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This Green Earth

Claire Wiley
Climate Change
Environmental Policy
Sustainability
Great Salt Lake
Park City
American Prairie
Wildlife Management
Environmental Conservation
Bison Restoration
PFAS
Biodiversity
Bees
Owls
Saltwater Intrusion
Cicadas
Mississippi River
Ecosystems
Entomology
Food Waste
Noxious Weeds

This Green Earth is a weekly, hour-long program that focuses on the environment and environmentalism. Host Claire Wiley explores the science, politics, economics and ethics behind the environment, natural resources and sustainability.

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Ecologist and Executive Director of Grow the Flow, Ben Abbott shares his perspective on the proposed 40,000 acre, 9 gigawatt AI data Center in Box Elder County, Utah.

Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Utah, Dr. Robert Davies discusses the potential thermal footprint of the Box Elder County Stratos Project.

MIT professor and author, Lorna Gibson, shares details from her fascinating new book, Birds Up Close, which takes us into the hidden wonders of birds.

Environmental engineer, professor, scientist and author Dr. Pablo Ribiero Dias discusses his new book, Climate Changed: The Science of Sustainability and How Each of Us Can Do Our Part.

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Ben Abbott
Ecologist, Professor and Executive Director of Grow the Flow
Grow the Flow
Episode: Thirst for Data: The Potential Impacts of Proposed AI Center
Robert Davies
Associate Professor of Physics at Utah State University
Utah State University
Episode: Potential Thermal Footprint of Proposed Stratos Project
Lorna Gibson
MIT professor and author of Birds Up Close
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: A Microscopic Look at Our World's Winged Phenomenon's
Pablo Ribiero Dias
Professor, scientist, artist, researcher, engineer, and entrepreneur; author of Climate Changed, The Science of Sustainability and How Each of Us Can Do Our Part
SolarCycle; Book Author
Episode: The Science of Sustainability
Josef Gorres
Professor of Ecological Soil Management at the University of Vermont
University of Vermont
Episode: Engineers underfoot
Jack Longino
University of Utah biology professor and ant expert
University of Utah
Episode: The story behind the superorganism
Anand Varma
National Geographic Explorer and photographer
National Geographic
Episode: Illuminating the complex layers of the natural world
Dr. Mark Elbroch
Ecologist, author, and storyteller focusing on wildcat science and conservation
Wildcat Ecology / Mountain Lion research
Episode: Heart of a Lion
Heather Lynch
National Geographic Explorer, quantitative ecologist, associate professor at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University
Episode: Groundbreaking satellite imagery is teaching us about Antarctic penguins

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Christopher Cherniak
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Claire Wiley
Co-host of This Green Earth

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Potential Thermal Footprint of Proposed Stratos Project
Q: What would it take to analyze this in a way that provides the information the public is seeking?
Dr. Davies suggests transitioning from project-by-project analysis to a whole-systems analysis that encompasses ecological, social, and economic impacts, including long-term effects on the Great Salt Lake Basin and Wasatch Front ecosystems.
Potential Thermal Footprint of Proposed Stratos Project
Q: Is it feasible to power a data center of this scale with renewable energy resources, and what would that imply?
Yes, it is technically feasible to power such a data center with renewables, but the overall thermal load would still be significant; the discussion emphasizes that the heat dissipation problem remains regardless of energy source and that a broader systems approach is needed.
Potential Thermal Footprint of Proposed Stratos Project
Q: Could you tell us a little bit about this preliminary analysis you recently performed?
Dr. Davies explains that the analysis focused on the thermal load and how the heat from a proposed 9 gigawatt hyperscale data center, co-located with a natural gas power plant, would affect Hansel Valley, including possible temperature rises and impacts on local climate and ecology.
A Microscopic Look at Our World's Winged Phenomenon's
Q: So your book Birds Up Close is broken down into chapters that explain everything from feathers to bone structure. How did you approach gathering all this intricate information?
I started with ornithology textbooks, then moved to reference papers and studies, talking with ornithologists to translate complex findings into concepts that birders and general audiences can understand.
Engineers underfoot
Q: How do exotic earthworms affect northern forests and soil structure over time?
Exotic earthworms can deplete the organic layer, reduce carbon storage, and disrupt seed banks and understory plants, leading to long-term changes in forest ecology.

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Episodes consistently explore various facets of environmental issues, including climate change, sustainability, conservation efforts, and the impact of human activities on natural ecosystems. A focus on both historical perspectives and current events allows for a comprehensive understanding of how social, political, and economic factors intertwine with environmental science. Guests typically include experts, activists, and authors, each providing unique insights that contribute to a broader discussion on environmental stewardship and policy advocacy. Overall, this series emphasizes collective action and individual responsibility towards creating sustainable solutions and enhances public awareness about urgent ecological concerns.

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