Green Iowa Pod

In this episode, Cassie and Daniel dive into some more discussion on Biodiversity, focusing on Endangered Species. Enjoy!

Sources and Further Reading:

https://www.cbd.int/history/

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/09/fighting-illegal-wildlife-and-forest-trade/#:~:text=With%20a%20value%20of%20between,the%20hunts%20reach%20local%20communities.

https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-endangered-species-act

https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/nature/bearesa.htm

https://abcbirds.org/bald-eagle-the-ultimate-endangered-species-act-success-story/

I mentioned some information about Monsanto v. Farmers here is some further reading on that: 

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/agricultural-giant-battles-small-farmers/

https://geneticliteracyproject.org/2018/06/01/dissecting-claims-about-monsanto-suing-farmers-for-accidentally-planting-patented-seeds/

In this episode, Cassie and Daniel discuss Biodiversity and Species Conservation and their importance for life on earth. 

Sources and Further Reading:

https://www.nrdc.org/stories/keystone-species-101

https://wildlandsnetwork.org/keystone-species-trophic-cascades/

https://www.pnas.org/content/114/30/E6089

Collin, Rachel, and Daniel discuss Rachel Carson and her seminal work - Silent Spring; in addition to her personal history, other published works, and legacy.

When it comes to our food systems, the future may be much more local than we expect.  

Join us this week as we talk with UNI's CEEE's Jodie Huegerich and Green Iowa's Austin Newland about why local food matters, what the Local Food Program is up to these days in Black Hawk County and beyond, more info on the Rooted Carrot food co-op coming soon, and more.

Rachel, Collin, and Daniel are back to talk about the life and legacy of Teddy Roosevelt including his personal struggles, his lofty privilege, and his contributions to preserving American Landscapes.

In the past decade -- but especially once COVID and its economic fallout hit -- buzz has been gathering more and more actively around urban and community gardening.  All across the world and the US, efforts both serious and playful are at work to widen the possibilities for futures where communities learn once more how to feed themselves with fresh and healthy food, become stronger and more resilient together, and enjoy feeling connected to the outdoors and our shared ecological life in the process.

In this episode, GIA's Felix speaks with Kamyar Enshayan from UNI's CEEE on the eve of the launch of Garden in Every Lot, the latest and most ambitious gardening project looking to help grow this culture of gardening in Black Hawk County and beyond with the help of partners like the Cedar Falls Seed Library, ISU's Extension Office, Habitat for Humanity and many others.

Join us and let us know what you think -- especially if you want our help putting in a new garden for you!  More info and sign-up at https://agardenineverylot.org/

In this episode, we discuss the beginning stages of conservation and preservation in the United States with a focus John Muir.