We are privileged to present the voices of individuals dedicated to effecting change and mitigating the harm inflicted upon our precious planet. These are individuals deeply committed to the core values that drive positive transformation. Thank you for tuning in to our episodes and for your ongoing dedication to stewarding our planet, not just on Earth Day but throughout the year. We can’t save the planet overnight, but by acting mindfully, we can create a better future. Let’s make Every Day, Earth Day!
MAX RICHTER (Award-winning Composer, Pianist, Environmentalist) discusses the sonic language of the natural world and its changing acoustic environment. He highlights how humans are part of nature, sharing fundamental traits with other animals. [0:00]
INGRID NEWKIRK (Founder & President of PETA) underscores the shared traits between humans and animals, emphasizing the emotional experiences common to all living beings. She advocates for recognizing the personhood in animals. [0:49]
JULIAN LENNON (Singer-songwriter, Photographer, Doc Filmmaker, Founder, White Feather Foundation) speaks about the symbiotic relationship between humans and Earth, stressing that our survival depends on a balanced, mutualistic interaction with the environment. [01:48]
BERTRAND PICCARD (Aviator of 1st Round-the-World Solar-Powered Flight, Explorer, Founder, Solar Impulse Foundation) discusses his adventures and the urgent need to address climate change, stressing that the degradation of the environment directly impacts human quality of life. [02:06]
CARL SAFINA (Ecologist, Author, Founding President of Safina Center) elaborates on the awe-inspiring complexity of the living world, lamenting humanity's tendency to take life for granted. He underscores the miraculous nature of life on Earth. [03:06]
NAN HAUSER (Whale Researcher, President, Center for Cetacean Research & Conservation) shares a harrowing personal encounter with a humpback whale, illustrating the profound, altruistic behaviors of marine mammals and the interspecies connections that exist in nature. [04:14]
CLAIRE POTTER (Designer, Lecturer, Author of Welcome to the Circular Economy) highlights the self-sustaining beauty of the natural world and urges a deeper understanding of humanity's role within the ecosystem, promoting a holistic view of our existence. [05:52]
ADA LIMÓN (U.S. Poet Laureate) poetically examines the duality of hope and despair in facing environmental issues, exploring the beauty in nature's impermanence and the emotional complexity of confronting ecological decline. [07:05]
DAVID FARRIER (Author of Footprints: In Search of Future Fossils) discusses the long-term impacts of human actions and the need for a broader temporal perspective, urging a shift away from short-term gains to consider future generations. [08:29] [15:35]
CYNTHIA DANIELS (Grammy and Emmy award-winning producer, engineer, composer) reflects on the role of creativity as an antidote to the predictability and mundanity of daily life, advocating for a deeper spiritual connection with the world. [10:22]
ODED GALOR (Author of The Journey of Humanity, Founder of Unified Growth Theory) emphasizes the importance of education in understanding and mitigating climate change, advocating for increased investment in human capital. [11:50]
KATHLEEN ROGERS (President of EARTHDAY.ORG) discusses the inadequacies in current environmental education and the necessity of mandatory climate literacy as part of a global effort to equip future generations with essential knowledge. [12:32]
JOELLE GERGIS (Lead Author of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report, Author of Humanity’s Moment) speaks to the beauty of Australia's unique ecosystems and the importance of long-term climate records derived from natural markers like tree rings. [13:09]
SIR GEOFF MULGAN (Fmr. Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit Director & Downing Street’s Head of Policy, Author of Another World is Possible) imagines a future shaped by circular economy principles and the moral and technological shifts required to achieve it. [13:57]
ALAIN ROBERT (Rock & Urban Climber known for Free Solo Climbing 200+ of the World’s Tallest Skyscrapers using no Climbing Equipment) recalls the overconsumption in modern life and expresses concern for global warming, advocating for reduced production and consumption. [14:13]
NOAH WILSON-RICH (Co-founder & CEO of The Best Bees Company) explores the health and societal organization of bees, highlighting their resilience and long-term existence as models for understanding and improving human social systems. [14:50]
CHRIS FUNK (Director of the Climate Hazards Center at UC Santa Barbara, Author of Drought, Flood, Fire: How Climate Change Contributes to Recent Catastrophes) describes the scientific advancements needed to cope with a warming world and the potential for human intelligence to adapt effectively. [15:11]
DR. SUZANNE SIMARD (Professor of Forest Ecology, Author of Finding the Mother Tree) delves into the complex communication networks of trees, sharing insights into their sophisticated, mutually supportive interactions. [15:57]
PETER SINGER (“Most Influential Living Philosopher”, Author, Founder of The Life You Can Save) promotes altruistic living as a balance between personal goals and the collective responsibility to improve the world. [16:44 ] [17:32]
JENNIFER MORGAN (Fmr. Exec. Director, Greenpeace International, Special Envoy for International Climate Action, German Foreign Ministry) inspires hope by acknowledging the transformational changes driven by young activists and their resilience in the face of setbacks. [16:57]
