This Green Earth

Faith Jolley from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources walks us through the proposed changes to current fishing regulations in Utah, as well as a few other rule amendments. Chris and Claire also speak about the bill that bans thick single use plastic bags in California and their effects on marine wildlife.

Author and wilderness guide Michael Engelhard takes us on a journey through the Arctic and Grand Canyon. Then, Andy Szabo, director of the Alaska Whale Foundation, breaks down a recent study that explores how humpback whales create and manipulate tools to maximize their food intake.

Former Wall Street Journal foreign correspondent, Roger Thurow, explains how farmers around the globe are transforming agriculture. Then, New York Times bestselling author, Amy Stewart, pens a tribute to a group of nature lovers making their lives, and the world, more beautiful one tree at a time in her book, “The Tree Collectors.”

Author Jennifer Ackerman speaks about her latest book, "What an Owl Knows." The book is praised as a must read for bird lovers and arguably the most fact-filled book about owls to date. Then, hydrologist Holly Michael discusses seawater intrusion, or the shifting balance between fresh and salt water at the coast.

Ben Jablonkski from the Good Charcoal Company discusses the why and how behind his sustainable charcoal brand and from Texas to England, author Erika Howsare explains humanity’s relationship with deer in her new book, "The Age of Deer."

Erin Ferguson, president of Save People, Save Wildlife, and Board Treasurer Tom Farkas detail their advocacy and educational efforts surrounding wildlife vs. vehicle collisions and Lauren Lockey with Sage Mountain Rescue discusses the local nonprofit's upcoming events.

Environmental scientist, Lumbee tribe member and author Ryan Emmanuel talks about the fight for indigenous environmental justice, and the Nature Conservancy and National Geographic talk about their organizations' efforts to engage the next generation of environmentally conscious youth.

Emily Quinton and Nancy Porter from the Summit County Department of Health talk about the county’s Community Health Assessment and their ongoing program that looks at climate change and public health. Then, Abrahm Lustgarten discusses his book "On the Move," an account of what a massive population shift might look like in an overheating world.

Author David Lipsky describes the dramatic narrative of the long and divisive march of climate science in his book "The Parrot and the Igloo, Climate and the Science of Denial," then David Kinka, senior wildlife restoration manager at American Prairie, discusses his work restoring and monitoring wildlife on the Montana reserve.

Rebecca Watters, executive director of the Wolverine Foundation, talks about the reintroduction of wolverines to Colorado. Then Andrea Nelson, Utah’s community engagement manager for The Nature Conservancy, discusses their "Wings and Water" program that provides a unique, comprehensive educational experience around Utah’s Great Salt Lake wetlands.