This Green Earth
Tuesday, 9-10 AM
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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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. -
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. 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. -
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. -
Chris Perkins, Vice President of Programs at Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, shares more about the recently released Trail Map for Rural Development in America, a resource designed to guide federal, state, local, tribal, and philanthropic leaders in harnessing the power of outdoor recreation. -
Climate justice and clean air advocate Meisei Gonzalez of GreenLatinos talks about the work being done by that organization. -
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance's Stewardship Director Jeremy Lynch and Stewardship Coordinator Talitha McGuire talk about the successes of their 2025 Stewardship Programs to date, what is still to come this year and how you can get involved. -
Author Katherine Palmer Gordon talks about her new book, "This Place Is Who We Are: Stories of Indigenous Leadership, Resilience, and Connection to Homelands."
