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Welcome to Greener Thoughts. I help you understand the environment today, so you can experience a greener life.

My name is Na'ilah Dawkins. I have been an environmentalist since age 12 and knew I'd be a scientist growing up so I became a sociologist!

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🌟 June 2019 Guest Blog post of the Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter's blog
🌟 3-time Guest Podcaster and over 23-times Guest Co-host✔️

Cover Art by Greener Thoughts, Creator and Host - Na'ilah Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

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Welcome to Greener Thoughts. I help you understand the environment today, so you can experience a greener life.

My name is Na'ilah Dawkins. I have been an environmentalist since age 12 and knew I'd be a scientist growing up so I became a sociologist!

🎁Be an entrant in my 3 special annual giveaways!🎁

Featured in:
🌟 January 2020 Podblade.com article '43 Expert Tips to Creating a Successful Podcast'
🌟 June 2019 Guest Blog post of the Sierra Club - Maryland Chapter's blog
🌟 3-time Guest Podcaster and over 23-times Guest Co-host✔️

Cover Art by Greener Thoughts, Creator and Host - Na'ilah Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenerthoughtspodcast/support

    See What the Sea Ice Reveals: New Research Points to A New Molecule Found

    See What the Sea Ice Reveals: New Research Points to A New Molecule Found

    There is a new molecule afloat and it's been discovered! Sea sediments, sea ice, and how this impacts climate change are packed in this podcast episode.



    Useful climate change resources:

    1) Resource: https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/environment/the-50-states-of-climate-change/



    2) Books: Need books? The top 25 books on climate change have what you need

    https://earth.org/climate-change-books/

    Authors from Paul Hawken, Naomi Klein, and more!



    3) Kids resources: https://climatekids.nasa.gov/kids-guide-to-climate-change/

    + NASA - Kids Guide to Climate Change. Features games, activities, videos and career paths info.

    + https://www.wgbh.org/climate-action-curriculum-for-kids

    WGBH (channel programming) - Consists of climate educational resources for kids from preschool to high school levels

    + https://www.wwf.org.uk/get-involved/schools/resources/climate-change-resources

    WWF - Climate Change Resources for kids. Features include teacher's curriculum, 'Climate Hero' certificate, live lessons, posters, and more!

    + https://www.nrdc.org/stories/your-guide-talking-kids-all-ages-about-climate-change

    NRDC - 'Your Guide to Talking with kids of all ages about Climate Change'



    4) Organizations to support:

    + The Climate Group - https://www.theclimategroup.org/

    Join an event, explore their subject areas: energy, transport, food, industry, and more!

    + The Climate Change Project - https://www.climaterealityproject.org/

    Attend a training, join a chapter (U.S. based), donate time, or money.





    Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'!

    *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 11-2-2023

    #climatechange #discovery #newresearch # #consciousstep #greenerthoughtspodcast

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    • 47 min
    Gain Beauty...Get Rid of Trash-Altogether!: 7 Useful Steps in Breaking From Waste in Your Beauty Routine

    Gain Beauty...Get Rid of Trash-Altogether!: 7 Useful Steps in Breaking From Waste in Your Beauty Routine

    What packaging proliferates your skincare routine? Could you make changes? Do you want to try? It looks like you are open to the idea and that's a start. You'll find several fun and easy options here for looking at your beauty care in a new light and saving money and time along the way.



    Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'!

    *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 06-12-2023

    #Beautycare #skincare #bodycare #waste #packagingstandards #greenerthoughtspodcast

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    • 57 min
    Leave Your Waste Behind!: 20 Circular Startups Making Waste a Thing of the Past

    Leave Your Waste Behind!: 20 Circular Startups Making Waste a Thing of the Past

    What makes a circular startup pop? What is the circular economy and why for today? These questions and more are answered with amazing startups changing the face of waste, preventing it before it even starts.

    Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'!

    *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 04-29-2023

    #BCorp #European #sustainableeconomy #innovation #startup #greenerthoughtspodcast

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    Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.

    **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**




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    Puffy and Oh So Fluffy: All the Best in Eco-friendly Winter Wear

    Puffy and Oh So Fluffy: All the Best in Eco-friendly Winter Wear

    Want some winter weather looks you can feel good about wearing and supporting? Look no further than the latest styles of winter sure to keep you warm, stylish, and with sustainable flair. Be sure to check back-in because this kind of episode can be updated if you want to learn more about more styles as they come about. Share with friends or someone in the market for a coat but who may be vegan or well versed in environmental certifications!

    Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'!

    *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 12-28-2022

    #BCorp #Outerknown #Fjällräven #sustainablegear #staywarmmyfriends #tentree #greenerthoughtspodcast

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    Na'ilah Dawkins is the creator and host of 'Greener Thoughts'.

    **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**




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    • 53 min
    The Resource that Shouldn't be a Luxury: Research Supports Why Piped Water Matters

    The Resource that Shouldn't be a Luxury: Research Supports Why Piped Water Matters

    Where does the water you use come from? Have an answer? Great! Now imagine what someone else on the other side of the world has to do just to have daily drinking water...it's intense, it's difficult but it doesn't have to stay that way. Zambian interviewers and Stanford researchers bring to light how the power of piped water makes a world of difference in the lives of rural communities.

    RESOURCES: 'USAID FY2020 Global Water and Development' report - https://www.globalwaters.org/sites/default/files/global-water-and-development-annual-report-2021-121421-508.pdf; USAID stats infographic - https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2020_OnePager_final_revised_1.4.21.pdf; 'Water Stressed Countries List' - https://www.wri.org/insights/worlds-36-most-water-stressed-countries

    Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'!

    *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 05-26-2022

    #BCorp #protectingcommunities #publicgood #planettoprotect #waterislife #greenerthoughtspodcast

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    **Episodes are (usually) every Sunday and Thursday.**

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    The Bare Necessities of Barefoot Shoes - 2

    The Bare Necessities of Barefoot Shoes - 2

    Who knew barefoot shoes could be so fun to explore? There are so many amazing things to consider when buying a pair and if you are new to the world of barefoot/minimalist shoes then look no further! Whether you have young kids who love to play and wander outside at recess or you love day hikes and walking in grass in the summertime barefoot shoes give you the flexibility, strength, and senses to power your feel like they were made to do. Check out more in this in-depth podcast episode. Part 2.

    RESOURCES: 1) Barefoot Shoe Companies: Feelgrounds.com, bedrocksandals.com, lunasandals.com, belenka.com, groundies.com, zaqq.com, 

    2) https://anyasreviews.com/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type/, and 3) https://anyasreviews.com/barefoot-minimalist-shoe-discounts-coupons/

    Thank you for listening to, sharing widely, and rating highly 'Greener Thoughts'!

    *This is a retroactive episode. A bit of time has occurred between the planned episode release date and today's date. Nonetheless the quality will not decrease. Thank you for being here.* Recorded: 01-18-2022

    #Barefootshoes #feeltheground #minimalistshoes #shoesandsoles #shoesnosocks #greenerthoughtspodcast

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    • 57 min

Customer Reviews

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13 Ratings

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awesome!

great podcast! give it a listen! looking forward to more!

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Powerful podcast for those who love our planet!

Na’ilah has an AMAZING show! I just finished the episode on bees, and starting my second episode now. Wonderful content that is well-meaning and well-executed. 😊

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Entertaining and educational!

A great podcast about our environment with a host that makes the topic fun to listen to! Awesome show!

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