This Green Earth is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the environment and environmentalism. Co-hosts Christopher Cherniak and Claire Wiley 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.
Christopher Cherniak is an environmental engineer with nearly 30 years experience as an environmental consultant. Claire Wiley is an award winning broadcast journalist. Together, they direct This Green Earth's mission: to educate listeners about the importance of environmental preservation, conservation, and stewardship.
For questions and inquiries, contact the hosts directly at at thisgreenearth@kpcw.org.
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Author Robert McNally talks about his new book about John Muir titled "Cast Out of Eden: The Untold Story of John Muir, Indigenous Peoples and the American Wilderness." -
Author and explorer Jon Waterman talks about his new book, "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis." -
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." -
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 explores how the planet might have looked before human activity diminished its diversity in her new book, "Nature's Ghosts, The World We Lost and How to Bring it Back." -
Audrey Thames from the Environmental Center at the University of Colorado in Boulder speaks about student-led sustainability and provides a slew of tips on how to have a more sustainable Halloween. -
Artist, author, teacher—and TikTok and Instagram creator Geo Rutherford comes on the show to get a little spooky. -
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. -
Esther Gonstalla, award-winning graphic designer, talks about her new book, "Atlas of a Threatened Planet: 150 Infographics to Help Anyone Save the World." -
Author and photojournalist Paola Gianturco talks about her book "Cool," which she created with her granddaughter, Avery Sangster. The book documents the work of women climate leaders globally and how they are showing the way to a livable planet.
