Climate change can be a pretty emotional topic, but in many cases, the conversation isn't all that productive. It's hard to wrap your mind around the scale of how our planet is changing and what that means for life on Earth, and even harder to sometimes realize how our small, individual actions can make an actual difference.
Consequently, it can feel daunting, depressing, or downright frightening to think about, so too many of us opt to just bury our heads in the sand and try not to think about climate change at all. But this is not the solution - and in fact, it's part of the reason that the problem has gotten so serious.
Not only is it important to think about and talk about this issue, but it is imperative for our future as a species.
On this podcast episode Dr. Mark Hyman takes a look at climate change from a more positive and hopeful perspective. Changing the conversation is key to translating ideas and discussion into actions that will make a real difference for the future of our world. Check it out below...
Consequently, it can feel daunting, depressing, or downright frightening to think about, so too many of us opt to just bury our heads in the sand and try not to think about climate change at all. But this is not the solution - and in fact, it's part of the reason that the problem has gotten so serious.
Not only is it important to think about and talk about this issue, but it is imperative for our future as a species.
On this podcast episode Dr. Mark Hyman takes a look at climate change from a more positive and hopeful perspective. Changing the conversation is key to translating ideas and discussion into actions that will make a real difference for the future of our world. Check it out below...
A Brief Introduction from Dr. Hyman:
Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m hoping to provide you with a different perspective on climate change revolving around hope and positivity. Yes, we still have a long way to go, but we’re seeing some great initiatives and outcomes in places like California where the climate and environment are deemed worthy investments. My guest today is the perfect person to share about those projects, challenges, and victories. Jared Blumenfeld is California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection. Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in January, he is one of America’s most innovative environmental leaders, with more than 25 years of environmental policy and management experience at the local, national and international levels.
Here are a few of the things we'll be discussing:
Today on The Doctor’s Farmacy, I’m hoping to provide you with a different perspective on climate change revolving around hope and positivity. Yes, we still have a long way to go, but we’re seeing some great initiatives and outcomes in places like California where the climate and environment are deemed worthy investments. My guest today is the perfect person to share about those projects, challenges, and victories. Jared Blumenfeld is California’s Secretary for Environmental Protection. Appointed by Governor Gavin Newsom in January, he is one of America’s most innovative environmental leaders, with more than 25 years of environmental policy and management experience at the local, national and international levels.
Here are a few of the things we'll be discussing:
- How Jared became interested in environmental issues (7:22)
- The detrimental effects of our disconnection from nature (10:41)
- Simultaneously holding hope and grief around climate change (15:24)
- The 50th anniversary of The Clean Air Act (21:12)
- The importance of legal projections, political will, incentivizing good behavior, and punishing bad behavior (24:15)
- The unequal effects of climate change (26:13)
- Taking bold action to address climate change and decarbonizing our economy (31:37)
- How soil can save the earth (40:58)
- Supporting farmers through legislative incentives (45:54)
- How to promote regenerative agricultural practices (54:37)
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