Our Beautiful Mountains
Listen to this young Montanan call for climate action so we can enjoy our amazing Montana landscape in summer without constant wildfire smoke.
A Just Transition: Calls to action from coal communities
From Appalachia to Navajo Nation, and communities tied to the coal industry around the world, there are local leaders and communities taking action to create sustainable, equitable opportunities.
Public Health and Climate Change
Hear from Dr.'s Robert and Lori Byron, founders of the Montana Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate, about the dramatic health impacts of climate change, the benefits of taking immediate action, and the important voice of medical professionals in ensuring positive change. Hear important information and calls to action for the general public, health professionals, and policymakers within Montana, and around the world.
Growing Climate Solutions: What It Means for Farmers
In this episode we speak with Jenny Hopkinson, Senior Government Relations Representative for the National Farmer's Union. Jenny tells us about the variety of climate solutions that farmers can lead the way on, and why it is important for their input to help shape this legislation.
Bob Quinn: Advancing organic for farmers, public health, and the planet
Bob Quinn is an organic regenerative farmer from Big Sandy, Montana. He speaks with us about why our current industrial agricultural model is not working & the benefits of returning to a nature based method of farming; for creating profits for farmers, strengthening rural communities, offering a key to climate change, & preventing chronic diseases in our population.
Creative Impact: Asher Jay, National Geographic Explorer
Asher Jay an international adventurer and National Geographic Explorer whose compelling paintings, installations, ad campaigns, and films all have a single purpose: to incite global action on behalf of wildlife conservation. Asher speaks with us about the importance of storytelling in conservation, working with local communities, and how action forward can only come about if we have inclusive conversations.
Indigenous Food Sovereignty & the Power of Native Plants: Rose Bear Don't Walk
Rose Bear Don't Walk is an ethnobotanist and a member of the Bitterroot Salish and Apsaalooke Tribes in Montana. Rose speaks with us about her program “Recovering Our Roots”, which bridges science and traditional plant knowledge as a means for food sovereignty, improved nutrition, and cultural connection for the Salish Community, and how we can all reconnect with and find new ways to value the land in order to thrive for generations.
Smokejumping, the Power of Food, and Moms' Important Role in Climate Action
As wildfires were burning across the western US, we spoke with Jessie Thomas about her experience fighting wildfires as a smokejumper and her business Sustainable Wellness, which promotes lifestyles and nutrition for human and environmental sustainability. She also spoke about the need for new voices in leadership and mothers' critical role in climate action.