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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Jordan Clayton from Utah Snow Survey shares the latest on the climate and water report from October and projections as we close out the fall season and head into winter. (01:25)Then, a look back at Nell Larson’s time with This Green Earth and her years with the Swaner Preserve & Ecocenter. She also shares what her next chapter will be. (28:15) -
Chris and Nell speak with Scott Weidensaul, naturalist and author, who was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in general nonfiction for his book "Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere With Migratory Birds." (1:08) Then, Mitch Dumke and McKinley Smoot of 3 Springs Land and Livestock come on the show to discuss regenerative farming. (26:07) -
Evolutionary biologist and author Noah Whiteman speaks about his book "Most Delicious Poison: The Story of Nature’s Toxins from Spices to Vices." (1:40)Then author John Perlin talks about his new book, A Forest Journey, The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization (26:14)
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Senior Research Scientist for the National Snow & Ice Data Center, Walt Meier, talks about the results of a recent study that reveals the lowest growth of Antarctic sea ice ever recorded. Emily Quinton with Summit County Health and Alexis Lee with University of Utah Health discuss the recent Climate Change and Physical & Mental Health program. -
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)
