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Green and Curious Podcast

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Green and Curious is a discussion-focused science podcast exploring environmental topics to connect our audience to meaningful ways to engage with environmental issues and solutions. Both show contributors and guests discuss their areas of focus, specialties, and strategies for worthwhile impact.

Earth Sciences Science Government climate change environmental science sustainability soil science environmental policy ecology wildlife biology hydrology
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Episodes

Kill Your Lawn Part 2

November 28, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Welcome back to Part 2 of Kill Your Lawn with Danny Molinaro. If you didn't get a chance to listen to Part 1 last week, I recommend you go back and get caught up on this really interesting and important discussion about the impact that lawns are having on the natural world in North America. We also tiptoe our way into the aquatic equivalent of the lawn that is executed around the country in coastal landscapes, particularly coastal towns and cities, that is having the same negative impacts, b...

Kill Your Lawn Part One

November 22, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

It might sound weird that someone working to improve the environment might tell you to kill plants, like your lawn, but I'm here to tell you that's exactly what today's speaker says is best practice in enhancing the environment, supporting wildlife, and improving biodiversity. What does that look like and why?  Danny Molinaro talks about his experience in a variety of landscapes and ecosystems in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. He might be a forest babe, but his love for th...

Working in Conservation

November 16, 2022 17:55 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

This week all six of us got together to talk about working in conservation. What are our favorite parts? What are the most challenging parts? What are big and important things that are coming up that can change the game for the environment in New York?! Grab a seat at the table and let's chat Working in Conservation. Doing all the work myself, this episode is being published after the election, and New York overwhelmingly voted to fund environmental work! Which is really exciting. Expect a ...

What is Soil?

November 01, 2022 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

It's Moira Delaney! And she's here to talk about soil, erosion, urban water quality, coastal resilience, and all the silly and dumb things people in charge of making important decisions do. Let's discuss why it's important to be making the best choices when it comes to managing land, particularly public land.    All opinions are that of our own and not of any organization or institutions. Don’t be lame.

Spotted Lantern Fly: Invasive Species

October 25, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode, we are discussing the Spotted Lantern Fly, the Tree of Heaven, and other Invasive Species. How do we manage Spotted Lantern Flies? Should we be managing invasive species? Does anything matter?  To submit your questions to the show:  https://www.greenandcurious.com/submit  Watch the Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRHC-tllXfgJa-v_KJVvsBg Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/green-curious/id1528661398  Listen to ...

Impervious Truths

October 18, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MB

In this episode, we meet Peter Rathsack; legendary marathon runner, watershed scientist, and midwestern humble bumble who won't tell you how great he is (even though he is a legit badass). We talk about aquatic invasive species, watersheds, and the violent conflict between nature and human infrastructure. Welcome back to Green & Curious!   All opinions are that of our own and not of any organization or institutions. Don’t be lame.

Gay for Birds

October 11, 2022 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Are you ready to fall in love with birds, nature, birding, and the delightful Hannah Kirshenbaum? Get ready! She will sneak up on you and recruit you into the magical world of birding. With an educational background in Environmental Engineering, Hannah's journey is focused on birds, doing it all for the birds.  Follow Hannah and her group, NYC Queer Birders, and visit their Instagram and website. NYC Queer Birders Instagram NYC Queer Birders Website Sign the open letter to the American O...

Season Two Trailer

September 13, 2022 04:05 - 1 minute - 1000 KB

Green & Curious is coming back after a pandemic-induced hiatus! We will see you soon!

A Reflective Moment

October 13, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode, Mac and Ryan talk about what we have learned so far in this inaugural season of Green & Curious and who we got the opportunity to talk with. We reveal our plans for future seasons, guest host episodes, and our YouTube channel!  Take a moment to reflect and absorb what you have learned on your environmental journey. What speaks the most to you? What is most important to you? Tell us! See you next season!   Music By: @how.ardson   

Curious about Air Quality

October 06, 2020 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MB

In this episode Mac and Ryan talk to learn more about the Air Quality Index, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Clean Air Act.  Thank you @how.ardson for providing the music for the Green and Curious Podcast.

Green Collective: Connectedness, a Plant Based Lifestyle, and Environmental Integrity

September 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

In this episode we talk with Green Collective's Andrew Volz, Eric Sirvinskas, and Andrés Rodríguez-Story in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our green, desert friends are taking strides in creating community, improving health, increasing animal welfare, and enhancing environmental integrity through a plant based lifestyle.  Like the mycelium of the forest, their aim is to connect all the elements of the movement.  To learn more about Green Collective and to get involved, visit them at their website HERE...

Finding Sustainability in the Packaging Industry

September 22, 2020 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

In this episode we talk with Ben Cohen from Knoll Prestige Packaging, a luxury packaging company, that works with industries such as cosmetics, wine, spirits and fragrances to create more sustainability, and pushing businesses to ending adverse impacts on people, the planet and improving overall prosperity. Thank you @how.ardson for providing us with the music for the Green and Curious Podcast. You can visit Knoll Prestige Packaging to learn more about the company, their practices, and thei...

Mary Jane in the Mountains

September 15, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

In this episode we travel to visit Mary Jane in Upstate New York to learn about what her new family of three is doing to make impacts in the environment where they find that they can. We all have different circumstances, and we love to celebrate the successes that we do find, and acknowledge that they make a difference. Road Trip! Thank you @how.ardson for the new music. Thank you MJ for spending time with us to share your story and experiences.

Biden and Harris: Climate Policy

August 21, 2020 14:52 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this episode we talk about some of the climate related policies of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ campaign, a little bit about their political histories, and what we think about the topic of climate change in the 2020 election.  Thank you @how.ardson for providing the music for our podcast.

What's My Footprint?

August 21, 2020 03:39 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode we talk about our carbon and ecological footprints. Mac takes the footprint calculator test. We’ll get our results, what those results mean, and potential solution categories for reduction. Thank you @how.ardson for providing the music for our podcast. Visit www.footprintcalculator.org to find out your ecological footprint and carbon footprint. A useful tool to find a good starting point.

Welcome to Green & Curious with Mac and Ryan

August 21, 2020 03:27 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode we will reveal a little bit about ourselves, our thoughts and concerns about environmentalism, air pollution and emissions, and a glimpse of future topics that we have set to explore. Welcome to Green & Curious. Thank you @how.ardson for providing the music for our podcast

Welcome to Green & Curious

August 21, 2020 03:27 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MB

In this episode we will reveal a little bit about ourselves, our thoughts and concerns about environmentalism, air pollution and emissions, and a glimpse of future topics that we have set to explore. Welcome to Green & Curious. Thank you @how.ardson for providing the music for our podcast