ESRAG Podcast - With Dr Liz Henke

Dr Liz Hanke

 

Introduction:

00:10 Intro Admiral & Felix and our guest Liz Henke

 

01:16 Admiral due to hail size set to increase 

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/hail-bigger-climate-change-higher-insurance-costs-rcna168526

04:06 Interesting news Felix about river in Zambia - Zambezi dry river: 

https://bulawayo24.com/index-id-news-sc-national-byo-245794.html

07:13 Introduction Guest Dr. Liz Henke

Dr. Elizabeth Hanke is the guest in this episode, a retired cardiologist, Liz now calls Chapel Hill, North Carolina, her home. Beyond her professional career, Liz is passionate about an active lifestyle—enjoying squash, bicycling, walking, and gardening. Most of all, she treasures time with her family, especially her 5-year-old grandson, James, who brings so much joy to her life.

Liz is deeply committed to giving back to her community through Rotary service projects. Her passion for sustainability is evident in her active role within ESRAG, where she serves as a member of the Renewable Energy Taskforce (RETF), leads the Habitat Solar project, and co-leads the MSPC initiative. She’s a strong advocate for encouraging the transition to renewable energy, striving to make a lasting impact both locally and globally.

08:23 Background of Liz Henke journey into Rotary and Taskforce

16:23 How Liz joined ESRAG and Renewable Taskforce, story how Liz joined taskforce

21:30 The million solar panel challenge 

https://esrag.org/million-solar-panel/

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1xviBIuYQwylUWRcHVlfIDWChGXeSbC_7psQx6CZ5bN4U8A/viewform

28:50 Rotary projects with solar panels.

34:00 Solar energy in driving the global transition to renewable energy sources.

37:10 Beyond the Million Solar Panels Challenge, what other exciting projects is the Renewable Energy Taskforce working on? How can people get involved?

https://esrag.org/renewable-energy-taskforce/

40:01 Collaborations between task forces and synergy.

Positive ending

44:55 Felix: This conversation was positive with Liz Henke.

45:45 Admiral: The Los Cedros forest, one of the world’s most biodiverse places, was saved from mining by a landmark court ruling that recognized nature’s legal rights.

https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2024/09/11/forest-rights-nature-ecuador

More about ESRAG:

https://esrag.org/​​