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Waste-Ed Teaser
Waste-Ed - September 21, 2021 16:20 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsFrom Timbuktu to Kalamazoo - as if it were a real place or something. Coming soon - Waste-Ed the podcast
ESS 17: This year’s stars of environmental studies and sciences – the 2020 AESS award winners
Environmental Studies and Sciences - September 03, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn the second of two episodes linked to the association for Environmental Studies & Sciences annual conference, Dr Chris Parsons chats to the award winners at this year’s conference. First of all, Hanna Morris, the student award winner, discusses her groundbreaking research on public attit...
ESS 16: Unleashing the power of an interdisciplinary landscape and do we learn from the environmental mistakes of history? - with Dr. Myra Young Armstead
Environmental Studies and Sciences - August 21, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn the first of two interviews linked to the association for Environmental Studies & Sciences annual conference, Dr. Chris Parsons chats with the conference’s keynote speaker Dr. Myra Young Armstead about her plenary speech “Unleashing the Power of an Interdisciplinary Landscape, Environmental S...
ESS 15: The Human Dimensions of Environmental Research, Inter-Disciplinary Studies And Earth Day – with Dr Tom Dietz
Environmental Studies and Sciences - March 13, 2020 01:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week Chris Parsons interviews Dr. Tom Dietz and they discuss the human dimensions of environmental studies, interdisciplinary environmental programs and their evolution, the history of Earth Day, and how field ecology and sociology are actually the “hard sciences” and the lab-based sciences...
ESS 014: Big Gender And Racial Inequity In The Salaries of Environmental NGO Leaders
Environmental Studies and Sciences - March 01, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsSophia Paul and Dr. Dorceta Taylor join the host Dr. Chris Parsons this week to talk about their new paper, soon to appear in the Journal Environmental Studies & Sciences, about the salaries of CEOs and senior staff in environmental organizations and the substantial differences in salary based o...
ESS 13: Marine Protected Areas With Angelo Villagomez
Environmental Studies and Sciences - February 16, 2020 15:27 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThis week, Angelo Villagomez chats to host Dr. Chris Parsons about Marine Protected Areas, how well they actually protect the marine environment and, in particular, the Mariana Islands Marine National Monument. Speak Up For Blue Instagram Speak Up For Blue Twitter Check out the Shows on t...
ESS 012: How To Be A Climate Change Hero
Environmental Studies and Sciences - February 01, 2020 01:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsHost Dr. Chris Parsons talks to Dr. Brett Favaro about a wide range of topics from the efficiency of electric cars, climate footprints, sustainable conferences, environmental advocacy, reducing fisheries by-catch and making sure science is useful for environmental managers. Get Brett's Book:...
ESS 11: First Hand Account Of The Australian Wildfires
Environmental Studies and Sciences - January 16, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsProfessor Rob Harcourt talks to Dr. Chris Parsons about the wildfires in Australia, their impacts on wildlife, climate change and the Australian Government’s reaction to the crisis. Speak Up For Blue Instagram Speak Up For Blue Twitter Check out the Shows on the Speak Up For Blue Network:...
ESS 10: Citizen Science Tracking Of Disease-Transmitting Mosquitoes With Dr. Russanne Low
Environmental Studies and Sciences - October 23, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDr. Russanne Low talks to Dr. Chris Parsons about a new citizen science app that allows the tracking of potentially disease-transmitting mosquitos, and how it’s being used to monitor the effects of climate change on insect vectors for the transmission of diseases such as zika and dengue.
ESS 009: The Myth Of The Rogue Shark
Environmental Studies and Sciences - October 16, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsShark researcher and advocate Dr. Chris Neff talks with host Dr. Chris Parsons about shark culling and the myth of the “rogue shark”, as well as the pressures on academics that take a stance advocating for their science. They also talk about Dr. Neff’s high-profile paper on shark attacks, thei...
ESS 008: The Green New Deal And Environmental Politics With Dr. Patricia DeMarco
Environmental Studies and Sciences - October 09, 2019 21:35 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsPodcast host Dr. Chris Parsons talks to Dr. Patricia DeMarco the “Green New Deal”. They also talk about her journey from being an environmental researcher to her current position as a Borough Councilor and the importance of scientists and environmental researchers standing for Government.
ESS 007: Social Media For Science Communication With Dr. David Shiffman
Environmental Studies and Sciences - October 02, 2019 19:29 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDr. David Shiffman talks with host Chris Parsons about the benefits and effectiveness of using Twitter and other types of social media to communicate your environmental research, including tips on what to do, and importantly what not to do. They also discuss the importance of karaoke … as a sta...
ESS 006: How To Form Effective Interdisciplinary Teams For Environmental Projects
Environmental Studies and Sciences - September 25, 2019 04:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDr. David Gosselin joins host Dr. Chris Parsons to discuss forming effecting interdisciplinary teams for environmental projects, and leadership skills in the environmental arena – something environmental researchers often need to do, but for which receive no training or advice.
ESS 005: Trying To Solve The Trash Crisis With Kate O'Neil
Environmental Studies and Sciences - September 18, 2019 16:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDr Kate O’Neil joins host Chris Parsons to talk about waste management, recycling and the current trash crisis.
ESS 004: Geo-Engineering Solutions To Climate Change With Dr. Wil Burns
Environmental Studies and Sciences - September 11, 2019 19:33 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDr. Wil Burns is the guest in this week’s episode, and he’ll be talking to host Chris Parsons about possible geo-engineering solution to help mitigate climate change.
ESS 003: Can Environmental Themes In Movies Help Raise Awareness With Dr. Tina Limpert
Environmental Studies and Sciences - September 04, 2019 18:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDrs Tina Limpert and Chris Parsons go to the movies and talk about environmental themes in films and how they can help raise awareness of issues in the general public.
ESS 002: Diversity With The Environmental Science Field With Dr. Dorceta Taylor
Environmental Studies and Sciences - August 28, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDr. Dorceta Taylor talks with podcast host Chris Parsons about the importance of diversity in environmental researchers and practitioners, and what organizations can do to help promote diversity.
ESS 001: AESS And Its Role with Dr. Peter Jacques
Environmental Studies and Sciences - August 06, 2019 17:19 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn the first of the Environmental Studies and Sciences podcasts, host Dr Chris Parsons talks to Dr Peter Jacques, the president of the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences (AESS) about the shadowy forces behind climate change denial, the importance of interdisciplinary environmenta...
Walt Smith Interview Part 1
Hot Air by Clean Air - December 05, 2018 18:02 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWalt Smith might best be characterized as the Father of Stack Testing. Walt was one of the original EPA employees and was responsible for the development of many of the fundamental air pollution reference methods in use today including Methods 1-5 for particulate. In Part 1 of this interview, ...
Using Drones (UAVs) for Air Quality Monitoring
Hot Air by Clean Air - September 26, 2018 21:15 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAn interview with drone monitoring entrepreneur Danny Landry from Premium Inspection Services. Danny and I worked on a very cool project involving the remote monitoring of an enclosed flare plume using an open path FTIR. This approach is very similar to a typical fence line monitoring set up exc...
Episode 7: What to Do About Water? Challenges and Opportunities for Utilities
Notice & Comment - September 11, 2018 19:14 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWater is a vital economic and natural resource. Many communities across the U.S. face significant and often unique challenges with water scarcity and infrastructure. In episode 7 of the Notice & Comment podcast, three of our lawyers recap various water issues facing communities, including highli...
The Successful Stack Test: Part 3
Hot Air by Clean Air - August 06, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsIn the final part of the 3-part series on conducting a successful stack test, Jim Guenthoer and Scott Evans from Clean Air Engineering discuss post-test activities. Topics include: Sample analysis, report preparation, EPA's Electronic Reporting Tool (ERT), as well as a bit about detection limits...
The Successful Stack Test: Part 2
Hot Air by Clean Air - July 30, 2018 21:14 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJim Guenthoer and Scott Evans of Clean Air Engineering discuss the on-site portion of conducting a stack in in Part 2 of the 3-part series. Topics include: Mobilization, audit samples, site entry, the role of plant personnel, sample packing and shipping and other relevant topics. This audio po...
The Successful Stack Test: Part 1
Hot Air by Clean Air - July 18, 2018 15:10 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsJim Guenthoer and Scott Evans from Clean Air Engineering discuss the fundamentals of conducting a successful stack test. This first of three episodes focuses on pre-test planning and covers topics such as the test plan, site issues, safety, etc. This audio podcast was taken from a video podcas...
Episode 6: The War Over "Waters of the United States"
Notice & Comment - May 08, 2018 22:21 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2015 Clean Water Rule sought to clarify the jurisdictional limits of the Clean Water Act. But, the complex rule has triggered much confusion, controversy and litigation. The Trump administration now seeks to repeal and replace the Obama-era Clean Water Rule. In ...
Episode 4: Snap Reaction to EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's Speech and the Fate of the Paris Accord
Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:51 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhile the world awaits the Trump administration’s decision on the Paris Accord, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt shared his most extensive public comments to date at Faegre Baker Daniels’ 2017 Energy & Environmental Symposium in D.C. Join Notice & Comment, our mon...
Episode 5: The Latest at DOJ and OSHA
Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:48 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBeyond the EPA, the current states of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Justice are hot button topics and significantly overlap with environmental issues. Join Notice & Comment, our monthly environmental podcast, as we recap the hallmarks of the Obama-era polici...
Episode 2: On the Horizon
Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:41 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsScott Pruitt has been confirmed as EPA administrator in a close vote, with Democrats expressing concern about his ties to the oil and gas industry. Once the EPA staffs up its senior positions, we can anticipate changes happening quickly. But what will those changes be?
Episode 3: Progress and Priorities in Trump's First 100 Days
Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 17:41 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPresident Trump's administration recently marked its first 100 days. Join Notice & Comment, our monthly environmental podcast, as we review environmental progress, priorities and impact in light of this landmark. We also consider the potential use of environmental policy as an economic developme...
Episode 1: Looking Back at the Obama Environmental Legacy
Notice & Comment - March 14, 2018 14:29 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rolled out a number of initiatives under the Obama administration. Under President Trump, the agency is likely to see significant changes and departures from the policies of the last eight years.
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