Have you heard of El Niño? Some people call it the single biggest influence on winter weather in North America. But what is it, and how does it work? And we’re in an El Niño event this year, and it’s going to affect our weather (and ecology!)
Today we learn about El Niño and how ocean temperatures impact weather, as well as the ecological impacts. … More #80: El Niño (ENSO) and Ocean Temperatures
Join us for a special ‘back to our roots’ episode on Nature’s Archive podcast. In this inspiring interview, we reconnect with the essence of our mission—to understand and share the stories of individuals making a positive impact on the environment. Our guest, Leslie Inman, founder of the renowned Pollinator Friendly Yards Facebook group, shares her journey from curiosity to leading a movement for sustainable landscaping. Discover valuable insights on engaging skeptics, making eco-friendly choices easy, and more. Leslie’s story is a testament to the power of curiosity and the potential for impactful change in our communities. … More #79: Pollinator Friendly Yards with Leslie Inman
Ever wondered how scientists unravel the ecological mysteries of bygone eras, long before systematic record-keeping? Believe it or not, one part of the answer is in pirate journals.
Tune in to hear how understanding past ecosystems has helped us understand the important concept of Shifting Baseline Syndrome – and how pirates played a role in this story. … More #78: Pirates, Trophy Fish, and Shifting Baselines: Unveiling Ecological Mysteries With Dr. Loren McClenachan
It’s hard to imagine a time without roads that connect us, facilitate commerce, allow us to reach hospital schools, family, and friends. And in plain sight, they grow in width, link density and traffic volume slowly and continually. Our guest today has Ben Goldfarb, author of the new book “Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet”. And in typical Ben form, he reveals a hidden world in plain sight, full of surprises. From rapid adaptation by some animals to the intractable ways that 70 mile per hour traffic hack many animal’s ability to cope. … More #77: Unraveling the Secrets of Road Ecology with Ben Goldfarb
Griff Griffith is a top nature communicator. Whether it be on TV (he hosted Animal Planet’s “Wild Jobs”), in-person (he was an interpretive ranger for California State Parks), or on social media (his TikToks get millions of views – each!), Griff knows how to make nature interesting, relevant, and inspiring. In this episode we discuss how you too can inspire others to care for nature as much as you do. … More #76: Nature Unleashed: Inspiring Passion for Nature with Griff Griffith
Learn how an amazing 18,000 journey on a bicycle – to see birds – redefined Dorian Anderson’s life and helped him recover from addiction. … More #75: Birding Under the Influence with Dorian Anderson
What is the Anthropocene, and why does it matter? Learn what it means and how we can use it to motivate us towards a more harmonious relationship with nature. … More #74: Just What is the Anthropocene? With Dr. Anya Gruber
44% of USA land is used for agriculture, much of it destructive to biodiversity. But Gabe Brown has shown how regenerative practices can turn that around. … More #73: From Dirt to Life: How Regenerative Agriculture Rebuilds Biodiversity with Gabe Brown
Viruses are an integral part of nature, and Dr. Robert David Siegel walks us through how viruses fit into a broader ecological landscape. … More #72: The Nature of Viruses with Dr. Robert David Siegel
Wetlands support incredible biodiversity, clean our water, and mitigate floods. Yet they are still misunderstood and in need of support. Learn about amazing wetlands and the restoration efforts underway, … More #71: Wetlands Rediscovered – Exploring Nature’s Hidden Gems and Restoring Their Glory with Tom Biebighauser
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