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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Naturalist and author Jeremy Mynott discusses his new book, "The Story of Nature," which explores humanity’s evolving relationship with the natural world and asks whether we are its observers, managers or caretakers. -
Local Parkite and longtime arborist, Keith Clapier comes on the show to discuss what factors to consider when choosing a tree species to plant. -
Kahea Pacheco of the Women’s Earth Alliance discusses how the organization empowers women leaders on the frontlines of the climate crisis through people-first, regionally-led programs that promote environmental, social and economic justice. -
Trish Kenlon, founder of Sustainable Career Pathways and president of the Utah Sustainable Business Network, helps professionals transition into climate and sustainability careers while supporting hundreds of Utah organizations in advancing sustainable business practices. -
The Nature Conservancy’s Director of Youth Engagement, Kate Ireland and extern Marie Taylor speak about externship programs offered at the conservancy and Marie's completed externship on the California sea otter. -
Kyle and Trevor Ritland share how they turned their father’s bedtime stories into an extensive investigation into Costa Rica’s golden toad after it was presumed extinct. They dive into a deeper story about ecological grief, overlooked local wisdom and the possibility that hope still lingers in the cloud forest. -
Renowned writer and journalist John Vailliant talks about his most recent book, "Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World," in which he describes the science of fire and forest heath, the fascinating relationships between humans and fire and the future of fire-related disasters. -
Naturalist and writer Eric Eaton talks about one of the most misunderstood insects — the wasp. Wasps are incredibly diverse and can thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. -
Award-winning environmental journalist Erica Gies shares her book, "Water Always Wins: Thriving in an Age of Drought and Deluge," which centers around the question of what does water actually want? -
Biologist and author Karen Lloyd shares a firsthand account of the hunt for life beneath Earth’s surface in her newest book, "Intraterrestrials: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth."
