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
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Alisa Young from the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shares data about decreased ice on the Great Lakes.
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Alisa Young, Weather and Climate Program Lead in the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses why the Great Lakes have less ice, how she got into her profession, and job opportunities in the field.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, rides in the 2024 Tesla Model Y dual motor long-range EV in full self-driving mode.
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, joins Green Sense host Robert Colangelo on a test drive of the 2024 Tesla Model Y dual motor long-range EV in full self-driving mode. They drive in Robert's new Tesla from Chicago's southwest suburbs to Midway Airport.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Brian Chaplin, Professor of Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago, discusses how the engineering field is changing.
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Chicago is quickly becoming a water hub, where academic research, industry, and government are working together on new innovative technologies. Brian Chaplin, Professor of Chemical Engineering at University of Illinois Chicago, talks about the Great Lakes ReNEW program and his research with PFAs, better known as Forever Chemicals. He also discusses engineering career paths, water treatment, and removing toxins.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Autumn Proudlove, Associate Director of Policy and Markets at the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, is back on the show to discuss the new 50-state report about electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. She also explains how the Center maintains its neutrality to provide factual information.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Autumn Proudlove, Associate Director of Policy and Markets at the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center, discusses a new national report about electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
The solar eclipse is coming! Hunter Miller is public observing educator at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, which is the oldest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere. Hunter discusses tips for viewing the solar eclipse, outer space, and events at the planetarium.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Hunter Miller is public observing educator at Chicago's Adler Planetarium, which is offering events for the April 8th solar eclipse.