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Agriculture and Climate Change

Earth and Space - November 02, 2021 16:07 - 19 minutes
One troubling issue associated with global warming is the effect it has on crops. Climate change requires scientists to connect climate science, crop models and economic models to examine food security and future crop yields.NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies is among the research groups...

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Wildfires and Algal Blooms

Earth and Space - October 19, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes
A new study shows that ash and smoke clouds from Australian wildfires in 2019 and 2020 had far-reaching effects. They created widespread algal blooms in the Southern Ocean, which is thousands of miles downwind to the east. Such blooms can affect local plant life and the ecosystem. The peer-revie...

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Episode #9: All about the Air Quality Index

High Pressure Podcast - September 24, 2021 00:00 - 23 minutes
Sonoma Tech meteorologists help make sense of the Air Quality Index, also known as the AQI. Here's a breakdown of the AQI categories, why AQI forecasts are important, and what goes into the NowCast AQI values you see on AirNow.gov.

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Healthy Watersheds

54 degrees North - August 11, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
After a challenging year, we're exploring positive stories from the Skeena Region. In this episode of 54 degrees North, we explore the Healthy Watersheds Initiative projects taking place in this region. Learn more about the restoration economy and reconciliation in action. Thanks to Tara Marsd...

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Episode #8: The High Pressure Podcast at AMS 100

High Pressure Podcast - July 29, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes
In January 2020, Sonoma Technology meteorologists attended the 100th annual meeting of the American Meteorological Society in Boston. During their visit, they were invited on the "AMS on the Air" podcast by host Dakota Smith. Here is that episode, which highlights air quality forecasting and oth...

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Karlie Covers: Legislation

Karlie Covers: _____ - July 08, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Let's unpack a few bills signed during Governor Jared Polis's Bill Signing Bonanza on the 6th. Support the show (https://venmo.com/khuckels)

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Tea Creek Farm and Training Facility

54 degrees North - July 02, 2021 23:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
This is a follow-up episode of 54 degrees North with Jacob Beaton from Tea Creek Farms about how their training program and food sovereignty initiative managed to operate through a year in a pandemic.  Thanks to regionally based Saltwater Hank for the music and Facundo Gastiazoro for the artwor...

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Karlie Covers : Wildfires Part 2

Karlie Covers: _____ - July 01, 2021 11:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
A check- in with the fires burning around Colorado and a look at some happenings outdoors!  Support the show (https://venmo.com/khuckels)

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Karlie Covers: Wildfires

Karlie Covers: _____ - June 24, 2021 05:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Less than 5 minutes to get you updated on the current fires burning around Colorado. Transcription: "Today is Wednesday June 23rd, 2021, and Northern Colorado has been covered in haze. So today, I’m covering wildfires. The  thing is we never know how things will go overnight, but let’s see wh...

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The Intro

Karlie Covers: _____ - June 23, 2021 22:00 - 56 seconds ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Transcription: "Welcome to Karlie Covers. I’m Karlie Huckels. Within this podcast you and I are going to dive into issues around Colorado and maybe a little farther once we get our feet wet.  My mission is to bring you stories that maybe get passed up or overlooked just because they aren’t the...

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Continuing Education in the Fire Service Industry with Robert Tutterow

Made for Life Podcast - June 23, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
On this episode we talk with Robert Tutterow, retired Charlotte Fire Department, and President of F.I.E.R.O. (Fire Industry Educational Resource Organization.) Learn about new NFPA standards, current industry trends and the hard work this non-profit does in the continuing education of the men an...

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Protection and Law Enforcement with Danny Putnam

Made for Life Podcast - May 25, 2021 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
On this episode, we talk with Danny Putnam about the challenges that come with being a law enforcement professional in an ever-changing world.

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Episode #7: Summer 2021 weather & wildfire outlook

High Pressure Podcast - May 21, 2021 23:00 - 5 minutes
In recognition of EPA's "Air Quality Awareness Week", Sonoma Tech meteorologists have a three-part discussion on smoke forecasting. The final installment in this series focuses on the summer 2021 forecast and what weather factors are generating the elevated fire danger across the western United ...

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Episode #6: Why is smoke forecasting difficult?

High Pressure Podcast - May 14, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes
In recognition of EPA's "Air Quality Awareness Week", Sonoma Tech meteorologists have a three-part discussion on smoke forecasting. The second installment discusses why smoke forecasting can be challenging and what tools can aid meteorologists in decision-making support.

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Episode #5: Stories of Smoke Forecasting

High Pressure Podcast - May 06, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes
In recognition of EPA's "Air Quality Awareness Week", Sonoma Tech meteorologists have a three-part discussion on smoke forecasting. The first installment focuses on first-hand stories and experiences in forecasting wildfire smoke.

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Episode #4: Volcanoes and Air Quality

High Pressure Podcast - April 26, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes
On April 9th, 2021, the La Soufrière volcano began to erupt on the island of St. Vincent. Sonoma Tech meteorologists discuss how the volcano is impacting air quality in the Caribbean and globally. 

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Firefighting Turn Out Gear and How it Works with Tim Taylor

Made for Life Podcast - February 01, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Retired firefighter Tim Taylor recalls his experiences on the job and shares his insights into evaluating turn out gear and training incoming firefighters.

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Dena Ali Talks Peer Counseling For First Responders

Made for Life Podcast - November 20, 2020 06:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
 How do first responders keep their cool? We talk to Dena Ali about peer counseling for first responders. Dena is a 13 year veteran of the Raleigh Fire Department and was a police officer for five years as well. She is a founding member of North Carolina Triangle Peer Support group.  Join us for...

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#SonomaKidsAsk the High Pressure Podcast

High Pressure Podcast - November 13, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour
Why does smoke turn the sky red? What causes air pollution? These were some of the questions Bay Area students asked the High Pressure Podcast during an October episode of #SonomaKidsAsk on 91.3 FM. This segment's primary goal is to provide an additional science lesson, at a time when distance a...

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Military Adventures with Jonathan Laton

Made for Life Podcast - November 05, 2020 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In this episode of Made for Life, we're talking with Jonathan Laton about his military career, his tours of duty and all of the adventures he's had on the way. He's got some very interesting stories!

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Safety While Working at Electrical Substations with Malcom Moore

Made for Life Podcast - October 22, 2020 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
In episode two, Stuart talks with Malcom Moore about his experiences working for fifteen years as a manager of electrical substations. The discussion covers on-the-job experiences, recent hurricanes and the importance of proper safety equipment while working with live power.

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Wildlands Firefighting with Travis Espinoza

Made for Life Podcast - October 01, 2020 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Stuart Perry discusses wildlands firefighting with Travis Espinoza, a professional firefighter based in the Bastow Emergency District, California. 

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S1; E2: Capturing wildfire

California Burns, the Podcast - September 30, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour
In this episode of the California Burns podcast, host David Barrett covers some of the pressing issues related to the current wildfire conditions in California. Our special guest for this episode is firefighter and photographer Rick McClure. Captain McClure has been capturing fires with his came...

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Made for Life Podcast – Coming Oct 1

Made for Life Podcast - September 18, 2020 21:00 - 49 seconds ★★★★★ - 15 ratings
Brought to you by TenCate Protective Fabrics and hosted by Stuart Perry, Made for Life Podcast unearths the work and experiences of men and women who rely on protective clothing and equipment to get the job done – from fire fighters, to industrial workers, to military personnel. First episode ai...

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S1, E1: Introducing California Burns, the Podcast

California Burns, the Podcast - August 17, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes
Join us for a new podcast looking into the issue of wildfires in California. This initial podcast will introduce you to the themes to be covered, the importance of preparedness, and how wildfires affect all of us. Wildfire is a danger to anyone living in the Wildland Urban Interface, and during ...

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Food preservation - Digging deeper into food security

54 degrees North - July 06, 2020 22:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of 54 degrees North, we hear tips and preferences for putting food away that avoids spoilage and extends local food security through the year.   Interviews and insights from Shannon McPhail, Laurie Gallant, Gwininit (Yvonne Lattie), Jennifer Zyp, and Emily Bulmer.    Music than...

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Food Security in the Northwest - Digging deeper into barriers and solutions

54 degrees North - July 03, 2020 23:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of 54 degrees North, we hear directly from food producers in the wider Bulkley Valley region about their farms and businesses, and their suggestions for overcoming barriers to be a more food secure region. Interviews and insights from Jacob Beaton, Laurie Gallant, Mark Fisher, ...

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Origin Stories - Digging deeper into how food producers got started

54 degrees North - June 30, 2020 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of 54 degrees North, we hear origin stories of how food producers from the Bulkley Valley region got started - their motivations behind where and what they grow. Interviews with Laurie Gallant, Jacob Beaton, Crystal Nelligan and Mark Fisher.  Music thanks to the regionally ta...

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Gardening in the North - Digging deeper into food security

54 degrees North - June 30, 2020 05:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of 54 degrees North, we hear tips and tricks from gardeners and harvesters in the Bulkley Valley region. Interviews with Gwininit (Yvonne Lattie), Jennifer Zyp, Shannon McPhail, Emily Bulmer, Crystal Nelligan, Mark Fisher, Felix and Lucia Gastiazoro.  Music thanks to the regi...

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Training and Gardening Programs: Digging deeper into food security

54 degrees North - June 30, 2020 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of 54 degrees North, we hear about training and gardening programs in the wider Bulkley Valley region that help make growing food more accessible.  Interviews with Helene Fleury, Gwininit (Yvonne Lattie), Jennifer Zyp, Jacob Beaton, Dmitri Cody, Scott McMillan, and Lucia Gastiaz...

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