#26 The frontier of microplastics research with Chelsea Rochman

#26 The frontier of microplastics research with Chelsea Rochman

For episode 26, we welcome Chelsea Rochman. Chelsea is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. She studies the sources, fates and ecological implications of anthropogenic pollutants in freshwater and marine ecosystems, with a large focus on microplastics. Her work has been highly impactful in the developing field of microplastics research, where she has conducted empirical and synthetic research that has advanced experimental methodologies and informed both environmental policy and public awareness of the issue.

In our interview with Chelsea, we talked about the ubiquity of microplastics in the environment. Microplastics are everywhere! They are not only in aquatic systems, but also in the atmosphere and the potential negative impacts of these particles and the associated chemicals on ecosystems are a growing concern. As such, plastic pollution has been getting much more public attention. Chelsea shared some of her thoughts on the various approaches being considered for a global policy framework to curb the manufacturing of plastics and mitigate the accumulation of the microplastics in the environment and she also talked about some of the public awareness-raising her lab is engaged in via the U of T Trash Team.

Chelsea's website: https://rochmanlab.wordpress.com/

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#57 Envisioning the future of carbon removal in Canada with Na'im Merchant

#57 Envisioning the future of carbon removal in Canada with Na'im Merchant

This week we are speaking with Na’im Merchant, Co-founder and Executive Director of Carbon Removal Canada. With over 10 years of experience in social impact and international development in health and...

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#56 How to talk about climate change in Canada with Amber Bennet

#56 How to talk about climate change in Canada with Amber Bennet

Welcome back to Emerging Environments. This week we are speaking with, Amber Bennett, one of Canada’s top climate communication strategists and capacity builders. Over the past five years she has work...

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#55 The stories we tell about nature - with Kristy Ferraro and Adam Meyer

#55 The stories we tell about nature - with Kristy Ferraro and Adam Meyer

In this episode, we are speaking with Dr. Kristy Ferraro and Dr. Adam Meyer. Kristy is an ecosystem ecologist working at the intersection of biogeochemistry, animal movement, and conservation ethics. ...

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#54 The nature of rewilded communities with Jode Roberts

#54 The nature of rewilded communities with Jode Roberts

In this episode, we connected with Toronto-based artist, community builder, and urban rewilder, Jode Roberts. For over fifteen years, Jode has been developing national programs and campaigns at the Da...

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#53 The science behind the flames: Mike Wotton on Canada’s Fire Danger System

#53 The science behind the flames: Mike Wotton on Canada’s Fire Danger System

In this week’s episode we are speaking with Dr. Mike Wotton, a Research Scientist with the Canadian Forest Service. He is currently stationed at the University of Toronto's John H. Daniels Faculty of ...

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#52 What is evidence in conservation science and practice? A conversation with Steve Cooke

#52 What is evidence in conservation science and practice? A conversation with Steve Cooke

In this episode we are speaking with Professor Steve Cooke of the Department of Biology and the Institute of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Science at Carleton University. Steve’s research group ...

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#51 Wildlife vet for Uganda's critically endangered mountain gorillas: Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

#51 Wildlife vet for Uganda's critically endangered mountain gorillas: Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka

Welcome back to another episode of Emerging Environments. In this episode, we are talking with wildlife veterinarian and conservationist, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. Dr. Gladys, as she is known, is th...

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#50 It's all happening at the Toronto Zoo! A conversation with Dolf Dejong

#50 It's all happening at the Toronto Zoo! A conversation with Dolf Dejong

In this episode, we are speaking with Dolf DeJong, Chief Executive Officer of the Toronto Zoo. Dolf has had an exciting career at the intersection of conservation, public spaces and education. Dolf jo...

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