Indy Voices/Water Views: Episode 3 | Beth Ratner Discusses Biomimicry In Eco-Design

Indy Voices/Water Views: Episode 3 | Beth Ratner Discusses Biomimicry In Eco-Design

Author: The Independent Newspaper May 18, 2020 Duration: 17:46

In this episode we hear from Beth Ratner who discusses biomimicry in eco-design, which means looking to nature for inspired ideas. In this episode she shares examples of how we can learn from nature to increase the efficiency of wind farms, how to make concrete carbon neutral, and more. Beth is introduced here by CNN anchor Don Lemon. This episode was previously recorded at The Independent’s Water Views Festival on June 6th 2019 at Guild Hall.


There's a particular rhythm to life on the East End, a blend of pressing concerns and quiet celebrations that defines this community. Indy Voices captures that rhythm in audio, moving beyond the printed page of The Independent Newspaper. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a local gathering, where the conversation is as varied as the landscape. You’ll hear straightforward community news updates, but also longer, unscripted interviews and lively panel discussions that dive into the topics people are actually talking about over coffee or after a town board meeting. That could mean a deep look at local environmental issues one week, followed by a passionate discussion about the real estate market's impact on neighborhood character, or a celebration of a vibrant arts scene the next. This podcast is rooted in the specific concerns and triumphs of East Hampton and its surrounding areas, offering a platform for community leaders and residents alike. It’s less about formal reporting and more about sharing the authentic voices that make this place unique, creating an ongoing audio chronicle of what it means to live, work, and create here. Tune in to hear the stories, debates, and cultural moments that are shaping the East End right now.
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