Green Sense Radio https://greensense.podbean.com We face economic, environmental, and social challenges every day that require sustainable solutions. Entrepreneur, scientist, and author Robert Colangelo talks with experts across a variety of global sectors – Energy, Transportation, Food, Agriculture, Water & Waste Management, Climate, and more. Robert and his guests explore practical, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. You’ll hear objective facts to help you make informed choices so that your lifestyle and business can be more sustainable.

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]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:46:34 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025. All rights reserved. News 1440 episodic We face economic, environmental, and social challenges every day that require sustainable solutions. Entrepreneur, scientist, and author Robert Colangelo talks with experts across a variety of global sectors – Energy, Transportation, Food, Agriculture, Water & Waste Management, Climate, and more. Every week, Robert and his guests explore practical, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. You’ll hear objective facts to help you make informed choices so that your lifestyle and business can be more sustainable. Green Sense Media Green Sense Media No false Support This Podcast https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/1412983/robert-pod_7xt4xt.jpeg Green Sense Radio https://greensense.podbean.com 144 144 Green Llama - Green Sense Minute Green Llama - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/green-llama-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/green-llama-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:46:34 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/799a3d3e-c587-3406-9e72-7aa841323f09 Kay Baker, Founder of Green Llama, says what’s hiding under your sink could be harmful. She shares insights on how consumers can be better educated to buy cleaning products that are safe for your home, your health, and the environment. Visit www.greenllamaclean.com to learn more. 

]]> Kay Baker, Founder of Green Llama, says what’s hiding under your sink could be harmful. She shares insights on how consumers can be better educated to buy cleaning products that are safe for your home, your health, and the environment. Visit www.greenllamaclean.com to learn more. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 69 462 full Solar Vehicle Competition - Green Sense Minute Solar Vehicle Competition - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/solar-vehicle-competition-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/solar-vehicle-competition-green-sense-minute/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:05:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/178039ff-6991-3555-9f1a-55de26493437 Tom Appel, host of the Car Stuff Podcast and publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses the Formula Sun Grand Prix, where engineering students build vehicles from scratch in a solar car competition. 

]]> Tom Appel, host of the Car Stuff Podcast and publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses the Formula Sun Grand Prix, where engineering students build vehicles from scratch in a solar car competition. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 460 full So much as changed - electric vehicles and AI So much as changed - electric vehicles and AI https://greensense.podbean.com/e/so-much-as-changed-electric-vehicles-and-ai/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/so-much-as-changed-electric-vehicles-and-ai/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/5c732be8-6db5-35f9-a405-0a1b6bff26fc After 15 years, the Green Sense Show is wrapping up with Tom Appel, host of the Car Stuff Podcast and publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive. Tom has been the most frequent guest on the show, and he shares his predictions from back then, including Tesla's demise (which didn't happen, of course). He and Robert Colangelo also talk about changes in the EV and hybrid markets, and how the definition of a car has changed. Back when the Green Sense Show started in 2010, green cars were very rare. Now they are everywhere. Tom also discusses AI and autonomous vehicles.

]]> After 15 years, the Green Sense Show is wrapping up with Tom Appel, host of the Car Stuff Podcast and publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive. Tom has been the most frequent guest on the show, and he shares his predictions from back then, including Tesla's demise (which didn't happen, of course). He and Robert Colangelo also talk about changes in the EV and hybrid markets, and how the definition of a car has changed. Back when the Green Sense Show started in 2010, green cars were very rare. Now they are everywhere. Tom also discusses AI and autonomous vehicles.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1786 461 full More Green Jobs - Green Sense Minute More Green Jobs - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/more-green-jobs-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/more-green-jobs-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:02:31 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ead8eecd-4f10-30a5-96b7-dad7e0647cc4 Chelsea Biggs, Chief of Staff at the Illinois Environmental Council, says more clean energy jobs are being created in Illinois. 

]]> Chelsea Biggs, Chief of Staff at the Illinois Environmental Council, says more clean energy jobs are being created in Illinois. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 459 full Clean Energy Opportunities Clean Energy Opportunities https://greensense.podbean.com/e/clean-energy-opportunities/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/clean-energy-opportunities/#comments Tue, 22 Jul 2025 13:59:24 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ba37029c-2790-3d7b-be54-8684bf85fa10 Chelsea Biggs, Chief of Staff at the Illinois Environmental Council, says there are more jobs in the clean energy sector, including jobs in energy efficiency, manufacturing, electric vehicles, wind and solar. The industry continues to grow because it is driven by innovation, public demand, and the urgent need for climate solutions. Chelsea also discusses the Inflation Reduction Act and innovation. 

]]> Chelsea Biggs, Chief of Staff at the Illinois Environmental Council, says there are more jobs in the clean energy sector, including jobs in energy efficiency, manufacturing, electric vehicles, wind and solar. The industry continues to grow because it is driven by innovation, public demand, and the urgent need for climate solutions. Chelsea also discusses the Inflation Reduction Act and innovation. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1683 458 full More Sustainable Mining - Green Sense Minute More Sustainable Mining - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/more-sustainable-mining-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/more-sustainable-mining-green-sense-minute/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:23:58 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/d8a2e2bc-53d8-3bd8-aa94-d33b0831a521 Dr. Brandon Finn is an Assistant Research Scientist of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He says, "Mining is not going anywhere, anytime soon," but the mining industry should be pragmatic as well as compassionate.

]]> Dr. Brandon Finn is an Assistant Research Scientist of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He says, "Mining is not going anywhere, anytime soon," but the mining industry should be pragmatic as well as compassionate.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 457 full Cooking like an EV - Green Sense Minute Cooking like an EV - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/cooking-like-an-ev-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/cooking-like-an-ev-green-sense-minute/#comments Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:35:13 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ab36fe1b-bdba-3250-a4b7-c75a1427db9e Sam D'Amico, founder and CEO of Impulse Labs, has developed a sustainable cooktop and explains how a stove is able to boil a liter of water in 40 seconds using less energy. 

]]> Sam D'Amico, founder and CEO of Impulse Labs, has developed a sustainable cooktop and explains how a stove is able to boil a liter of water in 40 seconds using less energy. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 456 full Reducing Wireless Radiation - Green Sense Minute Reducing Wireless Radiation - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/reducing-wireless-radiation-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/reducing-wireless-radiation-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:42:41 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/5d7dd7a3-10c9-3829-8974-c38a87b9cba6 Joel Moskowitz, director of the Center for Family and Community Health at the University of California, Berkeley, says that we should lower our exposure to cell phones.

]]> Joel Moskowitz, director of the Center for Family and Community Health at the University of California, Berkeley, says that we should lower our exposure to cell phones.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 455 full Harmful wireless radiation Harmful wireless radiation https://greensense.podbean.com/e/harmful-wireless-radiation/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/harmful-wireless-radiation/#comments Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:53:12 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/0c814bd0-3eda-322f-84ef-cc4907bc294b Dr. Joel Moskowitz is director of the Center for Family and Community Health at the University of California, Berkeley. He is one of the nation's top researchers on the public health impacts of wireless radiation and offers helpful advice at his website, saferemr.com. Dr. Moskowitz discusses the harms of cell phones and radiation, and why research is practically nonexistent in the United States. He also explains how the telecom industry attempts to block information, and says people should reduce their exposure to all forms of wireless radiation. 

Photo Source: Getty Images/Scientific American

]]> Dr. Joel Moskowitz is director of the Center for Family and Community Health at the University of California, Berkeley. He is one of the nation's top researchers on the public health impacts of wireless radiation and offers helpful advice at his website, saferemr.com. Dr. Moskowitz discusses the harms of cell phones and radiation, and why research is practically nonexistent in the United States. He also explains how the telecom industry attempts to block information, and says people should reduce their exposure to all forms of wireless radiation. 

Photo Source: Getty Images/Scientific American

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1441 454 full Health report - Green Sense Minute Health report - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/health-report-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/health-report-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:58:17 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/bdb50f9a-1e03-3e4a-bb93-6ed5066e81e3 Carey Gillam, Managing Editor of The New Lede and author of The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice, discusses the Make America Healthy Again report.

]]> Carey Gillam, Managing Editor of The New Lede and author of The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice, discusses the Make America Healthy Again report.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 61 453 full Investigating pesticides and more Investigating pesticides and more https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investigating-pesticides-and-more/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investigating-pesticides-and-more/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:35:12 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/7341e803-c286-3a52-8a57-4dfb798e87a5 Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and author of The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice. She is back on the show to discuss the Make America Healthy Again report, why pesticide makers want immunity, and why regenerative agriculture is in the news. 

]]> Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and author of The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice. She is back on the show to discuss the Make America Healthy Again report, why pesticide makers want immunity, and why regenerative agriculture is in the news. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1179 452 full Successful Waymo - Green Sense Minute Successful Waymo - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/successful-waymo-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/successful-waymo-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:08:16 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/1e12b06e-f8b4-3343-918a-69860e2cf2c1 Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, discusses Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing service. 

]]> Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, discusses Waymo, the autonomous ride-hailing service. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 451 full Waymo: Quiet Success Waymo: Quiet Success https://greensense.podbean.com/e/waymo-quiet-success/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/waymo-quiet-success/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:32:30 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/dca6baf7-a006-3165-98fd-87c406d97fb9 Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, says that Waymo has been "quietly successful." He and Robert Colangelo discuss other disruptive mobility technologies, including autonomous ride-hailing services and how they are different from taxis and Ubers. Tom offers a deep analysis of the Slate EV Truck, whether EVs are still affordable, and why companies are trying to attract younger customers.

(Image source: Waymo)

]]> Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, says that Waymo has been "quietly successful." He and Robert Colangelo discuss other disruptive mobility technologies, including autonomous ride-hailing services and how they are different from taxis and Ubers. Tom offers a deep analysis of the Slate EV Truck, whether EVs are still affordable, and why companies are trying to attract younger customers.

(Image source: Waymo)

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1957 450 full Sustainability Lever - Green Sense Minute Sustainability Lever - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainability-lever-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainability-lever-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:14:10 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/9737b830-a66d-37a8-963d-680bd5fe07ba Shoshannah Lenski, Associate Director at the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan, offers advice for anyone pursuing a career in sustainability.

]]> Shoshannah Lenski, Associate Director at the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan, offers advice for anyone pursuing a career in sustainability.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 449 full Committed to sustainability Committed to sustainability https://greensense.podbean.com/e/committed-to-sustainability/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/committed-to-sustainability/#comments Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:17:47 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/7dafd346-b21a-38cf-8279-13bf16a42ec6 Shoshannah Lenski is Associate Director at the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. She discusses her projects at the Center, which she describes as an "intellectual home" for people who are committed to analyzing systems for the environment and sustainability. She says that she facilitates the information by "translating" the science for the public to understand, and discusses her own professional journey in sustainability. 

]]> Shoshannah Lenski is Associate Director at the Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. She discusses her projects at the Center, which she describes as an "intellectual home" for people who are committed to analyzing systems for the environment and sustainability. She says that she facilitates the information by "translating" the science for the public to understand, and discusses her own professional journey in sustainability. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2008 448 full Chris Kennedy - Green Sense Minute Chris Kennedy - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/chris-kennedy-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/chris-kennedy-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2025 08:04:46 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/5e3a4892-3dfd-37d9-8e27-0a54c304552d This week’s Green Sense Minute features Chris Kennedy, author of Malthus Enigma: Technology, Science and Policy for a Fragile Earth.

]]> This week’s Green Sense Minute features Chris Kennedy, author of Malthus Enigma: Technology, Science and Policy for a Fragile Earth.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 447 full Sustainable hope - Chris Kennedy Sustainable hope - Chris Kennedy https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-hope-chris-kennedy/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-hope-chris-kennedy/#comments Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:45:56 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ad492cb8-0da3-3955-adb2-4ae0585ec046 What makes the earth so fragile? Chris Kennedy is a professor at the University of Victoria in British Columbia and a global expert on sustainability, infrastructure and industrial ecology. He discusses his new book, Malthus Enigma: Technology, Science and Policy for a Fragile Earth, which he hopes will encourage readers about our future.

]]> What makes the earth so fragile? Chris Kennedy is a professor at the University of Victoria in British Columbia and a global expert on sustainability, infrastructure and industrial ecology. He discusses his new book, Malthus Enigma: Technology, Science and Policy for a Fragile Earth, which he hopes will encourage readers about our future.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1581 446 full Tesla's slipping but strong - Green Sense Minute Tesla's slipping but strong - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/teslas-slipping-but-strong-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/teslas-slipping-but-strong-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 27 May 2025 14:41:47 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/f9b0db33-0be1-305b-92a1-b64ae053ca79 Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Tesla with declining sales is resilient.

]]> Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Tesla with declining sales is resilient.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 445 full Is Tesla okay? Is Tesla okay? https://greensense.podbean.com/e/is-tesla-okay/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/is-tesla-okay/#comments Tue, 27 May 2025 14:28:38 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/366123fb-86b4-36b5-b1b3-563019d414ba "It's unlikely that Tesla will go bankrupt anytime soon," says Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions. He says that Tesla is a strong brand, and Teslas are very good vehicles. Sam also discusses his passion for cars and how he became a data analyst. 

]]> "It's unlikely that Tesla will go bankrupt anytime soon," says Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions. He says that Tesla is a strong brand, and Teslas are very good vehicles. Sam also discusses his passion for cars and how he became a data analyst. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1028 444 full Flying Sports Car - Green Sense Minute Flying Sports Car - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/flying-sports-car-green-sense-minute-1747840290/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/flying-sports-car-green-sense-minute-1747840290/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 10:11:30 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/fcb6d152-8f12-3d42-9e3a-ba3b813144c1 Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, says the Switchblade flying sports car is ready to launch. 

]]> Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, says the Switchblade flying sports car is ready to launch. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 443 full Flying sports car is ready to take off Flying sports car is ready to take off https://greensense.podbean.com/e/flying-sports-car-is-ready-to-take-off/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/flying-sports-car-is-ready-to-take-off/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 09:13:59 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/f6a1fc43-e2f6-36a7-ba51-dea06f779a6f We have talked to Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, a couple of times over the past several years about his Switchblade flying sports car. Now Sam is back on the show to say that his 14 years of hard work and perseverance have finally paid off: the Switchblade is going to roll off the production line this year. Sam discusses how he stayed positive, secured funding, and what this means for transportation and communication.

]]> We have talked to Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, a couple of times over the past several years about his Switchblade flying sports car. Now Sam is back on the show to say that his 14 years of hard work and perseverance have finally paid off: the Switchblade is going to roll off the production line this year. Sam discusses how he stayed positive, secured funding, and what this means for transportation and communication.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1804 442 full Automation is here - Green Sense Minute Automation is here - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/automation-is-here-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/automation-is-here-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 10:03:15 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/986703ea-708d-3ed6-8cc3-a31c091f197b Parth Vaishnav, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, describes how automation is changing in different industries. 

]]> Parth Vaishnav, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, describes how automation is changing in different industries. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 441 full The Mobility Revolution The Mobility Revolution https://greensense.podbean.com/e/the-mobility-revolution/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/the-mobility-revolution/#comments Wed, 14 May 2025 09:15:46 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/c25f4ed2-daf5-330f-ba84-c7e9a8c18950 Parth Vaishnav, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, is a leading expert on the systems that shape sustainable transportation. Dr. Vaishnav offers a detailed explanation of the mobility revolution, which includes automation of public transportation, trucks, and vehicles. He also discusses how these changes can affect communities and policy. 

]]> Parth Vaishnav, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, is a leading expert on the systems that shape sustainable transportation. Dr. Vaishnav offers a detailed explanation of the mobility revolution, which includes automation of public transportation, trucks, and vehicles. He also discusses how these changes can affect communities and policy. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1950 440 full Will BYD beat Tesla? Green Sense Minute Will BYD beat Tesla? Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/will-byd-beat-tesla-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/will-byd-beat-tesla-green-sense-minute/#comments Thu, 08 May 2025 07:46:24 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/b20a0a9c-6614-3dec-b2a0-e0eb955cc5e5 Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Chinese EV company, BYD, is ready to surpass Tesla.

]]> Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Chinese EV company, BYD, is ready to surpass Tesla.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 439 full Better than Tesla? Chinese EV company BYD Better than Tesla? Chinese EV company BYD https://greensense.podbean.com/e/better-than-tesla-chinese-ev-company-byd/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/better-than-tesla-chinese-ev-company-byd/#comments Thu, 08 May 2025 07:36:23 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/3c8b68ac-e185-311f-84f3-4cf9bdd121ab The Chinese EV market is taking off. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Chinese EV company, BYD, is doing so well and is a serious contender against Tesla. Sam is an auto information expert, and he discusses how data is collected and analyzed. 

]]> The Chinese EV market is taking off. Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Chinese EV company, BYD, is doing so well and is a serious contender against Tesla. Sam is an auto information expert, and he discusses how data is collected and analyzed. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 962 438 full More clean energy jobs - Green Sense Minute More clean energy jobs - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/more-clean-energy-jobs-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/more-clean-energy-jobs-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:31:53 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/90d10556-eb49-3c7b-a7bc-9eaee6068ad0 Chris Castro, founding director, executive vice president, and chief sustainability officer at Climate First Bank, says clean energy projects are creating more jobs.

]]> Chris Castro, founding director, executive vice president, and chief sustainability officer at Climate First Bank, says clean energy projects are creating more jobs.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 437 full Financing Climate Projects - Chris Castro Financing Climate Projects - Chris Castro https://greensense.podbean.com/e/financing-climate-projects-chris-castro/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/financing-climate-projects-chris-castro/#comments Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:53:17 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/c4a4bfc1-1eb7-3f53-a11b-d91c984caf4e Chris Castro is founding director, executive vice president, and chief sustainability officer at Climate First Bank. He discusses how the bank interacts with customers, net zero operations, climate-based lending, and funding clean energy projects. He also assesses evolving climate change goals, clean energy targets, and the effects of the new Trump administration's policies. Chris was previously on the Green Sense Show, and he describes his professional journey from his work in government to becoming a private sector banker.

]]> Chris Castro is founding director, executive vice president, and chief sustainability officer at Climate First Bank. He discusses how the bank interacts with customers, net zero operations, climate-based lending, and funding clean energy projects. He also assesses evolving climate change goals, clean energy targets, and the effects of the new Trump administration's policies. Chris was previously on the Green Sense Show, and he describes his professional journey from his work in government to becoming a private sector banker.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2722 436 full What went wrong with Telsa? - Green Sense Minute What went wrong with Telsa? - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/what-went-wrong-with-telsa-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/what-went-wrong-with-telsa-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:29:14 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/2556b44b-caf7-3e24-9e1e-b4e28ac72f21 Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses Tesla's declining profits.

]]> Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses Tesla's declining profits.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 435 full Tesla's losses and the future of EVs Tesla's losses and the future of EVs https://greensense.podbean.com/e/teslas-losses-and-the-future-of-evs/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/teslas-losses-and-the-future-of-evs/#comments Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:13:28 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/e55b7619-b9ab-3a39-9764-7e5d81c791ef Tesla's Q1 profits are reportedly down 71 percent. Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, gives us the latest information about Tesla and the future of electric vehicles, how the other companies are doing, fluctuating prices, and how the used and new EV market has developed.

]]> Tesla's Q1 profits are reportedly down 71 percent. Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, gives us the latest information about Tesla and the future of electric vehicles, how the other companies are doing, fluctuating prices, and how the used and new EV market has developed.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1891 434 full Investigating Corruption - Green Sense Minute Investigating Corruption - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investigating-corruption-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investigating-corruption-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:55:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/a94a56d8-b3fd-3c90-807b-5d1c3983f21d Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and author of The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice. 

]]> Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and author of The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 383 full Clean energy is important - Green Sense Minute Clean energy is important - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/clean-energy-is-important-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/clean-energy-is-important-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:53:53 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/9f6ddc43-9def-3497-b417-67ba48174868 Jeff St. John, Director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, explains why clean energy is important.

]]> Jeff St. John, Director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, explains why clean energy is important.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 59 433 full Clean energy and Trump's plans Clean energy and Trump's plans https://greensense.podbean.com/e/clean-energy-and-trumps-plans/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/clean-energy-and-trumps-plans/#comments Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:25:22 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ad3ae778-ac42-357a-8c24-c0ea4c68d48b Jeff St. John, Director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, discusses the Trump administration's new executive orders and policy initiatives, and how they affect various aspects of sustainability efforts, including clean energy, environmental protection, the EPA, and program funding. Jeff also breaks down several issues, including the Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure, energy sources and prices, the implications of "Drill Baby Drill," and a lot more in this informative interview. 

]]> Jeff St. John, Director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, discusses the Trump administration's new executive orders and policy initiatives, and how they affect various aspects of sustainability efforts, including clean energy, environmental protection, the EPA, and program funding. Jeff also breaks down several issues, including the Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure, energy sources and prices, the implications of "Drill Baby Drill," and a lot more in this informative interview. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2541 432 full Hardtech - Green Sense Minute Hardtech - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/hardtech-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/hardtech-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:59:56 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/f121c040-3962-33a4-b30a-c59710c77d71 Kim Blomquist, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at MHub, describes what Hardtech is.

]]> Kim Blomquist, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at MHub, describes what Hardtech is.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 431 full Startup resources and Hardtech Startup resources and Hardtech https://greensense.podbean.com/e/startup-resources-and-hardtech/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/startup-resources-and-hardtech/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:21:49 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/097e8e38-b072-3d5d-8861-66fcaf7a6793 Kim Blomquist is back on the Green Sense show in her new role as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at mHUB, which hosted the HardTech Summit in March. She explains what Hardtech is and shares insights from the summit, which included the annual Revolution Awards. Kim also gives us an update on how startups can access mHub resources including the prototyping lab, the support ecosystem, and funding.

]]> Kim Blomquist is back on the Green Sense show in her new role as Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at mHUB, which hosted the HardTech Summit in March. She explains what Hardtech is and shares insights from the summit, which included the annual Revolution Awards. Kim also gives us an update on how startups can access mHub resources including the prototyping lab, the support ecosystem, and funding.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1459 430 full Sustainable entrepreneurship - Green Sense Minute Sustainable entrepreneurship - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-entrepreneurship-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-entrepreneurship-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:54:52 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/4ac9c0da-b9b0-3efd-96e1-11616db44177 Yasmina Zaidman, Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen, describes how they invest in entrepreneurs to alleviate poverty.

]]> Yasmina Zaidman, Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen, describes how they invest in entrepreneurs to alleviate poverty.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 429 full Helping entrepreneurs to reduce poverty Helping entrepreneurs to reduce poverty https://greensense.podbean.com/e/helping-entrepreneurs-to-reduce-poverty/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/helping-entrepreneurs-to-reduce-poverty/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:30:09 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/480d158a-6f55-3751-9615-818d7199e97a Yasmina Zaidman is the Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen, a non-profit that uses an investment approach to fund entrepreneurs to decrease poverty. Yasmina also describes her career journey and shares advice for people who want to make a sustainable difference in global issues.

]]> Yasmina Zaidman is the Chief Development and Partnerships Officer at Acumen, a non-profit that uses an investment approach to fund entrepreneurs to decrease poverty. Yasmina also describes her career journey and shares advice for people who want to make a sustainable difference in global issues.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2249 428 full Are CEA investors gone? Green Sense Minute Are CEA investors gone? Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/are-cea-investors-gone-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/are-cea-investors-gone-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:21:21 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/688599e7-2ff6-3d8e-ac8d-b8534992d643 Chris Higgins, founder of Urban Ag News, is a third-generation farmer and an expert in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). He explains why investors have lost interest in CEA. 

]]> Chris Higgins, founder of Urban Ag News, is a third-generation farmer and an expert in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). He explains why investors have lost interest in CEA. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 427 full Chris Higgins discusses CEA challenges Chris Higgins discusses CEA challenges https://greensense.podbean.com/e/chris-higgins-discusses-cea-challenges/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/chris-higgins-discusses-cea-challenges/#comments Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:34:46 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/5adcf026-34ff-352e-978a-a7a36ac323dd Chris Higgins is a third-generation farmer and the founder of Urban Ag News. He is back on the show to discuss how controlled environment agriculture (CEA) was once a hotbed for innovation, and why investors have lost interest. He also does a deep dive into the challenges indoor farmers face, including how crops are grown and distributed, and the input costs and labor.

]]> Chris Higgins is a third-generation farmer and the founder of Urban Ag News. He is back on the show to discuss how controlled environment agriculture (CEA) was once a hotbed for innovation, and why investors have lost interest. He also does a deep dive into the challenges indoor farmers face, including how crops are grown and distributed, and the input costs and labor.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2512 426 full Updating urban infrastructure - Green Sense Minute Updating urban infrastructure - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/updating-urban-infrastructure-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/updating-urban-infrastructure-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:20:38 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/9c0d4ffa-5b45-3193-9963-17165971d785 Sybil Derrible, Professor of Urban Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and author of The Infrastructure Book: How Cities Work and Power Our Lives, explains why cities should be more sustainable.

]]> Sybil Derrible, Professor of Urban Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and author of The Infrastructure Book: How Cities Work and Power Our Lives, explains why cities should be more sustainable.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 59 425 full Sustainable urban renewal Sustainable urban renewal https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-urban-renewal/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-urban-renewal/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 12:58:15 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/1c6438b3-04c1-3a3d-ab99-038c98058aa3 Sybil Derrible is Professor of Urban Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he also directs the Complex and Sustainable Urban Networks Lab. We're thrilled to have him back on the show to discuss his new book, The Infrastructure Book: How Cities Work and Power Our Lives. He also offers a deep dive into how urban renewal can be technical and sustainable.

]]> Sybil Derrible is Professor of Urban Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago, where he also directs the Complex and Sustainable Urban Networks Lab. We're thrilled to have him back on the show to discuss his new book, The Infrastructure Book: How Cities Work and Power Our Lives. He also offers a deep dive into how urban renewal can be technical and sustainable.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1915 424 full Used Electric Vehicles - Green Sense Minute Used Electric Vehicles - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/used-electric-vehicles-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/used-electric-vehicles-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:41:04 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/6deccade-7610-3c7a-96ca-8b9682a2e33b Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses why used EVs are affordable.

]]> Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses why used EVs are affordable.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 423 full Buying used EVs - Tom Appel Buying used EVs - Tom Appel https://greensense.podbean.com/e/buying-used-evs-tom-appel/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/buying-used-evs-tom-appel/#comments Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:20:30 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/4ab5db39-419a-3430-b4b3-8f3dc8a4971a We're happy to have Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, back on the show to give advice for buying a used electric vehicle. He describes changes in the auto market, why there are so many used EVs available, where people can buy them and get the best deal, facts about battery life, and more.

]]> We're happy to have Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, back on the show to give advice for buying a used electric vehicle. He describes changes in the auto market, why there are so many used EVs available, where people can buy them and get the best deal, facts about battery life, and more.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1744 422 full Investing for impact - Green Sense Minute Investing for impact - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investing-for-impact-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investing-for-impact-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:56:43 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/c4da07fc-8e0d-38b4-bdc3-9938daa6c758 Laura Fieselman is Vice President of Operations at Salient Predictions, which uses data and machine learning to predict climate trends and weather risks.

]]> Laura Fieselman is Vice President of Operations at Salient Predictions, which uses data and machine learning to predict climate trends and weather risks.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 421 full Impact investing Impact investing https://greensense.podbean.com/e/impact-investing/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/impact-investing/#comments Tue, 25 Feb 2025 18:36:38 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/c57d9d6f-694e-3f3c-917d-0bbfdb419b53 Generating a return on investment and making a social impact: this week Robert Colangelo speaks with Laura Fieselman, Vice President of Operations at Salient Predictions, a startup that is using data and machine learning to predict climate trends and weather risks. Laura explains the capital markets, and thoroughly discusses the specifics of how impact investments are implemented and achieved.

]]> Generating a return on investment and making a social impact: this week Robert Colangelo speaks with Laura Fieselman, Vice President of Operations at Salient Predictions, a startup that is using data and machine learning to predict climate trends and weather risks. Laura explains the capital markets, and thoroughly discusses the specifics of how impact investments are implemented and achieved.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2602 420 full Farmer Buy Local - Green Sense Minute Farmer Buy Local - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/farmer-buy-local-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/farmer-buy-local-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:11:29 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/18399109-93f1-3a72-aafc-bbabee4e3abf This week’s Green Sense Minute features Andrea Matranga, an economic historian at Università di Torino in Italy, who researches how the first agriculture or neolithic revolution was driven by climate change. 

]]> This week’s Green Sense Minute features Andrea Matranga, an economic historian at Università di Torino in Italy, who researches how the first agriculture or neolithic revolution was driven by climate change. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 419 full Agriculture a mistake? Agriculture a mistake? https://greensense.podbean.com/e/agriculture-a-mistake/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/agriculture-a-mistake/#comments Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:47:14 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/55b15799-d213-3528-97b3-7d3ab5c39bad Andrea Matranga, a researcher and economic historian at Università di Torino in Italy, wrote an academic paper, "The Ant and the Grasshopper: Seasonality and the Invention of Agriculture." In this episode, Robert Colangelo and Andrea discuss if agriculture was the worst mistake in the history of mankind, forcing us into sedentary lifestyles, or if it lay the foundation for civilization to flourish.

]]> Andrea Matranga, a researcher and economic historian at Università di Torino in Italy, wrote an academic paper, "The Ant and the Grasshopper: Seasonality and the Invention of Agriculture." In this episode, Robert Colangelo and Andrea discuss if agriculture was the worst mistake in the history of mankind, forcing us into sedentary lifestyles, or if it lay the foundation for civilization to flourish.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1943 418 full Seeing the Universe - Green Sense Minute Seeing the Universe - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/seeing-the-universe-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/seeing-the-universe-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:16:22 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/e321af0b-eac7-3139-8620-58df96a3fde4 Green Sense Media false No 60 417 full Ryan Lynch - Green Bank Observatory Ryan Lynch - Green Bank Observatory https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ryan-lynch-green-bank-observatory/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ryan-lynch-green-bank-observatory/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:56:51 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/35b0f026-6894-3377-bb3e-f21441a80961 Ryan Lynch is staff scientist at the Green Bank Observatory, a $100-million facility that includes the largest steerable radio telescope in the world. It is used to study the galaxy's gravitational waves and objects in our solar system. Ryan talks about the wide variety of science that collects information near Earth, and even billions of light years away. He also describes life in the Quiet Zone and innovations that are transforming our understanding of the universe.

]]> Ryan Lynch is staff scientist at the Green Bank Observatory, a $100-million facility that includes the largest steerable radio telescope in the world. It is used to study the galaxy's gravitational waves and objects in our solar system. Ryan talks about the wide variety of science that collects information near Earth, and even billions of light years away. He also describes life in the Quiet Zone and innovations that are transforming our understanding of the universe.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1664 416 full International Seed Bank - Green Sense Minute International Seed Bank - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/international-seed-bank-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/international-seed-bank-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:14:19 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/2d1b5e87-0e8c-32aa-bacf-bfb2f2978646 Lise Lykke Steffensen, CEO of NordGen, talks about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, where duplicate seeds are stored from around the world.

]]> Lise Lykke Steffensen, CEO of NordGen, talks about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway, where duplicate seeds are stored from around the world.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 415 full The most diverse bank The most diverse bank https://greensense.podbean.com/e/the-most-diverse-bank/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/the-most-diverse-bank/#comments Tue, 04 Feb 2025 09:12:00 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/66562d85-110a-3a6e-9a51-3c65ccfa4eb7 We welcome back Lise Lykke Steffensen, who is soon stepping down from being CEO of NordGen, which helps run the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. She explains why the seed bank is in a remote location, what kinds of seed duplicates are stored there, and how they address climate change and ensure diversity.

]]> We welcome back Lise Lykke Steffensen, who is soon stepping down from being CEO of NordGen, which helps run the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. She explains why the seed bank is in a remote location, what kinds of seed duplicates are stored there, and how they address climate change and ensure diversity.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2073 412 full Sustainable Batteries - Green Sense Minute Sustainable Batteries - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-batteries-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-batteries-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:33:58 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/ae65e580-4ac4-3ce8-a133-b3959730829f Venkat Srinivasan, director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science, explains why he thinks sodium-ion batteries are a more sustainable way to store energy. 

]]> Venkat Srinivasan, director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science, explains why he thinks sodium-ion batteries are a more sustainable way to store energy. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 414 full Battery technology - Venkat Srinivasan Battery technology - Venkat Srinivasan https://greensense.podbean.com/e/battery-technology-venkat-srinivasan/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/battery-technology-venkat-srinivasan/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:31:44 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/82656d20-19df-3d08-9916-9dc4c6e09a03 Venkat Srinivasan is the director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science. He leads a consortium that was recently awarded a $50-million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop sodium-ion batteries. Venkat offers details of a plan for a more sustainable, lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries. He discusses the future of battery technology and where sodium ion batteries fit into game-changing energy storage solutions.

]]> Venkat Srinivasan is the director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science. He leads a consortium that was recently awarded a $50-million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop sodium-ion batteries. Venkat offers details of a plan for a more sustainable, lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries. He discusses the future of battery technology and where sodium ion batteries fit into game-changing energy storage solutions.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1892 413 full Climate Action - Green Sense Minute Climate Action - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/climate-action-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/climate-action-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:37:00 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/07b715dc-11a8-3c8f-b236-e5cc1b9df74d Astronomer Laura Trouille, vice president of science engagement at the Adler Planetarium, discusses a new program that promotes climate action.

]]> Astronomer Laura Trouille, vice president of science engagement at the Adler Planetarium, discusses a new program that promotes climate action.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 411 full Climate education for climate action Climate education for climate action https://greensense.podbean.com/e/climate-education-for-climate-action/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/climate-education-for-climate-action/#comments Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:19:00 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/f7966a4f-fc16-35f1-a303-b73854eab5c7 The Adler Planetarium has recently received a prestigious NASA grant to develop the Climate Change and Me program, which educates youth about climate action. Astronomer Laura Trouille is vice president of science engagement and project team leader at the planetarium and oversaw the NASA grant submission. Nick Lake, manager of Theater Experience and Presentation, describes the interactive Climate Change and Me planetarium show. They also share their professional journeys.

]]> The Adler Planetarium has recently received a prestigious NASA grant to develop the Climate Change and Me program, which educates youth about climate action. Astronomer Laura Trouille is vice president of science engagement and project team leader at the planetarium and oversaw the NASA grant submission. Nick Lake, manager of Theater Experience and Presentation, describes the interactive Climate Change and Me planetarium show. They also share their professional journeys.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2019 410 full 2025 car market - Green Sense Minute 2025 car market - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/2025-car-market-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/2025-car-market-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:18:50 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/3a21f92c-ea43-3bdf-b255-42e948e84a76 Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses the car market in the new year.

]]> Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses the car market in the new year.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 409 full New EVs in 2025 New EVs in 2025 https://greensense.podbean.com/e/new-evs-in-2025/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/new-evs-in-2025/#comments Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:14:23 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/d86ddfff-c7c8-30a5-9603-83c2bf5d6104 We're happy to have Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, back on the show to discuss the green auto trends in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Tom and Robert Colangelo also share their review of the Toyota XLE Camry Hybrid, and discuss various new EVs, hybrids, and trucks. Then Tom takes the Green Sense Quiz about cars, movies, and music. 

]]> We're happy to have Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, back on the show to discuss the green auto trends in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Tom and Robert Colangelo also share their review of the Toyota XLE Camry Hybrid, and discuss various new EVs, hybrids, and trucks. Then Tom takes the Green Sense Quiz about cars, movies, and music. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1834 408 full Pollinators are important - Green Sense Minute Pollinators are important - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/pollinators-are-important-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/pollinators-are-important-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:50:45 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/1dd4bbbc-3ab6-34f1-9ca0-acb7ca0f233c Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, explains why pollinators are important for the ecosystem.

]]> Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, explains why pollinators are important for the ecosystem.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 407 full Abigail Derby Lewis: why pollinators matter Abigail Derby Lewis: why pollinators matter https://greensense.podbean.com/e/abigail%c2%a0derby%c2%a0lewis-why-pollinators-matter/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/abigail%c2%a0derby%c2%a0lewis-why-pollinators-matter/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:36:13 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/52a75a5a-a033-3cf2-b2c1-c1f402e42d9d Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, discusses the crucial role insects and pollinators play in our ecosystem, why bees and butterflies are in decline, and how the community can help support pollinators to thrive.

]]> Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, discusses the crucial role insects and pollinators play in our ecosystem, why bees and butterflies are in decline, and how the community can help support pollinators to thrive.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1972 406 full Life-changing Tea - Green Sense Minute Life-changing Tea - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/life-changing-tea-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/life-changing-tea-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:38:31 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/a7ecd339-649c-3644-a90a-2c8799b3e444 Raj Vable, founder of Young Mountain Tea, left an engineering career to build an equitable and sustainable business that is transforming the tea industry.

]]> Raj Vable, founder of Young Mountain Tea, left an engineering career to build an equitable and sustainable business that is transforming the tea industry.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 405 full Changing the Tea Industry One Cup at a Time Changing the Tea Industry One Cup at a Time https://greensense.podbean.com/e/changing-the-tea-industry-one-cup-at-a-time/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/changing-the-tea-industry-one-cup-at-a-time/#comments Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:17:27 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/761bbcdd-79b7-3b6c-85b8-cd4d2ec7296d Raj Vable, founder of Young Mountain Tea, shares his groundbreaking approach to sustainable tea farming. Raj explains how his innovative business model not only focuses on eco-friendly practices, but also empowers women by giving workers in India a salary and equity in the company, creating a more inclusive, equitable future. 

]]> Raj Vable, founder of Young Mountain Tea, shares his groundbreaking approach to sustainable tea farming. Raj explains how his innovative business model not only focuses on eco-friendly practices, but also empowers women by giving workers in India a salary and equity in the company, creating a more inclusive, equitable future. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2134 404 full How to See Meteor Showers - Green Sense Minute How to See Meteor Showers - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/how-to-see-meteor-showers-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/how-to-see-meteor-showers-green-sense-minute/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:30:19 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/c7f0a951-3e54-3280-b3ab-dde7ffb61d2c Want to know how to catch the next meteor shower? Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, shares her expert tips on how to spot these celestial phenomena in the night sky.

]]> Want to know how to catch the next meteor shower? Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, shares her expert tips on how to spot these celestial phenomena in the night sky.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 403 full Michelle Nichols: Viewing Meteor Showers Michelle Nichols: Viewing Meteor Showers https://greensense.podbean.com/e/michelle-nichols-viewing-meteor-showers/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/michelle-nichols-viewing-meteor-showers/#comments Mon, 23 Dec 2024 15:15:39 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/b70a68da-b6b3-3343-8549-f267e9523dd2 We welcome back Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, who takes us on a journey through the wonders of stargazing. She breaks down the differences between meteors and meteor showers, and gives us fascinating insights into comets, asteroids, planets, and constellations. Want to know how to catch the next meteor shower? Michelle shares her expert tips and advice on how to spot these celestial phenomena in the night sky. 

]]> We welcome back Michelle Nichols, Director of Public Observing at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, who takes us on a journey through the wonders of stargazing. She breaks down the differences between meteors and meteor showers, and gives us fascinating insights into comets, asteroids, planets, and constellations. Want to know how to catch the next meteor shower? Michelle shares her expert tips and advice on how to spot these celestial phenomena in the night sky. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1773 402 full Chelsea Mastrocola explains carbon offset credits Chelsea Mastrocola explains carbon offset credits https://greensense.podbean.com/e/chelsea-mastrocola-explains-carbon-offset-credits/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/chelsea-mastrocola-explains-carbon-offset-credits/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:36:05 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/8b6c8461-0681-368a-b048-de1d0c5a969d Robert Colangelo discusses a controversial market-based solution to reduce the amount of carbon in the environment with Chelsea Mastrocola, Director of Business Development at Brightly. Robert and Chelsea explore the complexity of carbon offset credits and the carbon credit trading market, and how companies navigate the system.

]]> Robert Colangelo discusses a controversial market-based solution to reduce the amount of carbon in the environment with Chelsea Mastrocola, Director of Business Development at Brightly. Robert and Chelsea explore the complexity of carbon offset credits and the carbon credit trading market, and how companies navigate the system.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2214 401 full Carbon Offset Credits - Green Sense Minute Carbon Offset Credits - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/carbon-offset-credits-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/carbon-offset-credits-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:25:59 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/8717bed1-0f23-3250-b2a8-cb638f7ec0f8 Green Sense Media false No 60 400 full China subsidizes manufacturing - Green Sense Minute China subsidizes manufacturing - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/china-subsidizes-manufacturing-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/china-subsidizes-manufacturing-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:03:16 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/de6c87c8-e95c-36f4-922d-c763ab83008b Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act, which offers companies incentives for bringing manufacturing of renewable energy technologies back to the United States, can also affect trade with China.

]]> Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act, which offers companies incentives for bringing manufacturing of renewable energy technologies back to the United States, can also affect trade with China.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 399 full What will happen to clean tech? What will happen to clean tech? https://greensense.podbean.com/e/what-will-happen-to-clean-tech/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/what-will-happen-to-clean-tech/#comments Tue, 10 Dec 2024 17:47:21 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/8b5789e8-d01a-3916-ba81-22ecd12c7bec Jeff St. John, Director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, returns for an in-depth discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its far-reaching effects on both domestic and international businesses. Passed in 2022 under the Biden administration, the IRA provides crucial incentives for companies investing in renewable energy and clean technologies onshore. However, with a new administration taking office in 2025, the landscape could shift dramatically. Jeff also shares insights on the role of China, the impact on jobs, and the complexities surrounding tariffs in this rapidly evolving sector.

]]> Jeff St. John, Director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, returns for an in-depth discussion on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its far-reaching effects on both domestic and international businesses. Passed in 2022 under the Biden administration, the IRA provides crucial incentives for companies investing in renewable energy and clean technologies onshore. However, with a new administration taking office in 2025, the landscape could shift dramatically. Jeff also shares insights on the role of China, the impact on jobs, and the complexities surrounding tariffs in this rapidly evolving sector.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1647 398 full Sustainable water heater - Green Sense Minute Sustainable water heater - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-water-heater-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/sustainable-water-heater-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:52:34 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/013adca6-4e48-327f-b570-5aca006e800d Scott Isaksen, National Sales Director at Essency Water Heaters, describes a sustainable hybrid electric alternative for heating water in your home.

]]> Scott Isaksen, National Sales Director at Essency Water Heaters, describes a sustainable hybrid electric alternative for heating water in your home.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 397 full Scott Isaksen: heating water sustainably Scott Isaksen: heating water sustainably https://greensense.podbean.com/e/scott-isaksen-sustainable-water-heaters/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/scott-isaksen-sustainable-water-heaters/#comments Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:48:57 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/4a970b70-b2eb-3c7c-acd6-f99a5694330a Scott Isaksen, National Sales Director at Essency Water Heaters, describes the company's sustainable alternative for heating water, using a hybrid (tank and tankless) design that uses electric instead of gas. Scott also answers questions about water heaters in the Green Sense Quiz, then discusses the history of the company and how he got involved. 

]]> Scott Isaksen, National Sales Director at Essency Water Heaters, describes the company's sustainable alternative for heating water, using a hybrid (tank and tankless) design that uses electric instead of gas. Scott also answers questions about water heaters in the Green Sense Quiz, then discusses the history of the company and how he got involved. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1105 396 full Robots on Farms - Green Sense Minute Robots on Farms - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/robots-on-farms-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/robots-on-farms-green-sense-minute/#comments Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:02:00 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/9b97712f-e691-3503-87df-e8968d0845ee Eric Adamson, co-founder and CEO of Tortuga AgTech, discusses his company's robotic strawberry harvester.

]]> Eric Adamson, co-founder and CEO of Tortuga AgTech, discusses his company's robotic strawberry harvester.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 395 full Seasonal Gas - Green Sense Minute Seasonal Gas - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/seasonal-gas-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/seasonal-gas-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:31 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/4136dc05-6709-3d52-ae80-9a4192f658fe Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses the two types of seasonally formulated gas.

]]> Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses the two types of seasonally formulated gas.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 394 full Gas, hot dogs, and an EV test drive Gas, hot dogs, and an EV test drive https://greensense.podbean.com/e/gas-hot-dogs-and-an-ev-test-drive/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/gas-hot-dogs-and-an-ev-test-drive/#comments Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:32:47 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/af9a1054-c628-3dbb-bd89-321d9be93230 Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses seasonally formulated gas and a legacy brand's new vehicle. Then Tom takes the Green Sense Quiz about hot dogs before sharing his review of the 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring electric vehicle; he and Robert Colangelo test drove the Solterra after eating hot dogs at Superdawg.

]]> Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses seasonally formulated gas and a legacy brand's new vehicle. Then Tom takes the Green Sense Quiz about hot dogs before sharing his review of the 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring electric vehicle; he and Robert Colangelo test drove the Solterra after eating hot dogs at Superdawg.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1974 393 full Indoor farming - Green Sense Minute Indoor farming - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/indoor-farming-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/indoor-farming-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:27:27 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/abe79def-b078-3cec-bf13-90c25d74b0ff Gene Giacomelli, Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, gives advice for indoor urban farming.

]]> Gene Giacomelli, Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, gives advice for indoor urban farming.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 392 full Gene Giacomelli - indoor farming Gene Giacomelli - indoor farming https://greensense.podbean.com/e/gene%c2%a0giacomelli-indoor-farming/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/gene%c2%a0giacomelli-indoor-farming/#comments Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:12:33 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/a74c1942-5fac-3fcd-bc2b-5bc62f72cbae Gene Giacomelli is Professor Emeritus and former director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center at the University of Arizona. He talks about his 45 years of experience teaching students about indoor farming, what skills are required, the future of CEA, and what it take for urban farms to succeed. Gene also tests his knowledge about indoor farming in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Gene Giacomelli is Professor Emeritus and former director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center at the University of Arizona. He talks about his 45 years of experience teaching students about indoor farming, what skills are required, the future of CEA, and what it take for urban farms to succeed. Gene also tests his knowledge about indoor farming in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2466 391 full AI and the electric grid - Green Sense Minute AI and the electric grid - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ai-and-the-electric-grid-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ai-and-the-electric-grid-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:41:07 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/d90094d4-430c-3e9a-855d-181c670c9f9b Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, explains why the electric grid isn't ready for AI expansion. 

]]> Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, explains why the electric grid isn't ready for AI expansion. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 390 full Jeff St. John - AI and Energy Jeff St. John - AI and Energy https://greensense.podbean.com/e/jeff-st-john-ai-and-energy/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/jeff-st-john-ai-and-energy/#comments Tue, 05 Nov 2024 13:04:30 -0600 greensense.podbean.com/a5fd68f3-1469-340a-9f27-4763d5b99780 Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, has been following the relationship between AI computing energy demands and the U.S. energy sector. He discusses what data centers require, the challenges that utility companies have, and what kinds of decisions have to be made to accommodate environmental changes.

]]> Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, has been following the relationship between AI computing energy demands and the U.S. energy sector. He discusses what data centers require, the challenges that utility companies have, and what kinds of decisions have to be made to accommodate environmental changes.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1947 389 full No Waste Cooking - Green Sense Minute No Waste Cooking - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/no-waste-cooking-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/no-waste-cooking-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:25:06 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/de504852-3d0d-326d-9e12-fe204380fddf Food anthropologist Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses zero-waste cooking.

]]> Food anthropologist Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses zero-waste cooking.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 388 full Rebecca Chesney - Reducing Food Waste Rebecca Chesney - Reducing Food Waste https://greensense.podbean.com/e/rebecca-chesney-reducing-food-waste/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/rebecca-chesney-reducing-food-waste/#comments Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:12:06 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/98b9f468-95a7-3c08-819b-9d9471d93326 Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses the ways we can reduce food waste, how she became a food anthropologist, and talks about creating a more sustainable food system. Rebecca also shares her knowledge about food waste in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses the ways we can reduce food waste, how she became a food anthropologist, and talks about creating a more sustainable food system. Rebecca also shares her knowledge about food waste in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1908 387 full Backup battery power - Green Sense Minute Backup battery power - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/backup-battery-power-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/backup-battery-power-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 19:38:11 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/638124ff-1f41-336d-8c64-7f5506cedcaf Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, discusses commercial and residential backup power options for severe weather.

]]> Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, discusses commercial and residential backup power options for severe weather.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 386 full Back-up power in extreme weather Back-up power in extreme weather https://greensense.podbean.com/e/back-up-power-in-extreme-weather/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/back-up-power-in-extreme-weather/#comments Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:51:29 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/a8d451f7-ddab-3e68-9b57-4a312ee7d9ab Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, explains what businesses use to keep the power on all year, and what backup power systems homeowners can use, even in extreme weather. Nick also answers questions about weather and power outages in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, explains what businesses use to keep the power on all year, and what backup power systems homeowners can use, even in extreme weather. Nick also answers questions about weather and power outages in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1781 385 full Investigative Journalist Carey Gillam Investigative Journalist Carey Gillam https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investigative-journalist-carey-gillam/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/investigative-journalist-carey-gillam/#comments Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:41:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/a1537e01-845f-3a75-82f5-599aa9a686a4 Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and has been reporting on food and agriculture for several years. She talks about her book, The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice, and her investigative journalism career.

]]> Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and has been reporting on food and agriculture for several years. She talks about her book, The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice, and her investigative journalism career.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2276 384 full Caring for zoo animals - Green Sense Minute Caring for zoo animals - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/caring-for-zoo-animals-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/caring-for-zoo-animals-green-sense-minute/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:11:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/603f5e7a-3a04-37df-b99f-321596416bdd Brendan Daley is Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, which is free to visit in Chicago.

]]> Brendan Daley is Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, which is free to visit in Chicago.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 382 full Brendan Daley - Lincoln Park Zoo Brendan Daley - Lincoln Park Zoo https://greensense.podbean.com/e/brendan-daley-lincoln-park-zoo/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/brendan-daley-lincoln-park-zoo/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 08:03:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/c5195997-d754-3474-ab82-dabf338a5a89 Brendan Daley, Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, discusses caring for the animals, conservation, sustainability, education, and community engagement, and why the free zoo is a good place to visit in Chicago. Then Brendan answers questions about zoos in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Brendan Daley, Vice President of Operations at Lincoln Park Zoo, discusses caring for the animals, conservation, sustainability, education, and community engagement, and why the free zoo is a good place to visit in Chicago. Then Brendan answers questions about zoos in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1844 381 full Rewarding Sustainability - Green Sense Minute Rewarding Sustainability - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/rewarding-sustainability-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/rewarding-sustainability-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:51:57 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/17bf9f15-9ff6-367d-b8a3-b5a4ea10b5c5 Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. 

]]> Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 380 full Cash back for sustainable purchases Cash back for sustainable purchases https://greensense.podbean.com/e/cash-back-for-sustainable-purchases/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/cash-back-for-sustainable-purchases/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2024 10:50:13 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/50634cc3-8b46-3603-a50d-0b9a69e34e3e Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. Eunice explains a cash-back program for purchasing second-hand items, bikes and gear, and plant-based protein. You can also get cash back for charging your EV and using public transportation. 

]]> Eunice Jung is head of partnerships at the company Future, which has created a debit card that rewards sustainable low-carbon purchases. Eunice explains a cash-back program for purchasing second-hand items, bikes and gear, and plant-based protein. You can also get cash back for charging your EV and using public transportation. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1536 379 full Ines Sommer - Green Sense Minute Ines Sommer - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ines-sommer-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ines-sommer-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:25:17 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/b3ae48ec-5863-3457-8db8-430da4676e03 Ines Sommer is creator of The Hills documentary, which tells the story of Chicago's Southeast side and how the steel mills released contaminants into the environment.

]]> Ines Sommer is creator of The Hills documentary, which tells the story of Chicago's Southeast side and how the steel mills released contaminants into the environment.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 378 full Ines Sommer - The Hills Ines Sommer - The Hills https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ines-sommer-the-hills/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ines-sommer-the-hills/#comments Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:48:23 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/2f77f10c-d880-3b7d-9192-2de993a432d0 Ines Sommer is a director, producer, and editor of the documentary The Hills. The film tells a story about how the closure of steel mills on the Southeast side of Chicago greatly impacted the environment, social, and economic issues in the area and the community.

]]> Ines Sommer is a director, producer, and editor of the documentary The Hills. The film tells a story about how the closure of steel mills on the Southeast side of Chicago greatly impacted the environment, social, and economic issues in the area and the community.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1425 377 full Farmers Post - Green Sense Minute Farmers Post - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/farmers-post-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/farmers-post-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:46:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/072f8dda-e3ff-3c72-836c-5769af6b0029 Julia Kurnik, Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund, explains how the U.S. Post Office helps farmers with produce distribution.

]]> Julia Kurnik, Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund, explains how the U.S. Post Office helps farmers with produce distribution.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 376 full Julia Kurnik - Farmers Post Julia Kurnik - Farmers Post https://greensense.podbean.com/e/julia-kurnik-farmers-post/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/julia-kurnik-farmers-post/#comments Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:28:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/fd36e764-dc86-3b93-925b-cd91b5e64075 Julia Kurnik is the Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund and is back on the Green Sense Show to discuss a new initiative, Farmers Post, which connects small farmers to local consumers. She says the U.S. Post Office is a good partner for simplifying the produce supply chain, and can help farmers ship more economically.

]]> Julia Kurnik is the Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund and is back on the Green Sense Show to discuss a new initiative, Farmers Post, which connects small farmers to local consumers. She says the U.S. Post Office is a good partner for simplifying the produce supply chain, and can help farmers ship more economically.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1296 375 full EV charging stations - Green Sense Minute EV charging stations - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ev-charging-stations-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ev-charging-stations-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:33:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/9f84cc65-d037-3e92-bfb6-0b117e94856c Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses charging networks for electric vehicles.

]]> Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses charging networks for electric vehicles.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 374 full EV test drive and charging network EV test drive and charging network https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ev-test-drive-and-charging-network/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ev-test-drive-and-charging-network/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 08:19:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/7cc0c3e2-39b1-39ca-a693-53b5baf1e699 Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, joins Robert Colangelo in a test drive of a Kia EV9 GT SUV. Robert describes his experience driving the Kia to Cleveland and using the charging network. Then Tom tests his knowledge of songs that feature cars in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, joins Robert Colangelo in a test drive of a Kia EV9 GT SUV. Robert describes his experience driving the Kia to Cleveland and using the charging network. Then Tom tests his knowledge of songs that feature cars in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2008 373 full Changing green careers - Green Sense Minute Changing green careers - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/changing-green-careers-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/changing-green-careers-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:19:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ab892656-0996-35cf-a435-1903cfb999c4 Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, explains why she pivoted from academia to applied conservation work.

]]> Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, explains why she pivoted from academia to applied conservation work.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 372 full Abigail Derby Lewis: Field Museum ecologist Abigail Derby Lewis: Field Museum ecologist https://greensense.podbean.com/e/abigail-derby-lewis-field-museum-ecologist/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/abigail-derby-lewis-field-museum-ecologist/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:11:00 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/92efdea3-c4a5-3c89-9163-994a1fccc1ec Abigail Derby Lewis is the Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History. She discusses how she goes beyond the museum walls to provide outreach and education to communities about climate change and adaptation. Then Abigail answers questions about museums in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Abigail Derby Lewis is the Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History. She discusses how she goes beyond the museum walls to provide outreach and education to communities about climate change and adaptation. Then Abigail answers questions about museums in the Green Sense Quiz.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1623 371 full Free Seeds - Green Sense Minute Free Seeds - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/free-seeds-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/free-seeds-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:01:37 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/efbd7f38-e625-3b3d-ad4b-6a38c4830b44 Green Sense Media false No 60 370 full Joe Skibbie: podcasting and seeds Joe Skibbie: podcasting and seeds https://greensense.podbean.com/e/joe-skibbie-podcasting-and-seeds/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/joe-skibbie-podcasting-and-seeds/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:34:39 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/8dfd8a54-96d0-33db-823b-d4efc2946e1f Joe Skibbie hosts the Beats, Beds & Browns podcast and is passionate about urban gardening. He gives away free seed kits (get a free seed kit at www.beatsbedsbrowns.com). He discusses guests on his podcast, the importance of sustainability, what he's growing, and the challenges he faces. 

]]> Joe Skibbie hosts the Beats, Beds & Browns podcast and is passionate about urban gardening. He gives away free seed kits (get a free seed kit at www.beatsbedsbrowns.com). He discusses guests on his podcast, the importance of sustainability, what he's growing, and the challenges he faces. 

]]> Green Sense Media false No 1528 369 full Getting a Shark Tank Deal - Green Sense Minute Getting a Shark Tank Deal - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/getting-a-shark-tank-deal-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/getting-a-shark-tank-deal-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 20:05:03 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/302d52f9-ee72-3290-be43-796a218e0f9a This week’s Green Sense Minute features Mont Handley, the founder of PittMoss, who was a contestant on the show Shark Tank.

]]> This week’s Green Sense Minute features Mont Handley, the founder of PittMoss, who was a contestant on the show Shark Tank.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 368 full Mont Handley: Shark Tank, PittMoss, Purdue Mont Handley: Shark Tank, PittMoss, Purdue https://greensense.podbean.com/e/mont-handley-shark-tank-pittmoss-purdue/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/mont-handley-shark-tank-pittmoss-purdue/#comments Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:30:01 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ac651e6b-4aca-3d20-8ba4-ea4bf720d907 Mont Handley is the founder of PittMoss and is the Associate Director of the Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center in the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He was a contestant on "Shark Tank" and talks about his experience on the show, how his business developed, the lessons he learned, and how he is leveraging that experience to help other entrepreneurs. Then Mont takes the Green Sense Quiz to answer questions about entrepreneurship.

]]> Mont Handley is the founder of PittMoss and is the Associate Director of the Commercialization and Manufacturing Excellence Center in the College of Technology at Purdue University Northwest. He was a contestant on "Shark Tank" and talks about his experience on the show, how his business developed, the lessons he learned, and how he is leveraging that experience to help other entrepreneurs. Then Mont takes the Green Sense Quiz to answer questions about entrepreneurship.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2126 367 full AI and Jobs - Green Sense Minute AI and Jobs - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ai-and-jobs-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/ai-and-jobs-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:52:33 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/d30070e1-88f5-33c8-981d-1c6f3af29106 Practical futurist Michael Rogers discusses how artificial intelligence will affect jobs.

]]> Practical futurist Michael Rogers discusses how artificial intelligence will affect jobs.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 366 full Michael Rogers - The Future Michael Rogers - The Future https://greensense.podbean.com/e/michael-rogers-the-future/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/michael-rogers-the-future/#comments Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:20:05 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/ae0d9da6-7a32-3082-8334-13078d2ed860 Michael Rogers is a practical futurist, author, and speaker. He discusses how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, including the greenhouse industry, education, and health care. Michael also describes advancements in material science, cities, and transportation. Then he talks about words that he thinks will be outdated in the future.

]]> Michael Rogers is a practical futurist, author, and speaker. He discusses how artificial intelligence will affect jobs, including the greenhouse industry, education, and health care. Michael also describes advancements in material science, cities, and transportation. Then he talks about words that he thinks will be outdated in the future.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 2524 365 full Aurora's Fox River - Green Sense Minute Aurora's Fox River - Green Sense Minute https://greensense.podbean.com/e/auroras-fox-river-green-sense-minute/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/auroras-fox-river-green-sense-minute/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:35:58 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/734841d5-4d82-3a6b-b541-29a3dc658967 Alex Minnella, Senior Planner in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, discusses the Fox River as Aurora is becoming more sustainable.

]]> Alex Minnella, Senior Planner in the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, discusses the Fox River as Aurora is becoming more sustainable.

]]> Green Sense Media false No 60 364 full Alex Minnella - Sustainable Aurora Alex Minnella - Sustainable Aurora https://greensense.podbean.com/e/alex-minnella-sustainable-aurora/ https://greensense.podbean.com/e/alex-minnella-sustainable-aurora/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:40:35 -0500 greensense.podbean.com/90eae4be-e753-3ced-9fc5-28770c73076b Alex Minnella, Senior Planner, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, discusses Aurora's sustainability initiatives: the net zero neighborhood, EV readiness program, and portable housing and transportation. Alex also describes Aurora's location, economy, and how it became one of the first Illinois cities to get a casino. Then he answers questions about sustainability in the Green Sense Quiz.

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