The Hopeful Environmentalist

Author: Taylor Ganis

Previously known as the Angry Environmentalist, our host, Taylor Ganis, has re-branded to the Hopeful Environmentalist with a mission to spread more hope in the climate space; because with hope and community, all things are possible.Climate change is here, and it's already wreaking havoc on millions of people from around the world. The Hopeful Environmentalist Podcast provides educational and hope-based discussions with incredible environmentalists and storytellers to both educate and empower us all to become change makers. Together, we can continue our journey towards a better world, while using our hope (and sometimes millions of other intense feelings) to guide us.This podcast is for EVERYONE, and we encourage those who may be new to the environmental space to reach out with any questions!Follow us on instagram @hopeful_environmentalistREMINDER: Hope and action MUST go hand in hand. Without action NOW, there is no hope. So take a listen to this podcast and learn about different ways that you can take action and become a part of the movement of change.
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: Science, Sports, Wilderness

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

Earth Crossed its First Global Tipping Point: What This Means and Why Hope Remains
Episode 52
Wednesday, 17 December, 2025

Have you heard the news? A new report has found that Earth has officially crossed its first global tipping point. But what does that actually mean for our future? Are we past the point of no return?Short answer: no, and giving up is the worst thing we could do.In this episode, host Taylor Ganis sits down with Dr. Steve Smith, one of the scientists and writers behind the Global Tipping Points Report, to break down what global tipping points really are, how it effects each and every one of us, and how we can all take action.Ways to take action:Read the Global Tipping Points ReportIf you are in the United States, here is a resource to help you find volunteer opportunities in your state/local community. (This list is a work and progress, and if you would like to volunteer some time to help add to it to help connect people to opportunities near them, then please email hopefulenvironmentalistpod@gmail.com)Looking for a way to get involved with The Hopeful Environmentalist? We are currently looking for help with:website designsocial media managersnewsletter enthusiasts audio editorsand more! Reach out to hopefulenvironmentalistpod@gmail.com to get involvedFollow @hopeful_environmentalist on Instagram to stay up to date on ways to take action and to be in the know for new episodes