Sustainable North Florida
Discussions with the people building a sustainable future in North Florida
Episodes
15 episodes
Summer in the City: Urban Heat with Dr. Adam Rosenblatt (original release 2/8/24)
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 on...
Every Drop Counts with BLUE Mission's Leslie Ramos
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 i...
Eartha's Farm and Market with Sarah Salvatore
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 no...
Duval County Soil and Water with Trey Ford
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 wi...
What is the Jacksonville Climate Coalition? with Nathaniel Rodefer
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.
Preparing for Rising Temperatures with Dr. Laureen Husband
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...
The Vision for Clean Energy in Jacksonville with Dr. Logan Cross
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 fa...
Clean Energy in the Southeast with Cary Ritzler and Dory Larsen
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 r...
From Coral Reefs to Sustainable Chemicals (and back again!) with Jessica Tittl-Nielsen
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 p...
Sustainable Development Goals with Dr. Jeff Chamberlain
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, pea...
Cleaning up Northeast Florida's Climate Pollution with Judy Holm
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 ste...
The Bountiful Backyard with Tim Armstrong
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...
Summer in the City: Dr. Adam Rosenblatt discusses Urban Heat
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 th...
Compost, Biochar and Carbon Credits with Mike Kelcourse
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 loca...
A Plastics Solution with Bob Hawkinson
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 t...