Gulf Streams

Ep. 109 Harris County's Climate Justice Plan

At just a year old now, we're diving into the Harris County Climate Justice Plan to understand what it is, why it matters, and how it will shape our region's future resilience and success as we weather new environmental challenges. Joining us are Lisa Lin (Harris County Office of Sustainability) and Andy Escobar (Coalition for Environment, Equity, and Resilience).

Ep. 108 Cuts to Science Funding

On today's show we sit down with Andrew Hoffman (Rice University) to discuss the way that cuts to science are impacting climate research. After that, our researcher Antara talks with two local meteorologists, Justin Stapleton (KPRC2) and Travis Herzog (ABC13) about how funding reductions impact meteorological data at the local level.

Ep. 107 Water Strategies

On today's show our researcher Sarah sits down with two different practitioners working around the world to combat water scarcity. Later in the hour Dr. Chaney Hill and Sarah talk to a local wolf and wolf dog sanctuary about their work saving local animals.

Ep. 106 Building Ecosystems

What happens when we view spaces big (acres) and small (a patio) as its own ecosystem? On today's show, we sit down with Dr. Shaun McCoshum to discuss his new book Natural Habitats and Wildlife Gardening: Inviting Nature into Your Backyard [https://press.princeton.edu/our-authors/mccoshum-shaun?srsltid=AfmBOoruU-roRfgwbJtoR_yytzWfraH9Nil_BoPZyt168TxA4xioUeOc]. He walks us through ways to consider our landscapes, however big or small, as part of larger ecosystems and ways to support animals and plants in our lives. Later in the hour we explore some of our favorite parks and wildlife in recurring segments of Urban Explorer and Critter Corner with Sophia.

Ep. 105 Urban Farming

Our researcher Antara and a guest researcher Paolo take us through a tour of Houston urban farms. Along the way we learn about the challenges of farming in a city, the rewards for community, and how local groups are working to improve their neighborhoods and footways all throughout the city.