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Out of sight, out of mind. We don’t see the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming when we bite into a hamburger. We don’t see the groundwater leaching from landfills after the garbage truck turns the corner. We don’t see a planet suffering from human exploitation —rather a convenient resource, ready to give and be acknowledged once every 365 days. The Happy Earth Day podcast offers an alternative way of understanding the consequences of our everyday actions via a series of intervie ...
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Greg Williams was a successful tech entrepreneur living a quiet life with his family in a Fort Worth suburb. Until one night in 2011, when his whole world came crashing down. Greg had been shot in cold blood, as he lay sleeping in bed. His wife and business partner, Michele, called 911, alleging an intruder had fired the fatal shot. What really happened to Greg Williams, and who is responsible for his death? Join award-winning journalist Claire St. Amant as she re-examines the complicated mu ...
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Nov. 21, 2024 Fresh Energy's J. Hamilton Drake represented Minnesota at the COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan this past week. She witnessed the historic 2015 Paris Agreement in support of the global response to the threat of climate change, and has attended nine COP summits. She shares her insights with KMSU's Karen Wright for "Every Day is Earth Da…
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Nov. 14, 2024 Global Climate and Environmental News Director, Peter Prengaman, leads the Associated Press global climate and environment team. Prengaman was at the COP29 Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan when KMSU's Karen Wright talked with him about how U.s. President-elect Donald Trump's win last week will affect international efforts to combat clim…
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Nov. 7, 2024 Recent college graduate, Luke Drummer of Mankato, is hoping to make a difference and improve the environment. He is a member of the Conservation Corp of Minnesota and Iowa. Learn about how he is having an impact in the communities of Eagle Lake and Lake Crystal.De către KMSU
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Oct. 31, 2024 The Living Earth Center is hosting its 19th Annual Earth Conference - From Extraction to Regeneration: The Future We Create. One of the keynote speakers of the event, Michael Wilson Becerril, who is an activist scholar specialized in Environmental Justice, spoke with KMSU's Karen Wright about the consequences of extraction on both the…
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Look out for all-new episodes coming soon! For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updates at finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television at killerstorybook.com X: @clairestamant.com @finaldayspod IG: @finaldaysonearth TikTok: @finaldaysonearth FB: @finaldaysonearth…
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Oct. 24, 2024 More than a quarter of the dangerous climate-heating greenhouse gas emissions produced around the world today come from food. Mark Easter, Senior Research Associate at the Natural Resources Ecology Laboratory, Colorado State University and author of "The Blue Plate: A Food Lover's Guide to Climate Change" talks about his research on t…
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Oct. 17, 2024 KMSU's Karen Wright talks with one of the world's leading climate scientists, Rob Jackson, who is Chair of the Global Carbon Project, a senior fellow at Stanford's Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy, and author of "Into the Clear Blue Sky: The Path to Restoring Our Atmosphere."…
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Oct. 10, 2024 If you can't pay your heating bill this winter, your energy can be disconnected. Minnesota Valley Action Council provides assistance for those who need extra help with their energy bills and home weatherization. Brianna Parr-Baker and Emily Holicky explain available resources.De către KMSU
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Sept. 19, 2024 What is SWCD and why should I care? You may see SWCD Supervisor listed on your ballot when you vote, and you just check a box without knowing what you're voting for. Emily Minge, Political Organizer with Land Stewardship Action, explains the power of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and how they use your tax dollars to promote s…
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With Season 3 wrapped, you're probably looking for your next true crime obsession. The Unforgotten is a fascinating podcast about the cold case murder of Shelley Watkins in Corsicana, Texas.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television a…
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Sept. 4, 2024 Dr. Johnna Leddy, a researcher at U of Iowa holds 32 U.S. patents and studies how electrochemistry will change the energy distribution of the planet. Leddy is the keynote speaker for the 34th Leonard Ford Lectureship at MNSU and explains how her research looks at solutions to lower environmental loads and energy costs through chemistr…
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Aug. 29, 2024 Zero Waste Day in the Park is Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at Sibley Park Pavilion, Mankato, noon - 3 p.m. The event is free and includes a clothing swap and repair, electronics recycling and repair, info about recycling, composting, reusing, etc. plus free food, live music and face painting. Jane Dow and Betty Winkworth of Mankato Zero Wast…
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In the Season 3 finale, we’ll check in on Michele, tie up loose ends, and explore a whole new mystery spawned by this case.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstorybook.com X: @clairestamant.com @finaldayspod IG: @final…
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Michele receives a sweetheart plea deal in the death of her husband. So why isn’t she serving her prison sentence?For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstorybook.com X: @clairestamant.com @finaldayspod IG: @finaldaysonear…
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Who is Michele Williams? A grieving widow, or a diabolical murder mastermind? For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstorybook.com X: @clairestamant.com @finaldayspod IG: @finaldaysonearth TikTok: @finaldaysonearth FB: @fi…
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Keller Police make an arrest in Greg’s case, but it’s not long before Michele is a free woman, once again.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstorybook.com X: @clairestamant.com @finaldayspod IG: @finaldaysonearth TikTo…
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Aug. 8, 2024 Brian Belefant has written a fictional novella called, The Sultan of Garbage" which has parallel lessons to what is happening with consumerism in our world today. Belefant, a former ad agency writer and creator discusses how his attitudes have changed with protecting our world vs. promoting what he describes as "crap".…
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After Greg Williams is killed, investigators discover a shocking motive for his death.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstorybook.com X: @clairestamant.com @finaldayspod IG: @finaldaysonearth TikTok: @finaldaysonearth…
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Greg Williams died in the early morning hours of Oct. 13, 2011. What was he doing in the days and hours before his untimely death? And where was his wife, Michele? For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstorybook.com X: @c…
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July 25, 2024 - During the week of July 22-28, visit one of the participating restaurants to enjoy delicious food and celebrate the partnerships between Region Nine’s farmers and restaurants. Sabri Fair, Reg. 9 Dev. Commission Environmental and Sustainability Planner talks about this event dedicated to highlighting the variety of products available…
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As the sole witness to Greg’s murder, Michele is brought into the Keller Police Department for questioning. She spins a complicated web for detectives, who doubt her version of events.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkille…
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July 18, 2024 Climate-smart Commodities: How can we grow food that is more climate smart? Dr. Beth Fisher, professor of soil science and geology at Minnesota State Mankato talks about her research that is exploring regenerative agriculture and how it can make a difference in climate health.De către KMSU
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When Greg Williams was shot in bed, Keller police swarmed the lavish home in search of clues about his death. What they found was a pristine crime scene and a hysterical wife.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstoryboo…
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A successful tech entrepreneur, Greg Williams built his computer company from the ground up with the help of a few close friends and family members, including his wife, Michele Williams.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkil…
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July 11, 2024 Dr. Tracey Holloway, professor of energy analysis and policy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison tells us how to make a Corsi–Rosenthal Box for our homes to improve air quality in our homes. She discusses the unhealthy effects of air pollution.De către KMSU
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On Season 3: The Life and Death of Greg Williams, award-winning crime journalist Claire St. Amant examines a complicated murder investigation where nothing is at it seems. Episodes 1 and 2 will release on July 16, 2024.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth B…
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June 27, 2024 Because of climate change, heat waves have more than tripled since the 1960s, resulting in an 857% increase in heat-related deaths from 1986, according to the 2024 Heat Wave Report from ValuePenguin.com. Mankato Clinic Family Physician John Benson talks about staying safe in the extreme heat.…
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In a case already full of heartbreak, there's been more. Sheriff Mark Johnson responds to the rumors surrounding another death in the Harris family.For all the latest news, plus sneak peeks and more, subscribe to updatesat finaldaysonearth.com Pre-order Killer Story: The Truth Behind True Crime Television atkillerstorybook.com X: @clairestamant.com…
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June 20, 2024 PlantSwitch turns agricultural byproducts into into plastic alternatives that are compostable, high-performance, and affordable. Dillon Baxter, co-founder of PlantSwitch says his mission is to replace all petroleum-based single-use plastic with plants. The company's proprietary technology upcycles agricultural residues into a plant-ba…
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June 6, 2024 Last week, MN Governor Tim Walz signed a law which makes Minnesota the first state in the Midwest to phase out the sale of Fluorescent lighting. Fresh Energy's Eric Fowler talks about this law and others that will impact how much $$ Minnesotan's save on utility bills and lower emissions.…
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May 23, 2024 Twenty years ago, Minnesota took a step toward a cleaner environment when the MPCA fist removed a lake from its list of polluted bodies of water in the state. Since then, more than 60 other lakes have also returned to health. Scott McClean, Southwestern Minnesota Watershed Supervisor, discusses the "de-listing" process and the work tha…
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May 15, 2024 Weather is one of the most talked about topics in our day-to-day life. But what about Climate Forecasts? What are they? How can we use them? And how soon will they be on your local TV newscast. Meteorologist Lauren Casey at Climate Central talks about the Climate Shift IndeDe către KMSU
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May 9, 2024 Electronic Waste (E-waste) is the fastest growing waste stream in the world and it's full of valuable metals that can be reclaimed, Maria Jensen, co-founder of RECA (Recycling Electronics for Climate Action), based in Minnesota talks about her organization's work toward a 100% e-waste collection bill.…
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April 25, 2024 Sonia Parr-Baker talks about an event called LESS IS BEST event on Sat. April 27, 2024. Details: Less is Best - Ways to Reduce Waste Event Less is Best - Ways to Reduce Waste Event Hosted by Mankato Area Zero Waste Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m-1 p.m. Sibley Park Pavilion, Mankato Breakout Sessions: 10:00-10:20: Beyond Plastics 10:30-10…
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April 18, 2024 The Blue Earth Project,advocating for ecological resilience in Southern Minnesota. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Blue Earth Project founder Paul Ebbenga about the program's kick-off to create a better environment for all. Check out The Blue Earth Project's new website as it kicks off Earth Day 2024: https://blueearthproject.org/…
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April 11, 2024 Students in Gustavus Adolphus College professor Jeff Jeremiason's Environmental class senior project was to take an inventory of greenhouse gases in the city of St. Peter. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Gabe Mauer, Lucy Peterson, Ari DeVries and Scott Knowlton about what they learned.…
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April 4, 2024 You Can Score Your Shore and improve water quality and our natural environment according to Holly Bushman, Environmental Resource Specialist from LeSueur County. She will be one of the speakers at the upcoming The Future of Southern Minnesota Lakes 2024 Conference on April 13, and will discuss this program. https://www.isginc.com/…
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March 28, 2024 "Can We Regenerate Soil Health and Enhance Corn Productivity in the U.S. Corn Belt through Perennial Cover Crops and Poultry Integration”. It's a long title for a very important research -- saving and improving the soil in southern Minnesota and beyond. Dr. Mriganka De, a soil scientist at Minnesota State Mankato talks about his rese…
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March 21, 2024 What is the State of the Minnesota River? Carly Griffith, the Water Program Director with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy gives us a preview for an upcoming Town Hall to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Kato Ballroom 10 - 11:30 a.m., Mankato. Anyone who cares about our waters is welcome to attend.…
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March 14, 2024 What is the impact of plastic on our health? Plenty - and it's NOT good news. Jane Dow and Betty Winkworth, co-chairs of Mankato Zero Waste, talk about the latest research in how plastic waste is affecting our health and climate change. They update us on the latest legislation to help with the problem and how we all can be a part of …
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February 22, 2024 Jeffrey Rissman is the senior director of the industry program at Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy think tank. He talked with KMSU's Karen Wright about his new book," Zero-Carbon Industry:Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity", which he describes as a groundbreaking pl…
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