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Green Arenas
by Inquisitor Media
In a world grappling with escalating plastic pollution, soaring greenhouse gas emissions, and governments misusing taxpayer dollars to contaminate our waters, it’s imperative that activists step up to make their voices heard. We have found ourselves in a Green Arena, where genuine environmental advocates are often silenced by corrupt politicians and powerful corporations. Join hosts Jeremy K., Kim M., and Robert C. as they don their environmentalist uniforms to champion the cause of climate justice. Together, they'll expose the truth, amplify voices, and empower listeners to take action.
Episodes
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Episode 20: Oh Deer, What's Happening Here?
Join by wildlife activists Abby Ivan and Lucy McKernan, Robert examines the controversy surrounding Mill Creek Park’s deer-management program and ask whether repeated culling is an effective or humane solution. They discuss disputed deer counts, the challenges residents face in having their…
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Episode 19: Data Center Public Inquisition
The nightmare of data centers continues, with energy bills soaring and water usage reaching unsustainable levels. We are now monitoring our consumption more closely, while also enduring the ongoing intrusion and disruption these facilities bring to residential neighborhoods across the country....
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Episode 18 : A Toxin Free Temecula
In this episode, co-host Jeremy Hempy speaks with Mariane Konstantaras, leader of Temecula’s Community-Led Movement for Safer Public Spaces. Mariane’s initiative aims to end the routine use of toxic glyphosate herbicides in parks, common areas, and near residential neighborhoods, where chemical...
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Episode 17: Plastic Pyrolysis = Green Washing!
In this episode of Green Arenas, host Robert Carrillo speaks with Cat Adams of Buckeye Environmental Network about the hidden dangers of plastic pyrolysis, a technology often marketed as “chemical recycling.” They unpack how these facilities can function more like plastic incinerators than true...
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Episode 16: Bird Watching is Fun!
Bird watching is considered a sport by some and a hobby by others, but one thing we can all agree on is that there are good and bad ways to do it. Today, host Kim McDonald is joined by Elizabeth from the Queer Birders of Cuyahoga County to discuss the rules of bird watching. Learn how to enjoy...
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Episode 15: The Farm of Many Faces!
Joel Salatin is known as a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. But he takes that last part very seriously. On his daily routine, Joel raises livestock at Polyface Farm in Swoope, Virginia, located in the Shenandoah Valley. The farm's meat is sold through direct...
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Special Episode: The Data Center Nightmare Continues!
Data centers are expanding rapidly, and Robert has important insights to share! Tune in to this special Green Alert as Robert discusses the impact of these data centers and the potential damage they cause. Check this episode of Green Arenas on our website at Episode 14: The LED Problem! Follow...
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Episode 14: The LED Problem!
In this episode, host Robert Carillio examines the effects of LED lights on our brain function and daily lives. He discusses how LED light pollution is linked to stressful situations, including road rage. Additionally, many cities and states have shifted their highway lighting policies from...
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Episode 13: Oil & Gas Waste Needs to Stop!
In this episode, host Robert Carillio explores the environmental impact of the oil and gas industry, focusing on the hazards of oilfield brine. Joined by Anton Krieger, the Organizer of Oil and Gas Waste for Buckeye Environmental Network. the conversation goes over the battle, BEN has fought...
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Episode 12: The Data Centers Nightmare!
Data centers are quietly but profoundly impacting our Great Lakes and rivers. Host Robert Carillio dives into this urgent issue with Helena Volzer, Senior Source Water Policy Manager at the Alliance for the Great Lakes. As data centers continue to grow and multiply, a critical question arises…
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Episode 11: Food Strong!
On this Episode host Jeremy Hempy and Kim McDonald have an insightful conversation with Ursula from Food Strong Cleveland, an organization founded in 2018 by Sara Continenza. Food Strong began with school gardens and a wellness program, growing from 2 to 14 schools and building a Learning Garden…
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Episode 10: Arc of Appalachia!
On this episode of Green Arenas, we’ll be exploring SPRAWL!... Woodland Sprawl, that is! Join host Robert Carillio and guest Nancy Stranahan as they discuss the incredible work the Arc of Appalachia has been doing for the past 30 years to protect and preserve unique wildlands and their ecosystems...
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Episode 9: Chemicals Everywhere!
Chemicals are all around us these days, from the food we eat to the farms that produce it! In this episode of Green Arenas, host Robert Carillio, along with Jeremy Hempy and Kim McDonald, discuss the Ohio Farm Bill, the excessive use of salt on roads during winter and summer, and the widespread…
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Episode 8: Native Yards! - Pt 2.
This is part two of our Native Yards Series. Native landscapes are often viewed as weeds or unsuitable for "high-value" neighborhoods, but many people overlook their incredible benefits for our homes and local wildlife. In this special two-part episode, host Robert Carrilio is joined by Janice...
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Episode 7: Native Yards! - Pt 1.
Native landscapes are often viewed as weeds or unsuitable for "high-value" neighborhoods, but many people overlook their incredible benefits for our homes and local wildlife. In this special two-part episode, host Robert Carrilio is joined by Janice Arch, President of Wild Ones of Greater...
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Episode 6: Noise Pollution Is Real!
Have you all noticed how noisy modern life has become? Noise is everywhere, but some of it is truly harmful to our minds and health. Excessive noise has been linked to sleep deprivation, hearing loss, and even heart disease. The real question is: should noise be the cost of progress? It shouldn’t...
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Special Episode: Stop The Tree Genocide!
The current situation in Cleveland regarding our Tree Canopy is awful. Over the past few months, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has been actively deforesting our highways, a move that raises serious concerns for many Ohioans. This action appears to contradict the promises made by…
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Episode 5: Stop the Fracking!
You may have heard of fracking but not paid much attention to its implications. Hydraulic fracturing, commonly known as fracking, is a controversial method of extracting oil and natural gas from deep underground rock formations. This process involves injecting a high-pressure fluid composed of...
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Episode 4: Really, Puppy Mills?
Join host Kim McDonald as she explores the topic of puppy mills and the misinformation surrounding this issue. Puppy mills are known for their abusive, negligent, and far from sanitary practices, prioritizing profit over puppies' welfare. Resulting in overcrowded, careless, and deadly conditions...
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Episode 3: City Kennels Needs Your Help!
In this episode of Green Arenas, our Guest Host Juan and Host Kim McDonald have the privilege of speaking with Lauren Sammon, the founder of CLE PUPS an initiative dedicated to helping dogs across Cleveland find loving homes and receive the care they deserve. Sadly, many dogs at the City Kennel...
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Episode 2: It's Tree Time!
Join hosts Robert Carillio and Jeremy Hempy as they address a growing environmental crisis: the aggressive tree removal by electrical companies and the lack of action from city officials. Both hosts will go deep into the negative effects on urban ecosystems and explore effective solutions to...
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Episode 1: Don't Be a Litter Shidder!
Join hosts Robert Carillio and Jeremy Hempy as they address the litter problem in our communities. It is time for local officials to take action. Both hosts will go deep into solutions and ways to prevent litter pollution while also encouraging people to stop buying things made of plastics. Learn...
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Green Arenas | Trailer
One planet, countless life forms, diverse communities, and a myriad of ideas, but our window for enacting significant change is closing. Collectively, we each contribute to the environmental challenges we face, yet we also hold the power to reverse these impacts. Welcome to Green Arenas, hosted…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In a world grappling with escalating plastic pollution, soaring greenhouse gas emissions, and governments misusing taxpayer dollars to contaminate our waters, it’s imperative that activists step up to make their voices heard. We have found ourselves in a Green Arena, where genuine environmental advocates are often silenced by corrupt politicians and powerful corporations. Join hosts Jeremy K., Kim M., and Robert C. as they don their environmentalist uniforms to champion the cause of climate justice. Together, they'll expose the truth, amplify voices, and empower listeners to take action.
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