Green Thread

Welcome back to another episode in our -ologies saga. Today's episode is "Sharkology". Dive deep with us into Ichthyology, the often underexplored science of fish (more specifically sharks), and discover just how intricately these aquatic lives are intertwined with the health of our entire planet. WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com
GUEST SPEAKER: Kayley Shepherd (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayley-shepherd-657896173/)

Are you feeling the weight of the climate crisis? This episode dives into the unseen emotional toll of climate anxiety, exploring why so many of us feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by environmental threats. We'll untangle the complex threads of dread and despair, validating these powerful emotions while also exploring how understanding them can actually weave new pathways to resilience and effective action. Tune in to transform your climate concerns into a force for change.WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com (our climate resources mentioned are here)

RESOURCES:All We Can Save - Ayana Elizabeth Johnson & Katharine K Wilkinsonhttps://www.allwecansave.earth/https://time.com/7280989/climate-anxiety-mental-health-young-people/

From predicting deforestation to crafting persuasive deepfakes, Artificial Intelligence is rapidly weaving new threads into the very fabric of our environmental future. This episode dives into the unseen algorithms and complex networks that power AI, exploring how this technology is both a powerful tool for conservation and a perilous threat spreading disinformation. We'll unravel the ethical knots of AI's influence on advocacy and activism, examining how we can harness its potential for good without getting caught in its deceptive tangle.WEBSITE: www.greentreadpod.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00: intro + fun fact02:07: factors that AI influences03:52: types of AI04:45: AI water & energy consumption 13:46: how AI can be used for good + machine ethics podcast15:30: how AI is used in media + potential threats19:43: more sustainable approach to AI21:23: ways to ethically use AI23:22: how to cut down your individual usage of energy from AIRESOURCES:https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-cop29-climate-change-targets/https://www.iea.org/news/ai-is-set-to-drive-surging-electricity-demand-from-data-centres-while-offering-the-potential-to-transform-how-the-energy-sector-workshttps://mitsloan.mit.edu/ideas-made-to-matter/ai-has-high-data-center-energy-costs-there-are-solutions#:~:text=Surging%20demand%20for%20artificial%20intelligence%20has%20had,2026%2C%20fueled%20in%20part%20by%20AI%20adoption.https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/aws-unveils-11-billion-investment-in-georgia-data-centres/https://www.thetimes.com/uk/technology-uk/article/thirsty-chatgpt-uses-four-times-more-water-than-previously-thought-bc0pqswdrhttps://www.tomshardware.com/news/just-five-chatgpt-queries-can-use-16oz-of-water-say-researchershttps://www.machine-ethics.net/podcast/deepdive-ai-and-the-environment/https://smartly.ai/blog/the-carbon-footprint-of-chatgpt-how-much-co2-does-a-query-generatehttps://news.un.org/en/story/2025/05/1162856https://www.techradar.com/pro/worlds-smallest-nvidia-ai-server-launched-but-barely-anyone-noticed-asrocks-mecai-is-powered-by-the-gh200-grace-superchip-but-is-so-small-you-could-possibly-put-it-under-a-deskhttps://aiplusinfo.medium.com/meta-introduces-ai-generated-users-on-social-media-f6b7721ad44ehttps://www.sustainableaicoalition.org/

This episode offers a fascinating introduction to the incredible world of plant-based medicine. We'll journey from ancient practices to modern breakthroughs, highlighting just how many of today's essential drugs got their start in the natural world. Discover the foundational role plants play in health, with examples of powerful compounds used in everything from everyday remedies to life-saving treatments. Join us as we explore the vital connection between biodiversity and human well-being.WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.comRESOURCES:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3560124/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3358962/file:///C:/Users/allis/OneDrive/Documents/Academic%20Showcase%20Poster.AV.pdfhttps://communities.springernature.com/posts/in-search-of-new-medicines-from-plantshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982223017384https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/publications/papers/Medicinal_Plants_042008_lores.pdfhttps://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/biodiversity

What makes life tick? For this -Ologies Series episode, we're taking our microphones into the wild to discover the '101s' of biology. Professor Rogers from GHC shows us how to truly see the unseen wonders and complex mechanisms that drive every plant, animal, and microorganism in the ecosystems we explore.WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

Dig deep with us! In this episode of the -ology Series, we're swapping our studio for the great outdoors, getting grounded with our geology expert Billy Morris. Join us as we uncover the '101s' of Earth's incredible story, exploring how ancient forces beneath our feet shaped the very landscapes we hike and camp on.

WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

Dive into the incredible world of insects with our new '-ology' series pt 1: Entomology! We'll explore the staggering diversity of these six-legged wonders, uncovering their vital roles in ecosystems and their surprising impact on human society. Get ready to be amazed by the tiny titans that rule our planet!WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:https://www.britannica.com/science/entomologyhttps://onlineentomology.ifas.ufl.edu/about/entomology-articles/founders-of-entomology-and-nematology/http://ndl.ethernet.edu.et/bitstream/123456789/72525/1/167.pdf.pdf#page=328https://ento.psu.edu/news/the-impacts-of-modern-agriculture-on-insect-diversityhttps://entomology.wsu.edu/prospective-students/the-what-why-of-entomology/

The 'tangled thread of hope' on Earth Day reminds us that change is possible. We're diving into the urgent need for environmental action and exploring how petitions, protests, and everyday choices can make a difference. Let's stitch together a more sustainable future.WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/first-earth-day-history-legacy#:~:text=Soon%2C%20the%20effort%20ballooned%20into,%2C%20decluttering%20rivers%2C%20and%20more.

https://www.earthday.org/earth-day-2025/#map

donate.earthday.org/

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/earth-day/

www.audubon.org

Looking to weave your passion for science and technology into a fulfilling career? This episode unravels the diverse pathways within STEM, exploring exciting opportunities and the skills needed to thrive in these dynamic fields. We'll connect the threads between your interests and the future of innovation.

WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:

https://books.google.com/books?id=ifDiEAAAQBAJ&lpg=PR13&dq=planning%20early%20careers%20in%20science&lr&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q=planning%20early%20careers%20in%20science&f=true

https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26061/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-the-careers-of-women-in-academic-sciences-engineering-and-medicine

https://science.howstuffworks.com/first-scientist.htm

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/19/nx-s1-5333861/trump-executive-action-education-departmenthttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/mar/19/epa-fire-scientists-staff-environmental-protection-agency-remove-research-office

https://www.weforum.org/publications/the-future-of-jobs-report-2025/digest/

https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/13/7998

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2023/06/the-future-of-work-in-the-green-economy/

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/03/08/fast-growing-science-occupations

https://apnews.com/article/trump-national-park-firings-doge-grand-teton-baedee0a748a6374eafb6f95aac5dadc

How do petitions and protests actually change the world? We explore the 'woven voice' of public action, examining the historical and contemporary impact of these tools for social and political change. From online petitions to street demonstrations, we'll unravel the threads of how collective action shapes our societyWEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:

@resistancerangers

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/environmental-justice-movement#:~:text=In%201968%2C%20residents%20of%20West,national%20movement%20for%20environmental%20justice.

https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1186/s40064-016-1816-2.pdf

https://carnegieendowment.org/features/climate-protest-tracker?lang=en

file:///C:/Users/allis/OneDrive/Documents/successful%20epetitons.pdf

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/23558f312afc490dae30989277181c80

https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/01/25/us-louisianas-cancer-alley

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskSocialScience/comments/7dc0jc/do_protests_actually_do_anything/

https://constitutioncenter.org/education/classroom-resource-library/classroom/the-constitution-of-the-united-states-html-en-espanol

https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution

https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/how-protest-safely

https://www.hrc.org/resources/tips-for-preparedness-peaceful-protesting-and-safety

https://www.aacrao.org/resources/newsletters-blogs/aacrao-connect/article/protesting-101-preparation-etiquette-and-safety

https://www.aacrao.org/resources/newsletters-blogs/aacrao-connect/article/protesting-101-preparation-etiquette-and-safety

How does film shape our view of nature? We discuss the 'reel thread' between cinema and the environment, exploring both the beauty and the potential distortions in nature's portrayal on screenWEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.comstranger things name reference: Victor Creel

RESOURCES:https://www.khon2.com/news/jurassic-world-helps-boost-hawaii-tourism/https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/articles/z4k2kmnhttps://orionmagazine.org/article/robert-redford-nature-interview/https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/cobi.13030https://www.benjamin-burger.org/how-jurassic-park-changed-paleontology/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7074017/https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/pan3.10259https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/leonardo-dicaprio-uses-oscar-speech-to-urge-action-on-climate-change/https://hospitality-on.com/en/marketing/influence-cinema-and-tv-tourism#:~:text=According%20to%20Expedia%2C%20TV%20shows,impact%20of%20social%20media%20platforms.

Forests are the lungs of our planet, but they're disappearing at an alarming rate. This episode explores the devastating impact of deforestation and the urgent need to protect these vital ecosystems. We'll delve into the causes, the consequences, and the threads of hope for forest restoration.

WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.com

RESOURCES:

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHGjc0juB0J/?img_index=1

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1389934118304659

https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2025/03/fact-sheet-president-donald-j-trump-rapidly-expands-timber-production/

https://earth.org/statistics-deforestation/

https://www.globalforestwatch.org/dashboards/global/?category=forest-change&location=WyJnbG9iYWwiXQ%3D%3D

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/08/trump-logging-wildfire-criticism/81925837007/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9vy191rgn1o

file:///C:/Users/allis/OneDrive/Documents/Georgia%20Highlands/Academic%20Showcase%20Poster.AV.pdf

https://5calls.org/

https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/forests/the-last-stand-assams-forests-face-an-environmental-tipping-point#:~:text=According%20to%20Global%20Forest%20Watch,but%20also%20driving%20climate%20change.

Despite facing systemic barriers, women have made groundbreaking contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This episode explores the challenges and triumphs of women in STEM, highlighting their vital role in shaping the future of innovation.WEBSITE: wwww.greenthreadpod.comRESOURCES:https://earth.org/ecofeminism/https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00704-0https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/02/trump-science-data-gender-dei/681698/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048733324001215https://www.weforum.org/stories/2024/03/empowering-women-in-stem-how-we-break-barriers-from-classroom-to-c-suite/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHDKmENGUi0https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/15/court-dei-programs-trump-administrationhttps://nwlc.org/press-release/nwlc-reacts-to-trumps-day-one-executive-orders-attacking-women-lgbtqia-community-and-immigrants/

Extinction is forever... or is it? We discuss the science and controversy of de-extinction, exploring the potential to revive lost species and the ethical 'threads' that bind us to the past and future of our planet.WEBSITE: www.greenthreadpod.comRESOURCES:https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/thesis-reviving-dead-ignoring-living-emotions-ethics-and-dream-de-extinctionhttps://www.britannica.com/science/de-extinction/Ethical-considerationshttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/cambridge-prisms-extinction/article/philosophy-and-ethics-of-deextinction/8486EF7E9B0E7A4AB5A16CC40DC00049https://blog.spcollege.edu/public-safety-policy-legal-studies-educational-information/ethical-discussions-de-extinction-spcethics/https://e360.yale.edu/features/the_case_against_de-extinction_its_a_fascinating_but_dumb_ideahttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877343520300890https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdfdirect/10.1111/ele.13872https://royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/full/10.1098/rstb.2021.0378https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abe9039https://colossal.com/https://science.sandiegozoo.org/resources/frozen-zoo%C2%AE

Wildlife conservation isn't just about protecting animals; it's about understanding the complex relationship between humans and the natural world. This episode explores the crucial role of human dimensions in conservation efforts, examining how our actions, beliefs, and values impact the fate of wildlife.SOCIALS + FORMS: https://linktr.ee/green.thread

RESOURCES:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/250613526_Human_Dimensions_of_Wildlife_Management_Basic_Concepts (1)https://conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cobi.13653 (2)https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/eva.13131https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590332224002124https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-023-01608-5https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-60177-5https://colossal.com/https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5620689/https://science.sandiegozoo.org/resources/frozen-zoo%C2%AE

In this episode, we delve into the dark history of animal testing, exploring its ethical complexities and the suffering it inflicts. We unravel the tangled web of scientific advancement and animal exploitation, examining the crucial role of cruelty-free brands in driving change and paving the way for a more compassionate future.SOCIALS + FORMS: https://linktr.ee/green.thread

Disclaimer: All non-CF brands listed are alleged. Further research is advised as we are not responsible for the spread of misinformation.

RESOURCES:

https://academic.oup.com/ilarjournal/article/62/1-2/7/6309345https://animaljustice.ca/blog/medical-testing-animals-brief-historyhttps://grants.nih.gov/policy-and-compliance/policy-topics/air/alternativeshttps://ca.attitudeliving.com/blogs/lifestyle/choose-vegan-and-cruelty-free-productshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3123518/https://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/https://www.leapingbunny.org/https://logicalharmony.net/cruelty-free-brand-list-brands-to-avoid/

Join us as Lydia Dupree reveals the hidden dangers lurking in your wardrobe. We'll uncover the surprising toxins found in everyday clothing and learn about their potential health impacts. Discover how to identify safer clothing options, minimize your exposure, and support a more sustainable fashion industry.

OUR SOCIALS + FORMS: https://linktr.ee/green.thread

GUEST BIOGRAPHY + SOCIALS: Lydia Dupree is a biochemist researching toxins in the fashion industry. She founded and curates Day Into Eve, a platform for sustainable, non-toxic fashion and healthy living. Her mission is to help people choose clothes in a healthier fashion. IG - @lydia.dupree + @dayintoeve

SOCIALS + FORMS: https://linktr.ee/green.thread?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Data of all shapes and sizes is out there in the world, so how can we know what is true and how can we find this data? In this episode, we dive into the frustrations of data accessibility and how to find data you can use with confidence.

RESOURCES TO FIND SCHOLARLY DATA:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/

https://scholar.google.com/

https://www.ebsco.com/products/research-databases/free-databases