Episode 5: Missoula Parks and RecreationFile Size: 77139 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Donna Gaukler, the Director of Missoula Parks and Recreation, Marie Anderson, the Urban Forestry Specialist, and TJ Machado, the Parks and Trails Superintendent, about the ongoing efforts within the City of Missoula's Parks and Recreation department to address climate change in a meaningful way. Explore Trees for Missoula here.Visit the City of Missoula Pa [...]

Episode 4: Climate Change and Mental HealthFile Size: 41140 kbFile Type: mp3Download File ​In this episode, we speak with Jen Robohm, PhD, a clinical psychologist here in Missoula. We discuss the complex relationship between climate change and mental health.  [...]

Episode 3: The Green WorkforceFile Size: 68037 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Andrew Valainis, the Executive Director of the Montana Renewable Energy Association, John Freer, the Sustainable Construction Technology Program Director at the University of Montana, Sarah Ayers, Principal Architect and owner of LOCI Architecture, and Eva Rocke, the Sustainability Director at the University of Montana, about what the green workforce really is.&nbsp [...]

Episode 2: Green is Good for BusinessFile Size: 59163 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Aimee McQuilkin, the founder of Betty's Divine, and Paul Herendeen, the Director of Impact Market Development at Clearwater Credit Union, about how going green is good for the triple bottom line (people, profits, and the planet).Learn more about Betty's Divine here.Check out Aimee's other projects (Divine Trash Vintage and Clark Fork Yacht Club).Read abo [...]

Episode 1: Residential BuildingsFile Size: 36242 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Rick Craig, a contractor here in Missoula, and Kalle Fox, the University of Montana F.L.A.T. Co-Director, about how they make their homes more energy efficient and what sort of techniques you can employ in your home. ​​Learn more about ways to reduce your electricity use here.Read more about Missoula goal for 100% clean electricity by 2030 he [...]

Episode 1/2: Wildfire Smoke File Size: 76219 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Robin Saha, PhD, the director of the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana, and Sarah Coefield, the Missoula County Air Quality Specialist, about how wildfire smoke and poor air quality are negatively impacting our community. We also hear from Amy Cilimburg, Climate Smart's Director, Diana Manetta, Missoula County's Energy Conservation and Sustain [...]