Chris Cherniak

Author Dr. Michael Mann discusses his latest book, "Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth’s Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis."

Donald Anderson is the Director of the US National Office for Harmful Algal Blooms at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. He talks about algal blooms that are growing bigger and more frequent worldwide as ocean temperatures rise.

Donald Anderson, the Director of the US National Office for Harmful Algal Blooms at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, talks about algal blooms that are growing bigger and more frequent worldwide as ocean temperatures rise. (01:37)Then, author Dr. Michael Mann discusses his latest book, "Our Fragile Moment: How Lessons from Earth’s Past Can Help Us Survive the Climate Crisis." (23:35)

Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist who has written a new book, "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet."As our planet’s road network continues to grow, the science of road ecology has become increasingly vital. "Crossings" is a spirited and timely investigation into how humans have altered the natural world—and how we can create a better future for all living beings.

Ben Goldfarb is a conservation journalist who has written a new book, "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet." As our planet’s road network continues to grow, the science of road ecology has become increasingly vital. "Crossings" is a spirited and timely investigation into how humans have altered the natural world—and how we can create a better future for all living beings. (1:27)Then, author Florence Williams discusses her book "The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative." In her writings, Williams takes readers on an intrepid investigation into nature’s restorative benefits. From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to groves of eucalyptus in California, Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity. (26:47)

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)

Matt Paulson from the National Speleological Society's Timpanogos Grotto chapter talks about Utah's incredible caves. Formed over millions of years and home to some of the last unexplored places on earth, caves provide opportunities for education, exploration, recreation and science.

The Utah State Coordinator for the National Parks Service, Brandon Flint, discusses how National Park tourism impacts Utah’s economy. A recent report shows Utah received $2.6 billion in contributions from park visitation.

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)