This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Maine state representative Seth Berry about the shortcomings of his state’s power grid and recent efforts to create a consumer-owned model that is less reliant on fossil fuels. We look at the monopolistic nature of public utilities in Maine and several other states, examine some possible … Continue reading Seth Berry: Maine Monopoly → This article and podcast Seth Berry: Maine Monopoly appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

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Seth Berry: Maine Monopoly

It’s a familiar theme from television, the movies, and literature: city folk, sick of the hustle and bustle of urban life, decamping to a bucolic existence closer to the land. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to food and agriculture reporter Beth Hoffman, whose new book entitled “Bet The Farm” chronicles her recent … Continue reading Beth Hoffman: Betting The Farm → This article and podcast Beth Hoffman: Betting The Farm appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Beth Hoffman: Betting The Farm

The next time you’re doing a load of laundry, take a second and think about all that goes into cleaning your clothes. You’ve probably contemplated the water and electricity this activity consumes, but if you’re like most Americans and you use liquid detergent, there’s also a lot plastic and gasoline involved, as well. This week … Continue reading Tru Earth CEO Brad Liski: Detergent Insurgent → This article and podcast Tru Earth CEO Brad Liski: Detergent Insurgent appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Tru Earth CEO Brad Liski: Detergent Insurgent

Globally suicide accounts for about 20% of all gun-related deaths. But in the United States, the country with the highest per-capita civilian gun ownership, over 60% of deaths from firearms are suicides. What accounts for this disparity? And why do efforts at gun reform continue to fail in this country? This week on Sea Change … Continue reading Immune To Tragedy: Gun Regulations in America → This article and podcast Immune To Tragedy: Gun Regulations in America appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Immune To Tragedy: Gun Regulations in America

Have you ever heard the term climate hypocrite? Maybe you’ve noticed as it was applied to some high profile celebrity or advocate flying across the globe to give a speech on reducing carbon emissions? Or maybe you feared you yourself may be one as you sat in an air- conditioned office promoting the planetary virtues … Continue reading Sami Grover: We’re All Hypocrites Now → This article and podcast Sami Grover: We’re All Hypocrites Now appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Sami Grover: We’re All Hypocrites Now

Have you ever noticed that scientists historically are mostly white men? Do you think that this fact has skewed some scientific findings? Well, our guest today on Sea Change Radio has certainly noticed. This week, we speak to glaciologist M Jackson, who’s drawn attention from the right wing for the feminist perspective she applies to her … Continue reading M Jackson: It’s Thin Where We’re Skating (re-broadcast) → This article and podcast M Jackson: It’s Thin Where We’re Skating (re-broadcast) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

M Jackson: It’s Thin Where We’re Skating (re-broadcast)

The infrastructure bill currently being negotiated in Congress includes some important climate-related allocations. Environmentalists, of course, feel it doesn’t go far enough, while Republicans have already voiced opposition to the climate protections embedded in the bill. This week on Sea Change Radio, we talk to Rebecca Leber, an environmental reporter at Vox who has been … Continue reading Rebecca Leber: Breaking Down Biden’s Climate Plan → This article and podcast Rebecca Leber: Breaking Down Biden’s Climate Plan appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Rebecca Leber: Breaking Down Biden’s Climate Plan

People sometimes like to quote that Bible passage about “an eye for an eye” when justifying a punitive criminal justice system focused on retribution and vengeance. Others like to repeat a saying often attributed to Ghandi, that “an eye for an eye will leave the whole world blind.” This week on Sea Change Radio, we … Continue reading Celia Ouellette: The Business of Punishment in America → This article and podcast Celia Ouellette: The Business of Punishment in America appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Celia Ouellette: The Business of Punishment in America

Many of us grew up under the impression that “colorblindness,” or pretending not to see racial differences was virtuous. An important contribution of critical race theory, however, is the recognition that the colorblind philosophy is tantamount to ignoring racial injustice. This week’s guest on Sea Change Radio, Dr. Rod Graham, a professor of sociology and … Continue reading Rod Graham: Color-Consciousness Not Colorblindness → This article and podcast Rod Graham: Color-Consciousness Not Colorblindness appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Rod Graham: Color-Consciousness Not Colorblindness

Gray whales are dying in record numbers –  over 400 have washed up on West Coast shores since 2019. And yet, scientists aren’t quite sure why. With all the man-made problems affecting ocean ecosystems, it’s hard to point to just one cause. But scientists do know that these majestic mammals are not getting enough nutrition. … Continue reading Susanne Rust: Tracking The Gray Whale → This article and podcast Susanne Rust: Tracking The Gray Whale appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Susanne Rust: Tracking The Gray Whale

If you haven’t considered buying an electric vehicle yet, there’s a good chance that in the not-so-distant future, the decision will already be made for you. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to automotive and environmental journalist Jim Motavalli to catch-up on the latest news in the electric vehicle space. We learn about … Continue reading Jim Motavalli: EV Updates → This article and podcast Jim Motavalli: EV Updates appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Jim Motavalli: EV Updates

This week on Sea Change Radio, we learn about a small, innovative company that is recycling all sorts of plastics and turning them into gravel. We speak to the founder and CEO, Sebastián Sajoux about the technology and mission of his company, Arqlite. Then, as the sunny days roll on this summer, we thought it … Continue reading Arqlite: Turning Plastic Into Gravel → This article and podcast Arqlite: Turning Plastic Into Gravel appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Arqlite: Turning Plastic Into Gravel

This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with the CEOs of two startups that are trying in very different ways to help the planet. First, we hear from Ethan Steinberg of Propagate Ventures to learn more about how his company helps promote agroforestry efforts across the country. Then, we travel to Rotterdam and talk with Michaël … Continue reading For-Profit, For Planet: Propagate Ventures + Parx Materials (re-broadcast) → This article and podcast For-Profit, For Planet: Propagate Ventures + Parx Materials (re-broadcast) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

For-Profit, For Planet: Propagate Ventures + Parx Materials (re-broadcast)

To most progressives, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg was a ground-breaking stalwart for the rule of law and a champion for the most vulnerable. But others resent the Notorious RBG who, despite having cancer in her 80s, chose to not step down from the bench during the Obama Administration – her subsequent death allowed … Continue reading Fixing American Politics With Aaron Huertas (Pt. II ) → This article and podcast Fixing American Politics With Aaron Huertas (Pt. II ) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Fixing American Politics With Aaron Huertas (Pt. II )

The days of bipartisanship in Washington are long gone but there are many on the Hill still clinging for dear life to this antiquated notion which really hasn’t existed since the 1980s. This week on Sea Change Radio, we are joined by political consultant Aaron Huertas in the first half of a two-part conversation to … Continue reading Fixing American Politics With Aaron Huertas (Pt. I ) → This article and podcast Fixing American Politics With Aaron Huertas (Pt. I ) appeared first on Sea Change Radio.

Fixing American Politics With Aaron Huertas (Pt. I )

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