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The potential impacts of penguin poop on climate change

Penguins
Matthew Boyer
Penguins

Matthew Boyer, researcher at the University of Helsinki's Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System, talks about the outcomes of a new study on Antarctic penguins. Well, more specifically, penguin poop. According to the study, the foul-smelling fumes of penguin waste are potentially helping mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Claire is the producer and co-host of This Green Earth and a volunteer DJ on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chris is the co-host of “This Green Earth”, a weekly radio show covering environmental news and issues. Broadcast on KPCW, the NPR affiliate for Park City. He also sits on the boards of Recycle Utah and Summit Community Power Works.