Inspiration from PBS's Future of Nature w/Verity White
Inspiration from PBS's Future of Nature w/Verity White  
Podcast: All Creatures Podcast
Published On: Thu Apr 17 2025
Description: Angie speaks with Verity White, the series producer of the PBS documentary 'The Future of Nature.' The series explores the vital role of carbon in Earth's ecosystems, featuring stunning visuals and compelling science. Verity shares her background, her passion for nature and filmmaking, and some of the most captivating stories and challenges from the series. Highlights include the hidden roles carbon plays in oceans, grasslands, forests, and the interconnected efforts of scientists, conservationists, and local communities worldwide to combat climate change. Verity emphasizes the importance of public support for PBS and actionable steps individuals can take to support nature conservation. Podcast Timeline 00:00 Introduction to Earth Day Special 01:38 Meet Verity White: The Series Producer 02:07 Verity's Passion for Nature and Wildlife 03:20 Favorite Animal Interactions 04:34 Filming Japanese Giant Hornets 09:01 The Future of Nature Series Overview 15:15 The Role of Carbon in Ecosystems 19:56 Hopeful Stories of Conservation 23:57 Challenges in Filming Diverse Locations 27:33 The Impact of Using Local Crews in Filmmaking 30:13 The Importance of PBS Funding for Educational Content 34:37 The Dire State of Wildlife and Habitat Loss 44:04 The Role of Carbon Offsetting in Conservation 50:15 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers =========================================================== Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices