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Betsy Rosenberg | Environmental Journalist Host/Producer
CODE GREEN
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Join award-winning broadcast journalist Betsy Rosenberg on her YouTube Channel as she interviews leading experts, activists and innovators tackling the biggest environmental challenges of our time. For more than 25 years, Betsy and her guests have been telling the truth about fragile ecosystems, connecting hidden dots, and focusing on real world solutions.
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Welcome!
Welcome to the digital home of CODE GREEN—we’re so glad you found us! If you are new to my work an extra warm welcome. You’ve landed on a credible, compelling content platform where truth is spoken freely, dots are connected regularly, and actionable, scalable solutions are amplified!
For nearly 3 decades I’ve been been interviewing leading activists, innovators, and experts across all shades of green topics. After surpassing 5,000 interviews I considered hanging up my mic to write a book about this challenging journey as an environmental journalist and sustainability advocate.
A few key events occurred that changed my mind: I became a grandmother, Trump was re-elected and wasted no time before pulling US out of the Paris Accords—again—and turning the EPA into the Environmental Plundering Agency. What followed was a series of continuing misguided rollbacks, and seeing L.A. on fire in the wake of a trip to Antarctica where glaciers were in meltdown—there was too much dissonance to not speak up and face all these destructive impacts head on!
We are living in surreal times where daily life may still feel normal but the backdrop tells another story. News about growing climate instability and ecological breakdown is being silenced by the influence of special interests.
While the climate and other pressing environmental changes have for too long been marginalized by the public, politicians and press, we find ourselves in a new era where up is down, black is white, and none of it is green enough! Trust in traditional news media is lower than ever, thanks to well-funded DISinformation campaigns—especially on the climate front. This comes at a time when greater public understanding of our planetary pickle is critically important.
Being environmentally aware can feel like living between two realities. In one the sky IS falling as atmospheric levels rise and each new day brings more disturbing signals from nature. In the other, life rolls merrily along as if tomorrow will be the same.
But it won’t stay the same. Destructive weather is intensifying, birds and bees are vanishing, and jet streams that regulate climate and life on earth are faltering. Too many of our so-called leaders remain missing in action—beholden to fossil fuel and chemical industry donors, afraid to tell hard truths, or simply unwilling to lead. Even worse, all the reversal of environmental and health protections are undoing decades of hard fought progress.
Mainstream news outlets have failed in their duty to properly inform the public and only rarely address broader ecological collapse. If this silence continues scientists warn the consequences will arrive faster—and more furiously than most can imagine.
Still, there is some hope. Recent research shows that 37 million Americans (about 11%) want to help avoid climate collapse but don’t know how they can make a positive difference. This is a tipping point too important to miss and CODE GREEN’s mission is to reach, inform, inspire, and mobilize them!
That’s where independent green media comes in, and despite its potential to play a crucial role in turning the eco-tide, we are swimming upstream. But after 28 years on this self-appointed and self-funded beat, I know too much to walk away.
Having interviewed thousands of “solutionaries,” I’ve seen the brilliance, courage and creativity already forging a path forward. CODE GREEN is my next — and perhaps last—media production. Each week I’ll bring you curated guests and perspectives that matter most and can only come from decades of experience.
Given our ailing planet, broken politics, and lamestream media, we must become the ones we’ve been waiting for!
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CLIMATE ABANDONED
This is a Wakeup Call! We no longer have the luxury of ignoring climate change. There isn’t much time left. Scientists and environmental experts discuss the hard truths, causes and consequences.
Contributed Chapter 13: “Media”

GRIT and TENACITY
This book is filled with inspiring stories of women who are leading the way in this new model of leadership. Experience their journeys and learn their powerful tools and strategies for re-imagining and redefining leadership.
Contributed Chapter: “And Yet… She Persisted”

20 SHADES OF GRIEF
Learn Betsy’s personal story of how experience with loss informed and inspired her work to save nature.
Contributed Chapter 7: “How I Tried to Save My Mother, Father, Husband, Brother and the Planet, But Could Only Save Myself,”
Smart Changes Make Sustainable Living Easier For All – TMJ4
where students cultivate hands-on learning – Willamette University at Zena
Top Stories in Sustainability: Leaders, Restoration, B Corps
Hybrid intelligent modeling for enhanced surface integrity, process dynamics, and …
Beyond Net-Zero Targets: Lisa Sachs on Designing Systems for Decarbonization
Passion Isn't Enough to Succeed as an Entrepreneur. Here's What Else You Need.
Floating Wind in Italy: Ready to Build, Waiting to Start – velaw.com
How sustainable is Minnesota Timberwolves' THREE-HEAVY approach? – SKOR North
UN Exhibition in Astana Highlights 30 Stories of Sustainable Development
SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION
Reclaiming a multilateralism that works: Global co-operation for a more equal, peaceful and …
Six Senses Founder Is Redefining Luxury and Sustainability | Firstpost Flaunt – YouTube
Turning Lab Science into Sustainable Solutions – Boston University
Scarcity‐Weighted Virtual Water, Sustainable Economic Growth and Productivity
Sustainability and Convenience: Can Produce Packaging Satisfy Both?
The Sustainability Brief – 23 October 2026 – SustainabilityOnline
Women's Small Business Month highlights need for sustainable business growth – ABC30 Fresno
Industrializing Residential Construction with Mass Timber | Autodesk University
Shaping the Future of Development: Symposium Explores Opportunities and Challenges in …
Guest Column: Trash audit is the first step to a more sustainable Mardi Gras – NOLA.com
Mosquitoes, cooling vests: Singapore launches exhibition on adapting to climate change
Ron DeSantis Statue Melts in Rising Temperatures He Spent 8 Years Denying – CleanTechnica
Loss and Damage Fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal floods, a fraction of recovery needs
Studies from Universidad de Los Andes Have Provided New Data on Climate Change …
The Jackdaw decision is a telling sign of dissent among Labour's climate faithful
Most of the World's Shallow Coral Reefs Could Collapse in the Next 50 Years
Heat waves linked to 50K deaths in Europe this summer, report says – Global News
BIOPARC, committed to combating climate change
Wind-powered snow sleds and coral recovery hope: Positive environmental stories from 2026
New ABA Practice Guide: Sustainability and Climate Change in Real Estate Development
U of M scientist works to preserve climate research – YouTube
University of Minnesota researcher helps create new outlet for Climate Change research
Innovative adaptation solutions for a competitive and climate‑resilient Europe | Results Pack
World-first taskforce to protect communities from climate change – North Edinburgh News
First Alert Weather Extra: Climate change impacting pumpkin patch – YouTube
UN climate fund promises $20 million for Nepal flood recovery, far short of billions needed
UVM climate assessment flags risks to Vt. infrastructure, ski industry – WCAX
EPA and Gelman reach agreement over Ann Arbor groundwater contamination site
Deloitte Sustainability Survey: 70% Expect Climate Impact – ESG News
Record summer heat, mostly from climate change, kills 50,000 in Europe | AP News
Growing up in a noisy world: how the environment shapes children's brains – Ynet News
'You need persistence': the Norfolk couple who took on environmental regulators three times
Lawsuit reveals WV AG targeting environmental groups with investigation, subpoenas
COP17 puts Armenia's environmental record in the spotlight | Environment | Al Jazeera
Michigan environmental news: Gelman Plume settlement expands cleanup efforts near Huron River
DEQ says chemical leak killed multiple fish in Portland creek – OPB
Protecting Washington's Environment Without Pricing Out Families – Lynnwood Times
Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE's coast – Al Jazeera
The EPA Is Quietly Killing its Web Archive – Mother Jones
Trump cuts have hurt Mass. research labs. Scientists hope midterms can ease the pain
Halloween costumes have a spooky environmental impact. Swaps help – Hartford Courant
EPA and Gelman reach agreement over Ann Arbor groundwater contamination site
Two Cities, One Water Story | University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability
DEP Invites Comments On Renewal Of Title V Air Quality Permit For 165 MW Armstrong …
West Virginia attorney general subpoenas environmental groups – The Hill
IPO Stock Of The Week: NB Bancorp Hits Early Buy Point Despite Weak Market Environment
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Shares Environmental Impact Statement – Lake Chelan Now
Searching the Seabed for Florida's Ice Age Societies | National Geographic
McCuskey Investigates Climate, Environmental Groups Over Alleged 'Deceptive' Acts
AI Puts Building Energy Investments to the Test
Cross-Border Study Documents Multi-Dimensional Impacts of Renewable Infrastructure
Logitech Launches 'Chain Reaction' to Accelerate Supply Chain Decarbonization towards …
Zhejiang Tengy Environmental Technology Co., Ltd. Class H Estimates – HKEX:1527 – TradingView
Karnataka Biofuel Board explores tech tie-up with China for green energy push
Go Green Global Technologies Announces Resignation of Chairman Grant Page – OTC Markets
Bring a Solution, No Matter How Crazy It Is – Telecom Reseller
Delay deployment Of Artificial Intelligence | Bowling Green Daily News
Green Hydrogen Market (2035): Renewable Energy Integration, – openPR.com
3 Clean Energy Stocks With Strong Earnings Growth Potential – Yahoo Finance
Mexico's clean energy rollout still lags Latam | Latest Market News – Argus Media
AIIB Marks First Private-Sector Investment in Mongolia with USD130 Million Green Loan to …
UN official urges faster green investment ahead of COP31 – Anadolu Ajansı
EU backs 77 clean technology projects with €3.4 billion – Climate Action
Green-Blue Lights on the Road Could Soon Mean a Driverless Car – Bloomberg.com
Sustainable use of AI technology for the Global South | The Manila Times
Ambient radiation used to power battery-free temperature sensor – Tech Xplore
Port of Los Angeles records lowest emissions per container
Demand for green skills is growing twice as fast as global supply, LinkedIn finds – Edie.net
New York cautiously advances a key clean heat technology – Syracuse.com
York and Bengaluru to tackle challenges of turning waste into clean energy – ANI News
Griefwork As A Transformative Practice: Ecological Grief And Institutional Transformation – WWW0
ILO training helps green skills take root in Southern Ethiopia's TVT and higher education institutions
Ministry of Textiles Highlights the Dedicated Contribution of the Office of … – Press Information Bureau
Gen Z Perspectives on Sustainability and Business Practices
Gen Z Perspectives on Sustainability and Business Practices
Lions vs. Packers practice report: Oct. 22 – Detroit Lions
Sol de Janeiro achieves B Corp™ Certification, marking a new milestone in its … – WebWire
Eagles Injury Report: Saquon Barkley limited while other key offensive starters miss practice
Curaçao Clean Up Pushes for Lasting Behavioral Change to Build a More Sustainable Island
IBD's 50 Most Sustainable Companies For 2026 – Investor's Business Daily
Government of Canada releases the national strategy to address environmental racism and …
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d): Usable Extreme Weather Projections at Impact-Relevant Scales
Climate-related shifts in fire-weather regimes across heterogeneous mountain ecosystems
'You Caused this…' India's Piyush Goyal Shreds Europe for Climate Crisis | Vantage on Firstpost
“Teaching Climate Change with Confidence”: an NCSE workshop
Fact Sheet: Costs of the Iran War – Center for American Progress
Amber warning issued for Storm Boelo as Storm Austen moves through – Met Office
Scientific Programmer (m/f/d): Climate Modelling, Data Infrastructure and Online Tools
IPI calls for stronger protections for Africa's climate reporters and meaningful access to …
Alliance for Hydromet Development advances sustainable investment
Why climate resilience matters for Europe's economy – European Investment Bank
Scaling up Integrated Flood and Drought Management and Early Warning System for …
NOAA Selects NC State to Lead Regional Climate Resilience Program
Europe's heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths – WEKU
Bruce Melton – Environmental engineer/Climate Chronicler
Betsy is a phenomenal and prolific interviewer and a great ally in this work. The sooner we can help her “go viral” the better off our world will be!”
Marika Sakellariou – Realtor, Designer
I highly recommend CODE GREEN. Betsy is an incredible conduit for business, science and activism— she brilliantly connects these worlds. For a reliable resource that’s intelligent and motivating this series is essential viewing!
Eric Greer – Aerospace Engineer
Betsy does such a great job interviewing the most interesting experts. CODE GREEN’s recent series on coral reef decline was especially informative!
Al Gore – Former U.S. Vice President
“Thank you for what you’ve been doing all these years to raise awareness about the climate crisis. We need more of this!”
Van Jones – CNN Contributor & Former Obama Advisor on Green Jobs
“Betsy, you’ve been at the forefront of environmental reporting longer than anyone. Thank you for your invaluable contributions — and for gifting me the great name ‘Green Collar Jobs for my book and movement’!”
Andrew Revkin – New York Times Environmental Correspondent
“Betsy offers a thoughtful, illuminating forum on urgent environmental issues — sometimes even bordering on fun.”
Kathleen Dean Moore – Author & Professor of Environmental Ethics
“Thanks, Betsy, for being so incisive, funny, and fierce. Of all the interviews I’ve done, none left me as energized and hopeful — you bring ideas together with rare clarity.”
Greg Mattison – New Jersey Listener
“For my family, Betsy became the real follow-up to An Inconvenient Truth — a trusted source of guidance, perspective, and real solutions. Your show has been invaluable.”
JoAnneh Nagler – Author & Community Activist
“Betsy has the courage to spotlight environmental issues our culture ignores. Her voice is a much-needed wake-up call, delivered with clarity and intellectual grace.”
Gary Lewin – Co-Founder, Good Dirt Radio
“Betsy Rosenberg is a world-class eco-radio pioneer whose work delivers vital information and real solutions with passion and precision. Betsy is part of the heartbeat of the ‘Great Turning.’”
Chip Giller – Founder & President, Grist.org
“Her range of guests and topics is remarkable, and she plays an important role in the environmental movement.”
Carol Greenwood – Minneapolis Listener
“Betsy provides exactly the kind of environmental programming we need more of. It’s one of the best shows in the lineup — please keep it coming.”
Avi Stachenfeld – San Francisco Listener
“Extraordinarily intelligent interviewing with tempered, ironic humor — I never imagined these topics could be this engaging night after night.”
Michael Dietrick – Mill Valley Environmental Advocate
“Betsy is the only truly professional, entertaining environmental voice in today’s media. Betsy interviews the most knowledgeable experts offering real solutions — a genuine treasure.”
Victoria Everman – San Francisco Writer & Media Producer
“I’m addicted to these podcasts. Betsy brings green issues to life with passion and insight, making the movement feel vivid and urgent.”
Maxine Kushner – Florida Listener
“You and your guests offer timely, essential discussions on the planet’s most pressing issues. Losing this show would be a huge loss for those paying attention.”
Brian Turner – Fukuoka, Japan Podcast Listener
“Betsy tackles the greatest crisis of our time with depth no other political-commentary show offers. It provides an essential public service.”
Tim Stout – Listener
“I look forward to Betsy every week. Your interviews keep me up to date on climate issues without doing hours of research — a tremendous public service.”
D.R. Tucker – Climate Writer/Researcher
Betsy’s rare blend of courage and talent—reminiscent of Edward R. Murrow—sets the standard as civilization confronts climate catastrophe, exposing mainstream media’s cowardice and affirming her tireless, science-driven pursuit of truth and democracy itself.
Laurene Allen
With Code Green, Betsy Rosenberg has created a vital platform amplifying frontline activists, exposing systemic failures, advancing urgent sustainable policy change, and bringing the power of organized climate action into clear public focus.
Andy Ruben, Walmart’s First Chief Sustainability Officer
You are the OG of green media!
Dasha Gaian – Listener in Ukraine
“Betsy Rosenberg’s voice and interviews were a wake-up call. Discovering her show while living overseas connected me to a global environmental movement and climate solutions I didn’t even know existed. Her conversations didn’t just educate me — they inspired me to act and help others do the same.”



