In this episode, John Whidden introduces Hailey, a senior at U Chicago. They discuss practical air-cleaning tips, Hailey's Produce Peddlers initiative, her involvement in triathlons, and efforts in campus composting. Hailey emphasizes the self-serving benefits of sustainability and the value of community-supported agriculture programs. Lastly, she shares hopeful insights from her experience at COP 28.

00:00 Introduction and Milestones

00:51 QuickFix: Air Purifying Plants

01:27 Meet Haley: Background and Connections

03:22 Produce Peddlers: A Community Initiative

05:21 Triathlons and Environmentalism

07:03 Phoenix Sustainability Initiative

09:40 Composting Tips and Challenges

14:19 Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)

16:13 Hope for the Future: Reflections from COP 28

17:38 Conclusion and Farewell

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https://www.psiuchicago.com/

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In the first 2026 edition of Climate Action Figures, host John Whidden interviews Free Borsey. They discuss the YUKA app for assessing health impacts of food and cosmetics, Free's podcast series on indigenous and western sciences, the Land Back movement, and the importance of inclusive climate action.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:34 QuickFix: Eco-Friendly App Recommendation

01:18 Interview with Free: YUKA App Insights

02:45 Cultural Survival Program and Indigenous Knowledge

05:12 Understanding Indigenous Terminology and Borders

11:01 Land Back Movement and Environmental Stewardship

14:45 Indigenous Wisdom in Climate Crisis

23:32 Personal Connection to Environmental Activism

25:22 Free's Climate Action and Final Thoughts

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John and creative consultant Kayla talk about audience favourite episodes. Featuring a discussion on pee cloths, COP 29 insights, and community feedback. Ends with a call for suggestions for a potential Season Four.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:54 Kayla's QuickFix: The Pee Cloth

03:07 Audience QuickFix Contributions

03:39 Favorite Episodes and Reflections

08:17 Listener Feedback and Highlights

14:26 Kayla and John's Favorite Episodes

16:26 Hope and Future of the Podcast

21:48 Conclusion and Call to Action

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