
Humans broke the environment — but we can heal it, too. Up From Dust is a podcast about the price of trying to shape the world around our needs, as seen from the Great Plains and the Midwest. Host Celia Llopis-Jepsen wanders across prairies, farm fields and suburbia to find the folks who are fixing our generational mistakes. From Harvest Public Media, KCUR Studios, and the NPR Network.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceEarth SciencesNature | |||

(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)Box turtles are cute and an absolute delight to spot while walking in the Midwest or Great Plains. But scientist Benjamin Reed wants us to know that these creatures are complex and widely misunderstood. Reed is a box ... more
(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)Climate change is altering the land, and Indigenous communities are on the frontline. This episode takes you to Alaska, where rapid permafrost thaw is threatening the Native village of Nunapitchuk. Then, we head to Lo... more
(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)A Texas pecan farmer spent years rethinking whether he needed so many chemicals to grow food. He cut back on things like weedkillers, but when it came to ditching insecticides, crop pests posed a challenge. That’s wha... more
(Jessica Cornelison / KCUR 89.3)Astronomers need your help! And you don’t have to be an expert, because it’s as easy as stepping outside your home and taking a good look at a constellation like Orion. For 20 years, the citizen science project Globe ... more
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My favorite podcast. Every show is a gem.
Love the show. Thanks
Very informative
i was eager to listen to the podcast about saving migrating birds across midwestern states when i heard it advertised on npr. i also loved the discussion about how to maybe save tuttle creek and rivers in my home state. “Up From Dust” is doing us a great service!
Just heard the first episode through the DW podcast Living Planet. Great job, looking forward to listening to more.
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This program centers on environmental change, stewardship, and community-led solutions across the Midwest and Great Plains. Episodes explore climate-driven impacts on land and water, Indigenous adaptation strategies, regenerative farming, save-the-sky lighting, river cleanup efforts, and grassroots conservation. Conversations pair scientists, farmers, educators, and local organizers to translate complex issues into practical actions for communities and policymakers. A notable through-line is translating science into accessible storytelling that connects place, culture, and sustainable futures, with a strong emphasis on local voices and tangible outcomes.
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2. Morris Alexi
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7. Troy Swift
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