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Ep. 228: Carbon Footprint Assessment

Today Jason and Kelly will be evaluating their carbon footprint now that they have moved to a new house in a new town. According to the Nature Conservancy, "The average carbon footprint for a person in the United States is 16 tons, one of the highest rates in the world. Globally, the average carbon footprint is closer to 4 tons. To have the best chance of avoiding a 2℃ rise in global temperatures, the average global carbon footprint per year needs to drop to under 2 tons by 2050." In order to make progress, you first need to measure where you are at, so that's exactly what Kelly and Jason are about to do. This is part of a decarbonization series where Kelly and Jason will evaluate the various ways individuals can reduce their carbon emissions in their own home. Topics that will be covered include heat pumps, induction stove tops, solar, and more! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Nature Conservancy Carbon Footprint Calculator: https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/ [https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/carbon-footprint-calculator/]

Ep. 227: Intro to Home Decarbonization Series

We're Back! That's right, after taking a break, Kelly and Jason are back in the podcast booth... or at least the living room couch recording the podcast. After moving to the Metro Detroit area, they decided to dive into the topic of home decarbonization from weatherization, HVAC, kitchen appliances and more. In today's episode, they will be introducing the topic for this series. Since this will take some research, episodes will not drop every week as they did in the past, however they will do their best not to have a 4 month drought again anytime soon. So give this podcast a follow on social media @sustainabiliME.pod and share with your friends and family! Also HAPPY EARTH DAY!!! Also HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY SUSTAINABILIME!!!

Ep 226: COP 28 Overview

Today Jason and Kelly will be providing an overview of the recent COP 28 that took place between November 30th to December 12th in Dubai. This Conference of Parties (COP) gathered to discuss all things climate change related. Specifically, they discussed reducing fossil fuel usage, loss and damage, adaptation, and food. So was this a good COP or a bad COP? Listen to find out! Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Sources: * https://www.carbonbrief.org/cop28-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-dubai/ [https://www.carbonbrief.org/cop28-key-outcomes-agreed-at-the-un-climate-talks-in-dubai/] * https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Summary_GCA_COP28.pdf [https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Summary_GCA_COP28.pdf] * https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-what-is-the-global-stocktake-and-could-it-accelerate-climate-action/ [https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-what-is-the-global-stocktake-and-could-it-accelerate-climate-action/] * https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/13/what-the-cop28-agreement-says-and-what-it-means [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/13/what-the-cop28-agreement-says-and-what-it-means] * https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2023/12/13/cop28-offers-transition-away-from-fossil-fuels-but-no-phaseout/?sh=7ba0abfa6587 [https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2023/12/13/cop28-offers-transition-away-from-fossil-fuels-but-no-phaseout/?sh=7ba0abfa6587] * https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/17/cop28-sustainable-agriculture-food-greenhouse-gases [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/17/cop28-sustainable-agriculture-food-greenhouse-gases]

Ep. 225: Sustainable Stories - November 2023

Today Jason and Kelly will be covering the sustainable stories from the month of November. These stories include: MI Clean Energy Bills, Kenya tree planting, Deforestation decrease in Brazil, the Vatican going electric, and the first commercial transatlantic flight with SAF. Follow us on social media @sustainabilime.pod Sources: Kenya Tree Planting: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/07/kenya-makes-13-november-nationwide-tree-planting-day-a-public-holiday [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/07/kenya-makes-13-november-nationwide-tree-planting-day-a-public-holiday] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67400448 [https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67400448] Tree Equity App: https://www.treeequityscore.org/map#9/42.3854/-83.1075 [https://www.treeequityscore.org/map#9/42.3854/-83.1075] Amazon Deforestation: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-is-the-amazon-so-important-for-climate-change1/ [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-is-the-amazon-so-important-for-climate-change1/] https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/climate/amazon-deforestation.html [https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/09/climate/amazon-deforestation.html] Vatican going electric: https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-environment-volkswagen-058e7118a074c095a6b47cd1a770419d [https://apnews.com/article/vatican-pope-environment-volkswagen-058e7118a074c095a6b47cd1a770419d] https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/pope-francis-get-all-electric-popemobile-ev-startup-fisker-n1268224 [https://www.nbcnews.com/business/autos/pope-francis-get-all-electric-popemobile-ev-startup-fisker-n1268224] Transatlantic SAF Flight: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/virgin-atlantic-jet-lift-off-maiden-transatlantic-flight-low-carbon-fuel-2023-11-28/ [https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/virgin-atlantic-jet-lift-off-maiden-transatlantic-flight-low-carbon-fuel-2023-11-28/]

Ep. 224: Copper Mountain Ski Resort Sustainability

Today I'll be chatting with Jeff Grasser, Senior Resort Operations & Sustainability Manager for Copper Mountain Ski Resort located in Frisco, Colorado. It's really exciting to be releasing this episode today, because as of this week, the 2023-2024 ski season at Copper is officially upon us. What's also exciting is the fact that Copper Mountain is truly serious about their sustainability efforts through their Play Forever campaign. Jeff will be covering all of the pillars of that campaign including energy, waste, land, and community. He will be really diving into the land preservation and enhancement techniques that enhance biodiversity and carbon sequestration on the mountain. Follow us on social media @sustainabiliME.pod Copper Mountain Ski Resort [https://www.coppercolorado.com/] Copper Mountain Play Forever [https://www.coppercolorado.com/culture/play-forever/overview] POWDR [https://www.powdr.com/play-forever]