Season 3, Episode 6: Emma

04/11/2025 23 min
Season 3, Episode 6: Emma

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In this episode of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden introduces Emma, a representative from Re.Climate, an organization dedicated to climate change communications and research based at Carleton University in Ottawa. The discussion covers innovative recycling tips, effective communication strategies on climate change, and the importance of incorporating indigenous perspectives into climate action strategies. Emma shares her insights on a key project, Climate Ready Prairies, focused on helping communities adapt to extreme weather. She also delves into her PhD research on people's emotional connections with urban trees and their importance beyond environmental benefits. Emma emphasizes the role of human relationships in climate action and shares personal stories that inspire hope and community engagement.00:00 Welcome to Climate Action Figures00:27 QuickFix: Mike's Recycling Story00:52 Meet Emma from Re.Climate01:47 Re.Climate's Mission and Projects03:15 Climate Ready Prairies and Indigenous Collaboration06:00 Tips for Talking About Climate Change13:25 Emma's PhD Research on Trees20:15 Emma's Personal Climate Actions21:24 Closing Thoughts and Hope for the Futurehttps://climatewest.ca/ Building Prairie Resilience: helping communities to prepare for a changed and changing climate.https://sevgen.ca/https://www.sandralamouche.com/[email protected]://www.facebook.com/climateactionfigureshttps://www.instagram.com/climateactionfigures/https://www.youtube.com/@ClimateActionFigures