Green Sense Radio

Abigail Derby Lewis: why pollinators matter

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.

Life-changing Tea - Green Sense Minute

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

Changing the Tea Industry One Cup at a Time

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. 

How to See Meteor Showers - Green Sense Minute

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.

Michelle Nichols: Viewing Meteor Showers

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. 

Chelsea Mastrocola explains carbon offset credits

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.

Carbon Offset Credits - Green Sense Minute

Chelsea Mastrocola, Director of Business Development at Brightly, explains carbon offset credits.

China subsidizes manufacturing - Green Sense Minute

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.

What will happen to clean tech?

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.

Sustainable water heater - Green Sense Minute

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