Eco Alarm
By Eco Alarm Podcast
Eco AlarmMar 25, 2024
Ep. 26: Talking Plant-Based Meals with Clover
In this episode, we spoke with Dominic Borelli, president of USC's Clover club about plant-based diets and the impact of our eating habits on the environment. Listen for tips and suggestions for delicious and affordable ways to eat a more earth-friendly diet.
Episode 25: Woodlums - Encouraging Diversity in Outdoor Spaces
In this episode, we were joined by fellow USC students, Nia McMillan, and Taylor-Corrine Benton, to talk about their outdoors group called "Woodlums" and discuss diversity and inclusion in outdoor and environmentally-focused spaces!
Ep. 24: Sustainability in the Private Sector
Today, we talked to Kevin Lu: a writer, designer, and storyteller interested in businesses aspiring to create a more sustainable world. Learn about Kevin's experiences working in the sustainability space and how you can get started as well!
Resources from Kevin:
- College to Climate
- Work on Climate
- Climate reading list by Watershed
- MCJ Collective
- Climate Tech VC
- Climate People
- Speed & Scale
- Climate Draft
- Climatebase
Ep. 23: Sustainable Style & the Impacts of Fashion
On today's episode, we are joined by Mia Fong (she/her), founder and CEO of ProvenLA and USC student, currently earning both her Bachelor's in economics and her Master's in spatial economics and data analysis. Mia initially started ProvenLA as a fashion and streetwear brand, but she has since pivoted to focus on community-building and sustainability related events, rather than contribute to overconsumption. In this episode, we talk about what inspired this change, and how we can all be more sustainable with our style!
Ep. 22: Climate Change Through a Historical Lens
Today, we talked to Joshua Goldstein and Amy Woodson-Boulton: history scholars and professors working with History Rebellion to integrate climate change justice into professional fields and education. They provide a unique perspective on sustainability and the current global crisis through a historical lens. Tune in to learn about the movement, its importance, and how you can get involved.
Ep. 21: Environmental Action Through Education
Today, we talked to Rebecca Saltsman, Senior Manager of TreePeople's Generation Earth. Tune in to learn more about the ways Generation Earth can empower both teachers and students to take environmental action!
Follow TreePeople on Instagram: @treepeople_org
Check out TreePeople's Website: treepeople.org
Ep. 20: Making Use of Carbon Dioxide
In this week's episode, we talked to Billal Zayat who is a Senior Engineer at Twelve, a company that uses technology to eliminate emissions by turning carbon dioxide into useful products and chemicals. Tune in to learn about Twelve's mission, how policies can affect sustainable economies, and the applications of electrochemistry.
Check out Twelve's website
Follow Twelve on Instagram
Ep. 19: Discussing Carbon Offsets and Blockchain
Today, we talked to Mitchell Morrison from CarbonLink, a secure platform that makes carbon offsets accessible to everyone. Tune in to learn more about the varying perspectives on carbon offsets and how blockchain can be used to fight climate change!
To get more involved with CarbonLink...
Websites
@carbonlinkio
@carbonisbad
@carbonlink.io
Ep. 18: Environmental Misinformation on Social Media
This episode, we talked to Raina Sheldon about her research project regarding misinformation on social media, and how factors such as environmental knowledge and political affiliation affect a person's likelihood to spread misinformation. Tune in to learn about how the research was conducted and its findings!
Ep. 17: Assignment Earth: USC's Plan for a Green Campus
This week, we talked to USC's Chief Sustainability Officer Mick Dalrymple. Tune in to learn about Assignment: Earth, USC's sustainability framework for a greener campus! We learned about Mick's environmental views, the Office of Sustainability's goals, and how the USC community can get involved with making progress towards a sustainable future.
Action Items:
- Follow @green.usc
- Visit the USC Office of Sustainability website: https://green.usc.edu/
- Subscribe to the sustainability office newsletter
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Ep. 16: Jamie Mitchell: A Water Sports Athlete's Perspective on Sustainability
This week, we talked to Jamie Mitchell, a competitive big wave surfer and paddle boarder. In an effort to raise awareness for climate change, he paddled over 150 miles across the Seven Crossings of the Channel Islands. Tune in to learn about Jamie's athletic journey and how environmental issues affect the surfing community!
Follow Jamie on Instagram: @jamie_mitcho
Learn more about the Seven's Crossing Project
Ep. 15: How Politics and Environmentalism Can Intersect
This week we talked to Josh Fryday, former mayor of Novato County and currently appointed as California’s Chief Service Officer. Tune into this episode to hear about how policies can affect environmentalism and available opportunities for citizens to get involved.
Action Items:
Check out Josh Friday’s Website!
Want more ways to get involved or learn more about Eco Alarm? Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn @ecoalarmpodcast or check out our website: https://ecoalarmpodcast.com/
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Ep. 14: How Video Games and Clean Tech Can Inspire Climate Action
This week we talked to Mark Bernstein, former USC Professor and now the founder of Earthshot: a non-profit combining video games and the green tech to fight climate change. Tune into this episode to see how Earthshot came to be and where Mark sees it going next!
Action Items:
Follow Earthshot on Instagram: @earthshot.us
Check out the Earthshot website: https://www.earthshot.us
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Ep. 13: Breaking Down the Misconceptions of Electric Vehicles
This week we talked to Zan Dubin Scott. She is the owner of ZDS Communications, a PR firm that specializes in social impact firms. Outside of communications, she is the founder of Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) and National Drive Electric Week. Tune in to learn more about EVs and debunk some common misconceptions!
Action Items:
- Follow Zan on Twitter: @zandubinscott
- Get involved in Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED): https://driveelectricearthday.org/events-list?sort=loc
- Check Out National Drive Electric Week: https://driveelectricweek.org/index
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Ep. 12: Can Nature Have Its Own Rights?
This week we talked to Mari Margil, executive director at the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights (CDER)! CDER works with governments, tribal nations, indigenous communities, civil society, and grassroots activists to protect the human right to a healthy environment and establish the rights of the environment itself – the rights of nature. This means securing the highest level of legal protection for humans and nature through the recognition of legal rights. Tune in to hear more about Mari's recent work and get an inside scoop on how CDER accomplishes these goals!
Action Items:
- Follow @centerforenvironmentalrights
- Visit the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights website: https://www.centerforenvironmentalrights.org/
- Volunteer or intern at CDER! https://www.centerforenvironmentalrights.org/volunteer
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Ep. 11: Uncovering the Research Behind LA's Environmental Health Crisis
This week we talked to Jessica Santos, a public policy student and researcher at USC. If you want to learn more about oil drilling in L.A., environmental justice, and community research, among other things you won’t want to miss out!
Action Items:
- Follow Jessica on Twitter: @JessicaG_Santos
- Learn more about EH MATTERS!: https://envhealthcenters.usc.edu/ehmatters
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Ep. 10: Exploring Conservative Approaches to Environmental Issues
On this week's episode, we talk to USC alum Sahil Nanwandi who is a spokesperson for republicEn - a conservative environmental conservation organization. Tune in to dismantle misconceptions of conservative environmentalists, address critical views on mainstream environmental policy, and discover republican approaches to our climate crisis.
Action Items:
- Follow: @republicen
- Check out the republicEn website: https://republicen.org/
- Follow: @yccdaction
- Check out Young Conversatives for Carbon Dividends: https://www.yccdaction.org/
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Ep. 9: Sustainable Investing with Carbon Collective
This week we talk to USC alum Breene Murphy about his role as the VP of Strategy and Marketing at Carbon Collective, a sustainable asset manager. Buckle in for an exciting episode discussing all things sustainable investing including an inside look into Carbon Collective's climate index. Breene also offers some great career advice on balancing your passions with your skillset!
Action Items:
- Follow @carbon.collective
- Connect with Breene: breene@carboncollective.co
- Check out Carbon Collective's climate index: https://www.carboncollective.co/climate-index
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Ep. 8: Crisis and Campaign: Exploring Environmental Issues Through Film and Public Policy
Interested in documentary filmmaking, public policy, or even just taking care of our environment in general? Then you don’t want to miss our first episode of this season with Jaime Lopez! Listen in to hear details about Jaime’s work in local government and get a behind-the-scenes scoop on his new documentary: Crisis and Campaign.
Action Items:
- Check out Jaime's newest documentary Crisis and Campaign
- View his previous documentary Hex Chrome and the Community
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Ep. 7: Voiz Reviews: How Gen-Z is Holding Corporations Accountable
Greenwashing has become one of the biggest issues facing the sustainability movement. That’s why our guests Diego Espinosa and Vickie Onodera started Voiz Reviews, a gen-z led educational non-profits that equip consumers with the knowledge to make more sustainable choices and hold corporations accountable. Join us for this special two guest episode where Vickie and Diego explain why they started Voiz as well as how you can get involved!
Action Items:
- Keep up with Voiz on their Instagram: @voiz.sustainability
- Learn more about Voiz, their internship, and read reviews!: https://www.voizreviews.com/
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Ep. 6: How the Ta-Bee App is Making Recycling Easier
A typical American produces over 1,600 pounds of trash per year, but thankfully Ta-bee is here to help! Today we interviewed Akhtan Tumyshev the founder of the Ta-Bee app, a recycling pick-up service that offers junk removal, shredding, and donations. Listen in to hear more about how he created the app and made the transition from the oil industry to sustainability!
Action Items:
- Keep up with Ta-bee on their Instagram: @tabee_app
- Learn more about them and download the app!: https://tabeeecoservices.com/
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Ep. 5: Sole2Soul: How Russell’s Working Towards Change One Shoe at a Time
Did you know that each year in America, 300 million pairs of shoes are thrown away, taking an average of 30 to 40 years for just one pair to decompose? Today we interviewed Russell Agustin, founder of Sole2Soul, a nonprofit focused on solving this issue while empowering youth from all over the world.
Action Items:
- Keep up with Sole2Soul on their Instagram: @sole2soul2017
- Learn more about them and how to donate shoes on their website: https://sole2soul.xyz/
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Ep. 4: Meet Pique Action: The Media Company Fighting Doom Scrolling
Doom Scrolling: the feeling where the endless social media posts about our climate crisis seem never-ending, leaving you hopeless. Just like our podcast, Pique Action is here to put an end to this feeling. Pique is a media company dedicated to sharing climate solutions during a time of environmental anxiety. Our conversation with Kip Pastor, the founder and CEO, dives into how he started the company, what goes into running a media company, and advice for those interested in media and sustainability!
Action Items:
- Keep up with Pique on their Instagram: @piqueaction
- Learn more about them on their website: https://www.piqueaction.com/
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Ep. 3: DivestSC: How Students Successfully Demanded an End to USC’s Fossil Fuel Ties
Ever wondered how to start and execute a successful student protest? Interested in divestment and the role it plays in environmental progress? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, DivestSC co-founder and recent USC alumni, Nathaniel Hyman walks us through creating this organization and ultimately getting USC to divest from fossil fuel assets. Along the way, we get an inside scoop into the factors that made them successful and what DivestSC plans to do in the future.
Action Items:
- Keep up with DivestSC on their Instagram: @divest.sc
- Learn more about them on their website: https://divestsc.org/
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Ep. 2: Redefining Grassroots Activism with Doorae Shin
Curious about the intersection of activism, veganism, feminism, and psychedelics? Want to learn how grassroots organizing led to a statewide Styrofoam ban? Interested in ocean conservation? We cover it all in this episode of Eco Alarm with our guest Doorae Shin, Chapter Coordinator for Surfrider Oahu!
Action Items:
- Keep up with Doorae on Instagram: @hiphipdoorae
- Learn more about Surfrider and locate your chapter on their website: https://www.surfrider.org/
- USC Student? Check out USC Surfrider: @uscsurfrider
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Ep. 1: What is USC Doing About Sustainability on Campus?
From advocating for sustainable housing as a UCLA college student to working as a USC Sustainability Specialist, this week’s guest Elias Platte-Bermeo brings a wealth of knowledge about how both students and collegiate institutions can effect change in our environment. Tune in to hear more about Elias’s transition from student to professional and get an inside scoop on USC’s sustainability plans!
Action Items:
- Follow @green.usc
- Visit the USC Office of Sustainability website: https://green.usc.edu/
- Subscribe to the sustainability office newsletter
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Interested in sustainability and want to know how to get involved? Well you're in the right place! Every other Friday, we will be interviewing environmental change makers and posting tangible ways to make an impact on our instagram @ecoalarmpodcast