Environment
Allison Chatrchyan talks about Cornell Exhibit: Climate Smart Farming-May 17, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Dr. Allison Chatrchyan of the Cornell Institute for Climate Change and Agriculture. The Institute currently has an exhibit in the Gallery of Mann Library at Cornell, called “Climate Smart Farming: Farmers in their own Words”. Listeners can link to the exhibit here: http://mannlib.cornell.edu/rooms-labs/gallery/new This interview originally aired on the May 17th,…
Read MoreDr. Teresa Jordan, Exploring potential for geothermal energy in NY-May 3rd, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Dr. Teresa Jordan of the Cornell University Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences about her studies exploring whether geothermal energy can be sourced from sedimentary rock layers in New York and nearby states. They also discuss the regions within New York state that would be most favorable for sourcing geothermal energy. …
Read MorePaul Vanouse, Director of Coalesce Center for Biological Art-April 25th, 2016
Esther Racoosin talks with Professor Paul Vanouse of the University of Buffalo’s Coalesce Center for Biological Art. They discussed Professor Vanouse’ artwork, which uses biological and genetic techniques to explore questions about bioethics, as well as the purpose of the new center for biological art. This interview originally aired on the April 25th, 2016 edition…
Read MoreJoseph Campbell of Gas Free Seneca-April 18th, 2016
Esther Racoosin speaks with Joseph Campbell, the President and one of the co-founders of Gas Free Seneca. He talked about the organization’s efforts to preserve the fresh water of Seneca Lake and prevent the area around the lake from industrial development and gas storage. This interview originally aired on the April 18th, 2016 edition of…
Read MoreInterview with David Sassoon – Inside Climate News
Dan Apfel interviews David Sassoon, founder and publisher of Inside Climate News, winner of this years Izzy Award for their story “Exxon: The Road Not Taken” about how Exxon scientists knew about and acknowledged climate change in the 1970’s and 1980’s. According to their research Exxon decided to cover up this information rather than publicizing.…
Read MoreAndy Zepp Speaks About the Finger Lakes Land Trust
Lori Sonken talks with Andy Zepp, executive director, Finger Lakes Land Trust, about how conservation easements and land acquisitions protect watersheds. This interview aired March 18, 2016.
Read MoreLeslie Danks Burke Speaks About Her Candidacy for State Senate
Leslie Danks Burke discusses why she is challenging Tom O’Mara to represent the 58th District in the New York State Senate in Albany. This interview aired on March 7, 2016.
Read MoreHigh Lead Levels in Ithaca City Schools
Walter Hang speaks with WRFI’s Lori Sonken and Esther Racoosin about the high lead levels at Caroline and Enfield Schools in the Ithaca City School District. This interview aired on February 23, two days before the superintendent announced that water is turned off at drinking water fountains in all district schools. .
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