Thana Boonlert is protecting Canadian winters | outdoor adventures, renewable energy and diet for sustainability
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This conversation is with Thana Boonlert. Thana has a background in Environmental Engineering and currently works as a greenhouse gas specialist, helping large industrial producers find ways to reduce their emissions. He is the Lead Organizer for the Calgary Chapter of the organization, Protect Our Winters Canada, or POW, where he aims to inspire outdoor enthusiasts to become advocates for protecting the outdoors. Thana has helped advocate for strong climate change policies through his involvement with local environmental and social justice groups, and has also run for Federal and Provincial office with the Green Party of Canada.  We cover: Why you should stand on top of a mountain at least once If ski resorts are environmentally friendly Why outdoor enthusiasts should care about the climate His work with Protect Our Winters (POW) Canada Working with large companies to reduce their emissions Why greenhouse gasses are harmful Steps Canada needs to take to meet climate targets The impact of animal agriculture The inefficiency of raising animals for food Economical impact of transitioning to renewable energy The potential of geothermal energy Running in elections for the Green Party of Canada What you can do on a personal level to better the world Connect with Thana on Instagram: @thana.boonlert | Twitter: @thana4yyc | Facebook: @thana4yyc | Email: [email protected]  Resources: Protect Our Winters Canada (POW) Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) Video: We All Need Winter Film: What the Health The Alice Sanctuary Plant-Based Cafe: Mondays Canadian Geothermal Energy Association Show sponsor: Warlockgolf.com use code PLANT15 at checkout for 15% off your order! Theme music by Tyler Gaudon and a special thank you to Wyatt Pavlik for the audio editing and processing!  Connect with me on Instagram: @plant_fueled  Finally, please subscribe, share it with your friends and family, and leave me a review if you are enjoying the show!  *Please appreciate that this information is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, always seek the opinion of a physician or qualified healthcare provider!*
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