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. 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.
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Episodes
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
1 min
Venkat Srinivasan, director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science, explains why he thinks sodium-ion batteries are a more sustainable way to store energy.
Jan 28, 2025
Jan 28, 2025
31 min
Venkat Srinivasan is the director of the Argonne Collaborative Center for Energy Storage Science. He leads a consortium that was recently awarded a $50-million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop sodium-ion batteries. Venkat offers details of a plan for a more sustainable, lower-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries. He discusses the future of battery technology and where sodium ion batteries fit into game-changing energy storage solutions.
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
1 min
Astronomer Laura Trouille, vice president of science engagement at the Adler Planetarium, discusses a new program that promotes climate action.
Jan 21, 2025
Jan 21, 2025
33 min
The Adler Planetarium has recently received a prestigious NASA grant to develop the Climate Change and Me program, which educates youth about climate action. Astronomer Laura Trouille is vice president of science engagement and project team leader at the planetarium and oversaw the NASA grant submission. Nick Lake, manager of Theater Experience and Presentation, describes the interactive Climate Change and Me planetarium show. They also share their professional journeys.
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
1 min
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses the car market in the new year.
Jan 14, 2025
Jan 14, 2025
30 min
We're happy to have Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, back on the show to discuss the green auto trends in 2024 and what to expect in 2025. Tom and Robert Colangelo also share their review of the Toyota XLE Camry Hybrid, and discuss various new EVs, hybrids, and trucks. Then Tom takes the Green Sense Quiz about cars, movies, and music.
Jan 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
1 min
Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, explains why pollinators are important for the ecosystem.
Jan 7, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
32 min
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.
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
1 min
Raj Vable, founder of Young Mountain Tea, left an engineering career to build an equitable and sustainable business that is transforming the tea industry.
Dec 31, 2024
Dec 31, 2024
35 min
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.