Episodes

  • 5 Minutes For Earth: The Trailer Part 2!
    Dec 24 2022

    Hello and welcome to 5 Minutes for Earth brought to you by the Placer Environmental Club!

    A podcast dedicated to the idea that each and every one of us has a duty to help our planet and our future. Each week we will discuss and environmental topic with a special guest and bring you ways to help out!

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    Check out our website: https://sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

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    2 mins
  • 025 - Cryptocurrency and NFT's with Emily Hyatt
    Feb 5 2022

    This week we are discussing the environmental impacts of NFT's and Cryptocurrencies with Emily Hyatt. Did you know that Bitcoin, the worlds largest cryptocurrency, emits 38 million tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year? Listen to find out why cryptocurrencies and NFT's can accelerate climate change and find out how you can help. 


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    Sources for this episode:

    fortune.com/2021/11/06/offsetting-bitcoins-carbon-footprint-would-require-planting-300-million-new-trees/

    www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/09/03/climate/bitcoin-carbon-footprint-electricity.html

    brightly.eco/environmental-impact-nfts/

    www.theverge.com/22310188/nft-explainer-what-is-blockchain-crypto-art-faq

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    6 mins
  • 024 - Wildlife Rehabilitation with Christy Berger
    Feb 4 2022

    This week we are chatting with Christy Berger from the Gold Country Wildlife Rescue! Listen to find out why protecting wildlife is so important and what rehabilitation is all about. Then find out the easiest ways you can help your local wildlife today! 


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    @placer_environmental_club 

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    sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0

    Links for this episode:

    www.goldcountrywildliferescue.org

    @gcwrescue 

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    12 mins
  • 023 - Noise Pollution with Emyr Garcia Carlos
    Jan 14 2022

    This week we are discussing noise pollution with Emyr Garcia Carlos! Did you know that noise pollution can cause caterpillars' hearts to beat faster and whales to get lost?!? Listen to find out the facts about noise pollution, then see what you can do to help. 

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    Sources for this episode:

    https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/noise-pollution/

    https://www.environmentalpollutioncenters.org/noise-pollution/amp/

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    4 mins
  • 022 - Air Pollution with Sage Byerrum
    Jan 10 2022

    This week we are chatting about air pollution with the wonderful Sage Byerrum! Join us as we learn about the major sources of air pollution and then address ways everyone can help reduce air pollution. Thanks for listening! 

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    Sources for this episode:

    https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/air-pollution/

    https://www.nrdc.org/stories/air-pollution-everything-you-need-know

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    5 mins
  • 021 - Sustainable Energy with Karen Perry
    Dec 14 2021

    This week we are chatting about different types of energy and sustainability with Karen Perry, environmental activist and energy expert! How green is green energy? Which energy source is the best for the planet? How can we cut down on our energy uses? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's episode! 


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    Sources for this episode: 

    www.epa.gov/energy

    youmatter.world/en/solar-energy-green-sustainable-27596/

    climate.nasa.gov/news/2444/10-interesting-things-about-energy/

    Book link: 

    www.amazon.com/dp/B08K9CB4SD?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition&ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tkin&qid=1639500697&sr=8-1

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    11 mins
  • Minisode - Holiday Special
    Dec 8 2021
    Happy holidays! On this very special "minisode," we are chatting about easy ways you can be more eco-friendly and sustainable this holiday season!  -- Follow us on Instagram: @placer_environmental_club Check out our website: sites.google.com/puhsd.us/p-h-s-environmental-club/home?authuser=0 Sources for this episode: https://www.smallfootprintfamily.com/eco-friendly-holiday-tips https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/amazing-eco-friendly-holiday-tips.php
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    3 mins
  • 020 - Erosion with Elias Alvarez
    Dec 5 2021

    This week we are discussing erosion and soil nutrient loss with Elias Alvarez. Find out what soil nutrient loss and erosion mean, why they are a problem, and what you can do to help in this episode. 


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    @placer_environmental_club

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    Sources for this episode: 

    www.worldwildlife.org

    https://www.nrcs.usda.gov

    www.wri.org

    www.ipcc.ch

    www.conserve-energy-future.com

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    4 mins