Forces for Nature

Oct 29 2024 86 ep. 30 mins 13
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Forces for Nature celebrates the people working to make the world more sustainable and humane. Each episode features conversations with guests ranging from grassroots advocates, to renowned researchers, business leaders, and more. We cover topics such as land and ocean conservation, wildlife protection, plastic reduction, animal welfare, sustainability, and climate change, while offering a balanced perspective on the environmental challenges we face and the opportunities we have to address them. You'll leave feeling hopeful, equipped with practical tips that answer your question, "But what can I possibly do,” so that you, too, can be a force for nature.

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Building Bridges to Unite a Divided America with Manu Meel, Ep.85

Oct 29 2024 34 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!We're never going to create the healthy and humane world we want to see if we continue to be so divided from one another. Manu Meel is working to bring us together. He is the founder of BridgeUSA, an organization that empowers young people

Turning Challenges into Opportunities with Eleanor LeCain, Ep. 84

Oct 16 2024 31 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!Eleanor LeCain is the visionary behind the Solutions Summit, a groundbreaking event on Capital Hill that brings together bold thinkers and decision-makers to tackle some of today’s biggest challenges such as climate change, democracy, eco

Reimagining Social and Climate Justice with Theo E.J. Wilson, Ep. 83

Oct 01 2024 26 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!Theo E.J. Wilson is a TEDx speaker, social activist, and leader in fostering dialogue across cultural and ideological divides. While Theo may not come from a traditional environmental background, his work on social justice, understanding ot

Exploring Wild Wonders with Brooke Carter, Ep. 82

Sep 17 2024 17 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!This is another episode of the Forces for Nature, EarthX Conference series!Brooke Carter is not your average teenager. At the young age of 13, she's already making waves in the world of wildlife education and conservation. Growing up in the Bahamas and traveling to exotic locations across the globe with her family

Connecting at EarthX with the Conservation Connection Podcast, Ep. 81

Sep 03 2024 31 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!In this special episode recorded live at the EarthX Conference, Crystal sits down with Chance and Sarah Katheryn Ruder from the Conservation Connection Podcast. They discuss the power of collaboration in conservation, the importance of bringing diverse perspectives together to address sustainability challenges, an

Bridging Divides for a Sustainable Future at EarthX with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep80

Aug 20 2024 8 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!This new season of the Forces for Nature podcast is a special one! All interviews were done on location at the EarthX Congress of Conferences, an event dedicated to fostering sustainability and environmental action. Initially, though, I was hesitant about attending due to its surprising mix of sponsors and speaker

Experiencing the Success Stories of Rwanda with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.79

Jul 02 2024 32 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!Did you ever travel somewhere that left a deep impression on you? Join Crystal DiMiceli as she reflects on her recent adventure to Rwanda, where she fulfilled her dream of seeing gorillas. Turns out, they weren't the only things that left her speechless.HighlightsThe incredible influence of Dian Fossey.Recovering

Show Swap! Inspiring Powerful Forces for Nature with Crystal DiMiceli, Ep.78

Jun 17 2024 33 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!Get to know the host of Forces for Nature, Crystal DiMiceli, better! In this show swap, she joins Stephanie Manka on The Fancy Scientist podcast. Stephanie has a great show that helps wildlife conservationists navigate their careers and she also provides coaching and mentoring for those struggling and feeling stuc

Promising Eco Stories with Laura Sitterly, Ep. 77

May 27 2024 35 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!It often feels like there's only bad news being reported these days. It's easy to feel that way but, if you dig a little deeper, you can find reports of hopeful things that are happening. Laura Sitterly is a climate reporter that you can trust to find the silver lining in her stories. We talk about three recent ar

Balancing Forest Conservation with Economic Development with Laurie Wayburn, Ep.76

May 07 2024 54 mins  
Send Crystal a text letting her know what you thought about the show!Conserving land doesn't have to be all or nothing. We don't have to choose between setting aside whole tracks of forests to protect them or cutting them all down for economic development. Laurie Wayburn, the co-founder and president of Pacific Forest Trust, has found a middle ground. Since 1993, Pacific Forest Tru