We Need To Save Planet Earth Now, Says Historian
Douglas Brinkley speaks about his new book “Silent Spring Revolution,” focusing on the environmental awakening of the mid-20th century.
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Al Gore Discusses Climate Change and Global Sustainability
Al Gore speaks with Walter Isaacson of Amanpour and Company about new climate initiatives and findings from the COP27 conference.
Toxic Sites in a Tinderbox
The Pinelands have historically been a place prone to catch fire. This episode highlights how illegal dumping has impacted the area.
10 Years After Sandy, Are New York’s Communities Ready for the Next Superstorm?
A look at recovery and resiliency efforts in New York’s most vulnerable communities 10 years after Hurricane Sandy impacted this area.
Orange Fog and Creeping Saltwater
Cleanup is imminent at a site in South Jersey where for years battery acid was haphazardly drained onto the ground.
Climate Change on Eastern Long Island
The summer of 2022 saw many extreme weather events across the country. While the East End of Long Island was spared the worst, there was a lengthy drought and coastal areas flood regularly. WLIW-FM and award-winning journalist Frank Sesno welcomed…
Remembering Jim Florio
"Hazard NJ" remembers Jim Florio’s efforts to clean up dangerous pollution by revisiting an interview recorded with him earlier this year.
Composting: New York City’s Trash Solution
Jessica Tisch of NYC's Department of Sanitation, joined MetroFocus to discuss the launch of the nation’s largest curbside composting program.
How Do We Protect Avocados From Drought, Deforestation, and Drug Cartels?
The avocado industry faces high water demand, deforestation, and violence as the fruit gains in popularity.
REWIND: Highlighting the Best of Hazard NJ (So Far)
Take a look back at some highlights from our first four episodes discussing climate change and the Garden State's most toxic Superfund sites.
Evangelical Leader Urges Community to Rethink Climate Change
In a year that has seen climate disasters across the world, our next guest says action is a biblical mandate. Walter Kim is president of the National Association of Evangelicals, which recently released a report detailing why climate change is…
Does the West Owe Pakistan Climate Change Reparations?
Record floods have recently swept through Pakistan, and now people are attempting to rebuild their lives while officials warn it may take months for the water to recede. Environmental expert Aisha Khan speaks with Hari Sreenivasan about the devastation and…