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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Journalist Kevin Fedarko chronicles an ambitious and transformative journey with Nat Geo photographer Pete McBride as they attempted a full traverse of the Grand Canyon on foot — a grueling 750-mile trek. The book shares the awe-inspiring natural wonder of the landscape and its immense challenges, while emphasizing its ecological diversity and history, as well as its spiritual significance. -
Asan award-winning photojournalist, Pete Mcbride has covered water around the globe, earning him the “freshwater hero” title from National Geographic. Now he’s set his sights closer to home and is telling the story of the Colorado River through photography, essays and a book titled, "The Colorado River: Chasing Water." -
Author, conservationist and Utah resident, Brooke Williams, talks about his life of adventure and wilderness exploration as well as his new book, "Encountering Dragonfly." The book is Williams account of being drawn into a different kind of relationship with the natural world. -
Dr. Tom Smith from Brigham Young University's Wildlife and Wildlands Conservation Program shares more on the Utah’s Rocky Mountain big horn sheep and efforts to keep the population thriving. -
Traveling from the Amazon to Hawaii, Kenya to Georgia, journalist Kelsey Zimmerman talks to our world's farmers, indigenous leaders, and activists who are working with nature rather than against it to build a better tomorrow for us all. -
This Green Earth takes you on a journey to discover the fascinating world of Orcas with Naomi Rose, marine mammal scientist for the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC. Dr. Rose talks about everything from how orcas create their pods to the reason some teenage whales have become a challenge for boaters. -
Professor of Environmental Studies and Geosciences at Lawrence University, Marcia Bjornerud discusses a new book titled "Turning to Stone, Discovering the Subtle Wisdom of Rocks." -
Award-winning science journalist Judith Schwartz talks about her latest book, "The Reindeer Chronicles - and Other Inspiring Stories of Working with Nature to Heal the Earth." -
Investigative journalist Nadia Hadman joins the program to discuss the uncertain future of researchers who study wildlife, air, land and water across our national parks system. -
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.
