Operation Climate1 Joulu 2020

S2E2: How is COVID-19 Related to Environmental Justice?

The intersection of COVID-19 and the climate crisis have a disproportionate impact on communities around the globe. We investigate the intertwining of these crises and the magnitude of their severity. Lending expert judgement are the two following Duke academics: Kay Jowers is a senior policy associate at Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions. Her work focuses on analyzing state regulatory and policy approaches to addressing environmental issues and engages with environmental equity, ethics, and justice in particular. She is the Nicholas Institute’s lead on the PLANET Project, a collaboration with the Kenan Institute for Ethics, and co-directs the Environmental Justice Lab, a collaboration with the Duke Economics Department. Michael Bergin is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at Duke University. His research focuses on the influence of air pollution on both climate and human health. He has investigated the impacts of particulate matter (PM) around the world in places such as Greenland, China, and India. He is also involved in developing and deploying the next generation of air quality sensors to inform citizens on the quality of the air they are breathing so that they can make informed decisions to improve their air. Guests: Dr. Kay Jowers Dr. Michael Bergin Writers: Matthew Brune ‘23, Rishab Jagetia ‘24, Georgie Stammer ‘24, Yuna Oh ‘24, Ryan Lou ‘24, Sofia Guerrero ‘24, Zoe Macomber ‘24 Voice Work: Matthew Brune ‘23, Katherine Li ‘22, Natasha Von Seelen ‘21 Audio Editors: Zoe Macomber ‘24, Katherine Li ‘22 Music: reCreation by airtone Inspired by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired

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S11E3: Waste Without Borders

In this episode of Operation Climate, Kendra Rentz speaks with Jim Puckett, founder of the Basel Action Network, about the dangerous and often overlooked world of electronic waste. They examine the to...

8 Huhti 202525min

S11E2: Costumes, Closets, and Climate - The Environmental Cost of College Fashion

From Halloween party costumes to game day outfits, college campuses are hotspots for clothing turnover. But what’s the real environmental cost of one-time wear?In this episode of Operation Climate, we...

23 Helmi 202518min

S11E1: Tech's Hidden Footprint – Data Centers & ChatGPT

Have you ever wondered how much energy your TikTok scrolling costs? Or what the environmental impacts of ChatGPT are?Today’s technology boom is undoubtedly reshaping our digital landscape, but the vas...

16 Helmi 202526min

S10E3: The Stanley Effect - How Sustainable is Your Shopping?

How many water bottles do you own? Most people would answer more than one. These days, it seems like a new, trendy brand pops up every year, and many of these companies actually market their products ...

4 Marras 202414min

S10E2: Celebs in the Sky (Taylor’s Version)

Over recent months, it is known All Too Well that pop star and cultural icon Taylor Swift has attracted widespread criticism for her private jet usage and corresponding surge in CO2 emissions to be on...

28 Loka 202415min

S10E1: Surfs Up - The Olympics Games’ Impact on Coral Reefs

In this season opener, hosts Anna and Renee explore the environmental implications of the newly constructed Olympic Surfing Judging Tower in Teahupo'o, Tahiti, the host site for the surfing events of ...

21 Loka 202413min

[SPECIAL] NC Farms Under Attack

In this special summer episode of Operation Climate, we journey to Person County, North Carolina, where a proposed liquid natural gas facility has ignited a grassroots movement. Hear from local farmer...

19 Elo 202415min

S9E4: Green Horizons - Training Tomorrow's Eco-Leaders

Welcome back to Season 9: Green Horizons! In the season finale, we are moving out of the classroom and into the realm of government to continue our exploration of what a climate-conscious future looks...

2 Touko 202420min