Forest Fireside Chats

This month, tune in to learn about the recent Keystone Oil Spill and what it's like to be an environmental reporter from Natalie Wallington at the Kansas City Star. Plus, catch up on the biggest environmental news stories from December. 

Tune in this month to hear from Senior Policy Advisor to the Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment Astrid Ryan. We cover topics such as what her job entails, the progress and purpose of the UN Environment Programme, and the importance of international agreements in the fight against climate change. Plus, catch up on November’s biggest environmental news stories with Cora. 

Listen to Cora and Elsa discuss the environmental wins and losses of the 2022 US Midterm Elections. 

In this brief special episode, FFC host Cora Martin walks through some of the biggest environmental stakes in the 2022 November US midterm elections. Hear about the senate, attorney general, and even local city council races that could determine how quickly the United States will be able decarbonize its economy. And remember to vote on Tuesday, November 8!

Join for our first feature-length podcast! Meet Jason Scorse, the Director of the Center for the Blue Economy, which is an international think tank that provides governments and different organizations with the knowledge to support both sustainable use of the oceans and economic development. Listen to understand the importance of centering ocean conservation in federal US policy discussions. Additionally, tune in for a recap of the most important environmental news from September and a sustainability tip.

This short introduction episode tells viewers about the structure and purpose of this podcast, as well as biographies and insights from each of our team members.