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In this podcast series students from Holy Cross discuss an environmental issue of concern and interest to them. Through research and storytelling, they explore how to tell the often difficult environmental stories of our time.

  1. 05/09/2018

    Looming Extinction Crisis

    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.

    10 min

  2. 05/08/2018

    Deforestation in Honduras: Can Something Be Done?

    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.

    8 min

  3. 05/07/2018

    Pat Benzan Pod

    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.

    10 min

  4. 05/04/2018

    The Eastern Cougar

    A podcast about cougars and why they matter.

    9 min

  5. 05/04/2018

    Rising Sea Levels

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

    9 min

  6. 05/02/2018

    The volatile year of wildfires in California (2017 and beyond)

    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.

    13 min

  7. 05/02/2018

    The Viability of Solar Power

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

    7 min

  8. 05/02/2018

    The Water Crisis in Cape Town, South Africa

    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.

    9 min

  9. 05/02/2018

    What coal wants to be and what coal never will be

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

    8 min

  10. 05/02/2018

    Landcast

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

    8 min

  11. 05/02/2018

    Intensive Farming and its Effects on the Environment

    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.

    7 min

  12. 05/02/2018

    Snow Leopard Conservation

    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.

    9 min
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In this podcast series students from Holy Cross discuss an environmental issue of concern and interest to them. Through research and storytelling, they explore how to tell the often difficult environmental stories of our time.

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