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. Listen every week to hear the latest show, download our complete library of podcasts from Spotify and Apple, and tune into 780 AM & 105.9 FM, WBBM Chicago, to listen to the Green Sense Minute every Thursday and Saturday.
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16 minutes ago
This week’s Green Sense Minute features Chris Kennedy, author of Malthus Enigma: Technology, Science and Policy for a Fragile Earth.
35 minutes ago
35 minutes ago
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.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Tesla with declining sales is resilient.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
"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.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Sam Bousfield, CEO of Samson Sky, says the Switchblade flying sports car is ready to launch.
Wednesday May 21, 2025
Wednesday May 21, 2025
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.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Parth Vaishnav, Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, describes how automation is changing in different industries.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
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.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Sam Fiorani, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasting for AutoForecast Solutions, explains why Chinese EV company, BYD, is ready to surpass Tesla.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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.