We’re participating in the global Earth Week celebrations, with announcements about special news coverage, programming or events from WBUR. We are committed to making environmental topics a bigger part of people’s conversations, helping listeners to connect seemingly disparate topics such as climate change and public health, energy, ecology, and infrastructure.
Here’s a quick summary of all the things you can look forward too over the next few months:
Join Miriam Wasser, an environmental reporter, to discuss the promises and pitfalls that offshore wind can bring to New England. Panelists include
Dana Rebeiro is the Massachusetts liaison for Vineyard Wind. Darien Johnson is the policy lead for Black Economic Council of Massachusetts. This important discussion will be held at CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston, and virtually.
New England scientists are investigating whether seaweed could be fed to the country’s 90 million cattle to reduce methane emissions. Although the early results are encouraging, skeptics claim that seaweed is not a magic bullet.
In 2019, we introduced our audience to WBURs Inaugural environmental teamThis team is dedicated to local news coverage. The team has been a major contributor to WBURs participation over the past few years. Climate Coverage Nowand has reported on powerful multiplatform series, such as Powershift: The promise offshore wind, Boston Under WaterThere are many more. They are excited to share their first newsletter project with senior correspondent Barbara Moran.
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WBUR, the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM), and Massachusetts State Senator Sonia Chang Diaz will host a forum. It will be moderated and moderated by Tiziana dearing, Radio Boston host. The candidates will discuss current energy and environmental issues affecting our commonwealth. This forum will take places at CitySpace 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, and virtually.
WBUR presents Joanne Lee Molinaro’s conversation about Korean food, her status in the vegan world and her TikTok videos. Irene Li (co-founder of Mei Mei Restaurant Group, Prepshift) will moderate the discussion. Participants in person will have the opportunity to sample a recipe from Molinaros cookbook. Also, copies of her cookbook “The Korean Vegan Cookbook : Reflections and Recipes From Ommas Kitchen” will also be available for purchase. The event costs $5-$25 and will be held at CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Avenue in Boston.
New England used to grow local crops to meet its demand. The global pandemic exposed the region’s need for greater self-sufficiency and resilience, as well as equitable access to food.
Barbara Moran, WBUR environmental correspondent, will lead a conversation on the importance and benefits of local food. Visit the WBUR CitySpace lobby to see a specially curated farmers’ market. Fix, Grists solutions Lab co-produced the event. Tickets cost $5 to $25 and the event will be held at CitySpace 890 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston.
