All Things Green

We are going back to the dawn of climate science. In this two part episode, Shelby gives us a timeline of events leading up to climate change as we know it today, while Anton summarizes the data behind global warming. Intro: Shelby brings us a new book recommendation, "All We Can Change," which is a collection of essays and poetry by women in the environmental movement. Check it out: htt...

Join us for this back to school special where Shelby and Anton discuss ways you can be sustainable as the school year kicks off! Segment 1: Sustainable Back to School Shopping Anton shares some ideas on how you can make more sustainable choices when shopping for school. Segment 2: Sustainable Libraries Initiative  Shelby discusses the environmental benefits of a new program enabling public librari...

This episode is all about bugs! Shelby and Anton discuss butterflies, spotted lantern flies, and glow worms. Segment 1: Are Butterflies Wildlife?  We sure think so! Shelby covers the debate over if insects are considered wildlife, as many US States don't list them as such.  Segment 2: Invasion of the Spotted Lantern Flies  Invasive plants can bring invasive insects along with them. Anton tell...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton cover the response to the East Palestine train derailment, weather app addiction, and Junior Walk, who is taking on the coal industry. Segment 1: East Palestine Train Derailment Cleanup is being Criticized.  Anton explains the criticism of the EPA’s lackluster response to the deadly chemicals released from the East Palestine train derailment. Are local Ohioans saf...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton start out by snackin' on Anton's homemade sauerkraut and pickles before they discuss news happening around the globe! Segment 1: Solar panels are usually sunny, but do they have a dark side? Shelby discusses solar panels in India that were initially installed to generate electricity for lower-income areas but now are mostly defunct. Tune in for more on t...

Welcome to another enlightening episode! Shelby and Anton cover a questionable opinion piece on fossil fuels, how climate change is affecting the olive oil industry, and the Pennsylvania Shell ethylene cracker plant. Segment 1: Should Fossil Fuels Handle Themselves? Anton criticizes an opinion piece that argues that we should leave fossil fuels alone and let them regulate themselves. Segment 2: Cl...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton discuss controversy around Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Mark Ruffalo’s thoughts on PFAS, and how China's greenhouse gas emissions called for a visit from John Kerry. Segment 1: Deb Haaland's Complicated Role in Government Segment 2: Mark Ruffalo's Call to Action on PFAS Segment 3: John Kerry's Visit to China to Combat Greenhouse Gas ...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton discuss Harley-Davidson’s plan to go fully electric, the negative impact fireworks have on the environment, and how urban sprawl is less sustainable than ever. Segment 1: Harley-Davidson Going Electric Anton talks about Harley Davidson’s announcement that they are going to transition into fully electric... eventually. It is a sincere goal or just another case of g...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton talk about what living in climate danger zones will mean for homeowners insurance, how to combat perfection when homesteading, and how art can save the sea with Washed Ashore. Intro: CORRECTION Shelby recalls a story she told in episode 14 about ""reef safe"" sunscreen. We've since learned this is actually another GREEN WASH ALERT! Reef sa...

In this episode, Anton is joined by special guest Joseph King to talk about a local composting business, Rust Belt Riders, and the importance of community engagement in nature. Segment 1: Who is Joe King and What is Rust Belt Riders? Joe shares his personal story as well as the background to Rust Belt Riders, a Cleveland-based food waste recycling service that makes and sells compost to teach peop...

Policy, Policy, Policy! Shelby and Anton discuss 3 policies currently working their way through our government that have the potential to greatly impact climate science. Some policies are positive, and some are negative. Shelby and Anton weigh the pros and cons of these bills through the lens of #climateactivists Segment 1: Senate Bill 83 Censoring Climate Language in Higher Ed Senate bill 83 is t...

Happy Pride! This episode our we wanted to highlight the intersection of climate change and the LGBTQ+ community. Shelby and Anton discuss queer ecology, an inclusive birding movement, and how the climate crisis is affecting the LGBTQ+ health crisis. Segment 1: Nature is gay sometimes. Anton shares an article that dives into species that display gender fluidity and homosexuality just like humans d...

Today is All Things Tree! Shelby and Anton discuss how the Canadian forest fires are affecting the rest of the world, how old-growth forests can actually help mitigate forest fires, and the commitment some of the largest cattle-rearing companies are making to protecting the Amazon Rainforest. Segment 1: We all saw the orange skies over New York city, but how will the Canadian forest fires affect t...

In this episode our hosts discuss new technologies engineered to help save the planet. Shelby and Anton discuss how Goodyear is reinventing the tire, what product are out there to help you monitor air quality, and will banning airplane travel help reduce carbon? Segment 1: Goodyear is working on more sustainable tires and the solution could be making them airless! Anton explains the positives and...

Looking for ways to reduce your carbon emissions? Shelby and Anton cover how you can do your laundry more sustainably, the pros and mostly the cons of bottled water, and the sustainable fashion pipeline.   Segment 1: The way you do your laundry may be harming the planet. Shelby discusses ecofriendly solitons from a book called Laundry Love by Patric Richardson with Karin B. Miller. There are many...

This episode is all about money, money, money! Shelby and Anton discuss economic legislation and how it can effect our environment. From animal rights, to the debt ceiling . Segment 1: Anton covers the latest challenge to Proposition 12, one of the strongest farm animal protection laws in the world. When the pork industry challenged the law, claiming it is hurting business, the supreme court uphel...

**CORRECTION** Shelby tells a story about "reef safe" sunscreen at the top of the show. We've since learned this is actually another GREEN WASH ALERT! Reef safe sunscreen is not a real thing. As a science-based podcast we do our best to share the most accurate information, including when we need to correct our mistakes. Segment 1: Shelby discusses the importance of a law passed in P...

Intro: Shelby is part of an organization called Nourishing Power Network which is sponsoring a local Cleveland Event this summer, Juneteenth Freedom Fest! Celebrate on Friday June 16th and Saturday June 17th! The event is free and open to the public. #juneteenth   Learn more here: https://case.edu/swetland Segment 1: Can we really get rid of forever chemicals? Anton tells us about a new technology...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton cover the unusual art of fog-catching, issues surrounding the rights of salmon, and what regulations are in place to prevent pollution in Lake Erie. Segment 1: With climate change, droughts are more common than they used to be. All over the world people are getting creative with their climate solutions--including Peruvians who have mastered the art of fog-catching...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton discuss the plans for a new binational electric vehicle corridor, America’s Import-Export Bank, and the repeal of protections for an endangered bat species.   Segment 1: Ready for a road trip? Shelby talks about the first-of-its-kind binational electric vehicle corridor (or highway) to be built across the US and Canada! The corridor will stretch from Kalamazoo, Mi...

Intersectional Environmentalist Day was May 28th! To celebrate, Shelby and Anton cover stories surrounding BIPOC environmentalists, and explain what it means to be an intersectional environmentalist. Segment 1: What is an intersectional environmentalist? Anton explains that intersectional environmentalism is the idea that climate justice can be achieved by amplifying historically excluded voices....

This episode is all about human wellness. Shelby and Anton share tools to identify environmental health threats near you, a proposal that would replenish the drought-stricken Colorado River, and the many health benefits trees provide humans. Intro: Anton tells us about cool birds he saw while in North Carolina which include the Northern Bobwhite. Check out the sounds of their call in the sources b...

In this episode, Anton is joined by special guest John McGovern to engage in discussion regarding sustainable transportation and rethinking modern transit systems. Segment 1: John tells Anton about the genesis of Bike Cleveland, a non-profit organization in Cleveland that advocates for sustainable transportation--specifically cyclists. Segment 2: Anton discusses the important work of guerrilla urb...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton discuss climate change effecting Catalonia, Spain, how to throw a sustainable wedding, and the controversy around No Mow May. Segment 1: Are you tired of hearing about the latest catastrophe caused by climate change? Anton covers the efforts made to combat the increasingly dry climate of Catalonia, Spain and questions what we could do better as a species to preven...

In this episode, Shelby and Anton cover the disposal of toxic wastewater from fracking, elementary students’ environmental protest, and Smell MyCity! a new air pollution tracking app. Segment 1: Radioactive materials can come from more than just nuclear power plants, they also come from fracking! Anton explains the problem of disposing toxic fracking waste and the harmful impact it has on the envi...