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C4E Presents playlist for 05/27/2025

Richard McCormick, interim president of Stony Brook University and a scholar of American political history, believes the role of university president is essential to advocate for higher education and climate research. Also, Rasheed Davis, clinical associate professor in the School of Health Profession, sees the day-to-day health impacts of climate change — an encore broadcast.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

C4E Presents playlist for 05/20/2025

Encore Broadcast

John Shandra, professor of sociology at Stony Brook University, analyzes the role of international trade and tariffs on environmental degradation and deforestation in low and middle-income nations. Also, Donovan Finn, urban planner and associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, looks at complex issues surrounding urban planning and resilience in the aftermath of environmental hazards.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Producer: Rachel Lea
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

C4E Presents playlist for 05/13/2025

Guanyu Huang, assistant professor in the Program in Public Health and the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, explains the complex relationship between climate change and air pollution, and how tracking pollutants can influence environmental justice areas. Also, Joeva Sean Rock, an assistant professor of anthropology, has weighed the success of the Green Revolution in Ghana – an encore broadcast.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

C4E Presents playlist for 05/06/2025

Mary Collins, an associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, analyzes air pollution and how it affects certain communities more than others. Also, English professor Michael Tondre’s new book “Oil” explores the profound influence of oil on culture, history, relationships, and economies, as well as the broader implications of climate change — an encore broadcast.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Producer: Rachel Lea
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

C4E Presents playlist for 04/22/2025

Liliana Dávalos, a professor in ecology & evolution at Stony Brook University, explores the multifaceted environmental challenges facing the Amazon region. Juan Pablo Iñamagua, a professor of agricultural sciences at Universidad de Cuenca, and Ane Alencar, IPAM Amazonia’s director of science, join the conversation to delve into the complexity of conservation efforts, the impact of global economic systems, and the vital importance of transboundary cooperation to protect the Amazon.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

C4E Presents playlist for 04/15/2025

Michael Rubenstein, associate professor in the Department of English and director of the Humanities Institute, explores the emerging field of "energy humanities" and the relationship between literature, energy systems, and environmental concerns. In addition, Gary Halada, associate professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, wants to find innovative approaches to recycling and repurposing the clothes Americans throw away.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Producer: Rachel Lea
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday

C4E Presents playlist for 04/08/2025

David Taylor, an associate professor in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences at Stony Brook University, writes across disciplinary boundaries, but at the core of his work always is the concern for environmental sustainability and community. In addition, Elizabeth Hewitt, associate professor in the Department of Technology and Society, analyzes the social factors that play into our decisions towards recycling, energy usage, and waste management.

C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook's Collaborative for the Earth.

Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday