Citizen Science and Climate Action

About this episode

Hosts Molly and Alex discuss the role of citizen science in combating climate change with guest Rebecca Lewis from Buglife UK.

In this episode, hosts Molly and Alex talk with Rebecca Lewis, Scotland and Northern Ireland Manager for Buglife UK, about the power of citizen science in the fight against climate change. Rebecca shares how climate change is impacting invertebrates and the ecosystems they support, and how everyday people can take action through hands-on conservation. Listeners will learn about Buglife’s work, the role of insects in ecosystem resilience, and how to get involved—wherever they live. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Nicola Lewis Adegoke. CREDITS Guest : Rebecca Lewis Hosts : Alex Sandoval and Molly Saruwatari Producers : Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama Editor : Elden Cadena Research : Saturn Salama Script : Alex Sandoval and Saturn Salama Social Media Content : CSUSM Graphic Design Club Music : Marios Panousos Faculty Advisor: Anne Dabb Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program and the Philosophy Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at Inspiration Studios on…

People in this episode

Hosts: Molly Saruwatari, Alex Sandoval, Elden Cadena, Saturn Salama

Guest: Rebecca Lewis

Topics covered

• citizen science
• climate change
• invertebrates
• ecosystem resilience
• conservation
• community action

Keywords

• citizen science
• climate action
• Buglife UK
• insects
• ecosystems
• conservation
• community involvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buglife UK, CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center, CSUSM Graphic Design Club

Places: Scotland, Northern Ireland, California State University, San Marcos

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