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TOP 10 PODCASTS FROM TEAM LONELY WHALE
Imagine an ocean bursting with life instead of plastic.
In 2017 former UNEP Executive Director Erik Solheim warned that people and the planet we share face an "ocean armageddon" if immediate action is not taken to stem the flow of plastic into the sea. But today, we know that current commitments to curb plastic waste would only reduce annual plastic pollution by 7%.
This fall, a new report from Pew Charitable Trusts and SYSTEMIQ, Breaking the Plastic Wave, projected that the amount of plastic entering the ocean each year will triple by 2040 — that's less than 20 years from now.
It’s hard to picture the scale of this global crisis in numbers. To put this into context: that is enough plastic to cover every meter of coastline in the world with 110 pounds of plastic waste.
Even in the face of this immense threat, there are stories of ocean optimism and tales of people pushing for systemic solutions. Season one of 52 Hertz, our new podcast, centers the people behind innovations that scale solutions to marine plastic pollution by changing the system responsible for that plastic waste.
The only way we can create a future with clean seas is if we work together to take immediate, transparent, and scalable actions. Tune in to conversations on climate optimism, collaboration, and how YOU can get involved. Scroll through our team's suggested top 10 listening list!
Team Lonely Whale's Podcast Picks
How to Save a Planet with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Alex Blumberg
Unique approaches to conservation get us super stoked. This episode is all about how YouTubers helped rally their followers to plant over 2 MILLION trees! Listen to it here.
Impact Everywhere with Ben Von Wong
When we first met Ben Von Wong at SXSW a few years ago we couldn't have imagined the immense impact his artivism would create! Now, he's hosting conversations with changemakers including our colleague at NextWave Plastics, Adrian Solgaard.
Drilled on Critical Frequency
The entire first season of Drilled is AWESOME. But, if you're looking for a place to start, we suggest tuning in to Big Oil's Bad Bet on Plastic to learn more about the latest data on plastic pollution, production, and how we can break the plastic wave.
Threshold Conversations
Centering stories, Threshold always inspires our team. This Fall, they hosted a conversation with Michelle Fournet about whale songs and how these animals have been impacted by the pandemic too, just not how you might expect.
THINK 100 The Coolest Show
This show introduces you to the climate leaders you didn’t know you need to know - but do! Tune in to season one for a masterclass on environmental and climate justice or season two for stories from youth climate leaders.
Green Dreamer with Kamea Chayne
Our team has followed the Green Dreamer podcast since our co-founder Adrian Grenier joined as a guest a few years back. Tune in to the newest season, now streaming on all platforms.
Generation GND with Sam Eilertsen
The next generation of environmental leaders are here - and they’re not backing down. This episode shares the history of the youth movement in support of the green new deal and why including youth voices in policy decisions is critical.
HEATED with Emily Atkin
This episode is all about rage - and how it's a limiting factor when it comes to climate action. Guest Mary Annaise Heglar shares more about her new piece in WIRED and why we need each other to tackle the climate crisis.
Dive Stories with PADI
Storytelling is a powerful tool for change and photographers Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier have leveraged this power to help restore the ocean. This episode shares their experience behind the lens and our work together to launch Only One.
Mama Earth Talk with Mariska Nell
By your powers combined…! Anyone else remember watching Captain Planet during Saturday morning cartoons? Our partners at Captain Planet Foundation make the youth programs we run possible which is why we love this episode featuring their President Leesa Carter-Jones!
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