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Conservation and Sustainability

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Conservation and Sustainability Sub-categories:

  • Energy and Renewable Energy (5)
  • Recycling (4)

When Green Energy Turns Toxic: Re-Tooling Solar Panels

>> August 27, 2023

Experts discuss the shift towards recycling solar panels and what more needs to be done to make this energy source truly sustainable.

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Environment, Industry, Local Government, Politics, Recycling, Solar Power, Technology, Waste Management
ListenWhen Green Energy Turns Toxic: Re-Tooling Solar Panels

Elevating Solar Energy

>> August 14, 2022

While current solar energy relies on the sun, scientists are now developing new technology that would allow for 24/7 energy absorption. We speak with an expert about this exciting development and what lies ahead.

topics covered: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Infrastructure and Engineering, Innovation, Solar Power
ListenElevating Solar Energy

The Gift Economy

>> July 10, 2022

There’s more spots to find secondhand items apart from Goodwill or a local antique store. Next time you’re in the market for something specific, go online and search if your area has a Buy Nothing group.

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Recycling, Science and Technology, Technology, Waste Management
ListenThe Gift Economy

How To: Getting Into Gardening This Summer

>> June 5, 2022

Getting started in gardening can seem overwhelming - especially if you have trouble keeping a solo houseplant alive. But with some research and a small investment, the rewards of tending to a garden are life-long.

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Hobbies, Home Improvement, Personal Growth and Development, Urban Planning
ListenHow To: Getting Into Gardening This Summer
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The Future of Ethanol

>> May 15, 2022

Ethanol is a key additive in the gas that powers our cars and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. But with electric cars gaining popularity – how long will this massive ethanol market survive? How are producers making this process more environmentally friendly?

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Farming and Agriculture, International/Global Affairs, Personal Finance, Poverty and Wealth Inequality, Science, Science and Technology, Technology
ListenThe Future of Ethanol

Saving Coral Reefs

>> April 24, 2022

Coral reefs are home to 25% of all marine life – approximately 800,000 species. But these vibrant, colorful landscapes are more than just a home for life; coral reefs are animals themselves.

topics covered: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Ocean Science, Science, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenSaving Coral Reefs
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The Expanding Landfill in Space

>> March 20, 2022

From weather forecasting to cellular coverage to global imaging, we heavily rely on space satellites in our day to day lives. We discuss the serious issue of human-created space debris and what’s being done to curb this problem before it reaches catastrophic levels.

topics covered: Astronomy, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Infrastructure and Engineering, Pollution, Science, Science and Technology, Space Travel and Space Exploration, Technology, Waste Management
ListenThe Expanding Landfill in Space
Many Modes of Transportation - Viewpoints Radio

The Many Modes of Transportation

>> February 13, 2022

Dr. Susan Shaheen, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of California-Berkeley, joins us this week to highlight the country’s current infrastructure and what more needs to be done to promote greater citizen mobility with bikes, scooters and other non-motor modes of transportation.

topics covered: Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Infrastructure and Engineering, Research, Transportation, Urban Planning
ListenThe Many Modes of Transportation
The Endless Drought: Dwindling Water In The West

The Endless Drought: Dwindling Water in the West

>> June 20, 2021

Lake Mead, the reservoir created by the Hoover Dam, is at its lowest levels ever recorded. Drought is not a new problem in the West, but it is getting worse as the years go by. What’s being done to curb water consumption and increase supply so people’s taps don’t run dry?

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Conservation and Sustainability, Drought, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Extreme Weather, Infrastructure and Engineering, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Literature and Writing, Natural Disasters, Public Health and Policy, Public Policy, Public Safety, Science and Technology, Technology, Weather and Weather Forecasting
ListenThe Endless Drought: Dwindling Water in the West
The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conundrum

The Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conundrum

>> May 9, 2021

How often do you buy an item from the store that’s packaged in a plastic container or wrapped in plastic? Daily decisions like these add up and are feeding into the global plastic crisis. Scientists estimate that there’s anywhere between nine to 16 million tons of plastic on the sea floor, polluting the environment, harming species and releasing harmful …

topics covered: Advertising/Marketing and Consumerism, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Health and Medicine, Law/Policy and Enforcement, Pollution, Recycling, Regulation, Waste Management
ListenThe Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Conundrum

The State of Climate Science in the U.S.

>> November 8, 2020

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, greenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere leading to a warmer planet. The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions due to human activities is from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and natural gas for electricity, heat and transportation. In recent years, the increasingly dry and warm climate in the …

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Conservation and Sustainability, Diversity, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Energy and Renewable Energy, Energy Production, Government and Politics, Natural Disasters, Public Policy, Science and Technology, Transportation
ListenThe State of Climate Science in the U.S.

A Shift Towards Sustainable Construction & Design

>> July 26, 2020

Today, a greater number of architects and developers are not only thinking about profit and supply, but the additional - sometimes invisible - factors at play when it comes to new buildouts. These include the true benefits to humans, the environmental toll and the most practical designs that are symbiotic with nature.

topics covered: Art, Business and Entrepreneurship, Conservation and Sustainability, Culture and the Arts, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Infrastructure and Engineering, Science and Technology, Urban Planning
ListenA Shift Towards Sustainable Construction & Design

The Plight of the Strawberries

>> October 20, 2019

Strawberries are ubiquitous across the U.S. Supermarkets in every town stock cartons of fresh strawberries year round at a reasonable price. But this widespread availability may come to a halt in the near future as the industry faces several big challenges: labor shortages, climate change, sustainable farming legislation, etc. We discuss the history of the …

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Education, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Government and Politics, Health and Medicine, History, Labor Rights and Wages, Media and Entertainment
ListenThe Plight of the Strawberries

Plastic, Where Does It All Ultimately End Up?

>> August 25, 2019

Around 90 percent of the plastic we use is left unrecycled and dumped in a landfill. Over time, this waste seeps into our oceans, harming its ecosystems and creating massive islands of floating garbage. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is now more than twice the size of Texas. What small steps can we each take to reduce plastic consumption and get …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Economics and Finance, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Manufacturing, Pollution, Recycling, Science and Technology
ListenPlastic, Where Does It All Ultimately End Up?

How New Concepts Are Increasing Access To Nutritious Food

>> August 18, 2019

You want to eat healthily, but sometimes that’s not always possible. There’s nothing around that’s quick, affordable and above all, hits the spot. We cover how new models are creating a greater number of nutritious options and the challenges that comes with sustaining the profitability of these new systems.

topics covered: Business and Entrepreneurship, Conservation and Sustainability, Economics and Finance, Farming and Agriculture, Food and Nutrition, Health and Medicine, Labor Rights and Wages
ListenHow New Concepts Are Increasing Access To Nutritious Food

Culture Crash: Chronicling the Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl

>> June 9, 2019

We discuss the new HBO miniseries, co-produced with Sky UK, titled “Chernobyl”. The show follows the chronological events of the 1986 nuclear disaster in the Soviet Union and captures the confusion and terror in the days, months and years following the accident.

topics covered: Energy and Renewable Energy, HBO Max, History, Media and Entertainment, Natural Disasters, Nuclear Physics, Streaming Media, TV
ListenCulture Crash: Chronicling the Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl

Greener Gardening During Climate Change

>> April 7, 2019

Gardeners always seek to get the most out of their plants, but some are finding that their plot of land doesn’t produce the way it used to because of wildly changing, extreme conditions—torrential rain, then draught, heat then cold. We talk to two experts who explain ways to increase your garden’s productivity, and how it can help combat climate change.

topics covered: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation and Sustainability, Drought, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Floods, Government and Politics, Natural Disasters, Science and Technology, Travel and Leisure
ListenGreener Gardening During Climate Change

Spiders & Bats: The truth behind the Halloween icons of fear

>> October 28, 2018

Spiders and bats are two of the most indelible symbols of Halloween fear across the country. We talk to experts to get the truth behind these traditionally scary creatures, and hear why neither of them are nearly as scary as we’ve been made to believe.

topics covered: Conservation and Sustainability, Ecology and Ecosystem Management, Fears and Phobias, Halloween, History, Holidays and Traditions, Media and Entertainment, Photography, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenSpiders & Bats: The truth behind the Halloween icons of fear

Saving the Cheetahs

>> February 28, 2016

Cheetahs are the fastest of all land animals – they can reach speeds of up to 70 mph in short bursts. Despite their speed and hunting ability, cheetahs are endangered in Africa and Asia, and don’t breed especially well in captivity. In Africa, they can attack livestock herds for food, and that puts them in danger from the subsistence farmers who need to …

topics covered: Animals and Pets, Conservation and Sustainability, Earth and Environmental Science and Climate Change, Environment, Wildlife Protection and Management
ListenSaving the Cheetahs
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