A Little Greener

A Little Greener
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Come join friends and environmental educators, Casey and Sara, as they discuss all things nature and explore how we can all live “A Little Greener.” This weekly podcast features conversations on topics ranging from backyard birding to global conservation projects, and everything in between.

  1. 12/08/2024

    Meet the Moose

    After being side characters in two episodes (Rocky Mountain Adventures and White-tailed Deer), it's time for moose to step into the spotlight! Casey and Sara discuss what makes moose special, the tangled web of moose population control, conservation, and climate change, and why in the world the plural of moose isn't "meese."   The two articles referenced in the last portion of the show are: How Should Colorado Handle Its Booming Moose Population? | Smithsonian Do Moose “Belong” in Colorado?   Additional resources for this episode: Moose Research in Rocky Mountain National Park Species Spotlight - Moose (U.S. National Park Service) ‘No chain stores, but moose on every corner’: as Colorado herds thrive, clashes with people rise | Wildlife | The Guardian Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Moose Survey Moose Research | Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Winter tick Winter Ticks: Moose: Mammals: Species Information: Wildlife: Fish & Wildlife: Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife As New England Winters Warm, Ticks are Killing Moose at High Rates | Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Moose in New Hampshire

    58 min

  2. 11/23/2024

    Florida State Park Shenanigans

    Unless you're living in Florida, you may have missed out on the fallout from a proposed development plan involving nine of Florida's state parks. Casey and Sara discuss the whole situation, from the problems with the proposals to the odd secrecy around the plan to the fallout--and share some lessons that we can all take from the situation to help make our voices heard to protect the planet. Resources for this episode DEP Announces 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative to Increase Public Access, Recreation and Lodging at Florida State Parks Florida State Parks Threatened by Development https://floridawildlifefederation.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1-Overview.jpg Legislation Scrapped in 2011 Offers Clues to How Florida Might Fund ‘Great Outdoors’ Initiative) State offers more details on plan to revamp parks including in South Florida DeSantis' plan to develop state parks faces setback as golf course backer pulls out | AP News Audubon Protects Florida State Parks from Development Proposals

    56 min

  3. 10/07/2024

    Sustainability at the Chicago Marathon: A Conversation with Cat Morris

    The Chicago Marathon is one of six World Major Marathons, and this year will host around 50,000 runners from around the world, not to mention the spectators, vendors, and volunteers. So, is it possible for an event of this magnitude to be sustainable? On this episode, Casey and Sara chat with Cat Morris, the Sustainability Manager at Chicago Event Management, overseeing the Chicago Marathon. Hear about how the Chicago Marathon became certified as an Evergreen Inspire event through the Council for Responsible Sport, how waste, from water cups to gel packets, is being diverted from landfills, and how runners and spectators can get involved!   Sara will be running the 2024 Chicago Marathon as part of Team Fox, raising funds for the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. If you'd like to donate to support the Foundation's work to find a cure for Parkinson's, you can donate through Sara's fundraising page here: https://give.michaeljfox.org/fundraiser/5270913   Resources for this episode:  Chicago Marathon Sustainability Community Impact through Compost: Chicago Distance Series Instagram: Tina Muir, Chicago Marathon Sustainability Ambassador Instagram: Chicago Marathon Know Before You Go: Sustainability

    48 min

  4. 08/31/2024

    Rocky Mountain Adventures

    This week, Casey and Sara recap Sara's first trip to the Rocky Mountains, covering everything from road trip musings on land use to wildfires to amazing wildlife encounters! Resources for this episode: Natural Features & Ecosystems - Rocky Mountain National Park (U.S. National Park Service) Moose Research in Rocky Mountain National Park Tribal Partners - Rocky Mountain

    56 min

  5. 08/10/2024

    White-Tailed Deer

    White-tailed deer may not be the first species that pops to mind when you think of conservation, especially if you live across much of North or Central America. For many of us, these animals are commonly seen around our own homes and (unfortunately) roadways. Depending on your perspective, they can be seen as a nuisance, a game species, beloved local wildlife, or all of the above. In this episode, Casey and Sara discuss the history, ecology, and conservation of one of our most recognized animals. Resources for this episode: White-Tailed Deer-Penn State University The Relationship Between Deer Density, Tick Abundance, and Human Cases of Lyme Disease in a Residential Community You're More Likely To Hit a Deer This Week while Driving Deer-Vehicle Collisions | Purdue Extension Forestry & Natural Resources Reproductive characteristics of female white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the Midwestern USA - ScienceDirect

    1h 4m

  6. 07/06/2024

    Lithium-ion Batteries

    Lithium-ion batteries are found everywhere, from watches to power tools to e-bikes and electric cars. But perhaps you've heard a thing or two about these batteries that make you unsure. This week, Casey and Sara discuss some of the environmental, social justice, and safety issues associated with lithium-ion batteries and how we can look to improve moving forward. Resources for this episode: How Lithium-ion Batteries Work | Department of Energy A Comprehensive Comparative Analysis: Lithium vs Alkaline Batteries - The Earth Awards Safety Risks to Emergency Responders from Lithium-Ion Battery Fires in Electric Vehicles EVs are being set on fire in Ottawa for NRC battery abuse research Electric Car Fires: What You Should Know | Edmunds Deadly fires from phone, scooter batteries leave lawmakers playing catch-up on safety Environmental impact of direct lithium extraction from brines | Nature Reviews Earth & Environment The Environmental Impacts of Lithium and Cobalt Mining Potential impacts of proposed lithium extraction on biodiversity and conservation in the contiguous United States - ScienceDirect How is lithium mined? | MIT Climate Portal Maine Has the Lithium America Needs, But Won't Allow Mining | TIME Society Watch: Across the globe, indigenous rights are being trampled in lithium goldrush | Reuters What Is Thermal Runaway? | UL Research Institutes Their batteries hurt the environment, but EVs still beat gas cars. Here's why This electric car battery takes less than 5 minutes to charge | CNN Business Tribes face an uphill battle to defend their sacred land against lithium mining A fire at a lithium battery factory in South Korea kills 22 mostly Chinese migrant workers

    1h 7m

  7. 06/22/2024

    Butterfly Conservation: An Interview with Dr. Vaughn Shirey

    This week, Sara and Casey chat with conservation biologist and data scientist, Dr. Vaughn Shirey, for a wide-ranging conversation about his work in butterfly conservation and climate change. Learn what got Vaughn interested in the field, how artificial intelligence is being used in his work, and what cold climate butterfly species (yeah, that's a thing) are telling us about climate change. Resources for this episode: Find more on Dr. Vaughn Shirey and his work HERE Find Vaughn Shirey on Twitter Find Vaugh Shirey on Instagram Vaughn Shirey - Google Scholar

    51 min

  8. 06/08/2024

    Should We Eradicate Mosquitoes?

    Mosquitoes are common flying insect that inhabit all continents except Antarctica. There are over 3500 species of mosquitoes worldwide, but only somewhere between 6 and 9.3% bite humans and are disease vectors. That said, mosquitos are the deadliest animal on the planet, thanks to their role as a vector for disease. So, would we be better off getting rid of this pesky insect? Casey and Sara discuss the role of mosquitos in the environment, the pros and cons of eradication, and why mosquito gut bacteria is more important than you might expect! Resources for this episode: Mosquitopia - NCBI Bookshelf MOSQUITOES Why Are Some People Tastier to Mosquitoes Than Others? | Pfizer About Mosquitoes - CDC Robust network stability of mosquitoes and human pathogens of medical importance | Parasites & Vectors Can Garden Plants Really Repel Mosquitoes? - Consumer Reports. Invasive Mosquitoes - Birds Not Mosquitoes Aedes communis: The Pollinating Mosquito. Millions of Mosquitoes Will Rain Down on Hawaii to Save an Iconic Bird | Scientific American Genetically Modified Mosquitoes - CDC

    1h 12m
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Come join friends and environmental educators, Casey and Sara, as they discuss all things nature and explore how we can all live “A Little Greener.” This weekly podcast features conversations on topics ranging from backyard birding to global conservation projects, and everything in between.

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    A Little Greener
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    125
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