This Green Earth is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the environment and environmentalism. Co-hosts Christopher Cherniak and Claire Wiley explore the science, politics, economics and ethics behind the environment, natural resources and sustainability.
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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Award-winning author Sophie Pavelle takes readers on a thrilling exploration of nature's symbiotic relationships in her latest book, "To Have or To Hold." -
Acclaimed naturalist, filmmaker and essayist Priyanka Kumar shares insights from her latest book, "The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit." -
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. -
From world-renowned wildlife biologist to award-winning writer, Diane Boyd has poured her four decade long work of studying wolves into a new book titled, "A Woman Among Wolves." The book recently received the National Outdoor Book Award and the High Plains International Book Award. -
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.
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Award-winning author Sophie Pavelle takes readers on a thrilling exploration of nature's symbiotic relationships in her latest book, "To Have or To Hold." Then acclaimed naturalist, filmmaker and essayist Priyanka Kumar shares insights from her latest book, "The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit." -
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.
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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."
