This Green Earth: Recent Episodes
Chris Cherniak, Nell Larson
This Green Earth is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the environment and environmentalism. Co-hosts Christopher Cherniak and Nell Larson explore the science, politics, economics and ethics behind the environment, natural resources and sustainability. The program includes interviews with local and national experts in the fields of water resources, air quality, environmental policy, fossil and renewable fuels, climate, conservation, ecosystems, agriculture, aquaculture and sustainability.
Acclaimed science writer Ferris Jabr reveals a radical new vision of Earth where lush forests emit dust, pollen and bacteria to summon rain in his new book, "Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life." Then, Miranda Massie, the founder and director of the Climate Museum located in New York City, describes this first of its kind museum which explores the changing climate and how the public can take action to reduce their carbon footprint.
Award-winning environmental journalist Sophie Yeo examines how the planet would have looked before humans scrubbed away its diversity in her new book, "Nature's Ghosts: The World We Lost and How to Bring it Back." Then Andy Szabo, director of the Alaska Whale Foundation, shares insights from a study that sheds light on how humpback whales use tools to enhance their feeding strategies.
Artist, author, teacher—and TikTok and Instagram creator Geo Rutherford gets a little spooky talking about her first book that she wrote and illustrated called, "Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet." Then, Audrey Thames from the Environmental Center at the University of Colorado in Boulder shares tips on how to have a more sustainable Halloween.
Award-winning graphic designer, Esther Gonstalla, talks about her new book, "Atlas of a Threatened Planet: 150 Infographics to Help Anyone Save the World." Then, local Anna Robertson, co-founder of The Cool Down, shares her mission to make it easier for everyone to help themselves while they help the planet. She provides tips on how to be more sustainable in our homes, especially as we move into the colder months.
Randall Wilson, author and professor of environmental studies at Gettysburg College, talks about his just released book, "A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World’s First National Park." Then, author and photojournalist Paola Gianturco talks about her book "Cool," which documents the work of women climate leaders globally and how they are showing the way to a livable planet.
Filmmaker, and founder of Stakeholder Business,Nathan Havey shares more about his documentary "Beyond Zero," which offers an inspirational roadmap for how business can reverse climate change. Then, climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe provides insights into her recent visit to Utah, where she highlighted the potential for clean energy solutions in our state.
Susan Cordone, Park City’s conservation coordinator at the water department, discusses Park City Municipal’s Landscape Incentive Program. Then, Tracy Harden with the nonprofit Citizens' Climate Lobby talks about their upcoming candidate forum. And, a familiar voice returns to the airwaves. This Green Earth catches up with special guest Nell Larsen.
Mike Luers, general manager of the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District, discusses “forever chemicals” like PFAS and biosolids and how they are handled locally and statewide. Then, David Kinka, senior wildlife restoration manager at American Prairie, talks about his work restoring and monitoring wildlife on the Montana reserve, which includes re-wilding bison and the swift fox.
Travel to the Salish Sea off the coast of Washington state and British Columbia to learn more about the Discovery Islands and what one conservationist and island resident is doing to protect them. Then, Ken Goodson, director of the National Civilian Community Corps for AmeriCorps, talks about a new partnership they have with the U.S. Forest Service and what is being done right here in Utah as a result.
Sister Barbara McCracken from the Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica talks about faith-based activism and what a small group of nuns from Kansas is doing in the face of climate change. Then, Kevin Perry from the University of Utah’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences discusses potential health hazards from the Great Salt Lake's dust.
Faith Jolley from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources walks us through the proposed changes to current fishing regulations in Utah, as well as a few other rule amendments. Chris and Claire also speak about the bill that bans thick single use plastic bags in California and their effects on marine wildlife.
Author and wilderness guide Michael Engelhard takes us on a journey through the Arctic and Grand Canyon. Then, Andy Szabo, director of the Alaska Whale Foundation, breaks down a recent study that explores how humpback whales create and manipulate tools to maximize their food intake.
Former Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent, Roger Thurow, explains how farmers around the globe are transforming agriculture. Then, New York Times bestselling author, Amy Stewart, pens a tribute to a group of nature lovers making their lives, and the world, more beautiful one tree at a time in her book, “The Tree Collectors.”
Author Jennifer Ackerman speaks about her latest book, "What an Owl Knows." The book is praised as a must read for bird lovers and arguably the most fact-filled book about owls to date. Then, hydrologist Holly Michael discusses seawater intrusion, or the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast.
Ben Jablonkski from the Good Charcoal Company discusses the why and how behind his sustainable charcoal brand and from Texas to England, author Erika Howsare explains humanity’s relationship with deer in her new book, "The Age of Deer."
Erin Ferguson, president of Save People, Save Wildlife, and Board Treasurer Tom Farkas detail their advocacy and educational efforts surrounding wildlife vs. vehicle collisions and Lauren Lockey with Sage Mountain Rescue discusses the local nonprofit's upcoming events.
Environmental scientist, Lumbee tribe member and author Ryan Emmanuel talks about the fight for indigenous environmental justice, and the Nature Conservancy and National Geographic talk about their organizations' efforts to engage the next generation of environmentally conscious youth.
Emily Quinton and Nancy Porter from the Summit County Department of Health talk about the county’s Community Health Assessment and their ongoing program that looks at climate change and public health. Then, Abrahm Lustgarten discusses his book "On the Move," an account of what a massive population shift might look like in an overheating world.
Author David Lipsky describes the dramatic narrative of the long and divisive march of climate science in his book "The Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial," then David Kinka, senior wildlife restoration manager at American Prairie, discusses his work restoring and monitoring wildlife on the Montana reserve.
Rebecca Watters, executive director of the Wolverine Foundation, talks about the reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado. Then Andrea Nelson, Utah’s community engagement manager for The Nature Conservancy, discusses their "Wings and Water" program that provides a unique, comprehensive educational experience around Utah’s Great Salt Lake wetlands.
Tom Shaub, VP of business development at DecoArt, discusses the company's decision to pursue more sustainable practices for their paint products. Then, Dr. Christina Gerhardt, author and senior fellow at the University of California, Berkeley discusses her latest book, "Sea Change: An Atlas of Islands in a Rising Ocean," in which she weaves together essays, maps, art, and poetry to provide a greater understanding of island nations in a warming world.
Venture into the world of cicadas and unravel some of the mysteries of their biogeography, evolutionary adaptations, and the ecological significance of their cyclical emergence. Then, author Boyce Upholt takes us through the history of the Mississippi River.
Learn about how Park City residents can reduce the amount of waste going into the landfill with Park City Community Foundation’s Eyee Hsu and Andy Hecht.They will discuss the launch of a residential curbside food waste collection as part of its Zero Food Waste initiative.Then, EarthDay.org’s Aidan Charron discusses fast fashion and its effects on our planet, as one of the leading causes of deforestation.
Walt Meier, a senior research scientist at the National Snow and Ice Data Center, breaks down the data and latest developments regarding the 2024 sea ice extent and what this means for our future.Then they revisit a conversation from earlier this year with author and CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti, who discusses his newly released book, "Before it's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America."
Chris and Claire talk noxious weeds with Sara Jo Dicken at Ecology Bridge and how the public can help fight noxious weeds. Then, geophysicist Duncan Agnew discusses a study regarding global timekeeping and global warming.
Award-winning author David Quammen, an American writer who focuses on science, nature and travel, talks about his work over the years and what’s next. Then, Bonnie Monteleone from the Plastic League Project discusses the organization’s latest studies and what they are doing to clean up our oceans.
Award-winning environmental journalist, Zoë Schlanger who speaks about her new book, "The Light Eaters," a deep immersion into the drama of plant life and the complexity of this wild and awe-inspiring world that challenges our very understanding of agency, consciousness, and intelligence.Then, Biologist Naira de Gracia walks us through her new book, "The Last Cold Place – A Field Season Studying Penguins in Antarctica," which offers a dramatic and captivating window into Antarctica and a generation of chinstrap penguins.
In the first half of today's show, Chris and Claire revisit a previous episode featuring Peter Alagona and a discussion on the resurgence of wildlife in American cities (01:24)Then, Daniel Lewis, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Notre Dame, discusses his new book, "Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future" and explores nature and survival told through the lens of twelve remarkable tree species. (31:27)
Cowgirl and conservationist, Heidi Redd, discusses her new book titled, "A Cowgirl’s Conservation Journey: Stories from the Dugout Ranch," which highlights the largest private holding in Bears Ears National Monument. And former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell, who wrote the forward to Redd's book, joins the discussion.Then, Claire and Chris speak with David McGuire from Shark Stewards about the importance of seagrasses and what their decay could mean for our oceans.
Aidan Charron, Director of End Plastic Initiatives with Earthday.org comes on the show to talk about the history of Earth Day and the theme for this year: Planet vs Plastics.Then, author Jade Sasser speaks about her recently released book "Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question: Deciding Whether to Have Children in an Uncertain Future."
Citizens' Climate Lobby Wasatch Back Chapter Co-Leader Lauren Barros shares more on a special event at the Jim Santy Auditorium April 10. The Wasatch Back chapter is set to host an evening of film screenings and a panel discussion. The panel discussion will follow the screening of "Going Greenland" and "Downstream: a Backcountry Ski Film about the Shrinking Great Salt Lake." Each film delves into skiing and the effects of climate change. The event begins at 6pm. (01:33)Then, a rebroadcast from January revisits a discussion with award-winning author, Tony Hiss, on his latest book, "Rescuing the Planet, Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth." (8:26)Finishing the show is author and CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti who discusses his newly released book, "Before It's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small-Town America." (29:33)
Utah Snow Survey Supervisor Jordan Clayton provides an in-depth report on the 2023/24 snow season and what it means for the months ahead. Then, explore the Endangered Species Act of 1973 from its inception to the key figures who shaped its history with author, attorney and environmental historian Lowell Baier. He discusses his book "Earth’s Emergency Room: Saving Species as the Planet and Politics Get Hotter."
On the next This Green Earth, Claire & Chris speak with author Abrahm Lustgarten who writes about climate change and writes for New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic and PBS Frontline.In his forthcoming book, “On The Move,” Lustgarten explores how climate change is uprooting American lives and where people will go. Lustgarten’s recent reporting focuses on global migration, demographic change and conflict in response to a warming climate. Then, they speak with Alexa Friedman, an environmental epidemiologist interested in reducing exposure to harmful chemicals. Friedman will walk us through a recent study that talks about pesticides and produce.To end the show, Deeda Seed with the Center for Biological Diversity discusses the Endangered Species Act listing petition for Wilson’s phalaropes, and what it means for the Great Salt Lake's ecosystem.
Author and voice for the natural world, Carl Safina explores how humans are changing the living world and what the changes mean for the planet. His work has won a MacArthur “genius” grant as well as Pew and Guggenheim Fellowships.Then, Heal Utah’s Meisei [May-Say] Gonzalez details the 2024 legislative decisions the organization says will impact our state’s environmental health.
Professor of forest ecology at the University of British Columbia, Suzanne Simard, is at the forefront of plant communication and intelligence research. She explains why trees are vital to each other and to humans. (01:32)And, Utah Geologist Jeremiah Bernau discusses how the Bonneville Salt Flats have shifted over the years, with some of its most dramatic changes in recent decades. (25:50)
Professor Emeritus of Wildlife Science at the University of Washington, John Marzluff, discusses his highly acclaimed book “Gifts of the Crow: How Perception, Emotion, and Thought Allow Smart Birds to Behave Like Humans.”Then, Zach Frankel, Executive Director at the Utah Rivers Council shares his concerns about proposed laws on Utah’s Capitol Hill that he says will lead to development without public oversight or transparency. And Summit County Lands and Natural Resources Director Jess Kirby has updates on the 910 and Ure ranches.
Chris and Claire speak with John Vucetich, a professor of wildlife ecology at Michigan Tech. He is the author of a new book about wolves titled, "Restoring the Balance: What Wolves Tell Us About Our Relationship With Nature." Then, Colette Adkins, Carnivore Conservation Program Director and Senior Attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, joins the show to talk about the fate of gray wolves in the northern Rocky Mountains after they were denied Endangered Species Act protection.
Chris and Claire speak with Recycle Utah’s Mary Closser about the recent Green Business Awards and welcome local award winners Kimberly Flores with Fulfilled and Julie Finnegan from Abode Luxury Rentals. Then, journalist David Owen of the New Yorker discusses his book "Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River."
Author Peter Alagona, Environmental History Professor at UC Santa Barbara discusses his book "The Accidental Ecosystem." It tells the story of how cities across the United States went from having little wildlife to filling, dramatically, and unexpectedly, with wild creatures.Then, Dr. Paddy Sullivan, Director of the Environment and Natural Resource Institute, talks about why Alaska’s rivers are quite literally rusting.
Though many of us may not consider ourselves fans of spiders – jumping spiders are some of the worlds most fascinating and aerobatic arachnids. They are even crooners, singing and dancing to woo mates. Learn more about the wonderful world of jumping spiders with Harvard University’s Paul Shamble on This Green Earth. (01:32)Then award-winning Author Tony Hiss joins the show to discuss his latest book, "Rescuing the Planet, Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth" (28:51)
Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund's Eyee Hsu and Andy Hecht discuss their goal to fully divert food waste from Summit County's landfill by 2030.Then Danielle Nierenberg, President of Food Tank joins the show. Food Tank is a research and advocacy organization that highlights how food and agriculture could be a solution to some of our most pressing environmental problems.
Chris and Claire talk with author and speaker Rob Verchick, one of the nation’s leading scholars in disaster and climate change law and a former EPA official in the Obama administration. He shares more on his latest book, "The Octopus in the Parking Garage." In it, Verchick examines how we can manage the risks that we can no longer avoid, laying out our options as we face the climate crisis.Then, the Department of Agriculture is proposing a nationwide plan focused on protecting federal old-growth forests. The proposal would amend all land management plans governing the National Forest System. Garett Rose from the National Resources Defense Council joins the show to discuss this plan.
In the first part of the show, Chris and Claire revisit a discussion with evolutionary biologist and author Noah Whiteman, as he talks about his book, "Most Delicious Poison, The Story of Nature’s Toxins from Spices to Vices."Then author and speaker on climate change politics, Michael Gunter joins the show to talk about his latest book, "Climate Travels."
Tis the season for holiday gatherings and imbibing in various specialty holiday cocktails. In this spirit, we welcome Sara Sargent of Alpine Distilling to This Green Earth. We’ll talk about Alpine Distilling’s sustainability practices across the company, and we’ll hear more about the art of botanical spirits from soil to bottle.Then, Chris and Claire revisit a interview from November with Conservation Science Director Steve Slater for HawkWatch International, who comes on the show to discuss the conservation of bird's of prey.
Research scientist and Utah native Joshua Fisher talks about his new book "Managing Environmental Conflict," in which he provides collaborative approaches to managing environmental disputes. Then, Dr. Erle Ellis, Director of the Anthroecology Lab and Professor of Geography & Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland, discusses the challenges facing our ever warming world and his New York Times Op Ed titled "1.5 Degrees Is Not the Problem."
Chris and Claire talk about the return of the blue whale and its great significance with Dr. Jeremy Kiska, a biology professor at Florida International University and a research associate at the Island Biodiversity and Conservation Centre at the University of Seychelles. Then, on the heels of World Soil Day, they speak with Daniel Rath, a scientist from the NRDC, who explains the effects of neonic pesticides and the impact they're having on soil health and biodiversity.
Author Juli Berwald takes us on a journey through underwater ecosystems that reveal incredible complexities, as well as an uncertain future, in her book "Life on the Rocks." She contemplates the inevitable grief of climate change as well as the beauty of small victories.Then, author David Sedlak outlines informed and hopeful approaches for rethinking our assumptions about the way that water is managed in his book "Water For All: Global Solutions for a Changing Climate."
A rebroadcast of our interview with Dr. Michael Mann who is the director of the Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media at the University of Pennsylvania. Mann is a renowned climate scientist and author of "Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth's Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis." In his book, Mann shares modern lessons that can be found in the history of our climate. (1:08) Then, Chris Cherniak and guest host Carolyn Wawra talk with Summit County Lands & Natural Resources Director Jessica Kirby about the 910 Cattle Ranch land project. (27:59)
This rebroadcast of two favorite This Green Earth interviews features authors Gloria Dickie (01:49) and Douglas Tallamy (24:39).
Utah State Coordinator for the National Parks Service Brandon Flint discusses the effects of National Park tourism on Utah’s economy. (1:26)Then, Matt Paulson from the National Speleological Society's Timpanogos Grotto chapter talks about Utah's incredible caves. (23:56)
Author and conservation storyteller Millie Kerr shares her new book "Wilder: How Rewilding is Transforming Conservation and Changing the World." (01:34)Then Director of the Community and Natural Resources Institute, Jessica Schad, shares the results of a recent survey of 3,750 Utahns about their perceptions of environmental issues of importance to the state. (23:58)
Nell and Chris have an update on the climate related court case involving kids versus the state of Montana. Is Montana denying a child's constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment? Yesterday, a district judge ruled in the kids favor. (1:26)Then, they take a deep dive into Florida’s waters to uncover the why behind the mass bleaching event happening to the state’s coral reefs. They discuss the details and potential fallout from the damage with Jennifer Moore, the Threatened Coral Recovery Coordinator with NOAA Fisheries. (3:38)They end the hour talking conservation with David Livermore, Utah’s State Director for The Nature Conservancy. Livermore discusses the many conservation projects taking place throughout our state and what the organization is focusing on now and in the coming years. (27:23)
Dr. Winifred Frick, Chief Scientist at Bat Conservation International and an associate research professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UC Santa Cruz, explores how populations respond to anthropogenic and natural stressors and how we use science to inform conservation. (01:41)Then, Dr. David Parrott, Assistant Director of the Great Salt Lake Institute, discusses his studies, particularly the halophilic bacteria and fungi found in and around the Great Salt Lake. (24:14)
In her latest book, "Brave the Wild River," science journalist Melissa Sevigny takes readers on a journey down the Colorado River in 1938.Then, U of U vertebrate paleontologist Mark Loewen discusses the excavation of a fossil plant in northeastern Utah that indicates the presence of a humid forest there during the late Jurassic period.
Kim Hersey with the Division of Wildlife Resources talks about bats in Utah. (1:30)Then, Anna Gannet Hallar from the University of Utah’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences talks about a recent U.S. News and World Report study ranking Utah low in the natural environment category. (27:02)
Journalist Gloria Dickie discusses her new book, "Eight Bears: Mythic Past And Imperiled Future."Then Tracy Coppola, the National Park Conservation Association’s Senior Colorado Program Manager, will speak about the overall health of our National Parks.
Julia Olson, the Executive Director of Our Children’s Trust, represents a group of young plaintiffs between the ages of 5 and 22 who filed a lawsuit accusing the state of Montana of violating their constitutional rights as it pushed pro-fossil fuel policies that devastated the environment and impacted their health. It is the first case of its kind. Leif Richardson is a conservation biologist with the Xerces (zer ces) Society for Invertebrate Conservation, where he heads up the California Bumble Bee Atlas, a multi-year community science project to survey the diversity and distributions of 25+ native bumble bee species.
Nell and Chris speak with Alicia Marrs, the Director of Western Water at the National Wildlife Federation. Alicia discusses the recent Supreme Court decision that has narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act. (1:48)Then, Cheryl Fox from Summit Land Conservancy shares information about the connection between land conservation and water in the Great Salt Lake – it starts with the watershed. (25:59)
First Dr. Kimberly Nicholas, an associate professor of sustainability science at Lund in Sweden, discusses her book, "Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World."Then ecologist James Cornett shares his new book "The California Deserts: Then and Now," which uses repeat photography to examine how climate change has impacted arid landscapes.
Sika Gadzanku from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory discusses floating solar panels, the underlying technology, the benefits and potential impacts. Then, marine biology professor and author, Dr. David Scheel shares his comprehensive book about these fascinating sea creatures called "Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of Octopuses."
Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers gives an update on how the ongoing melt is impacting operations.Then, in celebration of wildflower season, local photographer and author, Robert Hedges talks about his book, "Wildflowers of Park City, Utah."
Project Manager Sara Jo Dickens and Weed Superintendent David Bingham from the Summit Cooperative Weed Management Area discuss the noxious weed population in Summit County and what you can do to help control them.Then, award-winning author Emma Marris shares her new book, "Wild Souls: Freedom and Flourishing in the Non-Human World."
Hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak begin the hour with a short discussion on local wildlife (1:50). Then, Ben Gottesman of the K. Lisa Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at the Cornell Lab talks about bioacoustics, the combination of biology and acoustics that provides insight into the world around us. (14:26)
The Summit County Department of Health has launched a Climate Change and Public Health speaker series to talk about these pressing issues. The first of the three-event program was May 9 and focused on environmental health. Summit County Sustainability Program manager Emily Quinton and Darcy Glenn, researcher with the Woodwell Climate Research Center helped summarize and discuss the results of the first event. (2:06)Then, Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife Resources' Paul Thompson discusses Utah's Endangered Species Mitigation Fund. $4.4 million was recently allocated to 42 projects this year. (28:21)
This Green Earth speaks with Doug Tallamy, professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware and author of "Nature's Best Hope (Young Readers' Edition): How You Can Save the World in Your Own Yard." (2:23) Then, a rebroadcast of an interview with environmental and science journalist Michelle Nijhuis about her book "Beloved Beasts: Fighting for Life in an Age of Extinction." (24:01)
North Coast Regional Director for California Trout Darren Mierau describes what removing two aging dams from the endangered Eel River could mean for the salmon population. (2:09) Then, David Andrews, a senior scientist with the Environmental Working Group, discusses the growing impacts PFAS compounds of on our environment and ecosystems. (24:14)
UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center's Geoffrey Schladow talks about the resurgence of native zooplankton in Lake Tahoe and what that means for its health and clarity (2:08). Then, Summit County Storm Water Manager Kelsey Christiansen talks about flooding issues and the current state of Summit County's storm water management system (26:02).
Learn about the origins and historical significance of Earth Day with Michael Karapetian, the Great Global Cleanup Coordinator at earthday.org. Next, Kimball Art Center curator Nancy Stoaks shares the latest exhibition that opens on Earth Day, April 22. "Between Life and Land: Identity" examines the role our values, practices, histories and fictions play in shaping and re-shaping the environments we call home. Then, hear about local Earth Day activities.
Acclaimed National Geographic photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride will be speaking at an event hosted by the Park City Community Foundation’s Climate Fund this month. Then, Matt Cahill of The Nature Conservancy talks about the various factors contributing to the sagebrush sea's reduction to half of its historical range.
Ecology Bridge's Sara Jo Dickens and Elizabeth Cohen, agriculture and natural resources professor at Utah State University, discuss trout-friendly landscaping (2:11). Jordan Clayton from Utah Snow Survey discusses the latest water report and Snowtel findings (27:49). Sara Goeking, a biological scientist with the US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station, speaks to the Great Salt Lake’s evapotranspiration problem (40:58).
Philosophy professor Christopher Preston reveals the mysteries and challenges at the heart of endangered animal population resurgences. (2:21) Then Jonny Vasic with Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment talks about a legal settlement aiming to reduce the burden of vehicle pollution across the country. (15:30) Plus, Bob Deans, director for strategic engagement in the Natural Resources Defense Council, breaks down ConocoPhillips’ massive Willow Project. (26:27)
UCLA scientist and affiliate with NASA’s jet propulsion laboratory, Bin Guan, discusses the new ranking system assigned to atmospheric rivers that is similar to hurricane rankings. (2:16) Brian Steed from Utah State University’s Institute for Land, Water and Air talks about its engagement with policy makers, current priorities and the institute’s plans moving forward. (23:59)
Dan Egan discusses his book, "The Devil's Element: Phosphorus and a World Out of Balance." It details the perilous but little-known environmental issues of our time.Then, Douglas Tallamy shares "The Nature of Oaks: The Rich Ecology of Our Most Essential Native Trees." In this book, Tallamy explains why the mighty oak tree is one of the most import species of the planet kingdom.
David Bowers, professor of chemistry at Ohio Northern University and law professor David Raack share their expertise on the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio and its chemical consequences.Then, Jeff Hatten, professor of forest soils at Oregon State, talks about carbon storage in soil. Soil is the Earth’s second-biggest carbon storage locker after the ocean. This research shows that moisture in the soil is the key to how well the soil carbon warehouse works.
Australian biologist and author Danielle Clode delves into the extraordinary world of the koala. (01:14) Then Dr. John Francis, a.k.a. the “Planetwalker,” discusses why he gave up vehicles to walk instead and created his nonprofit environmental awareness organization. (23:36)
The global surface temperature for 2022 was the sixth highest since record keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA scientists. Jake Fortune dives into the reasons behind it and possible consequences of such warm temperatures. (01:41) Meisei Gonzales of HEAL Utah talks about the climate concerns the Utah State Legislature is discussing during the 2023 session. (23:38)
University of Massachusetts geosciences professor Julie Brigham-Grette researches glacial geology and Arctic palioenvironments. (01:51) Then, Asha Sharma, organizing committee-director of the Pesticide Action Network North America, explains a new report showing an expected increase in pesticide usage as climate change impacts pest pressures and problems. She shares the findings and what this could mean for the planet. (24:27)
First, award-winning author Leila Philip shares her new book, "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America." (01:58) Then, Zach Frankel breaks down a new bill unveiled last week that would establish unprecedented guidelines for how Utah should respond to the shrinking Great Salt Lake. (27:37)
Emmy-nominated Netflix stars, podcasters and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, a.k.a The Minimalists. Then learn about the world’s first 100% bio-based 3D-printed home. This climate-friendly response to the nation’s affordable housing crisis could be a game changer.
In this weeks This Green Earth , Nell and Chris sit down with ProPublica investigative reporter Mark Olalde who shares how, for the first time, ProPublica has cataloged cleanup efforts at more than 50 sites where uranium was processed to fuel the nation’s nuclear arsenal. (01:33)Even after regulators say cleanup is complete, polluted water and sickness are often left behind. Olalde will share ProPublica’s findings in his new report titled, “The Cold War Legacy Lurking in U.S. Groundwater.”Then Blair Stringham, Migratory Game Bird Program Coordinator at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources joins the show. (24:54)Blair Stringham has worked for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources since 2004 as a Waterfowl Technician, Sage Grouse Biologist, District Biologist, Migratory Game Bird Program Coordinator, and Assistant Section Chief. He currently oversees the management of waterfowl, cranes, band-tailed pigeons, crows, and doves in Utah, and assists with the management of the Wildlife Section for DWR.
Take a deep dive into recycling and what simple actions you can take in the New Year to help curb the use of plastics.And get a look at the whole picture, including what is happening with our plastics here in Summit and Wasatch counties, as well as what is happening on a national scale.
Sierra Magazine Editor Jason Mark with a summary of the year’s most important enviormental stories (01:44)Discussion of the Park City Community Foundation's Park City Climate Fund (27:48)
Western Forest Science manager on saving "threatened" whitebark pine (01:20) Environmental journalist discusses fight against extinction in new book (22:40)
Dr. Kimberly Nicholas, an associate professor of sustainability science at Lund in Sweden, shares her new book, "Under the Sky We Make: How to Be Human in a Warming World." (01:39) Conservation biologist David Shiffman explores the importance of sharks to the world's marine ecosystems. His new book, "Why Sharks Matter," addresses the threats sharks face and what scientists, NGOs and the public can do to support their conservation. (23:32)
Dive into COP27, the UN Climate Change Conference in Egypt, with international climate finance advocate Joe Thwaites from the National Resources Defense Council. University of Pennsylvania professor Jared Farmer, author of "Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees," shares the history of the world’s oldest trees as they’ve been marked by climate and people from prehistory onward.
Dr. Sasha Reed, an ecologist with U.S. Geological Survey, discusses soil restoration. (02:12)Jordan Boersma, a postdoctoral fellow at the Cornell Lab of ornithology, discusses the recent sighting of the critically endangered Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon, which had not been seen for more than 140 years prior to Boersma’s discovery. (23:45)
Nell and Chris dive into the history of animals and humans in North America and take a critical look at the modern conservation movement.
On this This Green Earth we discuss possible cancer-curing corals and how our growing world population is affecting the planet.
On This Green Earth, Chris and Claire hear from a local entrepreneur who has launched America’s first mainstream climate brand.
Executive Director of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, Molly Gezella-Baranczyk, talks about the mission and goals of the organization, the many successes they have had in helping injured wildlife and what someone should do if they find an injured animal while out on the trails. (1:05) Then Ocean Legacy Foundation's Kathryn Anderson discusses the massive amounts of plastic within our oceans and the launch of the foundation's new EPIC Academy. This is a free online educational program that provides individuals, businesses and organizations essential knowledge regarding plastic pollution, cleanup efforts and solutions for creating plastic-free lands and waters. (22:33)
Executive Director of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, Molly Gezella-Baranczyk, talks about the mission and goals of the organization, the many successes they have had in helping injured wildlife and what someone should do if they find an injured animal while out on the trails. (1:05) Then Ocean Legacy Foundation's Kathryn Anderson discusses the massive amounts of plastic within our oceans and the launch of the foundation's new EPIC Academy. This is a free online educational program that provides individuals, businesses and organizations essential knowledge regarding plastic pollution, cleanup efforts and solutions for creating plastic-free lands and waters. (22:33)
This Green Earth hosts Nell and Chris speak with authors Lucy Cooke and Laura Martin, as well as professor and conservationist, Joel Berger.
Today on This Green Earth, Nell and Chris talk salmon repopulation and synthetic biology and biodiversity conservation. (01:52) Joining the first half of the show is Kent Redford, co-author of Strange Natures, an examination of the way we need to think about the intersection between our ability to change DNA, and what it means to be natural.(28:23) Then, Marc Commandatore from the California Department of Water Resources come on to discuss a pilot project to return endangered salmon to their historic habitat, and help them better survive California’s hotter and drier future.
In this episode of This Green Earth , Chris and Nell first speak with (2:31) Toni Westland, the Supervisory Refuge Manager at the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge located in Sanibel Island, Florida. She'll describe how Hurricane Ian impacted the land, plants and animals at the refuge and how, just two weeks later, the refuge is showing signs of recovery.Then, in the second part of the show, (29:43) Julie Wraithmell, Executive Director of Audubon Florida talks about the impact which hurricane Ian had to birds and habitat across those parts of Florida that fell within Ian's path.
In this episode of This Green Earth hosts Nell and Chris will be talking with (01:55) Dave Goulson. Goulson is a Professor of Biology at University of Sussex who has published more than 300 scientific articles on the ecology and conservation of bumblebees and other insects. He has just released a new book called "Silent Earth - Averting the Insect Apocalypse." Goulson will share more on the dramatic decline of insect species and how this can directly impact all life on Earth.Then (25:23) Dr. John Francis a.k.a. the “Planetwalker” comes on the show. Francis is an author and environmental professor. His environmental work began in 1971, when he witnessed an oil spill in San Francisco Bay. It was then that he gave up the use of motorized vehicles and began to walk. He then went on to create the nonprofit Planetwalk, an environmental awareness organization, took a vow of silence for 17 years, and received multiple degrees, including a PhD in Land Resources.
On this episode of This Green Earth , Nell Larson and guest co-host Katy Wang will speak with (0:59) Mindy Wheeler, the rare plants coordinator for the state of Utah. She’ll explain what it means to protect Utah’s native plants, and share the results of their new Utah Pollinator Habitat Grant program.Then (24:40) Heather Watkins of Bold Reuse and Celia Peterson from Park City Municipal Corporation talk about the idea of a circular economy and how this and other ideas will help them approach the city’s stated goal of zero waste by 2030.
Today on This Green Earth, host Chris Cherniak brings back a best of show with (1:02) Yale University lecturer Wake Smith, who teaches a course on climate mitigation. The course syllabus forms the basis of his new book, Pandora's Toolbox: The Hopes and Hazards of Climate Intervention. In it, Smith offers readers an accessible introduction to the hopes and hazards of some of humanity's most controversial technologies. Then (27:17) Dr. David Stoner, Assistant Professor for Wildland Resources at Utah State University. Smith discusses the ever-increasing encounters with wildlife that Utah hikers and campers are having. Stoner provides facts about mountain lions, shares why drought and warming may increase human encounters, and explains how best to handle an encounter.
Today on This Green Earth, Chris Cherniak and guest host Claire Wiley speak with (02:10) Walt Meier, Senior Research Scientist with the National Snow and Ice Data Center who shares the science behind studying Environmental Arctic Change and what the outlook is for Arctic sea ice.Then, (26:18) acclaimed author Ben Rawlence comes on the show to discuss his new book, The Treeline, which takes us along the critical frontier of our warming planet from Norway to Siberia, Alaska to Greenland, to meet the scientists, residents and trees confronting huge geological changes.
In this episode of This Green Earth today's guests are: (00:13) Sageland Collaborative Conservation Ecologist, Janice Gardener, and the Saline Lake Outreach Associate from Audubon, Max Malmquist. They discuss the results of the recent Intermountain West Shorebird Survey. Then, (34:48) Jordan Clayton from Utah Snow Survey breaks down the water report from August and talks about what is forecasted for the fall.
On today's This Green Earth, (30:40) hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak will be breaking down the recent Inflation Reduction Act with Bob Deans, the Natural Resources Defense Council’s Director of Strategic Engagement. (02:00) Also joining the show is Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Living Future Institute. Baker will provide insight into ways we can better live in balance with ecosystems and each other.
In this episode of This Green Earth, Nell and Chris talk with author (1:42) Robyn Metcalfe. This interview is a rebroadcast from February 15, 2022. Robyn talks about her book Humans in Our Food . It paints an in-depth picture of what it means to be human in connection with the food industry. Metcalfe sheds light on some of the stories from her book and talks about why she decided to take on this topic.Then, (18:52) Patrick Lamers with the National Energy Laboratory comes on to discuss a global research effort to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere utilizing new technologies that could be critical in achieving a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions economy by 2050.
On today's This Green Earth, hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak speak with (01:30) Dr. Bonnie Baxter, Director of the Great Salt Lake Institute and biology professor at Westminster College and (27:07) Kevin Perry, Professor of atmospheric sciences at the University of Utah. Over the past decade, the Great Salt Lake has continued to deplete. It is now a third of its original size and recently the last remaining boats were pulled from the Great Salt Lake Marina. The troubled body of water desperately needs more water. These record lows are taking a toll, and the effects are wide reaching. These two environmental experts speak to the issues of this once great lake and what the future holds.
In this episode of This Green Earth, (01:51) Marc Peterson with Citizens Climate Lobby comes on the show to answer the question: What will it Take to reduce global warming and how are we already moving in the right direction? He'll also help explain the details of the $370 billion climate and tax package recently passed by the Senate.Then, (27:49) Andrea Walker, Salt Lake County Director for Agriculture and Natural Resources brings us the buzz on bees. She’ll talk about everything from honey bee biology to the Utah bee keeping community.
On today's episode of This Green Earth hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak speak with : (01:52) Evan Fricke, an ecologist at Rice University. When it comes to keeping pace with a changing climate, plants face a particular challenge, they are quite literally rooted in place. Now, their ability to move to cooler areas as places heat up is being further imperiled by loss of animals which plants often hitch a ride. They discuss a study that shows how technology can step in to predict how quickly plants need to migrate to remain in a climatic zone where they can survive.Then (27:37) Kimberly Flores, owner of FulFILLed Utah comes on to talk about her local business that specializes in low-waste living. At her shop you can reduce, reuse, and refill from a curated selection of eco-friendly personal care items and household cleaning products.
On today's This Green Earth guests include: Zach Schumm, an arthropod diagnostician in the Department of Biology at Utah State University. Chris and Nell speak with Schumm about ticks. In Utah the American dog tick and Rocky Mountain wood tick are the most commonly encountered species and are starting to become most active right now. Then local author, Melissa Marsted, comes on the show to talk about her new book, The Bird that Lives in Paradise. This is Marsted’s ninth book in her Wildlife Adventures for young readers series. Finishing out the show is Ecologist and Founder of Ecology Bridge Sarah Jo Dickens who brings us an update on the success of the recent Garlic Mustard Games.
On this week's This Green Earth, hosts Chris Cherniak and Nell Larson speak with Department of Wildlife Resource’s Bruce Johnson. He comes on to discuss invasive quagga mussels in Utah waters, and what is being done at a State level to protect our lakes, and how you can help mitigate the contamination.
On this week's This Green Earth, hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak speak with special guests including: (01:41) Michelle De Haan, Park City's water Quality and Treatment Manager and Mike Luers, General Manager of the Synderville Basin Water Reclamation District. They join the show to discuss the Annual Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report and water testing. Then (32:20) Kayli Yardley, Statewide Prevention and Fire Communications Coordinator, joins the show to discuss Utah's current wildfire season.
Dr. David Stoner, Research Assistant Professor for Wildland Resources at Utah State University, joins the show to talk about encounters with wildlife. Now that summer is here and more people are hiking and camping, Stoner gives us the facts about mountain lions, shares why drought and warming have the potential to increase human encounters, and tells us the best way to handle an encounter.
Nicholas Mallos, senior director of Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas Program joins the show to discuss the recent ban on single-use plastics in National Parks and the positive outcomes this could have on the health of our oceans, as well as the good example it can set for conservation efforts moving forward.
On today's This Green Earth, hosts Claire Wiley and Chris Cherniak speak with Jordan Clayton (1:42), Supervisor with the Utah Snow Survey and Natural Resources Conservation Service about snowfall, rainfall, soil moisture and water storage levels throughout Utah.Then (24:49), we speak with Andy Davis, research scientist at the University of Georgia, about this data and the life of a Monarch. For years, scientists have warned that monarch butterflies are dying off in droves. New research coming from the University of Georgia suggests that the population of monarchs has remained relatively stable over the past 25 years.Published in Global Change Biology, the study states that population growth during the summer compensates for butterfly losses duet to migration, winter weather and changing environmental factors.
On today's This Green Earth, hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak will be speaking with (01:50) Peter Wilf, a Professor of Geosciences at Pennsylvania State University. He will be discussing the findings of a leaf fossil study that unveiled a prehistoric forest in Brunei. They will uncover how this study relates to investigations in climate change. Then, the hosts discuss (28:21) monarch butterfly populations and how microplastics are impacting pathogens in our oceans. Chris and Nell end the show with (36:07) Mike Sargent to discuss his work as a lobsterman and the future of Maine's lobster industry.
On today's This Green Earth, Nell and Chris speak with (02:45) Mike Luers from the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District. They take a deep dive into the re-use of advanced treated wastewater on private and public properties. Learn what it is, how it works, and the challenges associated with it.Then, (27:17) author Jenny Price comes on the show to talk about her new book, Stop Saving the Planet! The book is described as a short, fun, fierce manifesto for environmentalism that is more fair and less righteous.They end the show speaking about (48:38) how Utah's Division of Wildlife Resources is accepting applications for positions on a regional advisory council.
On today's This Green Earth, we rewind the tapes to play some of our most favorite recent interviews! First is (01:11) author and historian Elena Conis on how dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane (DDT) was sold, mis-regulated and resold. Then, (28:30) Yale University lecturer Wake Smith on the hopes and hazards of climate intervention.
On today's This Green Earth, host Chris Cherniak and guest host Claire Wiley will be speaking with (02:46) biologist turned perfumer, Elise Vernon Pearlstine, who turns our human centered perception of fragrance on its head and investigates plant evolutionary reasons for creating aromatic molecules. Her new book is called Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance. Then, (29:38) Chris and Claire will replay a recent favorite interview: Professor Emeritus William Lowry on National Parks in the Era of Climate Change.They conclude the show discussing Utah's drought.
On today's This Green Earth, Nell and Chris speak with (01:44) New York Times Best Selling Author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul. On the heels of birding week and world migration bird day, Weidensaul will be talking about how climate change is affecting bird migratory patterns and what that means for the birds and the ecosystems they encounter.Then, (30:00) Brandy Smith from Utah Clean Energy will come on the show to discuss the growth of clean energy in Utah and the organization’s 20-year anniversary.
On the next This Green Earth, hosts Nell Larsen and Chris Cherniak (02:12) take us into the world of garlic mustard and Trout friendly landscapes with Ecologist Sara Jo Dickens. Ecology Bridge is hosting its second annual Garlic Mustard games and, this year along with weed pulling, there will be prizes and a food truck party. Last year nearly 2 tons of weeds were pulled.Then, (28:29) Dr. Kelly Kopp, a professor at Utah State University in the Department of Plants, Soils & Climate, joins to discuss her work and the resources the University makes available to our community.
On today's This Green Earth, Nell and Chris speak with: (01:52) author and historian Elena Conis about her new book, How to Sell a Poison: The Rise, Fall and Toxic Return of DDT. This deeply researched book provides a well-articulated explanation of how DDT was sold, mis-regulated and resold. Then, (29:28) Dr. Brian Moench with Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment comes on to talk about the EPA’s recent rejection of a request by the Utah Division of Air Quality to allow a higher ozone.If the EPA would have agreed to the request, then Utahns would have been subjected to higher levels of ozone air pollution.
Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak are the hosts of This Green Earth. This week, (01:58) in celebration of International Dark Sky Week, Paul Ricketts, director of University of Utah's South Physics Observatory, will come on to speak about Utah's upcoming Dark Sky Week events, including telescope workshops and a Star party.Then, they will be speaking with (24:21) Yale University lecturer Wake Smith, who teaches a world-leading course on the topic of Climate Mitigation. The course syllabus forms the basis of his new book, Pandora's Toolbox: The Hopes and Hazards of Climate Intervention.
On today's episode of This Green Earth, Chris Cherniak hosts with Claire Wiley, covering for Nell Larson. In honor of "Earth Week" and the local events happening in our community to celebrate, their guests on the show include, (01:13) Rhea Cone, conservation coordinator at the Swaner Preserve and Ecocenter, (21:12) Kelsey Christiansen, Storm Water Manager of Summit County and (33:52) Kate Mapp of Park City Library on their new Sustainability Resource Center. Chris and Claire have some round table discussion moments with all the guests throughout the show as well.
On this episode of This Green Earth, Nell and Chris first speak with (00:17) Walt Meier, a Senior Scientist with the National Snow and Ice Data Center located in Boulder, CO. Walt brings the latest news and observations on Artic Sea Ice. Then, (23:41) Emily Murphy, author of the new book Grow Now - How We Can See Our Health, Communities and Planet - One Garden at a Time, joins the show. Murphy shares easy-to-follow principles for regenerative gardening.
This Green Earth airs on KPCW at 9am following NPR news and the Local News Hour. Today, Nell and Chris's guests include: (02:23) Professor Emeritus William Lowry, who discusses Requiem for America's Best Idea: National Parks in the Era of Climate Change; a book about our National Parks written by Michael Yochim. Yochim worked as a park ranger for 22 years at Yellowstone National Park, as well as Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Sequoia before he was diagnosed with ALS. While Yochim wrote this book, he used just his eyes and an eye-tracking machine. The book establishes a parallel between the author's terminal illness and the state of the National Parks, and Lowry wrote the forward to the book. (20:59) Jordan Clayton from Utah Snow Survey then joins This Green Earth to speak about the March water report and projections as we head into our warmer months.Nell and Chris end the hour discussing (44:24) Charles Darwin's missing notebooks, taken from Cambridge Library, have been returned more than 20 years later, (46:30) one of their favorite interviews of the past about stolen feathers from the British Natural History Museum, (47:14) the National Weather Service cutting back weather balloon launches, and (48:22) Swaner Ecocenter's event tonight from 7-9pm called Lights Out.
On today's This Green Earth, (04:52) Senior Scientist Charles Paull comes on the show to discuss a new study from Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute that documents how the thawing of permafrost, submerged underwater at the edge of the Arctic Ocean, is affecting the seafloor. Then in the second half of the show, (22:15) Chris and Carolyn replay an interview with Dan Saladino about the world's rarest foods, and why we need to save them.
In this episode of This Green Earth Nell and Chris are joined by award winning science writer (01:41) Nancy Castaldo. She has a new book out called When the World Runs Dry: Earth's Water in Crisis. Water is essential for life on this planet, but not every community has the safe, clean water it needs. Castaldo takes readers from Flint, Michigan to Cape Town, South Africa, to explore the various ways in which water around the world is in danger, and why we must act now. Then, (20:22) Kim Hersey from the Department of Wildlife Resources comes on to talk about the recent capture and release of a wolverine in Utah. This is just the eighth confirmed wolverine sighting in Utah since 1979, and the first capture and release. (47:02) Chris and Nell end the hour talking about Swaner's event Climate Change and Utah's Ski Resorts, a free virtual event on March 22 from 6:30 to 8:30PM.
Guests: Conservationist and Author John W. Reid and Planting Coordinator for Tree Utah, Ian Peisner
Guests: Dr. Leatitia Hedouin, CNRS Researcher and Jaimi Butler, Great Salt Lake Institute Coordinator
Guests: Dave Pacheco, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and Ken Rait, Project Director for US Public Lands and Rivers Conservation for The Pew Charitable Trusts
Guests: Hadley Dynak, Western Hills Gardens and Jordan Clayton, Data Collection Officer for Utah Snow Survey
This week's guests include watershed biologist Preston Brown and winemaker Aaron Weinkauf
Guests: Environmental reporter Mark Olalde and Environmental Working Group Senior Scientist David Andrews
Guests: John Mittermeier, Director of Threatened Species Outreach for the American Brid Conservancy, Rhea Cone from Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter and local birder Nate Brown.
Guests: Jordan Clayton, Snow Survey Supervisor at Utah Snow Survey, and environmental expert Tom Bowman
Guests: Ben Abbott, Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Ecology at Brigham Young University of Plant and Wildlife Services, and Jon Devine, Director of Federal Water Policy with the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Guests: Forestry Expert Kevin Bladon, Sage Mountain Sanctuary Founder Lauren Lockey, and Encaustic Artist Bridgette Meinhold
Guests: Bart Elmore, an award-winning professor and writer who recently penned SEED MONEY, Monsanto’s past and our food future. And, author of Empire of Rubber, Gregg Mitman, an award-winning environmental historian, filmmaker and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
On this episode, Park City Mayor-elect Nann Worel and, Jake Schmidt from the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Guests: Mike Halpert, deputy director of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center and Greg Peters, author of Our National Forests: Stories from America’s Most Important Public Lands.
Guests: Austin Whitman, CEO of Climate Neutral and National Geographic Explorer and author Brian Buma
Zhaoxia Pu, a researcher from the University of Utah talks about the study of fog and Dennis Baldocchi, Professor of Biometeorology at the University of California, Berkeley share how to determine the health of an ecosystem.
This week on This Green Earth, Christy Leavitt, Plastics Campaign Director for Oceana and Jordan Clayton, Data Collection Officer for Utah Snow Survey.
As fire and drought rage across the West, and severe hurricanes and flooding hammer the south and east coast, climate change is front and center, yet still remains a divisive issue.
On This Green Earth, Adrienne Correa, Assistant Professor of BioSciences at Rice University, joins the show.
On This Green Earth, Nell and Chris bring you an inside look at a new type of pavement created from plastics.
On This Green Earth, Nell and Chris turn their attention skyward to talk about migrating birds.