Environmental Minute
Environmental Minute is a short feature in which high school student Maddie Yang from Moravian Academy provides listeners a glimpse into the world of sustainability, covering various topics from the correlation between biodiversity and native plants, to ecotourism and sustainable swaps! Support for WDIY's Environmental Minute is provided in part by the Estate of Don Miles.
Travel and Ecotourism | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang looks at tips for traveling in a way that doesn't have such a large impact on the environment and the role of ecotourism.
Environmental Education | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang emphasizes the importance of educating people, particularly youth, on the environment and the current climate crisis.
Green Infrastructure: How Cities Can Function like Forests | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang explains the changes humans can make to create cities and neighborhoods that benefit the environment rather than hurting it.
Biomimicry: Designing Like Nature to Solve Human Problems | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang discusses biomimicry, a field that encourages us to embrace the perfection of what nature created and use it as a roadmap.
Traditional Ecological Stewardship | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang talks about the rich contributions to the land made by Native Americans and Alaska Native communities, and what that history can teach us.
The Gift Economy | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang explores the waste created by unwanted gifts every holiday season, and compares it to the story The Giving Tree.
Gaia Theory | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang talks about the Gaia Theory and its definition of Earth as a self-regulating system.
Eco Villages | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang explains the beauty of eco villages, how they can really help our environment, and some examples of what they could look like.
The Key to Sustainable Fashion | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang explains how clothing companies can contribute to climate change, and explains how to make the best of your fashion.
Turning On the Tap: Water Conservation | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang talks about the importance of water conservation and shares tips for everyday people to be more efficient with their water use.
Preventing Food Waste | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang shares ways to prevent food waste and explains how such a simple task can help the environment.
What Is Biodiversity? | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang explains what biodiversity really is and where it's seen in everyday life, as well as how to protect it.
Planet-Based Diets: Helping the Climate and Our Health | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang talks about the benefits of planet-based diets and explains how to change your eating habits in ways that seem small but can have major impacts.
The Power of Seed Saving | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang talks about the yearly process of seed saving and explains its benefits in terms of biodiversity, food security, and more.
The Connection Between AI and the Environment | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang explains the negative impacts AI has on our environment, and shares some of the positive ways it's being used to help our climate.
Sustainability in the New Year | Environmental Minute
Maddie Yang begins the series and the year by sharing tips to be more sustainable in 2025.
