Green Sense Radio

Julia Kurnik - Farmers Post

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.

EV charging stations - Green Sense Minute

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

EV test drive and charging network

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.

Changing green careers - Green Sense Minute

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: Field Museum ecologist

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.

Free Seeds - Green Sense Minute

Joe Skibbie, owner of Beats, Beds & Browns, is giving away free seed kits.

Joe Skibbie: podcasting and seeds

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. 

Getting a Shark Tank Deal - Green Sense Minute

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

Mont Handley: Shark Tank, PittMoss, Purdue

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.

AI and Jobs - Green Sense Minute

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