This special episode of Collaborative for the Earth (C4E) examines how U.S. efforts to move away from fossil fuels collide with surging electricity demand from AI and data centers, prompting companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google to pursue nuclear power. 

Distributed by American Public Media from January through April 2026, C4E presents in its first national radio broadcast the history of nuclear energy in the United States, from Eisenhower’s 1953 “Atoms for Peace” through Three Mile Island, and changing public opinion under the Trump administration. Today, approximately 94 reactors supply just over 18% of U.S. utility-scale electricity. The narrative episode explores the restarting of shuttered plants, the promise and skepticism around small modular reactors, and shifts in energy policy as climate solutions that were discussed during an April 2025 Governor’s Island forum debate, in partnership with The New York Climate Exchange.

Learn more with: 

SBU’s Collaborative for the Earth Debuts National Broadcast Special on Nuclear Energy

SBU Hosts 2nd Annual Environmental Forum on Nuclear Energy’s Role in Climate Solutions

Understanding Nuclear Energy with C4E’s ‘Nuclear 101’ Conversation

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01:25 Three Mile Island Shock

04:05 Nuclear Numbers Shift

05:54 Why This Podcast

07:21 AI Power Hunger

11:13 Restarting Old Reactors

13:47 Debating Nuclear Role

20:47 Safety After Fukushima

25:34 Regulation Lessons Learned

27:01 Nuclear Waste Dilemma

31:31 Do We Need Nuclear

32:50 Long Island Case Study

35:28 Build Times and Costs

37:23 Safety Versus Speed

41:10 Geopolitics and Supply Chains

45:43 Four Paths to Expand

47:43 Small Modular Reactor Hype

51:55 Financing the Nuclear Bet

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Special thanks to The New York Climate Exchange and Stony Brook’s Office of the Provost, Office of Marketing and Communications and the MS in Journalism program for their support.

Host: Heather Lynch

Writer: J.D. Allen

Editors: Terry Sheridan, Lori Kie

Producers: Jordan Vallone, Melanie Formosa

Post Production: Denis Murray 

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Ben Novak is bringing back the extinct passenger pigeon. Host Heather Lynch and Novak, program manager for the Biotechnology for Bird Conservation Program for Revive & Restore, discuss de-extinction, restoring ecosystem function by using gene editing or selective breeding to give living relatives traits needed to fill extinct species’ ecological roles, and correcting Jurassic Park misconceptions about using ancient DNA directly. Novak explains how museum specimens provide fragmented DNA for sequencing and the limits of mapping genomes, emphasizing goal-oriented trait recovery over perfect genetic identity. 

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• “Could Extinct Species Save Today’s Forests? Scientist Makes the Case for Darwin Day”
• “De-Extinction” by Ben Novak
• “Towards Practical Conservation Cloning: Understanding the Dichotomy Between the Histories of Commercial and Conservation Cloning” by Ben J. Novak, Stewart Brand, Ryan Phelan, Sasha Plichta, Oliver A. Ryder and Robert J. Wiese
• “First endangered black-footed ferrets, Mustela nigripes, cloned for genetic rescue” by Ben Novak, et al.
• “Natural Selection Shaped the Rise and Fall of Passenger Pigeon Genomic Diversity” by Ben Novak, et al.

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• 01:40 Defining De-Extinction
• 02:44 Jurassic Park Myths
• 05:32 Where The DNA Comes From
• 08:41 Sample Quality And Tissues
• 11:44 Mapping Ancient Genomes
• 14:16 How Close Is Close Enough
• 23:04 Naming De-Extinct Species
• 25:30 Tiny Mutations Big Traits
• 28:12 Building Diversity In
• 30:56 Passenger Pigeon Progress
• 31:33 Ferret Genetic Rescue
• 33:55 Why Birds Are Hard
• 35:52 Germ Cell Workaround
• 37:55 Mitochondria Purity Myth
• 44:16 Policy And Release
• 46:46 Stem Cells Future Tools

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Stephen Baines is focused on the ecological reshaping of coastal wetlands. Host Heather Lynch and Baines, an associate professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution, discuss the impact of non-native species, nitrogen's role in marsh stability, the influence of iron fertilization on ocean ecosystems, and the complexities of coastal conservation. Baines is concerned about keeping coastal marshes intact amid rising sea levels and human infrastructure, and the importance of native plant gardening to support local biodiversity.

Learn more with:

• “Lakes as sentinels of climate change” by Rita Adrian, Catherine M O'Reilly, Horacio Zagarese, Stephen B Baines, Dag O Hessen, Wendel Keller, David M Livingstone, Ruben Sommaruga, Dietmar Straile, Ellen Van Donk, Gesa A Weyhenmeyer, Monika Winder
• “The production of dissolved organic matter by phytoplankton and its importance to bacteria: patterns across marine and freshwater systems” by Stephen B Baines, Michael L Pace
• “Luxury iron uptake and storage in pennate diatoms from the equatorial Pacific Ocean” by Benjamin S Twining, Stephen B Baines
• “Plant Traits Explain Seasonal and Spatial Variation in Denitrification Within Spartina Alterniflora Wetlands” by Stephen B Baines, Priscilla Moley, Mary Alldred

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00:33 Impact of Climate Change on Species Redistribution

00:59 Exploring Coastal Wetlands and Marshes

01:31 Understanding Salt Marsh Plant Species

06:39 Nitrogen's Role in Coastal Marsh Stability

16:51 Fiddler Crabs and Their Environmental Impact

22:10 Challenges of Sea Level Rise and Marsh Sustainability

28:02 Concerns About Coastal Development

28:14 Economic Models for Coastal Adaptation

28:40 Emotional Ties to Coastal Living

29:11 Sea Level Rise Models and Predictions

29:31 Historical Context of Coastal Areas

30:00 Challenges in Coastal Management

30:07 Switching to Ocean Chemistry

30:35 Iron Fertilization and Carbon Capture

30:57 The Role of Iron in Ocean Ecosystems

32:51 Experiments and Debates on Iron Fertilization

34:13 Potential Risks and Consequences

35:36 Challenges in Large-Scale Experiments

36:14 Political and Economic Implications

36:41 Nutrient Redistribution and Global Impact

38:07 Practical Challenges in Implementation

39:36 Bridging Science and Art for Public Outreach

48:28 The Importance of Native Plant Gardens

50:53 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Pamela Ginex explores the impacts of disasters on emergency preparedness and patient care. Host Heather Lynch and Ginex, assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Stony Brook University, discusses how hospitals and clinics can be prepared for climate-related disasters like hurricanes and heat waves. Ginex highlights the need for proactive measures for those with known toxic exposures and the role of sustainability in healthcare, as well as the necessity of integrating environmental awareness into medical training to better support the health sector in the face of climate change.

Learn more with:

• “Exposure-Informed Care Following Toxic Environmental Exposures: A Lifestyle Medicine Approach” by Pamela Ginex, Paul Barach, […], and Tammy A. Butterick
• “Climate stressors and oncology care: awareness of healthcare professionals in Puerto Rico” by Jessica Hernandez Marrero, Nancy R. Cardona-Cordero, Marievelise Soto-Salgado, Pamela Ginex, Milagros Eliah, Ana P. Ortiz 
• “Climate change, climate disasters and oncology care: a descriptive global survey of oncology healthcare professionals” by Pamela Ginex, et al.

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00:35 Impact of Natural Disasters on Healthcare

01:14 Understanding Nursing Research

02:25 The Versatility and Demand of Nursing Careers

03:52 Climate Disasters and Cancer Care

05:42 Personal Experiences During Hurricane Sandy

08:29 Hospital Preparedness for Climate Disasters

15:07 Heat Stress and Cancer Treatment

17:28 Sustainability Efforts at Stony Brook Hospital

24:57 Preventative Care for Toxic Exposure

31:06 Training the Next Generation of Medical Professionals

32:28 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Rafael D’Andrea is focused on understanding what makes the queen bee different from her peers. Host Heather Lynch and D’Andrea, assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, to discuss mathematical models in understanding nature, and the importance of collaboration and data sharing in scientific research. D’Andrea explains his research on eusociality in animals and the factors contributing to diversity in tropical forests. Additionally, they delve into potential biases and the need for reforms of the peer review process.

Learn more with:

• “Eusocial reproduction selects for longevity” by R D’Andrea, CD Kocher, B Skiena, B Futcher
• “Chesson's coexistence theory” by G Barabás, R D'Andrea, SM Stump
• “Can editors save peer review from peer reviewers?” by R D’Andrea, JP O’Dwyer

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• 00:24 Introduction to Nature's Diversity
• 01:14 Transition from Physics to Ecology
• 06:45 Understanding Eusociality
• 09:05 Longevity and Eusociality
• 24:26 Exploring Tropical Forest Biodiversity
• 27:38 Role of Animals in Plant Reproduction
• 27:42 Introduction to Barro Colorado Island
• 28:43 Unique Data Set of Barro Colorado Island
• 31:12 Peer Review Process in Science
• 32:32 Bias and Interventions in Peer Review
• 34:54 Challenges and Solutions in Peer Review
• 49:11 Future of Theoretical Ecology
• 54:02 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Stony Brook University Hospital is on the front lines of sustainability. Host Heather Lynch speaks with CEO Carol Gomes, Director of Healthcare Safety Barbara Boyle, and Josephine Connolly-Schoonen, executive director of the nutrition division at Stony Brook Medicine, to explore how the hospital is reducing waste and emissions. They say Stony Brook's commitment to reducing greenhouse gases and promoting sustainable practices both within the hospital and the local community requires retrofitting facilities with LED lighting, rethinking waste management in the operating rooms, and deploying community outreach programs, including rooftop garden initiatives,

Learn more with:

• Stony Brook University Hospital Ranked in Top 25 in the Country for Work in Environmental Excellence (SBU News)
• Stony Brook University Hospital Named Top Performer for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability (SBU News)
• Stony Brook University Hospital’s Commitment to the Climate
• Practice Greenhealth

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• 00:38 Sustainability in Healthcare
• 01:22 Stony Brook University Hospital's Environmental Achievements
• 03:01 Challenges and Innovations in Hospital Sustainability
• 04:53 Engaging Staff and Community in Sustainability Efforts
• 11:40 Sustainable Practices in the Operating Room
• 18:14 Nutrition and Sustainability at Stony Brook Hospital
• 23:13 Introduction to Plant-Based Nutrition
• 24:04 Community Education and Nutrition
• 25:40 Lifestyle Medicine Explained
• 27:12 Food Pharmacy and Insurance Coverage
• 28:47 Environmental Toxins and Nutrition
• 33:07 Decarbonization and Sustainability Goals
• 35:37 Future Projects and Community Outreach
• 39:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Associate Producer: Hadar Pepperstone

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Jaymie Meliker’s research seeks to inform policy and individual actions to mitigate environmental exposure to health risks. Host Heather Lynch and Meliker, a professor in the Program in Public Health and the Department of Family Population and Preventative Medicine at Stony Brook University, explore critical topics at the intersection of public health and environmental science, including the nuanced impacts of COVID-19 lockdowns, methods for studying community-level depression, and the complex relationship between stay-at-home orders and domestic violence. The discussion dives into various environmental pollutants, such as PFAS, heavy metals like cadmium and arsenic, and their implications for public health.

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• “Invited Perspective: Is It Time to Revisit the Allowable Maximum Contaminant Limit for Arsenic in Public Drinking Water?” by Jaymie Meliker and Meroona Gopang
• “SARS-COV-2 re-infection and incidence of post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC) among essential workers in New York: a retrospective cohort study” by Tesleem Babalola, Sean Alexander, Penning Clouston, Zennur Sekendiz, Devi Chowdhury, Nicola Soriolo, Joseph Kawuki, Jaymie Meliker, Melissa Carr, Bruno R Valenti, Ashley Fontana, Onix A Melendez, Olga Morozova, Benjamin Luft
• “Lifetime exposure to arsenic in drinking water and bladder cancer: a population-based case–control study in Michigan, USA,” by Jaymie Meliker, Melissa J Slotnick, Gillian A AvRuskin, David Schottenfeld, Geoffrey M Jacquez, Mark L Wilson, Pierre Goovaerts, Alfred Franzblau, Jerome O Nriagu

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• 00:35 Public Health and Environmental Conversations
• 01:22 Impact of COVID-19 Lockdowns on Mental Health
• 01:34 Domestic Violence During COVID-19
• 02:40 Twitter Data and Mental Health Trends
• 06:37 Life Expectancy and Drug Overdoses Post-COVID
• 11:48 Environmental Pollutants and Public Health Risks
• 14:56 Water Safety and Contaminants
• 22:57 Municipal and State Actions for Public Safety
• 25:42 Consumer Demands vs. Health Risks
• 26:36 Challenges in Arsenic Exposure Studies
• 31:25 Cadmium Exposure and Health Impacts
• 34:16 Heavy Metal Testing 
• 40:08 Lead Exposure Risks and Prevention
• 44:29 Current and Future Research Directions
• 46:59 Conclusion and Wrap-Up

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Carrie Mongle examines fossilized teeth to understand how early humans grew, lived, and ate. Host Heather Lynch and Mongle, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and Turkana Basin Institute at Stony Brook University, dive into the intricacies of human evolution, discussing the key players and distinctive features that separate modern humans from other hominins. Mongle also discusses her research on the hand morphology of Paranthropus boisei, highlighting the evolutionary insights gained from studying fossilized teeth and hands. 

Learn more with:

• “An updated analysis of hominin phylogeny with an emphasis on re-evaluating the phylogenetic relationships of Australopithecus sediba”, by Mongle, C. S., Strait, D. S., & Grine, F. 
• “Rules of teeth development align microevolution with macroevolution in extant and extinct primates”, by Machado, F. A., Mongle, C. S., Slater, G. J., Penna, A., Wisniewski, A. L., Soffin, A., Dutra, V., & Uyeda, J. C.
• “Variation, sexual dimorphism and enlargement of the frontal sinus with age in adult South Africans”, by Greening, V. A., Hernandez, E., Mongle, C. S., Billings, B. K., Mngomezulu, V., Wallace, I. J., & Grine, F. E.

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• 00:36 The Evolutionary Journey of Humans
• 01:16 Understanding Hominins and Their Traits
• 03:32 Future Human Evolution and Selective Pressures
• 05:33 Human Adaptations to Extreme Climates
• 08:45 The Role of Diet in Human Evolution
• 16:33 The Importance of Teeth in Evolutionary Studies
• 19:22 The Significance of Hominin Teeth
• 20:04 Discovering the Importance of Hands
• 20:50 Introducing Paranthropus Boisei
• 22:07 Comparing Hominin and Homo Species
• 24:33 Insights into Hominin Hand Morphology
• 27:18 The Evolution and Future of Human Brains
• 28:46 Challenges and Future of Fossil Research
• 32:38 The Role of AI in Paleontology
• 34:44 Future Directions in Hominin Research
• 35:47 Concluding Thoughts on Human Evolution

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Host: Heather Lynch

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Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Oliver Shipley tracks sharks in the New York Bight. Host Heather Lynch and Shipley, an assistant professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, discuss the use of isotopes in marine food web studies, shark population trends, the reasons behind the recent rise in shark sightings off Long Island, and the implications of offshore wind farms on marine species. Shipley provides insights into balancing environmental impacts and the integration of scientific research in effective marine conservation strategies.

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• "Energetic connectivity of diverse elasmobranch populations–implications for ecological resilience" by Shipley, O. N., Matich, P., Hussey, N. E., Brooks, A. M., Chapman, D., Frisk, M. G., ... & Gallagher, A. J.
• "Performance of a fine-scale acoustic positioning system for monitoring temperate fish behavior in relation to offshore marine developments" by Shipley, O. N., Nicoll, A., Cerrato, R. M., Dunton, K. J., Peterson, B. J., Sclafani, M., ... & Frisk, M. G.
• “Telemetry-validated nitrogen stable isotope clocks identify ocean-to-estuarine habitat shifts in  mobile organisms” by Shipley, O. N., Newton, A. L., Frisk, M. G., Henkes, G. A., LaBelle, J. S., Camhi, M. D., et al.
• “A contemporary framework for studying animal niches using bulk  stable isotope ratios” by Shipley, O. N., Matich, P.

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• 00:29 Introduction to Shark Research
• 01:22 Understanding Isotopes in Marine Science
• 08:15 Diving into Shark Populations and Behavior
• 11:04 Shark Sightings and Public Perception
• 18:33 Global Shark Decline and Conservation Efforts
• 21:02 Impact of Coastal Development on Marine Life
• 21:39 Rising Shark Consumption and Its Implications
• 24:01 Bioaccumulation of Toxins in Sharks
• 29:33 Offshore Wind Farms and Marine Life
• 37:19 Concluding Thoughts and Future Research

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Arek Zenel-Walasek, an environmental studies major, discusses his photo contribution "South of Montauk" .

Between seasons, C4E is spotlighting the creativity of Stony Brook University students who were featured in an ambitious student-led project "⁠Nature State of Mind: SUNY Students Reflect on Our Environment ⁠"

Hear more about how the project was organized in ⁠Nature State of Mind #1⁠.

Released in March 2024, the collection is the cumulation of a collaborative effort spanning 13 SUNY schools and 70 student artists and writers across New York State. In it, through writing, photography, artwork and more, SUNY students capture the diversity of New York State’s rich environment.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Sophia Camularie, a biology major, reads her poem "I can hear the birds and trees".

Between seasons, C4E is spotlighting the creativity of Stony Brook University students who were featured in an ambitious student-led project "⁠Nature State of Mind: SUNY Students Reflect on Our Environment".

Hear more about how the project was organized in ⁠Nature State of Mind #1⁠.

Released in March 2024, the collection is the cumulation of a collaborative effort spanning 13 SUNY schools and 70 student artists and writers across New York State. In it, through writing, photography, artwork and more, SUNY students capture the diversity of New York State’s rich environment.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Minghao Qiu models for air pollution caused by wildfires and other climate impacts. Host Heather Lynch and Qiu, assistant professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences and Program of Public Health, explore the impacts of unwinding the Clean Air Act and its exceptional events rule, and how wildfires complicate air quality management. Qiu shares insights on regulatory frameworks, the role of technology, and the importance of precise local interventions for environmental justice and better air quality. He explains practical tips for individuals to protect themselves from air pollution and the implications of recent policy changes.

Learn more with:

• “Efficacy of Recent Prescribed Burning and Land Management on Wildfire Burn Severity and Smoke Emissions in the Western United States,” by M. Kelp, M. Burke, M. Qiu, I. Higuera-Mendieta, T. Liu, and N. Diffenbaugh
• “Loss of Schooling from Tropical Cyclones: Evidence from 13 Low- and Middle-income Countries,” by R. Jing, S. Heft-Neal, Z. Wang, J. Chen, M. Qiu, I. M. Opper, Z. Wagner, E. Bendavid.
• “The rising threats of wildland-urban interface fires in the era of climate change: The Los Angeles 2025 fires,” by M. Qiu, D. Chen , M. Kelp, J. Li, G. Huang, and M. Danesh Yazdi

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• 00:34 The Clean Air Act and Its Challenges
• 04:24 Understanding Air Pollution and Its Measurement
• 11:09 Wildfires and Air Quality
• 18:24 Health Impacts of Air Pollution
• 20:15 Environmental Justice and Air Quality Disparities
• 23:11 Technological and Policy Solutions
• 35:38 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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Host: Heather Lynch

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Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Dana Golden studies energy markets and electricity transmission. Host Heather Lynch and Golden, graduate research assistant in the Graduate School at Stony Brook University, speak about why Suffolk County electricity averages much higher than the national average and how prices are set through generators, transmission constraints, and utilities. Golden explains how data-center-driven load growth raises prices and strains reliability, and supports an “all of the above” mix including nuclear and emerging geothermal.

Learn more with: 

• "Offshore Horizons: HVDC Wind Farms-Exploring Techno-Economic Dimensions" by D. Singh, D. Golden, et al.

• “Investment and the Transfer of Power: Dynamic Effects of Transmission in Electricity Markets.” by Dana Golden
• ⁠Hear Dana’s lecture on environmental and natural resources economics⁠
• Breakneck by Dan Wang

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• 00:32 Why Does Suffolk Power Cost More
• 01:49 What Is HVDC
• 05:20 Where HVDC Is Used
• 07:45 Renewables Drive HVDC
• 12:44 Preventing Cascade Failures
• 15:50 ISOs and Market Design
• 20:54 Renewables Forecasting Risk
• 27:07 Do Data Centers Raise Prices
• 28:52 Nuclear and Energy Crisis
• 37:56 China vs US Building
• 42:48 Transmission Costs and Permitting

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program Manager: Jennifer Gilday

Taeyoung (Paul) Kim, an environmental design, policy and planning student, shares his essay "Slow Aesthetics: Seeking Answers from Nature".

Between seasons, C4E is spotlighting the creativity of Stony Brook University students who were featured in an ambitious student-led project "⁠Nature State of Mind: SUNY Students Reflect on Our Environment ⁠"

Hear more about how the project was organized in ⁠Nature State of Mind #1⁠.

Released in March 2024, the collection is the cumulation of a collaborative effort spanning 13 SUNY schools and 70 student artists and writers across New York State. In it, through writing, photography, artwork and more, SUNY students capture the diversity of New York State’s rich environment.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Esther Poon, a sustainability studies major who focuses on coastal environmental, co-edited "⁠⁠Nature State of Mind: SUNY Students Reflect on Our Environment ⁠⁠".

Between seasons, C4E is spotlighting the creativity of Stony Brook University students who were featured in an ambitious student-led project, which was released in March 2024.

The collection is the cumulation of a collaborative effort spanning 13 SUNY schools and 70 student artists and writers across New York State. In it, through writing, photography, artwork and more, SUNY students capture the diversity of New York State’s rich environment.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Harrison Bohrer, an environmental studies major, presents his photograph, "Ignition."

Between seasons, C4E is spotlighting the creativity of Stony Brook University students who were featured in an ambitious student-led project "⁠Nature State of Mind: SUNY Students Reflect on Our Environment ⁠"

Hear more about how the project was organized in ⁠Nature State of Mind #1⁠.

Released in March 2024, the collection is the cumulation of a collaborative effort spanning 13 SUNY schools and 70 student artists and writers across New York State. In it, through writing, photography, artwork and more, SUNY students capture the diversity of New York State’s rich environment.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Jada Blanche, a marine vertebrates biology major, presents her poem, "Fleeting Fall."

Between seasons, C4E is spotlighting the creativity of Stony Brook University students who were featured in an ambitious student-led project "Nature State of Mind: SUNY Students Reflect on Our Environment "

Hear more about how the project was organized in Nature State of Mind #1.

Released in March 2024, the collection is the cumulation of a collaborative effort spanning 13 SUNY schools and 70 student artists and writers across New York State. In it, through writing, photography, artwork and more, SUNY students capture the diversity of New York State’s rich environment.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Between seasons, C4E is spotlighting the creativity of Stony Brook University students who were featured in an ambitious student-led project "Nature State of Mind: SUNY Students Reflect on Our Environment "

Alanna Earl, an environmental humanities major, introduces the book, which she co-edited. She says Nature State of Mind celebrates the intrinsic connection between humanity and the environment.

Released in March 2024, the collection is the cumulation of a collaborative effort spanning 13 SUNY schools and 70 student artists and writers across New York State. In it, through writing, photography, artwork and more, SUNY students capture the diversity of New York State’s rich environment.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Summer is here, but climate change has extended the tick season year-round, increasing the risk of various tick-borne diseases.

Meet HEALTH Yeah!, a podcast from Stony Brook Medicine. Dr. Andrew Handel, Dr. Sandeep Gandhi, and physician assistant Jerry Simons discuss tick prevention, recognizing symptoms of Lyme disease and other infections, and effective treatments. They also offer valuable advice on tick removal, the importance of tick identification, and addressing concerns about post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome and Alpha-Gal syndrome.

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• 00:00 Climate Change Fuel Tick-borne Diseases 
• 01:27 Meet the HEALTH Yeah!
• 02:58 Understanding Tick Bites and Prevention
• 05:18 Identifying and Removing Ticks
• 06:19 Types of Ticks and Their Diseases
• 10:51 Symptoms and Treatment of Lyme Disease
• 20:03 Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome
• 24:02 Other Tick-Borne Infections
• 28:22 Alpha-Gal Syndrome: The Red Meat Allergy
• 32:05 Conclusion and Health Resources

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Host: Heather Lynch

Editor: J.D. Allen

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Timothy Mousseau explores the effects of radiation from the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear incidents on local wildlife. Host Heather Lynch and Mousseau, a professor at the University of South Carolina, discuss the current state of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, the biological impacts on various species, particularly birds and feral dogs, and how these findings can inform our understanding of the risks associated with nuclear energy and radiation. 

Mousseau spoke at Stony Brook University in February 2025 to celebrate International Darwin Day.

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• “Genomic reconstruction reveals impact of population management strategies on modern Galápagos dogs” by Timothy Mousseau, Elaine A Ostrander, et al.
• “Is increased mutation driving genetic diversity in dogs within the Chornobyl exclusion zone?” by Timothy Mousseau, et al.
• “The Evolution of Nuclear Landscapes: A Darwin Day Discussion” (SBU News)

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• 00:00 Chernobyl's Legacy
• 00:47 Welcome and Introduction of Guest
• 01:57 Setting the Scene: Chernobyl Today
• 02:58 Wildlife in the Exclusion Zone
• 05:20 Impact of War and COVID on Research
• 06:01 Debunking the Biological Paradise Myth
• 08:34 Birds and Biodiversity in Chernobyl
• 11:40 Nematodes and Unexpected Findings
• 14:26 Radiation and Cancer in Wildlife
• 15:51 The Dogs of Chernobyl
• 26:17 Conclusion and Further Research

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Sara Hamideh looks at the challenges faced by residents in the wake of climate disasters. Host Heather Lynch and Hamideh, associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, discuss the unique vulnerabilities of public housing, the legal and social complexities involved, and how these factors intersect to heighten residents' risk during disasters. Hamideh provides insights into how pre-disaster planning can expedite recovery and reduce long-term vulnerabilities, emphasizing the importance of leveraging social capital and understanding federal assistance programs.

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• “A Decision Framework for Equitable Use of Federal Funds for Voluntary Buyout Programs” by F. Motlagh, S. Hamideh
• “Opportunities for Implementation of Disaster Risk Management Strategies among Public Housing Authorities” by A.S. Khan, A. Aurand, S. Hamideh, J. Vickery, R.J. Walter, N.A. Errett
• “Post-disaster recovery challenges of public housing residents: Lumberton, North Carolina after Hurricane Matthew” by S. Khajehei, S. Hamideh

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• 00:00 The Impact of Storms on Housing
• 01:54 Public Housing Challenges in Disasters
• 05:34 The Role of Insurance and Government in Housing Recovery
• 09:38 California's Response to Wildfires and Housing Crisis
• 14:50 Advanced Recovery Planning and Community Resilience
• 20:46 The Role of FEMA and Federal Policies in Disaster Recovery
• 31:59 Balancing Equity, Environmental Justice, and Insurance Markets
• 36:24 Informal Recovery and Social Capital
• 42:45 Conclusion and Future Discussions

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Richard McCormick believes the role of university president is essential to advocate for higher education and climate research. Host Heather Lynch and McCormick, interim president of Stony Brook University and a scholar of American political history, discuss the challenge of addressing climate effects amidst federal funding cuts for climate research, the significant role that public research universities like Stony Brook play, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. 

Learn more with: 

• Why SBU Dares to Be an Environmental Steward | SBU News
• Weathering the Storm: How SBU’s Climate Research Is Shaping Long Island’s Future | SBU News
• Seeking Solutions: Stony Brook’s Role in Collaborative Climate Action  | SBU News
• SBU’s Climate Innovation: From Local Solutions to Global Impact | SBU News

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• 00:00 Heard of The New York Climate Exchange?
• 01:13 Challenges Facing Universities in Climate Leadership
• 02:30 Stony Brook's Strengths and Federal Funding Issues
• 07:49 The Collaborative for the Earth Initiative
• 10:43 Interdisciplinary Collaboration at Stony Brook
• 14:14 The Role of Universities in Climate and Health Research
• 16:40 Communicating the Value of Research Universities
• 19:59 Protecting Campus from Climate Threats
• 20:17 A Stormy Night and Its Aftermath
• 21:06 Stony Brook's Resilient Community
• 21:49 Addressing Climate Challenges
• 24:40 Sustainable Growth at Stony Brook
• 27:41 The Exchange
• 34:00 Evolving Role of University Presidents
• 37:21 Conclusion and Future Outlook

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Guanyu Huang explains the complex relationship between climate change and air pollution, and how tracking pollutants can influence environmental justice areas. Host Heather Lynch and Huang, assistant professor in the Program in Public Health and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, delve into the hidden dangers of pollutants like nitrous oxides and ozone, the effects of New York City’s congestion pricing plan on pollution, and the role of air quality monitoring—using both fixed stations and mobile labs. His team's goal is public engagement and education through an initiative that they take on the road.

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• “Unexpected Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on the Air Quality in the Metro Atlanta, USA Using Ground-based and Satellite Observations” by G. Huang, R. Ponder, A. Bond, H. Brim, A. Temeng, AR Naeger, L. Zhu
• “Non-negligible impacts of clean air regulations on the reduction of tropospheric NO2 over East China during the COVID-19 pandemic observed by OMI and TROPOMI” by G. Huang, K. Sun
• “Improvement of OMI ozone profile retrieval in the lower troposphere and boundary layer by using machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques” by G. Huang, X. Liu, C. Chan Miller, K. Chance

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• 00:00 Hidden Dangers of Air Pollution
• 02:39 Exploring Good and Bad Ozone
• 06:14 Impact of Congestion Pricing on Air Quality
• 10:17 The Role of Remote Sensing
• 14:25 Environmental Justice and Air Pollution
• 17:47 AI in Air Quality Prediction
• 19:30 Lessons from the COVID-19 Lockdowns
• 22:54 Future Directions in Air Quality Research
• 26:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Health experts Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi and Nozomi Sasaki look at how climate change is increasing wildfire smoke exposure and related health risks. Host Heather Lynch, as well as Danesh Yazdi and Sasaki from Program in Public Health at Stony Brook University, discuss evidence linking airborne particles to increased mortality and cardiopulmonary impacts. They point to growing research, using large administrative datasets and local hospital data to assess impacts, that suggests wildfire smoke is more harmful than other pollution sources.

Learn more with: 

• “Long-term Effect of Exposure to Lower Concentrations of Air Pollution on Mortality among Medicare Participants and Vulnerable Subgroups,” by Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Yan Wang, Qian Di, Weeber J. Requia, Yaguang Wei, and Liuhua Shi
• “Associations between air pollution and psychiatric symptoms in the normative aging study,” by Xinye Qiu, Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Marc Weisskopf, Anna Kosheleva, Avron Spiro, Cuicui Wang, Brent A. Coull, Petros Koutrakis and Joel D. Schwartz
• “Emulating causal doseresponse relations between air pollutants and mortality in the Medicare population,” by Yaguang Wei, Mahdieh Danesh Yazdi, Qian Di, Weeberb J. Requia, Francesca Dominici, Antonella Zanobetti and Joel Schwartz
• “Fish consumption and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from diet are positively associated with cognitive function in older adults even in the presence of exposure to lead, cadmium, selenium, and methylmercury: a cross-sectional study using NHANES 2011–2014 data,” by Nozomi Sasaki, Laura E. Jones and David O. Carpenter

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• 01:34 Air Pollution and Mortality
• 10:56 Environmental Justice and Work
• 22:01 Who Is Most Vulnerable
• 28:57 Short vs Long Effects
• 30:12 Heavy Metals in Smoke
• 35:56 Fish Mercury Tradeoffs
• 41:28 Practical Air Tips
• 44:33 EVs and Hidden Costs

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Mary Collins analyzes air pollution and how it affects certain communities more than others. Host Heather Lynch and Collins, an associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, discuss this disproportionality and the economically-driven reasoning that justifies it. Collins also discusses cadmium and other heavy metals as airborne pollutants and how researchers in the applied sciences should take the time to build relationships within the population they are studying to create better solutions.

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• “Characterizing disproportionality in facility-level toxic releases in US manufacturing, 1998–2012” by Mary B. Collins, Simone Pulver, Dustin Hill, & Benjamin Manski
• Governor Newsom’s Permit Suspensions
• “Linking metal (Pb, Hg, Cd) industrial air pollution risk to blood metal levels and cardiovascular functioning and structure among children in Syracuse, NY” by Dustin Hill, Michael Petroni, David A. Larsen, Kestutis Bendinska, Kevin Heffernan, Nader Atallah-Yunes, Patrick J. Parsons, Christopher D. Palmer, James A. MacKenzie, Mary B. Collins, & Brooks B. Gump 

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• 00:00 Introduction to Pollution
• 01:58 The Disproportionality Perspective
• 06:03 The Role of Social Capital in Disproportionality
• 13:27 Solutions for Disproportionality
• 18:51 Cadmium as an Air Pollutant
• 24:35 The Relationship between Employment and Pollution
• 27:05 Collaborative Problem Solving
• 29:59 Conclusion and Preview for Next Episode

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Host: Heather Lynch

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Producer: Rachel Lea 

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Sharon Pochron studies earthworms and how they react to various stressors, including the weedkiller Roundup. Host Heather Lynch and Pochron, an assistant professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, discuss how this weedkiller and others affects the health of both humans and the organisms that dwell within the soil. Pochron also discusses the current concerns that undergraduate students have about the environment and how the water fern Azolla may be the key to mitigating greenhouse gases.

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• “Current and future glyphosate use in European Agriculture”

• “Effects of glyphosate exposure on intestinal microbiota, metabolism and microstructure”

• “Exposure to aged crumb rubber reduces survival time during a stress test in earthworms (Eisenia fetida)” by Sharon Pochron, Jacqueline Nikakis, Kyra Illuzzi, Andrea Baatz, Loriana Demirciyan, Amritjot Dhillon, Thomas Gaylor, Alexa Manganaro, Nicholas Maritato, Michael Moawad, Rajwinder Singh, Clara Tucker, & Daniel Vaughan

• The Farm Bill

• The 4/1000 Initiative

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• 00:00 Introduction to Roundup

• 03:16 Roundup’s Effects on Soil and Human Health

• 06:42 The Wheat Farmer’s Use of Roundup

• 09:16 Fast vs. Slow Microbial Turnover

• 10:21 The Benefits of Using Roundup

• 12:32 Roundup’s Effects on Earthworms

• 14:20 Earthworms and Their Impacts on Soil Health

• 19:14 Undergraduate Concerns for the Environment

• 25:11 Additional Concerns

• 27:02 Azolla as a Sequestration System  

• 33:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Liliana Dávalos explores the multifaceted environmental challenges facing the Amazon region. Host Heather Lynch and Dávalos, a professor in ecology & evolution at Stony Brook University,  discuss the interplay between climate change, deforestation, illegal activities such as gold mining and drug trafficking, and the role of extractivist and Indigenous communities. Juan Pablo Iñamagua, a professor of agricultural sciences at Universidad de Cuenca, and Ane Alencar, IPAM Amazonia’s director of science, join the conversation to delve into the complexity of conservation efforts, the impact of global economic systems, and the vital importance of transboundary cooperation to protect the Amazon.

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• “Weather Disasters and Their Underreported Impacts on Amazonian Communities” by Rayane Pacheco, Juan Pablo Iñamagua, Liliana M. Dávalos, Galia Selaya, Sabina C. Ribeiro, Ane Alencar“
• Strengthening Climate Disaster Policy in the Amazon through Data Standardization and Transboundary Collaboration” by Ane Alencar, Liliana M. Dávalos, Rayane Pacheco, Juan Pablo Iñamagua, Galia Selaya, Sabina C. Ribeiro
• Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) 
• "The Falling Sky", by Davi Kopenawa

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• 00:00 Do you know about The New York Climate Exchange?

• 00:31 Introduction to the Amazon’s Importance

• 01:20 Podcast Overview and Guest Introductions

• 02:16 Organizing the Symposium: Goals and Experiences

• 03:34 Understanding Extractivist Communities

• 06:38 Conservation with Economic Growth

• 07:54 Indigenous Rights and Environmental Protection

• 11:31 Impact of Capitalism on Indigenous Societies

• 19:22 Criminal Activity and Environmental Impact

• 31:16 Future of the Amazon: Solutions and Policies

• 35:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Wenbo Li examines how fear impacts science communication and the role of social media. Host Heather Lynch and Li, an assistant professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University, discuss risk communication and its challenges, particularly in the context of climate change and social media. Li explains how cultural factors influence risk perception and the importance of building trust between scientists and the public, including young people who are engaging with misinformation on social media. 

Learn more with:

• “Dynamic Fear in Fear Appeals: Applying Fear Appeals to Environmental Communication in China” by Ruobing Li, Wenbo Li, Christine Gilbert, Xia Zheng, Laura Lindenfeld Sher

• “Bridging the Knowledge Gap in Artificial Intelligence: The Roles of Social Media Exposure and Information Elaboration” by Wenbo Li, Xia Zheng, et al.

• “The good, the bad, and the self on social media: how self-awareness and self-esteem influence selective exposure to social comparisons” by Wenbo Li, et al.
• Media literacy interventions: meta-analytic review of 40 years of research by Hyunyi Cho, Christopher Carpenter, and Wenbo Li
• Social Media Literacy: A Conceptual Framework by Hyunyi Cho, Julie Cannon, Rachel Lopez, and Wenbo Li

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• 00:00 Introduction to Risk Communication

• 01:53 Exploring the Knowledge Gap Hypothesis

• 05:49 Fear Appeals in Climate Communication

• 10:48 The Role of Fatalism in Public Health

• 17:22 Social Media and Adolescent Well-being

• 20:56 Scientists Building Trust on Social Media

• 28:07 Trust in AI and Emerging Technologies

• 32:54 Conclusion and Future Research Directions

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Producer: Rachel Lea 

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Gary Halada wants to find innovative approaches to recycling and repurposing the clothes Americans throw away. Host Heather Lynch and Halada, associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, discuss the growing problem of textile waste globally. Halada shares his research on maintaining the valuable cotton fibers during recycling, creating sustainable building materials from recycled textiles, and the concept of circular economy. They also explore additive manufacturing (3D printing) as a more sustainable alternative to traditional manufacturing techniques.

Learn more with:

• Textiles: Material-Specific Data (EPA)

• Surface Analysis and Corrosion Science Laboratory at Stony Brook University

• Additive Manufacturing Materials, Prototyping and Applications Center (AMPAC) at Stony Brook University

• Nanotechnology Studies at Stony Brook University

• “Learning from Engineering Disasters” blog

• Muslin Composting Project at SUNY FIT

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• 00:00 Textile waste in America

• 01:13 About C4E Presents podcast 

• 02:03 Explaining the circular economy concept

• 04:08 Recycling textile waste

• 05:58 Cotton recyclability

• 08:30 Cotton-poly blends 

• 09:15 Consumer guidance 

• 11:56 Chemical treatments and microfiber pollution

• 14:14 Additive manufacturing (3D printing)

• 23:44 Incorporating humanitarian values

• 25:08 Ethical obligations 

• 29:00 Energy needs, AI development, and climate uncertainty

• 32:58 Conclusion and about the next episode

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Host: Heather Lynch

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Producer: Rachel Lea 

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Michael Rubenstein explores the emerging field of "energy humanities" and the relationship between literature, energy systems, and environmental concerns. Host Heather Lynch and Rubenstein, associate professor in the Department of English and Director of the Humanities Institute, how energy regimes shape human consciousness and cultural outputs. Rubenstein reflects on literature's role in helping humanity navigate the impasse between acknowledging the need to transition away from fossil fuels and the political challenges of doing so.

Learn more with:

• “The Ministry for the Future” by Kim Stanley Robinson
• “Michael Rubenstein Illuminates a New Field of Research: Energy Humanities ”
• “New Course on Energy, Climate and Society Is a Cross-College Collaboration”

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• 00:29 Literature's Power to Understand Climate Change
• 01:57 Defining Energy Humanities
• 03:34 Transitioning from Fossil Fuels to Green Energy
• 5:22 The Parallel Between Elon Musk and Henry Ford
• 06:43 Literature as a Source of Climate Solutions
• 09:07 Climate Activism in Fiction vs. Reality
• 11:55 Democracy's Relationship with Fossil Fuels
• 14:13 How Climate Change is Transforming the Novel
• 19:59 Humanity's Responsibility to the Planet
• 24:21 Conservatism in Environmental Humanities
• 26:26 Obligations to Address Climate Change

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Producer: Rachel Lea 

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Elizabeth Hewitt analyzes the social factors that play into our decisions towards recycling, energy usage, and waste management. Host Heather Lynch and Hewitt, associate professor in the Department of Technology and Society, discuss how these factors influence pro-environmental behavior and how they can be mitigated through urban planning. Hewitt emphasizes how more collective behavior towards climate change needs to occur, especially in urban environments.

Learn more with:

• China’s National Sword Policy

• U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED System

• Congestion Pricing in New York City

• An Inconvenient Truth 

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• 0:00 Introduction to Energy Efficient Retrofitting

• 00:59 Welcome to C4E Presents

• 01:28 Introducing Elizabeth Hewitt

• 01:50 Recycling Behavior and Peer Pressure

• 04:31 Challenges in Recycling Practices

• 08:55 Sustainable Buildings and Green Standards

• 11:15 Home Energy Audits and Retrofitting

• 21:00 Electric Vehicles and Market Dynamics

• 22:26 Congestion Pricing in New York City

• 24:18 Environmental Concerns and Future Actions

• 26:06 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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David Taylor writes across disciplinary boundaries, but at the core of his work always is the concern for environmental sustainability and community. Host Heather Lynch and Taylor, an associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, discuss his journey from traditional to environmental humanities. They explore the intersections of environmentalism with various social movements, the evolution of ecocriticism, and the concept of postcolonial ecocriticism. Taylor shares his experiences in interdisciplinary collaborations and reflects on teaching environmental philosophy, offering a hopeful perspective on the next generation's approach to the planet and its challenges.

Learn more with: 

• “The Idea of Wilderness: From Prehistory to the Age of Ecology” by Max Oelschlaeger

• Association for the Study of Literature and Environment

• “Sushi in Cortez Interdisciplinary Essays on Mesa Verde” by David Taylor and Steve Wolverton

• “Literature and Ecology: An Experiment in Ecocriticism” by William Rueckert

• “The Lay of the Land: Metaphor As Experience and History in American Life and Letters” by Annette Kolodny

• “The Land Ethic” by Aldo Leopold

  
  

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• 00:00 Introduction: The Story of Our Planet

• 01:45 Exploring Environmental Humanities

• 02:40 The Evolution of Ecocriticism

• 04:25 Interdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Studies

• 08:11 Postcolonial Ecocriticism Explained

• 13:14 Understanding Ecofeminism

• 18:34 Environmentalism and Social Justice

• 25:08 Moral and Ethical Obligations to Non-Human Animals

• 32:14 Teaching Environmental Philosophy
• 37:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Rasheed Davis sees the day-to-day health impacts of climate change. Host Heather Lynch and Davis, clinical associate professor in the School of Health Profession, discuss how rising temperatures and poor air quality often exacerbate chronic diseases, such as asthma, kidney disease, and cardiovascular issues. Davis explores how these concerns are being integrated into the medical curriculum at Stony Brook University. 

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• “Utilizing the Health Belief Model to Evaluate Barriers to Screening Black Women for Perinatal Depression,” by Rasheed Davis

  
  

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• 00:00 Introduction: Climate Change and Health

• 01:08 Podcast Overview and Guest Introduction

• 01:47 Climate Change and Maternal Health

• 02:47 Air Quality and Pregnancy

• 04:26 Chronic Kidney Disease and Climate Change

• 05:41 Heat Emergencies and Vulnerable Populations

• 07:17 Air Pollution and Exercise

• 08:48 Climate Change in Medical Education

• 08:56 Vector-Borne Diseases on the Rise

• 11:02 Lyme Disease and Vaccine Development

• 11:49 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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Karina Yager explores the impact of climate change on traditional farming and livestock management practices in the Andes of South America. Host Heather Lynch and Yager, associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, discuss her research on high-altitude peatland ecosystems known as 'Bofedales' and their critical role in water regulation, carbon storage, and biodiversity. Jaeger emphasizes the importance of recognizing Indigenous communities as stewards of the land and the need for transdisciplinary approaches to tackle environmental issues effectively.

Learn more with: 

• “Contribution of Anthropology to the Study of Climate Change” by Karina Yager et al

• “Understanding Bofedales as Cultural Landscapes in the Central Andes,” by Karina Yager et al.

• "Compositional shifts of alpine plant communities across the high Andes” by Karina Yager et al.

• “Socio-ecological dimensions of Andean pastoral landscape change: bridging traditional ecological knowledge and satellite image analysis in Sajama National Park, Bolivia” by Karina Yager et al.

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• 00:00 Introduction to Traditional Practices

• 01:03 Welcome to C4E Presents

• 01:28 Interview with Karina Yager

• 03:25 Understanding the Bofedales Ecosystem

• 04:59 Water Rights and Pastoral Communities

• 09:33 Balancing Community Needs and National Interests

• 11:21 The Role of Pastoralists as Stewards

• 16:00 Challenges of Overgrazing and Land Management

• 18:39 Environmental Justice and Climate Change

• 22:22 The Importance of Transdisciplinary Research

• 30:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Marija Krstić, assistant professor of practice in the Department of Civil Engineering at Stony Brook University, is interested in cement production, which is a major source of global carbon emissions. Host Heather Lynch and Krstić explore the difference between cement and concrete, why steel reinforcements are essential for structural concrete, and how Portland cement – the binder, or glue in concrete production – requires high kiln temperatures, which releases CO2. Krstić explains why it is still unlikely that concrete is to be fully replaced with sustainable alternatives and changed methods in the near future. 

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• “Field-Application-of-Recycled-Glass-Pozzolan-for-Concrete,” by Marija Krstić and Julio F. Davalos
• “Macro - and Microstructure Evaluation and Field Applications of Concrete with Recycled Glass Pozzolan,” by Marija Krstić
• “Freeze–Thaw Resistance and Air-Void Analysis of Concrete with Recycled Glass–Pozzolan Using X-ray Micro-Tomography,” by Marija Krstić , Julio F. Davalos, Emanuele Rossi, Stefan C. Figueiredo, Oguzhan Copuroglu

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• 00:39 Why Concrete Matters
• 02:49 Krstić’s Path to Concrete 
• 05:00 Concrete 101
• 08:54 Steel and Concrete Are A Perfect Couple
• 10:09 Why Cement Emits So Much CO2
• 15:20 Lower-Carbon Cement Paths
• 22:10 Supply & Safety Challenges
• 24:57 Recycling Concrete
• 27:11 Can We Replace Concrete?

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Host: Heather Lynch

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Oleg Smirnov and Gallya Lahav delve into the often-overlooked topic of climate change-driven migration. Host Heather Lynch speaks with Smirnov and Lahav, associate professor and professor in the Department of Political Science, about the definitions and implications of climate migrants, the controversial term 'environmental refugees,' and the geopolitical ramifications of international climate negotiations, particularly the inconsistent participation in the United States. They explore the urgent need for revised international policies to address the growing number of people displaced by climate-related events.

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• Refugee Convention of the Geneva

• The International Organization for Migration (IOM)

• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) 

• “Climate Change, Drought, and Potential Environmental Migration Flows Under Different Policy Scenarios” by Gallya Lahav, Oleg Smirnov et al.

• “Two-wave panel survey dataset on who feels affected by Hurricane Florence” by Oleg Smirnov at al.

• “Collective risk social dilemma and the consequences of the US withdrawal from international climate negotiations” by Oleg Smirnov

  
  

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• 00:00 Introduction to Climate-Driven Migration

• 02:04 Understanding Climate Refugees

• 06:13 Drought as a Driver of Migration

• 11:27 The Finite Pool of Worry

• 14:57 Hurricane Florence Case Study

• 27:29 International Climate Negotiations

• 33:06 Future of Migration and Climate Change
• 36:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Host: Heather Lynch

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Host Heather Lynch interviews Michael Rubenstein about his work in environmental humanities. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course, Rubenstein highlights the intersection of art, culture, and climate change, focusing on how these disciplines help us understand what it feels like to live in an era of climate change. Rubenstein feels this self-awareness and the inevitable impact of climate change can have a profound impact on his students' professional and personal lives.

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Donovan Finn looks at complex issues surrounding urban planning and resilience in the aftermath of environmental hazards. Host Heather Lynch and Finn, an urban planner and associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, delve into how cities and communities can become more resilient, considering factors such as infrastructure, housing systems, and social networks. Finn points to the political and socio-economic challenges of disaster recovery and managed retreat, exploring the implications for future urban development and policies in the face of climate change.

Learn more with: 

• “A Guide to the Disaster Declaration Process and Federal Disaster Assistance”, by the Federal Emergency Management Agency

• “Focus on natural catastrophes: Wildfires”, by Swiss Re Group
• Japanese Reconstruction Agency
• “If you’re not thinking about the climate impacts of thawing permafrost, (here’s why) you should be,” by United Nations
• “A Region Recovers: Planning for Resilience after Superstorm Sandy” by Donovan Finn, et al.
• “Governor Newsom signs executive order to help Los Angeles rebuild faster and stronger”
• “Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago”, by Eric Klinenberg
  

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• 00:00 Introduction: Rebuilding After Disasters
• 01:13 Podcast Overview and Guest Introduction
• 01:56 Defining Resilience with Donovan Finn
• 06:30 Challenges in Disaster Recovery
• 09:28 Income Inequality and Disaster Recovery
• 14:23 Managed Retreat and Urban Planning
• 21:52 California Governor's Executive Order
• 25:34 Resilient Households and Communities
• 33:13 Conclusion and Future Episodes

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Host: Heather Lynch

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Host Heather Lynch interviews Karina Yager about her work on the impact of climate change on glaciers and the communities that rely on them. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course, Yager teaches the importance of observation and remote sensing in climate change research.

Yager shares her motivations for studying climate change — transitioning from archaeology to anthropology, and her focus on cultural ecology — influenced by local communities in the Andes.

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Host Heather Lynch interviews Gary Halada about the intersection of engineering and climate change. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course, Halada discusses the urgency of addressing climate change, his personal interest sparked by nature and science fiction, and the role of engineering in developing future solutions. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation, leadership, and practical actions for students to mitigate environmental impacts and build adaptive capacities against climate change.

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John Shandra analyzes the role of international trade and tariffs on environmental degradation and deforestation in low and middle-income nations. Host Heather Lynch and Shandra, professor of sociology at Stony Brook University, discuss the environmental impact of debt relief programs, and the role of NGOs in conserving forests. Shandra emphasizes the need for fair trade policies, and enhanced local governance to balance economic development and environmental protection.

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• Ecologically Unequal Exchange Theory

• International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group’s Debt Relief Under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative

• World Polity Theory

• Forest Stewardship Council

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• 00:00 Introduction to Foreign Trade and Environmental Impact
• 01:17 Meet John Shandra
• 02:49 Understanding Ecologically Unequal Exchange Theory
• 06:26 Debt Relief and Environmental Conservation
• 13:03 Role of NGOs in Forest Conservation
• 19:59 Women's Rights and Environmental Protection
• 21:28 Effective Strategies for Conservation
• 23:55 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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Producer: Rachel Lea 

Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Host Heather Lynch interviews Sharon Pochron about her work focusing on environmental contaminants, pollution, and the intersection of ecosystem and human health. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course,  Pochron discusses the agricultural industry's impact on climate change and offers advice to students interested in tackling climate-related issues.

Her journey from studying wild animals to environmental science emphasizes the importance of enthusiasm and persistence in overcoming academic challenges. She encourages to find what they love and apply it to climate change solutions.

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C4E Presents, a podcast from Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth, is now broadcasting on WUSB Stony Brook 90.1 FM. Every Tuesday at 7 a.m., listeners can tune in for an hour-long exploration of critical environmental topics.

The radio show features episodes from the podcast, providing a platform for discussing sustainability, energy, and ecological challenges, bringing expert insights and local perspectives directly to the community.

This is a behind-the-scenes look with host Heather Lynch and editor J.D. Allen about why it was important to leverage the reach of campus radio. Lynch says whether you're a student, environmental enthusiast, or community member, this show offers a timely and engaging way to stay informed about the Earth's most important environmental conversations.

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Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

Host Heather Lynch interviews Rasheed Davis about her essential work on the front lines of climate change and its public health implications. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course,  Davis explores how climate change impacts health, from poor air quality causing asthma to rising temperatures resulting in heat emergencies.

Davis offers career advice for aspiring physician assistants at Stony Brook, and discusses the crucial skills students need to bridge the gap between environmental health and medicine.

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Joeva Sean Rock has weighed the success of the Green Revolution in Ghana. Host Heather Lynch and Rock, an assistant professor of anthropology at Stony Brook University, delve into the political and scientific complexities of genetically modified crops, exploring the roles of public-private partnerships, development policies, and the challenges faced by international philanthropy. Rock has recommendations for future funding and policy directions to support sustainable agricultural development in Africa.

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• “We Are Not Starving: The Struggle for Food Sovereignty in Ghana” by Joeva Sean Rock 
• “Don’t Turn Foreign Aid Over to the Heritage Foundation” by Jacob M. Grumbach and Joeva Sean Rock
• “‘No one is talking about food’: Making Agriculture a “Business” in Ghana” by Joeva Sean Rock
• “Bridging the Gap? Public-Private Partnerships and Genetically Modified Crop Development for Smallholder Farmers in Africa” by Brian Dowd-Uribe et al.

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• 00:00 Introduction: Where Does Food Come From?
• 00:28 Exploring the Green Revolution in Africa
• 01:39 Introducing Joeva Sean Rox
• 03:33 The Green Revolution: Definitions and Impacts
• 06:12 Challenges and Controversies in Agricultural Development
• 13:48 Public-Private Partnerships in Biotechnology
• 18:42 USAID's Roadmap to Self-Reliance
• 20:42 Effective U.S. Support for African Agriculture
• 23:24 Connecting Research to Practical Solutions
• 24:56 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

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Pascal Title delves into the evolutionary history and biodiversity of snakes, exploring their unique characteristics, diets and habitats. Host Heather Lynch and Title, an assistant professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University, define characteristics of snakes, and discuss speciation and diversity within the group, as well as the role of snakes in ecosystems. They touch upon the impacts of climate change on snakes and the importance of museum collections and scientific research in understanding historical and future biodiversity.

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• “The macroevolutionary singularity of snakes”, by Pascal O. Title, Sonal Singhal, Michael C. Grunder, Gabriel C. Costa, R. Alexander Pyron, Timothy J. Colston, Maggie R. Grundler, Ivan Prates, Natasha Stepanova, Marc E.H. Jones, Lucas B.Q. Cavalcanti, Guarino R. Colli, Nicolas Di-Poï, Stephen C. Donnellan, Craig Moritz, Daniel O. Mesquita, Eric R. Pianka, Stephen A. Smith, Laurie J. Vitt, Daniel L. Rabosky.
• “Coral snakes predict the evolution of mimicry,” by Allison R, Davis Rabosky, Christian L Cox, Daniel L Rabosky, Pascal O Title, Iris A Holmes, Anat Feldman, Jimmy A Mcguire
• “Chasing the Niche: Escaping Climate Change Threats in Place, Time, and Space”, by Ranjan Muthukrishnan, Tara M. Smiley, Pascal O. Title, Adam M. Fudickar, Alex E. Jahn, Jennifer A. Lau
• “Ecological interactions between arthropods and small vertebrates in a lowland Amazon rainforest,” by Rudolf von May, Emanuele Biggi, Heidy Cárdenas, M. Isabel Diaz, Consuelo Alarcón, Valia Herrera, Roy Santa-Cruz, Francesco Tomasinelli, Erin P. Westeen, Ciara M. Sánchez-Paredes, Joanna G. Larson, Pascal O. Title, Maggie R. Grundler, Michael C. Grundler, Alison R. Davis Rabosky, Daniel L. Rabosky
• “Rapid increase in snake dietary diversity and complexity following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction”, by Michael C. Grundler, Daniel L. Rabosky

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• 00:34 The Fascinating World of Snakes
• 01:13 Meet the Herpetologist: Pascal Title
• 01:34 Understanding Snakes: Evolution and Characteristics
• 06:13 Why Are People Afraid of Snakes? 
• 07:46 Pascal's Journey into Herpetology
• 11:48 Research on Snake Diversity and Evolution
• 19:19 Climate Change and Snake Adaptability
• 32:34 The Importance of Museum Collections

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Producer: Jordan Vallone

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Host Heather Lynch interviews David Taylor about the role of environmental humanities in climate change and ethical decision making. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course, Taylor teaches about how the humanities can bridge the gap between good environmental science and community value systems.

Drawing from personal experiences and academic background, the discussion delves into the importance of science literacy, the role of ethics in environmental decisions, and emphasis that small individual actions alongside broader cultural shifts are necessary to make informed, responsible choices in tackling climate change.

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Host Heather Lynch interviews Wenbo Li about the critical role of science communication in promoting public understanding and support for climate change action. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course, Li teaches the harmful effects of misinformation on public trust in science, policy support, and societal polarization.

The conversation emphasizes the need for critical thinking, media literacy, and strategic communication skills to address misinformation. Additionally, Li stresses the importance of using social media to spread accurate information and encourage collective actions against climate change.

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Michael Tondre’s new book “Oil” explores the profound influence of oil on culture, history, relationships, and economies, as well as the broader implications of climate change. Host Heather Lynch discusses with Tondre, associate professor of English at Stony Brook University, the moral responsibilities of major energy corporations and governments, the historical contexts of oil usage, and the potential for a renewable future. Tondre deconstructs the mythos surrounding oil, and lays out individual and corporate responsibilities for the transition to sustainable energy practices.

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• “Oil” by Michael Tondre (Bloomsbury Academic)
• “Collapse by Jared Diamond (Penguin House)

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• 00:00 Introduction to oil's ubiquity
• 00:46 Advertisement for study abroad 
• 01:12 Welcome to C4E Presents
• 01:40 Interview with Michael Tondre: Why write about oil?
• 03:02 The moral responsibility of oil companies
• 05:15 Individual vs. corporate responsibility
• 06:55 Historical context of oil usage
• 09:41 Indigenous practices and sustainable living
• 20:10 Understanding petrocapitalism
• 24:09 Optimism for the future
• 25:07 Conclusion and next episode preview

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Margaret Schedel composes music — perhaps not the typical avenue for exploring how the habitats of endangered species are changing in the face of climate change. Host Heather Lynch and Schedel examine how sonifying wildlife using extraordinary techniques on brass, wind and percussive instruments can be a brilliant way to connect the arts with science.

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