This Green Earth

National Geographic Explorer Dr. Heather Lynch shares her experiences studying penguins in Antarctica.

In his new book, The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet, New York Times best-selling author Scott Weidensaul explores recovery efforts across the globe that are helping bird populations thrive.

Ornithologist and New York Times bestselling author Scott Weidensaul discusses his new book "The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds to Save the Planet," exploring how local and global conservation efforts are helping reverse declining bird populations. Then, National Geographic Explorer Dr. Heather Lynch shares her groundbreaking work using satellite imagery to study penguins and other seabirds in Antarctica.

Learning how to live a more sustainable life with Samuel McMullen the CEO and co-founder of ZeroWaste.Org.

Tracing the history of plastic from a revolutionary invention to a modern environmental threat with micro plastics research scientist Abby Barrows and Utah Valley University Associate Professor Dr. Sally Rocks.

Abby Barrows, a leading microplastics research scientist, and Dr. Sally Rocks, an Associate Professor of Chemistry at Utah Valley University, share their exploration of microplastics in both the ocean and our mountains and efforts to reduce their impacts on the environment and ourselves. Then, Samuel McMullen, the CEO and co-founder of zerowaste.org, talks about how the nonprofit helps people, businesses, and cities take concrete steps towards zero waste.

Utah State University biology professor Dr. Joseph Wilson discusses Utah's native wild bees.

Pepperdine University biology professor Dr. Javier Monzon shares his findings from a new study on urban coyotes.

We speak with Pepperdine University’s Dr. Javier Monzon about coyotes. We’ll discuss the differences between urban and rural coyotes and even a new hybrid subspecies. Then, Dr. Joseph Wilson joins the show to discuss wild bees. Did you know that Utah is home to more than 1,000 species of bees? We chat everything from bee biology to a bees facial recognition abilities, and the best way to help bee conservation in our own backyards.

Zoologist Joanna Bagniewska joins the show to share more about her work and her book The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Creatures. The book presents 100 real, fascinating animals in the style of a medieval bestiary, but with scientific accuracy.