Deeper Shade of Green

Geothermal energy uses the earth's constant temperature for an energy source; thermal energy networks expand the concept. Jay Egg of Egg Geo, an engineer & consultant discusses systems and benefits.

New York State has one of the strongest climate protection laws in the country, the CLCPA. But emissions reduction targets & renewable energy goals are being weakened amid budget concerns.

The problem of HABs, harmful algal blooms, is growing, along with impacts on water quality, aquatic & terrestrial life. Dr. West Bishop of SePRO studies algae blooms, causes, and mitigation methods.

The Environmental Defense Fund is fighting in court the Trump administration's repeal of the endangerment finding, a court ruling to consider dangers to health and environment when making regulations.

Local electric vehicle advocates said there is still hope for the industry, especially as technology in the cars gets better.

The Electric Vehicle Association's (EVA) Western New York chapter reported on the state of the EV market, looking back at 2025 and at trends for 2026. EVA Members shared thoughts and predictions.

Beyond Plastics raises awareness about environmental & public health impacts of plastic materials and chemicals to make them. They're among groups behind a law to reduce plastic packaging.

Upstate New York's Fenner Wind Farm was the largest of its kind when built in 2001. Since then, The Fenner Renewable Energy Education Center has informed officials, school children and the public.

Clean water policies and climate change prevention have suffered regulatory rollbacks & funding streams cut in Washington. Environmental Advocates of New York lobbies for state policies that can help.

The report Trash in America describes the amount of US trash, where it goes & better ways to deal with it. Environment America's Celeste Meiffren-Swango & MASSPIRG's Janet Domenitz join us.