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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Faculty lecturer for the University of Utah and award-winning photojournalist, Jonathan Duncan joins the show to discuss the Great Salt Lake. -
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. -
Tom Mills of Alpenglow Energy discusses the recent bill passed by Congress regarding the expiration of the solar tax credit. Then, Matthew Boyer, researcher at the University of Helsinki, shares a recent study of the foul-smelling fumes of penguin waste, which could help mitigate the impacts of climate change.
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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 with her new book, "What the Wild Sea Can Be." Then, Sam Bloch comes on to shed light on his book, "Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource."
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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. -
Chris and Claire revisit a conversation with award-winning, best-selling author John Vaillant who penned a highly lauded account of a colossal fire in his book "Fire Weather, A True Story from a Hotter World." Then, Sara Jo Dickens from Ecology Bridge and local mountain bike enthusiast Mike Sczcesny come on to talk about an opportunity to properly help clear out noxious weeds overtaking some of our more popular mountain biking trails on Park City Mountain.
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Sara Jo Dickens from Ecology Bridge and local mountain bike enthusiast Mike Sczcesny talk about an opportunity to properly help clear out noxious weeds overtaking some of the more popular mountain biking trails on Park City Mountain.
