Science Matters Colorado

Exploring the intersection of nature and humanity in the Centennial State. Join us on Science Matters Colorado as we delve into the latest environmental science topics, trends, and stories impacting Colorado's ecosystems, communities, and natural resources.

Science Matters Colorado is a science podcast hosted by Ahippenh, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Ahippenh hosts Science Matters Colorado, a science show with 11 episodes published.

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  Ben Goldfarb on Beavers, Roads, and the Hidden Costs of Modernity

  Nov 3, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>For today’s episode, I am thrilled to share an interview with Colorado-based author Ben Goldfarb. </p><p>Ben has written for pretty much every publication you can think of, including the Atlantic, Science, the New York Times, National Geographic, and Outside, to name a few.</p><p>Today’s conversation focuses on Ben’s book Eager:The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter, which received the PEN/E.O. Wilson award in 2019. If you aren’t familiar with Ben’s writing, I recommend picking up Eager for your next read as a great introduction to his work. F...

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  Here Comes the Sun - Bill McKibben on Renewable Energy Adoption

  Sep 25, 20251 hourS0

  <p>For today’s episode, I’m excited to share a talk from renowned environmentalist and author Bill McKibben. On Tuesday this week, McKibben visited Boulder, CO to discuss current trends in renewable energy adoption as well as his new book, Here Comes the Sun, about the rise of solar and wind energy. </p><p>Personally, I was not familiar with McKibben’s work before the presentation, which is probably why I was so moved by his erudition on the topic. As someone who has been writing about these issues since the 80’s, McKibben has a remarkable ability to contextualize geopoliti...

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  Sacred Water Mountain Society: Dustin Freyta on Water Planting

  Jun 30, 20251h 8mS0

  <p>Welcome to Science Matters Colorado. The podcast that explores the environmental issues shaping our beautiful state. I am your host, Alex Hippenhammer.</p><p>Today I’m honored to share a deeply candid and illuminating conversation with Dustin Freyta, an Indigenous American and one of the leading voices at Sacred Water Mountain Society, based in Taos, New Mexico. Sacred Water Mountain Society is centered on the revitalization of an ancient Indigenous practice known as water planting—a sophisticated method of land and water stewardship that has largely disappeared from public awareness, though its physical traces remain hidden in plain sigh...

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  Beavers - Ruth Massera on Habitat Restoration

  May 27, 20251h 6mS0

  <p>Today I am sharing a conversation with fire mitigation specialist and trained wildland firefighter Ruth Massera. Ruth works out of Crestone, Colorado for a nonprofit called E3KFM. Their work is centered around wildfire mitigation through regenerating healthy forests and restoring the watershed. A lot of Ruth’s work recently has been centered around an initiative to reintroduce beavers to the watershed. Additionally, they have been working with the Sacred Water Mountain Society out of Taos to learn the ancient indigenous practice of water planting. </p><p>This is a great episode for you if you are interested in eco...

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  Solar Future - Dr. Jennifer Bousselot on Rooftop Agrivoltaics

  Apr 29, 202540 minS0

  <p>It’s projected that by 2050, 7 out of 10 people in the world will live in urban areas, totaling 6 and half billion people. The ecological footprint of these cities will be vast, and the more we can do to make these areas self-sufficient, the more habitable the entire planet will be. Today’s guest offers a novel solution to this challenge. Inspired by the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the stratification of an old-growth forest, Dr. Jennifer Bousselot studies the benefits of combining solar panels with green roofs. This method - called agrivoltaics -  brings agriculture and photovoltaics together in a share...

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