Green Sense Radio

Gas, hot dogs, and an EV test drive

Tom Appel, publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, discusses seasonally formulated gas and a legacy brand's new vehicle. Then Tom takes the Green Sense Quiz about hot dogs before sharing his review of the 2024 Subaru Solterra Touring electric vehicle; he and Robert Colangelo test drove the Solterra after eating hot dogs at Superdawg.

Indoor farming - Green Sense Minute

Gene Giacomelli, Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona, gives advice for indoor urban farming.

Gene Giacomelli - indoor farming

Gene Giacomelli is Professor Emeritus and former director of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Center at the University of Arizona. He talks about his 45 years of experience teaching students about indoor farming, what skills are required, the future of CEA, and what it take for urban farms to succeed. Gene also tests his knowledge about indoor farming in the Green Sense Quiz.

AI and the electric grid - Green Sense Minute

Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, explains why the electric grid isn't ready for AI expansion. 

Jeff St. John - AI and Energy

Jeff St. John, director of News and Special Projects at Canary Media, has been following the relationship between AI computing energy demands and the U.S. energy sector. He discusses what data centers require, the challenges that utility companies have, and what kinds of decisions have to be made to accommodate environmental changes.

No Waste Cooking - Green Sense Minute

Food anthropologist Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses zero-waste cooking.

Rebecca Chesney - Reducing Food Waste

Rebecca Chesney, Director of Sustainability Innovation for the food service company ISS Guckenheimer, discusses the ways we can reduce food waste, how she became a food anthropologist, and talks about creating a more sustainable food system. Rebecca also shares her knowledge about food waste in the Green Sense Quiz.

Backup battery power - Green Sense Minute

Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, discusses commercial and residential backup power options for severe weather.

Back-up power in extreme weather

Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, explains what businesses use to keep the power on all year, and what backup power systems homeowners can use, even in extreme weather. Nick also answers questions about weather and power outages in the Green Sense Quiz.

Investigative Journalist Carey Gillam

Carey Gillam is Managing Editor of The New Lede and has been reporting on food and agriculture for several years. She talks about her book, The Monsanto Papers: Deadly Secrets, Corporate Corruption, and One Man's Search for Justice, and her investigative journalism career.