In This Climate

Gabe talks with Barbara Buffaloe, mayor of Columbia, MO, about climate challenges and success in her community.

Elizabeth Hillborn's book " Restoring Eden" chronicles her search to discover what was poisoning her wetland.

An interview with Siri Chilukuri and John McCracken about thir Grist article.

A discussion with journalist Ryan Martin (State Affairs) about the impact of coal on energy pricing in indiana.

Climate scientist and communicator Michael Mann discusses hope, disinformation, and the influence of Carl Sagan in climate communication. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling, reclaiming the science, and avoiding doom and despair when addressing the climate crisis. Mann also highlights personal connections, mentors in climate communication, challenges of reaching skeptical audiences, and the creation of a new center for science, sustainability, and media at Penn.

Gabe talks with journalist Lauen Silverman about her experiences after learning that her child had elevated lead levels.

Kristina Marusic's book "A New War on Cancer" tells stories of those who are working to reduce exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in the enviroment.

Gabe talks with Heidi Roop (Univ. Minn) on her new book “The Climate Action Handbook.” 

The Anthropocene, a period in which environments are fundamentally changed by humans. Jason Kelly, Professor of History (IUPUI) and Director of the Indiana Arts and Humanities Institute explains.

Many projects and policies that could help with climate change stumble on too many decision points, places where ideas can be shot down. Francis Fukuyama discusses his idea of "vetocracy" in relation to climate.