Ep 84: How connection creates protection

Welcome to the latest episode of the Challenge to Change Podcast! In this episode, we're diving deep into a crucial question: Does connection to planet Earth inspire active stewardship? Tune in to explore this thought-provoking topic and discover how we can all play a part in nurturing our beautiful planet. 

 

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Episode Transcript

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And welcome to theChallenge to Change podcast.
My name is Hazel and this podcastis all about the little changes
we can all make that will have apositive effect upon planet Earth.
If you're new here, welcome.
If you've listened before, welcome back.

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Let's get into the podcast episode.
Welcome to this episode of theChallenge to Change podcast.

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This episode was inspiredby another podcast, which I
found entirely by accident.
And the podcast in questionis called The Fifth Siren, a
five part podcast about Venice.
So in Venice, four sirens are sounded towarn the population of incoming danger.

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Each siren represents a growinglevel of emergency regarding the
level of the rising seawater.
If you're interested in listeningto that podcast, head to Spotify
and search for The  Fifth Siren,or simply Google The  Fifth Siren.

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So, I hear you wonder, what dosirens in Venice have to do with
Cheshire East, or even the UK?
Well, this connection will becomeclear as the podcast progresses.
But before we find out more, I findmyself pondering this question.
Do we live in harmony withnature, or are we disconnected?

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Think about your daily life.
Do you wake up with the sunrising or through the harsh
sounds of an alarm clock?
Are you in touch with thechanging of the seasons?
Or is your schedule dictatedby screens and deadlines?
I guess for many of us,it's the alarm clock.
Though perhaps we do noticethe light changing in the room,

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depending on our wake up time.
Certainly, many of us are organizedby screens and deadlines, and perhaps
we are not so connected with thechanging of the seasons these days.
It certainly seems that, in manyways, modern life has separated
us from Earth's natural cycles.

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But is this disconnectioninevitable, or can we realign with
the planet and live in a way thatsupports both nature and ourselves?
Moreover, is a connection to planetEarth actually vital to ensure that we,
as individuals go further to protect it?

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Let's take a step back and lookhow human life has evolved.
Our ancestors lived by the cyclesof the sun and moon, planting
crops with the seasons, movingwith the rhythms of nature.
Today, our lives are, in manycases, dictated by technology.

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Bright screens may disrupt our sleep.
We may often find ourselves eatingfood that has been shipped to
us from thousands of miles away.
Although perhaps many of usare considering food miles
when making food purchases.
It is perhaps fair to say that we aresomewhat disconnected from planet Earth.

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Indeed, if you listen to the Fifth Sirenpodcast, you may wonder in amazement
at the steps the people of Venicetake to block out the rising tides.
In order to prevent the seas and canalsfrom affecting their homes and workplaces.
That being said, I suppose if your home orplace of work is literally sitting within

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a body of water, it is perhaps much easierto see our connection to planet Earth.
Indeed, for the people of Venice,to disregard nature would be unsafe.
As the Fifth Siren notes, the risingtides and weather anomalies are becoming
more frequent in the North Adriatic Sea.

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Here in Cheshire East, we might not seethat sharp end of climate change in the
same way as other parts of the world.
So perhaps then it's easier todisconnect from planet Earth.
Moving back to the question I asked atthe beginning of this podcast episode.

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What does the rising tides of Venicehave to do with Cheshire East?
And the short answer is, everything.
We are all connected.
And the activities that takeplace in one location does have
an impact on other locations.
When we appreciate nature and themajesty of planet Earth, whether

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it's through experiencing its beauty,understanding ecosystems, or recognizing
its role in sustaining life, we developa deeper emotional and intellectual
connection to nature and the Earth.
This, in turn, fosters a sense ofvalue and care for the natural world.

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With this awareness comes therealisation that human actions
significantly impact upon theenvironment, often in harmful ways.
Understanding the consequences ofdeforestation, pollution, climate change
and biodiversity loss makes it clearthat preservation and restoration are not

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just optional, but absolutely necessary.
As already noted, some communitieswill find themselves entirely unable
to ignore the consequences becausethey are living and breathing them.
As indicated by the Fifth Siren podcast.

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Of course, human beings arecapable of destruction, but they
are also capable of conservation.
Indeed, human beings have an ethicalobligation to protect nature.
When we recognise this responsibility,this transforms passive admiration of
planet Earth into active stewardship,by engaging in conservation

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efforts and sustainable practices.
In other words, appreciating planetEarth and enjoying a connection
to it cultivates responsibility.
And that responsibility ensures thatwhat is appreciated is also preserved.

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So let's challenge ourselves to changetoday and keep on changing for the
active protection of planet Earth.
I really hope that you will take thetime to like, subscribe, and share.
Bye for now.