Green Genes: A Mother Daughter Duo Fighting For Our Planet

It's been all over social media, the Met Gala. The theme this year was The Garden of Time which Vogue described as a “celebration of clothing and fashion so fragile that it can’t ever be worn again.” But barely any of the fashion choices were sustainable or took the time to consider how fragile our planet is.

To learn more and get involved in the NY Green Amendment Rally go to bit.ly/GANYrally .

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A recent report from the UN revealed that the hole in the ozone layer is slowly healing and will fully mend in about 43 years. How is this happening? Join Anneke for another minisode full of fast efficient facts!

Don’t forget to your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

If you live in the Delaware River Watershed and want to support this podcast please consider donating to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network at https://www.classy.org/give/273772/#!/donation/checkout

We are throwing it back to last year's holiday episode. We want to wish you and your families a happy and healthy holiday season. Thank you for tuning in every week and look forward to more great episodes in the New Year!

From supporting your local nonprofits, making your own homemade gifts, or finding treasures in a craft show, eco-gifts are the perfect way to get your loved ones in the earth loving groove. Maya and Anneke have been giving green gifts for years and this week, they are sharing their gift recommendations for this holiday season.  

Don’t forget to your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/ 

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod If you live in the Delaware River Watershed and want to support this podcast please consider donating to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network at https://www.classy.org/give/273772/#!...

From supporting your local nonprofits, making your own homemade gifts, or finding treasures in a craft show, eco-gifts are the perfect way to get your loved ones in the earth loving groove. Maya and Anneke have been giving green gifts for years and this week, they are sharing their gift recommendations for this holiday season.

Don’t forget to your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

If you live in the Delaware River Watershed and want to support this podcast please consider donating to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network at https://www.classy.org/give/273772/#!/donation/checkout

Biking along the road on your way to work can have more dangers than just car accidents. Study after study shows that biking for extended periods in heavily trafficked areas can expose you to damaging air pollutants. Are there solutions for our cities and communities to address this issue???

Don’t forget to your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

If you live in the Delaware River Watershed and want to support this podcast please consider donating to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network at https://www.classy.org/give/273772/#!/donation/checkout

It’s that time of year again when our yards are covered in beautiful fall leaves. The norm is to rake them up, place them in bags, and send them off to a landfill. This week, Maya and Anneke explain how that may be one of the worst things you can do for your local environment and teach you why you should leave your leaves on the ground this fall.  

Don’t forget to order your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/

 If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod 

If you live in the Delaware River Watershed and want to support this podcast please consider donating to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network at https://www.classy.org/give/273772/#!/donation/checkout

First it was found in fish, then deer, then human blood, then placenta, and now... breastmilk. Microplastics are invading our bodies from a plethora of sources and now with this recent finding, they are putting infants at risk. Learn what this means for one of the healthiest/ most recommend ways for feeding ones child.  

Don’t forget to pre-order your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/ 

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

 If you live in the Delaware River Watershed and want to support this podcast please consider donating to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network at https://www.classy.org/give/273772/#!/donation/checkout

As communities across the state are beginning to face the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian, one Florida town has seen minimal damage and never once lost power... as the climate crisis looms, solar power is more important than ever .

 Don’t forget to pre-order your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/  

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod  

If you live in the Delaware River Watershed and want to support this podcast please consider donating to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network at https://www.classy.org/give/273772/#!/donation/checkout

The news has been filled with legislators, executives, agencies, and those in power letting us down and putting their own motives ahead of the wants of the people. Maya and Anneke breakdown some of these key events but most notably, one set of legislators with bad motives were stopped by A GREEN AMENDMENT WIN! You won’t wanna miss this one!  

Don’t forget to pre-order your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/ 

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

Once again the world is being hit by devastating heat waves that continue to worsen each year. On this episode Maya and Anneke talk about the failure of legislators to take meaningful climate action that we need now to prevent devastating events like this and tips on how if you are struggling to deal with the heat - how you can stay cool and safe.

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PFAs and PFOAs are nearly as pervasive as the air we breathe. They are in your clothes, your rain coats, your cookware, and even in your drinking water! This week we are joined by guest and Deputy Director of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Tracy Carluccio, who has been on the front lines of battling PFAs.  

Don’t forget to pre-order your copy of the 2nd Edition of the Green Amendment Book https://forthegenerations.org/ 

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

This week Maya and Anneke discuss the devastating news leaked form the Supreme Court and what this could mean for people with uteruses across this country. They also revisit the topic of Native Gardening and why it is so important to the environment.  

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To kick off Season 2, we are introducing a new format for Green Genes. This season Maya and Anneke will be flying solo more often, taking a look at environmental and social issues as they pop up in the news and discussing them in real time.  

This week Maya and Anneke discuss the exciting news about the endangered Jaguar being spotted in Arizona once again.  

If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

The road to stopping climate change starts with one step, a climate step. But maybe you don’t know how to get started or you feel that just your one individual impact isn’t enough. Well this week we talk with Annette Olson who founded Climate Steps, a movement working towards showing people how their own individual impact is instrumental to joining and supporting the larger movement. 

Learn more about Annette and how you can take your first climate step at www.climatesteps.org . 

 If you enjoy this podcast and want to support the Green Amendment movement, consider making a donation at https://bit.ly/GreenGenesPod

3 pairs of jeans for $25?! it’s too good to be true?! You would be right about that! Speedy, cheap and massive fashion companies are not only abusing exploited human labor but abusing our planet as well. From microplastics, to new clothes staying in landfills, to excess waste, the clothes we put on our backs can have a devastating impact on our planet. This week, meet Jessie Lou who handmakes and repurposes fashion and sells it. Not only is she creating unique designs, she is protecting the planet too, all by encouraging more sustainable fashion choices.

Check out and support Jessie’s clothing brand and unique designs

on Instagram at @ajlclothingreworks .

This week our duo is joined by Byron Riggins. Byron is the Restoration & Advocacy Coordinator at Delaware Riverkeeper Network. In Byron’s role he attempts to resolve complex water resource issues using an interdisciplinary lens and describes his life purpose as protecting his home community from the imminent pressures of climate change while gathering lessons that can benefit the national or global community. Byron, Maya, and Anneke discuss how children being in nature, learning about nature, and being able to feel supported and pursuing their passions, like Byron has, can be vital in creating not only a more eco-minded generation but a powerful generation of environmental advocates each with their own skills.

There’s nothing better than curling up with a fuzzy blanket, comfy PJs, a bowl of popcorn, and a solid environmental film! On this week's episode, our duo recommends their favorite movies with environmental themes! Whether it's for the kids, the adults, serious or funny, Maya and Anneke cover their top environmental film recommendations.

This week our duo welcomes guest David Wood, a highschool teacher in Eastern Pennsylvania. Dave discusses what his experience has been with local residents trying to prevent the teaching of Critical Race Theory in school, how he and other teachers can support LGBTQIA+ students, and how teachers can provide their students the important education that all children deserve.

We are back for another episode of just our dynamic duo and this week they are talking about their own person journeys to vegetarianism. Whether you are considering making the switch, worried about if it is actually beneficial for your health, or maybe you are just a picky eater - Maya and Anneke cover all of this and more on this week’s episode.