Best Bioenergy Podcasts (2024)

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Leaf Mold Compost for Urban Agriculture with Kyle Richardville 35:56

13d ago35:56

35:56

“Leaf mold compost for better soil and crop health” with Kyle Richardville Growing vegetables in urban gardens is becoming a popular and ever more important option for supporting families with nutritious and healthy produce. However, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides can cause negative impacts on soil, crop, and human health. To reduce…

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2024 Blooper Reel 7:24

1M ago7:24

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It’s our birthday! That means it’s time for our annual birthday blooper reel! Enjoy our favorite flubs from the previous year and thank you again for listening! Remember that if you like our show, rating, reviewing, and sharing with friends are the best ways you can show your support. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldL…

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Combatting Drought with WAPs with Dr. Sanandam Bordoloi 36:32

28d ago36:32

36:32

“Efficacy of novel water-absorbing polymer amended soil for improving drought resilience of Solanum lycopersicum” with Dr. Sanandam Bordoloi. Drought can be a major problem for tomatoes, particularly in changing climates. Water-absorbant polymers can help water stay in the soil to help tomatoes thrive, but costs can make it hard for farmers to use …

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Interview with Brian Sheng, CEO of Aquaria 28:54

2M ago28:54

28:54

Aquaria produces Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) that create clean drinking water out of thin air.By Scott Amyx

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Phytoremediation for Urban Agriculture with Marie-Anne Viau and Dr. Adrian Paul 51:32

1M ago51:32

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“Can we simultaneously decontaminate and cultivate? An urban cherry tomato story” with Marie-Anne Viau and Dr. Adrian Paul Contamination of various kinds can make it difficult to ensure healthy and safe food crops in urban agriculture. Phytoremediation is a strategy where we may be able to use plants’ incredible natural abilities to help with this …

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Interview with Petri Laakso, CEO of Soletair Power 23:28

1M ago23:28

23:28

Soletair Power enables buildings to capture carbon dioxide from air by retrofitting HVAC with direct air capture technology.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Blaine Collison, Executive Director of the Renewable Thermal Collaborative 30:35

3M ago30:35

30:35

Renewable Thermal Collaborative is the leading coalition for organizations committed to scaling up renewable heating and cooling at their facilities and cutting carbon emissions.By Scott Amyx

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Improving Maize Pollination Efficiency with Dr. Dylan Schoemaker 38:35

3M ago38:35

38:35

“A practical method to improve the efficiency of pollination in maize breeding and genetics research” with Dr. Dylan Schoemaker Mismatched pollination times can make desirable genetic matches beyond the reach of practical plant breeders. Storing pollen is one solution, but limitations in cost and feasibility can make viable pollen storage tricky. T…

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Interview with Tim Weiss CEO of Optera 28:43

2M ago28:43

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Interview with Kimberly Ann Flynn, President at XA Investments 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

XA Investments LLC is a Chicago-based investment manager to pursue a single goal: provide investors with access to institutional-caliber alternative investments.By Scott Amyx

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Bioenergy Cropping on Marginal Lands with Dr. Dileepa Jayawardena 37:01

2M ago37:01

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“Comparative productivity of six bioenergy cropping systems on marginal lands in the Great Lakes Region, USA” with Dileepa Jayawardena. Bioenergy crops present a promising source for biofuel production, offering a potential solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, they face criticism for potentially encroaching on arable land essential…

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Soil-Landscape Rehabilitation with Dr. Sharon Schneider 35:45

3M ago35:45

35:45

“Key soil properties and their relationships with crop yields as affected by soil-landscape rehabilitation” with Dr. Sharon Schneider. Soil erosion is one of the major issues in agriculture that causes loss of the topsoil layer, reducing soil health and crop productivity. There are several ways to check soil erosion and its impacts on crop and soil…

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Interview with Alison Malmqvist, Director, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Climate Health Lead, PSI Global 34:58

4M ago34:58

34:58

Today I am joined by Alison Malmqvist, Director, Sexual & Reproductive Health, Climate Health Lead, PSI Global. She has 20 years of experience developing and leading integrated public health programs in Africa and the Caribbean with a focus on designing, implementing, managing and monitoring social marketing and health communication programs for se…

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Interview with Stefan Schwab, CEO of Enlighted 26:54

3M ago26:54

26:54

Enlighted, a Siemens company, integrates cognitive environmental IoT sensors and lighting controls connecting to intelligent workplace experience apps, offering a scalable, interoperable solution to address a spectrum of building, space, and productivity needs.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Dr. John J. Berger, Environmental Science and Policy Specialist 33:28

3M ago33:28

33:28

Dr. John J. Berger, Ph.D. is an environmental science and policy specialist, prize-winning author, and journalist.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network 31:45

4M ago31:45

31:45

Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), released her new book The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis. The dominant cultural worldview is based upon extraction and exploitation practices that have brought us to the precipice of social, enviro…

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Recalibrating the Pennsylvania PSNT with Dr. Charlie White 49:54

5M ago49:54

49:54

“Recalibrating the Pennsylvania pre-sidedress soil nitrate test recommendations for modern corn production” with Charles White. Nitrogen management is one of the most important agronomic practices in modern crop production systems. The Pre-Sidedress Soil Nitrate Test, also known as the PSNT, gives farmers an estimation of plant available nitrogen i…

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Interview with Michael Azlen, CEO of Carbon Cap Management 29:15

5M ago29:15

29:15

Carbon Cap Management is an alternative asset management firm operating in the global carbon and environmental markets. Their mission is to provide solutions directly related to the capping and reduction of carbon dioxide emissions.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Dr. Ethan Cohen-Cole, CEO of Capture6 32:28

4M ago32:28

32:28

Capture6 is a technology that removes CO₂ from the atmosphere while producing additional freshwater for local communities.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director at Regenerative Organic Alliance 35:15

5M ago35:15

35:15

Regenerative Organic Alliance manages the Regenerative Organic Certified program, a groundbreaking certification for food, fiber, and personal care products. Integrating USDA Organic, Fair Trade, and high-bar animal welfare standards, it surpasses current criteria, setting global benchmarks for soil health, animal welfare, and social fairness.…

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Precision Agriculture for Improving Wheat Yield and Quality with Olga Walsh 40:39

5M ago40:39

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“Precision nitrogen management for improving yield and protein content in wheat” with Dr. Olga Walsh. Nitrogen is one of the most important nutrients for crops, which is required in large amounts for crop production and demands precise nutrient management methods due to its highly mobile property in plants and soils and high chances of leaching. Pr…

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Driving Sustainability: The Role of Tax Equity in Accelerating Bioenergy Development 23:00

6M ago23:00

23:00

In this episode of Foss & Company’s Tax Credits Today podcast, Michael Yager, VP of Investments, and Dawn Lima, VP of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies, explore the pivotal intersection of tax equity and bioenergy. Dive into the world of biogas, bioenergy and renewable natural gas (RNG), discovering their environmental benefits and the …

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Interview with Frank Pao, Chair of Industrial Advisory Board on Center of Energy Harvesting Material & Systems 26:47

5M ago26:47

26:47

Frank Pao, Chair of Industrial Advisory Board on Center of Energy Harvesting Material & Systems, The National Science Foundation.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Jan Skjoldhammer, CEO of NoviOcean 27:47

6M ago27:47

27:47

NoviOcean is a wave energy developer that uses ocean waves to generate electricity.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Stéphane Germain, President & CEO of GHGSat 31:26

6M ago31:26

31:26

GHGSat monitors emissions from space, using its satellites and aircraft sensors to measure greenhouse gas emissions directly from industrial sites, providing actionable insights to businesses, governments, and regulators.By Scott Amyx

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Mitigating Coastal Eutrophication with Drs. Wafa Malik and Patrick Durand 41:39

6M ago41:39

41:39

“Nitrogen mitigation scenarios to reduce coastal eutrophication” with Wafa and Patrick. Eutrophication is a state of overgrowth of aquatic plants, such as algae and seaweeds, in water bodies due to the excessive pouring of nutrients from different sources like agriculture, industry, and human settlements, causing disturbances to the ecosystems. Coa…

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Latent Variable Phenotypes in Lentil with Sandesh Neupane and Derek Wright 40:10

8M ago40:10

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“Focusing the GWAS Lens on days to flower using latent variable phenotypes derived from global multienvironment trials” with Sandesh Neupane and Derek Wright. Lentil, a pivotal pulse crop, is recognized as an important part of food and nutrition security in the world. It has rich sources of important nutrients, is easy to cook, and thrives well on …

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Preserving the Past: Unlocking the Value of Historic Tax Credits 12:14

8M ago12:14

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This episode of Foss & Company's Tax Credits Today podcast explores the world of Historic Tax Credits (HTCs). From the federal to state levels, we uncover the financial incentives that make rehabilitating historic buildings a win-win for property owners, developers and tax equity investors alike. Discover how HTCs not only revive architectural gems…

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Phosphorus Conservation Practice Trade-offs with Drs. Peter Kleinman and Deanna Osmond 51:50

9M ago51:50

51:50

“Addressing conservation practice limitations and trade-offs for reducing phosphorus loss from agricultural fields” with Dr. Pete Kleinman, Research Leader, USDA, and Dr. Deanna Osmond, Professor, North Carolina State University. Conservation practices are important techniques that help us move towards a more sustainable planet. But when these tool…

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Investing in a Sustainable Future: Uniting Tax Equity, RECs and Corporate Savings 19:17

9M ago19:17

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In this episode of Tax Credits Today, we dive into the dynamic synergy between tax equity investment, Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) and corporate sustainability goals. Discover how corporates can strategically leverage tax equity to not only address their tax liabilities but also advance their commitment to sustainability. This episode's hosts un…

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Interview with Ryan Lupberger, CEO of Cleancult 34:25

9M ago34:25

34:25

Cleancult is a zero plastic waste packaging household cleaning brand.By Scott Amyx

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Halloween Special: Fall Armyworm with Drs. Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins 35:46

9M ago35:46

35:46

“Genes and genetic mechanisms contributing to fall armyworm resistance in maize” with Sandra Woolfolk and Leigh Hawkins, research entomologist and molecular biologist (respectively) at USDA-ARS. Fall armyworm is a major pest around the world, causing millions of dollars in damages yearly. However, farmers are not alone in the fight against these in…

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Interview with Joseph Kane, a Fellow at Brookings Metro 32:07

9M ago32:07

32:07

Today I am joined by Joseph Kane, a Fellow at Brookings Metro, a program of The Brookings Institution. His work focuses on a wide array of built environment issues, including transportation and water infrastructure. Within these areas of research, Kane has explored infrastructure’s central economic role across different regions as well as its relat…

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Interview with Dr. Joe Romm Senior Research Fellow University of Pennsylvania 32:03

10M ago32:03

32:03

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Food Waste Microplastics with Kate Porterfield and Dr. Eric Roy 55:44

10M ago55:44

55:44

“Microplastics in Composts, Digestates and Food Wastes: A Review” with Kate Porterfield, PhD Candidate at University Vermont and Dr. Eric Roy, Associate Professor at University of Vermont. Diverting organic materials and food waste from landfills and recycling them for beneficial use in agriculture is a great way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.…

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Interview with Robert Koenen Chief Revenue Officer Boxed Water Is Better 30:40

10M ago30:40

30:40

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Interview with Mary Alice Lee, Director, NYC Playgrounds Program, Trust for Public Land 27:03

10M ago27:03

27:03

Since 1996, Trust For Public Land—alongside countless partners—has helped transform well over 200 schoolyards into thriving parks and playgrounds, getting the absolute most of the space available and giving the gift of social connection and nature play back to the communities.By Scott Amyx

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Environmental Effects on Garlic Quality with Dr. Pablo Cavagnaro 56:02

11M ago56:02

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“Genotypic and environmental effects on the compounds associated with garlic flavor, health-enhancing properties, and postharvest conservation” with Dr. Pablo Cavagnaro. Garlic is a widely consumed species used for culinary as well as therapeutic and medicinal purposes. Different compounds within garlic can affect its effectiveness for these purpos…

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Interview with Sanchali Pal founder CEO of Commons 29:25

10M ago29:25

29:25

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Interview with Maria Korsnick, Nuclear Energy Institute, President & CEO 34:44

10M ago34:44

34:44

The Nuclear Energy Institute is the policy organization of the nuclear technologies industry, based in Washington, D.C.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Scott Sabin, CEO of Plant With Purpose 32:57

11M ago32:57

32:57

Plant With Purpose works at the nexus of poverty and environmental degradation to transform the lives and land of farming communities through environmental restoration, economic empowerment, and spiritual renewal.By Scott Amyx

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Microbial Function in Restored Wetlands with Amelia Fitch 42:30

12M ago42:30

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“Partial recovery of microbial function in restored coastal marshes of Oregon, USA” with Amelia Fitch, PhD Candidate at Dartmouth College Draining or restoring a wetland has a significant impact on the land’s ability to store carbon. A lot of that has to do with the microbial communities that live within these wetlands, but when a wetland is restor…

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Interview with Diz Petit, Founder and CEO of LiquiDonate 32:08

11M ago32:08

32:08

LiquiDonate provides the simplest donation method for retailers, businesses, downsizing organizations, and anyone with excess items.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Dr. David Scheel, Professor of Marine Biology at Alaska Pacific University 36:42

11M ago36:42

36:42

David is a field-oriented ecologist with experience in remote and wilderness settings in Africa and Alaska. At Alaska Pacific University, he teaches courses in marine biology, aquarium husbandry, and animal behavior.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Dr. Thomas McInerney, International Lawyer and Strategist 35:23

12M ago35:23

35:23

Thomas McInerney is the Executive Director of the Rule of Law for Development Program at Loyola University Chicago School of Law where he teaches courses relating to international law, development finance, and institutional reform.By Scott Amyx

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Pesticide Potential in Tailwater Recovery Systems with Dr. Matt Moore 58:50

1y ago58:50

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“Pesticide trends in a tailwater recovery system in the Mississippi Delta” with Dr. Matt Moore, Supervisory Ecologist and Research Leader of the USDA-ARS Water Quality and Ecology Research Unit at the National Sedimentation Laboratory in Oxford, Mississippi Farmers in Mississippi have a two-fold problem. Agriculture requires a lot of water, leading…

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Interview with Charles Yhap, CEO, Clean Robotics 28:29

12M ago28:29

28:29

Clean Robotics revolutionizes waste and resource recovery. The company's flagship product, TrashBot, uses Al, robotics, and machine learning to identify and sort waste at the time of disposal, eliminating human error and diverting more circular materials from landfills.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Michael Hecht, President & CEO of Greater New Orleans 29:11

1y ago29:11

29:11

Greater New Orleans is the economic development agency for southeast Louisiana.By Scott Amyx

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Interview with Tony Hiss, Author, Former Journalist and NYU Scholar 30:48

1y ago30:48

30:48

Today I am joined by Tony Hiss, author of Rescuing the Planet: Protecting Half the Land to Heal the Earth.By Scott Amyx

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100th Episode Funstravaganza 25:20

1y ago25:20

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It’s our birthday, our five-year anniversary, and our 100th episode, which means it’s time to paaaaarty! Join us for a brief interview with host Abby as she looks back on five years of podcasting, followed by our usual birthday blooper reel. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or …

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