Exploring Project Zero: A Carbon Neutral Adventure - Svalbard Edition.

23/05/2025 45 min Temporada 2 Episodio 5
Exploring Project Zero: A Carbon Neutral Adventure - Svalbard Edition.

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In this powerful episode of Wild Chats, host Ben Southall sits down with explorer and climate advocate Geoff Wilson to talk all things adventure, sustainability, and the future of our planet. Geoff shares the highs and lows of his Project Zero expedition, a groundbreaking mission to complete carbon-neutral exploration through some of the planet's harshest environments.From navigating the globe aboard the Nanook to riding horses across Icelandic glaciers, Geoff opens up about the physical and emotional challenges of the journey, including the unique experience of working with his son Kit. This episode explores the importance of responsible exploration, crew dynamics, and storytelling as a tool to raise awareness about the realities of climate change.If you're passionate about sustainability, adventure, and protecting wild places, this conversation is filled with honest insights, incredible stories, and a call to action to fall back in love with our natural world.🎧 Listen nowHosted by Ben Southall from Best Life Adventures & Wild Earth Australia.Follow Project Zero on Instagram and track their progress on their website.Connect with Geoff on Instagram.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Project Zero03:01 The Journey of Nanook06:02 Svalbard Expedition Overview08:52 The Challenges of Arctic Exploration11:56 The Iceland Journey14:56 Navigating Customs and Politics17:59 The Concept of Project Zero21:09 Crew Dynamics and Challenges24:02 Father-Son Relationship on the Journey24:52 The Impact of Climate Change27:25 Individual Responsibility in Climate Action30:36 Gear and Equipment for Harsh Environments35:08 Nutrition and Sustenance on Expeditions36:34 Future of Exploration and Storytelling38:33 Safety Measures in Polar Regions41:22 Human Impact on Oceans42:46 Tracking the Expedition

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