Podcast Episodes

Data Centers, AI, and the Grid: Can Load Flexibility Unlock New Capacity?

Season 8 Episode 12

As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented growth in electricity demand, data centers are rapidly becoming some of the largest—and most conseque…

4 months ago

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FIFRA, Explained

Season 8 Episode 11

From the food we eat to the parks, farms, and neighborhoods around us, pesticide policy quietly shapes everyday life in the United States.

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4 months, 1 week ago

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What’s Next for Environmental Law in 2026

Season 8 Episode 10

As 2025 comes to a close, People, Places, Planet takes stock of a year of profound change in environmental law—and looks ahead to the legal and polic…

5 months ago

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Defensores ambientales: hacia la rendición de cuentas en Colombia

Season 8 Episode 9

This is a special edition episode in Spanish with our Colombian partner on ELI's Environmental Defenders Database project. If you'd like to learn mor…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Groundtruth: Sustaining State Environmental Justice Programs in a Changed Policy Environment

Season 8 Episode 8

Environmental justice continues to evolve as states respond to shifting federal priorities and community needs. New Jersey has emerged as a leader, i…

6 months ago

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ESA, Explained

Season 8 Episode 7

At a time when species across the country face mounting pressures, the Endangered Species Act remains one of the most powerful—and contested—tools we…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

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Fish, Conflict, and the Future of Our Oceans

Season 8 Episode 6

As climate change reshapes our oceans, fish populations are shifting across borders and into new territories, creating ripple effects for food securi…

6 months, 4 weeks ago

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Inside NYC's Congestion Pricing Program

Season 8 Episode 5

As the first U.S city to implement a congestion pricing program, New York City has begun charging vehicles entering high-traffic areas of Manhattan a…

7 months, 1 week ago

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Indigenous Approaches to International Law

Season 8 Episode 4

What does it mean to “indigenize” international law—and why does it matter for the environment?

 

In this episode of People, Places, Planet, host Sebas…

7 months, 3 weeks ago

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NFMA, Explained

Season 8 Episode 3

What is the National Forest Management Act (NFMA), and how has it shaped the way America manages its forests? In this episode of People, Places, Plan…

8 months, 1 week ago

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