Launch Episode: The Day the Sky Turned Orange

Welcome to the very first episode of PEAS Talk — where we spill the science on Planetary, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences. In this launch, host Esther Oyedele takes you on a journey into the day the sky turned orange. Through vivid storytelling, she unpacks how the 2023 wildfires transformed the air we breathe and revealed just how interconnected our planet really is. From satellites tracking smoke plumes across oceans to the atmosphere that shields us from meteors yet traps our pollution, this episode shows that science isn’t abstract. It’s the story of our everyday lives. PEAS Talk explores the hidden connections within Planetary, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences (PEAS), blending narrative and science to make the complex both accessible and inspiring. Tune in for the start of a podcast that goes beyond the headlines, uncovers the bigger picture, and reminds us why it’s time to give science the microphone. Share your #PEASTalkMoment on LinkedIn or Bluesky using the hashtag. Selected stories will be featured in a future episode. PEAS Talk is made possible in part through generous support from the Geological Society of America’s E-An Zen Geoscience Outreach Grant and the American Geophysical Union’s Voices for Science Fellowship Award, whose commitment to science communication helps bring this podcast to life.   Audio credits Music by: Aleksey Chistilin (Pixabay) Sound Effect by: David Smith (Pixabay) Sound Effect by: Freesound Community (Pixabay) Sound Effect by: Jurij (Pixabay) Sound Effect by: SonixFXSounds (Pixabay) Sound Effect by: Floraphonic (Pixabay) Sound Effect by: Dragon Studio (Pixabay)