In episode 104 of Bionic Planet, I delve into the intricacies of carbon finance with my guest, David Antonioli. We explore the concept of transformational finance, where carbon payments are used to catalyze sustainable practices that can eventually stand on their own. We discuss the limitations of the current additionality tool, which focuses on in…

This week we talk about Pride events, ita bags, streaming software, throwing bricks, bluetooth trackers, and what we want AI to do.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Pebblebee TrackersOBS (Open Broadcast So…

This week we talk about point-and-shoot cameras, truck drivers, dollar store food, Paper Mario, stinky cheeses, and cans of beans.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Pinto BeansPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year…

In Episode 103 of Bionic Planet, titled "Purists, Pragmatists, and the Science-Based Targets Initiative," we delve into the complex world of emission reduction targets and the challenges companies face to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The episode explores the Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTI), a program designed to assist companies in set…

This week we talk about AI search results, computer literacy, quick pickling, goat cheese, twink death, and the new Jenny Nicholson video.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Jenny Nicholson - The Spectacular…

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Robert Gilmore Pontius, Jr., a geography professor at Clark University specializing in geographic information science. Dr. Pontius shared his expertise in computer simulation models of deforestation and the impact of land change on humans. Dr. Pontius discussed his journey into the field of geogra…

This week we talk about 10 years of this podcast, where we’ve been and where we are now. We also talk about new games, favorite movies, and, of course, turds in bags.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Anima…

Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet Two weeks ago, climate pioneer Interface Inc announced they would become carbon-negative across all their operations by 2040, enabling them to move beyond the use of carbon credits. Some people heralded this as a sign that the days of offsetting emissions are over, but that’s not exactly true –…

This week we talk about Chihuahua jewelry, the new Nancy Drew game, Oh, Mary!, opening PDFs, grocery delivery, and Hacks. Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Hacks (Season 3)Nancy Drew: Mystery of the Seven …

This week we talk about weird collectibles, explaining our jobs, Tamagotchi swindling, med spas, TSA PreCheck, and new babies.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:TSA PreCheck + BabyCakeworthy Tamagotchi Merc…

Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/bionicplanet In Episode 100 of Bionic Planet, part of the Tribes of the Climate Realm vertical, we delve into the origins of the voluntary carbon market -- a story that has never been told before. Today's show is the first of many offering a truer, completer, and more accurate glimpse into the origins of t…

Support Bionic Planet at patreon.com/bionicplanet In Episode 99 of Bionic Planet, recorded in Mombasa, Kenya, the focus is on the efforts to revive the coastal mangrove forests that protect the seaside city and support its fishing sector. The episode features guests from the community-based organization, Big Ship, who have been working on mangrove …

This week we talk about Los Angeles, new music, the new Nancy Drew game, K-Pop, breakfast tacos, and the eclipse.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:SCIENCE FICTION - Utada HikaruGashapon Bandai Official Sho…

Today we’re going to try and help you understand one of the most vexing components of the climate challenge — namely, the overlapping, interlinking, and contradictory land titles that determine control of so many tropical forests — in this case, the Amazon, the lungs of the planet. With no clarity over control and no realistic way of enforcing it, …

Photo courtesey of HH58 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=70303656 This episode of Bionic Planet is entitled "The Mosaic, the Minefield, and a Manifesto." The "Mosaic" reminds us that there is no single solution to the climate challenge. Instead, we have a mosaic of interlocking solutions that fit together li…

This week we talk about cotton leggings, Hollywood, Taskmaster, family gatherings, root canals, and being uncles.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Visiting FamilyTaskmaster Series 17…

This week we talk about riding bikes, the Steam Deck, using bleach, computer monitors, deep cleaning, and snake plants.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Dell - S2722QC 27” 4K MonitorSteam Deck…

This week we talk about antiques, new teeth, the Stardew Valley update, pupusas, creating a will, and refrigeration on the Titanic.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:USACPRStardew Valley Update…

This week we talk about whale gay sex, desk mats, muscle relaxers, tonsils, Metroid, and public service announcements.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Super MetroidTempered Glass Desk Mat…

This week we talk about sewing machines, estate sales, stuffed animals, cleaning agents, Gatorade powder, and hacking.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Flipper ZeroSINGER 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing Machine…

This week we talk about Google Gemini, our Roman Empires, jewelry collecting, dental journeys, eating plants in the wild, and Girl with No Face by Allie X.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Girl with No Fac…

Tim Mohin wrote “Changing Business from the Inside Out: A Tree-Hugger’s Guide to Working in Corporations” back in 2012, after three decades in sustainability — first in government, with the US Environmental Protection Agency, and then at companies like Intel, where he served as director of sustainable development. He went on to head the Global Repo…

This week we talk about claw machines, memory foam pillows, smart scales, dental journeys, skincare routines, and footlong cookies.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:The Ordinary: Soothing & Barrier Support…

Remembering the Surui Forest Carbon Project, which was the first indigenous-led REDD project, plus: A conversation with Geoffry Mwangi Wambungu, Chief Research Scientist at the Kasigau REDD Project in Kenya. He explains what social scientists mean by “theory of change,” and tells us why he believes the term “co-benefits” is a misnomer in natural cl…

This week we talk about musician reunions, online auctions, being British, guest rooms, fitness trackers, and the reality of photos.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/awards/F…

This week we talk about jewelry, recycling, pillow covers, Long Island, new music, and queer populations.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/awards/Favorite things:Off With Her…

This week we talk about True Detective, cold weather, keyboards, email clients, hot water, and life before the internet.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/awards/Favorite thin…

This week we talk about peeing in Paris, the Gayming Awards, making cheese, Drag Race, skincare routines, and the Pantone color of the year.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeVote for halfmoonjoe at:https://gaymingmag.com/…

Dr. Zorodzai Maroveke -- AKA "Dr. Zoey" -- heads the Zimbabwe Industrial Hemp Trust, which is promoting the uptake of industrial hemp as a climate smart alternative to wood, cotton, and plastic. Hemp, she explains, replenishes faster than wood, uses far less water than cotton, and has almost no waste. Its ecological benefits are clear, and she hope…

This week we talk about being aging homosexuals, old Hollywood stars, e-ink tablets, reflections on 2023, baby names, and Enough starring Jennifer Lopez.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Baratza Encore Cof…

This week we talk about holiday meals, taco burgers, golfing, holiday gatherings, creaking bones, and going to the doctor.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:PregnancyEight Sleep…

Zimbabwean entrepreneur Chiyedza Heri runs the Ubuntu Alliance, a company that's helping farmers leverage carbon finance to shift to more sustainable forms of agriculture. She's one of more than a dozen young Africans I met at year-end climate talks in Dubai (COP 28) -- a new breed of entrepreneur that the late Ghanian economist George Ayittey call…

This week we talk about iPad games, nudity on TV, poop jokes, my birthday, holiday travel, and prescription drugs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Mark Cuban Cost Plus DrugsProfessor Layton Games…

With just one full day of negotiations remaining, Pedro Venzon and Andrea Bonzanni of the International Emissions Trading Association summarize the remaining issues under Article 6

Article 6 negotiations, which focus on international carbon markets, remain stalled in Dubai. Kelley Hamrick Malvar of The Nature Conservancy offers a look into the current state of play and the road ahead.By Steve Zwick

Kenyan agronomist George Thumbi is helping farmers in the region between Tsavo East and Tsavo West improve their yields and their soil by shifting to agroforestry and other forms of sustainable agriculture.By Steve Zwick

This week we talk about cranial buns, new coats, hair conditioner, TSA PreCheck, mortar and pestles, and Korean corn dogs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Molcajete by MasiendaLost in Play…

This week we talk about yoga, face age, TikTok Live, card games, Spotify Wrapped, and turning 30.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Starfucker - SlayyyteriPad Mini…

This week we talk about Thanksgiving plans, wearing robes, TENS machines, and Black Friday purchases, old hard drives, and Super Mario RPG.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Super Mario RPG - Nintendo Switc…

This week we talk about modding games, Elmo on Cameo, fake teeth, Wikipedia rabbit holes, The Gilded Age, and intestinal worms.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:The Gilded Age - Season 2MEE audio Pebbles T…

This week we talk about missing the toilet, True Detective, fingerless gloves, dirty keyboards, mouth sounds, and lots of spaghetti.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:True Detective S01 & S03Gloves…

This week we talk about work phones, piano concerts, house slippers, cooking aprons, celebrity books, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Super Mario Wonder…

This week we talk about vegan nacho sauce, RSS feeds, country sizes, grease stains, TV show reboots, and Metroidvanias.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:BlasphemousInoreader…

This week we talk about keeping old school stuff, texting etiquette, Stardew Valley orchestra, improv, celebrity chat bots, and Fat Bear Week.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Fat Bear WeekIKEA Besta…

This week we talk about old hard drives, The Great British Bake Off, new Pixel phones, showing people TikToks, heavy metals, and Gameboy games.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:The Legend of Zelda: Oracle …

This week we talk about exercise bikes, making pasta, downsizing, booster shots, frozen burritos, and F-Zero 99.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:F-Zero 99YOSUDA Exercise Bike…

This week we talk about credit cards, road trips, dentistry, gas station food, power banks, and slippery toilets.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Mortal Kombat 1Anker Nano Power Bank…

This week we talk about poo on planes, Starfield, round corners, Very Delta, canker sores, and dying before the iPhone.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Very DeltaStarfield…

This week we talk about new monitors, wax melts, phone habits, sleeping pills, pixel games, and Netflix DVDs.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Sea of Stars ASUS ProArt Display (PA328QV)…

This week we talk about nicknames, grocery stores, microdosing, mugshots, water bottles, and doppelganger dolls.Support us on Patreon to keep the podcast going, view more detailed show notes, and to gain access to exclusive content at: http://www.patreon.com/theshowsamandjoeFavorite things:Bioré Japan Aqua Rich Watery Essence Sunblock SunscreenWhis…