"Antidotes to Climate Anxiety" + Upcoming #ClimateWeekNYC Event!
Sounds Like Impact: A newsletter for audio and action
Welcome to Sounds Like Impact!
Today, we have a guest curation highlighting climate solutions from Clark Marchese, host and producer of Oceanography, as well as founder of Pine Forest Media.
Also, in related news, I’m hosting an event for #ClimateWeekNYC! More about that below.
ICYMI: Last edition, podcast host and audio reporter T.J. Raphael curated “Real-Life Handmaid’s Tale” news stories.
Upcoming Event:
I am pleased to announce that on September 23rd, from 6:30-9:30 pm, I will be partnering with
and Grist to present “Climate Shorts & Conversations.” The event will be held at The Urbane Arts Club in Brooklyn and is free to attend! Local businesses Flatbush Food Co-op will provide some light refreshments and Taylor & Co. Books will be on site to sell climate/environmental themed books! More details & RSVP here.
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🎧 #AudioForAction Guest Curator: Clark Marchese
Antidotes to Climate Anxiety
Doomscrolling and climate change make it difficult not to feel overwhelmed by the state of the world. I curated this list as an antidote to that anxiety. These podcasts highlight activists, policy-makers, and innovators who are creating real change. Their stories are a reminder that from our deepest oceans to our most vulnerable communities, fighting for a healthy planet is a must.
-Clark Marchese, Host & Producer of Oceanography Podcast & Founder of Pine Forest Media
Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram to keep up with the latest.
Oceanography, How to Save the Whales (Like, Actually) with Megan Amico
In this debut episode of Oceanography, fisheries biologist Megan Amico from NOAA explains how innovative fishing gear, like on-demand lobster traps and turtle excluder devices, helps protect endangered species, especially the North Atlantic right whale. This is a story of unlikely partnerships, inventive problem-solving, and measurable success. If you care about marine life, sustainable fisheries, or just love a good science story, this is one you won’t want to miss.
South Pole, 17. What if Antarctica Had Legal Personhood?
What if Antarctica could be represented in global policy as a legal entity? In this thought-provoking episode of South Pole, environmental lawyer Cormac Cullinan explores a bold initiative to grant Antarctica legal rights.
Plastic Podcast, Cancer Alley and Environmental Gaslighting
Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a corridor dominated by petrochemical plants, is ground zero for environmental racism and public health crises. In this episode of Plastic Podcast, Dr. Kimberly Terrell and Gianna St. Julien from the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic share groundbreaking research linking air pollution to increased cancer risks.
- , The Future of Coastal Cities 🏙️, with Jainey Bavishi
In this lively, hopeful conversation, policy expert Jainey Bavishi joins host Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, to explore how coastal cities like New York and New Orleans are adapting to climate change through mutual aid, civic infrastructure, and bold public planning.
TED Climate, How to build an equitable and just climate future | Peggy Shepard
Not everyone bears the burden of climate change equally. In this powerful TED Climate talk, environmental justice pioneer Peggy Shepard unpacks how pollution and policy have long targeted Black, brown, and Indigenous communities and how we can change that.
🚨 Calls to Action
Curated by Ayo
Attend: If you are in New York City, or visiting the week of September 21-28, check out #ClimateWeekNYC! Here are some event round-ups to check out:
Review: Check out these still-relevant environmental CTAs from past Sounds Like Impact newsletters.
Donate: With the gutting of federal funding, banning of DEI and climate science, there are a lot of organizations looking for funding. If you can, please consider supporting an environmental justice organization. Here is a database to start.
Opportunity: Black Earth Podcast is looking for partners.
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