Extinction mammal,Rachel Carson, EPA villain, Climate heroes, Dr. Ayana Johnson, and Immy Lucas. SpongeBob https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384864/bio (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0384864/bio) Bramble Cay Melomys https://www.sciencealert.com/it-s-now-official-climate-change-s-first-mammal-extinction-is-the-bramble-cay-melomys (https://www.sciencealert.com/it-s-now-official-climate-change-s-first-mammal-extinction-is-the-bramble-cay-melomys) Doug and Adele Crouch https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/arizona-couple-makes-mats-for-the-homeless-from-plastic-waste/ (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/arizona-couple-makes-mats-for-the-homeless-from-plastic-waste/) Karen Jenner https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/nova-scotia-woman-cleaned-2-4tons-trash-beach/ (https://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/nova-scotia-woman-cleaned-2-4tons-trash-beach/) Wahlaeh Johns https://twitter.com/wahleah?lang=en (https://twitter.com/wahleah?lang=en) Doug Benevento news https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/epa-stonewalling-threatens-inspector-general-role-watchdog-says (https://news.bloomberglaw.com/environment-and-energy/epa-stonewalling-threatens-inspector-general-role-watchdog-says) Dr. Ayana Johnson https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor (https://twitter.com/ayanaeliza?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor) Urban Ocean Lab https://twitter.com/urbanoceanlab?lang=en (https://twitter.com/urbanoceanlab?lang=en) Ocean Collective https://www.oceancollectiv.co/ (https://www.oceancollectiv.co/) Immy Lucas https://www.instagram.com/sustainably_vegan/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/sustainably_vegan/?hl=en) 5 Calls https://5calls.org/ (https://5calls.org/) Rachel Carson https://www.rachelcarson.org/ (https://www.rachelcarson.org/) Where can I purchase Rick's books? https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1 (https://www.amazon.com/Richard-Friedman/e/B077YYJD8P/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) contact me at: www.richardfriedman.net Speaker 1: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6SwandloadFrom=PastedDeeplinkandts=4.18 (00:04)) Music Narrator: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6SwandloadFrom=PastedDeeplinkandts=9.49 (00:09)) Welcome to A Breath of Fresh Earth, taking the commitment to a clean environment to the next level. Your host Rick Friedman, will crone the climate hero and villain of the week. Along with discussing worldwide environmental issues, showcasing new products designed with the longevity of our planet in mind, and putting the spotlight on the individuals making a big impact in helping the climate and pollution crisis through social media. Now your host, Rick Friedman, Guest speaker: (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6SwandloadFrom=PastedDeeplinkandts=38.32 (00:38)) the focus and goal for this show is to assist humanity in the awakening of a new level of consciousness that will bring peace to planet earth. Rick : (https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/Edit?token=3lH0CrWUsly3wljZDwkce3FbNC8__EIq23kdMzYbUAX2YjE_EJ32L1UgaZaS2MH2d7mPEcVm0B0H3nQbRkioiA8Y6SwandloadFrom=PastedDeeplinkandts=46.66 (00:46)) We begin this episode with some very sad news. The funeral is about to begin, It is my unfortunate job to inform you. The Bramble Cay Melomys, has been officially recognized by Australia as the first mammalian extinction caused by human induced climate change. How did they all die? Did we kill them with machine guns? No, it wasn't with machine guns. Did we attack them with missile launchers? No. Do you really think we tried to kill a tiny little animal with a missile? Rick :... Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-breath-of-fresh-earth/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy