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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,”
AFRI CONVERSE | Addis Ababa Special Edition – United Nations Development Programme
Sustainable Markets Initiative and Lonestar partner to advance sustainable space-based …
Eggshell-derived CaO₂@MgO–Al₂O₃ composite for phosphate removal through … – Nature
Hong Kong climate activist on changing city's 'anti-sustainable' food system
UNU-IAS at COP31 | United Nations University
UNV Launches New Book Humanity, Represented – UN Volunteers
Why won't Steichen start Anthony Richardson?! #nfl #coltsnation – YouTube
ADB Approves $300 Million Financing to Ensure Safe and Resilient Water Services in Sri Lanka
UNESCO Participates in Oman's Sub-Regional Forum on Intangible
Financing a just transition through the bond market – LSE
Thiraphong leads drive for sustainable seafood – Bangkok Post
Asia Pacific Sustainable Aviation Centre and ISCC sign MoU for SAF
Making sustainability pencil out at LB Porteus Farms – Ohio's Country Journal
Patrick Dorgu earns last-gasp equaliser but it's not sustainable for Carrick – The Times
Precision irrigation management for optimizing limited water in young and mature almond orchards
Brands are sponsoring IRL communities. Some experts say that could spell their end – CNBC
Greening the economy and TVET in Ethiopia: policy, practice, and skills for sustainable …
Securing rural livelihoods — the case for sustainable trophy hunting in Namibia
Building Sustainable Architectures – Psychology Today
Trinity College Toronto Lawson Centre for Sustainability Mecanoo – World-Architects
COP31 to open in Turkey, with climate goals under pressure from war and AI | Reuters
War drove refugees into Turkey. Climate change is making it harder to leave.
Leaders gather in Turkey for UN climate summit after a disastrous year of extreme weather
Homelessness, climate change, and 'ghost communities' front of mind for Central …
What you need to know about COP31 – News – The University of Queensland
Financing a just transition through the bond market – LSE
Climate talks should focus on implementation, not new targets, Singapore says | Reuters
How people's memories are helping document climate change – YouTube
For us, climate change is not something in the future. It is already here. – MSF
Lujan Grisham travels to Turkey for climate change conference – Yahoo
Australia's climate minister is about to walk a diplomatic tightrope at COP31
Talking climate change – Australian Geographic
From 0 to 43 days of high heat: Climate change threatening Japan's autumn foods – The Mainichi
What the Midterm “Bluenami” Means for Climate Action and Environmental Protection
New partnership brings climate education directly to students | Pima County, AZ
Antarctica's Ice Sheet Near a Tipping Point? Why Melting May Be Irreversible | Planet Pulse
Schroder International Selection Fund Global Climate Change Equity A Distribution EUR
Climate always comes second: are green issues slipping down Burnham's agenda?
Australia's export emissions under scrutiny ahead of climate talks – ABC News
Melbourne experts strengthening climate partnerships and policy at COP31
Cop31 live: world leaders gather for crucial climate crisis talks – The Guardian
Gaslit Review: Environmental Hope in Unlikely Places
Democrats to attend Cop31 climate talks boosted by midterms and eager to make up for …
California voters reject Prop 45, preserving environmental review process – KCRA
Expedited Cleanup Proposed – Hamilton Hill Revitalization – Anchor Site (Schenectady …
Compound GLP1: Sterile Facility Certification Checks – BMJ Open
Commissioner Roswall discusses action plan to digitalise European water sector
Modelling the impact of nature-based solutions on catchment water quality: summary
Young researchers excel in poster competition on health, environment and nuclear materials
UNEP Honoured at the Malta Maritime Awards 2026 | UNEPMAP
Satellite derived bathymetric retrieval through tree based learning within the shallow … – Nature
'A new age of climate extremes': Earth accumulating heat at accelerating rate | Cop31
Can environmental information infrastructure improve cleaner urban production? Evidence …
Incoming Environment Agency Chair to face MPs' questions on regulatory reform … – Water Magazine
Tax Authority proposes flight tax to cover environmental costs | The Jerusalem Post
403rd Army Field Support Brigade Personality Spotlight: Ms. Pak, Hye Yong – LRC-North
Foresight That Changes Decisions – The Regulatory Review
Will Democrats Allow Republican Farm Bill that Threatens Health and Environment after …
Inside IBM's New PowerHA Cloud Offering, Full System Manager – IT Jungle
Rhode Island Environmental Police urge anglers to follow fishing regulations – WJAR
Licensable picture: FRANCE-ELECTRIC-VEHICLE-CHARGING-STATION-PARKING
Link Bilgisayar stock expands green technology strategy ahead of COP31 – ad-hoc-news.de
Fossil fuels, finance fights: COP31 watchlist as US, Brazil elections boost climate hopes
Morocco's Solar Potential Could Yield 12.28 Million Tons of Green Hydrogen
AI hub push 'risks hurting green goals' – Bangkok Post
Democrats plan to push clean energy to lower bills and challenge Trump's fossil fuel agenda
Clean Power Won. Now Comes the Hard Part – Bloomberg.com
Team unlocks large-scale Fourier transforms for analog in-memory computing – Tech Xplore
Which AI Chatbots Have the Highest Emissions? Here's What We Know – Bloomberg.com
Footage shows derailed carriages after fatal train crash in Egypt – BBC
Bankers Prepare for AI 'in Every Conversation' at Climate Summit in Turkey
China's coal-fired power share falls below 50% for first time, as nation's renewable capacity …
GGGI and KDI Connect National Green Growth Priorities with Korean Expertise
CoreWeave Asks Texas Governor-Elect for Data Center Cooperation – Bloomberg
FRX Polymers Closes $26.7M
Climate finance, investment talks to feature high on COP31 agenda | Daily Sabah
Austria and China develop next-generation solar technology – Europe – CGTN
Air Products gets go-ahead for giant green gas plant | BusinessGreen News
920471 Stock Price (BJSE) & Analyst Rating | Morningstar
Beyond recycling: Tampere University's research on the circular economy attracts …
Rad Web Hosting Announces Fossil-Free Internet by 2030 Manifesto, Commits 1 … – Bergen Record
Environmental advocates seek policy change to reduce effects of industrial ag on climate
ESG progress stalls as private market funds lag on stewardship and climate risk
Turning Sustainable Practices into Restaurant Growth
2026 SDG Cities Global Conference held in Shanghai – News Hub
Governor Cecilia Araneta-Marcos is urging residents to draw on the Ilocano trademark – Facebook
LOOK: The kick-off ceremony for the Department of Agriculture's (D.A.) 12th Organic … – Facebook
Vietnam's T&A sector: Making business case for going green – Fibre2Fashion
Farmers urged to avoid stubble burning | The Express Tribune
UN report: 2026 on track to be one of four hottest years on record | The Jerusalem Post
5 ways to prepare for El Nino's extreme weather this winter – Grist.org
This year set to be one of four hottest on record, UN report says | Reuters
COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis – AFP.com
Planetary extremes are 'off the charts' as world's biggest climate talks kick off | CNN
World entering 'age of climate extremes': UN chief – The Hindu
COP31 opens with early fight over climate finance – AFP.com
Ragn-Sells takes four circular climate solutions to COP31 – Notified
Climate and Health Funders Coalition Awards $225 Million in First Year To Accelerate …
Leaders gather in Turkey for UN climate summit after a disastrous year of extreme weather
Peruvian Farmers Learn to Farm Using Climate Information, Not the "Sky"
LTE: In Response To Randall Ryti's Letter On BAAJA – Los Alamos Reporter
Talking climate change – Australian Geographic
Everyday ethics: Inaccuracy in ESG reporting | INTHEBLACK
COP31 starts Monday. As global temperatures continue to rise, do climate talks matter?
Californians vote to keep environmental protections, even with the red tape | LAist
Climate change is altering the colors we see in the world: an illustrated journey – NPR
Strengthening climate communication across the Pacific – Matangi Tonga
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.”



