Speaking for the Trees
Speaking for the Trees is about environmental issues from two environmental engineers’ perspectives, in laymen’s terms. If you always wanted to learn more about environmental issues and don’t know where to start, why not give us a listen (or read)?Ellie and Lauren both worked in environmental consulting after their grad program in environmental engineering. They were looking for ways to continue their education in environmental justice topics they care about when they realized: hey wait a sec. We both like explaining things, we both want to take on a creative project and keep up on environmental topics, and we like to hang out. Thus, Speaking for the Trees was born! The podcast (and its accompanying transcripts) takes seriously the full weight of the important environmental issues that face humanity while also being fun, and (hopefully) instill some hope in the listener. There are swears.
Episodes
16 episodes
Mini 3: Volcanoes were my gateway drug, what's yours?
Welcome to Ellie's infodump on their special interest, volcanology! Come for the volcano facts, stay for...more volcano facts. Hey you like volcanoes, right? Where are you going?
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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31:48
Episode 13: The Trivia One
We invited friend of the show Morgan DiCarlo to go up against Lauren in a trivia game all about environmental science! Who knows more random, useless bull crap about the environment? Listen to find out!
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:56
Mini 2: Slime is Coming Soon To A Pond Near You
You know how some people have special interests? Apparently, one of ours is algae. Did you know some of this crap is poisonous?? We sure didn't. Come listen to us have a surprising amount to say about these little photosynthetic guys. We have S...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:03
Episode 12: Rivers Just Shouldn't Be On Fire
Before we had environmental legislation, we had environmental disasters at every turn. Whether the river is on fire or dyed with car paint, the true enemy is probably greedy corporations. Join us this week with special guest, PhD candidat...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:00:53
Episode 11: This One's Stinky
We spent so much time laughing about Asian carp that we split the invasive episode up! For the second part, we talk about Stinkbugs and Octopus Stinkhorn fungus. Pee-yew! Have you drank water today? You should do that, we care about you. Also, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:42
Episode 10: Asian Carp and the War Crimes We Do To Curb Their Populations
This episode is a trip. Despite audio being a little unprofesh, you WILL laugh at this one. Asian carp are an invasive species in the United States and the lengths conservationists are going to get rid of them are....well, they're a lot. So sit...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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40:09
Episode 9: Step Into A Local Forest Puddle and You May End Up In the Fairy Dimension
In this HIGHLY anticipated conclusion to our 2 part wetlands spectacular, Lauren tells Ellie all about vernal pools and the many fae beings that lie within.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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47:19
Episode 8: Everything You Never Needed to Know About Mangrove Swamps
In which Ellie cannot be normal about mangrove swamps, and also has a sinus infection.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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44:26
Episode 7: Well, This Entire Forest is on Fire, But At Least Everyone Knows My Baby is a Boy
Season 2 is here! We're kicking it off with a bang with an episode about wildfires. Why do they happen? Why does it seem like they're on the news all the time? Are they getting worse? Listen to find out! Transcripts will be available at SOME PO...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:01
Minisode 1: Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a Cool Lady
Lauren and Ellie feel bad for dragging their feet on episode 2, so here's a minisode about a cool lady that advocated for the wetlands! Listen or don't, we're not your dad.
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Season 2
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22:53
Episode 6: Earth Isn't Racist But Governments Sure Are (Environmental Racism)
"Environmental Racism? The SJW's are taking over!" I sure hope so. Let's make sure something like Flint, MI never happens again! Join us to learn how the government has f*cked over the black and indigenous communities in the US by placing toxic...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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51:44
Episode 5: Let's Talk about Grass, Baby, Let's End Lawns, Maybe!
You've heard lawns are evil, but where did they come from? Why are they evil? How can you get rid of your lawn? We answer these questions and more! So sit back, take a swig of your favorite beverage, and enjoy learning about why turf grass is s...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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38:25
Episode 4: Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me! (Invasive Species)
The vine that ate the south. The beatle that terrorized Michigan. An ecosystem destroyer that may surprise you. An eldrich being leftover by several extinctions. We're talking about plants and animals that migrated and took over an area - AKA i...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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57:18
Episode 3: Speaking for the Bees! This One's About Pollinators
What's up with the bees? What else pollinates things besides bees? Can I buy honey? What the heck is a neonictinoid? We'll answer those questions for ya this week. Bzz bzz! So sit back, take a swig of your favorite beverage, and enjoy learning ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:10
Episode 2: The Carbon Cycle and Climate Change - What You Need To Know
"I never learned what I needed to about climate change and at this point I'm too afraid to ask" -you. And that's ok, we got you fam! This week we talk about the carbon cycle, how that relates to climate change, and how scared we should all be f...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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40:50
Episode 1: We <3 Wetlands!
What the heck is a wetland and why should I care what happens to them? Well friend, why don't you listen (or read) and find out! In this episode we explain what scientists consider a wetland, how wetlands clean our water, and why you should car...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:03:27
