Synopsis
Conservation ConversationsPodcast and Radio show about the past, present, and future of conservation science. See photos of our episodes on our website, Facebook and instagram
Episodes
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NEWS February 15 2023
15/02/2023 Duration: 08minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" as well as Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Conservation Areas Canada Adds Federal Protection To Indigenous-Declared Marine Refuge https://thenarwhal.ca/bc-marine-refuge-rare-corals/ China designates conservation area for Beijing Central Axis https://news.cgtn.com/news/2023-02-01/China-designates-
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The Possibilists: Loro Parque Fundación with Rafael Zamora
07/02/2023 Duration: 40minWelcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited for this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity. https://www.reversethered.org In this episode, as part of our Year of Action, the theme for February and March is Birds! Austin and Taylor Parker talk with Rafael Zamora of Loro Parque Fundacion (https://www.loroparque-fundacion.org), in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. The mission of the Loro Parque foundation is to conserve wild species and their habitats , through environmental education, research, sustainable breeding programs and the activities we develop with local communities. They have achieved so much in the conservation of so many species, but today Rafae
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NEWS February 1 2023
01/02/2023 Duration: 07minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with Reverse the Red called "The Possibilists" as well as Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Wildlife New museum in Mexico spotlights endangered axolotl salamander https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/science/new-museum-mexico-spotlights-endangered-axolotl-salamander-2023-01-26/ San Clemente Island Bell's Sparrow Flies Off Endangered Species List ht
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Pelecanus Deep Dives Episode 5: Healing the Ozone Hole
24/01/2023 Duration: 04minWelcome to Pelecanus Deep Dives, where we take a headline from a recent Pelecanus NEWS episode and take a deep dive, just like a pelican, into the article and try and explain some of the more technical, nuanced, or maybe complex ideas of the story to help us all better understand our world. In this episode, our host Harrison Parker, a CalTech doctoral Candidate in atmospheric sciences, explains a the January 15th, 2023 Pelecanus News episode about how the ozone layer is healing. Host for this episode is Harrison Parker, Producers are Harrison and Austin Parker. Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios Linked sources for images: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/ozone-layer-slowly-healing-hole-mend-2066-96313492 https://www.sciencehistory.org/historical-profile/mario-molina https://ozonewatch.gsfc.nasa.gov/ https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/antarctic-ozone-hole-slightly-smaller-in-2022 https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/atmosphere/ozone-layer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Protocol htt
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The Possibilists: Reverse the Red - Megan Joyce
17/01/2023 Duration: 31minWelcome to The Possibilists! The Possibilists is now a partnership between Pelecanus and Reverse the Red. In this series we will highlight the scientists, organizations, institutions, and communities focused on reversing the trend of biodiversity loss and recovering species on the IUCN Red List. We’re so excited to announce this partnership and to get these amazing success stories out to the world, spreading optimism for the conservation of biodiversity. In this episode Austin and Taylor Parker of Pelecanus talk with Megan Joyce with Reverse the Red about what Reverse the Red aims to do, how they’re doing it, and how you can get involved. Visit Reversethered.org for more info! Thank you again for tuning in, we would like to thank Megan for talking with us about all of the amazing things RtR is doing Host, editor and producer is Austin Parker Producers for this video are Taylor Parker, Megan Joyce, Dr. Judy Mann, Dr. Jenny Gray and Jared Lipworth. Introduction video was provided by HHMI Tangled Bank Stud
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NEWS January 15 2023
15/01/2023 Duration: 07minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Drawdown Germany generated a historical amount of electricity from wind energy this week https://www.greenmatters.com/renewables/germany-wind-energy Korean Solar Company Plans to Build $2.5 Billion Plant in Georgia https://abcnews.go.com/US/wi
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NEWS January 1 2023
01/01/2023 Duration: 09minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Wildlife World's Most Endangered Species: 2 Young Javan Rhinos Seen in Indonesia National Park https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/54719/20221224/worlds-endangered-species-2-young-javan-rhinos-seen-indonesia-national.htm Legal Victory: Cour
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NEWS December 15 2022
15/12/2022 Duration: 08minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Drawdown DOE National Laboratory Makes History by Achieving Fusion Ignition https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-national-laboratory-makes-history-achieving-fusion-ignition World Will Gain Enough Renewable Energy In 5 Years To Power China, Says
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NEWS December 1 2022
01/12/2022 Duration: 08minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All our podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Water conservation China's water conservation investment exceeding 900 billion yuan in Jan-Oct, a record high https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202211/1279390.shtml Policy Decisions "In a First, Rich Countries Agree to Pay for Climate Damage
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Hiking With a Purpose: Saving Boreal Toads with The Denver Zoo
23/11/2022 Duration: 44minIn this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Alex Wells and Derek Cossaboon of the Denver Zoo about Boreal Toad conservation in the Rocky Mountains. In collaboration with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Denver Zoo is taking two conservation actions to bring boreal toads back from the brink, a Breeding + Release program as well as a Community Science program to get the community involved in saving this species. https://denverzoo.org/boreal-toad-conservation-team/ Thank you so much for tuning in, enjoy our conversation with Alex and Derek! Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios Photos provided by Denver Zoo, credit to Jenna Dockweiler, Kristi Odom, Rylee Borellis, Stefan Ekernas This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.ti
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NEWS November 15 2022
15/11/2022 Duration: 10minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! This podcast is sponsored by Project Dragonfly, a master’s degree program offered by Miami University dedicated to ecological and social change. Project Dragonfly offers a part-time Master of Arts in Biology degree, focused on conservation, or a Master of Arts in Teaching for teachers. The program is designed for working professionals and can be completed from anywhere in the United States. Learn more at https://projectdragonfly.miamioh.edu. Regeneration Endangered species: More than 6000 baby turtles are released in Peru https://phys.org/news/2022-10-baby-turtles-peru.html Mangrove forest loss is slowing toward a halt, new report shows https://news.mongabay.com/2022/11/mangrove-fo
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NEWS November 1 2022
01/11/2022 Duration: 07minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Life "Bar-Tailed Godwit Sets World Record With 13,560Km Continuous Flight" https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/oct/27/bar-tailed-godwit-sets-world-record-with-13560km-continuous-flight-from-alaska-to-southern-australia Emperor Penguins Are Protected Under the Endangered Species Act https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2022-10/emperor-penguin-gets-endangered-species-act-protections Hidden 'Oasis of Life' Discovered Deep Under The Ocean in The Maldives https://www.sciencealert.com/hidden-oasis-of-life-discovered-deep-under-the-ocean-in-the-maldives Environmental Justice "U.S. EPA Begins Work To Set Up $27 Billion Green Bank" https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-epa-begi
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News October 15 2022
15/10/2022 Duration: 07minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Kicks Reebok and National Geographic launch plant-based sneakers with endangered species designs https://www.biofuelsdigest.com/bdigest/2022/10/10/reebok-and-national-geographic-launch-plant-based-sneakers-with-endangered-species-designs/ Drawdown "Nations Agree to Curb Emissions From Flying by 2050" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/07/climate/aviation-emissions-net-zero.html Wildlife Endangered pupfish population at Devils Hole reaches 19-year-high https://fws.gov/press-release/2022-09/devils-hole-pupfish-population-19-year-high Australia to set aside at least 30% of its land mass to protect endangered species https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-set-aside-
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Humans in Nature with Marcos Trinidad
09/10/2022 Duration: 53min(Reposted from original release on 10/6/22 after audio was fixed) In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Marcos Trinidad, Center director for Audubon Debs Park in Los Angeles, Senior Regional Manager in Riverside for TreePeople, and host of the Human/Nature Podcast by LAist studios and KPCC an NPR affiliate. Marcos is a living legend in Conservation the LA area and his new podcast is an amazing way to see the plants and animals of LA from his point of view. Enjoy! Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Influence, a Californian ecological consulting firm who proudly supports environmental education and all of the diverse conservation efforts that Pelecanus works to highlight. Visit their website at www.tidalinfluence.com to learn more about what they do to conserve our coastal resources and how you can get involved
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NEWS October 1 2022
01/10/2022 Duration: 10minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Exxon’s Houston Carbon Capture Just Got Massive Support from Congress https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25092022/exxon-houston-ship-channel-carbon-capture/ "White House Launches ‘Generational’ $7 Billion Hydrogen Plan" https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/white-house-launches-generational-7-billion-hydrogen-hub-plan Rewilding World's first cloned arctic wolf is now 100 days old https://www.livescience.com/arctic-wolf-cloned-china Co-existence, not Fortress Conservation: Here is why India's cheetah experiment is unique https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/wildlife-biodiversity/co-existence-not-fortress-conservation-here-is-why-india-s-cheetah-experim
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Pelecanus NEWS September 15 2022
15/09/2022 Duration: 07minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Innovation Out of thin air- new solar-powered invention creates hydrogen fuel from the atmosphere https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/07/out-of-thin-air-new-solar-powered-invention-creates-hydrogen-fuel-from-the-atmosphere Clean Energy Projects Surge After Climate Bill Passage https://climategkc.org/clean-energy-projects-surge-after-climate-bill-passage/ Drawdown California’s 2035 Ban On New Gas-Powered Cars Set To Apply To Virginia https://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2022/08/29/californias-2035-ban-on-new-gas-powered-cars-set-to-apply-to-virginia/#sthash.aT6ZVg6I.dpbs Washington State to ban sales of new gas cars by 2035, following California https://www.theguardia
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If You Build It, Will They Come?
05/09/2022 Duration: 39minDo you like pretty blue butterflies and endangered species?! Well, then this episode is perfect for you! In this episode of Conservation Conversations we talk with Neysa Frechette of the Friends of Ballona Wetlands (@ballonafriends; https://www.ballonafriends.org) and Jacob Varvarigos from the Southbay parkland conservancy (@southbayparklandconservancy; https://www.southbayparks.org), representing the El Segundo Blue Butterfly Coalition in Los Angeles CA, www.esbcoalition.org. The ESB coalition’s mission is to connect and create local native wildlife habitat capable of supporting valuable species like the El Segundo blue butterfly, while engaging the public in educational and recreational events. The groups that make up the ESB coalition do so much amazing work with the communities of Southwest LA to help conserve this beautiful butterfly species. Host and producer for this episode is Austin Parker Music was provided by A Picture Book Studios This episode is brought to you in part by our sponsor Tidal Infl
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NEWS September 1 2022
01/09/2022 Duration: 09minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Wildlife Critically endangered sea turtles lay eggs on Texas beach https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/critically-endangered-sea-turtle-nests-on-texas-beach-180980576/ Endangered sea turtles found on Louisiana islands for first time in 75 years https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/21/louisiana-sea-turtles-chandeleur-islands-new-orleans Scientists evolve a fungus to battle deadly honey bee parasite https://www.science.org/content/article/scientists-evolve-fungus-battle-deadly-honey-bee-parasite Regulations Feds Announce $310 Million In Funding To Combat ‘Megadrought https://news.yahoo.com/federal-officials-announce-310-million-231335993.html California move
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Pelecanus NEWS August 15 2022
15/08/2022 Duration: 10minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series with The Smithsonian's Earth Optimism "The Possibilists" and our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Drawdown Study finds 100% renewables would pay off within 6 years https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/08/09/study-finds-100-renewables-would-pay-off-within-6-years/ Wildlife Arizona Jaguar “El Jefe” reappears in Central Sonora https://wildlandsnetwork.org/news/arizona-jaguar-central-sonora Five litters of endangered black-footed ferrets born at Phoenix Zoo https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/five-litters-of-endangered-black-footed-ferrets-born-at-phoenix-zoo/ar-AA10exRZ Coral Levels In Parts Of Great Barrier Reef Are At Highest In 36 Years https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/04/great-barrier-reef-areas-show-highest-coral-cover-seen-in-36-years.html Hawaii Hawai'i Volcanoes National
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News August 1 2022
01/08/2022 Duration: 07minCheck out these awesome headlines from the last few weeks! All podcasts can be found at Pelecanus.org, iTunes, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Long form podcasts including our series "The Possibilists" as well as our new Pelecanus Deep Dives can also be found on YouTube! Life Scientists discover new 'origins of life' chemical reactions https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2022/07/220728112005.htm Social Justice Largest Audubon Chapter Yet Is Changing Its Name, Rebuking An Enslaver https://www.sej.org/headlines/largest-audubon-chapter-yet-changing-its-name-rebuking-enslaver Drawdown Newsom pushes for 20 GW offshore wind goal by 2045, says California must ‘up our game’ on climate https://www.utilitydive.com/news/newsom-pushes-20-gw-california-offshore-wind-goal-by-2045/628077/ Wildlife "There Are 40% More Tigers In The World Than Previously Estimated" https://www.wfdd.org/story/there-are-40-more-tigers-world-previously-estimated Endangered salmon will swim in Californi