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Bonus episode! What do pandemics, human health, and the economy have in common? Nature. Dr. Enric Sala, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, joins us to talk about how human health and the health of our planet are intertwined. And how every dollar we invest in protecting areas, nature gives us at least $5 in return. Now that's a good investment! Read Dr. Sala's new book "The Nature of Nature: Why we need the wild" https://bookshop.org/books/the-nature-of-nature-why-we-need-the-wild/9781426221019Support the show

It's big and it's scary, but despite it all, there is hope. In the final episode of our season, we tackle the issue that has been looming over our heads: climate change. We spoke to two knowledgeable women, Louise Comeau and Susan R. Eaton, about what climate change looks like, what we can do about it, and how to remain hopeful in the face of it all.Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support. More info:Sedna Epic ExpeditionSupport the show

"You're going to learn everything you'll learn about caribou in the first week, because that's how long it's going to take them to leave you behind." Migrating with a caribou herd and walking 3200 km from Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming to Canada's Yukon are just some of the adventures Karsten Heuer has been on and that we can only dream about. He shared his stories with us and what he learned along the way. Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support. More about Karsten and his wife Leanne's adventures: http://www.beingcaribou.com/ Support the show

Why did the grizzly bear cross the road? Maybe for love or maybe for a snack! Many animals need room to roam, and sometimes the areas we protect just aren’t enough. This week we talk to renowned biologist Mark Boyce and Yellowstone to Yukon president and chief scientist Jodi Hilty as we learn about just how much space wildlife needs to thrive and survive. Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support. More info:Pluie the Wolf The Y2Y region Ecologist Mark Boyce Support the show

Our oceans cover about 70% of our planet - what do we need to do to protect them? This week we take a deep dive into the blue to look at how our oceans are changing with the help of basking sharks, small island communities, and Paul the octopus. Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support. Support the show

If we give nature half a chance, Kaboom! A lot can happen. This week we explore how love, reconciliation, and the power of imagination can change our world. Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by  Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to Amy Lewis and everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support. Support the show

Everything in nature is a cycle, it ebbs and flows, and it's all connected. But what exactly does that mean? This week we talk to Scott Wallace and Monika Havelka who share surprising stories about ecosystems and how we are changing them, for good and bad. Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support. Support the show

We sit down with one of the co-founders of Nature Needs Half, Harvey Locke, and talk to him about how the crazy (or not so crazy?) idea for protecting half the planet came about. We also ask Harvey how protecting half the world will work and what it will mean for humans and nature.  Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support. Support the show

Elephants, whales, and humans, oh my! For the start of Season 1, we wanted to make a big impression so we take a look at some big creatures. We hear stories about insurgents in Mali, rescuing humpback whales, and what to do if your party yacht is about to go over Niagara Falls. Learn more about Nature Needs Half at natureneedshalf.org. Follow Nature Needs Half on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. If you have a comment, question, or idea for the show please email us at podcast@natureneedshalf.org. This episode was written and produced by Courtney Burk and Ruth Midgley and edited by Brandon Macknight and Josh Brouwers. Special thanks to Amy Lewis and everyone at the WILD Foundation for their support.  More info: Mali Elephant Project Whale pump Rescue of Valentina, the humpback whale Things have never been so good for humanity, nor so dire for the planet by Arno Kopecky Support the show