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Creating a Solarpunk Society in the Big City with Lindsay Jane
On today’s episode, Ariel talks to Lindsay Jane of The Solarpunk Scene, where she showcases her solarpunk life in Toronto, as well as shining a spotlight on solarpunk projects locally and internationally. Lindsay tells us about how she discovered solarpunk and the ways that she lives a solarpunk life in the city - both the upsides (gardens! architecture! effective transit!) and the downsides (sky-high rent, expensive food, difficulty cultivating outdoor gardens). She also emphasizes the importance of getting involved in your local community and politics as a city-dweller, and lets listeners in on the behind-the-scenes inspiration for The Solarpunk Scene: tune in to learn more!
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- Toronto Beltline Trail
- Housing/Rental prices in Toronto
- Cloud Gardens
- Eating Japanese Knotweed
- Turtle Island
- Solarpunk Facebook Group
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