Episodes
31
Latest episode
Jun 2024
Language
EN
Welcome to The Peel, where we break through the surface of sustainability in Florida and get to the juicy stuff at the center of it all.
Ryan Foelske of Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) returns to delve into the differences between net zero and real zero emissions and how power companies are working to reduce their impact on the environment via natural gas. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Ryan Foelske | Manager, Carbon-Free Electricity at RMI
Join us and Ryan Foelske of Rocky Mountain Institute as we go over two different pricing models that FPL (Florida Power & Light) offer for those interested in adding solar to their energy mix — rooftop solar and Solar Together.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Ryan Foelske | Manager, Carbon-Free Electricity at RMI
Welcome to the wonderful world of Microforests! Join Charles Reith, PHD for a talk on how they work, active microforest projects in Sarasota, and more. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Charles Reith, PhD | Sustainability Activist & Southface Board Member
Jeremy from Groundworks USA talks us through how his organization helps make a positive (and equitable) impact on the built environment and the steps they take to built trust and work with local communities to effect that change. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Jeremy Hoffman, PhD | Director of Climate Justice and Impact at Groundworks USA
Greenwashing or not? We dive all in on ESG factors in investing and if they're a good measure of company accountability with Ryan Foelske of RMI. Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Ryan Foelske | Manager, Carbon-Free Electricity at RMI
Art that addresses climate concerns is a unique way to forge emotional connections with new audiences and approach pressing issues in a less technical light. We talk with playwright Chantal Bilodeau on recent projects and her take on this unique blend of art and science.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Chantal Bilodeau | Climate Change Theatre Action
Trying to combat climate misinformation and science denial at the Thanksgiving table? We talk with John Cook, senior research fellow at Melbourne Center for Behavior Change on how to tackle those difficult conversations.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: John Cook | Sr. Research Fellow at Melbourne Center for Behavior Change
On this live webinar episode of The Peel, Dawn Sherriffs from Environmental Defense Fund talks on how you can effectively advocate for energy policy change at a local level. Host: Davis Foster | Graphic Design + Media Manager, SouthfaceGuest: Dawn Sherriffs | Environmental Defense Fund
Julia Herbst from Solar United Neighbors joins us to discuss solar co-ops, the future of rooftop solar in FL, and how SUN is working to help more people go solar and fight for energy rights.Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Julia Herbst | Gulf Coast Solar Program Associate for Solar United Neighbors
Joseph Bonasia from Florida Right to Clean Water joins us to discuss their ongoing petition for an amendment to the FL Constitution that will help ensure Florida waters are clean and safe for both people and animals. Sign the petition at www.floridarighttocleanwater.org Host: Amber Whittle, PhD | Executive Director of Southface SarasotaGuest: Joseph Bonasia | Communications Director for the Florida Right to Clean Water Amendment
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