They say hope is not a strategy, and in the face of climate change and its catastrophic impact on our planet, hope can be in short supply. But for every climate denier or fence-sitting politician, there are people, young and old, actively worki

Too little too late? Climate Tipping Points

Nov 13th, 2023 46m 26s

From the collapse of the Greenland Ice Sheet to the die-off of the Amazon Rainforest, climate scientists have identified several "tipping points" that could lead to irreversible damage to the environment. Join Peter G. Reynolds and Geoff Sheffr

Climate Crisis: Engineering Innovation

Sep 13th, 2023 38m 54s

In this episode, hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin discuss the role engineers have played in contributing to the climate crisis. Engineers have historically focused on cost-effectiveness rather than environmental impact but can now become

Climate Capitalism: Can Green Investments Really Save the Planet?

Aug 2nd, 2023 38m 50s

From the creation of the International Sustainability Standards Board and conversion of coal fire power plants to investment in innovations like carbon-capturing concrete and potty-trained cows, join hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin as t

When it Rains it Floods: Weathering the Storm of Climate Change

Jul 10th, 2023 52m 32s

In this episode of "Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap," hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin are joined by David Phillips, Senior Climatologist at Environment and Climate Change Canada, to discuss the profound influence of climate change on

The Doom and Gloom Episode: Understanding Our Extinction

Jun 3rd, 2023 41m 41s

In this episode of "Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap," hosts Peter Reynolds and Geoff Sheffrin discuss the worst-case scenarios for humanity. They explore the various ways in which we could meet our end, from natural disasters to human-made ca

Captain Crisis: Adventures in Climate Change

May 8th, 2023 44m 27s

In this episode of "Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap," hosts Peter Reynolds and Captain Crisis (aka Geoff Sheffrin) discuss the progress towards meeting our 2030 carbon reduction goals in the fight against climate change. They revisit past top

The Future of Nuclear Energy - Cleaner, Safer & Cheaper?

Apr 4th, 2023 51m 51s

In this episode of "Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap," Geoff Sheffrin and Peter Reynolds discuss the benefits of nuclear energy in combating the climate crisis. They are joined by David Tindall, Director of New Build Engineering at Ontario Pow

Debunking Common Myths About Nuclear Energy

Feb 21st, 2023 56m 31s

On this episode of Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap, Geoff Sheffrin and Peter Reynolds are joined by Professional Engineer Matthew Mairinger, Vice President of NAYGN (North American Young Generation in Nuclear ) and board member with the Canad

Biodiversity - Saving the Planet, One Species At A Time

Jan 17th, 2023 39m 6s

On this episode of Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap, Peter Reynolds and environmental activist and professional engineer Geoff Sheffrin talk about COP 15, a UN-facilitated program which had 12,000 in attendance and is focused on protecting the

COP OUT - You Need Teeth To Solve the Climate Crisis

Dec 1st, 2022 39m 27s

Host Geoff Sheffrin reviews the successes and failures of COP 27 and discusses Climate Tipping Points and the catastrophic impact they’ll have on the environment, according to the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He’ll also

Why Mother Nature Doesn't Give a Crap

Nov 1st, 2022 36m 21s

In our premiere episode, Host Geoff Sheffrin provides an overview of the climate crisis and what’s being done, or not done, to address its growing impact on people around the world. He’ll give a sneak peak on what you can expect from future epi

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