Podcasts

The Trump administration has plans to rescind the Endangerment Finding, basis for climate & other regulations. Environmental Rhea Jezer and Syracuse Auditor Alexander Marion on what could be lost.

Dr. Charisse L'Pree has students seek definitions of the American Dream from people different than themselves, crossing gender identity, generational, ethnic, economic lines finding myriad explanations.

Plastic is everywhere, used widely in manufacturing and packaging. The waste is found all over the environment, even in our bodies. There are ideas to reduce and reuse plastic to lessen the impacts.

Personal information is collected in several ways on the internet and mobile apps. Newhouse Ad expert Daniela Molta explains data collection & best practices for consumers and corporations.

The Sustainable Syracuse Initiative is a city-level strategy to combat climate change and up sustainability. Mayor Ben Walsh and the DEC's Dereth Glance explain progress, goals, and possible impacts.

Weather extremes, particularly high temperatures, can increasingly be linked to climate change through data. The work of Climate Central helps meteorologists and the public understand the science.

Research shows volunteer fields offices, door-to-door campaigns can be more effective in urging people to vote, swaying close elections than political ad spending. Dr. Josh Darr's book makes the case.

Battery development can help renewable energy use, while also having economic growth potential and a role in easing the need to expand the electric grid. It can also help New York with climate goals.

Numerous environmental policies, agencies and staff are being slashed by the Trump Administration. Harvard's Environmental & Energy Law Program researches the issues, impacts of cuts and legal challenges.

Telling sports stories, from social media reels to full documentaries, take particular skills and approach. Professor Jordan Kligerman produces and teaches the content at the Newhouse School