Easy Being Green

Balancing the Demand For Energy

Not all energy is created equally. Taylor and Deanne discuss ways you can balance your demand for energy to make it more efficient. They also discuss the future of renewable energy and some current roadblocks in the way of making solar, biomass, geothermal, wind, and hydropower the majority energy source. See our website for privacy information.

How you can help those affected by the raging California wildfires

The California wildfires are sweeping the state and displacing a massive population. Homes are being lost, evacuation centers are at capacity, pets need fostering, and people need your help. Deanne and Taylor discuss various funds to support fire victims. If you want to hear more about the impact of climate change on forest fires and vice versa, listen to our previous episode.  See our website for privacy information.

Climate Change and the Rise of Wildfires

As more greenhouse gas emissions enter our atmosphere, climate change takes effect. Drier regions become drier, making wildfires more prevalent. Wildfires not only devastate the area of the fire, but also contribute to the high carbon levels in our air, further instigating climate change. It is a negative feedback loop that Taylor and Deanne discuss and share thoughts on we can slow it down. See our website for privacy information.

The Real Effect of Rising Sea Level

We constantly hear about rising sea level and the threats to our planet, but what does it actually mean? Deanne and Taylor dive into the topic of melting ice caps, CO2 emissions, and how rising sea levels will impact (and already are) our lives. See our website for privacy information.

The UN Climate Summit, Greta Thunberg, and You

The speech that Greta Thunberg delivered at the UN Climate Summit has sparked an out pour of responses regarding the state of our planet and the lack of ambition from world leaders to make real change. Deanne and Taylor recap the Climate Summit, discuss Greta's emotional delivery and discuss activism in general and how you can make a difference. It's a heavy episode, but hope is not lost.See our website for privacy information.