Agroecology in Kenya: Farming without Pesticides with Mutuma Muriuki, Founder of Eco Bristo
On this episode of The Green Hour, we speak with Mutuma Muriuki, Founder of Eco Bristo, a company on a mission to empower sustainable farming by providing alternative, affordable, and eco-friendly pest-control technology and solutions.In this episode, we discuss:🕰️ The History of Pesticide Use across Africa⚠️ The Environmental, Social & Health Risks of Pesticides☀️ Eco Bristo’s Solution: Solar Pest Traps🌾 Scaling Agroecology in Kenya________________________________________Visit our WebsiteCheck out our recent Biodiversity Series: Conversations from Latin America with The Nature Conservancy
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The Case for LandBack: Indigenous Stewardship & Sovereignty with Gerald Torres, Professor at Yale University
On this episode of The Green Hour, we sit down with Gerald Torres, Professor of Environmental Justice and Law at Yale University, Board Chair of Earth Day, and Trustee of the Natural Resources Defense Council.In this episode, we dive into:🌱 The crucial role of Native peoples in environmental conservation🌍 The disproportionate impacts of climate change, pollution, and resource extraction on Native lands⚖️ The Trump administration’s policies affecting Native communities⛏️ The environmental, economic, and societal implications of drilling and mining on Native land🌍 The #LandBack Movement: the return of lands and responsibilities to Indian Tribes
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Trump and Climate Policy with Quill Robinson, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
This week on The Green Hour, we sit down with Quill Robinson, Assistant Director and Associate Fellow at the Energy Security and Climate Change Program for CSIS and Senior Adviser with ConservAmerica, to explore what U.S. climate policy could look like under a second Trump administration. How much will it diverge from Biden’s approach, and what key policies could be reversed or reshaped?We break down the major shifts that may be on the horizon, including:Regulatory Rollbacks vs. Clean Energy Incentives – Trump’s deregulatory stance compared to Biden’s investment in clean energy technologies.The Future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – Will Trump scale back or dismantle Biden’s landmark climate legislation?Tariffs & Critical Minerals – How trade policies could impact global supply chains for key energy technologies.Paris Agreement & U.S. Climate Commitments – What an exit could mean for international climate cooperation.Join us as we examine the policies, politics, and global implications of a shifting climate agenda.
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Using a Circular Approach to Recover Precious Metals with Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech Corp
On this episode of The Green Hour, we’re joined by Don Weatherbee, CEO of Regenx Tech Corp., to discuss their innovative process for recovering precious metals from diesel catalytic converters.In this episode:🔧 Understanding catalytic converters in gasoline and diesel engines⚪ The valuable precious metals hidden inside catalytic converters🧪 How Regenx’s innovative chemical separation process achieves 99.9% purity🌍 The role of critical material supply chains in a circular economy♻️ A life cycle assessment of raw vs. regenerated materials________________________________________Visit our WebsiteCheck out our recent Biodiversity Series: Conversations from Latin America with The Nature Conservancy
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Building Material Supply Chains from Invasive Species with Sydney Rodman, CEO of Green Revival
On this episode of The Green Hour, we’re joined by Sydney Rodman, CEO of Green Revival, to explore an innovative solution to the invasive species crisis—transforming these plants into valuable biomass supply chains.In This Episode: 📉 The Growing Problem: How invasive plant species are impacting U.S. ecosystems 🌾 Turning a Crisis into Opportunity: Sourcing invasive plants for sustainable biomass________________________________________Visit our WebsiteCheck out our recent Concordia Summit Series: Conversations during NYC Climate Week
A community of innovators, activists, and government leaders in the world of sustainability. Each week, Preston Poag interviews leaders of sustainability to discuss their successes, failures, and lessons learned in the pursuit of a greener world.
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