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We Are Not Doomed

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Optimism in a changing climate. Interviews with industry leaders, authors, journalists, and real people who are making an impact on climate change everyday. We Are Not Doomed is hosted by Jonah Geil-Neufeld, the Executive Producer of Puddle Creative.

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episode Eco-Grief, Burnout, and Building Resilient Conservation Teams artwork

Eco-Grief, Burnout, and Building Resilient Conservation Teams

Michelle Doerr runs Anavah Consulting, a Minnesota-based firm that works with conservation organizations to build capacity, foster inclusive teams, and improve communication. After spending years as a wildlife biologist managing urban deer populations and working in the archery industry, she recognized a critical gap: 90% of wildlife management is people management, but professionals receive almost no training for it. Conservation workers face unprecedented challenges—83% report experiencing burnout, according to Doerr's research. They deal with cognitive dissonance (entering the field to help animals, then having to kill them), hostile public meetings, and the emotional weight of watching their science questioned daily. Add eco-grief from witnessing environmental destruction and eco-anxiety about the future, and you have a field in crisis. Doerr argues that the burnout narrative places too much responsibility on individuals when the real issue is systemic. Organizations throw workers into high-stakes, public-facing roles without training in conflict resolution, cooperative language, or emotional processing. Her approach shifts from self-care to capacity building—creating systems where people can thrive before they hit survival mode. The conversation covers practical strategies: setting agreements for public meetings, acknowledging pain instead of skipping to solutions, tying mundane tasks to bigger purpose, and making time to actually be in nature.

19 Dec 2025 - 33 min
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Rethinking Our Toxic Relationship with Cars

Professor Dame Henrietta Moore and urban designer Arthur Kay, co-authors of "Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars," challenge the myth that cars represent freedom while offering practical solutions for reducing car dependency. The conversation explores how the "car industrial complex" has shaped our cities and lives, from the surprising history of electric vehicles in the 1890s to the hidden costs of car-centric urban planning. Moore and Kay reveal that 60-70% of car-related air pollution doesn't come from tailpipes, discuss how parking requirements increase housing costs, and examine innovative transportation solutions emerging from cities in the Global South. Rather than being anti-car, they advocate for expanding transportation choices and reimagining urban spaces around people instead of vehicles. The authors present over 100 actionable ideas for creating more livable cities while reframing 21st-century freedoms around clean air, walkable neighborhoods, and reduced car dependency.

23 Sep 2025 - 52 min
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Smart Bathrooms Are Solving America's Hidden Infrastructure Crisis

Fletcher Wilson and Jessica Heinzelman, founders of Throne Labs, discuss their mission to address America's surprisingly poor public restroom infrastructure through solar-powered smart bathrooms. The US ranks just 30th globally in public restroom availability, creating real challenges for rideshare drivers, families, and people with medical conditions that became more apparent during the pandemic. Their innovative solution combines traditional indoor bathroom experiences with modern technology including 21 sensors, real-time cleanliness ratings, and flexible deployment that allows cities to quickly install and relocate units based on community needs. From reducing public defecation at LA Metro stations by 50% to enabling families to spend more time together in public spaces, Throne Labs demonstrates how addressing basic human needs can strengthen communities and support climate goals by encouraging public transit use.

28 May 2025 - 34 min
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Fighting the Polycrisis with Radical Honesty

Mike Berners-Lee, author of "A Climate of Truth," discusses how radical honesty in politics, media, and business represents our highest leverage point for addressing the interconnected global crises we face. Berners-Lee explains how his work evolved from carbon accounting to identifying truth as the most powerful tool for collective action amid climate destabilization. Despite acknowledging the gravity of our situation, particularly amid political challenges, he offers practical steps individuals can take—from supporting ethical media to making conscious consumer choices—while maintaining a surprisingly optimistic perspective on human capacity for transformation. The conversation provides a clear-eyed framework for staying engaged with difficult truths while finding meaning in community action and personal responsibility.

10 Apr 2025 - 42 min
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