In this bonus episode of Climate to Action, host Alex talks with CSUSM chemistry professor Dr. Haleh Keshtkar about the principles and promise of green chemistry. They explore how this innovative approach rethinks chemical design to reduce harm to people and the planet. From biodegradable materials to safer solvents, Dr. Keshtkar explains how green chemistry can drive climate solutions—and shares an inspiring message for students ready to make a difference.

CREDITS 

Guest: Dr. Haleh Keshtkar

Host: Alex Sandoval    

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama   

Editor: Elden Cadena 

Research: Abdul Majid Abdul Majid and Tyler Smith  

Script: Alex Sandoval, Molly Saruwatari, and Saturn Salama  

Social Media Content: CSUSM Graphic Design Club 

Music: Marios Panousos 

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program and the Philosophy Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at Inspiration Studios on the campus of California State University, San Marcos.

Climate to Action is supported by a generous donation from the Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation.

In this episode, hosts Molly and Alex talk with Rebecca Lewis, Scotland and Northern Ireland Manager for Buglife UK, about the power of citizen science in the fight against climate change. Rebecca shares how climate change is impacting invertebrates and the ecosystems they support, and how everyday people can take action through hands-on conservation. Listeners will learn about Buglife’s work, the role of insects in ecosystem resilience, and how to get involved—wherever they live.  

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Nicola Lewis Adegoke. 

CREDITS 

Guest: Rebecca Lewis  

Hosts: Alex Sandoval and Molly Saruwatari  

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama 

Editor: Elden Cadena 

Research: Saturn Salama 

Script: Alex Sandoval and Saturn Salama 

 Social Media Content: CSUSM Graphic Design Club  

Music: Marios Panousos 

Faculty Advisor: Anne Dabb 

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program and the Philosophy Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at Inspiration Studios on the campus of California State University, San Marcos.

In this inspiring episode, hosts Molly and Alex talk with Ali Mariko Dressel—climate justice advocate, performer, and marine conservationist—about the powerful role of art in the fight against climate change. Ali shares how performance, storytelling, and Indigenous knowledge can transform climate anxiety into connection, action, and healing. Tune in to hear how immersive theatre builds emotional resilience, why millennials are a key audience, and how creative expression can drive collective change.

CREDITS

Guest: Ali Mariko Dressel

Hosts: Alex Sandoval and Molly Saruwatari

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama

Editor: Elden Cadena

Research: Saturn Salama

Script: Daphne Nguyen

Social Media Content: CSUSM Graphic Design Club

Music: Marios Panousos

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program and the Philosophy Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at Inspiration Studios on the campus of California State University, San Marcos.

In this episode, Climate to Action host Alex talks with CSUSM chemistry professor Dr. Haleh Keshtkar about the basics of climate change. They cover key terms like global warming, greenhouse gases, and green chemistry, and explore how we can respond through mitigation and adaptation. Dr. Keshtkar also shares a hopeful call to action for students and listeners to make a difference.

CREDITS 

Guest: Dr. Haleh Keshtkar

Host: Alex Sandoval    

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama   

Editor: Elden Cadena 

Research: Abdul Majid Abdul Majid and Tyler Smith  

Script: Alex Sandoval, Molly Saruwatari, and Saturn Salama  

Social Media Content: CSUSM Graphic Design Club 

Music: Marios Panousos 

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program and the Philosophy Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at Inspiration Studios on the campus of California State University, San Marcos.

Climate to Action is supported by a generous donation from the Rosemary Kraemer Raitt Foundation.

Guest: MacKenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego, and Kori Suzuki, KPBS

Hosts: Saturn Salama and Alex Sandoval

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama

Editor: Elden Cadena

Research: Aritzel Melchor and Alondra Mendoza

Script: Daphne Nguyen

Social Media Content Creators: Yulissa Hernandez Aquino, Gabriella Peña

Music: Marios Panousos

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program, the Philosophy Department, and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at the CSUSM Inspiration Studios.

CREDITS

Guest: MacKenzie Elmer, Voice of San Diego, and Kori Suzuki, KPBS

Hosts: Saturn Salama and Alex Sandoval

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama

Editor: Elden Cadena

Research: Aritzel Melchor and Alondra Mendoza

Script: Daphne Nguyen

Social Media Content Creators: Yulissa Hernandez Aquino, Gabriella Peña

Music: Marios Panousos

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program, the Philosophy Department, and the Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at the CSUSM Inspiration Studios.

CREDITS

Introduction by: Saturn Salama

Hosts: Katie Brienen and Buchanan Kidd

Producers: Katie Brienen, Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama

Editor: Cristian Alvizo, Katie Brienen and Elden Cadena

Social Media Content Creators: Elden Cadena

Music: Marios Panousos

Climate to Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program, the Philosophy Department, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate to Action is produced at the CSUSM Inspiration Studios.

CREDITS

Guest: Adrienne Fusek, Director of In Good Company

Hosts: Kaiden Luna De La Fuente and Molly Saruwatari

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama

Editor: Elden Cadena

Research: Kaden Campbell

Script: Briel Delaney, Mark Germundson, and Molly Saruwatari

Social Media Content Creators: Briel Delaney, Gabriella Peña, and Saturn Salama

Music: Marios Panousos

Climate To Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program, the Philosophy Department, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate To Action is produced at the CSUSM Inspiration Studios.

CREDITS

Guest: CSUSM History Professor Ibrahim Al-Marashi

Host: Alex Sandoval

Producers: Elden Cadena and Saturn Salama

Editor: Elden Cadena

Script: Maira Lis Mendez and Daphne Nguyen

Social Media Content Creators: Ene Angon, Marina Duran-Perez, Yulissa Hernandez Aquino, Natalie Mendez-Greenwood, Sage Minor, Gabriella Peña, Alex Sandoval, and Abigail Velasquez-Gonzalez

Research: Abdul Majid Abdul Majid

Music: Marios Panousos

Climate To Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program, the Philosophy Department, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate To Action is produced at the CSUSM Inspiration Studios.

Climate To Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is a new climate crisis podcast dedicated to climate action, Indigenous knowledge, and climate justice.

LISTEN wherever you get your podcasts, follow us on IG and X, @ClimateToAction, and contact us at [email protected].

We're excited to contribute to important climate discussions and action opportunities.

Credits

Hosts: Mayra Ramos, J.J. Sanchez, and Darby Sward

Guest: CSUSM Professor Gabriel Valle

Producers: Katherine Brienen, Marios Panousos, and J.J. Sanchez

Editors: Katherine Brienen, Marios Panousos, and J.J. Sanchez

Music: Marios Panousos

Climate To Action: A CSUSM Student Podcast is an initiative of the CSUSM Climate Action and Sustainability Center. The podcast is advised by faculty from the Environmental Studies Program, the Philosophy Department, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Department in the College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences. Climate To Action is produced at the CSUSM Inspiration Studios.