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The Institute for Science & Policy Launches New Podcast Series: Clearing the Air.
The eight-part series examines air pollution in Colorado and beyond, and how we are navigating this complex problem that knows no borders
DENVER – Today, the Institute of Science & Policy, a project of the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, released season three of its award-winning podcast, Laws of Notion. Clearing the Air: The Hazy Future of Our Skies is an eight-episode series exploring the quality of our air, and its impact on our health, economy, and climate. Through in-depth interviews and storytelling, the series uncovers how communities around Colorado – and the world – are fighting to clean up our air.
The World Health Organization estimates that there are at least 4.2 million premature deaths each year due to air pollution around the globe. Colorado’s Front Range has repeatedly failed to meet the EPA’s national air quality standards, putting local policymakers and regulators under pressure to fix the air pollution affecting us all.
- Media kit: https://brandfolder.com/s/wp2xf76hcprp6p4qsc5wxhc
- Available for interview: Kristan Uhlenbrock, Director of the Institute for Science & Policy
Whether it's increased traffic from a growing population, wildfire smoke descending on the Front Range, or industrial emissions crossing a fence line – our air is a complex stew of ingredients. This new podcast series examines the science and sources behind air pollution, why the effects are not felt equally, and how historical and current policies are – or aren’t – addressing the issue.
“Since air is often invisible, it’s easy to ignore something we don’t always see,” says Kristan Uhlenbrock, podcast host and director of the Institute for Science & Policy. “So, our story brings nuance and deeper thinking into how we solve our air pollution challenge. Because as a society, we’re facing tough decisions and tradeoffs that affect people’s health, particularly for communities most at risk.”
The podcast features on-the-ground reporting and exclusive interviews including:
- Michael Ogletree, Director, Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
- Adrienne Sandoval, Air and Radiation Director, EPA
- Adam Burg, Vice President of Government Affairs, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
- Delphine Farmer, Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, Colorado State University
- Lucy Molina, Environmental Justice Community Organizer
- Jana Milford, former Air Quality Control Commissioner
- Ean Tafoya, State Director, Green Latinos
- Gabi Pfister, Deputy Director, Atmospheric Chemistry Observations and Modeling Lab, National Center for Atmospheric Research
- Lisa Cicutto, Director of Community Outreach and Research, National Jewish Health
- Mike Silverstein, Executive Director, Regional Air Quality Council
- Christy Woodward, Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, Colorado Oil and Gas Association
- And more...
The trailer and first episode are available now on all major podcast distributors with new episodes released weekly.
For more information, visit clearingtheair.org and lawsofnotion.org. And join us for a podcast launch party for the media only on Oct. 4, 2023, at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, starting at 6:00 p.m., with a special presentation at 6:45 p.m. Meet the guests featured in the podcast. RSVP today. This is not a public event.
Listen to the series trailer on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or visit the podcast website.
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About the Institute for Science & Policy
Established in 2018, the Institute for Science & Policy at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science elevates evidence-informed dialogue on societally relevant issues. The Institute is non-partisan and designed to work across divides to help solve our most complex statewide, national, and global challenges such as climate change, energy, public health, and more. The Institute’s overall objective is for science to become a second-nature consideration in public discourse and policymaking by providing resources and tools to facilitate productive conversations. Learn more at institute.dmns.org.
About the Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for formal and informal science education. Many of the Museum’s educational programs and exhibits are made possible in part by the citizens of the seven-county metro area through the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.