Earth Friendly | April 2024

Over the course of a grueling eight months, a crew of Mexican workers plant trees throughout the United States. This intimate portrait shows how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to the family back home.
Meet the Mexican guest workers who leave their families to plant trees across America.
The benefits and challenges of bringing energy to the developing world; host. Dr. Scott Tinker.
Episode #105 |Off-Grid Solar, Part 1
Episode #106 |Off-Grid Solar, Part 2
In 2023, Illinois faced extreme climate events, including winter tornadoes, a dust storm, a deadly pileup, and a derecho with hurricane-force winds. Illinois Public Media’s third annual report explores the impact of rising temperatures on people and the planet. We discuss flooding concerns in a community near EPA superfund sites, follow a family building a net-zero home, and examine efforts to add green spaces in communities of color.
Dr M. Sanjayan investigates the urgent efforts to help coral reefs survive climate change.
In the third year of this 7-year project examining the issues facing the planet’s most threatened ecosystems, Dr. M. Sanjayan visits the Maldives to take an in-depth look at coral reefs and the urgent efforts to help them survive climate change.
Energy and climate point-counterpoint talk show featuring America’s leading experts, moderated by energy scientist and television host Dr. Scott Tinker. Lively and balanced but at times had conflicting discussions. Non-partisan researched and vetted. Tightly edited, fast-paced, and rich with content.