas City. And her quest to kiss good night to gasolene (petrol in the Commonwealth countries). Revisit John Hammerton on making Alternative Fuels with Hemp. Set up the next four episodes featuring some awesome Greentech and sustainability projects What topics and or trends would you like to hear about? Send in your thoughts to newsdesk@podcastswest.com.au Tweet me direct: @friendlyfutruri1 How to support me :) Join the new Facebook group and connect with fellow big picture thinkers here Leave a 5-star review and spread the word! Let's grow the movement of optimists and forward thinkers! https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-friendly-futurist-1602097 Creating weekly podcasts is thirsty work, so why not shout Dave another tasty soy flat white? And support your local independent media with a tip or donation, we love what we do and you can show your appreciation via https://www.buymeacoffee.com/podcastwest Check out my newsletter on Substack here: https://thefriendlyfuturist.substack.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello and welcome to our second series of Green Elephant interviews. Throughout this series, we are chatting with inspirational people who lead organisations which have chosen to work to focus on more than profit. 00:35 Interview with Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE from Learn with Grandma​ 01:57 Elephant in the room question – How old are you … Better Business Interview S2 – Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE from Learn with Grandma Read More »

Hello and welcome to our second series of Green Elephant interviews. Throughout this series, we are chatting with inspirational people who lead organisations which have chosen to work to focus on more than profit. 00:35 Interview with Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE from Learn with Grandma​ 01:57 Elephant in the room question – How old are you … Better Business Interview S2 – Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE from Learn with Grandma Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 19th May 2021. Top stories: 01:04 As Israel and Palestine wage war, is sustainability just a rich world problem? 06:56 The India covid variant doesn’t care about sustainable travel 09:38 Economic recovery at the expense of everything? Other News: 12:40 German government … Sustainability for rich only, Covid sustainability, Economic recovery, Gydeline simple business – Sustainability News for 19th May 2021 Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 19th May 2021. Top stories: 01:04 As Israel and Palestine wage war, is sustainability just a rich world problem? 06:56 The India covid variant doesn’t care about sustainable travel 09:38 Economic recovery at the expense of everything? Other News: 12:40 German government … Sustainability for rich only, Covid sustainability, Economic recovery, Gydeline simple business – Sustainability News for 19th May 2021 Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 5th May 2021. Top stories: 01:31 Steep rise in profits for Amazon during COVID 08:52 G7 talks 12:16 The Top 11 Climate Actions of Joe Biden’s First 100 Days Other News: 15:10 Poland clinches ‘historic’ deal to phase out coal by 2049 … Obscene tech profits, G7 climate talks, 100 days of Biden, Ethical Consumer – Sustainability News for 5th May 2021 Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 5th May 2021. Top stories: 01:31 Steep rise in profits for Amazon during COVID 08:52 G7 talks 12:16 The Top 11 Climate Actions of Joe Biden’s First 100 Days Other News: 15:10 Poland clinches ‘historic’ deal to phase out coal by 2049 … Obscene tech profits, G7 climate talks, 100 days of Biden, Ethical Consumer – Sustainability News for 5th May 2021 Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 28th April 2021. Top stories: 01:21 Bolsonaro’s Sudden Pledge to Protect the Amazon Is Met With Skepticism 03:21 Biden Commits to Reducing GHG by as Much as 52% by 2030 during Two-Day Summit 03:21 Biden Pledges Rapid Decline of Fossil Fuel Use … Climate summit, India COVID emergency, Greedy ESL, Tentshare – Sustainability News for 28th April 2021 Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 28th April 2021. Top stories: 01:21 Bolsonaro’s Sudden Pledge to Protect the Amazon Is Met With Skepticism 03:21 Biden Commits to Reducing GHG by as Much as 52% by 2030 during Two-Day Summit 03:21 Biden Pledges Rapid Decline of Fossil Fuel Use … Climate summit, India COVID emergency, Greedy ESL, Tentshare – Sustainability News for 28th April 2021 Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Season 2 Interview – Amelia Gammon from Bide Planet Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Season 2 Interview – Amelia Gammon from Bide Planet Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 21st April 2021. Top stories: 01:00 Earth Day 2021 04:58 Biden Wants Leaders to Make Climate Commitments for Earth Day 06:12 Greta Thunberg to testify in Congress on Earth Day 07:30 US/China agreement to try harder on Climate Change 10:15 Duke of … Earth Day 2021, US China try harder on climate, UK faster climate targets, Duke of Edinburgh environmentalism – Sustainability News for 21st April 2021 Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 21st April 2021. Top stories: 01:00 Earth Day 2021 04:58 Biden Wants Leaders to Make Climate Commitments for Earth Day 06:12 Greta Thunberg to testify in Congress on Earth Day 07:30 US/China agreement to try harder on Climate Change 10:15 Duke of … Earth Day 2021, US China try harder on climate, UK faster climate targets, Duke of Edinburgh environmentalism – Sustainability News for 21st April 2021 Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Highlights from interviews with 31 amazing organisations Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Highlights from interviews with 31 amazing organisations Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 31st March 2021. Since it’s B Corp month here at the Green Elephant Show, this week is all about the news – hopefully still fun! If you want facts, reviews and interviews take a look at our BCorps shows everyday in March. … China increases coal, Climate change credit ratings, Cooking with food waste, Peak meat – Sustainability News for 31st March 2021 Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Geoff Manchester from Intrepid Travel Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 31st March 2021. Since it’s B Corp month here at the Green Elephant Show, this week is all about the news – hopefully still fun! If you want facts, reviews and interviews take a look at our BCorps shows everyday in March. … China increases coal, Climate change credit ratings, Cooking with food waste, Peak meat – Sustainability News for 31st March 2021 Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Geoff Manchester from Intrepid Travel Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Karen Hoskin from Montanya Distillers Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Jessica Yinka Thomas from B Academics Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Ben Pecotich from Dynamic4 Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Matt Hocking from LEAP Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Will Richardson from Green Element Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – John-Erik Jahnsen from The Good Pencil Company Read More »

The latest sustainability news, fun, facts and reviews from the Green Elephant for 24th March 2021. Since it’s B Corp month here at the Green Elephant Show, this week is all about the news – hopefully still fun! If you want facts, reviews and interviews take a look at our BCorps shows everyday in March. … China & US collaborate on climate, Sports-washing, Spotify carbon removal, methane bombs – Sustainability News for 24th March 2021 Read More »

Hello and welcome to our special series of Green Elephant interviews during March 2021, supporting the annual B Corps month. B Corporations, or B Corps for short, are businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose Throughout March, we are chatting … B Corp Month 2021 Interview – Andy Aitken from Honest Mobile Read More »

Through some celestial fortune, there is a perfect storm coalescing that could sweep humanity and the rest of creation into a spectacular transformation.Our skies and waters are cleaner. Wild animals are taking back their ancestral lands. The oil industry had drilled a dry well. And there may even be some welcome changes on factory farms and the consumption of meat. There is no question that 2020 will be chronicled in history and will be reflected upon for a thousand years. The question is, how can we learn from it NOW?The pandemic is a gut-wrenching reality check.If this microscopic bug can decimate global economies so can climate and environmental change.The coronavirus has put humanity at a crossroads, one in which we can choose to keep walking down the current path of destruction—or build a future that puts us back in balance.Join Rico for a very special Green Elephant as we explore solutions to the unparalleled developments unfolding right in front of our eyes.Also, don't you think it's time we upgraded PATRIOTISM for the 21st century?

Yes, we must absolutely focus on combating the virus now, but from this collective experience, we must comprehend one thing - that climate change may well be the great engine for the next pandemic. On this episode of the Green Elephant:1. As we invest in ways to stimulate our economy, we should be focusing on how to make our society more resilient against both pandemics and climate change.  We will take a deep dive into how to realistically achieve those goals. 2. Women, girls, coronavirus, climate, and the assault on feminism.3. How to fight back against the shocking Republican and Corporate regulatory rollbacks on environmental regulations. 4. Why 3.5% is a magic number that could restore our sanity and the health of the planet. 5. Finally, the future of children. 

1. On this episode of The Green Elephant in the Room we investigate animal and plant exceptionalism. It's easy for us to consider humans as the pinnacle of creation, but we share the earth with other planetary beings that often exceed our own abilities. We only had room on the podcast to feature a few, but check out the webpage for stories about horses that have plans for hurricanes, a fish that lives well over 100 years, and the recently discovered secret language of elephants. 2. Our demand for the most common solid substance on earth is voracious. It is the foundation of our civilization, and we are running out of it. It's a worldwide crisis that nobody has heard about. Tune in and find out what this mysterious ingredient is.

Welcome to the second season of The Green Elephant in the Room. And what's a better way to kick off the new season than by exploring SOLUTIONS.  1. What do scientists say are the 8 most effective solutions to our environmental concerns? 2. Politicians won't listen until we start voting. Did you know that individuals who are most impacted by Climate and Environmental issues are least likely to vote? Here's how we can change that.  3.  There are plans to plant one trillion trees globally. But wouldn't it even be better to protect the forests we already have? And finally, the simple solution to our plastic straw problem. 

Anxious about a nightmare future of runaway climate and eco-system collapse?  I don't blame you. The ocean collapsing?  Clam up.  Arctic melting?  I'll take another drink on the rocks. Worry no more. The Green Elephant is here to the tackle greatest threat to life on earth in human history. Let's face it, we don't need more evidence, the science is clear. It is time to move on to hearts and minds. The doom and gloom model is not working. Let's expand our imaginations about what a positive world would look like. We have the capacity to create a brighter and healthier future that can be accomplished through innovative and practical solutions. Here are three good reasons to listen to The Green Elephant:First, It will help you set priorities. We need to move beyond recycling, and know which, of the many hundreds of things that we consumers buy and do, that cause the most environmental damage. 2. It will help you stop worrying about insignificant things.The fact is, if we focus on the big priorities and downplay subtle differences between smaller actions, you won't have to sweat the small stuff, like using disposable diapers, or spray cans, or paper napkins.And finally 3, The program will focus on those big priorities, sharing with you simple things we can all achieve the will stop and even reverse our impacts we are inflicting on the earth.Despair is not an option. It is time to raise your voice and get involved. Here's a suggestion, subscribe, tune-in, and skip the impending apocalypse.—————————————————————————————————————What does the title,  "The Green Elephant in the Room" mean?For our non-North American listeners, If you say there is an elephant in the room, you mean that there is an obvious problem or difficult situation that people do not want to talk about. And the green elephant represents the non-human living world.