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Renewable Energy 101 for Kids
In this podcast, my brother Andrew and I talk briefly about the purpose of renewable energy and dive into the specific aspects of solar power. Stay tuned for our second edition, which will be coming out next week.
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Release Date: 21 March 2024
Interviewing Matthew Cappucci: The National Weatherperson of the Year
In this podcast, I had the special honor to interview Matthew Cappucci, one of the most renowned meteorologists in the DC-area. Matthew is a contributor to the Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang and he is also a meteorologist for the weather app, MyRadar. He graduated from Harvard University in 2019 and formerly worked for Fox News media in DC. In 2023, he was named the “National Weatherperson of the Year” by the Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, a testament to his innovative and multi-platform approach to weather awareness and communication. He is also a strong advocate for bringing earth sciences education to youth, and has been recently focused on raising awarness for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8. I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation.
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Release Date: 15 March 2024
Apply for the 2024 Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps
Are you a high schooler looking for a dream job over the summer? If so, look no further than the Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps, a month-long residential program for teenagers to work, learn, and recreate as part of the National Park Service.
The application deadline is MARCH 1, 2024. For more information, please refer to the link here: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/
management/yccjobs.htm
This music is borrowed from Spotify. The song is called "Bloom - Bonus Track" by the Paper Kites.
Release date: 23 February 2024
Interviewing Dr. Ken Pryor: Meteorologist at NOAA
In this podcast, I interviewed Dr. Ken Pryor, a leading meteorologist at NOAA. We discussed about his research developing products to improve thunderstorm and downburst
prediction and monitoring. Near the end, we also shared our thoughts for the weather pattern this
upcoming winter.
This podcast is also available on my weather blog, JZ Weather (https://weathers.blog/), so please check it out.
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Release date: 5 October 2023
The Life of a Yellowstone Park Ranger: What is Conservation Work Like Out in the Wild?
In this podcast, Sebastian and I interviewed JJ Daniell, a Yellowstone park ranger who leads research into wolf and cougar ecology and serves as the director of the Yellowstone Youth Conservation Corps. We talked about her experiences working a career in nature conservation as well as how we can increase diversity in environmental movements.
If you have any question for JJ or are interested in requesting for a virtual ranger program (for teachers), feel free to contact us for more opportunities.
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Release date: 19 September 2023
Yellowstone Edition #1: The Effects of Grazing on Vegetation with Sophia Richter
In this podcast, I discuss with Sophia Richter, a lab-tech student at Cornell University, on her research regarding the ecology of Yellowstone. Sophia studied the effects that grazing animals (bison, elk) had on the health of the plant communities in the park, noting how the overpopulation of bison has decreased plant biodiversity and encouraged the expansion of non-native species. Ultimately, we learn how climate change and human influence are causing conservation challenges in our national parks.
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Release date: 18 August 2023
Saving the Iconic American Chestnut Tree
In this podcast, I interviewed Sophia Suriano and Maya Niesz Kutsch, two
graduate students studying environmental science forestry at the State University of New York in
Syracuse. We discussed about their groundbreaking research in chestnut trees and how their lab is
developing a blight-resistant species that can potentially save chestnuts from extinction.
The music is copyright free and borrowed from Epidemic Sound.
Release date: 12 June 2023
Turtle in the Pool (for Kids)
In this podcast, I will let my younger brother Andrew talk about a giant snapping turtle that somehow ended up in our backyard swimming pool this spring.
As in previous years, during the month of May the pool water remained a lively green that was so thick, that the warm afternoon sunshine could not penetrate. It was during one of those warm afternoons when I returned from school, Andrew ran to me with excitement in his voice "there is a giant turtle in the pool"! Huh? This is news. I will let Andrew tell his story in his own animated way, then.
Release date: May 25, 2023
Composting 101 for Kids
In this podcast, I introduce to my younger brother Andrew everything there is to composting! We talk about the science behind this process and how it turns fruit and vegetable scraps into nutritious soil. We discuss how composting is a sustainable practice that protects the environment because it reduces our trash waste. At the same time, we share how families should get involved with composting and directly help make an impact.
If you are interested in getting a free composting GEOBIN delivered to your home, please contact us at ecohorizons1012@gmail.com or by phone at 240-517-3110.
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Release date: April 21, 2023
The DC Environmental Film Festival: How Can We Infuse Hope into Climate Action?
In this podcast, I reflect on my experience volunteering with the DC Environmental Film Festival (DCEFF) and watching their screenings in-person. In March 2023, I met Molly Kawahata, a climate activist who formerly worked with the Obama Administration and also struggles with bipolar disorder. Watching her film "The Scale of Hope," I learned about how Molly's passion for ice climbing in combatting her mental health challenges gives her hope for the environmental movement. I even met her in-person!
Release Date: 25 March, 2023
The Case of the Brown's Motel: How Nearby Infrastructure Harms Patapsco State Park
In this podcast, I talk about my engagement with a controversial case to build a large apartment building meters away from the boundary of Patapsco State Park, a conserved forest near Ellicott City in central Maryland. The park is bordered by a historic one-story inn called the Brown's motel, and a commercial company has recently clashed with the county government to replace it with a larger apartment building. Although beneficial to senior residents, this infrastructure is clearly harmful to the surrounding environment, as it can create problems such as stormwater management. As an environmental activist, I talk about my experience witnessing the Board of Appeals hearing and giving an in-person testimonial in opposition.
This music is borrowed from Spotify. The song is called "Bloom - Bonus Track" by the Paper Kites.
Release Date: 28 January 2023
Introducing EcoHorizons: What do we do?
Today, I will formally introduce our nonprofit organization and what we do and hope to achieve in the future.
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Release date: November 1, 2022
