Nature Breaking

• How to Make Nature Part of Your Summer Plans

  As the school year ends and the summer season begins, it’s time to think about how to integrate nature into your summer plans. In this edition of Nature Breaking’s “Headlines & Trendlines” series, hosts Seth Larson and Hayley Lawton share personal stories and practical tips for weaving nature into your everyday life. From backyard camping and local wildlife refuges to dream destinations like Yosemite and the Great Barrier Reef, this episode is full of ideas that are inspiring and doable—whether you’re planning a big trip or just want to make the most of your weekends. Plus, we’d love to hear from you! What are your favorite ways to connect with nature during the summer? Drop a comment or email us at [email protected]. Listen in and get inspired to make this your most nature-filled summer yet. Chapters: 0:00 Preview 0:26 Intro 2:00 Seth & Hayley’s childhood nature experiences 6:27 Simple ways to connect with nature close to home 10:20 Bucket-list nature destinations 12:39 Outro

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• How Coastal Communities Are Protecting Ocean Life

  Ahead of World Oceans Day and the UN Ocean Conference, this episode of Nature Breaking explores how local communities are leading the charge in ocean conservation. Join host Seth Larson and WWF’s Shauna Mahajan as they dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the Western Indian Ocean seascape—from climate change and overfishing to innovative community-led solutions. Shauna shares inspiring stories of how coastal communities in places like Tanzania and Madagascar are using tools like microfinance and co-management to protect marine ecosystems, support sustainable development, and build climate resilience. Learn how the open-source tool Elinor is helping track and improve conservation governance, and why community-led conservation is key to achieving global goals like the 30x30 target. 📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support ocean conservation! Links for More Info: Shauna Mahajan bio Southwest Indian Ocean Seascape Elinor monitoring tool CHAPTERS: 0:00 Preview 0:24 Intro 1:56 Shauna’s background 3:51 Western Indian Ocean seascape 6:46 Ingredients for successful community-led ocean initiatives 14:44 Elinor monitoring tool 20:47 The need for sustainable finance 26:30 UN Ocean Conference 28:09 Closing thoughts 29:47 Outro

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• The Clean Energy Dilemma: Mining's Impact on Nature

  Accelerating the use of clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles is essential to meet global climate goals. But doing so will require dramatically increasing the global supply of copper, cobalt, lithium and graphite that play critical roles in the production of solar cells, magnets for turbines, and EV batteries. And a significant way to get those materials is through mining. That poses a potential risk to nature. In order to better understand that risk and develop strategies to balance the deployment of renewable energy infrastructure with the conservation of natural habitats, WWF commissioned a new study on the impact of mining for energy transition minerals on nature globally. In this episode of Nature Breaking, host Seth Larson interviews Colin Meehan, WWF’s senior director for renewable energy transitions. Colin led the development of this new study, and he shares key insights about the choices we need to make to meet global climate goals while also keeping nature intact and protecting communities. Links for More Info: WWF Report: Critical Minerals at a Critical Moment CHAPTERS:  0:00 Preview 0:17 Intro 2:05 Colin’s background 3:36 How much mining will be needed for a clean energy future? 6:03 Impact of mining for clean energy materials vs. mining for fossil fuels 7:03 Impact of critical minerals mining on nature 11:25 Strategies to mitigate impacts on nature 16:06 Surprising findings in the report 19:55 How to balance concerns around mining impacts with the urgency of climate change 25:41 Outro

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• Food Waste Solutions: Expert Tips to Keep Food Out of Landfills and Save Money

  This episode explores the critical issue of food waste and its impact on our planet. Join host Seth Larson as he speaks with Pete Pearson, vice president for food loss and waste at the World Wildlife Fund, about the staggering amount of food wasted globally and its connection to environmental degradation. Discover innovative solutions and initiatives aimed at reducing food waste, including the Food Waste Warriors program in schools, the Hotel Kitchen project, and the US Food Waste Pact. Learn practical tips on how you can minimize food waste in your own home and contribute to a more sustainable future. Don't miss this insightful conversation that highlights the importance of every action we take to preserve our natural world.   Links for More Info: Pete Pearson bio Food Waste Warriors Hotel Kitchen US Food Waste Pact WWF’s Food Waste PSA   CHAPTERS: 0:00 Preview 0:21 Intro 2:03 Food waste basics 4:27 Food Waste Warriors programs in schools 12:02 Hotel Kitchen program 19:13 US Food Waste Pact 25:25 Tips to stop food waste in your home 32:28 Federal and state policy support for food waste initiatives 37:24 Food waste reduction goals for the future 42:20 Outro

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• Give an Hour for Earth: Small Actions for Big Impact on Earth Day

  Join hosts Seth Larson and Hayley Lawton in this special Earth Day episode of Nature Breaking. Discover how simple actions can make a big impact on our planet. Seth and Hayley share their personal experiences participating in WWF's "Give an Hour for Earth" campaign, offering practical ideas for how you can get involved. From jogging in nature to reducing food waste, learn how you can contribute to WWF's goal of banking 125,000 hours by April 30th. Tune in for inspiring stories, easy tips, and a deeper appreciation for Earth Day and Earth Month. Links for More Info: WWF’s Give an Hour for Earth Campaign Webby Awards - Vote for Nature Breaking! Chapters: 0:00 Webby Awards update 0:40 Intro 2:50 Childhood memories of Earth Day 5:26 Give an Hour for Earth activities 11:05 How small actions can make a big difference 13:56 Outro

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