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Not So Angry Environmentalists

Not So Angry Environmentalists

By Urvari

This podcast, presented by Urvari (an environmental student body), is a place where we discuss issues related to the environment rationally. The environmental community is pretty hostile right now, and this is an attempt to make it more inclusive.
Hosted by none other than the amazing Siya Gupta :D

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Veganism: Part 2

Not So Angry EnvironmentalistsJun 01, 2022

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Veganism: Part 2

Veganism: Part 2

Anibe narrates a story that made her swear not to go vegan. This sparks a discussion about vegans antagonizing people, Native cultures, responsible hunting, etc. 

Jun 01, 202220:42
Veganism: Part 1

Veganism: Part 1

Siya and Vasu discuss the morality which makes people go vegan and if it makes sense to them. 

May 04, 202227:39
Sustainable Companies 1: Mary Nyaruai on Nyungu Afrika

Sustainable Companies 1: Mary Nyaruai on Nyungu Afrika

Mary Nyaruai, a Kenyan entrepreneur talks about her sustainable menstrual pads company- Nyungu Afrika. She speaks about innovation, design, funding, and being a green entrepreneur. Enjoy Siya fangirling for half an hour :D

Apr 26, 202223:55
Electric Vehicles (EV)

Electric Vehicles (EV)

Vasu and Siya address the debate around EVs, and try to figure out if your Tesla models are more sustainable than internal combustion engine vehicles. Are the best electric cars environmentally friendly if their power source is still coal? What are the ethical problems with the industry? Listen to this short episode to find out our answers! (Also Brendan, my lovely editor, why does it cut from me saying I hate Norway to me saying I want to make the community more inclusive? This is a conspiracy to make me sound like a hypocrite XD)

Apr 03, 202215:47
How to (NOT) Run an Environmental Organisation- Part 3 of 3

How to (NOT) Run an Environmental Organisation- Part 3 of 3

Siya and Vasu continue their rambling about how they run Urvari and their key takeaways from the last 3 years. Siya is doing a Management degree okay she knows her shit so you better take this seriously.

Mar 28, 202223:55
How To (NOT) Run An Environmental Organisation- Part 2 of 3

How To (NOT) Run An Environmental Organisation- Part 2 of 3

Siya and Vasu discuss the key takeaways from 3 years of running Urvari, specifically how to structure your organisation and handle collaborations. URVARI CORE TEAM WE'VE PRAISED YOU TOO MUCH IN THIS, LISTEN TO IT!

Mar 21, 202227:20
How To (NOT) Run An Environmental Organisation- Part 1 of 3

How To (NOT) Run An Environmental Organisation- Part 1 of 3

Siya and Vasu discuss their takeaways from 3 years of running Urvari, and the key things one should keep in mind when starting an organisation which works towards a cause. A three parter because these bozos nostalgia-ed hard.

Mar 08, 202222:35
Indian Union Budget 2022- An Environmental Perspective

Indian Union Budget 2022- An Environmental Perspective

Are environmental forms actually necessary? How much ease of business can one sacrifice for the environment? WHAT DOES PROMOTING ELECTRIC MOBILITY MEAN EXACTLY MRS SITHARAMAN? Siya and Vasu discuss the Union Budget of India presented by Nirmala Sitharaman in February 2022, and discuss whether it is an effort towards sustainability. URVAR BHARAT 2022!

Feb 27, 202226:52
Environmentalism in Studio Ghibli Films- Part 2

Environmentalism in Studio Ghibli Films- Part 2

Vasu and Anibe continue their fangirling over Hayao Miyazaki. They discuss how he uses colours and animation to show us how pristine the environment is. Enjoy ze geeks!

Feb 20, 202228:05
Environmentalism in Studio Ghibli Films- Part 1

Environmentalism in Studio Ghibli Films- Part 1

Siya, Vasu, and Anibe discuss Hayao Miyazaki's filmography and how it takes inspiration from cultures which give importance to nature. They gush over Studio Ghibli movies like Spirited Away, Ponyo, and Princess Mononoke. You deserve this episode after hearing us talk about tampons and lawsuits :')

Anibe's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anibe_abba/

Feb 13, 202222:07
Sustainable Menstruation

Sustainable Menstruation

Siya and Vasu discuss sustainable period products, their viability and comfort. Vasu thinks the episode should be named "Period. End of Sentence" but Siya disagrees.

Feb 06, 202229:14
SLAPPs

SLAPPs

Siya and Vasu discuss Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) and talk about 15 year old's getting sued by 50 year olds lessgoo

It's not as boring as it sounds go listen to it and you'll probably learn something your school didn't bother to teach you.

Helpful links:

https://youtu.be/UN8bJb8biZU

https://anti-slapp.org/what-is-a-slapp

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12HTLzxn7PbRG0bACQM-zAUIaWiUnLWLW?usp=sharing


Jan 28, 202232:27
Internet Activism

Internet Activism

Siya and Vasu discuss online activism, biases, social media echo chambers, and petitions. Siya is condescending at times, but Vasu's cuteness makes up for it. VASU'S FRIEND GO FOLLOW URVARI!

Jan 22, 202233:03
Don't Look Up - An Environmental Movie Review

Don't Look Up - An Environmental Movie Review

Siya and Vasu discuss the Netflix movie Don't Look Up, directed by Adam McKay, and make exactly one Leonardo DiCaprio joke. A fun episode sprinkled with eco-anxiety. Bon appétit!

Jan 14, 202220:50