A heavy but important conversation. I wanted to share what's been weighing on my heart and mind in the wake of our latest climate disaster here in Hawai'i, the lessons we can take with us to keep communities safer as these become more common.

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“All my clients are word of mouth, I make my own schedule, I ” Natalie is a desert biologist, wildlife conservationist, science communicator and cohost of Planet People Podcast. We discuss her path towards creating her own path in conservation, from school, to consulting, to starting a media company. Her advice and perspectives are super helpful for early career environmentalists!

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It was a big year at Futureswell. Let's talk about it. After all, weʻre in this together.

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"Thereʻs only two types of pipelines, the ones that have already put oil into our ocean, and the ones that will." In 2025 and 2026, 30+ new offshore drilling sites have been proposed by the Trump administration - but we can stop them.Submit public comment before January 23, 2026: https://linkly.link/2Hicm

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“Be open to models like this, because Iʻm watching the benefits while Iʻm here.”

Today I wanted to share my experience at Gaya Island Resort, a small ecoresort off of Borneo, Malaysia, surrounded by marine protected areas. What is the structure of their ecotourism approach, and is it serving local communities? I share the activities they offer, the funding structure they use, and the pros and cons of it in the broader conservation context.

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“Just develop solid relationships and everything else will follow.”Hunter is an organizer with Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation. We talk about his early beginnings, what it means to be an effective organizer in the movement, and how to make waves through direct action for a better future.Learn more about Oceana: ⁠https://oceana.org⁠🌊

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