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.
Episodes
Friday Feb 12, 2021
Friday Feb 12, 2021
The world’s population could reach 10 billion people in the next 30 years. How we feed them has led to a lot of exciting developments in high-tech, indoor growing. Chris Higgins is co-owner of Hort Americas and founder of Urban Ag News which provides innovative and educational content to those interested in starting non-traditional businesses in urban agriculture, city and vertical farms.
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Dandelion Energy is a geothermal energy company that’s seen some good growth in recent years.
We’re joined by CEO Michael Sachse.
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Friday Jan 29, 2021
Terraformation in recent months constructed the world’s largest fully off-grid, 100% solar-powered desalination facility which is helping nature reclaim areas that otherwise wouldn't be able to again grow trees. Jill Wagner is Terreformation’s Head of Forestry.
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Recycling robots are making a dirty job much easier, safer and economical and we find out how from Matanya Horowitz, founder and CEO of AMP Robotics.
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, we look back at the year in sustainable cars, trucks and beyond with Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and the host of the podcast Car Stuff.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
We're joined by director of Current, a Chicago-based water innovation hub for Alaina Harkness to learn more about the 'blue economy.'
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Friday Dec 18, 2020
Ammonia a colorless, but certainly not odorless, gas could be coming into its own as a green fuel.
Trevor Brown is Executive Director of the Ammonia Energy Association, a non-profit that advocates for the responsible use of ammonia in a sustainable energy economy.
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Kelp, the large brown seaweed that grows in shallow ocean water could be key to helping fight climate change if more people ate it.
We’re joined by Sean Barrett with EatMoreKelp.com who explains how we can work it into our diets and how kelp farming could be a job-creating, climate change-reducing industry.