I am often talking about how to live more sustainably in this climate-challenging time. November is often the kick off season for celebrating with friends and family.
With that in mind, I thought it might be a good time to share with you a podcast that can help us explore more sustainable methods of enjoying the holidays this season.
Listeners are encouraged to think critically about their consumption patterns and embrace a more mindful approach to celebrating. By tuning into this podcast, you will find inspiration to create lasting memories during the holidays while also taking steps to protect our planet for future generations. Let’s embrace a greener holiday season together!
September 21-28 is Climate Week in NYC. Followers of my blogs and the Wellness Connections podcast know I consider myself a Climate Advocate focused on preventing climate change for a few years now. This post continues to bring you information on what you can do. My Wellness Connections Podcast Episode 80 discuss the causes of climate change and how individuals can help mitigate them.
Carbon DioxideWhile carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring atmospheric gas essential for plant life, its unprecedented increase due to human activities unequivocally classifies it as an air pollutant. This excess CO2 drives climate change and its associated detrimental effects, making it a significant threat to environmental and human health. Source: https://iere.org/carbon-dioxide-an-air-pollutant/ The classification of CO2 as an air pollutant has been a subject of debate, but the scientific consensus overwhelmingly supports this designation. Here’s why: Endangerment of Public Health and Welfare: The increased concentration of CO2, leading to climate change, directly endangers public health and welfare. The rising temperatures contribute to heat waves, exacerbating respiratory illnesses and cardiovascular diseases. Changes in weather patterns can lead to increased occurrences of vector-borne diseases and food insecurity due to crop failures. Source: https://iere.org/carbon-dioxide-an-air-pollutant/#The_Greenhouse_Effect_and_CO2
During the month of September, Suicide Awareness is a focus around the world, shining a much-needed light on an issue that affects millions. The challenges of suicidal thoughts create a heavy burden, often leading individuals suffering from these feelings to believe they are alone in their struggles. However, it’s crucial to remember that help is available, and there are numerous resources that can provide support and guidance to those in need. Below, you will find a compilation of valuable resources that can be shared widely to reach those who may be feeling isolated or hopeless. By promoting open conversations and providing access to professional assistance and peer support, we can work together to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges. Let’s find a way to actively engage in helping those in need, fostering an environment where empathy and understanding flourish, ultimately leading to a brighter, more supportive community for everyone affected by this serious issue.
Happy Black History Month! You know I always have News You Can Use :).
I am happy to report that the list of Black Owned Tech Companies by PC Magazine, has a company that also focuses on Food Crisis and Climate Change, which is one of my main 2025 themes for my Judith Guerra Wellness Connections podcast and focus for my various blog post. Look at the link below – and then help yourself to viewing the videos!
In Episode #74 of Judith Guerra Wellness Connections podcast, I focus on various ways that we as individuals can improve our relationship to our responsibility to assist in alleviating some of the things that contribute to climate change. Below is a brief summary of the topics discussed. My heart goes out to the people who have suffered from the challenges of climate change, most recently in Los Angeles, California. I am a Climate Change Advocate and will continue to help with information that can make a difference in these most challenging times.
Photo by Seej Nguyen on Pexels.com This podcast is available on Buzzsprout, Apple, Prime Music and Spotify.
Podcast Focus – Summary:
1) A glimpse at the relationship between climate change, greenhouse gases and Food waste .
2) Of the 2.9 trillion pounds of food that is available worldwide every year, about 1/3 of that quantity eventually goes to Food Waste.
3) Both Food production and Food waste are involved in the creation of greenhouse gases.
4) Food waste is a double contributor because it creates greenhouse gases when produced, and then it creates greenhouse gases as Food waste.
3) An important point that one way to avoid some of the Food waste is to not “over consume”.
4) In the event, that we do “over consume”, we can help to alleviate actual hunger in the world by contributing/donating our “over consumption” foods, so that it gets into the hands of those who can use it as “food proper”, and avoid that part of the creation of greenhouse gases. This lessens the role that Food Waste plays in the production of greenhouse gases and the harmful role that they, in turn, play in climate change.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you can empower someone by providing them with a HOPE Kit. Then learn more by listening in to the Real Pink Podcast.
Are you familiar with the “Too Good To Go” App? Do you know that 1/3 of all food is being wasted, and the result of this waste? I am working on my resolutions to help with Climate Change. This year marks 15 years of New York City Climate Change Week.
Tech4Boomers September Resolutions and Episode 57 of Judith Guerra Wellness Connections podcast focuses on how to be a part of the workforce against Climate Change. What better way to do that than to NOT waste food?
Find out how you can help by reading about the Too Good To Go app at the links below.
September 17-24, 2023 is the 15th year of Climate Week in NYC.
My September podcast on the Wellness Connections is filled with my recent findings about how we can make a difference and do our part to help with the challenges of climate change.
Listen to my September Resolutions on my latest episode below.
Available on Apple Podcast and other platforms
The OMD Plan is Suzy Amis Cameron’s campaign on eating plant-based meals for our health and in her words “Save the Planet”. Learn more about it below.
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