When the BioMass Hits the Wind Turbine

161 – Solar and Fire

In 2021 Amazon shut down all their solar electric systems on their buildings because an incredible 12% of them caught fire since being installed. So does solar PV present a significant risk or was this just a case of shoddy installation?

 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of rooftop solar and the risk it presents for fires.

040 – Learning to Thrive

Most of us are just getting through the day. But there are a few among us who seem to thrive – embracing each new dawn as a joyous opportunity. How do they do it?

 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.

160 - Is Cultural Appropriation Inappropriate?

What is cultural appropriation and how does it differ from cultural appreciation? Is it a real thing, or just a Twitter excuse to be offended by just about everything?

 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for an inappropriate discussion about cultural appropriation.

159 - Women and Non-Binary People in Agriculture

It's hard enough to make a living in agriculture. But for women and those who identify as non-binary, it can be an incredible challenge. What are the unique challenges they face and how can they overcome them?

 

Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station are joined by Stephanie Enloe, Director of Programming at WFAN (Women Food & Agriculture Network) for a discussion on programs available specifically for women and non-binary people in agriculture.

158 - The Death of God and Community

Two things are happening at the same time. America is becoming much less religious, and our sense of community is crumbling. Are these related? Does one cause the other? And as religion wains, what will take its place?

 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion on the intersection of organized religion and a sense of community.

157 - How the Inflation Reduction Act will change renewables for decades to come

Congress recently passed the Inflation Reduction Act which, among other things, will dramatically change the world of renewable energy in ways so profound that we will probably be discussing it for generations.

 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion on what is contained in this landmark legislation and how it will affect your life as well as the renewable energy industry as a whole.

075 - Where have all the Birds Gone?

Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station are joined by Dawn Hewett, editor of Bird Watcher's Digest, in a discussion of the impacts of global warming and our non-sustainable lifestyle is having on the bird population.

Since 1970 more than 3 billion birds have disappeared from our modern day version of nature.  What is happening, what does it mean, and how can we minimize the impact on our planet?

156 – End of the World as We Know It - part 2

Different generations have very different perspectives on how the world looks and feels. A global climate crisis, dysfunctional government and media, too many choices, changing perspectives on race, religion and sexuality.

 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion with post millennials Anna Haught and Dalia Fabb-Soto for a discussion of what they feel they and we can do to address these issues.

155 – End of the World as We Know It - part 1

Different generations have very different perspectives on how the world looks and feels. Is it the end of the world as we know it, or has it always been thus?

 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion with post millennials Anna Haught and Dalia Fabb-Soto for a discussion of where they feel the world has been and issues that will affect their generation.

050 - Eating Seasonally

Globalization and genetically modified food has led to a world where nearly every plant can be harvested and shipped nearly every week of the year.  While this is convenient - it is not natural.  And can lead to some serious problems. 

Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living.