The Biofriendly Podcast

Cheapy EV

"Build Your Dreams," is embossed on a small EV called the Seagull being made in China-- and the most extraordinary feature is that it costs just under 10 grand! The only problem? We cannot get them imported here in the United States... BUT, this new design by BYD in China is forcing all the major car manufacturers around the world to dream up something better and cheaper and fast! This week, we discuss the pros and cons of a 'cheapy EV' and how this could transform the auto industry for good. 

A Change of Anthropocenery

Is the Anthropocene an epoch or just a blip on the map of geological time? There are two sides to every story and a group of timekeeper scientists are quarreling over how we label this era of human intervention. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we dig into this scientific debate only to discover that the molten lava at it's core might just be a... meat pie?!

Funky Small Reactor

This week we're talking about SMRs- no, not ASMR, but in fact Small Modular Reactors which could provide no-emission energy in a big way. Currently most SMRs are used underwater in submarines or floating around on boats, but can we take this nuclear tech to more people on land in a safe, reliable way. Tune in to find out why the U.S. is racing to stay on top of SMR's, how we can unite the world with funk, and did we get the ghost of George Gaynes on the show?

Filling Potholes with Maroon 5

Most major cities have a pothole problem. With everything from fluctuating temperatures to flooding and drought, it's tough to keep our modern day roads patched up. This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we share some creative innovation out of the UK with self-healing roads, graphene asphalt and why in the world did we bring Maroon 5 into this mess? You'll have to listen and find out! 

The Big Bag Backlash

Nearly a decade ago, California decided that they had to do something about the ever-growing plastic bag problem. The solution? Well, let's just say it wasn't the best idea and the disastrous end result was predicted by our very own Noel-stradamus! Join us this week as we dream up new ways to fix the big bag backlash. 

Pure Energy Destroying History

Archeologists have discovered a submerged great plain in the North Sea region that could unlock the secrets of a prehistoric civilization that existed nearly 8,200 years ago! But they better hurry up and swim since this same region has been selected as a future wind farm to expand green energy infrastructure. Now it's a race against time to see if we can salvage an ancient civilization as we try to save our own planet. 

Toyota: Winning EV by renouncing EV?

As most auto manufacturers have been quick to switch to Electric Vehicles, Toyota has been keeping themselves busy as they wait patiently in the EV wings. But what have they been up to? This week on The Biofriendly Podcast we explore why everything from range anxiety to price is keeping EV at bay, what Toyota plans to do about it, and do we have the berries it takes to wait for the right EV solution?

Secondhand Suffering

I know what you're thinking... 

We told you that this podcast was coming to an end, but oh boy do we have a surprise for you! Listen this week to find out why we're back to our old shenanigans, why the environmental doom and gloom websites might be changing their tune, and what does it all mean for the future of our planet!