Green Talks

The association’s podcast ran for two seasons, from April 2023 to April 2024: 14 conversations with founders, researchers and activists, plus HOT & NOW, a news format in Italian. The show is no longer in production. This page keeps every episode listenable.

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Season 2 · 2023–24

Episode 14· ·18 min

From Farm to Film: Behind the Scenes of ‘Food for Profit’ (with the Director Pablo d’Ambrosi)

About this episode

We interviewed Pablo D’Ambrosi, director, editor, and camera operator who recently worked with Giulia Innocenzi on the documentary Food for Profit. The documentary exposes the link between the meat industry, lobbying, and what policies are approved in Bruxelles. It also shows how our taxes are paying for intensive farming, a method that is damaging the environment, the workers, the communities around the farms, and the consumers. Hosts: Beatrice Morico and Tea Pangher

Episode 13· ·25 min

Ultima Generazione: fra Disobbedienza Civile e Lotta Ambientalista (con Miriam Falco)

About this episode

In questo episodio speciale, intervistiamo Miriam Falco, attivista di Ultima Generazione, per discutere il ruolo della disobbedienza civile nella lotta contro la crisi ambientale. Esploriamo le sue prospettive sulle strategie di attivismo, i suoi sforzi per promuovere il cambiamento e il potenziale impatto della disobbedienza civile nel plasmare un futuro sostenibile per il nostro pianeta. Hosts: Beatrice Morico e Claudio Lipardi In this special episode, we interview Miriam Falco, a Ultima Generazione activist, to discuss the role of civil disobedience in the fight against the environmental crisis. We explore her perspectives on activism strategies, her efforts to promote change, and the potential impact of civil disobedience in shaping a sustainable future for our planet.

Episode 12· ·13 min

HOT & NOW: Che Aria Respiriamo? Aria Inquinata

About this episode

Ecco il secondo episodio di “HOT & NOW”, il nuovo format in cui racconteremo fatti di attualità legati alla crisi ambientale. Oggi abbiamo deciso di parlare del caso, commentato da molti nelle ultime settimane, sui livelli preoccupanti dell’inquinamento dell’aria nella città di Milano e in Pianura Padana. Quali sono le cause? Come e chi si occupa di misurare i livelli di smog nell’aria? Abbiamo cercato una risposta a queste domande e tante altre, analizzando gli effetti sulla salute umana e raccontando alcuni progetti ed iniziative per combattere l’inquinamento atmosferico. Hosts: Beatrice Morico e Elena Rizzuto Here is the second episode of "HOT & NOW," the new format where we will discuss current events related to the environmental crisis. Today, we have decided to talk about the widely discussed issue in recent weeks, concerning the alarming levels of air pollution in the city of Milan and the Po Valley. What are the causes? How and who measures the levels of smog in the air? We have sought answers to these questions and many more, analyzing the effects on human health and discussing some projects and initiatives to combat air pollution.

Episode 11· ·18 min

Environmental and Social Responsibility: a Chance for the Fashion Industry? (with Elena Ferrero)

About this episode

Description: In the tenth episode, we interviewed Elena Ferrero, CEO and co-founder of Atelier Riforma. Atelier Riforma is a startup committed to reducing the environmental footprint of the fashion industry by advocating for the transition to a circular model in both consumption and production. Our conversation delved into global regulation, explored the realm of artificial intelligence, and uncovered the intersection between environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Hosts: Camilla Sala and Erica Laudicina

Episode 10· ·18 min

HOT & NOW: Le Proteste degli Agricoltori

About this episode

Ecco il primo episodio di HOT & NOW, il nuovo format in cui racconteremo fatti di attualità legati alla crisi ambientale. Oggi abbiamo deciso di parlare delle proteste degli agricoltori in Europa che hanno infiammato piazze e strade nelle ultime settimane. Quali sono i motivi per cui protestano? C’entra il cambiamento climatico? Un episodio che esplora le tensioni tra agricoltura e sostenibilità ambientale, facendo luce sulle le sfide che ci aspettano Hosts: Beatrice Morico e Elena Rizzuto Here's the first episode of HOT & NOW, the new format where we'll discuss current events related to the environmental crisis. Today, we've decided to talk about the protests by farmers in Europe that have ignited streets and squares in recent weeks. What are the reasons behind their protests? Does climate change play a role? An episode that explores the tensions between agriculture and environmental sustainability, shedding light on the challenges that lie ahead. (only in italian)

Episode 9· ·16 min

ACT NOW before it’s Too Late: Looking into AWorld’s Mission (with Alessandro Armillotta)

About this episode

In the ninth episode, we interviewed Alessandro Armillotta, CEO and cofounder of AWorld. AWorld is a platform and an app in support of ActNow, the United Nations campaign for individual action on climate change and sustainability. A talk about global governance, individual action, and how a gamification strategy can work in the field of sustainability. Hosts: Camilla Sala and Beatrice Morico

Episode 8· ·14 min

The Lens of Neuroscience: reconnecting the Mind with Nature (with Andrea Bariselli)

About this episode

In the seventh episode, we interviewed Andrea Bariselli, a psychologist and neuroscientist, author of the well-known podcast on nature and neurosciences called “A Wild Mind” and CEO and founder of Strobilo, a health & climate-tech company. We investigate the interplay between the human mind and nature, exploring the world of applied neurosciences and the importance of re-connecting with nature. Hosts: Beatrice Morico and Matilde Paperetti

Episode 7· ·12 min

Forest Sharing: the New Idea of Forest Caring (with Guido Milazzo)

About this episode

In the eighth episode, we are interviewing Guido Milazzo, founder of Forest Sharing, a digital platform focused on forest management through which we can oversee our national woodlands on a 360-degrees basis. We will take a look at what the platform does, how it started, how it works, and what the future of forest management looks like. Hosts: Claudio Lipardi and Elena Rizzuto

Episode 6· ·16 min

Plant-Based Diet: still an option? (with Giorgia Pagliuca)

About this episode

In the sixth episode, we interviewed Giorgia Pagliuca, a green content creator, activist and expert in the food sector. We explore the importance of the food system and eco-gastronomy, examining the impact of a healthy and sustainable diet such as a plant-based one including environmental and economic costs. Hosts: Erica Laudicina and Elena Rizzuto

Episode 5· ·20 min

Green Activism at your fingertips! (with Greta Volpi)

About this episode

Green Talks is back, and in our fifth episode we interview Greta Volpi, known online as Green on the Beam. In this social space she discusses sustainability and the climate crisis with the aim of raising awareness about environmental issues in an engaging, practical, and inclusive manner. We explore her work on social network and we analyse technology sustainability macro-trends, such AI, to understand a new way of doing business. Hosts: Camilla Sala and Matilde Paperetti

Season 1 · spring 2023

Episode 4· ·19 min

How is the media shaping the climate narrative? (with Silvia Lazzaris)

About this episode

In the fourth and last episode of this season, we interviewed Silvia Lazzaris, who is a freelance journalist and author of What We Eat, a docu-series on the challenges of the global food system and Per Terra, a Spotify Original podcast on the environmental crisis. We discover how the media influences public perception, shapes narratives, and tackles the challenges of reporting on climate change, exploring the potential of constructive narratives. An eye-opening conversation that highlights the power of media in shaping our collective response to the climate crisis. Hosts: Beatrice Morico and Matilde Paperetti

Episode 3· ·14 min

Feeling Anxious about Climate Change? (With Matteo Innocenti)

About this episode

In the third episode, we interview Matteo Innocenti, who is a practicing psychotherapist and psychiatrist and an expert in climate anxiety. We investigate the effects of climate change on mental health, the difference between climate change anxiety and eco-anxiety and how to cope with it. Lastly, we consider whether climate anxiety induces more active behavior or it’s also linked to a paralysis effect. Hosts: Beatrice Morico and Matilde Paperetti.

Episode 2· ·18 min

A New Look at Energy (with Angela Serra)

About this episode

For the second episode of our Green Talks podcast, we are interviewing Angela Serra, Senior Emission Technical Advisor at Baker Hughes! We are discussing energy transition: what it is, and why it is so important. Additionally, we will look at how Hydrogen can be a new source of energy, learn about greenwashing and how to avoid it, and the social implications of energy transition. Hosts: Matilde Paperetti

Episode 1· ·22 min

Back to our Roots! (with Thomas Baade-Mathiesen)

About this episode

As the first episode of our new podcast Green Talks, we have decided to interview our founder Thomas Baade-Mathiesen! We will be discussing the latest IPCC report and corporate sustainability. In the latest IPPC, governments and institutions are urged to take actions against climate change. With Corporate sustainability we will delve deeper into the questions: “what can business do to tackle climate change, and how can they achieve the ecological transition?” Hosts: Giulia Franceschini, Beatrice Morico, Matilde Paperetti

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