Farming in a shipping container is energy intensive but water efficient, low on labor requirements, and provides fresh produce year-round. Learn more about the ways Freight Farms is innovating in the “ag tech” space to bring fresh lettuce to your doorstep in all climates, across the globe, with Caroline Katsiroubas, Director of Marketing, and my co-host and EBC’s summer intern Anna Wilcox.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

Case Studies: https://www.freightfarms.com/case-studies

Buzz Button Plant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acmella_oleracea

Where to find Freight Farms:

Homepage: https://www.freightfarms.com/home/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freightfarms

X, formerly Twitter: https://twitter.com/FreightFarms

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freightfarms

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3DDLe2tbF1vPTW7FgM6QPQ

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freight-farms/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freightfarms

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

“Don’t do this at home” may be the most common type of risk communication you hear, but for Dr. Jane Parkin Kullmann, a lead consultant, human health risk assessor, and Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology, talking about risk is a bit more complicated. Dr. Kullmann shares her experience in the field of risk assessment in this career conversation.

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Links from the episode:

Jane’s Ph.D. Thesis! https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/20589

ABT Diplomate: https://www.abtox.org/candidates/overview/

CPH Credential: https://www.nbphe.org/

Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL): https://www.epa.gov/ccl

Kangaroo Island: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_Island

Where to find Jane:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeparkinkullmann/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB95

Wetlands are a vital component of managing sea level rise, protecting water quality, and fostering wildlife habitat. April Doroski, Water Resources and Climate Resilience Specialist at Fuss & O’Neill, and Mary Schoell, Project Coordinator with the Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, discuss wetland science and its intersection with climate science.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

National Collegiate Soils Contest: https://www.agronomy.org/undergrads/contests/soils-contests/

Narragansett Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: http://nbnerr.org

NBNERR’s latest news: https://twitter.com/prudencesteward

White House Nature Based Solutions Resource Guide: https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Nature-Based-Solutions-Resource-Guide-2022.pdf

Where to find April & Mary:

April on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildoroski/

Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryschoell/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

PFAS is an emerging contaminant with a complex story. Matt Dunn, PhD candidate at the University of Rhode Island and STEEP Superfund Trainee, joins the podcast to discuss his research on passive sampling techniques for PFAS, fate and transport of the chemicals, and how he communicates about PFAS risk. Don’t miss the most exciting things he’s seen while scuba diving!

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Links from the episode:

STEEP Website: https://web.uri.edu/steep/

STEEP guide to PFAS exposure: https://web.uri.edu/steep/pfas/exposure/

Where to find Matt:

URI: https://web.uri.edu/lohmannlab/people/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MDunn_33

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Offshore wind energy in the United States is a nascent industry but one that has great potential to move the country closer to net zero. A fascinating aspect of offshore wind is how to optimize the energy production of a wind farm given all the variables involved: wind speed, wind direction, how close the turbines are to each other… the list goes on. This episode features Dr. Michael Howland, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT, whose fluid mechanics and modeling research is leading the way in optimizing renewable energy systems.

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Links from the episode:

Wind Farm Control Joint Press Release: https://www.dnv.com/article/wind-farm-control-227708

Wind Farm Control News Article: https://www.energyglobal.com/wind/04042023/dnv-launches-joint-industry-project-to-confirm-potential-of-wind-farm-control-technology/

Queued Up: Characteristics of Power Plants Seeking Transmission Interconnection: https://emp.lbl.gov/queues

Where to find Mike:

Lab Webpage: https://www.howlandlab.com

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

The Narragansett Bay Commissions (NBC) Net-Zero Renewable Energy Program stabilizes electric costs and sewer rates and demonstrates to other agencies the efficacy of investing in renewable energy generating assets. NBC has already invested $38 million in a diverse array of renewable generating assets, including onshore wind turbines, solar arrays, and an anaerobic digester biogas project. In this episode you’ll learn how NBC has made this program possible. This is a continuation of a series highlighting the five EBC EBEE award winners; organizations and individuals noted for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental management, energy resources and management, and climate change.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EBC EBEE Award: https://ebcne.org/news/award/corporate-leadership/

NBC Renewable Energy Initiatives: https://www.narrabay.com/about-us/renewable-energy/

Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering Overview: https://energy.ri.gov/renewable-energy/wind/net-metering

Where to find NBC:

Webpage: https://www.narrabay.com/

Twitter: @narrabay

Instagram: @narrabay

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narrabay/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Charles “Chip” Crocetti has dedicated his career to addressing the challenges of remediation. His extensive remediation background includes work on hydrogeology, geochemistry, evaluation of contaminant fate and transport, remediation of hazardous waste sites, and environmental forensics. In this episode, Chip shares his insights on Superfund work and emerging contaminants as well as the importance of mentorship and supporting the careers of rising professionals.This is a continuation of a series highlighting the five EBC EBEE award winners; organizations and individuals noted for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental management, energy resources and management, and climate change.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EBC EBEE Award: https://ebcne.org/news/award/service-to-the-environmental-industry/

Chip’s Bio: https://www.sanbornhead.com/bio/chip-crocetti-phd-cg-pg/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

A critical space for refuge in urban centers is green space, but how are parks established during redevelopment projects? Hear from the developers of Cambridge Crossing on their commitment to green space, multi modal transit integration, stormwater management, and other sustainability measures during the collaborative redevelopment of an industrial corner of Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston.

This is a continuation of a series highlighting the five EBC EBEE award winners; organizations and individuals noted for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental management, energy resources and management, and climate change.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EBC EBEE Award: https://ebcne.org/news/award/outstanding-collaboration/

Cambridge Crossing: https://cambridgecrossing.com/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Cleanup isn’t what most people consider to be fun, but for Paul Locke, it’s a challenge well worth the effort. A longtime leader at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (MassDEP) Bureau of Waste Site Cleanup, Paul has spent his career improving the lives of Massachusetts residents with his expertise in soil management, and through programs such as MassDEP’s Rails to Trails program, which transforms unused rail tracks to safe bike trails and walking paths.

This is a continuation of a series highlighting the five EBC EBEE award winners; organizations and individuals noted for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental management, energy resources and management, and climate change.

As always, please get in touch and let us know your thoughts: https://ebcne.org/energy-environment-economy-podcast/

Links from the episode:

EBC EBEE Award: https://ebcne.org/news/award/government-leadership/MassDEP Flickr Page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/massdep/collections

Paul pointed out some interesting photos from the DEP Flickr:

--Mid-1980’s flyovers looking for illegal dumping: https://www.flickr.com/photos/massdep/collections/72157721132509562/

--1950’s air pollution from the State House: https://flic.kr/s/aHsmN9Kc2z

Where to find Paul:

His personal photography: https://www.flickr.com/photos/paul-w-locke/collections

And the Elvis photo, if you’re curious: https://www.flickr.com/gp/paul-w-locke/3d5s431C0y

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Music: Only Forward; RomanSenykMusic; 2023; pixabay

There’s a new addition to the Boston skyline – the 305-foot-tall Center for Computing & Data Sciences at Boston University. The best part? It’s fossil fuel free. Join BU leadership for a deeper dive into the development of this standard-setting building.

This is the first episode in a series featuring the five EBC EBEE award winners, recognized for their outstanding accomplishments and leadership in energy and the environment.

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Links from the episode:

EBC EBEE Awards: https://ebcne.org/news/award/climate-change-project/

Project Video: https://youtu.be/gzyBgz83g7c

Boston University links:

Center for Computing & Data Sciences: https://www.bu.edu/data-sciences-center/

BU Climate Action Plan: https://www.bu.edu/sustainability/vision-progress/climate-action-plan-2/#section-0-article-0

Boston University Sustainability: https://www.bu.edu/sustainability/

Where to find EBC:

Webpage: https://ebcne.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/environmental-business-council-of-new-england-inc-

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLKLl6DmcaFbOwjJ2aB956g

Music: Only Forward; RomanSenykMusic; 2023; pixabay