Livable Future Podcast

Alpine Shifts: the Changing of Seasons and Landscapes in the Alps

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000

Alpine ecosystems are rapidly changing due to climate change, with shifts in snow cover, increasing temperatures, and increasing droughts. Arthur Broadbent, an ecologist researching the changes in vegetation and soil communities in the European Alps, joins the podcast to discuss how climate change and human impact are changing fundamental properties in mountain ecosystems that are essential to alpine systems. In this episode, Broadbent identifies sustainable practices and policies that can help mitigate these impacts. Broadbent offers a unique blend of scientific insight and practical advice, making it a necessary listen for anyone concerned about the future of mountain landscapes.

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Guest:

Arther Broadbent - https://twitter.com/arthurbroadbent

Hosts:

Kaydee Barker - https://www.kaydeebarker.com/

Cody Sanford - https://www.instagram.com/cody.livablefuture/

From Ridge to Reef: Hawaii's Past and Present Land Management

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In the third episode of our series on mountain ecology, we engage with Dr. Katie Kamelamela, a distinguished Assistant Professor at Arizona State University and a researcher at the Global Discovery and Conservation Science Center. With a focus on the Hawaiian Islands, this episode delves into the historical land management practices and how they are intertwined with Hawaiian culture. Additionally, the pressing issue of climate change's impact on the island chain is a focus of this discussion.

Dr. Kamelamela, who has a background in ethnoecology, ecological restoration, indigenous conceptions of wealth, and indigenous economies, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the discussion. Her work emphasizes the importance of incorporating community voices in forest restoration and the modern applications of Native Hawaiian plant gathering traditions.

Episode Transcripts and sources: https://livablefuturepodcast.com/episodes/

Dr. Kamelamela Social links:

https://www.instagram.com/kteabam/

https://twitter.com/kteabam

Tipping Point: 1.5 Degrees in the Himalayas

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

We delve into a highly unique and climate-vulnerable region of the world, the Hindu Kush Himalayas. Basanta Shrestha, Director of Strategic Cooperation at ICIMOD, discusses how the Himalayan region is already experiencing the consequences of climate change and why the Paris Agreement's goal of 1.5-degree warming is too hot for the Himalayas.

We examine the necessary qualities to create effective partnerships and explore ways to bring 'mountains from the margins.' Learn about mountain tipping points, ecosystem services, the urgent need for increased financing to drive climate mitigation and adaptation for mountain communities, and more.

Join hosts, Kaydee Barker & Cody Sanford, at the end to discuss key takeaways from our interview and actionable items that people from anywhere can do to support mountain sustainability.

Full episode transcript and episode sources are available at livablefuturepodcast.com.

Mountain Siblings: Resilience in Appalachia

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Appalachian communities have been deeply impacted by extractive industries, leading to devastating consequences from climate change. In the introductory episode of the Mountain Life Series, community leader, and activist Tiffany Pyette shares her perspective on the impacts of strip mining on the Appalachian community, the need for a Just Transition, listening to community members, and more.

"I know one of my friends who's a wonderful activist, her son, he asked one time, “When are the mountains gonna grow back?” And I remember that being just one of those moments where like, you had to really sit with the fact that like our mountains have been sliced clean off and we can't give this child a good answer," Pyette.

Listen to Pyette on how extractive industries have taken away traditional and ancestral land, the origins and meaning of Two-Spirit identity, and ways of supporting mountain communities.

Full transcript and episode sources are available at livablefuturepodcast.com

Livable Future Podcast Trailer

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:05:55 +0000

Welcome to the Livable Future Podcast, a thought-provoking series of discussions on climate change, environmental conservation, and sustainability. Our goal is to create a space for an open and factual dialogue accessible to everyone. In each episode, we dive deep into various sustainability topics, sharing insights from experts and stakeholders to help shape a livable future for all.

In our latest episodes, we explore what a sustainable future means for communities and people in the mountains. We have partnered with the Mountain Sentinels Network to bring you informative discussions on how global mountain sustainability affects everything.

Join us as we work towards a sustainable future for you and me. Subscribe to the Livable Future Podcast and follow us on social media to stay informed and engaged.

Climate Assessments & The "Who" Behind Reports

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) publishes the most robust climate assessments. So, how does the science accurately come through? Who’s voices are being heard? What does the IPCC get right? How can it improve? In this episode, Dr. Jessica O'Reilly is a cultural anthropologist from Indiana University who studies the decision-making process of the IPCC. Dr. O'Reilly shares an inside look into the scientists writing the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC and provides advice to junior scientists looking to get involved in the IPCC.

Special: Students on Finding Optimism

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000

This round table discussion with students and young environmentalists from the YEAH Network focuses on ways we can approach the climate crisis and keep a sense of optimism when we face an uphill battle.

Scarcity & Challenging Narratives in Science

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Storytelling is inherent in science, but sometimes we get comfortable with narratives that may be problematic. Agroecology PhD student Siwook Hwang sheds light on the dangers of the "scarcity axiom" and how we should pay attention to and challenge how we frame our stories in science.

Forest Fires & Managing for Resilience

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Wildfire season is lasting longer, affecting more people, and is becoming harder to control. Wildfire ecologist Casey Teske discusses fire's role in ecosystems, fuel treatment methods, and the challenges of fire forecasting.

Conservation & The Radical Center

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Dr. Rick Knight set out on a mission to save nature 30+ years ago, but revelations over the course of his career have changed everything. In this episode, Dr. Knight shares how his work, and his life, have transformed and made for better outcomes.

Art, Science, & Creating Resilient Communities

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Getting people on the same page about sustainability goals can be challenging. In this episode, environmental consultant, artist, and community facilitator, Emmanuelle Vital, discusses how we can bridge the gap between science, sustainability goals, and communities.

Wildfires & Ecosystems Under Change

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Australian environmentalist Shane French discusses the 2020 bushfires, Australia's unique wildlife, and offers advice for career longevity in environmentalism.

Inclusivity & Female Mentors in STEM

Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The 5th episode explores how important mentorship and community is to STEM students. Cristal Dominguez Vasquez, a recent college graduate in a STEM field, takes a moment to discuss the opportunities, hardships, and realizations she experienced as a Latinx student.

People & Connection to Place

Tue, 18 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

Dr. Brian Forist, a lecturer at Indiana University and seasoned park service expert, advocates for the impactful educational tool of connecting people to their environment. In this episode, we explore examples showcasing how this connection to nature promotes healing, learning, and unity.

Parks & Co-management of Ecosystems

Tue, 11 May 2021 09:00:00 +0000

America's national parks are called our "best idea", but are they? How can we make them better? What's co-management of the parks? What are ecosystem sciences? In this episode, long-time National Park Service employee and lecturer at Indiana University, Dr. Brian Forist gives an honest look at the growth happening across "America's Best Idea."

Nature & Science for the Community

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

How can we make science and nature more accessible? In this episode, we look at how citizen science can be a tool for people to reach a higher understanding of the ecosystem surrounding them. Scientists Dr. Bowser and Sarah Whipple continue the discussion on how we each will connect to nature differently, we also examine the interesting parallels in finding nature in a park in New York City with finding frogs in Maine.

YEAH & Our Multicultural Earth

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

The first episode is focused on the importance of understanding multicultural understanding for climate action and sustainable development. This is the first one of a two-part interview with Dr. Gillian Bowser and Ph.D. candidate Sarah Whipple. In this episode, Dr. Bowser details the origin of the YEAH network, the "open the door & get out the way" teaching approach, and how each culture may think about conservation differently.