Shannon Lovgren Interviews Judith Enck on Her New Book "The Problem with Plastic"

Pamela Schaffer has forged a unique path in her career, starting as an engineer at Hewlett-Packard when few women were in the field. She transitioned into product management, helped build startups sold to Google and Cisco, and spent five years in venture capital. After purchasing a 42-foot catamaran in La Rochelle, France, she sailed around the world, witnessing environmental issues firsthand. In this episode of E...

The EarthSayers podcast recently featured filmmaker Trevor Tejeda-Gervais, discussing his documentary The True Cost of Burning Coal: Iowa’s Dirty Secret. The episode reveals Iowa's reliance on coal despite its reputation as a wind-energy leader, highlighting the environmental and health risks faced by communities. Tejeda-Gervais collaborated with organizations like the Iowa Environmental Council to amplify residen...

Greener Pastures, a PBS documentary, explores the struggles and resilience of America’s family farmers. Producer Ian Kibbe discusses urgent agricultural challenges through voices like Jeff Ditzenberger, a veteran farmer, and Chris Petersen, a sustainable agriculture advocate. Family farms, vital to rural America, are disappearing due to emotional and economic hardships. The film highlights the stress of modern far...

Join us for a conversation with Aoife Kelleher, director of the documentary Mrs. Robinson, which showcases the remarkable career of Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. We delve into Robinson’s journey of breaking barriers, advocating for human rights, and leading climate justice initiatives. Aoife Kelleher is a celebrated Irish filmmaker known for her impactful sto...