Chris Cherniak
This Green Earth Co-hostChris is the co-host of “This Green Earth”, a weekly radio show covering environmental news and issues. Broadcast on KPCW, the NPR affiliate for Park City. He also sits on the boards of Recycle Utah and Summit Community Power Works.
He has a total of 35 years experience as an environmental engineer and consultant, including 23 years as a registered Professional Engineer in the states of Florida, Pennsylvania and Oregon. Current registration is within the State of Florida.
Prior to forming own business, served as Vice President for Eco Advisors, LLC, an environmental consulting firm located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Responsible for all design-related documents, drawings and field operations. In addition, managed professional staff including work loads, professional development and performance reviews.
Environmental engineering and consulting experience during the past 35 years includes:
Preparation and Engineer of Record for approximately 600 SPCC Plans for both public and private clients. Design engineer for approximately 245 oil spill control systems at electrical substations located throughout Florida.
Engineer of Record for design, pilot testing, construction and operation of soil and groundwater remediation systems at various privately-owned gas stations throughout southeast Florida.
Field engineer responsible for managing the removal of 140,000 tons of jet fuel-contaminated soil and six (6) 595,000 gallon above-ground fuel tanks at a naval air station in northern Florida.
Assisting the U.S. EPA with technical and regulatory oversight of assessments at Superfund Sites in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and California.
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Environmental engineer Chris Cherniak began the public affairs program This Green Earth on KPCW in 2006. We take a look back at some of the favorite guests and interviews over the years. -
Marine Biologist and National Geographic Explorer Greg O'Corry-Crowe talks about a new study regarding a unique species of freshwater seals. Then, bestselling author Jon Waterman talks about his book, "Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate Crisis".
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Animal Welfare Institute Dr. Naomi Rose takes us into the fascinating world of Orcas… from how the apex predators create their pods to why teenage whale play has become a challenge for boaters. Then Pulitzer Prize finalist David George Haskell illuminates and celebrates the emergence of the varied sounds of our world in his book, "Sounds Wild and Broken."
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Local birder Nate Brown walks us through this year’s local Christmas bird count. Then, Beth Tobin discusses her latest book, "Loving Insects," which details the work of early American artist, naturalist and specimen hunter John Abbott. And award-winning science journalist Judith Schwartz talks about her book, "The Reindeer Chronicles - and Other Inspiring Stories of Working with Nature to Heal the Earth."
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A new book by author and professor Beth Tobin sheds light on American artist, naturalist and specimen hunter, John Abbott. The book is titled, "Loving Insects" and it serves as a reminder of how Abbott's contributions shaped modern science. -
Local birder Nate Brown walks us through this year’s local Christmas bird count. -
Environmental journalist Tara Lohan speaks about her new book, "Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life."Then, world-renowned wildlife biologist Diane Boyd has spent our decades studying and advocating for wolves in the wilds of Montana near Glacier National Park.
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Environmental journalist, Tara Lohan has just released a new book titled, “Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life,” The book details the benefits of dam removal from river restoration to water quality improvement, which in turn has a multitude of affects, including the increase of fish populations that can feed people and restore rights for Native American Tribes. -
Award-winning cartoonist Peter Kuper talks about his newest page turner "Wish We Weren’t Here: Postcards from the Apocalypse." And, each of these leaders in sustainability bring us tips and tricks to have a more sustainable holiday season: Kimberley Flores from FulFILLed Co., Tom Bishop, CEO of Paleblue Batteries and Lizzie Horvitz of Finch.
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Award-winning cartoonist Peter Kuper talks about his newest page turner "Wish We Weren’t Here, Postcards from the Apocalypse." In it, Kuper deploys bold figures, clever metaphors and some of the best drawings of his career to get his message across.
