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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,”
Professional Insights: Sustainable investing means investing with purpose – Hopkinton Independent
Why Denver Fashion Week's Sustainable Show Is One You Shouldn't Miss – 303 Magazine
Expert speakers highlight sustainable gardening at October workshop series
WRI Colombia and Partners Support Sustainable Construction Regulations in Colombia
Mediterranean Communities and Economies Will Benefit From Sustainable Fisheries Management
SEG Solar awarded EcoVadis bronze medal with record scores in ethics and sustainable …
Malaysia Airlines parent company may consider a green tax as sustainable fuel strains airlines
Malaysia Airlines parent company may consider a green tax as sustainable fuel strains airlines
Gulfstream Earns NBAA Sustainable Flight Department Reaccreditation
Crompton Q2 Earnings: Fans Bounce Back After 9 Weak Quarters, Is The Recovery Sustainable?
Is this way of winning sustainable | WGR Sports Radio Buffalo – Audacy
Peace Tech, Sustainable AI, And The Future Of Governance: From Institutional Vision To …
Beyond Budget Cuts: Building a Financially Sustainable District | AASA
New CSUN Podcast Celebrates Everyday Heroes Building Sustainable Communities
JPMorgan updates interim targets, progress towards $2.5 trillion goal | ESG Dive
ESMA to Focus on Materiality, Impacts, Risks, Opportunities and Targets as Sustainability …
Joint Study Committee on Generational Sustainability of Family Farms to Hold Third Meeting
World Bank director Tatiana Rosito: In sustainable development, what stands out in China's …
Practical approaches to sustainable chemistry teaching | Event | RSC Education
€3m EU boost for sustainable fertiliser delivery research – University of Birmingham
Climate Change Is Getting More Expensive — Will It Matter in the Midterms? – Yahoo
Climate Denial In America's Fastest Warming Congressional Districts – Yahoo
Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties
New climate assessment details risks from the Sierra to the Central Valley – YouTube
Protecting Earth's fragile biodiversity takes spotlight at Armenia talks | UN News
Fossil footprints depend on climate, flood timing and lake shape more than crowds, study finds
Protesters unveil melting Ron DeSantis statue to signify his inaction on climate crisis
The Future of Energy Security – Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA
Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties
What Is a Kelvin Wave? How El Niño Can Raise West Coast Sea Levels – KQED
Fox Island seed farm gives P.E.I. potato growers 'peace of mind' with homegrown supply
'Fiercely stubborn': the US scientists continuing their research amid funding cuts – Nature
Climate Change News | NZ Herald
Strong El Niño delays peak fall foliage in Chicago, brings forecast for warmer winter
Statement: Delaying the next major IPCC report risks leaving global decision-makers in the dark
Miami-Dade skyline is sinking unevenly, new research finds
Climate change increases exposure to both heat waves and wildfire smoke – Daily Kos
WWU artists and scientists collaborate to provoke dialogue on climate change
It's about to be a lot harder to keep countries honest about climate change | New Scientist
Warming climate may change protein composition of wheat: Study – Rediff
Wyoming Environmental Groups Debate Best Way to Manage Data Center Growth in the State
Behind every safe hospital environment is a dedicated team working to help prevent … – Instagram
Registration Open! Delaware Estuary Science & Environmental Summit Feb. 23-24 At …
Wisconsin DNR to Assess Data Center Environmental Impacts as Part of Settlement Agreement
Permitting Wars – Legal Planet
Where does all the hardware go? The hidden environmental footprint of AI data centres
Four years ago countries made a historic deal to save nature. Is it dead in the water? – The Guardian
MMA Opens Bidding for Deep-Sea Mineral Leases Near American Samoa – ECO Magazine
Cop17 at a glance: everything you need to know about the UN's nature summit
Coupled ecological pressures in urban environments: regional heterogeneity and drivers of …
Wisconsin DNR to assess data center environmental impacts as part of settlement agreement
Halligen islands: A bird sanctuary facing rising sea levels – RFI
Singapore Environment Council restricts Indonesian firm APP's green certification over haze … – CNA
Residents winched from rooftops as torrential rain hits eastern Spain | Reuters
Beyond the lifestyle paradigm: environmental triggers and susceptible cardiovascular phenotypes
Art Meets Environmental Law in Interactive Workshop | Tulane Law School
Accelerating global transition to mercury-free oral health care
UWM battery researcher uses creative chemistry to solve environmental problems
El Niño is dramatically increasing sea levels – how bad could it get? – New Scientist
Healing Our Common Home: ANW Jesuit response to the impact of environmental …
Renewable Energy in Ireland: Offshore Wind & Green Gas – LA Times
Green Ammonia Market to Reach USD 5.10 Billion by 2035 as Renewable Hydrogen …
Arab-Jewish STEM nonprofit for girls, Future Holders, fights to survive after Oct. 7
2026 Chery International User Summit Opens, Showcasing ECO-TECH Innovations for Future Living
Nubes y claros – YouTube
EU to provide 3.4 billion for zero-emission technologies – Eunews
Chinese electrolysers' cost advantage over Western technology shrinks considerably on export: IEA
STUDY: Despite Claims of a Green Energy Transition, Total Fossil Fuel Use in Canada …
Non-noble-metal electrode slashes green hydrogen production costs, overcoming a key bottleneck
Tianneng Unveils Multi-Chemistry Battery Portfolio, Advances Localized New Energy Ecosystem
CCUS awards recognise capture technology and CO2 infrastructure projects – gasworld
Tianneng Unveils Multi-Chemistry Battery Portfolio, Advances Localized New Energy Ecosystem
Regulatory Review: Sustainable investments, disclosure guidance and organic farming
Impact of Economic, Energy and Climate Policy Uncertainties on Multiple Energy Transition …
Tanzania and Namibia: Colonial Continuities and Possibilities for Realigning German …
Many Data Centers Are Located Where Water Resources Are Limited | Newswise
Peak+ Unveils Data Center Adiabatic Pre-Cooling Demo Truck – Business Wire
The Turtle Needs No Visa | Vincent James Hooper | The Times of Israel – The Blogs
AI that reconstructs cloud-covered ground in satellite images with photo-like clarity
DOL PERM Suspension: Why Green Card Paths Remain Open for Tech Professionals
Tanzania and Namibia: Colonial Continuities and Possibilities for Realigning German …
Economic Performance and Livelihood Potential of Neltuma juliflora Biomass Enterprises in …
More eco-friendly products don't always mean less waste, study finds – NBC26
Healing Our Common Home: ANW Jesuit response to the impact of environmental …
Green Plains Introduces Farm Forward to Turn Policy Innovation into Farmer Opportunity
IC has a game plan for sustainability in athletics – The Ithacan
Napa Green Leverages $3M Grant to Empower Local Farmers with Conservation Planning …
Turner Named #1 Green Builder for the 19th Consecutive Year | Insights
Sustainable procurement for mid-market companies: 4 practical first steps – Consultancy.eu
Urban Renewal to Promote the Green Intensive Use of Land: Empirical Evidence from China
Tucson Weather: On and off rain chances this week – KOLD
Do nearby wind turbines decrease home values by an average of 75%? – Gigafact
Trump admin cuts to satellites will set back US weather forecasting by a decade | CNN
UN climate panel head wants swift end to deadlock over key scientific report – CTV News
Unsettled week ahead with warning issued – Met Office
CSA Group Releases Climate Resilience Standard for Transit, Passenger Rail | Metro
WWU artists and scientists collaborate to provoke dialogue on climate change
Typhoon Champi strengthens to Category 5 but moves away from land; Trudy weakens
Climate Denial In America's Fastest Warming Congressional Districts – Yahoo
New Study Links Climate Change to Increase in Gun Violence – The Trace
Dozens of orangutans saved from Indonesia blazes as region grapples with haze
Climate change is already a maternal and child health issue – Daily Trust
From armed conflict to climate risk | NUPI
Employers face 'credibility' challenge on climate action, study shows
Turning climate ambition into action through technologies
JACKDAW AND ROSEBANK – 10 QUESTIONS FOR GOVERNMENT – Greenpeace UK
Better flood prevention in Germany – BMWSB
The world is crumbling in 'The History of Concrete' – Grist
Thai women on the climate change front line – AUT News
Record El Nino? Depends who's counting – AFP.com
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.”



