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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,”
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SEA Youth Summit 2026 | Balancing Energy Affordability & Sustainability – YouTube
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U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis: 'I don't think crime is top of mind' in race for NC seat – WUNC
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Farm animals: The hidden victims of climate change
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Why is it getting harder to grow our food? – Gates Foundation
World Food Day: UNICEF warns of climate threat to child nutrition – Vatican News
The Dream Of Limiting Climate Change To 1.5°C Is Looking Very, Very Unlikely | IFLScience
Disrupted rhythms: How climate change affects Himalayan pastoralism – Down To Earth
Wildfire: A Warning from the Midlands | BBC News – YouTube
Trump just effectively killed a popular solar energy program for rural America | Grist
Can Infrastructure Investment Be Used To Tackle Climate Change? – Forbes
Thanks to El Niño, California is getting a grim preview of its climate change future
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Millions may be forced to move as climate change hits South Asia: UN | The Daily Star
Cloud Agent Canvases and Environment Improvements – Cursor
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Hebron Christian coach on being ousted midseason: 'A toxic environment'
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Worsening water crisis sparks protests in Mexico's Guadalajara – Reuters
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MN House District 7A – Energy and the Environment – YouTube
Harvard Study Predicts Environmental Risks for Alzheimer's
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Alberta sued for exempting Kevin O'Leary's Wonder Valley from environmental assessment
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Delaware Environmental Institute Welcomes 2026 Grad Fellows
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EPA Proposes Another Year for TCE Processing and Wastewater
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US Clean Energy Set to Reach New Highs as Tax-Credit Cliff Looms – Bloomberg
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Huawei Commits to Advancing an Intelligent, Green Europe with Customers and Partners
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Stormwater drains identified as major microplastic route into Macao's coastal waters
The once-obscure tech at the heart of the green energy trade war – Financial Times
Microsoft's Brad Smith warns Trump green card push risks U.S. tech – Quartz
Wind power drives China's global green energy edge – Chinadaily.com.cn
Precision fermentation versus plant cell culture: Building resilience with green tech alternatives
Clario looks to help 'eliminate greenwashing' with supply chain tech
South Korea's US$747 Billion Energy Transition Plan
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Green Film Lab concludes in Rome with its third workshop – Cineuropa
Drought: Meaning, Causes, Types and Facts – World Vision Canada
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El Niño and the UK: Understand the risks and how to prepare
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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.”



