Physical Oceanographer wins Rainfall Forecasting Contest. Ray Schmitt
Rainfall forecasting models are essential for predicting droughts and floods. Ray Schmitt physical oceanographer at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, studies ocean salinity and its impact on climate change. He advocates for global expansion of forecasting techniques while addressing climate change and policy challenges.
Weather Flight Delays. Opportunity or Annoyance? Doug McKinnis
Weather flight delays. Opportunity or annoyance? Fog rolls in and closes the Kodiak, Alaska runway. Stranded commercial airline pilots Doug and Dave share their perspectives. You can’t build your life on past successes. Tomorrow hasn’t yet come. Documentary filmmaker Sarah Lanier joins the conversation sharing a foggy experience.
Norway Outdoor Adventures. Tundra Tours, Bernie O’Sullivan
Tundra Tours of Norway, led by Bernie O’Sullivan, shares insights from adventurers Kine Leines Skår and Espen Lysø, highlighting outdoor experiences. Bernie leads tours while teaching backcountry and survival skills. Core values of family and respect for nature are emphasized. Listeners can learn about local wildlife, canoeing, and enjoy their journey down a river. Check out the blog for videos of their adventures.
Sustainable Cobblers. Darryl Carnley, My 360 Project
Darryl Carnley’s My 360 Project aims to change the lives of 300 million barefoot children by teaching locals to create sustainable cobbler businesses. Experts train artisans to build shoes, and volunteers then deliver to impoverished communities. The project instills hope and encourages people to dream again, transforming lives through community-driven initiatives.
Oceans Melting Greenland with NASA’s Josh Willis AKA Climate Elvis
Oceans Melting Greenland Ice Mission. Climate Elvis has arrived in Greenland! NASA’s Principal Investigator Josh Willis investigates ice melt and rising ocean temperatures during the day studying the interaction between the oceans and the ice. By night, he dives into the vibrant world of theater to share his research through humor and music. Josh Willis transforms into Climate Elvis, rocking and rolling with Climate Rock!