We’ve got another split show for you today. First up, Patty speaks with Patrice Kohl on the Nelson Earth Day Conference, conservation biology, and the upcoming March for Science. Kohl, a former WORT volunteer, is one of the panelists at tomorrow’s eleventh annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference taking place at Monona Terrace. Later, Matt […]
The Madison Climate March on March 22nd
Saturday is Earth Day, and is also shaping up to be a busy day for activists, featuring not one, but two marches in downtown Madison. The first, the Madison March for Science kicks off at 1:00 p.m. at James Madison Park and ends up at UW’s Science Hall. The second, the Madison Climate March, begins […]
Hope and Renewal in the Age of the Apocalypse
“Hope and Renewal in the Age of the Apocalypse” that’s the theme of the Nelson Institute’s 11th Annual Earth Day Conference scheduled to take place this year on April 18th. Conference speaker Kyle Davis joins 8 O’Clock Buzz host Brian Standing in the studio this morning. Kyle is an atmospheric scientist specializing in statistical models […]
Happy Earth Day
“People have all the power we want,” declares Kim Wright, the indefatigable lawyer, environmental champion, and director of the Midwest Environmental Advocates.
Crane Conservation and Research
In Baraboo, WI, all 15 species of crane are currently assembled. Anne Sayers of the International Crane Foundation joins Buzz host Jan Miyasaki on Earth Day to talk about preservation of grasslands and wetlands as habitat.
Local Earth Day Considerations
Happy Earth day! Do you know what we are doing locally here in Madison to address some of our Earth Day issues? Listen to this fantastic edition of A Public Affair to find out more!