Healing the Planet One Habit at a Time with Ethan Brown

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Ethan Brown is a 24-year-old award-winning climate journalist, best known as Founder and Host of The Sweaty Penguin, a PBS podcast combatting climate anxiety and polarization. In almost four years, The Sweaty Penguin released 220+ episodes, interviewed world-renowned experts from 18 countries and 6 continents, earned recognition at the Webby Awards and Signal Awards, won first place in Boston University's New Venture Competition, and inspired a new geography course at the University of Kansas that replaced their textbook with the podcast. Ethan's writing has been published in several outlets including Newsweek, The Hill, and Orange County Register, and he has appeared on 80+ podcasts, radio shows, and TV shows. He graduated Boston University in 2021 with a dual degree in Environmental Analysis & Policy and Film & Television.
As a child, Ethan Brown found solace indoors, away from the pollen and plants that aggravated his allergies. Little did he know, his future would be entwined with the very environment he once avoided. Join us for an enriching chat with the insightful climate journalist and Sweaty Penguin podcast founder as we explore climate change beyond the politics and doom. Ethan shares his journey from an allergy-prone kid to a storyteller on a mission, emphasizing the power of facts, solutions, and acknowledging the progress we've made in environmental conservation.
This episode unwraps the mysteries of greenhouse gases and their intricate dance with Earth's warming blanket, connecting extreme weather events from the deep freeze in Iowa to the thawing Arctic. Our discussion with Ethan Brown ventures into the human fingerprint on our changing climate, with a clear-cut breakdown of how our actions intensify the global crescendo of warming. Discover how simple switches in your daily habits can contribute to the planet's well-being and why collective action is the crescendo we need to aim for.
In this episode, we spice up the conversation on climate action with a pinch of personal well-being, exploring the environmental impact of our plates and wardrobes. We stitch together the narrative on sustainable fashion choices and innovative farming practices. It's a heartwarming reminder that personal growth and caring for our planet can go hand in hand, leading to a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle. So, pull up a chair and get ready to be inspired by a tale of transformation, resilience, and hope for a cooler tomorrow.
To learn more about Ethan, visit:
www.thesweatypenguin.com

patreon.com/thesweatypenguin

Twitter, Instagram, TikTok: @ethanbrown5151

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Rozdziały

1. Healing the Planet One Habit at a Time with Ethan Brown (00:00:00)

2. Climate Change Awareness and Action (00:00:07)

3. Human Impact on Climate Change (00:09:10)

4. Understanding Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change (00:13:17)

5. Climate Change Solutions and Personal Well-Being (00:24:36)