Ep. 6: WTF does Trump mean for sustainability?

Ep. 6: WTF does Trump mean for sustainability?

What the frock does Trump mean for sustainability? It's a big question and one that is troubling sustainability professionals and climate activists the world over. In this episode... Tam and Millie discuss their reactions and responses to the tsunami of negative news coming out of the US right now as climate denier and fossil fuel lover, Donald Trump, along with cronies like Elon Musk, take the reins of power and waste no time in rolling back critical climate initiatives, for example, pulling out of the Paris Agreement, pausing wind farm permits, and reversing EV incentives—all while doubling down on fossil fuels ('drill baby, drill'). Meanwhile... reports show that 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded, and for the first time ever, global temperatures exceeded 1.5ºC of heating. So, you know, nothing to worry about...

Tam - who's suffering from a bit of climate distress - and Millie, who is relentlessly climate optimistic - discuss:

- Whether it's best to stay or go from social media platforms owned by billionaires who are tugging their forelocks to Trump?

- Aotearoa New Zealand's 'shockingly underwhelming' new climate target

- a 'progression' of a measly 1 per cent on the previous target.

- How renewables are now way cheaper than fossil fuels

- A great book called Not The End of the World by Hannah Ritchie:

https://www.unitybooks.co.nz/products/not-the-end-of-the-world-how-we-can-be-the-first-generation-to-build-a-sustainable-planet-1

... and more!

Email us sustainabilitydemystified@gmail.com


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Ep. 24: Sustainable Business Awards 2025

Ep. 24: Sustainable Business Awards 2025

It is awards season at the Sustainable Business Network with the 23rd annual Sustainable Business Awards happening 20 Nov 2025. This episode we take a look at the finalists of the 2025 awards and what...

19 Nov 202526min

Ep. 23: Our Actions Tell a Story' OATAS and sustainability reporting

Ep. 23: Our Actions Tell a Story' OATAS and sustainability reporting

This episode we follow up our talk with Mitch Shaw, the co-founder of Upstream, about how they have continued their reach with their sustainability reporting tool, OATAS. Hear about how they're helpin...

19 Nov 202527min

Ep. 22: Supporting the S of ESG through Upstream

Ep. 22: Supporting the S of ESG through Upstream

This episode we talk to Mitch Shaw, the co-founder of Upstream, about how their social enterprise gives back to youth charities in Canterbury. Hear about how you as a business or individual can suppor...

29 Okt 202529min

Ep. 21: Adaptation Futures Conference 2025

Ep. 21: Adaptation Futures Conference 2025

This episode we discuss the upcoming Adaptation Futures Conference 2025 happening 13-16 October at Te Pae in Christchurch. There is a big line up of the latest scientific research happening in the cli...

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Ep. 20: WTF are Digital Product Passports?

Ep. 20: WTF are Digital Product Passports?

In this episode, we look at digital product passports, what are they, and how to leverage them by getting ahead of consumer expectations, export demand and tightening regulations. Digital Product Pass...

25 Sep 202526min

Ep. 19: Choosing a sustainability certification

Ep. 19: Choosing a sustainability certification

There is a lengthy list of environmental certifications to pick from, so where do you start when it comes to choosing the right one for your business? We discuss the benefits of going down the certifi...

16 Sep 202526min

Ep. 18: The rise and rise of climate litigation

Ep. 18: The rise and rise of climate litigation

On 24 July, the world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, released its landmark advisory opinion clarifying the legal obligations of nations of the world in relation to climate change...

16 Sep 202526min

Ep. 17: Kiwi companies reimagining waste

Ep. 17: Kiwi companies reimagining waste

In this episode, we want to give a big shout out to Kiwi companies who are tackling the issue of waste and taking steps to a more circular business model, in particular, Waitaha Canterbury companies. ...

16 Aug 202526min

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