February 4th, 2022

This week we are discussing the environmental impacts of NFT's and Cryptocurrencies with Emily Hyatt. Did you know that Bitcoin, the worlds largest cryptocurrency, emits 38 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year? Listen to find out why cryptocurrencies and NFT's can accelerate climate change and find out how you can help.  

February 4th, 2022

This week we are discussing the environmental impacts of NFT's and Cryptocurrencies with Emily Hyatt. Did you know that Bitcoin, the worlds largest cryptocurrency, emits 38 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year? Listen to find out why cryptocurrencies and NFT's can accelerate climate change and find out how you can help.  

January 28th, 2022

This week we are chatting with Christy Berger from the Gold Country Wildlife Rescue! Listen to find out why protecting wildlife is so important and what rehabilitation is all about. Then find out the easiest ways you can help your local wildlife today!  

January 14th, 2022

This week we are discussing noise pollution with Emyr Garcia Carlos! Did you know that noise pollution can cause caterpillars' hearts to beat faster and whales to get lost?!? Listen to find out the facts about noise pollution, then see what you can do to help.  

January 9th, 2022

This week we are chatting about air pollution with the wonderful Sage Byerrum! Join us as we learn about the major sources of air pollution and then address ways everyone can help reduce air pollution. Thanks for listening!   

December 14th, 2021

This week we are chatting about different types of energy and sustainability with Karen Perry, environmental activist and energy expert! How green is green energy? Which energy source is the best for the planet? How can we cut down on our energy uses? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode!  

December 5th, 2021

This week we are discussing erosion and soil nutrient loss with Elias Alvarez. Find out what soil nutrient loss and erosion mean, why they are a problem, and what you can do to help in this episode.  

November 12, 2021

This week we are chatting with Aneta Hrudova about the viaGood project. ViaGood is a social networking app that uses technology to help support environmental organizations, spread positive news and so much more! Find out how you can get involved and what impacts you can have.

October 1, 2021

This week we are talking about our dwindling biodiversity and its effects on human populations with Emily Hyatt. We give you the biodiversity stats and explain why species loss effects everyone. Then find out what you can do to help stop biodiversity loss today! 

September 17, 2021

Join us this week as we discuss the environmental impacts of the fast fashion industry and clothing waste with Elias Alvarez! We expose the fast fashion industry and share the facts of what these companies are doing. Then find out all the ways you can make a difference right now! 

September 10, 2021

This week we are looking at the environmental impacts of electric vehicles compared to the environmental impact of gasoline powered vehicles with Angelo Ramous. When I first stared researching this topic I thought I knew for sure what the answer was. I was absolutely shocked to find out the truth and I think you will be too. We present you with the facts about E.V.s and gas powered vehicles and share the best way you can make a difference for our planet with your transportation methods.  

September 3, 2021

We are back again this week with one of my personal favorite co hosts, Zoe Haskins! We’re chatting about vegan and vegetarian diets and the science behind them. Turns out, meat production is really bad for the planet. Find out all the facts and why meat diets are a problem here. 

June 25, 2021

This week we are chatting about toxic household chemicals with Jonas Philanthropies’ Vice President and founder of  Families Advocating for Chemical and Toxics Safety (F.A.C.T.S.), Lendri Parcell! The toxic chemicals hiding in your couch, chemical effects on wildlife, fast food container problems, rethinking your health and so much more!  Learn just how many chemicals we interact with on a daily basis and how many of those might be toxic. Find out about the far reaching effects of bringing chemicals into our homes without even knowing it. Then hear about all the ways you can transition to a healthier, toxic chemical free, life! 

June 11, 2021

This week we are chatting with environmental science educator Sol Henson about local waterways and watersheds. Contaminates, ecosystems that rely on watersheds, animal waste and so much more! Learn about watersheds with us then find out how you can help keep our waters clean! 

June 6, 2021

This week we are chatting about light pollution with Bryce Canyon Rangers Paula and Gordon! Dark skies, animals effected, constellations, culture, and so much more! Learn about the dangerous effects light pollution has on the natural world and why dark skies are so important historically and culturally. Then find out all the ways you can help preserve dark skies and stop light pollution today. Can you imagine looking into the sky and not seeing any stars? People around the world are already living like that! The long list of effects on wildlife, culture and society is frankly a little disappointing when we have the power to make a really big difference on this issue with simple steps. Come learn with us, then make a charge for our skies, for our planet, and for our future.  

May 28, 2021

This week we are focusing on corals with club member Zoe Haskins! Corals and marine diversity, coral bleaching, why corals are in trouble and so much more! Come learn about beloved coral reefs with us then find out what changes you can make to help save corals. When I started writing this episode I didn't realize how much trouble is facing our corals. I was shocked to find out how bad a shape our precious coral reefs are in because of coral bleaching, mining, fishing and pollution. It’s a great issue because no one is talking about it. Listen now to learn about corals and find out what changes we must make to save our coral reefs. 

May 21, 2021

It's freakin bats! Another long episode this week focusing on bats! We are chatting with Corky Quirk, environmental educator and keeper of bats. Baby bats, cute little bats, all the bat niches, the importance of bats in our environment, the fastest mammals on earth and so much more! Join us as we learn about bats, why they are so important and what we can do to help them. Bat populations are plummeting worldwide so the time to help out our little bat friends is now. 

May 14, 2021

On this extra length episode we are taking with Carl Clark about green spaces and parks! Recreation, the importance of parks in our society, plant power, why trash is trashy, and so much more! Learn from 40 year green space manager and find out all the ways you can support and enjoy green spaces! 

May 7, 2021

On this special episode we are talking with Angela Rydelius from McCampbell Analytical about soil, water and air contamination! Learn about contamination facts and testing, then find out all the ways you can help!  

April 30, 2021

On this episode we are chatting about ice with Norah DeMello! Glaciers, polar bears, ice sheets, sea level rise and more. Come learn about ice with us including how fast ice is melting around the world and why its melting. Then learn about all the easy ways you can help these icy ecosystems.  

April 23, 2021

This week we're talking about overfishing with Alex Belles! Unsustainable fishing practices, bycatching, species facing extinction, and much much more. Lean about the dangerous effects of overfishing including the mind blowing facts.  Find out all the ways you can help stop overfishing/bycatching to help save our oceans for our planets health and for future generations.

April 16, 2021

This week we discuss deforestation with Zoe Haskins. Palm oil, planting trees, the magic of forests, and so much more! We speak for the trees as we chat about the dangers of deforestation and what that means for the future. Learn about how much deforestation is actually happening, then find out all the ways you can help! Trees are our ally in the fight against climate change, listen to find out how you can help our tree friends. 

April 9, 2021

This week we chat about household waste with Rane Shim Clark. Garbage, trash incinerators, Swedish policies and so much more!  Learn about the threat household waste poses on human well being, facts about the issue, and ways you can reduce your household waste for a cleaner tomorrow.  

April 2, 2021

PART 2! This week we address plastic pollution with Isabella Sadler. Turtles, truckloads of plastic, microplastics and so much more. We give you the facts on ocean pollution and expose the severity of this issue. Lean about plastic pollution and its affects with us then find out all the ways you can help save our seas. 

March 26, 2021

This week we chat about liquid ocean pollution with Isabella Sadler. Sewage, industrial waste, oil spills, and so much more. Come learn about liquid ocean pollution with us. Then find out how you can help keep our oceans clean. 

March 19, 2021

Welcome to 5 Minutes for Earth! In our very first episode, we discuss food waste and its environmental impacts with Ezra Scott. We chat about the reasons why food waste is so bad for the planet and then discuss what you can do to help stop food waste! 

March 12, 2021

Hello and welcome to 5 Minutes for Earth brought to you by the Placer Environmental Club!

A podcast dedicated to the idea that each and every one of us has a duty to help our planet and our future. Each week we will discuss and environmental topic with a special guest and bring you ways to help out!