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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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." -
Recycle Utah’s Jim Bedell and Troy Holding, along with senior manager at AMP Robotics, Sarah Daschbach, talk about the future of recycling. -
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.
