Climbing, Conservation and Capitalism

November 12, 2021

The outdoor clothing and gear company Patagonia is known for its commitment to sustainability and environmental health, but its prices often make it

30x30: This Land Is Whose Land?

August 13, 2021

This episode was underwritten in part by Resources Legacy Fund. President Biden has set a goal of conserving 30% of the nation’s land and waters in

Vandana Shiva and the Hubris of Manipulating Nature

July 30, 2021

What are the limits on how much humans should meddle with the natural world?  Vandana Shiva is an eco-feminist, activist, editor, and author who has

Should Nature Have Rights?

May 28, 2021

In the last several years, a growing number of countries and places within the United States have tried to establish legal standing for natural

REWIND: Billionaire Wilderness

April 16, 2021

How much is access to so-called wilderness tied to wealth?For many of us, the story of the American wilderness begins when Europeans arrived on these

Billionaire Wilderness

July 24, 2020

What happens when wealth meets wilderness?For many of us, the story of the American wilderness begins when Europeans arrived on these shores and began

REWIND: Exploring Climate Psychology / Getting Outside in the Digital Age

January 17, 2020

We all know about the environmental and physical effects of climate change. But what about its impact on our mental health?  According to some

California’s Story: How Did It Get Here?

November 8, 2019

California has long been on the frontlines of environmental protection. These days, however, the state is also on the frontlines of a destabilized

My Climate Story: Terry Root

September 19, 2019

This special episode is part of the My Climate Story series, published in partnership with Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of more than

Naturally Wired: Getting Outside in the Digital Age

March 22, 2019

What does it take to get people off their phones and into the outdoors? Research has shown the deleterious effects of electronics on weight, sleep