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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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."
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Environmental journalist Tara Lohan speaks about her new book, "Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life."Then, world-renowned wildlife biologist Diane Boyd has spent our decades studying and advocating for wolves in the wilds of Montana near Glacier National Park.
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Award-winning cartoonist Peter Kuper talks about his newest page turner "Wish We Weren’t Here: Postcards from the Apocalypse." And, each of these leaders in sustainability bring us tips and tricks to have a more sustainable holiday season: Kimberley Flores from FulFILLed Co., Tom Bishop, CEO of Paleblue Batteries and Lizzie Horvitz of Finch.
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Discovery Channel Executive Producer and author James Campbell explores the world of one of the wildest creatures left on the planet in "The Heart of the Jaguar: The Extraordinary Conservation Effort to Save the Americas' Legendary Cat." Then, Anna Robertson and Luke Curtain break down the key takeaways from Mountain Towns 2030, the 2025 summit in Breckenridge that zeroed in on actionable climate solutions — from energy resilience and innovative waste strategies to sustainable tourism and keeping communities insurable amid growing wildfire threats and shrinking snowpack.
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Dr. Shirley Strum joins the show to share more on her life’s work with baboons. Dr. Strum is a professor of anthropology at the University of California, San Diego and the Director of the Uaso Ngiro Baboon Project in Kenya. She has just written a new book titled, "Echos of Our Origins: Baboons, Humans, and Nature." -
Former Wall Street Journal reporter and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Roger Thurow shares insights about ways in which farmers around the globe are overcoming the issues and challenges they face every day.
