Alpine ecosystems are rapidly changing due to climate change, with shifts in snow cover, increasing temperatures, and increasing droughts. Arthur Broadbent, an ecologist researching the changes in vegetation and soil communities in the European Alps joins the podcast to discuss how climate change and human...

We explore the connection between Hawaiian culture and land management in our third episode on mountain ecology. Dr. Kamelamela, an expert in ethnoecology, guides us through the historical practices and their relevance today, highlighting the critical impact of climate change on the islands and the...

The Himalayan region is among the most unique and also the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world. Basanta Shrestha, Director of Strategic Cooperation at ICIMOD, discusses some of the distinct challenges facing the Himalayan region, the importance of building effective partnerships, and the need for...

Appalachian communities have been deeply impacted by extractive industries, leading to devastating consequences from climate change. In this episode, community leader and activist Tiffany Pyette shares her perspective on the impacts of strip mining on the Appalachian community, the need for a Just Transition, listening...

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) publishes the most robust climate assessments. In this episode, Dr. O'Reilly shares an inside look into the scientists writing the Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC.

Cody Sanford has a round table discussion with students and young environmentalists from the YEAH Network, focusing on ways we can approach the climate crisis and keep a sense of optimism when we face an uphill battle.

Storytelling is inherent in science, but sometimes we get comfortable with narratives that may be problematic. Agroecology PhD student Siwook Hwang sheds light on the dangers of the "scarcity axiom" and how we should pay attention to and challenge how we frame our stories in...

Wildfire season is lasting longer, affecting more people, and is becoming harder to control. Wildfire ecologist Casey Teske discusses fire's role in ecosystems, fuel treatment methods, and the challenges of fire forecasting.

Dr. Rick Knight set out on a mission to save nature 30+ years ago, but revelations over the course of his career have changed everything. In this episode, Dr. Knight shares how his work, and his life, have transformed and made for better outcomes.

Getting people on the same page about sustainability goals can be challenging. In this episode, environmental consultant, artist, and community facilitator, Emmanuelle Vital, discusses how we can bridge the gap between science, sustainability goals, and communities.

Australian environmentalist Shane French discusses the 2020 bushfires, Australia's unique wildlife, and offers advice for career longevity in environmentalism.

Inclusivity in STEM begins with a supportive community. Cristal Dominguez Vasquez takes a moment to discuss the opportunities and hardships she experienced as a Latinx student, and the mentors that helped her along the way.

Connecting people to place can be a powerful teaching tool and is something, lecturer at Indiana University and long-time park service employee, Dr. Brian Forist embraces. In this episode, we detail many examples of how this connection to nature is powerful for healing, learning, and...

America's national parks are called our "best idea", but are they? How can we make them better? What's co-management of the parks? What are ecosystem sciences? In this episode, long-time National Park Service employee and lecturer at Indiana University, Dr. Brian Forist gives an honest...

How can we make science and nature more accessible? In this episode, we look at how citizen science can be a tool for people to reach a higher understanding of the ecosystem surrounding them. Scientists Dr. Bowser and Sarah Whipple continue the discussion on how...

In our pilot episode, podcast co-creators Cody Sanford and Kaydee Barker speak with Dr. Gillian Bowser and Sarah Whipple about the YEAH Network and the importance of working across cultures in environmental science.