Reading Nature

We all know of the growing threat climate change poses to the world around us. The advent of global change promises to morph the Earth as we know it, on this episode we'll be talking about climate change velocity and it's threat to the rare tree species of North America. The problem has provoked a nationwide discussion amongst those in the field.

This podcast is about illegal and unregulated logging practices in Honduras. Honduras has the highest rate of forest loss out of all countries in Central America. I will also talk about the wildlife of the Honduran rainforests, and what can be done to prevent this practice from continuing.

Host Pat Benzan discusses the dangers of the meat industry and potential vegan solutions. He interviews guest Katherine Barrette about her experience as a college student eating vegan.

A podcast about cougars and why they matter.

A discussion about rising sea levels and their effects due to climate change.

This podcast dives into the destructive past year of “wildfire season” in California. Listeners will learn statistics, hear personal experiences regarding the affects of the Southern California Wildfires and learn of the community attempts to better respond to the unavoidable fires.

This podcast takes a look at the history and potential of solar power and what needs to be done to expand its implementation.

This podcast discusses the causes, implications, and solutions to the Cape Town water crisis. Listeners will learn the details behind the water crisis, and hopefully leave with an enhanced appreciation for a natural resource that many of us take for granted.

A look at the history of Appalachian coal mining from first discovery of coal all the way to mountain top removal.

This podcast episode focuses on the importance of protecting America’s public lands, as well as a discussion on the background of this issue.

In my podcast, I go into detail about what intensive farming is, the detrimental effects it has on the environment, and how each and every one of us can work to change that.

This podcast is an exploration of the various vulnerabilities of snow leopards and a detailing of what conservation efforts do exist. The hope of the creator is to help listeners develop an appreciation for the animal in danger while providing new and interesting information.