Planet Pulse Pacific

Dec 01 2024 136 ep. 55 mins 56
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The climate and health crises are two of the most pressing issues of our time. Change needs to occur, and sooner rather than later.

Join your hosts, Ben Eitelberg and Emma Strutt, for conversations about people and planet. Find more details at www.athletesfornature.org

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Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop - Deforestation And Carbon Accounting

Dec 01 2024 60 mins  
Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop worked as a Principal Scientist with Queensland Government Natural Resources, using satellite data to monitor three decades of vegetation cover and broadscale deforestation. He left the government in 2010 to co-author the Beyond Zero Emissions’ Land Use Plan, a plan to take Australia’s land use and agriculture emissions beyond zero. He now works pro bo

John Jurko II - RHINO MAN

Nov 17 2024 69 mins  
John Jurko II is the lead director and producer of RHINO MAN, a powerful documentary that highlights the courage and dedication of field rangers who risk their lives to protect South Africa's rhinos from poaching. More than just a conservation film, RHINO MAN tells a universal story of resilience, bravery, and the human spirit—a heroic tale of individuals striving to leave the wo

Professor Niki Harré - Psychology for a Better World

Oct 27 2024 70 mins  
Professor Niki Harré, Head of the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland, and author of Psychology for a Better World: Working with People to Save the Planet and The Infinite Game: How to Live Well Together, shares her vision of resilient, compassionate, and creative communities as the foundation for sustainability. As discussed in her recent TEDx talk, Niki is particu

Lydia Green - Manta Watch Aotearoa New Zealand

Oct 13 2024 40 mins  
Lydia Green is the Founder and Project Director of Manta Watch New Zealand, a charitable trust dedicated to protecting and studying manta rays. With a Marine Biology degree (Hons) and over 15 years of experience in marine science, Lydia has worked in waters across the globe, from Fiji to Mexico, bringing a wealth of expertise to New Zealand's manta ray research. Since establishing

Emma Strutt - Athletes Thriving On A Plant-Centred Diet

Jun 09 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we bring you a recording of Emma Strutt's presentation as part of the recent 2024 Athletes for Nature Webinar Series. Emma is Ben's partner in crime here at The Lentil Intervention, but for anyone not familiar with her professional background, she is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, a Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the founder of Gr

Damian Hall - Climate And Environmental Actions for Athletes

May 26 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, we bring you a recording of Damian Hall’s appearance as part of the recent 2024 Athletes for Nature Webinar Series. Damian is a renowned ultramarathon runner and athletics coach who has represented Great Britain, consistently achieving remarkable results in some of the world’s most challenging races. He is also a seasoned journalist and the author of several ac

Dr Mike Joy - Our Current Ecological And Climate Concerns

May 12 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we bring you a recording of Dr Mike Joy’s presentation as part of the recent 2024 Athletes for Nature Webinar Series. This was the first of a 3-part online webinar series for outdoor enthusiasts about the current climate emergency and the actions we can take to protect our playground. Mike is a leading freshwater ecologist, researcher, and award-winning science c

Dr Kate Wylie - The Health Hazards of Climate Change

Apr 28 2024 54 mins  
Dr Kate Wylie is an Adelaide-based GP, the founder of Climate Medicine, and the Executive Director of Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA), a not-for-profit advocacy organisation that recognises human health depends on a healthy environment. Dr Wylie is a master communicator who has emerged as a leading voice in Australia for highlighting the health implications of climate c

Andre Borell - Shark Culling And Whale Conservation

Apr 14 2024 59 mins  
Andre Borell is not just a filmmaker and investor, he’s a catalyst for change and a maker of good trouble! We first chatted with Andre in season two of the podcast, hot on the heels of the release of Envoy: Shark Cull, a documentary that sheds light on the long-running ‘shark safety’ programs in place in QLD and NSW. In this episode, we catch up with Andre and delve into his

Dr Sally Gillespie - Building Climate-Resilient Communities

Mar 31 2024 65 mins  
Dr Sally Gillespie is an author, lecturer, workshop facilitator, and trainer for Psychology for a Safe Climate. We first spoke with Sally in season 2, episode 27 about her book Climate Crisis and Consciousness: Re-imagining Our World and Ourselves and how to deal with eco-anxiety. Since speaking with Sally in 2021, the changing climate continues to impact our communities and our me