Episodes

  • Supporting Elementary and Secondary Schools’ Energy Efficiency – Powerful Community Partnerships at Work

    Supporting Elementary and Secondary Schools’ Energy Efficiency – Powerful Community Partnerships at Work
    Aug 5 2021
    Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 46,  High-efficiency lighting and other improvements are being installed at no cost to local Tucson school through Tucson Electric Power’s Schools Energy Efficiency Program. This program is designed to help local elementary and secondary schools that lack the financial resources to pay for energy efficiency projects. Community involvement, partnerships and […]
    Show more Show less
    23 mins
  • Tumamoc Hill: An Iconic Sense of Place

    Tumamoc Hill: An Iconic Sense of Place
    Jun 29 2021
    Impact Earth: A Roadmap to Resilience, Episode 4, The Desert Laboratory (located on Tumamoc Hill, Cemamagi Du’ag, Horned Lizard Mountain, a volcanic hill of prominent cultural and sacred significance to the Tohono O’odham, including the San Xavier Wa:k District, and other Native nations) was founded in 1903 by the Carnegie Institution, which has repeatedly been at […]
    Show more Show less
    57 mins
  • Keeping Your Home and the Planet Safe: Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste

    Keeping Your Home and the Planet Safe: Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
    Jun 24 2021
    Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 45,  The Environmental Protection Agency considers leftover household products that can catch fire, react, explode, are corrosive or toxic to be household hazardous waste (HHW). To avoid potential risks associated with HHW, it is important to always monitor the use, storage and disposal of such products. This episode covers the […]
    Show more Show less
    24 mins
  • The Role of Electric Companies in Building Resilient Communities

    The Role of Electric Companies in Building Resilient Communities
    Jun 22 2021
    Impact Earth: Energy, Episode 4,   It is vital that existing structures within our communities have a place at the table and an active role in the process of building resilient communities. Primarily, utilities can help to build resilient, thriving communities through reliability, sustainability and community support. Susan Gray is a visionary leader driving an electric […]
    Show more Show less
    47 mins
  • Housing Report: 4 Take-Aways for 2021

    Housing Report: 4 Take-Aways for 2021
    Jun 17 2021
    Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 44, The pandemic, racial injustice, and climate change exacerbate America’s housing problems. Harvard University’s State of the Nation’s Housing report arrives at an exceptional time for the U.S. The COVID-19 pandemic, outcry for racial justice and intensified storms and wildfires have seriously tested our nation, elevating housing insecurity, racial discrimination in […]
    Show more Show less
    45 mins
  • Rotary International: Problem Solvers Taking Global Action to Solve Climate Change

    Rotary International: Problem Solvers Taking Global Action to Solve Climate Change
    May 25 2021
    Impact Earth: Mindful Living, Episode 4,  Rotary International is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, leaders and problem solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves. They are providing service, promoting integrity and advancing world understanding, goodwill […]
    Show more Show less
    33 mins
  • A Family’s Story of Healing, Resiliency, Hope and Love

    A Family’s Story of Healing, Resiliency, Hope and Love
    May 14 2021
    A Place for Us, Episode 3,  As host of our podcasts, Gina Murphy-Darling has had the honor and privilege of interviewing some of the most intelligent, passionate, brilliant and, at times, funny thought leaders from around the world about every aspect of climate change the mind can imagine. Some of them are internationally known and […]
    Show more Show less
    49 mins
  • Sustainable Fashion: Good for Humanity and Good for the Planet

    Sustainable Fashion: Good for Humanity and Good for the Planet
    May 13 2021
    Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 44,  Sustainable clothing is created in a way that is most considerate of humanity and the environment. As a consumer, participating in the sustainable fashion loop means that you are thinking about what your purchases are supporting. In this episode, we take a closer look at the benefits of sustainable […]
    Show more Show less
    28 mins