Green Frequency

Drinking Water and the Complexity of Sustainability

Wed, 06 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Water is simple to drink, but complex to understand. Water is essential to life, yet 2 billion people lack reliable access to clean drinking water. At the same time, millions of tons of plastic waste come from single-use bottles each year. So what actually makes water “sustainable”? Environmental scientist and water sommelier Dr. Elena Berg uses drinking water as a case study to unpack the complexity of sustainability from water sources and mineral content to local infrastructure, plastic use, and global inequality. Learn why not all water is the same, how small-scale “water farmers” approach stewardship, and why simple good vs bad narratives can be misleading. A deeper look at sustainability, environmental decision-making, and the hidden systems behind everyday choices.

Episode Guest: Dr. Elena Berg

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Audio Editing by Clark Marchese, Video Editing by Oscar Padula

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Cover Art by Laurel Wong

Theme music by Nela Ruiz

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What does Climate Justice Even Mean?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Climate justice explained: beyond emissions and policy. What does climate justice actually mean—and why is it so hard to define? This episode of Green Frequency breaks down climate justice as both a political and ethical challenge, not just an environmental one. Political scientist Dr. Rebecca Marwege explores how climate change reflects global inequalities, from coastal communities in Senegal to post-disaster recovery in New York. The conversation highlights why reducing emissions alone isn’t enough, and how adaptation, access to resources, and decision-making power shape real-world outcomes. Learn why interdisciplinary approaches, bringing together science, policy, and lived experience, are essential, and what can go wrong when they’re ignored. A clear, accessible introduction to climate justice, sustainability, and global climate policy.

Episode Guest: Dr. Rebecca Marwege

Learn more about Dr. Marwege’s research on her website

Discover the recently published Climate Justice Now, edited by Dr. Rebecca Marwege, Dr. Nikhar Gaikwad and Dr. Joerg Schaefer

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Hosted by Clark Marchese and Allison Thompson

Audio Editing by Clark Marchese, Video Editing by Oscar Padula

Videography and Set Design by Le Studio Du Passage

Cover Art by Laurel Wong

Theme music by Nela Ruiz

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Climate Change | Where Are We Now?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Where does climate change stand in 2026? In this first episode of Green Frequency, we take a grounded look at the state of climate change today. Where progress is being made, where challenges remain, and what the data actually tells us.

Featuring a conversation with climate scientist Dr. Claudio Piani and student activist Averie Gannon, this episode explores global emissions trends, the future of the Paris Agreement, and why every fraction of a degree of warming still matters. The discussion moves beyond extremes to offer a more nuanced perspective on climate science, public understanding, and the role of individual and collective action.

Green Frequency is an Earth Radio Show that brings together environmental research, frontline stories, and global decision-making. Across this series, we hear from scientists, advocates, and communities around the world to better understand the systems shaping our planet and what it takes to respond to them.

This is the beginning of Season 1, The Work Ongoing, a series focused on understanding where we are now and how we move forward.

Episode Guest: Dr. Claudio Piani

Special thanks to the American University of Paris

Our World In Data - CO2 emissions, temperature, and per capita trends.

The Scientific American - Global Average Temperature Targets

International Renewable Energy Agency - The Cost of Renewable Energy

Explore the Pine Forest Media digital ecosystem on our website

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Hosted by Clark Marchese and Averie Gannon

Audio Editing by Clark Marchese, Video Editing by Oscar Padula

Videography and Set Design by Le Studio Du Passage

Cover Art by Laurel Wong

Theme music by Nela Ruiz

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Green Frequency Trailer

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:10:02 GMT

Green Frequency: Earth Radio is an environmental science podcast exploring the research, stories, and decisions shaping our planet.

Each week, we unpack emerging environmental research, hear stories from civil society and the frontlines of conservation, and follow developments in global environmental policy and climate action.

From forests and oceans to courtrooms and conference halls, Green Frequency connects science to the real-world contexts where it is applied across communities, institutions, and global systems.

Hosted by Clark Marchese, founder of Pine Forest Media, the show brings together scientists, journalists, and practitioners from around the world to share knowledge, perspectives, and solutions.

This is Earth Radio. A place to tune in, stay curious, and listen closely.

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