Episodes

  • (Bonus) Making Music With Endangered Animals
    Nov 14 2024

    Margaret Schedel composes music — perhaps not the typical avenue for exploring how the habitats of endangered species are changing in the face of climate change. Host Heather Lynch and Schedel examine how sonifying wildlife using extraordinary techniques on brass, wind and percussive instruments can be a brilliant way to connect the arts with science.


    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday


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    22 mins
  • C4E Presents Season 2 Trailer
    Nov 1 2024

    Climate change isn't just an environmental issue — it's reshaping every aspect of our lives. Host Heather Lynch explores these issues by talking to a range of Stony Brook scholars and researchers wrestling with issues of environmental damage and climate change. To get answers for the tough questions that will shape our planet's future, we will need to tackle this from every angle.


    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday


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    2 mins
  • Save The Whales
    Jul 31 2024

    Lesley Thorne wants to protect whales from not just climate change but more immediate threats, like fishing entanglements and vessel collisions. Host Heather Lynch and Thorne look for clues to why whales went from having a remarkable recovery, to an increase in unusual mortality events.

    To learn more about the Thorne Lab, go to https://you.stonybrook.edu/thornelab/


    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

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    27 mins
  • More Than Keeping Water Out Of The Basement
    Jul 16 2024

    Beth Watson's research looks at what rising seas means for all of us — whether it's keeping water out of the basement or managed retreat. Host Heather Lynch explores fast thinking with Watson to manage a slow moving catastrophe.


    To learn more about the Change Lab, go to https://coastalchangelab.wordpress.com/


    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

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    28 mins
  • Examining Suburban Sprawl
    Jul 1 2024

    Chris Sellers looks for the lessons we can learn to help protect the environment in Long Island's history of suburban development. Host Heather Lynch explores with Sellers how the develop of suburbia has had a rivalry with the need to protect natural spaces due to social and political decisions about housing and gentrification.


    Check out Seller's book "Crabgrass Crucible" anywhere books are sold.


    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

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    25 mins
  • Food for Thought
    Jun 17 2024

    Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz is planting the seeds for a healthy tomorrow. Host Heather Lynch explores with Carmack-Fayyaz how reforming how we plant crops on land and at sea can reduce our impact on the local ecosystem — and support fresh food on our tables.

    To learn more about the Food Lab, go to https://thefoodlab.org//


    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

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    26 mins
  • Assessing Our Contribution to Extreme Climate Events
    Jun 3 2024

    Kevin Reed's research looks to pin the blame on climate change — working in the field of climate attribution. Host Heather Lynch explores with Reed how to assess who is owed what due to the damages associated with extreme climate events.


    To learn more about the New York Climate Exchange, go to https://nyclimateexchange.org/


    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

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    29 mins
  • Communicating climate science
    May 20 2024

    Christine Gilbert seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and what the public understands about their changing planet. Host Heather Lynch explores with Gilbert the role of science communication in addressing perception and action against climate change.

    You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.


    Host: Heather Lynch

    Producer: Clare Gehlich

    Editor: J.D. Allen

    Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

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    30 mins