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Hi, it’s been a while… It’s been a whole six months since the last episode of this show, and I am so sorry for being MIA that whole time. Tonight is the eve of the 2020 presidential election and the country faces a very difficult road ahead of us for the next few days and weeks. In this episode, I catch y'all up on what has been going on in my life and I try to lay out my argument for voting for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. I also try to lay out a rough path forward for this podcast and my journey in the climate fight. Please go VOTE COVID Tracker The US Military acknowledges the threat of climate change Biden Climate Ads Biden Climate Ads Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

On this episode of Eco Gen Abbie talks with environmentalist Grace Healy, who works with New York to help the city reach its 80 by 50 energy goals. Grace and Abbie grew up as next-door neighbors and discuss how their hometown shaped their career paths, as well as the multitude of opportunities within the environmental movement.Long Island Episode National Parks Conservation Association NY's 80 by 50 Energy Goals If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Email: pt4planet@gmail.comMusic By Oliver Hunter

On this episode of Eco Gen Abbie sits down with environmental journalist, Yessenia Funes, to talk about her work covering environmental justice issues, her role in the environmental movement, and how her identity has shaped her career.More about YesseniaSome of Yessenia's work: New York City Plan to Close Streets Is Weak As Hell Lawmaker Who Spoke at 'Reopen' Protest Questions Study Linking Air Pollution to Coronavirus Deaths Coronavirus Lockdowns Have Reduced Air Pollution by 30 Percent in the NortheastDo you have an interesting environmental story or know someone with a unique perspective? Reach out to us on social or shoot us an e-mail.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet E-mail: pt4planet@gmail.comIf you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Music By Oliver Hunter

On the first episode of Eco Gen Abbie sits down with American University senior, Nicole Turner. Nicole is a public health major with a minor in sustainability, she also is a digital media assistant at Earth Day Network. This is the first episode in a series of features on Millenial and Gen-Z environmental leaders.Do you have an interesting environmental story or know someone with a unique perspective? Reach out to us on social or shoot us an e-mail. If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet E-mail: pt4planet@gmail.com  Music By Oliver Hunter

Welcome to another Late Night for the Planet. Tonight is going to be different from most of the shows that we have done. As I am sure you are aware, we are recording this special live show via Zoom, and so please bear with us as we figure out the kinks. Tonight we are joined by some friends of the show, some of whom have been guests on here before. We have SUNY Plattsburgh professors Lauren Eastwood and John McMahon. We also are joined by Adam Saslow, and Eric Howe, the Director of the Lake Champlain Basin Program. We discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic, how it has impacted our education, the political landscape, and the celebration of Earth Day 50. If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this laid back episode, the team discusses some of the current events in the environmental world. Check out some of the stories that we featured in this episode below. "Democrats say coronavirus stimulus should not bail out fossil fuel companies" "Oil industry group asks Trump administration to lessen regulations amid coronavirus""Wildlife Collapse From Climate Change Is Predicted to Hit Suddenly and Sooner"If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this episode, we discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic and it's connections to climate change, and our how NOT prepared our society is... Main Points: “We are the virus” is BS Corona will probably be worse for the environmental movement in the long run We can learn some things about communicating climate, and how to address public health disasters. We have an opportunity to make some essential changes Corona is the dress rehearsal for climate change and we are failing pretty miserably in the US. "Finally, Some Privacy: After 10 Years, Giant Pandas Mate in Shuttered Zoo" Fire Drill - The Office US Late Night for the Planet: With Howie Hawkins - Green Party Presidential Candidate *Places where some smarter people talk about this: * Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting* Fake animal news abounds on social media as coronavirus upends life No, the coronavirus is not good for the climate ‘We’re the virus’: The pandemic is bringing out environmentalism’s dark side What the Coronavirus Means for Climate Change Should we spend billions on clean energy? It worked during the last crisis - LA Times Climate Change and Coronavirus Prof. Katharine Hayhoe How our responses to climate change and the coronavirus are linked WE JUST LAUNCHED A PATREON! Check it out, become a patron, join the community, and let us know what you think! If you can, check out this link to support our show! Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company. Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet  Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this episode, Rahmel is joined by Dr. Tracie Church Guzzio. Director of the SUNY Plattsburgh Honors Center and Professor of English. They discuss how the environment is connected with the gothic style (that of being gloomy or horrifying...) Buckle up and get ready to hear about how scary our environment is (spoiler: it's way scarier than we think!) If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

Today, we are joined by our friend Alyssa Turner while we talk about the anxiety that our generation has been feeling about the onset of climate change. If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

Today we are talking about what the fuck has been going on the past few weeks, what we’ve been up to, and our experiences with quarantine and the COVID-19 pandemic.This episode is brought to you by "the rona"...If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

COVID-19 has proven to be a major threat to higher education. Most colleges and universities around the United States have shuttered their on-campus functions and are operating in virtual environments only. These transitions force the question: is higher education as we know it sustainable? Six SUNY Plattsburgh Planet Forward correspondents and contributors had a virtual happy hour to talk about their experiences adapting to the uncertainties of coronavirus, college life at home, online courses, and the cancellation of upcoming graduation, study abroad experiences and other events. It is worth noting that a seventh member of our team could not join the conversation because he was tending to a relative diagnosed with COVID-19.Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

Midterms are upon the P4TP gang, can ya feel the stress??? Please enjoy this minimally edited episode where we discuss the New York State plastic bag ban, Super Tuesday outcomes, and the general state of the world as we see it right now. If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this crash course episode, special guest and friend of the pod Alyssa Turner talks all about the diminishing supply of Phosphorus that we depend on. What is it? Why do we need it? And where is it going?If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this episode, we are joined by some friends as we talk about some really abnormal weather phenomena. It's about to get a bit weird in here!If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

Ya like Jazzzz? Ya like bees? In this episode, Alyssa Turner talks about the fate of the Bees...If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

Welcome to another Late Night live episode! In this show, we talk about the media and how we are communicating in the age of the climate crisis. We are joined by some new friends and some awesome guests including Dan Reed, the director of Planet Forward, and Yessenia Funes, a Plattsburgh alum and writer for Earther.com. Check out Planet Forward! Meet Yessenia! If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

In this episode, we are joined again by Rob Johnson as we talk all about billionaires, social issues, and the reason why philanthropy won't save us.If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

What comes to mind when you think about New York City? Is it the pizza? Your daily chopped cheese and Arizona can? Or is it one of the most culturally iconic forms of transportation that has been apart of the history of NYC for almost 150 years? That's right people, we're talking about trains. More specifically the MTA: from its inception and glory days to its current downfall. What’s wrong with the MTA and how to fix it?What are the MTAs biggest challenges?Failures of the MTAHistory of the inception of the MTA If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

We are back to school... which means that we are busier than ever so here is us talking about what we have going on for our last semester of college!If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati

Over the past year we have been hearing a lot about the Green New Deal. The media jumped on it when Alexandria Ocasio Cortez unveiled her proposal for the GND last February. Since then there has been a lot of hype and criticism surrounding the famous environmental plan. But what actually is the GND? What does it say? What does the plan include? Why are there so many “different versions” of it on the left? Who will the GND benefit? And ultimately… will it be enough?AOC Defending the GNDIntercept Video Explaining GNDVOX explainer of the GNDACTUAL GND PROPOSAL If you can, check out this link to support our show!Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed here on Pod for the Planet are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer or company.Twitter: @pod4theplanet Instagram: @pod4theplanet Music By Matt Cincinnati