Afleveringen
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Nick Rubino, owner of Sparkie Electric, describes how he became a master electrician, what people should look for when they hire an electrician, how to address the shortage of workers in the trades, the three levels of EVs and hybrids, how to decide which charger is best and what is best for the home, and more. Nick also answers questions with some fun facts about charging in the Green Sense Quiz.
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Master electrician Nick Rubino, owner of Sparky Electric, discusses why people should go into the trades.
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Victor Garcia, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, discusses how food is sourced and distributed, the wide range of people who need food, and how people can help. Victor also talks about how he went from banking to helping people in need. Victor also answers questions with some fun facts about food in the Green Sense Quiz.
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Victor Garcia, Executive Director of the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, says "It's okay if you need help."
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Millions of electric vehicles and cell phones are being produced, and they use millions of batteries. How can those batteries be made to be more sustainable and easier to recycle? Jeffrey Spangenberger is the Materials Recycling Group Leader in the Applied Materials Division at Argonne National Laboratory, where he is researching lithium-ion battery recycling. He discusses the upcoming changes in batteries, the national resell program, and material innovations to help the environment. -
Jeffrey Spangenberger researches lithium-ion battery recycling at Argonne National Laboratory, where he is the Materials Recycling Group Leader in the Applied Materials Division. -
Sam Bousfield is creator of the Switchblade flying sports car and CEO of Samson Sky.
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Can a car fly? Sam Bousfield, Creator of the Switchblade flying sports car and CEO of its manufacturing company, Samson Sky, was last on the Green Sense Show in 2016. Still on the startup runway, Sam returns to the show to give us an update on his progress and when the first flying car will be available for sale. He discusses the new pilot training program, what materials are needed to develop the car sustainably, the challenges of developing a flying car, how the vehicle performs, insurance and other costs, and more.
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Jason Halm quit urban farming and has advice for people who want to change careers.
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Can you have an urban farming job that you're passionate about and still make a livable wage? Jason Halm describes how he's become a recovering urban farmer and has advice for people who want to change careers. Jason is also the first guest contestant for the Green Quiz; he answers questions with some fun facts about agriculture.
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This week’s Green Sense Minute features Paige Franks, senior executive search advisor with BEST Human Capital and Advisory Group, who is passionate about emotional intelligence.
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Paige Franks, senior executive search advisor with BEST Human Capital and Advisory Group, discusses emotional intelligence: the history, how it helps people work together, why it's important, and how it is different from IQ.
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Lisa Anderson, founder of LMA consulting, who discusses global changes in the supply chain.
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Lisa Anderson, a management and supply chain consultant and founder of LMA consulting, discusses the history of container shipping, how the global supply chain has changed to become more sustainable, how COVID has affected shipping, issues with the Panama Canal, attacks at ports, logistic infrastructure, and other challenges.
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Sybil Derrible, Professor of Urban Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago, discusses how cities can be engineered to be more livable with sustainable infrastructure. He compares American cities to European ones, and talks about water and energy supplies, transportation and traffic, and education.
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Sybil Derrible, Professor of Urban Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago, researches sustainable infrastructure.
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Alisa Young from the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shares data about decreased ice on the Great Lakes.
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Alisa Young, Weather and Climate Program Lead in the Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses why the Great Lakes have less ice, how she got into her profession, and job opportunities in the field.
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Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, rides in the 2024 Tesla Model Y dual motor long-range EV in full self-driving mode.
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Tom Appel, Publisher of Consumer Guide Automotive and host of the Car Stuff podcast, joins Green Sense host Robert Colangelo on a test drive of the 2024 Tesla Model Y dual motor long-range EV in full self-driving mode. They drive in Robert's new Tesla from Chicago's southwest suburbs to Midway Airport.
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