1.5 Celsius

EP13 - Greenwashing Explained

Nowadays, everyone wants to be eco-friendly: so let's cut out the B.S. Today, we're looking at greenwashing, and breaking down how corporations try to mislead customers into buying their products. Of course, we'll also talk about how you can avoid falling into companies' traps and put your money towards products that you care about. Fiji Commercial: https://youtu.be/YsKZo8h6z5Y [https://youtu.be/YsKZo8h6z5Y] Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com: Track: London

EP12 - Stream Health, eDNA, and Conservation with Evalynn Bogusz

Fun fact: the bugs at the bottom of the water can tell you a surprising amount about the health of a stream! This week, we're joined by certified stream monitor Evalynn Bogusz (who also happens to be Keerthi's close friend and classmate) to discuss all things stream monitoring. The two will also introduce their ongoing scientific research project, "A comparison of eDNA metabarcoding and Virginia Save Our Streams kick-seine sampling methods for stream health analysis," which won several awards at the 2023 Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Virginia Save Our Streams Website: https://vasos.org/ [https://vasos.org/]

EP11 - Renewable Energy: Hydropower, Geothermal, and Biomass

Wind, solar, and nuclear aren't the only three renewable energy sources out there, and it would be an incredible disservice to make you think otherwise. So in this episode, we'll be looking at another holy trinity of sustainables: geothermal, hydropower, and biomass. Like before, we're examining their pros and cons to see how they stack up to fossil fuels. Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com Track: London

EP10 - Climate Anxiety, Humor, and Podcasting with Ethan Brown

Is climate change funny? You might not think so, but perhaps the Sweaty Penguin can change your mind. In this episode, we're talking to podcast founder and host Ethan Brown, who tackles global warming with comedy and optimism. Listen in to hear about Ethan's experience with podcasting, his views of political polarization, and an interesting anecdote about succulents. The Sweaty Penguin website: https://thesweatypenguin.com/ The Guardian (climate news): https://www.theguardian.com/environment/climate-crisis

EP9 - Renewable Energy: Wind, Solar, and Nuclear

Okay, by now it's probably glaringly obvious that fossil fuels are bad. You get it. But what are we supposed to use instead? In today's episode, we're looking at three sources of renewable energy to try and answer that question. We'll be comparing the costs and benefits types to help decide whether any of them can fully replace coal and oil. Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com Track: London