Earth Wise Podcast
1) Ocean acidification and sharks
Carbon dioxide emissions from human activities are altering the chemistry of oceans.  As more CO2 is released into the atmosphere, a significant portion of it is absorbed by seawater. This reduce...Show More
2) More floating solar
Floating solar power is starting to gain some traction in the United States.  Installing solar panels on rafts so that they float on water instead of sitting on land allows them to not take up la...Show More
3) Waste colonialism
Plastic pollution is a pervasive environmental problem that manifests itself in multiple ways.  Very little plastic is recycled; most of it ends up in landfills or is burned, both solutions havin...Show More
4) Restored wetlands and climate
Forests are well-known to be major storehouses of carbon in the environment.  Less known but also extremely important are peatlands and wetlands and, like forests, both have suffered declines as ...Show More
5) Return of the frogs
The mountain yellow-legged frog is a species that lives in the mountains of Southern California.  It is listed as an endangered species for protection by the federal government.   Surve...Show More
6) Energy storage in New York isn’t easy
The state of New York has the ambitious goal of having 70% of its electricity come from renewable sources in 2030 and a 100% zero-emission electric grid by 2040.  Meeting these goals is becoming ...Show More
7) Trying to replace neonics
Neonicotinoids – often called neonics – are a class of insecticides that are among the most widely used in agriculture.  They are neuro-active, meaning that they affect the central nervous system...Show More
8) Five-minute car charging
A long-standing complaint about electric cars is the amount of time it takes to charge their batteries.  A decade ago, this was a serious shortcoming.  Even at the fastest chargers available...Show More
9) Melting in Svalbard
Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago north of the mainland.  It is known for its glaciers, tundra, and wildlife – especially polar bears, Arctic foxes, and reindeer.  It is home to the Svalba...Show More
10) Help from elephants in cooling buildings
Elephant ears play a crucial role in keep the giant animals cool. Elephants don’t have significant sweat glands. Instead, they rely on their large ears to regulate body temperature. Their ears make...Show More