We’ve reached the Season 4 finale of The Lentil Intervention podcast!
In our last episode for 2023, we sit down with podcast favourite Dr Mike Joy to recap the pressing environmental and climate concerns that have defined the past year. We also had a frank discussion about the necessary actions that could result in a better future for all. From climate change to degrowth, Dr Joy provides valuable insights and expertise that shed light on the challenges our planet is currently facing. He discusses concepts and principles that can help us transition towards a more sustainable future.

In a special segment, we address listener questions about effective environmental activism, where Mike lends his perspective on the actionable steps we can all take to make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change and environmental disasters.

As we wrap up Season 4, we want to express our deepest gratitude to our incredible listeners for joining us again this year. Your support fuels our passion for environmental and health advocacy and knowledge-sharing. We look forward to coming back for Season 5, where we will continue to explore new health and environment topics and amplify the voices of those inspiring positive change. To everyone in the TLI community, we wish you a safe and happy end of year, and we’ll be back - just after a little break.

In this episode, we cover:

• Mike’s research and achievements in the past year
• The carbon cycle, our net zero delusion and the impossibilities of offsetting
• The problems with green growth
• Understanding the concept of energy return on investment (EROI)
• Our multiple crises (it’s not just climate!) as a symptom of overshoot
• Our use of energy and the inevitability of Degrowth
• A reality check on renewables
• Lack of environmental truth and reality in mainstream media
• Degrowth Aotearoa New Zealand
• An update on the nitrate levels in New Zealand’s freshwater
• Dr Mike answers Listener questions
• Taking action in 2024

Previous episodes:

• Dr Mike Joy, Freshwater Ecologist
• Dr Mike Joy, Growth, Emissions and Our Waterways
• Dr Mike Joy, Protecting Our Planet’s Life Support Networks
• Dr Mike Joy and The Rubbish Trip, Translating Science to Real-World Action

To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our

To view all the links to the websites and documents, visit the show notes on our website.

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