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TGoG Podcast 074 – Pollution with Kate and Amy

July 23, 2014 @ 13:30 By Gavin Webber 6 Comments

Pollution in Australia is not too bad compared to other countries. During this episode I talk to Kate Nye-Butler and Amy Webber about the pollution they encountered in their recent travels through China and Southeast Asia.

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It is not pretty folks, that’s for sure.  Airpocalypse and the Beijing cough come foremost to mind.

Then around the 21 minute mark we go off on a tangent about sustainable travel and excessive consumerism.  I really enjoyed this episode.  We managed to stay on topic for just over 20 minutes, then all hell broke loose and it was just a very interesting general sustainability talk.

The Great Wall of China 2013

The Great Wall of China 2013

A well-rounded episode that I am sure you will enjoy.

Here is the detailed show notes with time markers (in minutes)

  • [00:54] Australian pollution
  • [04:27] China
  • [10:37] Vietnam
  • [15:46] Cambodia
  • [17:44] Nepal
  • [19:20] The root cause; Western consumer culture
  • [20:48] Overpopulation
  • [21:51]  Unsustainable travel
  • [22:44] Long distance travel in the near future
  • [24:30] Xenophobia
  • [25:20] Excessive consumerism
  • [27:32] The Brass Monkey Challenge
  • [20:57] Stew and Helen in Tasmania
  • [32:15] Amy’s recycle bin project
  • [32:46] Climate Reality Leadership talk
Air Pollution in Beijing 2013

Air Pollution in Beijing 2013

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It would help me out so much, and elevate the ratings so that others can find out about the podcast and learn about sustainable living in the ‘burbs.

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Gavin Webber's daily goal is to live a more sustainable lifestyle, in an effort to reduce his family's environmental footprint so we can all make a difference for our children & future generations to come.

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Comments

  1. helenmerrick says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:23

    I’m a bit behind on the podcasts but recently did a big catch up as I got on with some tidy up work in the garden. Very much enjoyed this episode and had a big chuckle when we got to Kate’s shout out to us (yes I am that Helen in Tasmania)! It really was quite a funny start to their lovely but very brief visit. I hope I didn’t cause too much drama and that the girls have seen improvement in their household communication policies 🙂 I have to say I observed no breaches in our recycling or composting procedures while she was here!

    Also enjoyed listening to the chook episode as I tried to spread mulch with my own curious girls getting under my feet and scratching all around me – they are getting a bit too familiar and might have to be banned from the kitchen garden shortly!
    cheers
    Helen

    Reply
    • Gavin Webber says

      August 4, 2014 at 13:45

      Hi Helen.

      You will be happy to know that the young ladies have improved their communication skills. All part of living together in a small apartment I suppose.

      Also thanks for the feedback about the podcast, as I don’t receive much and often wonder if I am hitting the mark.

      Gav

      Reply
      • Despicable Dr M (@helenmerrick) says

        August 4, 2014 at 18:42

        It is indeed! But they both come across as lovely, thoughtful and intelligent young women. I love all the different voices you get on the podcast.
        I’m sorry you don’t get more feedback – I will be sure to go and leave some more reviews on the itunes page. I really admire the fact you manage to keep posting and podcasting so regularly while keeping up a full time job. I can never seem to keep my blogging regular enough!

        I also love the podcasts you do with Kim – love her accent, her sense of humour and the lovely way you two bounce off each other – so I hope you do manage to achieve your goal of monthly podcasts with the two of you.
        cheers
        Helen (using different account as I don’t really use my wordpress.com account)

      • Gavin Webber says

        August 5, 2014 at 08:36

        Thanks for the feedback Helen. Really appreciate it.

        I will have to tell Kim, because she doesn’t realise that the episodes she co-hosts are the most popular ones!

        Maybe your comment will convince her.

        (I do like your handle BTW).

  2. rabidlittlehippy says

    September 25, 2014 at 13:50

    Brilliant. Laughed a few times out loud and startled my kids! Another positive for travelling is that seeing how the other half lives can give us many ideas to implement into our own lives.

    Reply
    • Gavin Webber says

      September 25, 2014 at 20:30

      Nice. I agree, having visited 44 countries in my own travels. It broadens one’s horizons, and makes me grateful for what I have.

      Reply

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