Comics in Environmental Education with Alex Hallatt

CarbonSessions

Episode Summary: In today’s episode of CarbonSessions, Jeremy and Rob talk to Alex Hallatt. Alex is a cartoonist and the creator of Arctic Circle, a syndicated comic strip about three penguins who have emigrated to the Arctic.

Jeremy, Rob, and Alex discuss the intersection of sustainability, environment, and art, emphasizing the power of comics in conveying complex ideas through simple panels.

The conversation explores Alex’ journey from biochemistry to cartooning, highlighting the importance of storytelling and art in raising environmental awareness.

They delve into the challenges of daily comic creation, the blend of art and science, and the role of comics in environmental education. Alex's work reflects a commitment to highlighting environmental themes and fostering community awareness and action towards sustainability.

To connect with Alex https://www.alexhallatt.com/

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Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Rob Slater and Jeremy Côté.

Rob is from Birmingham in the UK, he is an orthodontist, triathlete, coach and podcaster.

Jeremy is a scientist, an athlete, a coach, and a writer from Québec, Canada.

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The CarbonSessions Podcast is produced and edited by Leekei Tang, Steve Heatherington and Rob Slater.