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Now, That's What I Call Green.
Brianne West
75 episodes
2 days ago
Join Brianne West, environmentalist and social entrepreneur, as she wanders through the world of 'sustainability'. "Now, That's What I Call Green" busts myths, shares the science, and talks about the amazing world we live in (with lots of cute animals). Does rewilding help? But what can I do? Are electric cars better? Is it too late to do something about climate change? Why don't sharks have bones? For those curious about the environment and eager to make a difference, tune in for a non-judgmental, evidence-based approach that is all about progress over perfection.
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Join Brianne West, environmentalist and social entrepreneur, as she wanders through the world of 'sustainability'. "Now, That's What I Call Green" busts myths, shares the science, and talks about the amazing world we live in (with lots of cute animals). Does rewilding help? But what can I do? Are electric cars better? Is it too late to do something about climate change? Why don't sharks have bones? For those curious about the environment and eager to make a difference, tune in for a non-judgmental, evidence-based approach that is all about progress over perfection.
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Bugs Aren’t the Problem – We Are
Now, That's What I Call Green.
47 minutes 21 seconds
5 months ago
Bugs Aren’t the Problem – We Are

Bugs get a bad rap. Sure, they’re small, sometimes unsettling, and often unwelcome in our homes. But they’re also doing some of the most important jobs in our ecosystems – jobs we rarely think about, let alone appreciate.

This week, I’m joined by Dr Leilani Walker – entomologist, arachnid expert, and all-around invertebrate champion. She’s a Senior Lecturer at Auckland University of Technology and the Curator of Entomology at Auckland War Memorial Museum, and she’s here to challenge how we think about insects. From their crucial roles in maintaining ecosystems to the very real consequences of their decline, we dig into why bugs matter, what happens if we keep wiping them out, and which ones we should actually be worried about.

If you’re someone who reaches for the fly spray at the first sign of movement, this episode might just change your mind. In this episode, she shares:

  • What got her into entomology and why she loves it
  • What her curator role entails
  • The essential roles invertebrates play in our world
  • What we should be paying attention to as insect populations decline
  • Whether the so-called insect apocalypse is something we need to worry about
  • The biggest misconception people have about invertebrates
  • The real problem pests we should be concerned about
  • Whether insects actually have personalities

Key Quotes:

“I think a spider would be just as upset to wake up inside your foot.”

“It’s not actually important that everyone is a bug nerd.”

More about Dr Leilani Walker

Leilani mentioned the Bug of the Year award. You can find out more and vote here: Bug of the Year

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Now, That's What I Call Green.
Join Brianne West, environmentalist and social entrepreneur, as she wanders through the world of 'sustainability'. "Now, That's What I Call Green" busts myths, shares the science, and talks about the amazing world we live in (with lots of cute animals). Does rewilding help? But what can I do? Are electric cars better? Is it too late to do something about climate change? Why don't sharks have bones? For those curious about the environment and eager to make a difference, tune in for a non-judgmental, evidence-based approach that is all about progress over perfection.