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This Is Science with Jess Phoenix Union of Concerned Scientists
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This Is Science with Jess Phoenix is the official podcast of the Union of Concerned Scientists. Jess brings her experience as a volcanologist and science communicator to the mic through science storytelling and conversations with dynamic scientific explorers, change-makers, and innovators. Ignorance is the disease, and curiosity is the cure!
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We Didn't Start The Fire (But We Know Who Did)
UCS scientists have linked fossil fuel companies to the explosion of wildfires in the west. Jess talks with lead study author Kristy Dahl and climate law attorney Jessica Wentz about what this information means for holding corporations accountable for climate destruction.
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To Hell And Back
Jess investigates what connects giant salamanders, community organizing, and fracking via a conversation with journalist Annie Roth and biologist Justin Grubb, creators of the documentary film "Hellbent." Rights of nature provides a unique legal framework for communities to protect vulnerable environments, and it's being tested in the courts right now.
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Making Waves
Jess is joined by Amani Webber-Schultz and Jaida Elcock, shark scientists and co-founders of the nonprofit organization Minorities In Shark Sciences. The conversation ranges from hammerhead shark anatomy to the UN High Seas Treaty, and the importance of diversity for innovation in science.
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Curiosity is the Cure
In our inaugural episode, host Jess Phoenix talks with Alie Ward, science communicator and host of the podcast Ologies.
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Ep. 25: ¿Quién quiere un auto eléctrico? Por lo visto, tú
Yazmín Alfonso de EVNoir y Andrea Marpillero-Colomina de GreenLatinos hablaron con Got Science sobre los resultados de una encuesta que mide el interés de la gente latina por los autos eléctricos y nos dan sus impresiones e ideas para ampliar el acceso equitativo.
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Ep. 157: Lean, Clean, Green Machines
Community organizer Bridget Vial and energy analyst Paula Garcia discuss how some states can reach an equitable transition to 100% clean energy by 2035.
Customer Reviews
Población Latina
Que interesante que estén presentando entrevistas en español, que la población latina pueda entender y buscar la forma de aportar con ideas y soluciones a la problemática climática en general. Esperemos que se extiendan las entrevistas a presentaciones en general sobre esta temática tan controvertida pero necesaria para la sobrevivencia de nuestro planeta.
Rough Start But Now Hitting Its Stride!
As a longtime UCS member, I was excited when the “Got Science?” podcast first came out a few years ago. Unfortunately, things were pretty shaky back then and the was hardly worth a listen. The interviews were stiff, robotic, and amateurish. I decided to stick it out, however, and keep listening. Things began to change when Colleen MacDonald was brought in as podcast host. Her more natural, genuine, and spontaneous style elevated the show’s appeal. Better, more articulate guests began to appear, and Colleen was good at asking the kinds of questions any concerned citizen would want to ask. The choice of topics has been solid and the show has finally hit its stride. Nowadays, I look forward to each bi-weekly episode. Brian Middleton’s theme music is cool, especially that thumping bass guitar. The occasional episodes in Spanish are a welcome feature as I enjoy a chance to work on my Español. Keep up the good work UCS!
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