Episodes
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Encore: Women, Latinos, and BIPOC Least Represented in Addressing Water Inequities
In August 2025, Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), in conjunction with the University of California, Davis, released a groundbreaking California governance study focused on the CA water sector. The study on Assessing Representation, Access, and Transparency of Decision-Makers in...
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Encore: TerraCycle - Eliminating the Idea of Waste
Tired of recycling frustration? TerraCycle offers a profitable solution for over 400 hard-to-recycle waste streams—from beauty products and candy wrappers to coffee pods and kids' car seats—keeping billions of items out of landfills. Through partnerships with leading global brands, they're...
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A Conversation on AI and STEM Education Problems in Rural Schools from the POV of a Black Woman in Education Leadership
Teacher recruitment and retention is a challenge across the U.S., but the problem is especially challenging for Rural schools. Tune in for a conversation with Teneka Robinson, a K–16 education strategist and researcher focused on STEM teacher pipeline development and workforce readiness, with a...
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A Secret Weapon for Improving Student Outcomes: Better Air Quality
Moving the needle on student achievement is heartbreakingly difficult. A highly successful educational intervention, one that districts might spend thousands of dollars per student implementing, might yield an effect size the equivalent of weeks of learning. Unfortunately, most interventions fare...
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Part 2 - Abiding Hunger - An American Paradox
In the wealthiest country in the world, almost 14 percent of households - that's 48 million Americans, including 14 million children - lack consistent access to affordable nutritious food. How can so much hunger persist in a land of such abundance? Abiding Hunger investigates the four-century...
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Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It
"When people step forward to make the world a better place, almost anything is possible." With these words, lifelong activists Annie Leonard and André Carothers introduce this vibrant, diverse, and inspiring collection of 42 protests and nonviolent movements that helped secure so many of the…
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Encore: Setty and Associates - Expert Engineers Delivering Healthy, High Performing Buildings
Join us as we talk with Raj Setty, President of Setty & Associates, a full-service Mechanical, electrical and plumbing consulting engineering firm headquartered in Washington DC, with 10 offices, specializing in institutional projects, energy modeling, commissioning and high-performance…
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Abiding Hunger - An American Paradox
In the wealthiest country in the world, almost 14 percent of households - that's 48 million Americans, including 14 million children - lack consistent access to affordable nutritious food. How can so much hunger persist in a land of such abundance? Abiding Hunger investigates the four-century...
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Encore: Why Environmental Justice Is Educational Justice
Climate change is amplifying existing inequities that disproportionately affect students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. What's more, these students — many of whom lack consistent access to clean air and water and safe housing — are at greater risk…
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Encore: Here Comes the Sun, a new book from Bill McKibben
From the acclaimed environmentalist, Bill McKibben, Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels...
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What School Plant Managers and Facilities Directors need in order to Manage Indoor Air Quality
Professional school facilities management is a tough job, especially when education budgets are tight. Facilities Directors need support from the entire community in order to ensure school environments are optimized for learning. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management is a vital component of...
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Lessons from the first U.S. school districts with real-time indoor environmental quality (IEQ) sensors in classrooms: benefits, barriers and opportunities
New research from Boston University reveals challenges faced by school districts that were early adopters of collecting real-time indoor environmental quality (IEQ) data in classrooms. With aging buildings, rising temperatures, and limited budgets, school districts in the United States need...
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Our Future Is Clean
Our Future Is Clean is American Cleaning Institute's campaign highlighting the cleaning products industry's efforts toward a clean, sustainable world and to promote consumers' health and well-being. If people are to enjoy a livable tomorrow, behavior must change today – by reducing emissions…
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Prepare Your Home for Fire Season
Our guest today is Nicholai Allen, wildfire expert, active firefighter, & founder of safe soss. Tune in as we talk about why low snowpack in the Pacific Northwest increases wildfire risk heading into summer; the simple prevention steps homeowners should take now; and the biggest vulnerabilities...
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Corporate eWaste Solutions (CEWS)
From datacenters to a few laptops, CEWS has your IT asset disposition (ITAD) covered. Taking time to recycle end-of-life electronics can be the last priority in any business. That's why CEWS offers critical logistics assistance and stress-free options for on-demand or on-going E‑Waste management....
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Jack of All Trades Master of All: Being Multi Gifted in a Singular Gifted Society
Join us as we talk with the dynamic Shannon Rochon about his new book, "Jack of All Trades Master of All: Being Multi Gifted in a Singular Gifted Society." Shannon is a school board trustee in the Wayne-Westland Community School District in Michigan, and founder and executive director of...
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What Brands get Catastrophically Wrong when they talk about Sustainability
In a world where companies are being fined, investigated, and publicly shamed for sustainability claims that don't hold up to scrutiny, Helen Neal is the person behind the scenes helping household names get it right. Helen built an AI platform to stop brands from accidentally greenwashing...
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TerraCycle - Eliminating the Idea of Waste
Tired of recycling frustration? TerraCycle offers a profitable solution for over 400 hard-to-recycle waste streams—from beauty products and candy wrappers to coffee pods and kids' car seats—keeping billions of items out of landfills. Through partnerships with leading global brands, they're...
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Women, Latinos, and BIPOC Least Represented in Addressing Water Inequities
In August 2025, Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), in conjunction with the University of California, Davis, released a groundbreaking California governance study focused on the CA water sector. The study on Assessing Representation, Access, and Transparency of Decision-Makers in...
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Sara Chana Silverstein's New Book - Moodtopia for Kids - Nurturing Emotional Wellness with Nature's Remedies
We're celebrating National Herb Day with Best-Selling Author Sara Chana Silverstein! Sara Chana is a master herbalist (RH, AHG), classical homeopath, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). For over three decades, she has dedicated her life to integrating the intuitive wisdom of natural...
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CA bill would ban 'Forever Chemical' pesticides by 2035
A bill introduced recently would ban the toxic "forever chemical" pesticides that contaminate nearly two in five California-grown non-organic fruits and vegetables, increasing the risk of cancer and other serious health conditions. The bill comes on the heels of test results that showed...
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Setty and Associates - Expert Engineers Delivering Healthy, High Performing Buildings
Join us as we talk with Raj Setty, President of Setty & Associates, a full-service Mechanical, electrical and plumbing consulting engineering firm headquartered in Washington DC, with 10 offices, specializing in institutional projects, energy modeling, commissioning and high-performance…
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Protect Your Kiddos! January is National Radon Action Month
U.S. EPA and the Center for Disease Control urge all Americans to take Radon seriously. You can't see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home or children's school. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the...
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Influential Tribal Confederation Endorses Climate North Star global climate rescue plan
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Tribal Council unanimously endorsed the Climate North Star global climate rescue plan at their regular meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The science-based plan, if implemented, would cause global temperatures to stop rising no later than...
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New Report from American Lung Association on IAQ in Schools
The American Lung Association is pleased to share the Clean Air School Challenge report on state policies on indoor air quality (IAQ) in schools, A Win-Win for Lung Health: How Policies on Indoor Air Quality Make Schools Healthier and More Energy Efficient. This report summarizes the current...
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Child Care Professionals Are on the Front Lines as Climate Change Risks Children's Health and Development
Amid a changing climate and federal rollbacks to disaster relief and preparedness, early educators face an increasingly untenable child care landscape that will require state and local action. Young children and the people who care for them face particular challenges due to the historically...
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Change the Air Foundation
Indoor air quality is a public health issue hiding in plain sight. Tune in as we talk with Kendra Seymour, Vice-Chair & Co-Founder of Change the Air Foundation (501(c)(3)), about empowering families and schools to breathe safer indoor air through education, policy advocacy, and small-scale...
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Why Environmental Justice Is Educational Justice
Climate change is amplifying existing inequities that disproportionately affect students of color, students from low-income backgrounds, and students with disabilities. What's more, these students — many of whom lack consistent access to clean air and water and safe housing — are at greater risk…
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Protecting Children from Extreme Heat in Schools
Schools in many parts of the U.S. are ill-equipped to deal with record-breaking heat during the school year, and that is adversely impacting student health and learning. Tune in as we speak with Autumn Burton, Senior Associate of Climate, Health, and Environment at the Federation of American...
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Here Comes the Sun, a new book from Bill McKibben
From the acclaimed environmentalist, Bill McKibben, Here Comes the Sun tells the story of the sudden spike in power from the sun and wind—and the desperate fight of the fossil fuel industry and their politicians to hold this new power at bay. From the everyday citizens who installed solar panels...
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I Don't Know, Maybe, I Love You: How to De-Polarize Your Family, Business, Country and the World
For over three decades, James Twyman has been a global force for peace, leading millions of people in synchronized peace meditations across the world. As a New York Times bestselling author, he has written 24 books, including The Moses Code, and recorded 22 music albums, selling over 350,000...
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Denali Nalamalapu author of Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance
A spectacular blend of graphic memoir and climate activism, Holler uses contemporary and visceral storytelling to highlight the lives of six frontline resisters to the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Appalachia. Author Elizabeth Rush writes "Few books illustrate what collective resistance looks...
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The Go Green Initiative
Since 2002 the Go Green Initiative (GGI) has worked with school districts to help protect children's health from environmental pollutants and conserve natural resources for future generations. Tune in to learn more about how the GGI accomplishes its mission, and what you can do to get involved!
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LA Unified School District's Commitment to Sustainability
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to becoming the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. They have identified six sustainability focus areas: Energy conservation, water stewardship, education & awareness, high performance...
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Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding…
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Encore: Historic National Investment in Indoor Air Quality in Schools
In 2024, Congress made a historic investment in improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools. The Go Green Initiative (GGI) was one of five organizations nationwide that received funding to help K-12 school districts across the U.S. address this vital issue. On today's episode, Jill Buck…
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Responsible Business & Investing
Today we will discuss responsible business and investing with David Levine, Cofounder & President, American Sustainable Business Network; Alex Wright-Gladstein, Founder and CEO, Sphere; Amberjae Freeman, Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Etho Capital; and Josh Zinner, CEO, Interfaith...
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Center for Green Schools at USGBC
Our guest today is Anisa Heming, Director of the Center for Green Schools, U.S. Green Building Council. The Center for Green Schools (CGS) launched in 2007 and is committed to a vision of green schools for every child. We will discuss what defines a green school and the many resources CGS has to...
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California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide
In January 2025, the LA Wildfires were among the worst climate disasters of our time. The US Green Building Council-California, with support from Arup, has assembled the California Wildfire Rebuilding Guide as a resource for homeowners looking to make critical decisions on their rebuilding…
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L.A. Unified School District Leads the Way in Sustainability
The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to becoming the most sustainable and environmentally-friendly large urban school district in the country. They have identified six sustainability focus areas: Energy conservation, water stewardship, education & awareness, high performance...
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Historic National Investment in Indoor Air Quality in Schools
In 2024, Congress made a historic investment in improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in schools. The Go Green Initiative (GGI) was one of five organizations nationwide that received funding to help K-12 school districts across the U.S. address this vital issue. On today's episode, Jill Buck…
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Businesses Support EPA Safer Choice
A coalition of businesses and organizations representing a broad swath of the economy, including the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA), Change Chemistry, the American Cleaning...
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The Emerald Cities Collaborative's Work for Climate Justice and Economic Inclusion
Join us today as we speak with Meishka L. Mitchell, President & CEO of Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC), a national nonprofit network of organizations working together to advance a sustainable environment while creating sustainable, just and inclusive economies with opportunities for all. We…
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The Center for Environmental Health
Join us as we talk with Tom Fox, Senior Legislative Counsel for the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). We will discuss CEH programs, policies and the work they are doing to protect our health from environmental toxins in everyday products, food and water.
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Businesses Rally to Support EPA's Safer Choice Program
A coalition of businesses and organizations representing a broad swath of the economy, including the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN), the Household & Commercial Products Association (HCPA), Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association (ISSA), Change Chemistry, the American Cleaning...
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Extreme Animal Cruelty Uncovered at Fairlife Dairy Suppliers
Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) has unveiled a disturbing new undercover investigation exposing extreme animal cruelty and environmental violations at Arizona dairy suppliers. ARM has evidence of systemic abuse, including violent beatings of cows and calves, inhumane treatment, and hazardous waste...
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Coca-Cola owned Fairlife Dairy Suppliers Exposed for Extreme Animal Cruelty
Animal Recovery Mission (ARM) has unveiled a disturbing new undercover investigation exposing extreme animal cruelty and environmental violations at Arizona dairy suppliers. ARM has evidence of systemic abuse, including violent beatings of cows and calves, inhumane treatment, and hazardous waste...
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Responsible Business & Investing: The Case for ESG
Today we will discuss responsible business and investing with David Levine, Cofounder & President, American Sustainable Business Network; Alex Wright-Gladstein, Founder and CEO, Sphere; Amberjae Freeman, Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer Etho Capital; and Josh Zinner, CEO, Interfaith...
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Center for Environmental Health
Join us as we talk with Tom Fox, Senior Legislative Counsel for the Center for Environmental Health (CEH). We will discuss CEH programs, policies and the work they are doing to protect our health from environmental toxins in everyday products, food and water.
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Emerald Cities Collaborative's Work for Climate Justice and Economic Inclusion
Join us today as we speak with Meishka L. Mitchell, President & CEO of Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC), a national nonprofit network of organizations working together to advance a sustainable environment while creating sustainable, just and inclusive economies with opportunities for all. We…
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