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The Conservation Conversation - Season 1

The Conservation Conversation - Season 1

By Erik E. Crown

Filmmaker Erik E. Crown explores environmental and animal rights issues with people from around the world, discussing issues we all face and hearing unique approaches to helping nature and changing the future for the next generation.
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Ep. 59 - Politics (VIDEO)

The Conservation Conversation - Season 1Jun 24, 2022

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Ep. 59 - Politics (VIDEO)

Ep. 59 - Politics (VIDEO)

A subject we don't usually tackle - politics!  Although we usually speak with conservationists fighting for animals, today we talk about animals in public office fighting for a better future for us, and often with higher approval ratings than their human counterparts :) 

Jun 24, 202212:28
Ep. 58 (Video) - Caleb Quaid, Founder of Regenerative Shift

Ep. 58 (Video) - Caleb Quaid, Founder of Regenerative Shift

Join us today we discuss sustainable solutions that businesses and individuals can use to help make a healthier community and world. 

If your community or business is ready to learn how to save money while being more Earth-friendly, check out Caleb's work and contact him at: regenerativeshift.com 

Jun 02, 202201:06:44
Ep. 58 (Audio) - Caleb Quaid, Founder of Regenerative Shift

Ep. 58 (Audio) - Caleb Quaid, Founder of Regenerative Shift

Join us today we discuss sustainable solutions using ancient wisdom with modern science to help everyone from individuals to stadiums change their daily approach to create a healthier world and community. 

Jun 02, 202201:06:44
Ep. 57 - AUDIO Mosaic's Smear Campaign : How corporations use sneaky tactics to stop activists

Ep. 57 - AUDIO Mosaic's Smear Campaign : How corporations use sneaky tactics to stop activists

Today I share the smear campaign by Mosaic, trying to stop the documentary "Phosfate" with an unsuccessful effort to silence the voices of concerned residents and activists.

May 18, 202201:48:27
VIDEO - Ep. 55 - South African Filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama

VIDEO - Ep. 55 - South African Filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama

Today we speak with conservationist and filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama about the changes that documentary can bring about for local and international eco issues. 

May 14, 202201:03:24
Ep. 56 - Happy Earth Day!

Ep. 56 - Happy Earth Day!

The one day a year the rest of the world pays attention to what we focus on everyday - and happy to see participation on Earth Day growing yearly!!!

May 12, 202220:49
Ep. 55 - Alex Gowen of Fishermen's International live from Ukraine

Ep. 55 - Alex Gowen of Fishermen's International live from Ukraine

Today we speak to Alex Gowen, who has been in Ukraine assisting with aid there, and he lets us know what day to day life is like during wartime. 

May 12, 202201:06:03
Ep. 54 - Jonathan Axce of Wildlife Campus

Ep. 54 - Jonathan Axce of Wildlife Campus

Today we speak to folks on the front line of Anti-Poaching. Check out how you can learn and help from home: wildlifecampus.com 

May 12, 202201:06:13
Ep. 53 - South African Filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama

Ep. 53 - South African Filmmaker Thulani Nghonyama

Join us as we discuss how documentary can help eco issues, with a man on the front line with his camera - Thulani Nghonyama
May 12, 202201:03:24
Ep 52 - Heather Lynn - Frontline Fights for Environmental Rights

Ep 52 - Heather Lynn - Frontline Fights for Environmental Rights

From Standing Rock front lines to helping causes throughout Africa, Heather Lynn, activist and my partner of the documentary "Harambe: The Untold Story"  talks about the future through passion and possibility. 

Mar 14, 202101:06:37
Ep. 51 - Conscious Coffee

Ep. 51 - Conscious Coffee

Today we speak with special guest Gilbert Ndizey discusses how he has transformed coffee production from problematic to positive -  using organic coffee production as a way to save the environment, the animals, and children.


Gilbert estimates one poacher can kill 100 animals a day in the wild in Uganda, so by hiring ex-poachers he not only saves the animals, but provides a way for the poachers to make a living, and the profits go to the peace and prosperity orphanage, where he helps over 200 children orphaned when their poacher parents were killed.


As Gilbert says "we now have future conservationists instead of future poachers".

Feb 27, 202143:18
Ep. 50 - Wooden Satellites!

Ep. 50 - Wooden Satellites!

With over 100 million pieces of space junk orbiting the Earth - today we discuss an innovative way to fight the problem! 

Feb 26, 202110:56
Ep. 49 - Lithium Mining - The Dark Side of Green Energy - with special guest Will Falk

Ep. 49 - Lithium Mining - The Dark Side of Green Energy - with special guest Will Falk

Today we join Will Falk as he sets up camp to protest Lithium Mining at Thacker Pass, NV, on lands recently opened for destructive mining on federal lands. 

Feb 26, 202145:40
Ep. 48 - Vegan Animals

Ep. 48 - Vegan Animals

Today we discuss Vegans Animals, and how they are more like us than you may imagine!

Jan 24, 202145:17
Ep. 47 - Dian Fossey and Gorillas today

Ep. 47 - Dian Fossey and Gorillas today

We celebrate Dian Fossey's life work on the anniversary of her death in 1985.  How much have we learned, and how much further do we have to go to protect Gorillas worldwide.

Dec 29, 202001:13:15
Ep. 46 - The Business of Science with Tish O'Dell
Dec 29, 202001:30:10
Ep. 45 - Oceanbird - The transportation conundrum

Ep. 45 - Oceanbird - The transportation conundrum

Today we're going to today talk about a really important aspect of the Christmas and holiday season - which is the transportation of cargo. Find out in this video how the Oceanbird and the International Maritime Organization are changing the industry.   There are a lot of cargo ships out on the sea and all of them burn fossil fuel! We always talk about traffic jams, our roads, and our cars because we see them every day. But, an even bigger problem comes with what's happening out on the ocean. There's so much poisoning of wildlife due to these old gas-guzzling machines.

Dec 24, 202007:16
Ep. 44 - The Pink Dolphin - How FISH FRAUD fuels EXTINCTION

Ep. 44 - The Pink Dolphin - How FISH FRAUD fuels EXTINCTION

here are many factors creating pressure on the Pink Dolphins of the Amazon River and their ability to survive.  An endangered animal that is being destroyed through fish fraud, the Pink Dolphin is often forgotten, but today we discuss how we can help!   The IUCN has listed the pink river dolphin as "data deficient" but endangered.

Dec 24, 202032:27
Ep. 43 - Eco Friendly Glitter

Ep. 43 - Eco Friendly Glitter

Between 4 and 12 million tons of plastic waste makes its way into the oceans every year - mainly through rivers and a lot of this comes from glitter.  How is glitter made? Are there alternative eco-friendly glitter options out there?   

Dec 24, 202005:60
Ep. 42 - Good news for Bees!

Ep. 42 - Good news for Bees!

Are bee populations in the United States really increasing in 2020?   

We all know everybody's heard the news that bees are one of the most important pollinators in all of nature and everything that we eat depends on them. Literally everything is pollinated by bees and we saw a rapid decline in their population in recent years. One of the main reasons were GMOs. When a bee or a “pest” eats a part of a GMO crop, their stomachs will explode! That is like chemical warfare on our insects and pollinators.   BUT - I have two pieces of good news to share with you.

Dec 24, 202009:11
Ep. 41 - Tish O'Dell talks about the Rights Of nature

Ep. 41 - Tish O'Dell talks about the Rights Of nature

Guest Tish O'Dell from https://celdf.org/ will talk about regulatory agencies, and ways we can help protect Nature legally!



Nov 23, 202001:33:57
Ep. 40 - Eco Holiday Savings tips and tricks!

Ep. 40 - Eco Holiday Savings tips and tricks!

On today’s Conservation Conversation we discuss great ways to make your Holidays greener!   Sorry about the signal, still working on finding a strong enough internet for our live shows.   If you are shopping for a picky eco or vegan person, or you are the picky vegan or eco person, this episode has some websites that can make it easy and fun! And how to get discounts.

Nov 23, 202045:11
Ep. 39 - Trees Have Heartbeats, New Jersey has a Plastic Ban, and a new Preserve in Rajasthan

Ep. 39 - Trees Have Heartbeats, New Jersey has a Plastic Ban, and a new Preserve in Rajasthan

Join us today as we discuss positive Eco News from around the world!   This episode includes: Trees Have Heartbeats, New Jersey has a Plastic Ban, and a new Preserve in Rajasthan

Nov 23, 202009:11
Ep. 38 - Nature and Mental Health

Ep. 38 - Nature and Mental Health

Today we discuss EcoPsychology, and how nature can affect us on every level - including our mental health!

Nov 23, 202042:06
Ep. 37 - Sustainable Furniture and Wood

Ep. 37 - Sustainable Furniture and Wood

IKEA and other cheaper furniture is contributing to deforestation I’m surprising ways.  We discuss how to navigate the tricky Forrest of illegal logging.  And how you can fight back from your house

Nov 23, 202028:15
Ep. 36 - Aaron Gekoski

Ep. 36 - Aaron Gekoski

Join us today as we talk with world-renowned photographer Aaron Gekoski, who specializes in exposing animal exploitation.  Don't miss Aaron's advice on how to get involved! 

Nov 23, 202047:20
Ep. 35 - Ethical Cacao and Chocolate

Ep. 35 - Ethical Cacao and Chocolate

We all know cacao is a superfood but is it always ethical?

Today we discuss how you can stop deforestation and child labor by eating more chocolate

Nov 23, 202022:11
Ep. 34 - The Dangers of Activism

Ep. 34 - The Dangers of Activism

Amazingly, those that stand up against animal and environmental exploitation are killed at an alarming rate.  Today we discuss the dangers of being an activist.

Nov 23, 202001:07:11
Ep. 33 - Marine Protected Areas

Ep. 33 - Marine Protected Areas

Ep. 33 - MPA's

Today we will dive into the MPA's. Marine Protected Areas tend to be places where management is used to prevent the collapse of the fisheries and local eco systems by industrial fishing fleets.

But what happens when the ocean's last chance is being sold to oil companies at an alarming rate.

We all drive cars and our antiquated country systems still run on fossil fuels, but there must be a middle ground between exploiting and preserving our natural resources.

Can't wait to talk about the MPA's, enforcement, and changing laws that will affect all of us for generations to come.

Since we are somewhat back at work, we have moved the show to Saturday so more people have the option to join

Aug 02, 202001:17:22
Ep. 32 - A Conservation Conversation with Stel Bailey
Jul 28, 202001:10:15
Ep. 31 - What's In The Water

Ep. 31 - What's In The Water

Ep. 31 - What's In The Water

Are your household products poisoning you? Is your tp water? Your shower? Did you know that your "non-stick" pans are made with a toxic chemical that will stay in you and the environment forever.

Known as forever chemicals, PFAS and many other toxins are found worldwide, and they have a direct impact on the health of the surrounding communities.

We will be talking about the water pollutants and how they affect the surrounding community's health, and we try unsuccessfully to speak with Stel Bailey from fight4zero.org, but don't worry, she is in ep. 32!

It's a great opportunity to learn not only about PFAS and other contaminants, and we will be talking about how everyone can make a difference in the battle for a cleaner future!

Jul 28, 202001:56:31
Ep. 30 - Good News In The News

Ep. 30 - Good News In The News

EP. 30 - GOOD NEWS IN THE NEWS

Excited to be back!! Today we will discuss some great news around the world on the eco level. Of course, there are always difficult news stories to discuss, but today we celebrate the positive - the changes we have made by demanding change from our manufacturers!

Our Revolution Through Routine is gaining momentum worldwide!!!!

Jul 27, 202050:46
Ep. 29 - Sustainable Summer Suggestions

Ep. 29 - Sustainable Summer Suggestions

THIS FRIDAY EP. 29 - SUSTAINABLE SUMMER

It's summertime, and we all will be spending more time outdoors. Our revolution through routine will be more important than any other season.

It's one of the most important seasons for many resort towns, but it's also one of the most dangerous for reefs and healthy beaches.

From your flip flops to your sunscreen, every choice you make affects the world around you - and this episode will delve into ways to make sure your summers are safe for you and the world around you.

It's Our World - Let's Talk About It!

Jul 27, 202001:10:49
Ep. 28 - Revolution Through Routine!

Ep. 28 - Revolution Through Routine!

Ep. 28 - Revolution Through Routine!

Change the world without leaving your house! This episode will focus on sustainable ways to make changes in your daily routine that will have a far-reaching impact on the health of the world.

From buying furniture to toilet paper, each and every action we take has ripples beyond our vision on the world around us.

Very often these connections between daily products and nature are obscured by good advertising and or campaigns, so we will delve into some of the issues surrounding our day to day activities.

You don't need to be in the field fighting to change the world, you can make the biggest impact by joining our Revolution Through Routine!

Because I have received a lot of feedback from folks I am going to move the Podcast to Saturdays as requested so more people can get involved and join our conversation!

See you Saturday here on FB or on Youtube (adding Instagram and Twitter video soon)

Jul 27, 202001:33:45
Ep. 27 - Earth Day Special

Ep. 27 - Earth Day Special

Ep. 27 - Earth Day Special

We are all celebrating the outside while stuck inside.

Perfect time for Spring cleaning! Tomorrow we will talk about helpful ways to recycle or upcycle old and unused items in the house.

The more I do my spring cleaning the more I find things I am not sure how to throw away. With the Environment hanging in the balance, every piece of trash can tip the scales.

We will also be talking about local issues, what is happening in your neighborhood?

With all of the recent focus on CoronaVirus and the many arguments surrounding it, one thing that has been left out of conversations is the Environment.

Do you have a topic you want to share with everyone on the show tomorrow?

Skype onto the show and join!!!!!!

skype: erikecrown@protonmail.com

It's our world - Let's talk about it!!!!

Jul 27, 202001:25:37
Ep. 26 - Filmmaker Kerry David

Ep. 26 - Filmmaker Kerry David

Ep. 26 - Special Guest Kerry David!

Special guest Kerry David, will talk about her documentary Breaking Their Silence!

In my experience, Conservation tends to be more male-dominated in the public eye, while actually being mostly driven by women through direct action, art, science, and policy changes.

My guest Kerry David wants to change that visibility and conversation.

Focusing on the women battling the front lines of poaching, Kerry's film has been winning awards and opening minds all throughout 2019, and I am very excited to have her on the show!

Using the film to help spread the message, Kerry has been working tirelessly to bring awareness about the topic of poaching and finding ways for positive changes in the future to prevent it.

The Trailer for Breaking Their Silence:
https://www.breakingtheirsilence.com/trailer

You can check out the doc here:
https://www.breakingtheirsilence.com

Kerry's website to learn more about her experience and work:
https://www.kdcfilms.com/

Jul 27, 202001:11:15
Ep. 25 - The Cost of Costco

Ep. 25 - The Cost of Costco

Ep. 25 - Overpopulation and the Cost of Costco

Everynight on the news we see Costco parking lots filled to the max, and people buying huge bulk amounts of toilet paper with fears of quarantine.

And it's no coincidence, Americans are approx. 4% of the world's population, but consume 20% of the world's paper products.

On tomorrow's episode, we will talk about Costco toilet paper, and the price our climate is paying for it.

Unfortunately, one of Costco's biggest sellers — toilet paper — is contributing to the destruction of Canada's great boreal forest, which covers about half of Canada. Sadly, since 1996, 22 million acres — an area roughly the size of Indiana — have been cut down to produce virgin fiber pulp, the key ingredient in premium toilet paper and hand tissues.

Is your brand listed on here? These are the results of the NRDC's report grading the sustainability of each.

It's Our World - Let's Talk About It!

Jul 27, 202056:14
Ep. 24 - Back to Nature with Scott Countryman

Ep. 24 - Back to Nature with Scott Countryman

Ep. 24 - Back To Nature

Great internet, no food or water - a sign of the times.

This week's guest is my good friend Scott Countryman , who runs the Coral Triangle Conservancy, and is currently on a small island with no running water in the Philippines.

Under threat of arrest, he cannot leave the island to buy food, and in these times he focuses on surviving every day.

As we all face lockdown internationally due to an animal born virus, we are taking the environment around us more seriously than ever.

Many people are stuck inside imagining a simpler life on an island far from humans.

Scott will join us and discuss his situation right now, and also take us on a tour of the island and some of the inventive solutions he has created to live off the grid and keep the balance of human need and keeping nature natural.

Please check out Scott's website for his work, where he spends his life to save the fastly disappearing corals in a legendary area known as the Coral Triangle.

His goal is to become net positive for the biosphere because sustainability is not enough!

http://ree.ph/

The Coral Triangle is a roughly triangular area of the tropical marine waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste that contain at least 500 species of reef-building corals in each ecoregion

You can watch the show live at facebook.com/erik.crown

We will talk about positive solutions to move forward and how we can improve after the pandemic to change the way we live and demand companies treat the Earth.

Jul 27, 202001:38:42
Ep. 23 - The Ecology of Disease

Ep. 23 - The Ecology of Disease

Ep. 23

With everyone talking about the CoronaVirus, it's a good time to examine The Ecology of Disease - a term used by biologists and economists to understand the relationship between nature and man’s effect on it.

Most diseases have started from human actions that change the natural world around us, and environmental issues and pollution causing over 60% of the infectious diseases we catch originate in animals.

A few examples include AIDS, Ebola, and Lyme disease.

How we treat our world is how the world treats us, and we will talk about ways we can help the planet from our Revolution through Routine.

On a personal level, this topic really resonates with many of the unanswered questions I have about how the environment affected my Cancer. This question has turned into a personal mission of mine over the last few years to investigate and shed light on the environmental factors that contribute to our new hybrid cancers that are increasing at an alarming rate from the poisoned world around us.

erikecrown.com

It's our World - Let's Talk About It!

Jul 25, 202001:08:54
Ep. 22 - Labels
Jul 25, 202001:03:46
Ep. 21 - Shark Finning with Wilson McCourtney
Jul 25, 202001:07:17
Ep. 20 - Environmental Inequality

Ep. 20 - Environmental Inequality

The Conservation Conversation Episode 20 - Today's Conservation Conversation Focused on Environmental Pollution and the federal and local policies that affect how badly our neighborhoods are used for toxic corporate pollution.

Jan 24, 202050:44
Ep. 19 - Coral Reefs and Fishinars with Madalyn Mussey, REEF.org

Ep. 19 - Coral Reefs and Fishinars with Madalyn Mussey, REEF.org

Episode 19 - Coral Reefs and Fish ID - How you can get involved!

with special guest Madalyn Mussey, Education and Outreach Program Manager at REEF!

Coral reefs are called The Rainforest of The Sea and create biologically diverse areas in the ocean which keep it healthy.

One important aspect to watching the health of the ocean is the population of the fish.

REEF collects info on fish populations around the world in reef areas, and stores it in one publicly accessible database.

REEF.org has free fish ID courses you can take online, and then when you dive you can fill out a citizen scientist survey.

CALLING ALL DIVERS!
YOUR EXPERIENCE IS EMPIRICAL DATA.
Using the worldwide army of divers already watching the oceans, REEF.org has created a great way to start a database of what is happening worldwide.

I have done an online class with them, it's really fun, informative, and fascinating!

Check them out at reef.org
"REEF's mission, to educate and enlist divers in the conservation of marine habitats, is accomplished primarily through the Volunteer Fish Survey Project".

Jan 24, 202028:02
Ep. 18 - EPA and Cancer of the Body Politic

Ep. 18 - EPA and Cancer of the Body Politic

This episode explores the Environmental Protection Agency and their quest to de-regulate an already toxic environment.  The people who are supposed to help citizens stay safe from the industry have been sold out by Andrew Wheeler, Coal Lobbyist and head of the EPA currently. 


With the EPA destroying most environmental protections to pave the way for oil and industry to exploit, we examine this agency and the work they have done in 2019 that have landed us in a more toxic soup than ever before in this country. 

Jan 24, 202058:19
Ep. 17 - Ikea and Illegal Logging - Live from Romania

Ep. 17 - Ikea and Illegal Logging - Live from Romania

Live from Romania!!!!! Ep. 17 - Illegal Logging
(Sponsored By PREHEMPTIVE)

Excited to get back online and get the conversation going!

Illegal logging is a worldwide issue, and 3 of our most important forests are being cut down by a handful of Environmental criminals.

Not only do they destroy biodiversity, but they also alter the Earth's ability to sustain people, causing food insecurity and many other problems.

Too often, NGO's and companies focus on the poor people on the front lines, claiming to save some while trying to arrest others for an easy victory - yet the true criminals are always left untouched, and the results affect us all.

Can't wait to see everyone tomorrow - It's Our World, Let's talk about it!

Jan 24, 202001:09:32
Ep. 16 - Environmental Law

Ep. 16 - Environmental Law

This episode looks at the changes to laws affecting the environment in 2019, and how they will affect us in 2020. 

Jan 24, 202049:21
Ep. 15 - Eco-Tourism and Performative Activism

Ep. 15 - Eco-Tourism and Performative Activism

This Saturday on the Conservation Conversation - Ep. 15 - Eco-Tourism and Performative Activism.

Eco-Tourism is a difficult area to navigate, with so many companies, zoos, and sanctuaries claiming to help animals, this episode will explore ways to check if your money and visit there is actually helping, or hurting.

Did you know a sloth selfie can kill? Being touched by people causes an insane amount of stress on sloths, and often leads to an early death.

If you have ever wanted a sloth selfie, or have a pet monkey, or even wanted to visit a place like Shedd Aquarium Chicago, IL or Seaworld, you are hurting the animals you are tricked into thinking you are helping by being there.

Many celebrities and even Cconservationists or animal rights activists have been taking selfies with captive animals, which hurts more than helps.

As we enter a time where social media paints a lot of our reality, more and more "performance activists" are showing up, asking for your donation dollars, but how can you tell if they are legit?

Most of us want to help the animals but are being tricked into causing more harm than good. Animal enslavement for human entertainment

From the kill and capture method of acquiring animals for displays, especially endangered or rare animals, like the captive Belugas in Chicago, animal interaction tourist areas keep an industry of poaching thriving.

We will talk about eco-tourism, the good and dark side, and offer ways to know if you are going to a place that will actually help!

This Saturday!! 1 pm California time and 4pm East Coast time!

This episode will be here on Facebook on my channel facebook.com/erik.crown and also on Youtube:

Please subscribe to my Youtube channel and click the bell icon for notifications :)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4kA1Tpz1DGbVP6JOijgmKA

Jan 23, 202002:02:08
Ep. 14 - Snare Trap Poaching in South Africa with Kailen Padayachee

Ep. 14 - Snare Trap Poaching in South Africa with Kailen Padayachee

Today's podcast delves into the issue of poaching in South Africa with our special guest Kailen Padayachee, who runs Kainev Conservation.   He runs a program to remove snare traps, have them turned into jewelry and sold on the internet, and works with educating locals and children all around the area.  


Often poaching is a slow path from tradition.  AS children learn to hunt and trap from their parents and relatives, for some it turns into a job as they pursue money by hunting endangered animals. 


A very complex issue - you won't want to miss this episode!  

Jan 23, 202001:37:10
Ep. 13 - Pesticides and Eco Genocide with Scott Wilson

Ep. 13 - Pesticides and Eco Genocide with Scott Wilson

This was censored by facebook!!!!

Florida clean water activist Scott Wilson works tirelessly to stop pesticide spraying of Roundup (yes, that killer weed killer from Monsanto), and new chemicals onto natural lake areas. 

What are pesticides and how do they affect our health?

These pesticides not only kill all of the animals it comes in contact with, but it also poisons the fish, and then the toxins work their way up the food chain. 

This episode covers the Green Revolution, which birthed pesticides to control the new GMO crops, and the dangers they face to our health and world around us!

for more information on Scott Wilson's work, please go to:

anglersvoice.weebly.com 

the website banned by facebook!!!!!




Nov 05, 201902:00:23
Ep. 12 - CBD

Ep. 12 - CBD

What is CBD? 

Is it legal?  Will it get you high?  What is the best type of CBD for me? 

What are endocannabinoids? How does CBD work in your body?

These questions and much more answered on this episode of The Conservation Conversation - LIVE FRom oro.co pop-up store on Abbot Kinney in Venice, Ca. 



Nov 05, 201901:25:11