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    All Things Green

    Join us for a talkshow style podcast where guests are interviewed about their work in sustainability! Covering everything from public education, waste management, city planning, agriculture, businesses and more. We release episodes twice a month to spread awareness and spark conversations around creating a better planet.

    Thank you for being part of the global sustainability movement!

    Part of the Eartho TV Network #EarthoTV

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    Episodes (42)

    EP 43 - Growing Indigenous Fruits with Pawpaw Farmer Justin Husher

    EP 43 - Growing Indigenous Fruits with Pawpaw Farmer Justin Husher

    In this episode, Anton is joined by Justin Husher. Justin is a farmer that focuses on growing fruits indigenous to the state of Ohio, like Pawpaws. Tune in to learn more about sustainable farming and Justin's business called Old Husher's Indigenous Orchards (OHIO).

    This episode is sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions
    https://www.nxtgencleanenergy.com/

    To learn more, check out the sources below.

    Next Pawpaw Festival September 13-15 2024
    https://ohiopawpawfest.com/,

    Follow Justin on Instagram
    https://www.instagram.com/oldhushersindigenousorchards/?hl=en

    Show Notes: https://oneplanetmedia.com/blog/atg-show-notes-episode-43

    Part of the EarthoTV Network 

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 42 - Championing Best Practices for Sustainable Businesses with Victoria Avi

    EP 42 - Championing Best Practices for Sustainable Businesses with Victoria Avi

    In this episode, Anton is joined by Victoria Avi. Victoria is a sustainability consultant and owner of Venture Forward Strategies. She is also part of the organizational team of Cleveland's Eco Meet event.

    This episode is sponsored by NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions
    https://www.nxtgencleanenergy.com/

    Next Eco-Meet Event 02/20/2024:
    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eco-meet-cle-registration-512180454527,

    Eco-Speaks Podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HwAwMaeaqEDrY1AgwyOJy?si=2efeda2c6d2d4f08

    Get Involved
    - NEO Conscious Capitalism
    - Climate Citizens Lobby
    - Black Environmental Leaders
    - Great Lakes Biomimicry
    - Greater Cleveland Partnership
    - Northeast Ohio Women in Sustainability

    Victoria's Sustainable Book Recommendations:
    1) Natural Capitalism - https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/paul-hawken/natural-capitalism/9780316031530/?lens=little-brown
    2) Biomimicry - https://biomimicry.net/product/janine-book/
    3) All We Can Save - https://www.allwecansave.earth/anthology
    4) Consumed - https://www.ajabarber.com/book

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 41 From Fighting Fires to Fighting for The Planet with Chief Silverio Caggiano

    EP 41 From Fighting Fires to Fighting for The Planet with Chief Silverio Caggiano

    In this episode, Anton is joined by Chief Silverio Caggiano who served 39 years as a firefighter and now serves as a board member at Buckeye Environmental Network fighting for the environment.

    Thank you to our sponsor:
    https://www.nxtgencleanenergy.com/

    Sources Below
    https://benohio.org/
     @BuckeyeEnvNetwork  

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 40 - Inside Sustainable American Food Systems with Zainab Pixler Ep 40

    EP 40 - Inside Sustainable American Food Systems with Zainab Pixler Ep 40

    In this episode, Anton is joined by Zainab Pixler who is Cleveland’s first ever program director for local food systems in the City’s department of public health.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about where your food comes from and ways we can resolve hunger sustainably.

    Thank you to our sponsor:
    https://www.nxtgencleanenergy.com/

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 39 - From Coal Energy to Clean Energy with Russ Bates Founder of NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions

    EP 39 - From Coal Energy to Clean Energy with Russ Bates Founder of NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions

    In this episode, Shelby is joined by Russ Bates who founded the clean energy company NXTGEN. Starting in the coal industry, Russ learned that clean energy was a more sustainable, long term, and stable industry to build his business. Listen to the full episode to hear how Russ changed his tune about coal and learn more about NXTGEN.

    Sources Below
    https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-clean-energy-solutions/
    https://www.nxtgencleanenergy.com/

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 38 - Building More than E-Bikes with Scott Colosimo CEO of LAND Energy

    EP 38 - Building More than E-Bikes with Scott Colosimo CEO of LAND Energy

    In this episode, Shelby is joined by Scott Colosimo who created the electric motorcycle company LAND Energy located in Cleveland, Ohio. Tune in to learn more about Scott's journey to entrepreneurship and how you can ride a motorcycle while doing good for the planet.

    To learn more, check out our sources below.

     @LANDEnergy  
    https://landmoto.io/

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 37 - Growing a Composting Company with Special Guest Dan Brown, Co-Founder of Rust Belt Riders

    EP 37 - Growing a Composting Company with Special Guest Dan Brown, Co-Founder of Rust Belt Riders

    In this episode, Shelby is joined by Dan Brown who Co Founded a compost company called Rust Belt Riders. Working in the restaurant industry inspired Dan to find a solution to the massive amounts of food waste dumped into landfills each year. Now Dan is helping the planet by offering composting services to the greater Cleveland area.

    To learn more, check out our sources below.

    https://www.rustbeltriders.com/
    https://youtu.be/4Jx5MvoKhds?si=1SmPTVJf9YUBvyUb

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 36 - Military Veteran Now Fighting for the Environment with Special Guest Doug Smits

    EP 36 - Military Veteran Now Fighting for the Environment with Special Guest Doug Smits

    In this episode, Shelby is joined by Doug Smits who served in the US Air Force during the War on Terror and worked as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. The harmful waste materials he witnessed during his time serving inspired him to fight for the environment. Now Doug is enrolled at Case Western Reserve University studying law with a goal of becoming a lawyer who fights for our planet.

    To Learn More, Check out our sources below.

     @casewesternreserve

    https://www.airforce.com/careers/combat-and-warfare/explosive-ordnance-disposal-eod

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 35 - The Environmental Justice Semester at Laurel School with Special Guest Angela Yeager

    EP 35 - The Environmental Justice Semester at Laurel School with Special Guest Angela Yeager

    In this episode of All Things Green, Shelby is joined by special guest Angela Yeager to discuss her role as the Director of the Environmental Justice Semester at the Laurel School in Shaker Heights, OH.  Angela shares her story about how she became involved with climate activism and how teaching children became the best way for her to make an impact.

    To learn more, check out our sources below


    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 34 - Environmental Connections within Housing Stability with Special Guest Ashley King

    EP 34 - Environmental Connections within Housing Stability with Special Guest Ashley King

    In this episode of All Things Green, Shelby is joined by special guest Ashley King to discuss her role as the Director of Housing Stability at United Way of Greater Cleveland. In the second half of episode 34, Ashley tells us about the history of housing discrimination and solutions to the environmental health disparities that it causes.

    To learn more, check out our sources below

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 33 - National Public Lands Day and Scoring City Parks with ParkScore | Human Wellbeing

    EP 33 - National Public Lands Day and Scoring City Parks with ParkScore | Human Wellbeing

    National Public Lands Day was on September 23rd and to celebrate, Shelby and Anton are sharing stories about their love of parks. In this first half, Anton talks about his cross-country road trip where he visited many national parks #granolagirl and explains how some parks are actually classified as special districts. In the second half of the episode, Shelby shares a great resource developed by The Trust for Public Land: ParkScore. ParkScore rates cities on a numeral scale based on their green spaces and parks. What's your number?

    To learn more, check out our sources below

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 32 - Debating California Senate Bill 253 and Carbon Offsetting | Politics & Government

    EP 32 - Debating California Senate Bill 253 and Carbon Offsetting | Politics & Government

    In this two part episode, Shelby  summarizes a new bill introduced in the California State Senate that will require corporations to report annual greenhouse gas emissions, while Anton tells us about a government agency out of Texas that is allowing offshore Carbon Sequestration to be used to offset carbon emissions.  Are these real solutions to climate change or more examples of greenwashing? 

    Segment 1: California Senate Bill 253
    Segment 2: Carbon Sequestration used for Carbon Offsetting

    To learn more, check out our sources:
    Segment 1: 
    https://sd11.senate.ca.gov/news/20230...

    https://www.reuters.com/sustainabilit...

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politi...

    https://www.reuters.com/business/sust...

    https://calmatters.org/commentary/202...

    Segment 2:

    https://insideclimatenews.org/news/08...


    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 31 - Climate Change Game "Climate Fresk" With Special Guest Megan Yousef

    EP 31 - Climate Change Game "Climate Fresk" With Special Guest Megan Yousef

    In this episode of All Things Green, Shelby is joined by climate change advocate Megan Yousef who is a Climate Fresk facilitator. Climate Fresk is a growing nonprofit organization from France that aims to raise awareness about climate change.

    Segment 1: Shelby learns how Megan got started in environmental advocacy and became involved with Climate Fresk.

    Segment 2: Shelby and ANOTHER special guest, our camera man Matt, complete a play through of the first round of Climate Fresk. 

    Segment 3: Shelby and Megan reflect on the key takeaways from Climate Fresk.

    Connect with Megan:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-yousef/
    Email: megan.yousef@gmail.com

    To learn more, check out our sources below
    First Segment:
    https://scied.ucar.edu/
    https://climate.nasa.gov/
    https://www.unep.org/

    Second Segment:
    www.climate.gov/
    www.nrdc.org/

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 30 - The History of Climate Science and A Look at Climate Data

    EP 30 - The History of Climate Science and A Look at Climate Data

    We are going back to the dawn of climate science. In this two part episode, Shelby gives us a timeline of events leading up to climate change as we know it today, while Anton summarizes the data behind global warming.

    Intro: Shelby brings us a new book recommendation, "All We Can Change," which is a collection of essays and poetry by women in the environmental movement.
    Check it out: https://www.allwecansave.earth/anthology

    Segment 1: Shelby outlines a brief history of climate science starting all the way back in 1640!
    Segment 2: Anton recaps data on extreme weather which science shows is a result of human-caused climate change.

    To learn more, check out our sources below
    First Segment:
    https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone

    https://climate.nasa.gov/news/2943

    https://www.unep.org/news

    Second Segment:
    https://www.climate.gov/news

    https://www.nrdc.org/bio

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 29 - Back to School, Sustainable Libraries, & Yellow School Buses Going Green

    EP 29 - Back to School, Sustainable Libraries, & Yellow School Buses Going Green

    Join us for this back to school special where Shelby and Anton discuss ways you can be sustainable as the school year kicks off!

    Segment 1: Sustainable Back to School Shopping
    Anton shares some ideas on how you can make more sustainable choices when shopping for school.

    Segment 2: Sustainable Libraries Initiative 
    Shelby discusses the environmental benefits of a new program enabling public libraries to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly.

    Segment 3: Yellow School Buses Go Green
    Anton covers the push to switch school buses from diesel to electric.

    To learn more, check out our sources below
    First Segment:
    https://mybarc.org/how-to-shop-sustai...

    Second Segment:
    https://sustainablelibrariesinitiativ...

    Third Segment:
    https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/ne...
    https://www.nationalgrid.com/stories/...

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 28 - Butterflies, Spotted Lantern Flies, and Glow Worms

    EP 28 - Butterflies, Spotted Lantern Flies, and Glow Worms

    This episode is all about bugs! Shelby and Anton discuss butterflies, spotted lantern flies, and glow worms.

    Segment 1: Are Butterflies Wildlife? 
    We sure think so! Shelby covers the debate over if insects are considered wildlife, as many US States don't list them as such. 

    Segment 2: Invasion of the Spotted Lantern Flies 
    Invasive plants can bring invasive insects along with them. Anton tells us about the latest invasive species wreaking havoc on the United States: spotted lantern flies.  

    Segment 3: Glow Worms Can't Outshine Artificial Lighting
    Shelby talks about how artificial lighting at night (ALAN) is extremely detrimental to glow worms and what you can do to help them.

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 27 - East Palestine Revisited, Weather App Addiction, & A Drone Vigilante | A Discussion on Human Wellbeing

    EP 27 - East Palestine Revisited, Weather App Addiction, & A Drone Vigilante | A Discussion on Human Wellbeing

    In this episode, Shelby and Anton cover the response to the East Palestine train derailment, weather app addiction, and Junior Walk, who is taking on the coal industry.

    Segment 1: East Palestine Train Derailment Cleanup is being Criticized. 
    Anton explains the criticism of the EPA’s lackluster response to the deadly chemicals released from the East Palestine train derailment. Are local Ohioans safe?

    Segment 2: Climate Anxiety Feeding Phone Addiction?
    Climate change has caused some crazy weather that keeps us guessing! But maybe checking your weather app too frequently is having negative impact on your mental health? Shelby weighs the pros and cons of checking your weather app. 

    Segment 3: Vigilantes are Fighting Crime, and the Crime is Coal
    Anton discusses the efforts of a West Virginian man named Junior Walk who uses his drone to spread awareness on health violations in the coal industry.

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 26 - Defunct Solar Panels, Croatian Heatwaves, and Walrus Haulouts | Global News

    EP 26 - Defunct Solar Panels, Croatian Heatwaves, and Walrus Haulouts | Global News

    In this episode, Shelby and Anton start out by snackin' on Anton's homemade sauerkraut and pickles before they discuss news happening around the globe!

    Segment 1: Solar panels are usually sunny, but do they have a dark side?
    Shelby discusses solar panels in India that were initially installed to generate electricity for lower-income areas but now are mostly defunct. Tune in for more on this story.

    Segment 2: Anton talks about a story that hits a little close to his homeland--Croatia.
    Listen to Anton discuss how heatwaves in Croatia are harming crops and wreaking havoc on the economy.

    Segment 3: We love film, especially when it centers around climate activism.
    Shelby shares one of her favorites, a documentary called  "Haulout," which follows a marine biologist and his study of walruses in the pacific.

    To learn more, check out our sources below
    First segment:
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/
    https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/
    https://datacommons.org/place/country

    Second segment:
    https://www.politico.eu/article/extre

    Third Segment:
    https://insideclimatenews.org/news/01
    https://www.mmc.gov/priority-topics/s

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 25 - Uncovering Truth: Fossil Fuels, Olive Oil, and Cracker Plants | Global Impact

    EP 25 - Uncovering Truth: Fossil Fuels, Olive Oil, and Cracker Plants | Global Impact

    Welcome to another enlightening episode! Shelby and Anton cover a questionable opinion piece on fossil fuels, how climate change is affecting the olive oil industry, and the Pennsylvania Shell ethylene cracker plant.

    Segment 1: Should Fossil Fuels Handle Themselves?
    Anton criticizes an opinion piece that argues that we should leave fossil fuels alone and let them regulate themselves.

    Segment 2: Climate Change Affecting Olive Oil
    Shelby explains how the rise in global temperatures is hurting the harvesting of Olives, directly impacting the Olive Oil industry. 

    Segment 3: Cracker Plants Ruining Local Economy
    A Shell cracker plant in Beaver County, Pennsylvania actually hurt the county’s economic development. Anton has the full story.

    To learn more, check out our sources below
    First Segment:
    https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-en...
    https://republicen.org/ecorightt

    Second Segment:
    https://www.theguardian.com/business/...

    Third Segment:
    https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/shell...

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/

    EP 24 - Deb Haaland, Mark Ruffalo, & John Kerry | Climate and Politics Discussion

    EP 24 - Deb Haaland, Mark Ruffalo, & John Kerry | Climate and Politics Discussion

    In this episode, Shelby and Anton discuss controversy around Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Mark Ruffalo’s thoughts on PFAS, and how China's greenhouse gas emissions called for a visit from John Kerry.

    Segment 1: Deb Haaland's Complicated Role in Government

    Segment 2: Mark Ruffalo's Call to Action on PFAS

    Segment 3: John Kerry's Visit to China to Combat Greenhouse Gas 

    To learn more, check out our sources below
    Intro: https://olvr.ohiosos.gov/

    First Segment:
    https://www.doi.gov/secretary-deb-haa..
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/politi..

    Second Segment:
    https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-en..
    https://apnews.com/article/pfas-forev..
    https://apnews.com/article/pfas-chemi..

    Third Segment:
    https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/18/wo..

    Connect with ATG:
    Tiktok: @atgshow
    YouTube @AllThingsGreenShow
    Website: https://oneplanetmedia.com/