Sustainable North Florida
Discussions with the people building a sustainable future in North Florida
Episodes
Record-breaking heat in the summer has become the new normal - and urban areas are on the frontlines. To adapt we need to develop new strategies to beat the heat when it's at its worst.
Our guest today is Dr. Adam Rosenblatt. Adam was one of the leaders of an urban heat study conducted in Jacksonville to understand which parts of the city are the most vulnerable. This information is being used to guide future urban pl...
Today we are focusing on an organization in Florida that is making an impact both locally and internationally. Through service projects and sustainability education, BLUE missions connects families in Latin America to clean, fresh water while inspiring local youth to help lead the way to a water secure future. Join us as we speak with Chief Experience Officer Leslie Ramos about the water crisis, and what you can do to help. Every d...
Join us as we chat with Sarah Salvatore, Farm Director of Eartha's Farm and Market, part of the Clara White Mission. Learn about the background of this important Jacksonville institution, and how the Farm is using regenerative agriculture to nourish and support the community members in this historic neighborhood.
https://www.clarawhitemission.org/earthas-farm-market
Today's guest is Trey Ford, Supervisor for the Duval County Soil and Water Conservation District. He covers the many programs that they have going on to encourage farming, uban argiculture and communtiy engagement. He also discusses his work with Eartha's Farm and Market.
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In this episode we speak with Nathaniel Rodefer about the Jacksonville Climate Coalition. Nathaniel is Vice-Curator of the Global Shapers, and is also on the Steering for the Climate Coalition.
Today we're talking about a topic that everyone in our audience will certainly be familiar with.....And That. Is.
Heat. This weekend, New York Times bestselling author Jeff Goodell will be in town to discuss his book, The Heat Will Kill You First. The downtown main library will be hosting an interview with the author at 2 p. m. on Saturday, May 18th. This event is co-sponsored by the St. John's Riverkeeper and...
Our guest today is Dr. Logan Cross, who leads Renew Jax.
Renew Jax is a campaign to get the City of Jackonsville, FL to commit to running on 100% clean energy by 2050. This might seem like a tall order, but it is one within reach. In fact, 13 other cities in the state of Florida have already committed to running on 100% clean energy by 2050 or earlier!
Join us as we learn about what it will take for Jacksonville ...
The Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) is a regional organization focused on transforming the way we produce and consume energy in the Southeast. As a leading voice for energy policy in our region, this non-profit organization promotes responsible and equitable energy choices to ensure clean, safe, and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
In this episode, Cary Ritzler and Dory Larsen sat down with us to dis...
Our guest is Jessica Tittl Nielsen, co-founder of Cordelia Biosciences which is developing ocean-safe chemicals for use in various industries, including cosmetics and personal care products. They're also developing a novel manufacturing process which requires no petrochemicals.
Cordelia is a rising star in the Gainesville startup community - and we do mean that literally. They won the Rising Star Start-up Award las...
No poverty. Zero hunger. Gender equality. Clean water and sanitation. These are just a few of the United Nation's 17 sustainable development goals - also known as SDGs.
The SDGs are a blueprint for a more resilient, peaceful, and inclusive feature. Together, they set out a framework to tackle the world's most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges. But they're not just words on paper -they...
Welcome back! We've got a little bit of a different episode in store for you today - and it's brought to you in partnership with the Jacksonville Climate Coalition. Last month, the Coalition hosted a virtual meeting to learn about the steps that Jacksonville and other local governments are taking to apply for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant or the CPRG. We ended up covering quite a few topics that we thought you m...
The conversation we have on tap for you today was a fun one to record. It features Tim Armstrong. Tim is the founder of Eat Your Yard Jax, and as the name suggests he’s on a mission to introduce the world to edible landscapes and the importance of local food. But don’t let the friendly nature of the conversation fool you! The topic is a critical one when it comes to sustainability. Agriculture accounts for 11% of carbon emissions ...
With the beautiful weather we've been having recently, it might be hard to remember that record-breaking heat in the summer has become the new normal - and urban areas are on the frontlines. To adapt we need to develop new strategies to beat the heat when it's at its worst.
Our guest today is Dr. Adam Rosenblatt. Adam was one of the leaders of an urban heat study conducted in Jacksonville to understand which part...
Today we're talking about waste. And we're talking about sustainable agriculture. And carbon sequestration. And a sustainable business model that ties it all together. Our guest today is Mike Kelcourse. His company, Sunshine Organics, is a local company making an outsized impact on climate change.
Contact Sunshine Organics and Compost:
mike@compostjax.com
Sunshine Organics and Compost Website
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In this episode, we speak with local entrepreneur Bob Hawkinson whose company Recede Bioplastics is on a mission to reduce Persistent Plastic Particulate Pollution.
Join us for an inspiring conversation about the ingenuity and grit it takes to bring a new product to market. Bob's innovations are moving Jacksonville towards a more sustainable future, starting (quite literally!) in our own backyard.
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