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Chris Cherniak

This Green Earth Co-host

Chris 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.

  • Artist, author, teacher—and TikTok and Instagram creator Geo Rutherford gets a little spooky talking about her first book that she wrote and illustrated called, "Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet." Then, Audrey Thames from the Environmental Center at the University of Colorado in Boulder shares tips on how to have a more sustainable Halloween.
  • 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.
  • Award-winning graphic designer, Esther Gonstalla, talks about her new book, "Atlas of a Threatened Planet: 150 Infographics to Help Anyone Save the World." Then, local 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.
  • 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."
  • Randall Wilson, author and professor of environmental studies at Gettysburg College, talks about his just released book, "A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World’s First National Park." Then, author and photojournalist Paola Gianturco talks about her book "Cool," which documents the work of women climate leaders globally and how they are showing the way to a livable planet.
  • 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.
  • Randall Wilson, author and professor of environmental studies at Gettysburg College, talks about his just released book, "A Place Called Yellowstone: The Epic History of the World’s First National Park."
  • Filmmaker, and founder of Stakeholder Business,Nathan Havey shares more about his documentary "Beyond Zero," which offers an inspirational roadmap for how business can reverse climate change. Then, climate scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe provides insights into her recent visit to Utah, where she highlighted the potential for clean energy solutions in our state.