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A Little Greener

A Little Greener

Come join friends and environmental educators, Casey and Sara, as they discuss all things nature and explore how we can all live “A Little Greener.” This weekly podcast features conversations on topics ranging from backyard birding to global conservation projects, and everything in between.

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47:57

Amazing Aardvarks!

A Little Greener ·

2023/07/29

Kristen and Sara chat about one of Kristen's favorite animals, the aardvark! Learn about the behavior and adaptations of this unique African mammal, the conservation issues they face, and what on Earth aardvarks have to do with cucumbers. Resources for this episode: National Geographic: Aardvark Carnegie Museum of Natural History: A is for Aardvark ScienceDirect: Aardvark Cincinnati Zoo: Adventures with Aardvarks San Diego Zoo: A is for Aardvark

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01:16:22

Is there Conflict Between Honey Bees and Wild Bees? A...

A Little Greener ·

2023/07/18

With increased awareness of bee pollinators and the value of their conservation over recent years, there has been growing discussion (and controversy!) over the nature of the relationships between managed western honey bees (Apis mellifera) and wild bees. In this episode, Kristen and Sara chat with entomologist Jon Elmquist, who shares the current evidence for conflict between managed honey bees and wild bees and the implications this may have for bee conservation efforts. Along the way you'll learn

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47:45

Local Conservation Resources

A Little Greener ·

2023/06/24

We often think about conservation on either the global scale (climate change!) or on a personal level (sustainable swaps!), but community-based, local conservation is an extremely important piece of the puzzle. This week, our guest co-host, and Soil and Water Conservation District professional, Kristen, talks us through the history and roles of SWCDs and touches on some other local conservation resources you might not have known that you have! Resources for this episode: Non-farmers bumped from

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52:25

Exploring Under the Sea

A Little Greener ·

2023/06/10

In order to protect the planet, we have to care about it. And pop culture can sometimes help make nature more relatable and accessible. With that in mind, Sara and our amazing new guest co-host, Kristen, have some fun discussing the real-world counterparts to the sidekicks in the new live action version of The Little Mermaid. Resources for this episode: Snopes: Myths, Manatees, and Mermaids Northern Gannet Life History, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Northern Gannet - American Bird

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52:25

Parental Care in the Animal Kingdom

A Little Greener ·

2023/05/27

Parental care in the animal kingdom takes a variety of forms. Who are the gold star parents and who never even sees their kids? Do animals babysit? And do quakkas really throw their babies? Resources for this episode: Parental Care - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics Patterns of parental care in vertebrates Humans aren’t the only ones that help out their adult kids — here’s why animals do it too | One Thing They Aren't: Maternal - The New York Times Why Some Animals Forgo Reproduction in Complex

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01:08:32

Should We Farm Rhinos?

A Little Greener ·

2023/05/20

The state of rhinos around the world is precarious. At worst, rhino species are critically endangered, and even the species with the largest population, the white rhino is still classified as near threatened by IUCN, and their population is declining. Despite protection and education efforts, the threat of poaching for their horn looms large over all species of rhinos. So, where do we go from here? Casey and Sara look at what drives the rhino horn trade and discuss the pros and cons of an outside

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01:03:19

Get to Know the Rhino

A Little Greener ·

2023/05/13

Rhinos are iconic animals that most of us can recognize from the time that we're little. However, there's more to rhinos that most people realize! For example, did you know that there are more species of rhinos outside of Africa than inside? Have you ever heard of the hairy rhinoceros? If not, this episode's for you. Sara and Casey discuss the five species of rhinos and what's being done to keep them safe. Resources: International Rhino Foundation: Rhino Species IUCN Red List Development of third

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58:06

The Willow Project

A Little Greener ·

2023/05/06

The Willow Project is an oil drilling project set to begin in the National Petroleum Reserve in northern Alaska--albeit in a scaled down version of the original plan. Casey and Sara explore the history of the project, look at the environmental impacts, and discuss the challenges of breaking free from fossil fuels. Resources for this episode: Q&A: Willow oil project and Arctic drilling limits Alaska's Willow oil project is controversial. Here's why. | AP News What is the Willow project? The Alaska

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42:17

Cleaning Up Concrete

A Little Greener ·

2023/04/29

Chances are you've heard about the environmental impacts of plastics and how air travel contributes to climate change, but did you know that there's a man-made substance that contributes more than double the emissions of the aviation industry? It's estimated that up to 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions is from the concrete industry--and this is mainly due to the production of cement, an essential ingredient in concrete. Sara and Casey discuss what needs to be done to clean up concrete on this

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01:05:26

Greening Up Baby

A Little Greener ·

2023/04/22

Expecting your first child can be an overwhelming time, with so much to acquire, learn, and do before baby arrives. The thought of trying to do all that and be environmentally friendly at the same time might feel like too much, but never fear! Casey and Sara are here to discuss being a little greener with a few aspects of baby care: how to prepare for your baby, how to feed your baby, and, oh yes, how to diaper your baby. Listen for the do's and don'ts of getting secondhand items, how to cut down on

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01:18:32

Should We Free Tokitae?

A Little Greener ·

2023/04/08

The Dolphin Company, owner of the Miami Seaquarium, recently announce plans to release an orca from the Sequarium back into the wild. Many headlines suggest this is a positive story, and indeed, a whale returning to the wild and rejoining their family would be amazing to see. But, is it reality? Sara and Casey discuss the issues surrounding this particular whale, Tokitae, often called Toki, as well as some of the issues surrounding keeping orcas in human care. Resources for this

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47:09

PFAS Explained

A Little Greener ·

2023/04/01

You may have seen or heard the acronym PFAS floating around, or perhaps heard of "forever chemicals." Or maybe you've heard that there are some potential concerns with using non-stick cookware, but weren't sure what it was all about. Around since the 1940s, PFAS are used in a variety of ways including in non-stick cookware, stain, grease, and water-resistant clothing, some firefighting foam, and some cosmetics. However, there are a number of concerns around these chemicals, some of which have

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58:28

The Price of Chocolate

A Little Greener ·

2023/03/25

Chocolate is a much beloved treat around the world, but chocolate can have some high environmental costs. By some calculations, chocolate can have a higher environmental impact that some types of meat. Sara and Casey discuss why that is, and what small steps we can take to make our chocolate a little greener. Resources for this episode: Our World in Data Food Graph Mongabay: Delectable but Destructive: Tracing Chocolate's Environmental Life Cycle Science of Cooking: How is Chocolate Made? Study:

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01:01:09

Food Gardening 101

A Little Greener ·

2023/03/17

Growing food at home has so many upsides, from a lower environmental impact to saving you some money at the grocery store to benefiting your physical and mental health. It's also something you can do even if you don't have a yard! In this episode, Casey and Sara talk through some tips to help you plan your very own veggie garden. Resources for this episode: Gardening: Invest in guaranteed growth in your own backyard Gardening for health: a regular dose of gardening Backyard gardening: grow your own

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43:52

All About the Elephant Shrew

A Little Greener ·

2023/03/10

If you look at a picture of an elephant shrew, you might assume that it's perfectly named. It certainly looks similar to shrews found in many parts of the world and has an elongated nose, reminiscent of an elephant's trunk. While the elephant shrew was initially grouped in with shrews, we now know that it is actually NOT a true shrew. Elephant shrews (now also called sengis) are, in fact, most closely related to...elephants! Sara and Casey discuss these very cute, slightly obscure animals and

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49:54

The Ohio Train Derailment

A Little Greener ·

2023/03/03

On February 3rd, a train owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad was traveling from Madison, Illinois to Conway, PA, when it derailed near the town of East Palestine, Ohio. Some cars on the train were carrying hazardous materials, and ultimately this resulted in the temporary evacuation of residents near the derailment site, and continued monitoring of air and water quality. Casey and Sara discuss some of the potential factors involved in the derailment and safety concerns associated with the materials,

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44:45

Climate Proxy Data

A Little Greener ·

2023/02/24

Articles on climate change will often talk about carbon dioxide levels being higher than they've been in thousands, or even millions, of years. You may also hear things about temperature moving in cycles, or about how different the climate of a certain area used to be. But how do scientists know all of this information before we started taking measurements? That's where proxy data comes in. On this episode, we discuss a few different types of proxy data, learn some new words, and find out just what

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52:46

Busting Climate Myths

A Little Greener ·

2023/02/17

Have you ever heard that climate change is a result of solar cycles or volcanoes? Or maybe you've found yourself thinking that it's too late to do anything about climate change anyway, so why bother? Casey and Sara talk through those myths and more, as well as share some tips for having conversations around climate change on this week's episode. Resources for this week's episode: National Grid: Six Myths about Climate Change Busted NASA: Is the Sun Causing Global Warming? NASA: What Do Volcanoes

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51:26

Zombie Fungus

A Little Greener ·

2023/02/03

With the TV show The Last of Us currently all the rage, Sara and Casey talk the real-life zombie fungus. They discuss how zombie fungus works, what the show gets right and wrong, and whether we should be afraid of a zombie fungus pandemic. They also discuss the amazing diversity of fungi and some of the benefits we get from these often overlooked organisms. Resources for this episode: Discovery: The Largest Living Thing on Earth is a 3.5 sq mi Fungus Smithsonian: The Real Zombie Fungus That Inspired

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58:14

Sloths

A Little Greener ·

2023/01/27

Many people may have a passing familiarity with the slow-moving sloth, especially with their recent explosion in pop culture, but there is so much more to the sloth than most people realize. Casey and Sara discuss some of the incredibly unique features of sloths, and also take a look at the pros and cons of their popularity for wild sloth populations. Resources for this episode: The Sloth Conservation Foundation

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