The Sea Monkey Project focuses on addressing ocean plastic pollution and educating communities about its dangers to marine life. The project is led by Sydney and promotes awareness and solutions for ocean plastic pollution.
Rainfall forecasting models are essential for predicting droughts and floods. Ray Schmitt physical oceanographer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, studies ocean salinity and its impact on climate change. He advocates for global expansion of forecasting techniques while addressing climate change and policy challenges.
Weather flight delays. Opportunity or annoyance? Fog rolls in and closes the Kodiak, Alaska runway. Stranded commercial airline pilots Doug and Dave share their perspectives. You can’t build your life on past successes. Tomorrow hasn’t yet come. Documentary filmmaker Sarah Lanier joins the conversation sharing a foggy experience.
Tundra Tours of Norway, led by Bernie O’Sullivan, shares insights from adventurers Kine Leines Skår and Espen Lysø, highlighting outdoor experiences. Bernie leads tours while teaching backcountry and survival skills. Core values of family and respect for nature are emphasized. Listeners can learn about local wildlife, canoeing, and enjoy their journey down a river. Check out the blog for videos of their adventures.
Darryl Carnley’s My 360 Project aims to change the lives of 300 million barefoot children by teaching locals to create sustainable cobbler businesses. Experts train artisans to build shoes, and volunteers then deliver to impoverished communities. The project instills hope and encourages people to dream again, transforming lives through community-driven initiatives.
Oceans Melting Greenland Ice Mission. Climate Elvis has arrived in Greenland! NASA’s Principal Investigator Josh Willis investigates ice melt and rising ocean temperatures during the day studying the interaction between the oceans and the ice. By night, he dives into the vibrant world of theater to share his research through humor and music. Josh Willis transforms into Climate Elvis, rocking and rolling with Climate Rock!
”I didn’t know where I fit in the world.” Richard East, widely recognized as Van Cat Meow, is a nomadic minimalist from Tasmania who travels across Australia in a camper van with his feline companion, Willow. He embodies exploration and adventure—the very pursuits that often fade from our view as we navigate the challenges of adulthood.
Storyteller Elaine Muray immerses the audience in a unique and intense performance of narrative communications. Elaine focuses on creating clear physical transitions between characters for effective interaction bringing characters and stories to life.
Human Rights. What is our global obligation?
Whom do we honor and whom do we fight for as a global society? Associate professor Shelley K. White of Simmons University explores human rights, questioning global obligations and access disparities. She reflects on personal experiences with death and the urgent need to honor the histories of marginalized lives. She emphasizes the different realities faced by children. Shelley is a member of WE organization, advocating for sustainable change.
What sentimental items do you have at home that are broken or unused? Instead of tossing them away, consider fixing them! Repair Cafes around the world help prevent waste. Event coordinator Anne Davey and Andrew Tynan founder of North Balwyn Repair Cafe in Melbourne, emphasize the importance of developing problem-solving skills in society and mending broken belongings. Also, patrons of North Balwyn Repair Cafe share experiences. (The concept originated in Amsterdam in 2009, initiated by Martine Postma, and has since promoted sustainability at a local level.)