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.
The program 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.
For questions and inquiries, contact the hosts directly at at thisgreenearth@kpcw.org.
This Green Earth is sponsored by:
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Lauren Lockey with Sage Mountain Rescue discusses the local nonprofit's upcoming events. -
Erin Ferguson, president of Save People, Save Wildlife, and Board Treasurer Tom Farkas detail their advocacy and educational efforts surrounding wildlife versus vehicle collisions that occur along Summit County roads and highways. -
Nature Conservancy Director of Youth Engagement Kate Ireland and Lina Gomez, vice president of strategic innovation and youth initiatives for National Geographic, talk about their organizations' efforts to engage the next generation of environmentally conscious youth. -
Environmental scientist, Lumbee tribe member and author Ryan Emmanuel talks about his book "On the Swamp: Fighting for Indigenous Environmental Justice." -
Emily Quinton and Nancy Porter from the Summit County Department of Health talk about the county’s Community Health Assessment and their ongoing program that looks at climate change and public health. -
New York Times bestselling author, David Lipsky describes the dramatic narrative of the long and divisive march of climate science in his book "The Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial." -
David Kinka, senior wildlife restoration manager at American Prairie, discusses his work restoring and monitoring wildlife on the Montana reserve. Kinka also acts as a liaison to scientists conducting research at American Prairie. -
Ann Neville, Utah’s community engagement manager for The Nature Conservancy, discusses their "Wings and Water" program. -
Rebecca Watters, executive director of the Wolverine Foundation talks about the reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado. -
Out of the 700 million gallons of house paint purchased yearly, 75 million gallons go unused and eventually end up in the waste stream.
