Green Sense Radio

Ines Sommer is creator of The Hills documentary, which tells the story of Chicago's Southeast side and how the steel mills released contaminants into the environment.

Ines Sommer is a director, producer, and editor of the documentary The Hills. The film tells a story about how the closure of steel mills on the Southeast side of Chicago greatly impacted the environment, social, and economic issues in the area and the community.

Julia Kurnik, Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund, explains how the U.S. Post Office helps farmers with produce distribution.

Julia Kurnik is the Senior Director of Innovation Startups at the World Wildlife Fund and is back on the Green Sense Show to discuss a new initiative, Farmers Post, which connects small farmers to local consumers. She says the U.S. Post Office is a good partner for simplifying the produce supply chain, and can help farmers ship more economically.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive, discusses charging networks for electric vehicles.

Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff Podcast, joins Robert Colangelo in a test drive of a Kia EV9 GT SUV. Robert describes his experience driving the Kia to Cleveland and using the charging network. Then Tom tests his knowledge of songs that feature cars in the Green Sense Quiz.

Abigail Derby Lewis, Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History, explains why she pivoted from academia to applied conservation work.

Abigail Derby Lewis is the Senior Conservation Ecologist at the Field Museum of Natural History. She discusses how she goes beyond the museum walls to provide outreach and education to communities about climate change and adaptation. Then Abigail answers questions about museums in the Green Sense Quiz.

Joe Skibbie hosts the Beats, Beds & Browns podcast and is passionate about urban gardening. He gives away free seed kits (get a free seed kit at www.beatsbedsbrowns.com). He discusses guests on his podcast, the importance of sustainability, what he's growing, and the challenges he faces.