No to Doom and Gloom in Climate Action

CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: Welcome to the first conversation recorded in 2024 where Jenn and Leekei usher in 2024 with optimism and kick off the year with positivity and hope for the future.

In this episode, Jenn and Leekei discuss the importance of maintaining a balance between awareness of environmental challenges and a proactive, optimistic approach to solutions.

Highlights include Portugal's success in renewable energy, the health-centric urban planning of Singapore, and the vitality of marine life seen in the birth of a new killer whale.

Emphasis is placed on active participation and intentional, conscious choices in daily life to contribute positively to the environment, inspired by the insights of data scientist Hannah Ritchie.

This conversation underlines the idea that acknowledging problems while focusing on constructive action can lead to meaningful environmental progress.

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang and Jenn Swanson.

Leekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France.

From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.