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Understanding Oil
C4E Presents
01/21/25 • 26 min
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. Host Heather Lynch discusses with Tondre, associate professor of English at Stony Brook University, the moral responsibilities of major energy corporations and governments, the historical contexts of oil usage, and the potential for a renewable future. Tondre deconstructs the mythos surrounding oil, and lays out individual and corporate responsibilities for the transition to sustainable energy practices.
Learn more with:
- “Oil” by Michael Tondre (Bloomsbury Academic)
- “Collapse by Jared Diamond (Penguin House)
Skip ahead to the chapter that interests you:
- 00:00 Introduction to oil's ubiquity
- 00:46 Advertisement for study abroad
- 01:12 Welcome to C4E Presents
- 01:40 Interview with Michael Tondre: Why write about oil?
- 03:02 The moral responsibility of oil companies
- 05:15 Individual vs. corporate responsibility
- 06:55 Historical context of oil usage
- 09:41 Indigenous practices and sustainable living
- 20:10 Understanding petrocapitalism
- 24:09 Optimism for the future
- 25:07 Conclusion and next episode preview
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C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.
Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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C4E Presents Season 2 Trailer
C4E Presents
11/01/24 • 1 min
Climate change isn't just an environmental issue — it's reshaping every aspect of our lives. Host Heather Lynch explores these issues by talking to a range of Stony Brook scholars and researchers wrestling with issues of environmental damage and climate change. To get answers for the tough questions that will shape our planet's future, we will need to tackle this from every angle.
You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.
Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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04/22/24 • 28 min
Ben Hsaio studies natural and synthetic materials that are used in everyday products. Host Heather Lynch explores with Hsaio how we can turn waste products into useful materials that can address some of our environmental problems.
To learn more about his water purification work, go to https://www.hsiaoglobal.org/
You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.
Host: Heather Lynch
Producer: Clare Gehlich
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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Pop-Up with Gary Halada
C4E Presents
02/20/25 • 7 min
Host Heather Lynch interviews Gary Halada about the intersection of engineering and climate change. As part of the "Climate Change and You" pop-up course, Halada discusses the urgency of addressing climate change, his personal interest sparked by nature and science fiction, and the role of engineering in developing future solutions. He emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation, leadership, and practical actions for students to mitigate environmental impacts and build adaptive capacities against climate change.
To learn more about the course, get inspired here!
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C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.
Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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Communicating climate science
C4E Presents
05/20/24 • 30 min
Christine Gilbert seeks to bridge the gap between scientific research and what the public understands about their changing planet. Host Heather Lynch explores with Gilbert the role of science communication in addressing perception and action against climate change.
You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.
Host: Heather Lynch
Producer: Clare Gehlich
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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Examining Suburban Sprawl
C4E Presents
07/01/24 • 24 min
Chris Sellers looks for the lessons we can learn to help protect the environment in Long Island's history of suburban development. Host Heather Lynch explores with Sellers how the develop of suburbia has had a rivalry with the need to protect natural spaces due to social and political decisions about housing and gentrification.
Check out Seller's book "Crabgrass Crucible" anywhere books are sold.
You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.
Host: Heather Lynch
Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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Food for Thought
C4E Presents
06/17/24 • 26 min
Judiann Carmack-Fayyaz is planting the seeds for a healthy tomorrow. Host Heather Lynch explores with Carmack-Fayyaz how reforming how we plant crops on land and at sea can reduce our impact on the local ecosystem — and support fresh food on our tables.
To learn more about the Food Lab, go to https://thefoodlab.org//
You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.
Host: Heather Lynch
Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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Politicization of GMOs
C4E Presents
02/04/25 • 26 min
Joeva Sean Rock has weighed the success of the Green Revolution in Ghana. Host Heather Lynch and Rock, an assistant professor of anthropology at Stony Brook University, delve into the political and scientific complexities of genetically modified crops, exploring the roles of public-private partnerships, development policies, and the challenges faced by international philanthropy. Rock has recommendations for future funding and policy directions to support sustainable agricultural development in Africa.
Learn more with:
- “We Are Not Starving: The Struggle for Food Sovereignty in Ghana” by Joeva Sean Rock
- “Don’t Turn Foreign Aid Over to the Heritage Foundation” by Jacob M. Grumbach and Joeva Sean Rock
- “‘No one is talking about food’: Making Agriculture a “Business” in Ghana” by Joeva Sean Rock
- “Bridging the Gap? Public-Private Partnerships and Genetically Modified Crop Development for Smallholder Farmers in Africa” by Brian Dowd-Uribe et al.
Skip ahead to the chapter that interests you:
- 00:00 Introduction: Where Does Food Come From?
- 00:28 Exploring the Green Revolution in Africa
- 01:39 Introducing Joeva Sean Rox
- 03:33 The Green Revolution: Definitions and Impacts
- 06:12 Challenges and Controversies in Agricultural Development
- 13:48 Public-Private Partnerships in Biotechnology
- 18:42 USAID's Roadmap to Self-Reliance
- 20:42 Effective U.S. Support for African Agriculture
- 23:24 Connecting Research to Practical Solutions
- 24:56 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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C4E Presents is a production of Stony Brook’s Collaborative for the Earth.
Host: Heather Lynch
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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06/03/24 • 29 min
Kevin Reed's research looks to pin the blame on climate change — working in the field of climate attribution. Host Heather Lynch explores with Reed how to assess who is owed what due to the damages associated with extreme climate events.
To learn more about the New York Climate Exchange, go to https://nyclimateexchange.org/
You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.
Host: Heather Lynch
Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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Save The Whales
C4E Presents
07/31/24 • 27 min
Lesley Thorne wants to protect whales from not just climate change but more immediate threats, like fishing entanglements and vessel collisions. Host Heather Lynch and Thorne look for clues to why whales went from having a remarkable recovery, to an increase in unusual mortality events.
To learn more about the Thorne Lab, go to https://you.stonybrook.edu/thornelab/
You can find all our episodes at www.stonybrook.edu/c4e or wherever you stream audio.
Host: Heather Lynch
Producer: Benedicta Obodoruku
Editor: J.D. Allen
Program manager: Jennifer Gilday
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FAQ
How many episodes does C4E Presents have?
C4E Presents currently has 21 episodes available.
What topics does C4E Presents cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on C4E Presents?
The episode title '(Bonus) Making Music With Endangered Animals' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on C4E Presents?
The average episode length on C4E Presents is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of C4E Presents released?
Episodes of C4E Presents are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of C4E Presents?
The first episode of C4E Presents was released on Apr 8, 2024.
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