C4E Presents

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 Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/c4e/newsletters.php For all things Stony Brook on social media: https://bit.ly/m/sbu

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

Beth Watson's research looks at what rising seas means for all of us — whether it's keeping water out of the basement or managed retreat. Host Heather Lynch explores fast thinking with Watson to manage a slow moving catastrophe. To learn more about the Change Lab, go to https://coastalchangelab.wordpress.com/ 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

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

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

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