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Ice-Breaker

Ice-Breaker

By Anya Bansal

Ice-breaker aims to speak out about climate change and is hosted by Anya Bansal, a high school student who is passionate about environmental justice. Ice-breaker speaks out about a plethora of topics concerning climate change and how it affects various communities, as well as the effects we face and the solutions we have to combat climate change. This podcast was created to educate people in a fun and informative manner, and we aim to bring light to topics that aren’t spoken about as often. icebreakerpodcast.carrd.co/
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Discussing Climate-Based Education with Frida Ruiz

Ice-BreakerNov 07, 2022

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Discussing Climate-Based Education with Frida Ruiz

Discussing Climate-Based Education with Frida Ruiz

Frida Ruiz is the founder of the Green Cause, a fiscally sponsored youth-led organization whose mission is to bring environmental education into schools and communities through classroom lesson presentations and social media content. In this episode, we discuss youth activism, project-based learning, the importance of environmental education, and possible implementations in schools through policy and activism.
Nov 07, 202236:21
Youth Networking with Covalence Global

Youth Networking with Covalence Global

In our first, completely guest-hosted episode, we feature Covalence Global, a youth networking organization who’s purpose is to foster “covalent bonds” by building a global community of youth leaders combating climate change. We feature the founders, Sophia and Lulu, who discuss climate literacy and youth activism in the context of networking.
Oct 05, 202222:50
Creating Accountability with Taylen Reddy

Creating Accountability with Taylen Reddy

This episode features Taylen Reddy, a 2022 Youth Ambassador for Break Free From Plastic, and the founder of Zero Waste Durban who started the organization in 2020 to help raise awareness about climate change and the plastic crisis in Durban, focusing on awareness campaigns through social media. We discuss greenwashing on social media and corporate accountability, looking at the impacts of false climate solutions.
Oct 02, 202229:18
Building a Bridge between Feminism & Environmentalism with GirlUp2030

Building a Bridge between Feminism & Environmentalism with GirlUp2030

This episode features the organization, GirlUp2030, an organization that aims to bring awareness, advocacy, and action to issues inspired by the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development, aiming for social, environmental, and economic justice by 2030. We discuss environmental injustices on a global scale, including how women of color in low income minority communities face greater barriers when it comes to education & healthcare, discussing how the climate crisis acts as a threat multiplier. Check out GirlUp2030 & stay tuned for our takeover where we answer your questions!
Jul 06, 202229:57
Let’s talk Climate Education with Ruipeng Yukiyama: Part 1

Let’s talk Climate Education with Ruipeng Yukiyama: Part 1

Ruipeng Yukiyama is the founder of the new youth-led nonprofit, Climate Ingenuity. We discuss climate education and the youth, expanding solutions based on climate education, and climate literacy. We also discuss what younger generations offer to the fight against climate change.
May 02, 202232:32
Let’s talk Climate Education with Ruipeng Yukiyama: Part 2

Let’s talk Climate Education with Ruipeng Yukiyama: Part 2

Ruipeng Yukiyama is the founder of the new youth-led nonprofit, Climate Ingenuity. We discuss climate education and the youth, expanding solutions based on climate education, and climate literacy. We also discuss what younger generations offer to the fight against climate change.
May 02, 202234:23
Talking Climate Anxiety with Nichole Ruiz

Talking Climate Anxiety with Nichole Ruiz

Nichole Ruiz is the founding director of The Five Dollar Project and leads independent research on climate anxiety. We discuss climate anxiety’s effect on our mental health and how it changes the way we view our planet, especially as a sort of existential doom. We also talk about the importance of both individual and collective action to bring a feeling of togetherness - specifically talking about our own experiences in the climate movement to achieve a larger goal through smaller steps.
Feb 17, 202234:30
The Olympics’ Sustainability Plan - Summer, Tokyo (Part 1)

The Olympics’ Sustainability Plan - Summer, Tokyo (Part 1)

In this two-part episode, we discuss the International Olympic Committee’s Sustainability Plan which aims to “contribute to the realization of a model of a new mature city in which the activities of citizens would improve the urban environment which would keep developing into the future.” We talk about recyclable cardboard beds and their actual purpose and IOC’s goal of making the games sustainable and whether or not they achieved it. We also talk about if the Olympics would be more sustainable in the future and how this may be possible. Keep up for the second part which will be published Feb 20th!
Feb 09, 202207:44
Going Zero Waste with Amanda Sun

Going Zero Waste with Amanda Sun

Amanda Sun is the co-founder and executive director of Green2Go, a national nonprofit that aims to accelerate the transition to a zero-waste society. We discuss zero waste’s importance, how it can be implemented in an individual and comprehensive manner, and the necessity for modern solutions to look to our climate future with hope.
Feb 03, 202235:44
Climate Change & Extreme Events: Rihanna, We Need an Umbrella (Part 2)

Climate Change & Extreme Events: Rihanna, We Need an Umbrella (Part 2)

In this episode, we talk about climate change and its correlation with extreme wind and rain events like hurricanes and tornadoes. This was a continuation of the discussion surrounding extreme heat events in Part 1.
Dec 31, 202112:38
Climate Change & Extreme Events: It’s Getting Hot in Here (Part 1)

Climate Change & Extreme Events: It’s Getting Hot in Here (Part 1)

In this episode we talk about climate change and its correlation with extreme heat events. This is to be continued with a discussion surrounding the rainier and windier destructive counterparts.
Dec 31, 202109:51
A Not-So Happy World Overshoot Day

A Not-So Happy World Overshoot Day

This episode discussed world overshoot day, what it means, offers various examples, includes how calculating overshoot day is possible, why this is a problem and discusses sustainable solutions!
Aug 02, 202112:20
The Truth About Recycling

The Truth About Recycling

This episode focuses on the backgrounds, global, and economic view of recycling. We debate on the pros and cons of single stream recycling and it’s effects. We also briefly discuss the National Sword Act and America’s domestic recycling policy, talking about corporations view on recycling and what this may hold for the future.
Jul 04, 202109:12
Happy Earth Day!

Happy Earth Day!

In this episode, we go back to the past, and discuss the history and sort behind earth day, as well as how we can make lifestyle changes to better ourselves and contribute to combatting the climate crisis. Resources to donate and such are on icebreakerpodcast.carrd.co
Apr 23, 202112:25
Minorities vs. Climate Change

Minorities vs. Climate Change

Apr 08, 202131:45
Climate Change, Global Warming, and Wildfires

Climate Change, Global Warming, and Wildfires

Hey guys! Today's episode is normally shorter than I'm hoping future ones will be, but it focuses on a few basic ideas to set an understanding of how climate change affects us and what the difference is between climate change and global warming. Focusing on various statistics, descriptions, and definitions, we come to an overall understanding of why we need to act on climate change now and the enormity of the effects that we have already seen, emphasizing the Californian and Australian wildfires in the 2019-2020 season. We look to various sources to understand what all climate change encompasses and where global warming fits in.

Mar 31, 202108:46
An Introduction

An Introduction

Anya Bansal, the host, speaks about the goals of this podcast and sets the stage for what this podcast and future episodes may look like. Created specifically to combat inaction and to encourage better awareness and learning, this podcast can be used as a tool to remind us about the dangerous effects of climate change.  The goal: to help others keep in mind the realistic effects and ways it indirectly affects many parts of our society, to further explain every angle of this issue, bringing forth light to topics shrouded in the darkness of inaction and lack of widespread communication. Featuring interviews from other sources and knowledgeable people, as well as case studies and research, I promise to provide dependable and trustworthy information to try to explain and address concerns as the best of my ability. We need to move the global conversation forward, so that instead of focusing solely on the problems, we can also learn about the implementation of possible solutions and what these solutions will mean for our future in a broader perspective.

Mar 31, 202102:07