Talking Environment
by Gevorg Ghazaryan
S2:E8: Gwen Ottinger: Who Owns the Air? Citizen Science and…
About this podcast
Welcome to "Talking Environment," an environmental podcast initiated by Maqoor Environmental NGO in collaboration with passionate environmental advocates. Join us as we delve into insightful conversations with environmentalists, professors, and experts from various fields, exploring topics ranging from sustainability and conservation to climate change and biodiversity. Each episode offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable perspectives, learn about innovative solutions, and engage in meaningful discussions about our planet's future. Tune in to "Talking Environment" to stay informed, inspired, and empowered to impact the world around us positively.
Episodes
- S2:E8: Gwen Ottinger: Who Owns the Air? Citizen Science and Environmental Justice · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan speaks with Dr. Gwen Ottinger, Professor at Drexel University, whose work spans environmental justice, science and…
- S2:E7: Maryia Bakhtsiyarava: Mapping Climate Risks and Building Healthier Cities · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 7In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan speaks with Dr. Maryia Bakhtsiyarava from Drexel University about how climate change, urban inequality, and health…
- S2:E6: Neeti Bathala: Lionfish, Sea Turtles, and Community-Led Conservation · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 6In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan speaks with Dr. Neeti Bathala—Fulbright Specialist, Smithsonian Journeys Expert, and Drexel University…
- S2:E5: Jane Dmochowski: Climate Education, Remote Sensing, and the Power of Storytelling · 29 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan talks with Dr. Jane Dmochowski of the University of Pennsylvania about how we teach, translate, and communicate…
- S2:E4: Jane Clougherty: How Air Pollution and Social Stress Shape Urban Health · 30 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan is joined by Dr. Jane Clougherty, Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at Drexel University’s Dornsife…
- S2:E3: Frederick Steiner: Designing Cities for Climate, Equity, and Resilience · 26 min · Season 2 Episode 3In this episode of Talking Environment, Gevorg Ghazaryan speaks with Dr. Frederick Steiner, Dean of the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, about the…
- S2:E2: Laura Toran: Urban Water, Flooding, and What’s Beneath Our Cities · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 2In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan is joined by Dr. Laura Toran, Professor of Earth and Environmental Science at Temple University, for a deep dive…
- S2:E1: Sean O'Donnell: What Social Insects Can Teach Us About Climate Resilience · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 1In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan sits down with Dr. Sean O'Donnell, Professor of Biodiversity, Earth & Environmental Science at Drexel University, to…
- S1:E9: Angela Pachon: Climate Policies and Energy Regulation · 37 min · Season 1 Episode 9In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan sits down with Angela Pachon, the Research Director at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, to explore the role of…
- S1:E8: Cam Grey: Environmental Activism & Climate Change in Ancient Rome · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 8In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan sits down with Cam Grey, an environmental and social historian and Associate Professor of Classical Studies at the…
- S1:E7: Andrew Smith: Environmental Justice · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode of Talking Environment, host Gevorg Ghazaryan sits down with Professor Andrew Smith, a scholar in Philosophy and Environmental Studies at Drexel University, to…
- S1:E6: Simon Richter: Cultural Narratives and Climate Change · 47 min · Season 1 Episode 6In this episode of "Talking Environment," host Gevorg Ghazaryan is joined by Professor Simon Richter, the Class of 1965 Endowed Term Professor of German and Dutch literature and…
- S1:E5: Brian Berkey: Intersection of Business, Justice, and Environmental Ethics · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of "Talking Environment," host Gevorg Ghazaryan engages with Brian Berkey, Associate Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics at the Wharton School…
- S1:E4: Marilyn Howarth: Insights into Environmental Health Advocacy · 43 min · Season 1 Episode 4Welcome back to "Talking Environment"! Join host Gevorg Ghazaryan as he sits down with Dr. Marilyn Howarth, a renowned expert in environmental health, for an enlightening…
- S1:E3: Alex Bomstein: Clear Air Chronicles · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 3In this episode, join host Gevorg Ghazaryan as he sits down with Alex Bomstein, the Executive Director of Clean Air Council in Philadelphia, to discuss the importance of clean…
- S1:E2: Noah Swistak: Leading Sustainable Change at University of Pennsylvania · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 2Welcome back to "Talking Environment"! In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down with Noah Swistak, the Sustainability Manager at the University of Pennsylvania. Join us as we…
- S1:E1: Jon Hawkings: Sustainability With No Borders · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 1Welcome to our first episode! Join our exciting journey with Dr. Jon Hawkings, a biogeochemist at the University of Pennsylvania who's on a mission to unravel the secrets of…







