KMSU Every Day Is Earth Day

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Every Day Is Earth Day is an award-winning program hosted by KMSU's Karen Wright and is a series of interviews with experts on sustainability.

  1. 20h ago

    New Center Established to Conserve Pollinators 07-02-2026

    July 2, 2026 - The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service is rallying for pollinator conservation by building relationships through its new Center for Pollinator Conservation. The new (and first) director of the center, Nicole Alt, talked with EDED host Karen Wright about the organization's effort  to address the declining pollinator populations in the nation, as well as discusses practical tips the average person can take to make a difference. https://www.fws.gov/program/center-pollinator-conservation

    24 min

  2. Jun 17

    New Climate-Friendly Ag Practices Program for Water Quality 06-18-2026

    June 18, 2026 - The application period has just opened for a new MN Dept. of Agriculture program designed to encourage producers to implement sustainable agricultural practices with known, quantifiable greenhouse gas emission reductions. EDED host Karen Wright spoke with Megan Moland, Conservation Programs Administrator for the MN Water Quality Certification Program, about the Climate-friendly Agricultural Practices (CFAP) incentive payments of up to $10,000 to improve and protect water.

    16 min
  3. Local Food Rescue 6-11-2026

    Jun 5

    Local Food Rescue 6-11-2026

    June 11, 2026 - The USA wastes nearly 40% of its food supply, amounting to around 60 million tons per year, or 325 pounds per person. EDED host Karen Wright talked with Tom Polich, Regional Food Rescue Coordinator at Reg. 9, about the unique program for rescuing tons of food in southern Minnesota.

    21 min

  4. May 27

    Agricultural and Wastewater Pollution 05282026

    May 28, 2026 -  Nutrient pollution from agriculture and other sources persists in many U.S. waterways, affecting both drinking water and the natural environment. Every Day is Earth Day host, Karen Wright, talked with a panel of experts on the issue: Dr. Gurpal Toor, University of Maryland, Dr. Vera Trainer, University of Washington, and Dr. Sandra McLellan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

    21 min

  5. May 19

    National Wildfire Awareness Month_Are you prepared? 05212026

    May 21, 2026 - As Climate is changing, the prevalence of wildfires is increasing across the world - with increasing heat, drought and winds - even in Minnesota. Every Day is Earth Day host, Karen Wright, spoke with Wildland Firefighter and founder of SAFE SOSS (a fire mitigation company), about ways to prepare for the upcoming fire season.

    26 min

  6. May 13

    Master Gardener Plant Sale-the Importance of Natives 5-14-2026

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    19 min

  7. May 6

    Emergency Action Needed as Nitrate Pollution Reaches Crisis Levels 05-07-2026

    May 7, 2026 - Science and Environmental Groups sent a letter this week to ask the EPA and HHS to take emergency action as nitrate pollution in water has reached crisis levels. Karen Wright spoke with Dr. Stacy Woods, a co-author of the letter and the research director for the Food & Environment Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists about what action citizens can take this week to address this significant health risk.

    23 min

  8. May 6

    End of Mining Ban Threatens Boundary Waters 4-23-2026

    April 23, 2026 - The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 to overturn a 20-year ban on mining in the Superior National Forest, threatening to expose the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to potential pollution.   Karen Wright talked with Sam Chadwick, Associate Director of Save the Boundary Waters on what this vote means and how the state may need to step in to protect these pristine waters.

    24 min
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Every Day Is Earth Day is an award-winning program hosted by KMSU's Karen Wright and is a series of interviews with experts on sustainability.

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  • Creator
    KMSU
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    222
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 KMSU