Episodes

Our guest today is , wildfire expert, active firefighter, & founder of . Tune in as we talk about why low snowpack in the Pacific Northwest increases wildfire risk heading into summer; the simple prevention steps homeowners should take now; and...

From datacenters to a few laptops, CEWS has your IT asset disposition (ITAD) covered. Taking time to recycle end-of-life electronics can be the last priority in any business. That’s why CEWS offers critical logistics assistance and stress-free options for on-demand or on-going E‑Waste management. CEWS maintains multiple industry standard certifications demonstrating our dedication to data security and environmental standards. Partnering with a certified recycler ensures your electronics are prop...

Join us as we talk with the dynamic Shannon Rochon about his new book, “Jack of All Trades Master of All: Being Multi Gifted in a Singular Gifted Society.” Shannon is a school board trustee in the Wayne-Westland Community School District in Michigan, and founder and executive director of BlackCount, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing Black representation in civic life. Tune in as we talk with him about his views on leadership, representation, environmental justice, and so much more...

In a world where companies are being fined, investigated, and publicly shamed for sustainability claims that don't hold up to scrutiny, Helen Neal is the person behind the scenes helping household names get it right. Helen built an AI platform to stop brands from accidentally greenwashing themselves before they hit publish. Zena is an AI pre-publication governance platform that checks sustainability content against five regulatory frameworks — Green Claims Code, EU Green Claims Directive, CSRD, ...

Tired of recycling frustration? TerraCycle offers a profitable solution for over 400 hard-to-recycle waste streams—from beauty products and candy wrappers to coffee pods and kids' car seats—keeping billions of items out of landfills. Through partnerships with leading global brands, they're pioneering recycling processes for hundreds of complex waste streams. Join us as we speak with TerraCycle's CEO, Tom Szaky, and discover how you, your community, and your workplace can be part of their movemen...

In August 2025, Water Education for Latino Leaders (WELL), in conjunction with the University of California, Davis, released a groundbreaking California governance study focused on the CA water sector. The study on Assessing Representation, Access, and Transparency of Decision-Makers in California’s Water Sector examined board members and executive (or C-suite) positions, analyzing the composition of governing bodies in California’s water sector. It identified 1,980 Public Water Agencies PWAs) a...

We’re celebrating National Herb Day with Best-Selling Author Sara Chana Silverstein! Sara Chana is a master herbalist (RH, AHG), classical homeopath, and board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). For over three decades, she has dedicated her life to integrating the intuitive wisdom of natural medicine with the grounded power of modern science. She is the author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Moodtopia, and you may have seen her sharing tips on TV, lighting up podcasts, or speaking at top medic...

A bill introduced recently would ban the toxic “forever chemical” pesticides that contaminate nearly two in five California-grown non-organic fruits and vegetables, increasing the risk of cancer and other serious health conditions. The bill comes on the heels of test results that showed contamination of nine out of 10 samples of peaches, nectarines and plums tested. Assembly Bill 1603, introduced by Assemblymember Nick Schultz (D-Burbank), would ban the use, sale and manufacture of PFAS pestici...

Join us as we talk with , President of Setty & Associates, a full-service Mechanical, electrical and plumbing consulting engineering firm headquartered in Washington DC, with 10 offices, specializing in institutional projects, energy...

U.S. EPA and the Center for Disease Control urge all Americans to take Radon seriously. You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home or children’s school. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year. In fact, the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for radon.Today we’...

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Tribal Council unanimously endorsed the Climate North Star global climate rescue plan at their regular meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025. The science-based plan, if implemented, would cause global temperatures to stop rising no later than 2035. “By blending climate science and indigenous science and wisdom,” says CSKT Climate Coordinator and Climate North Star board member Mike Durglo, “Climate North Star offers inspiration and time-bound ...