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Insects have been part of human diets around the world for centuries — but not in the U.S. Is it time for Americans to consider eating insects to save the planet? In this episode, Zack Smith speaks with Shobhita Soor, CIO of Aspire Food Group, about bug farming and the market for insects as food. And then Planet Forward Senior Correspondent Katherine Baker, an MPH student at Columbia University, gives us her thoughts about adding insects to our diets, the health implications, and the environmental benefits.

Pilot: Pests or plate-worthy? Discussing insects as a sustainable protein source with Shobhita Soor

The pandemic has forced us to reconsider our relationship with each other — and the planet we call home. We sat down with global explorer and sustainability travel pioneer Sven Lindblad for a conversation to discuss what it’s going to take to get back out in the world.

There’s a delicate balancing act for communities in beautiful but remote travel spots, which are now facing a bigger challenge than ever before with COVID-19’s impacts. Progress has been made in marine protection in some locations, with the promise of tourism dollars to replace missed fishing revenue. But with the pandemic, that type of positive environmental - and economic - impact is at risk of disappearing as these areas experience “undertourism.” 

Two of the biggest questions facing tourism, both pre- and post-pandemic? How do we navigate the responsibilities of stewarding both natural resources and the communities dependent on those tourism dollars. These two issues are both priorities for Lindblad, as this has been a focus of his company. In fact, he’s been awarded for his efforts in conservation and environmental stewardship over the past two decades, specifically for his work in the Galapagos archipelago. 

Let’s hear what Lindblad has to say, and his thoughts on where we go from here.

The Planet Forward Podcast: When will we explore again

When we find ourselves caught in a spiral of bad news, it can be difficult to do anything more than shut down. In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and climate catastrophe, we spoke with environmental communication professor and researcher Dr. Joanna Huxster about ways to avoid apocalyptic rhetoric and opt for hope.

Yet, overcoming the climate crisis is more than a question of hope; it’s a question of belief. Jo addresses how the public reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and the science surrounding it runs parallel to the reaction to climate science, yet at a much faster pace. What do we stand to learn from COVID about science communication? How can we make skeptics not only believe the science, but care about what it has to say? How do we talk about the future in a way that makes audiences listen and find inspiration, rather than turn away in fear?

The key to these questions lies in our storytelling. Listen to hear Jo’s story and discover ways in which you can utilize your own story to inspire others.

The Planet Forward Podcast: How do we find hope

Join host Frank Sesno as he leads us on conversations with change-makers, who are moving the planet forward one innovation at a time.

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