FSI Expedition: "It's the End of the World As We Know It": Local Responses to Global Climate Change

By Jora T., Lucas R., and Cyprus W.

By Ryder W., Madison W., and Christian C.

While interviewing Asher Wright, the Overseer and Managing Operator of Hickory Nut Gap Farm, FSI students Sierra D., Emily C., Larkin M., Jacie D., and Kai J. inform the audience on the severity of climate change and how transitioning into regenerative agriculture is the way to go to achieve a sustainable ecosystem and environment!

By Clennan Q., Ian R., and Leo B.

Being Local to WNC (Western North Carolina) we care deeply about our community and environment. Climate change is a large social issue, so we decided to research the topic of sustainable agriculture. Amy Boyd and Josua Arnold are professors at Warren Wilson College, they provided us with information and insight on this topic. In our podcast, we discuss farming, sustainable systems, livestock, and local vegetation; all of these things have been and will continue to be affected by climate change.

By Carter R., Hauk S., and Liam T.

by Thomas A., Charity B., Cloud C., Gavin S.

By Spencer D., Desmond O., Hayden H., Zane D.

You may not always see it on the news, but between 200-2000 animals go extinct every year. It’s a prevailing problem; one not with a simple solution. In other words, it goes beyond just switching to solar panels. Our society relies on the environment, but also damages it through infrastructure, plastic pollution, etc. We have told some of our own personal stories with the loss of biodiversity and talked to a professional on the subject, Caitlin Worth. With Ms. Worth we discussed geography's effect and influence toward biodiversity, symbiotic relationships, and invasive species so that we may raise awareness towards the importance of protecting our natural habitat and all the species that live in it.

Brought to you by the Franklin School of Innovation students Amelia K., Bats A., Gideon F., Gwynneth C., and Ayden L., this podcast is all about flooding. We interviewed the education and outreach manager of RiverLink, Justin Young. We are discussing the flood of 1916, the benefits of flooding, and on the flip side, the damages flooding causes. Through a number of questions, learn with us about how flooding affects the environment and the people living in it!