This Green Earth
Tuesday, 9-10 AM
This Green Earth 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.
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For questions and inquiries, or to inquire about appearing on the show, contact the hosts directly at thisgreenearth@kpcw.org.
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Traveling from the Amazon to Hawaii, Kenya to Georgia, journalist Kelsey Zimmerman talks to our world's farmers, indigenous leaders, and activists who are working with nature rather than against it to build a better tomorrow for us all. -
This Green Earth takes you on a journey to discover the fascinating world of Orcas with Naomi Rose, marine mammal scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC. Dr. Rose talks about everything from how orcas create their pods to the reason some teenage whales have become a challenge for boaters. -
Professor of Environmental Studies and Geosciences at Lawrence University, Marcia Bjornerud discusses a new book titled "Turning to Stone, Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks." -
Award-winning science journalist Judith Schwartz talks about her latest book, "The Reindeer Chronicles - and Other Inspiring Stories of Working with Nature to Heal the Earth." -
Investigative journalist Nadia Hadman joins the program to discuss the uncertain future of researchers who study wildlife, air, land and water across our national parks system. -
Faculty lecturer for the University of Utah and award-winning photojournalist, Jonathan Duncan discusses the Great Salt Lake. He guides us through its storied history to where it stands today, and predictions for its future. -
Matthew Boyer, researcher at the University of Helsinki's Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System, shares a recent study of the foul-smelling fumes of penguin waste, which could help mitigate the impacts of climate change. -
Tom Mills of Alpenglow Energy discusses the recent bill passed by Congress regarding the expiration of the solar tax credit. -
Marine biologist and author Helen Scales shares more about how shells are shaped. And, she walks us through her new book, "What the Wild Sea Can Be." -
Sam Bloch comes on to shed light on his book, Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource.
