Environmental Connections

Margot Fass of A Frog's House sits at a table with a "Save the Frogs" t-shirt, and a live frog hanging out on her arm

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How vernal ponds are saving Rochester’s frogs

Jasmin Singer

During "Environmental Connections" on 2/28/25, host Jasmin Singer discusses how a local conservation effort is restoring critical wetland habitats to protect amphibians, boost biodiversity, and strengthen ecosystems.

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How deforestation is reshaping Rochester

Jasmin Singer

In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on 2/28/25, host Jasmin Singer explores how deforestation in Rochester is raising concerns about flood risks, biodiversity loss, and rising urban heat.

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What frogs can tell us about climate change

Jasmin Singer

During "Environmental Connections" on 2/28/25, our guests explore how seasonal wetlands help protect local frogs from climate change. But first, how deforestation is reshaping the city’s green spaces.

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How hospitals are tackling the environmental crisis in health care

Jasmin Singer

In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on 1/31/25, we discuss efforts to improve sustainability practices in hospitals and health care facilities.

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How reforestation combats climate change

Jasmin Singer

In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on 1/31/25, we learn how a local nonprofit is addressing climate change through reforestation.

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Reducing hospitals’ environmental impact

Jasmin Singer

During "Environmental Connections" on 1/31/25, host Jasmin Singer explores how hospitals are addressing their environmental impact.

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Why are people still moving to high-risk climate areas?

Jasmin Singer

In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, we explore why Americans continue to move to regions susceptible to climate disasters.

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The dark side of eco-tourism: balancing conservation and travel

Jasmin Singer

In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, we discuss how natural areas are struggling with over-visitation and degradation and what can be done to lessen the impact.

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The dark side of eco-tourism; why people are still moving to climate-risk areas: coming up on "Environmental Connections," 10/25/24

Jasmin Singer

In the first hour of "Environmental Connections" on Oct. 25, 2024, we explore the delicate balance of eco-tourism. Then, we discuss why people are still moving to high-risk areas like Florida.

Supporters of the Climate, Jobs & Justice Package rally in the center of Washington Square Park in Rochester.

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Climate activism and arrests: civil disobedience in the fight for the planet

Jasmin Singer

In the second hour of "Environmental Connections" on Friday, September 27, 2024, we examine the rising trend of civil disobedience in the climate movement, featuring legal experts discussing the impact of climate-related arrests in the fight for environmental justice

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