In This Climate

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We’re a podcast from Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute and The Media School. We’re here to bring you the scientists working toward solutions, the legislation to watch and the ways you can remain resilient.

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Barbara Buffaloe, Mayor of Columbia MO

Feb 21 2024 30 mins

Gabe talks with Barbara Buffaloe, mayor of Columbia, MO, about climate challenges and success in her community.

Are coated agricultural seeds killing insects? A conversation with author Elizabeth Hillborn

Dec 11 2023 28 mins

Elizabeth Hillborn's book " Restoring Eden" chronicles her search to discover what was poisoning her wetland.

What is happening to coal culture in the Midwest?

Nov 01 2023 35 mins

An interview with Siri Chilukuri and John McCracken about thir Grist article.

Is coal making Indiana's electricity more expensive? State Affairs' Ryan Martin

Sep 28 2023 16 mins

A discussion with journalist Ryan Martin (State Affairs) about the impact of coal on energy pricing in indiana.

Michael Mann: Hope, disinformation, Carl Sagan, and climate communication

Sep 21 2023 28 mins

For Climate Week, Gabe interviews climate scientist and communicator Michael Mann about his current activities as a climate communicator.

What to do when your child's lead levels are high? Journalist Lauren Silverman

Sep 13 2023 34 mins

Gabe talks with journalist Lauen Silverman about her experiences after learning that her child had elevated lead levels.

Can we do better at preventing environmentally caused cancer? Interview with Kristina Marusic

Aug 25 2023 31 mins

Kristina Marusic's book "A New War on Cancer" tells stories of those who are working to reduce exposure to cancer-causing chemicals in the enviroment.

Heidi Roop, “The Climate Action Handbook”

May 27 2023 37 mins

Gabe talks with Heidi Roop (Univ. Minn) on her new book “The Climate Action Handbook.”

The Anthropocene, Explained: Jason Kelly, Professor of History and Director of the Indiana Arts and Humanities Institute

Apr 07 2023 38 mins

The Anthropocene, a period in which environments are fundamentally changed by humans. Jason Kelly, Professor of History (IUPUI) and Director of the Indiana Arts and Humanities Institute explains.

Vetocracy: Francis Fukuyama discusses ways to improve our ability to make decisions about climate

Mar 31 2023 30 mins

Many projects and policies that could help with climate change stumble on too many decision points, places where ideas can be shot down. Francis Fukuyama discusses his idea of "vetocracy" in relation to climate.