Koala Butts Ablaze and the Sweet Relief of the Adaptive Cycle (Episode 25 of Crazy Town)

Imagine a bold global policy mandating regions to mobilize every citizen to plant just one tree per year. With a global population exceeding 8 billion, this simple act would translate to planting over 8 billion trees annually—far exceeding the current rate of loss and driving progress toward restoration goals.

If we want to bring universal school meals to all children, regardless of income, it’s going to take a combination of imagination, tolerance for criticism, and a shift in how we consider this issue.

In this special episode, Nate is joined by toxicologist Jane Muncke, who provides an in-depth analysis following the final day of discussions in Busan, South Korea. Together, they explore the complex intergovernmental negotiations that have defined the treaty process, as well as the environmental and health policies that have shaped these conversations in recent years.