Best Hydropower Podcasts (2024)

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How We Can Harness Nature’s Energy Source for a Greener Future With Hydropower 29:35

14d ago29:35

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Hydropower is one of the world's oldest renewable energy sources. But what is it, how does it work, and how does it benefit the planet? This week, we're sharing an important past episode where Dr. Melissa Lott, the Director of Research at Columbia University’s Center on Global Energy Policy, dives into all of the above. For more information, visit …

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From River to Grid: Hydropower's Impact on NWMT Energy 27:05

5h ago27:05

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Send us your feedback! What if over 80% of your region's electricity came from a single source? Join us on Venture Boldly as we explore the profound impact of hydropower in Northwest Montana with our guest, Clark Mather, Executive Director of Northwest RiverPartners. Discover how this renewable energy powerhouse fuels the local economy and provides…

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Could Climate Change Curriculum Be Coming to a School Near You? 21:38

4h ago21:38

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Climate change hasn't always been part of the curriculum at schools across the nation, but that's changing. In 2020, New Jersey became the first state to require that climate change is taught across all subjects. Then in 2022, Connecticut passed a law that required that lessons on human-caused climate change be incorporated into the science curricu…

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The ‘Wild Frequencies’ of Indian wildlife revealed by bioacoustics 31:39

3h ago31:39

31:39

Mongabay newswire editor Shreya Dasgupta joins the Mongabay Newscast to detail her new three-part miniseries, Wild Frequencies, produced in collaboration with the Mongabay India bureau. Dasgupta details her journey with Mongabay-India senior digital editor Kartik Chandramouli. They travel the country speaking with researchers, listening and studyin…

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PVC is Everywhere—How the Popular Plastic Affects Human Health and the Planet 37:55

7d ago37:55

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PVC or polyvinyl chloride, one of the most widely used plastics in the world, has a unique combination of properties, making it versatile and useful in the fashion industry and beyond. However, it’s also a controversial material due to its environmental impact and potential health risks. This week, Laura dives into the topic with Alden Wicker, an a…

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How an inspiring, multi-nation effort has protected North American amphibians from a deadly disease outbreak 52:51

8h ago52:51

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Scientists described Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) over 10 years ago, a pathogen that causes the deadly disease chytridiomycosis which is currently devastating salamanders and frogs around the world, contributing to a global amphibian decline. But thanks to a successful cross border (U.S., Mexico & Canada) effort to keep it out, it has y…

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Sacrificing U.S. forests for solar energy "misses the plot" on climate action 36:38

1d ago36:38

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U.S. states such as Vermont and Massachusetts are cutting thousands of acres of forest for solar power projects, despite the fact that this harms biodiversity and degrades ecosystems' carbon sequestration capacity. Journalist and author Judith Schwartz joins the Mongabay Newscast to speak with co-host Mike DiGirolamo about the seeming irony of cutt…

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The Benefits of Controlled Burns with Deborah Landau of The Nature Conservancy 32:38

21d ago32:38

32:38

Did you know not all wildfires are bad? This week, we're resharing an important past episode where Deborah Landau, the Director of Ecological Management at The Nature Conservancy, discusses the benefits of prescribed burns—aka planned wildfires that encourage ecosystem restoration and natural biodiversity. To learn more, visit https://brightly.eco/…

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Natural forest regeneration is ‘a restoration of hope’ for farmers & forests worldwide 49:21

1h ago49:21

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Australian agronomist Tony Rinaudo's reforestation project in Niger was failing – with 80% of his planted saplings dying – until he stumbled upon a simple solution in plain sight: stumps of previously cut trees trying to regrow in the dry, deforested landscape. The degraded land contained numerous such stumps with intact root systems, plus millions…

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All About Electric Utility Rates 27:12

6d ago27:12

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Electric utility rates fluctuate, which is often confusing. Sarah Lambe, CFO at Homer Electric Association, discusses the process of creating electric utility rates, the factors that change rates and how rates affect the entire electric system.By Alaska Power Association

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Lineworkers 1:13:01

3d ago1:13:01

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On Episode 39 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Line Supervisor, Duarte Xavier, to discuss TID's lineworkers. When you think of TID, your first thought may be a bucket truck driving down the road or a lineman climbing a pole to restore power. But, even with that visual, you may not really understand what our lineman do. Day or ni…

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Growing With Purpose: The Joys of Starting Your Own Garden With Dominique Charles 35:27

28d ago35:27

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There are so many benefits to going outside and getting your hands dirty. This week, we're resharing a past episode where Dominique Charles, the CEO and creator of Plots & Pans, talks gardening with purpose—from growing produce that inspires creative cooking to deepening your connection with nature. For more information, visit https://brightly.eco/…

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Indigenous communities left in the dark on Borneo hydropower plan advocate for their river 45:01

29d ago45:01

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The premier of the Malaysian state of Sarawak recently announced new dam projects on three rivers in Borneo without the informed consent of local people. The managing director of the Sarawak-based NGO SAVE Rivers, Celine Lim, joins the podcast to discuss with co-host Rachel Donald how these potential dam projects could impact rivers and human commu…

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Flying into the Future: GPIA Growth & Expansion with Rob Ratkowski, Airport Director 24:12

5d ago24:12

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Send us your feedback! Curious about the massive transformation happening at Glacier Park International Airport? Join us on Venture Boldly as we visit with Airport Director Rob Ratkowski, who provides an insider's look at the ambitious expansion project. With the airport nearly tripling in size to 210,000 square feet, you'll get a front-row seat to…

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How and Why to Embrace a Minimalist Lifestyle, According to an Expert 35:18

1M ago35:18

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We all know that a huge cornerstone of sustainability is reevaluating our relationship with consumerism—which means taking stock of what we have, what we need, and what we don’t. Dara Zycherman, a minimalist lifestyle coach and the owner of Less Equals More, has made a career of helping others pare down their belongings, supporting clients in reduc…

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Coral Reefs Are Dying—Here's What Can You Do to Help Save Them 30:51

1M ago30:51

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Coral reefs play a vital role in protecting coastal cities from waves, storms, and floods. They're also important to biodiversity, supporting 25% of marine life. But they're in serious danger, and Jolyon Collier—the president and founder of the nonprofit Counting Coral—is working hard on changing that. This week, we're resharing an important past e…

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In 'the century of Africa' Mongabay's new bureau reports its biggest environment issues and conservation solutions 36:54

28d ago36:54

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Last year, Mongabay launched a brand-new bureau dedicated to covering the African continent daily in French and English. The team is led by veteran Cameroonian journalist David Akana, who chats with co-host Mike DiGirolamo about the importance of covering the African continent and why news that happens there is of keen interest to audiences worldwi…

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'Biotic pump’ theory could explain how forests affect weather, wind and climate 54:07

2M ago54:07

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The biotic pump theory has been controversial in the climate science community ever since Anastassia Makarieva and Victor Gorshkov published their paper about it to the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics in 2010. If true, the theory sheds light on how the interior forests of vast continents influence wind and the water cycles that supply who…

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Get to Know Glacier Institute with Anthony Nelson 25:59

1M ago25:59

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Send us your feedback! As the official education partner of Glacier National Park and Flathead National Forest, the Glacier Institute offers an array of programs that bring people of all ages, both locals and visitors alike, closer to nature. From guided hikes to hands-on educational experiences at the Big Creek Outdoor Education Center, Executive …

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Careers at TID 40:08

1M ago40:08

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On Episode 38 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Director of Human Resources, Jorian Reed, to discuss careers at TID. TID has long been a pillar of the community and, as such, has been a desirable location for those looking to build a career. However, with retirements and a changing workforce, the District is ever-evolving to deve…

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Unmasking the illusion of renewable biomass energy with Justin Catanoso 51:02

2M ago51:02

51:02

Burning wood to generate electricity – ‘biomass energy’ – is increasingly used as a renewable replacement for burning coal in nations like the UK, Japan, and South Korea, even though its emissions are not carbon neutral. On this episode of the Mongabay Newscast, reporter Justin Catanoso details how years of investigation helped him uncover a compli…

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Providing Electricity Through Hydropower in Remote Alaska 25:35

2M ago25:35

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INN Electric Cooperative provides safe and reliable hydropower to three remote Alaskan villages; however, delivering the electricity to the meters comes with unique challenges since its grid isn’t connected to a larger transmission system. How does the small co-op deal with harsh winters, remote living, and the high cost of electricity production? …

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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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Switching to a Plant-Based Diet Is All About Small Wins for Nisha Vora 32:33

2M ago32:33

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If adopting a plant-based diet is among your strategies for bettering the planet, you’re not alone. This week, we're resharing an important past episode where Nisha Vora, the lawyer turned plant-based chef and cookbook author behind Rainbow Plant Life, shares how to cook up vegan dishes even the pickiest eaters will enjoy, ways you can develop more…

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Indigenous economics offers alternative to Wall Street's financialization of nature 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

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Putting a dollar amount on a single species, or entire ecosystems, is a contentious idea, but in 2023, the New York Stock Exchange proposed a new nature-based asset class which put a price tag on global nature of 5,000 trillion U.S. dollars. This financialization of nature comes with perverse incentives and fails to recognize the intrinsic value co…

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Leadership and Service with Miss Montana USA 2023, Mady Rigg 30:38

2M ago30:38

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Send us your feedback! Encounter the remarkable journey of Mady Rigg, a guiding light from the Flathead Valley who carries the title of Miss Montana USA 2023 with unparalleled grace. As we chat with Mady, her story unfolds like a winding mountain trail—full of unexpected turns but leading to breathtaking vistas. From the disappointment of high scho…

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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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Power Safety For Lineworkers and the Public 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Safety is a top priority in the electric industry. That’s why Frank Adams, safety manager for Matanuska Electric Association, continually reviews policy procedures, accesses risks and ensures MEA is meeting compliance standards. But power safety is not only about lineworkers. The general public also needs to know how to respond to the dangers of el…

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How to Navigate Climate Anxiety: Turning Your Feelings Into Positive Action 42:31

2M ago42:31

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If you're feeling anxious about the current state of our planet, you're not alone. These feelings, coined as "eco-anxiety" and "climate anxiety," have been affecting all of us in different ways. This week, we're resharing an important past episode featuring Dr. Renee Lertzman—a researcher, educator, and eco-engagement strategist—about what eco-anxi…

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Koala conservation delayed while government pursues faulty offset schemes 38:56

2M ago38:56

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Two experts join the Mongabay Newscast to discuss the decline in koala populations in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), even as city councils and the government green light development projects on koala habitats that aren't being replaced by biodiversity offset schemes, ecologist Yung En Chee of the University of Melbourne, explains. M…

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Your Guide to Traveling Sustainably—From Accommodations to Packing 33:42

3M ago33:42

33:42

Summer is quickly approaching, meaning you or someone you know will likely be traveling! That’s why, this week, we’re resharing an important past episode with tips and tricks that will help you explore as sustainably as possible, from booking a place to stay to packing with the planet in mind. For show notes, visit https://brightly.eco/how-to-trave…

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Can the 'Right to Roam' boost nature connection and restoration? 51:54

3M ago51:54

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On this episode of Mongabay’s podcast, Rachel Donald speaks with campaigner and activist Jon Moses about the ‘right to roam’ movement in England which seeks to reclaim common rights to use private and public land to reconnect with nature and repair the damage done from centuries of exclusionary land ownership. In this discussion and the new book Wi…

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Stirring Up Success with Lemony Lemonade 16:43

3M ago16:43

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Send us your feedback! Turning lemons into lemonade, and a lemonade stand business, is more than just stirring up juice, sugar and water - so who better to share with us the secrets to lemonade business success than our Lemony Lemonade stand business proprietors and 2023 Lemonade Day Flathead Youth Entrepreneur winners, Alina, Alana, and Scott. The…

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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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The Problem with Plastic: Microplastics are Everywhere 34:56

3M ago34:56

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Unfortunately, microplastics are everywhere—from the landfill to our oceans, and now even our food and bloodstreams. In this solo episode, Laura goes in depth on the microplastic crisis on the tail of recently published information about the impacts of microplastics on humans. She also shares what she’s doing to avoid microplastics as a consumer, m…

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Interview with Tim Weiss CEO of Optera 28:43

2M ago28:43

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The Intersection of Wellness and Sustainability with Sadie Lincoln 32:16

3M ago32:16

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Conscious consumerism and personal wellness go hand in hand. This week, we're joined by Sadie Lincoln, the visionary CEO and founder of Barre3, to explore the symbiotic relationship between sustainability and physical well-being, and how Barre3 studios nationwide are paving the way for a healthier planet and populace. Advertising Inquiries: https:/…

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Don Pedro Life Extension Project 1:02:21

3M ago1:02:21

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On Episode 37 of the TID Water & Power Podcast we're joined by TID Director of Power Generation, Tim Payne, to discuss the Don Pedro Life Extension. Later this month, the Don Pedro Project will celebrate its 52nd Anniversary. From valuable hydropower, to flood control and recreation, the project has served the District and our community incredibly …

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What's unique about Canada's environment? 'The Narwhal' brings top news and views 47:47

3M ago47:47

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On this episode of Mongabay’s podcast, we speak with a co-founder of the award-winning Canadian nonprofit news outlet ‘The Narwhal,’ Emma Gilchrist. She reflects on Canada’s unique natural legacy, her organization's successes, the state of environmental reporting in the nature-rich nation, how she sees ‘The Narwhal’ filling the gaps in historically…

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