Everyday Environment Podcast

Oct 23 2024 145 ep. 15 mins 42

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Everyday Environment delves into the intricate web of connections that bind us to the natural world. From water, air, energy, plants, and animals to the complex interactions within these elements, we aim to unravel the ties that link us to our environment. Through a variety of educational formats, including podcasts, blogs, and videos, we strive to foster a deeper understanding of these connections among the residents of Illinois. Explore more at go.illinois.edu/everydayenvironment. Hosted by: Abigail Garofalo, Amy Lefringhouse, and Erin Garrett

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Getting involved in climate work: find the solution that works for you

Oct 23 2024 39 mins

In the final episode of our Everyday Environment season focused on climate change, we chat with Duane Friend, Illinois Extension Climate Change Specialist to explore practical ways to get involved in climate action. Whether you're looking to make a difference in your own life or in your community, we discuss climate solutions that fit your lifestyle, share inspiring community succe

Coffee grounds are green: composting reduces methane and builds up soil

Oct 17 2024 39 mins

This week we welcome guests Sue Gasper and Gemini Bhalsod with Illinois Extension to chat about composting and how we can use this process to divert food waste from the landfill, where it often releases greenhouse gases as it decomposes, into backyard composts that reduce the greenhouse gases released. Join us to explore how to compost, its benefits, and its challenges. Learn more

Investigating solar energy and agriculture: agrivoltaics and climate change

Oct 09 2024 38 mins

This week we’re joined by Dennis Bowman, Extension Digital Agriculture Specialist with Illinois Extension. Our team was fascinated by our discussion with Dennis about agrivoltaics and University of Illinois’ major research project within this field. Discover what agrivoltaics is all about, why agricultural land is such an attractive target for solar development, and the challen

Exploring carbon markets as part of emissions reduction goals

Oct 02 2024 29 mins

This week we’re joined by Sarah Sellars, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Sustainable Farm and Food Systems at South Dakota State University. We’re chatting with Sarah about agricultural carbon markets and their potential as one piece of the puzzle to meeting climate goals. Learn more on the blog. Resources to learn more: The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commod

Cover Crops not Mudslides: empowering youth on climate change.

Sep 24 2024 42 mins

Join us this week as we chat with Peggy Anesi about her career in empowering youth about climate change. By keeping it local and empowering them with realistic options for addressing climate change, we can build a citizenry that is equipped face the many challenges presented by our changing climate.

It’s all about risk: how climate change increases our risk of health concerns and how we can adapt

Sep 19 2024 42 mins

This week we’re chatting with Elena Grossman from GTI Energy about how climate change is impacting us – our health and our communities – and what we can do about it. We’ll discuss existing health concerns that are exacerbated by climate change, leading to overall increased risk of health issues. Elena will break down how climate change affects different populations dispropo

Exploring the challenges facing pollinators

Sep 12 2024 42 mins

Join us as we talk with Brodie Dunn, Outreach Associate in Biodiversity and Pollinators for Illinois Extension, about how pollinators are expected to respond to climate change. Learn more on the blog. Resources to learn more: If you’d like to hear more from Brodie, check out his wildlife sound ID podcast “Voice of the Wild”Pollinator-friendly garden designs can be found at ht

Will invasive species be helped or hindered by climate change?

Sep 05 2024 41 mins

This week we welcome Chris Evans to the podcast. Chris is an Extension Forestry and Research Specialist with Illinois Extension based in southern Illinois. We chat about what invasive species are, how their characteristics may make them more resilient to climate change, and what we can do to help slow their spread. Learn more on the blog.Resources for learning more: iNaturalist - t

Understanding soil as a system

Aug 29 2024 41 mins

This week we chat with Michelle Wander, Emeritus Soil Scientist in the Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences department at University of Illinois. We go belowground to explore the importance of soil health, threats to that health, and practices to mitigate negative impacts on soil. Learn more on the blog. Helpful resources for homeowners: Soils website from Illinois Extensio

708 million tons of carbon storage: Urban Forests and climate change

Aug 22 2024 34 mins

This week we welcome Justin Vozzo to the podcast. Justin is an Extension Forestry Specialist with Illinois Extension based in Urbana, and he shares with us what an urban forest is and how they play a role in mitigating climate change. Learn more on the Everyday Environment Blog.