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Jenna Phillips: Environmental activism, youth empowerment
Welcome to Clear the Air, a podcast that educates, empowers and mobilizes youth to take action against climate change. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Josanne Buchanan (she/her) is a children's tech and media researcher, developmental psychology master's student at the University of Toronto, and diversity/creative consultant in the children's media industry who uses cross-disciplinary research to support the creation of family-targeted animated series, films, and video games. She has worked with major producers like Disney, Nickelodeon and Netflix, and other youth-focused organizations to leverage authentic representation.
In this episode, Josanne and Jenna explore the role of media in shaping youth worldviews, how media can support sustainability literacy, and what authentic representation in the media looks like (and why it matters).
Episode references and resources
- Josanne Buchanan's LinkedIn
- Josanne's personal webpage
- Josanne's Instagram: @little_miss_media
- Josanne's Twitter: @JosanneBuchanan
- Children's Media Lab
- The Centre for Scholars and Storytelling
- Report mentioned by Josanne on non-human characters
- Blog post on Strange World
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Serena Mendizábal (she/her) is a young Cayuga Panamanian Wolf clan woman from the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory with a passion for self-determined community development, action, and futures. Serena is a community-based researcherand community organizer driven by Indigenous governance, impact/environment/health assessment and just clean energy futures. In this interview, Serena and Jenna explore themes of Indigenous climate justice, healing relationships with the lands and community, addressing systemic racism in society and colonial power dynamics, and more.
Episode references and resources
- Serena Mendizábal’s LinkedIn
- Serena’s Instagram
- SevenGen Energy Website
- Sacred Earth Solar Website
- Native-Land.ca
- Information on Western’s new climate course
- Protect the Tract Website and Instagram
- 1492 Land Back Lane Facebook
- Jenna's thesis: addressing systemic barriers to truth and reconciliation in higher education
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
- Website: https://cleartheair.ca/
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- Twitter: @_ctablog
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
In this episode, Jenna interviews Manvi Bhalla (she/her), the co-founder of Shake Up The Establishment, a national nonprofit dedicated to climate justice and political advocacy, alongside missINFORMED, a nonprofit focused on health promotion for women and gender-diverse peoples. Manvi is a Top 25 Under 25 environmentalist, Top 30 Under 30 sustainability leader, and the Eco-Hero of the Year, all the while pursuing her PhD student at the University of British Columbia. In this episode, Jenna and Manvi explore the intersectionalities of climate activism and how to support your wellbeing in this intensive (yet crucial) field of work.
Episode references and resources
- Manvi's personal website
- Shake Up the Establishment
- SUTE Instagram
- SUTE Year-End Report
- missINFORMED
- UBC Climate Hub
- Climate Justice Research Collaborative
- Annual Report
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
- Website: https://cleartheair.ca/
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- Instagram: @cleartheair.ca
- Twitter: @_ctablog
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Clear the Air welcomes 18-year-old Sarah Syed, a Top 20 Youth in the World and researcher in the nanotech world. Along with designing bioplastics made of food scraps, Sarah is the Founder of You Are the Change, an organizer of an international youth climate-tech hackathon, and esteemed public speaker. In this interview, Sarah shares how she leveraged her passions for climate action ever since grade 4. She illustrates the avenues she took to build her skills, and provides inspiring messages for youth interested in the tech industry with limited previous knowledge.
Episode references and resources
- Sarah's LinkedIn
- You Are the Change Instagram
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
- Website: https://cleartheair.ca/
- Podcast site: https://cleartheair.ca/podcast/
- Instagram: @cleartheair.ca
- Twitter: @_ctablog
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode references and resources
- What to expect in grad school
- Sustainability in 2020, 2021 goals and 2021 reflections
- Threading Change in the Fashion industry with Sophia Yang
- Sustainable Fashion blog post
Want to help the podcast? Leaving a rating and review is the best thing you can do.
- Website: https://cleartheair.ca
- Podcast site: https://cleartheair.ca/podcast
- Instagram: @cleartheair.ca
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate grad student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
If you feel lost or unable to make sustainable change in your life, it's time to put your money where your mouth is. In this episode, learn how to start investing in your future and the future of the planet. Sustainable investing is an accessible way to make a change in the world, even if you only have a few dollars. Learn the key steps to investing sustainably, how to be confident as a young investor, and valuable resources that Jenna has used to built a sustainable, resilient investment portfolio.
Episode references and resources
- Financial Feminist Podcast
- Morningstar Sustainable Investing Analysis
- Wealthsimple (referall link)
- Statistics: Gartner (2021) and Bastit et al. (2022)
Want to help the podcast? Leaving a rating and review is the best thing you can do.
- Website: https://cleartheair.ca
- Podcast site: https://cleartheair.ca/podcast
- Instagram: @cleartheair.ca
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate grad student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
There are heatwaves, wildfires, and health crises affecting our world in unprecedented ways. Countries and communities that are ill-equipped to handle extreme temperatures have been struggling the past two weeks. Not only are these international heatwaves harming our environment, they are threatening our healthcare and food systems, our infrastructure, and our economic stability. Yet, our political leaders are not listening and not acting. In this episode, learn why the world is on fire and what you can do about it.
Episode references and resources
- IPCC (2021) Sixth Assessment Report
- Reuters (2022) article about European wildfires
- Nature (2022) article about unprecedented global temperatures
- CBC News The National July 19 2022
- CBC News (2022) article about United Kingdom’s heatwaves
- BBC News (2022) article about European heatwaves
- The Guardian (2022) article about United Kingdom heart alerts
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- Website: https://cleartheair.ca
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate grad student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Jenna interviews Biboye (Bo) Aganaba, the Executive Director of Leading Change. LC is.a movement started by young environmental and sustainability professionals who are mobilizing to address issues that are critical to attaining a sustainable, prosperous, and socially just future. In this interview, Jenna and Bo explore the unparalleled value of creating youth spaces for changemaking, embracing the unexpected and unfamiliar on your career path, and how to overcome barriers as a youth activist.
Episode references and resources
- Leading Change
- Leading Change 2020 recap (blog)
- Leading Change with Austin Zacharko (podcast)
Want to help the podcast? Leaving a rating and review is the best thing you can do.
- Website: https://cleartheair.ca
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate grad student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
How many times have you been asked, "what do you want to be? What is your plan?" or even "how did you get to where you are today?" Today on the podcast, Jenna explains why most of us have no idea what we are doing in life - and why that is okay. Tune in for a discussion about facing high expectations, finding oneself, and embracing uncertainty.
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- Website: https://cleartheair.ca
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate grad student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Jenna interviews Sophia Yang, the Founder of Threading Change, about sustainability and intersectionality in the fashion industry. The conversation focuses on Threading Change's key pillars: transparency, authenticity, and vulnerability. Learn about the toxicity of fast fashion, avenues for change, and how Sophia is threading change in the industry to empower marginalized voices. Episode references and resources
- Threading Change website
- Membership network
- Fashion Revolution
- United Nations Fashion Industry Charter
- Guardian article: H&M emissions
- CTA sustainable fashion blog post
- CTA episode 16: fast fashion and community action with Yoshi Matsuzaki
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
In this episode, Jenna does a deep dive on her final undergraduate project, her Honours Thesis. "Addressing Systemic Barriers to Truth and Reconciliation in Higher Education" is about fostering inclusive, decolonized, and reconciled academic spaces across what is now known as Canada. In this episode, Jenna discusses where the inspiration for her thesis emerged, how she conducted this work as a non-Indigenous settler ally, and provides key insights and advice for those interested in pursuing similar research.
Episode references and resources
- TRC's Calls to Action
- UWaterloo Office of Indigenous Relations
- NativeLand.ca: Whose Land Am I On?
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Jenna interviews the Co-Director of Participants at Leading Change, Austin Zacharko. In this conversation, Austin highlights the importance of engaging youth in sustainable change, fostering truth and reconciliation in events, and what youth need to continue having a presence on the global changemaking platform.
Episode references and resources
- Leading Change website
- CTA episode 3: Leading Change recap
- Austin's Linkedin page
- Foundation for Environmental Stewardship (FES) funding opportunity (The Harbour)
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
This episode is a repost from the beginning of the podcast. Jenna shares tips for pursuing a sustainable lifestyle when your journey is not supported by the people or the environment around you. It can be hard to change your life when there are physical and social barriers preventing you from taking action. Learn how to overcome these barriers to become a sustainability pro, no matter what challenges you face. For more sustainable living tips, check out these helpful posts:
- Changing the world as a teen with Naila Moloo
- We need to make climate information accessible
- 10 zero-waste swaps for everyday life
- How to eat sustainably in the winter
- 5 tips for eating well and sustainably on a student budget
- 10 tips for living sustainably in university
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educates, empowers and mobilizes youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
How can we foster food system sustainability and food literacy at the same time? To answer that question, Jenna interviews the Co-Founders of Circular Harvest, Kyle Born and Chadd Bauman. These recent graduates started their indoor farming company started with the vision to disrupt the current “take, make and waste” mindset of agri-businesses. Learn how Circular Harvest are changing the food system through mushrooms, along with tips for starting your own business and following your passions to enhance sustainability. Episode references and resources
- Circular Harvest website
- Mushroom grow kits (check out the photos!)
- ReFeed Canada
- Kate Raworth’s Donut model
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Thinking about grad school? Jenna shares her tips from her experience identifying, applying, and getting accepted into graduate school for this Fall. She also provides advice about things she wished she knew before applying. Episode references and resources
- Mastersportal.com - a global inventory of grad school programs
- The Grad Cafe - a great database and forum for all of your grad school questions
- Blog: what to expect in university
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
In this episode, Jenna interviews Naila Moloo, a 16-year-old changemaker with a passion for sustainability. Naila has written a #1 bestselling book, is the youngest recipient of the National Post's 100 Most Powerful Women, has presented for Microsoft and TedTalks, and more. Naila is also the youngest podcast guest thus far, demonstrating that age is not a barrier to creating change. We talk about how Naila got started in the sustainability space, the barriers she faces as a teen changemaker, how to access resources to accelerate change, and how to build exposure.
Episode references and resources
- Naila’s personal website
- Naila’s LinkedIn
- Chronicles of Illusions: The Blue Wild
- The Curiosity Podcast
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
After five long years, Jenna has completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Waterloo! In this episode, she reflects on how her understandings of sustainability, herself, and the people around her have shifted over the years. Hear about boundary setting, building self-confidence, respecting others, and what is next for Clear the Air.
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Episode references and resources
- How to overcome perfectionism
- Imperfect environmentalism
- Lessons learned from first, second, and third year
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Climate change impacts everyone, and everyone has the right to climate change information to enable climate action. Climate information is made inaccessible by subscription based journals, scientific jargon, and greenwashing/lack of evidence. In this podcast episode of Clear the Air, we explore the importance of increasing the accessibility of climate change information, and how YOU as a content creator or knowledge sharer can make your message more accessible to the general public.
Episode references and resources
- Leading Change 2020 recap
- Inclusive stock images
- Climate change communication tips
- Talking about “that girl” and perfectionism
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Comparison can be one of your greatest enemies in work, school, and life in general. This goes for comparison against other people, as well as self-comparison. In this episode, Jenna opens up about her struggles with the comparison trap and provides tools for getting out of the vicious comparison cycle so you can thrive.
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Episode references and resources:
- Pandas are no longer endangered
- $5 billion towards conservation
- Indigenous leaders at COP 26
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
There is a lot of negativity in the news, whether it's about climate change or otherwise. On this episode, we highlight three positive sustainability stories to brighten the mood and demonstrate that collective action can make a difference. From pandas, to donations, to reconciliation, you need to know what is happening around the world.
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- Pandas are no longer endangered
- $5 billion towards conservation
- Indigenous leaders at COP 26
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Do you want to make an impact at your school? In Season 2 Episode 12 of the podcast, I share my key tips for making your school more sustainable. Having contributed to diverse sustainability projects at school over the past 5 years, these tips are based on personal experiences that have proven to be succesful. Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
The number one Netflix movie, "Don't Look Up," is not about a comet; it is a clear satire about the current climate crisis. In this commentary-style episode, Jenna uncovers the underlying message of the movie, and its call to action for society.
Episode references and resources:
- Podcast: Managing Mental Health and Eco Anxiety with Erin Murray (podcast)
- IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)
- Blog: What is Privilege?
- Podcast: Understanding climate change
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
On this episode, Jenna explores the concept of "imperfect environmentalism." Recognizing that there is no such thing as PERFECT environmentalism is key for advancing our own sustainability efforts. Jenna defines imperfect environmentalism and how toxic it can be to strive for perfection using real-world examples. Jenna also explore ways to accept the fact that we are imperfect environmentalists, and why it's so important.
Episode references and resources:
- How sustainability changed in 2021
- Zero waste living resources (1, 2, 3)
- Sustainability during COVID-19
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
This week on the podcast, we hear from Kamil Ahmed, one of the organizers for Community Fridge KW. This grassroots mutual aid effort seeks to establish and operate public repositories of fresh donated food for anyone in the community to take from, for free. The slogan 'take what you need, leave what can' enables the organization's commitment to reduce food waste and food insecurity simultaneously.
Episode references and resources:
- Map to Community Fridge KW location
- Follow Community Fridge KW Instagram and Facebook
- Fridge FAQs
- Fridges across Canada
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources
- What is climate justice?
- Ecocentrism and sustainability
- 2021 sustainability goals
- How sustainability has changed in 2020
- Stories, laws and articles mentioned:
- First Nations and the history of drinking water issues in Canada
- Indian Act c.960: Indian Reserve Waste Disposal Regulations
- 2020 Suzuki Report to the UN on environmental racism
- 2011 Study on Environmental stressors and mental health
- Ecojustice article on environmental racism in Canada
- Other articles on environmental racism (1, 2, 3)
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources
- When Jenna's Journey became Clear the Air
- Leading Change Forum recap
- Conversations with Sam, Jackie and Emily
- Info on Canadian Sustainability Conference
- Conversations with Jeffray and Michelle
- Ecocentrism and Sustainability
- Contact form for guest ideas/requests
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Michelle Angkasa is a second year Environment and Business student at the University of Waterloo who spends her time as a residence don (AKA the designated mom of 30 students), climate justice organizer, writer, mentor, and creator of baked goods. She loves intersectional environmentalism, political advocacy, and youth engagement. In this episode, Michelle and I explore ways to use your voice as a young person to create broader change.
Episode References and Resources
- Humans of UWaterloo
- UW Radicle
- Our Time
- Future Majority
- Recording from the Town Hall on Nov 19
- Land Back Camp
- Michelle’s Blog
- Michelle’s Linkedin
- Michelle’s Instagram
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources
* Paul Kingsnorth's article: https://orionmagazine.org/article/confessions-of-a-recovering-environmentalist/
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YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources
- More ways to live sustainably over the holidays: https://ctablog.ca/sustainable-christmas/
- DIY Gift Ideas: https://ctablog.ca/sustainable-diy/
- DIY Friend gift box <- search that up on Google!
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources
- CTA Podcast Episode 05: How to Manage Eco-Anxiety: https://ctablog.ca/episode-05-five-ways-to-manage-eco-anxiety/
- Behind My Mind: https://behindmymind.com/
- Instragram/Facebook @behindmymindcampaign
- Email: behindmymindcampaign@gmail.com
- Erin’s Poetry Book, Show Me Your Scars: https://www.amazon.ca/show-your-scars-collection-michelle/dp/B08GVD7DB7
- Addressing Eco-Anxiety by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): https://cmha.ca/blogs/eco-anxiety-despair-is-rising
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
The Clear the Air Podcast: Season 02, Episode 02
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Season 02, Episode 01: Welcome back to The Clear the Air Podcast! This week we are chatting about all the exciting changes coming to Clear the Air, including several big surprises that have been in the works for awhile. Get ready for the next chapter of CTA that makes it easier than ever to be educated, inspired and mobilized to take climate action.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources:
- What are the SDGs?
- How to stay motivated
- How to take the first step (towards your goals)
- How to be successful
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources:
- Peel Climate Council
- Shake Up the Stab
- The Girl with the Foster Dogs
- University of Guelph Sustainability Office
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Check out all of Clear the Air's amazing interviews:
- Entrepreneurship and starting from scratch with Tyler De Sousa
- Blogging, climate action and youth empowerment with Emily De Sousa
- The value of experimental learning with Maddi LeBlanc
- Fast fashion, community action and finding yourself with Yoshi Matsuzaki
- Cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
- How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
- Creating change through plant-based living with Jackie Bastianon
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources:
- Youth Action on Climate Change
- WaterLoot
- EarthSuds
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode References and Resources:
- Why we disagree about climate change by Hulme (2015)
- What is a peer-reviewed article?
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
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Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
References and resources:
- *Emily's blog:* airplanesandavocadoes.com
- *Emily's personal site:* emilydesousa.com
- *Youth Action on Climate Change:* youthclimateonoaction.com
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
If you enjoyed learning about perfectionism and these tips for personal growth, check out these other resources:
- How sustainability helped me overcome my eating disorder
- Why daily goals are essential for success
- How to be “successful”
- How to stay motivated
- How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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Instagram: @_ctablog
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YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode references and resources:
- Project Trashion
If you enjoyed learning about Yoshi's journey, check out these conversations on creating change by following your passions:
- Cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
- How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
- Creating change through plant-based living with Jackie Bastianon
- Starting a national youth environmental group with PickWaste
- The value of experimental learning with Maddi LeBlanc
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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If you enjoyed learning how to take the first step, check out these other resources that will help you achieve your goals:
- Why daily goals are essential for success
- How to be “successful”
- How to stay motivated
- How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
ABOUT THE PODCAST Clear the Air seeks to educate, empower and mobilize youth to take action against climate change. These weekly episodes will focus on a specific theme, teaching you how to take action RIGHT NOW in your own life. By listening to the podcast, you will become a sustainability expert in no time.
Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Episode references and resources:
- On Board
- SUP Kids
- Maddi's personal site
If you enjoyed learning about Maddi's journey, check out these conversations on creating change by following your passions:
- Cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
- How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
- Creating change through plant-based living with Jackie Bastianon
- Starting a national youth environmental group with PickWaste
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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YouTube: Clear the Air
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Episode references and resources:
- The truth about recycling
- Dangers of microplastics
- Why waste diversion matters
- Mobius Loop and other recycling symbols
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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Episode references and resources:
- PlantEd Project website
- Health Canada's Food Guide
- Tips for going plant-based (1, 2)
- Recipe blogs: Hot For Food, Minimalist Baker, Oh She Glows
If you enjoyed learning about Jackie's journey, check out these conversations on skill-building, creating change and following your passions:
- Cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
- How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
- Breaking boundaries in research with Dr. Sarah Wolfe
- Starting a national youth environmental group with PickWaste
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
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Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- https://80000hours.org/
- https://drawdown.org/
- https://www.effectivealtruism.org/
- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/jeffray-behr_plantbasedfoods-activity-6652985190081794049-K8AP
If you enjoyed learning about Jeffray’s journey, check out these conversations on skill-building, creating change and following your passions:
- How to be a young entrepreneur with Tania Del Matto
- Breaking boundaries in research with Dr. Sarah Wolfe
- Starting a national youth environmental group with PickWaste
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
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Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- Lessons from first year: https://ctablog.ca/lessons-learned-from-my-first-year-of-university/
- Lessons from second year: https://ctablog.ca/lessons-learned-from-my-second-year-so-far/
- Tania's interview: https://ctablog.ca/episode-08-an-interview-with-tania-del-matto/
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
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Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
GreenHouse: https://uwaterloo.ca/stpauls/greenhouse
If you enjoyed learning about Tania's journey, check out these conversations on skill-building, creating change and following your passions:
- How to cater your degree to your passions with Jeffray Behr
- Breaking boundaries in research with Dr. Sarah Wolfe
- Starting a national youth environmental group with PickWaste
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- Check out the related blog post here
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- Climate change politics: https://ctablog.ca/climate-change-part-2-canadian-politics-the-kyoto-protocol-and-the-paris-agreement/
- The lifecycle of plastic: https://ctablog.ca/welcome-to-plastic-island/
- Living sustainably during COVID-19: https://ctablog.ca/5-ways-to-live-sustainably-during-covid-19/
- Food systems: https://ctablog.ca/organic-versus-local/
- Satellite images: https://atmosphere.copernicus.eu/air-quality-information-confirms-reduced-activity-levels-due-lockdown-italy
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- Leading Change recap: http://ctablog.ca/leading-change-recap/
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- Youth Delegate application: http://sustainabilityconference.ca/youth-delegate-application/
- Sustainable swaps: https://ctablog.ca/3-sustainable-swaps-to-make-this-new-year/
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- Eating vegetarian blog post Part 1: https://ctablog.ca/how-to-become-a-vegetarian-part-1/
- Eating vegetarian blog post Part 2: https://ctablog.ca/how-to-become-a-vegetarian-part-2/
- Plant-based eating during the holidays: https://ctablog.ca/how-to-eat-plant-based-during-the-holidays/
- Plant-based eating on vacation: https://ctablog.ca/eating-a-plant-based-diet-on-vacation/
- Easy plant-based recipe roundup: https://ctablog.ca/easy-vegetarian-vegan-recipes-roundup/
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- A quick guide for sustainable living: https://ctablog.ca/top-10-zero-waste-life-swaps/
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow the Clear the Air Podcast, and follow the journey on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Episode references and resources:
- An easy guide for sustainable swaps: https://ctablog.ca/top-10-zero-waste-life-swaps/
Welcome to Clear the Air, a podcast that educates, empowers and mobilizes youth to take action against climate change. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow Clear the Air on social media:
Website: https://ctablog.ca
Podcast site: https://ctablog.ca/podcast
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog
YouTube: Clear the Air
Don't forget to share your sustainability journey on social media and tag Clear the Air!
Welcome to Clear the Air, a podcast that educates, empowers and mobilizes youth to take action against climate change. Jenna Phillips is the podcast host, a passionate university student, and a local climate action leader. She uses her expertise and desire for change to make a difference in the lives of others.
It’s time to Clear the Air of all this confusion about climate change. It’s time to learn how we, the youth climate leaders of today, can make a change. It’s time to take our future into our own hands.
Make sure to rate, subscribe and follow Clear the Air on social media:
Blog: https://ctablog.ca
Instagram: @_ctablog
Twitter: @_ctablog