Stanford University knows it needs to take bold action on environmental issues—it’s creating a new school focused on sustainability and climate change, it has plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050… So, why is it so hesitant to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry? In this episode of the Stanford SciCast, your hosts Ruby Gates and Vrinda Suresh unpack Stanford’s sustainability commitments, and its resistance to fossil fuel divestment, through conversations with student organizers and experts on climate science, climate denial, and the fossil fuel industry.
*Note: Ben Franta and Paul Edwards’ interviews were conducted on May 24 and May 27, respectively. When they reference court rulings that came out “today” or “the last couple of days,” they are referring to rulings that happened the week of May 23.
Additional Info:
Check out Fossil Free’s open letter to Stanford’s president: https://www.stanforddaily.com/2021/03/30/letter-to-the-university-president-the-school-of-sustainability-and-climate-should-refuse-funding-from-fossil-fuel-companies/
Sign their petition here: http://bit.ly/refuseffmoney
Dr. Ben Franta’s work on fossil fuel companies:
Early oil industry disinformation on global warming - Environmental Politics
Early oil industry knowledge of CO2 and global warming - Nature Climate Change
Shell and Exxon's secret 1980s climate change warnings - The Guardian
The Daily Brew Podcast Episode with Stephan Graham and Kam Moler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VnPO17tkJ7GNI3vQK8T5q
Noam Bergman’s Paper
Bergman, Noam. 2018. "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement: Effects on Finance, Policy and Public Discourse" Sustainability 10, no. 7: 2529. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10072529
Music and Sounds:
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Releasing the Sculpture by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
New Skin by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Caterpillar Brigade by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Love Song #1 by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Record Scratch by luffy, licensed under CC BY 3.0
Drumroll by ddohler, licensed under CC BY 3.0
Image: Photo by Dean Chahim/Fossil Free Stanford, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
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Stanford University knows it needs to take bold action on environmental issues—it’s creating a new school focused on sustainability and climate change, it has plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050… So, why is it so hesitant to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry? In this episode of the Stanford SciCast, your hosts Ruby Gates and Vrinda Suresh unpack Stanford’s sustainability commitments, and its resistance to fossil fuel divestment, through conversations with student organizers and experts on climate science, climate denial, and the fossil fuel industry.
*Note: Ben Franta and Paul Edwards’ interviews were conducted on May 24 and May 27, respectively. When they reference court rulings that came out “today” or “the last couple of days,” they are referring to rulings that happened the week of May 23.
Additional Info:
Check out Fossil Free’s open letter to Stanford’s president: https://www.stanforddaily.com/2021/03/30/letter-to-the-university-president-the-school-of-sustainability-and-climate-should-refuse-funding-from-fossil-fuel-companies/
Sign their petition here: http://bit.ly/refuseffmoney
Dr. Ben Franta’s work on fossil fuel companies:
Early oil industry disinformation on global warming - Environmental Politics
Early oil industry knowledge of CO2 and global warming - Nature Climate Change
Shell and Exxon's secret 1980s climate change warnings - The Guardian
The Daily Brew Podcast Episode with Stephan Graham and Kam Moler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VnPO17tkJ7GNI3vQK8T5q
Noam Bergman’s Paper
Bergman, Noam. 2018. "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement: Effects on Finance, Policy and Public Discourse" Sustainability 10, no. 7: 2529. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10072529
Music and Sounds:
Flutterbee by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Elephants on Parade by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Releasing the Sculpture by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
New Skin by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Caterpillar Brigade by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Love Song #1 by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Record Scratch by luffy, licensed under CC BY 3.0
Drumroll by ddohler, licensed under CC BY 3.0
Image: Photo by Dean Chahim/Fossil Free Stanford, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
SSC #20: Fake Meat Real Solution by Citlali and Ismael
Stanford SciCast
25 minutes 6 seconds
4 years ago
SSC #20: Fake Meat Real Solution by Citlali and Ismael
With the world’s population expected to reach about 10 billion people by 2050, many are wondering what is the most sustainable way to feed the world. Also, as we are currently going through the worst pandemic in 100 years, many people are wondering what can be done to prevent the threat of another large pandemic. Surprisingly, a solution for both these problems, amongst others, may lie at our fingertips. It can be switching to a mostly plant based diet.
However, getting people on board is a challenge. This is where alternative proteins, like plant-based meat, eggs and dairy come in.
In this episode we are talking about alternative meat. We will cover various topics including the need for alternative protein sources, the history of alternative meats in the United States, and the future of meat alternatives. We are also joined by the lovely Amy Huang, University Research Manager at the Good Food Institute. She will talk directly to college students about their important role in the growing field of alternative proteins. So stick around, we hope that by the end of this episode, you will see your plate a little bit differently.
For more Information on the resources and research labs that Amy mentioned visit: The Good Food Institute
You can subscribe to the Stanford Alt. Protein Project mailing list at:
Stanford Alt. Protein Project
Image from: https://www.freeimages.com/photo/grilled-seitan-1639825
Stanford SciCast
Stanford University knows it needs to take bold action on environmental issues—it’s creating a new school focused on sustainability and climate change, it has plans to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050… So, why is it so hesitant to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry? In this episode of the Stanford SciCast, your hosts Ruby Gates and Vrinda Suresh unpack Stanford’s sustainability commitments, and its resistance to fossil fuel divestment, through conversations with student organizers and experts on climate science, climate denial, and the fossil fuel industry.
*Note: Ben Franta and Paul Edwards’ interviews were conducted on May 24 and May 27, respectively. When they reference court rulings that came out “today” or “the last couple of days,” they are referring to rulings that happened the week of May 23.
Additional Info:
Check out Fossil Free’s open letter to Stanford’s president: https://www.stanforddaily.com/2021/03/30/letter-to-the-university-president-the-school-of-sustainability-and-climate-should-refuse-funding-from-fossil-fuel-companies/
Sign their petition here: http://bit.ly/refuseffmoney
Dr. Ben Franta’s work on fossil fuel companies:
Early oil industry disinformation on global warming - Environmental Politics
Early oil industry knowledge of CO2 and global warming - Nature Climate Change
Shell and Exxon's secret 1980s climate change warnings - The Guardian
The Daily Brew Podcast Episode with Stephan Graham and Kam Moler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VnPO17tkJ7GNI3vQK8T5q
Noam Bergman’s Paper
Bergman, Noam. 2018. "Impacts of the Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement: Effects on Finance, Policy and Public Discourse" Sustainability 10, no. 7: 2529. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10072529
Music and Sounds:
Flutterbee by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Elephants on Parade by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Releasing the Sculpture by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
New Skin by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Caterpillar Brigade by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Love Song #1 by Podington Bear licensed under CC BY-NC 3.0
Record Scratch by luffy, licensed under CC BY 3.0
Drumroll by ddohler, licensed under CC BY 3.0
Image: Photo by Dean Chahim/Fossil Free Stanford, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0
