Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHealthy Schools, Healthy Futures: Transforming School Meals for Student Wellness and Sustainability
Season 7 Episode 10
Nutritious food in schools is essential for student health, academic success, and a more sustainable future. In this episode of People Places Planet, host Dara Albrecht is joined by Linda Breggin, Se…
Published on 5 months ago
Clear Skies Ahead: Reducing Bird-Building Collisions
Season 7 Episode 9
Each year, around one billion birds die from collisions with buildings in the United States—an alarming but preventable crisis driven by modern glass architecture. In this episode of People Places Pl…
Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Environmental Defenders: On the Frontlines of Conservation
Season 7 Episode 8
Environmental defenders play a critical role in safeguarding natural resources and advocating for human rights, yet they face severe threats—including harassment, violence, and even murder. In this e…
Published on 6 months ago
What's the Buzz? Legal and Scientific Frameworks for Pollinator Conservation
Season 7 Episode 7
Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture, yet their populations face mounting threats from climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use. In this episode of People Places …
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago
Held v. Montana: A 2025 Update
Season 7 Episode 6
In this special update episode of People Places Planet, host Dara Albrecht revisits the landmark youth-led climate case, Held v. State of Montana, after the Montana Supreme Court's ruling in December…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Water, Borders, and Diplomacy: A Conversation with IBWC Commissioner Giner
Season 7 Episode 5
The International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) plays a crucial role in managing U.S.-Mexico border water resources, overseeing treaties that impact millions of people. In this episode of Peop…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
AI and the Environment: Balancing Demands, Challenges, and Opportunities
Season 7 Episode 4
Data centers supporting artificial intelligence consume staggering amounts of electricity, with their energy demands projected to potentially account for up to 10% of total U.S. electricity consumpti…
Published on 8 months, 1 week ago
Environmental Justice: The State-Level Perspective
Season 7 Episode 3
More than 35 states have introduced or drafted environmental justice laws as of 2023, and 14 of those states have implemented at least 21 new laws focused on environmental justice. In this episode of…
Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago
ELI Intern Minisode: The 30x30 Initiative in California and Environmental Justice in the Farm Bill
Season 7 Episode 2
At the Environmental Law Institute, interns have the opportunity to develop independent research projects based off their interests. In this episode of the People Places Planet Podcast, ELI’s summer …
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Here's To New Adventures: Farewell to Our 2022 Research Associates
Season 7 Episode 1
In this week’s episode of People Places Planet Podcast, three of ELI's four outgoing Research Associates (Sarah Backer, Ella Stack, and Tori Rickman) sit down with host Dara Albrecht to reflect on th…
Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago