Sunbelt Sisters' Climate Chit Chat
Welcome to the Sunbelt Sister’s Climate Chit Chat where we delve into all things sustainability from environmental policy and best practices to social and economic factors. Our Podcast episodes will vary from open discussion on timely environmental topics, frameworks, policy, and recent events, as well as interviews with key professionals and discussions on different articles and literature.
Episodes
The Sunbelt Sisters recap their journey across South Korea and China, reflecting on the everyday systems and environments that shaped their experience. From navigating Seoul’s fast, intuitive transit network to standing at the edge of the North Korean border, they explore how infrastructure, geography, and history intersect in ways that feel both ordinary and surreal. In China, they confront the realities of pollution—w...
This week, the Sunbelt Sister's sit down to conversation about what wildfire season now means in Washington State. How smoke drifts across the Cascades into Seattle, how earlier snowmelt and longer summers are reshaping Eastern Washington’s fire behavior, and how communities are adapting to a hotter, drier reality. This episode explores the emotional, cultural, and environmental shifts that make wildfire season feel less like...
Tune into this week's episode where the Sunbelt Sisters chit chat about national Parks and some of its history in the East and Midwest United States. Why you may ask? Well it is a road of fun!
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Do you want to know the connections between garbage and instruments? Tune in to the Sunbelt Sister’s interview with members of the Garbage-Men Band to find out!
One person’s trash is another’s instruments.
We discuss how to make instruments out of garbage and the creativity that corresponds with it!
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Join us for part 2 of our interview with Scott Beibin, the vegan inventor, explorer, and activist as learn about his recent projects related to space analog research and sustainability!
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In this episode, inventor and solarpunk storyteller Scott Beibin shares how environmentalism, veganism, and creative activism shape the way he builds technology and community. We talk about imagination as a political force, the roots of climate action, and how small choices can spark large‑scale change. Scott reflects on projects like the Mandelbot Project, Fruiting Bodies, and the Evil Twin Booking Agency, as expressions of his mi...
Join the Sunbelt Sisters as we interview Dive Master, Miguel Rivera, from ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎ P FKN R ₍ᐢ..ᐢ₎ as we discuss Puerto Rico's marine life and how climate change, sargassum, and the like impact it's marine biodiversity AND - how that affects US!
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In this Sunbelt Sister's episode, we have a special guest, Alia (and her a cat), who is a Sustainability Specialist/Manager in Florida. In this episode Alia shares the positive changes within sustainability in state and local government revolving around the three pillars, people, planet, and profit. Topics include, but are not limited to, waste reduction, composting, stormwater, and greenspace.
This week the Sunbelt Sisters explore how warming winters, shifting snowpack, and volatile weather patterns are reshaping ski culture across the U.S. West and the Canadian Rockies and what the lived reality of shorter seasons, rain‑on‑snow events, and the growing unpredictability that resorts and mountain towns now face means.
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In this conversation, the Sunbelt Sisters sit down with NAU sustainable engineering student Stefan Hussey as he prepares to graduate and step into the climate workforce. Stefan shares how his passion for resilient infrastructure, water systems, and community‑centered design shaped his academic journey—and what the next generation of engineers sees as the most urgent challenges ahead. Tune in to listen to studying sustainabili...
Join the Sunbelt Sisters as we unpack the current energy crisis that is occurring in many countries such as the Philippines and Pakistan. In the episode we explain What's going on, why, and what measures can and are being taken to prevent and slow down the crisis.
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Join the Sunbelt Sisters as we have a climate chat with Captain Nat! Natalie Pemberton is a Master Scuba Diver and Captain who works at Biscayne National Park, the largest marine national park, which is approximatley 95% water. In this episode we hear the lore of Biscayne, the impacts of climate change on it's ecosystem and marine life, and ways individuals can mitigate our impacts.
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In this episode, we explore how design, community, and lifestyle intersect to promote longevity and wellbeing. We dive into the secrets of Blue Zones—regions around the world where people live exceptionally long, healthy lives—and uncover how Blue Building principles can create spaces that support health, sustainability, and happiness. From diet and movement to architecture and social connection, we unpack practic...
So, what is the simplest and easiest way to be sustainable and eco-conscious?? Simply reduce, reuse, and RECYCLE. But can you recycle any plastic in any condition? Ye-NO! Can you recycle paper and cardboard in any condition? Ye-NO!
Do you want to know how to recycle correctly without damaging a whole recycle batch? Well, if so, listen to this episode. We got all the deets for ya!
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In this episode, we sit down with Sukhmani Singh, an environmental lawyer from Arizona State University, for a clear, grounded look at today’s climate. Suk helps us understand how environmental law actually works, why certain measures matter, and what the next decade of climate action could look like. She also shares practical ways listeners can get involved in shaping climate decisions in their own communities.
In this episode, we’re breaking down sustainability in 2025 — the progress, the promises, and the reality. From major corporate climate pledges and clean energy expansion to growing consumer awareness and policy shifts, there’s real momentum worth celebrating.
So where are we actually headed?
Tune in for an honest, balanced review of sustainability this year — what’s working, what’s performat...
Throughout this podcast the Sunbelt Sisters have focused on sustainability from an environmental standpoint. However the idea of sustainability is much more nuanced - it includes equity and health and well-being as well.
Join the Sunbelt Sisters as we steer our chit chat towards the idea of equity in the UK healthcare system as we discuss with Dr. Omar Elkelani the current junior doctor strikes in the UK, why are they happenin...
In this episode, Sunbelt Sister Devynn sits down with Simran Rosborough, a fashion sustainability student, to explore fast fashion and consumerism. Simran shares insight into how the fashion industry impacts the environment, labor, and society, and what sustainability in fashion really means. Together, they unpack the role consumers play in driving overconsumption and how more mindful choices can help challenge harmful industry pra...
The Sunbelt Sisters are back and better than ever as we bring in the New Year as we discuss an inspiring and hopeful story of what was once thought as impossible: rebuilding the coral reef. And where did we learn of this you may ask? Through Stephen Shearman's documentary, Reef Rebuilders.
You can access the full documentary via Amazon Prime. If you choose to watch, let us know what you think!!
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In this episode, Devynn opens up about her recent adventures in Columbia with friends — the sights, the people, and the environmental contrasts that stood out. Her reflections lead the Sunbelt Sisters into a discussion about how our surroundings influence our health, and how environmental awareness and health equity go hand in hand. From food to water access and community care, the conversation reminds listeners that taking c...
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