Streaming Science

Dr. Qi (Steve) Hu - An Agricultural Climatologist on Climate Change: “Climate has always been changing, that’s a fact.” On this episode of Streaming Science I talk with Dr. Steve Hu about how he got into science and some of his current research projects. Dr. Hu also shares how he thinks we can help our environment against further climate change. To learn more about Dr. Hu and his research head on over to snr.unl.edu or email him at [email protected].

Dr. Douglas Golick, assistant professor of Entomology at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln and developer of the pollinator plot on UNL’s East Campus, sits down to discuss pollinators and climate change. Pollinators are affected by the actions of humans and the weather; Dr. Golick dives into what happens when the two are combined and what you can do to help.

Answer your questions about how insects, plants and the climate affect one another with Dr. Tom Weissling, associate professor of Entomology at the University of Nebraska—Lincoln. Dr. Weissling breaks down the role of climate on insects and their behavior and what you can do to help. 

It’s affecting our planet. It’s affecting our foods. No, it’s not a new virus or outbreak. We’re talking about climate change, food and how you can make a difference. Are biofuels worth it? Are we losing our coffee, chocolate and wine? Check out our latest podcast, “Climate Change and Food,” where we sit down with The Food Doc, Dr. Robert Hutkins, to learn about climate change and its effect on the environment, our favorite foods and what you can do to make a smaller footprint.

Wondering what climate change is? Want to know how to start a community initiative to slow down the effects of climate change? Tune in to this episode of Streaming Science to hear our conversation with Kim Morrow, a Climate Change Resource Specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Learn how our climate is changing, why it’s important and tips on how you can play a role in mitigating its effects.