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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Oscar nominated Director Sara Dosa shares behind the scenes stories of her newest film "Time and Water." Then Claire is joined by filmmakers Biljana Tutorov and Peter Glomazic whose film "To Hold a Mountain" is screening this week at Sundance in the World Cinema Documentary competition. -
Jill Tidman, executive director of The Redford Center, takes a look back at some of the Sundance Film Festival's most powerful environmental films. Then, University of Utah atmospheric scientist Derek Mallia shares a new data-driven modeling tool to help visualize a shrinking Great Salt Lake and what that means for toxic dust along the Wasatch Front.
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We turn to HawkWatch International’s Conservation Science Director, Steve Slater to learn more about the fascinating life of bald and golden eagles. Then climate scientist at the University of California Dr. Daniel Swain joins the show to speak about what’s happening with this winter’s early-season snowpack. We discuss trends in weather and how the mountain west is reacting to a warming world and our current weather conditions.
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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."
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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.
