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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,”
Japanese Scientists Find Method to Support Sustainable Polyester Recycling – Yahoo
Going green: how Campus Sustainability Month at ASU encourages environmental efforts
Sustainable investing and attractive valuations need not be at odds – Fund Selector Asia
Sustainability Excellence | UNLV
A Garden Takes Root at Seton Hall
Power Sustainable acquires B.C.-based Fine Choice Foods – The Globe and Mail
Hoteza Receives EcoVadis Committed Badge, Strengthening Its Commitment to Sustainable …
Light-activated catalyst makes sustainable production of hydrogen peroxide more efficient
Elon staff attend Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education conference
Built to Last: Sustainability Positions That Hold Under Pressure – Trellis Group
State leaders, conservation experts attend 2026 Sustainability Symposium – WIS
Sustainable Lab Purchasing: Lessons from MIT's Supply Chain Report
Sustainable Bioproducts Innovations Receives Approx. CAD$350K in Funding – FinSMEs
Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure brings 16MW of community solar online in New York and Oregon
Neela Biotech raises £2.1m for AI-driven sustainable fuel technology | Biomass Magazine
ACR expands sustainable line with Ultra Green Packaging purchase
Sustainable Investment Awards 2026 winner's interview: EdenTree Sustainable European …
Saving Over 700 Pounds of Food Waste, Food Recovery Fridge Exemplifies Sustainability Efforts
Sustainable Signals 2026: Institutional Investors | Morgan Stanley
Successful sustainability relies on a lot of people doing a little | ClarkU News
Europe's killer heat claimed 50000 lives. Climate change's blamed for two-thirds of the toll
Debunked: No, the United Nations did not 'admit' that climate change is a hoax
Britain to use military aircraft to fight climate change-fuelled wildfires – WMBD Radio
US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says
Europe's intense summer heat may have led to 50K deaths, report says
A New Ice Age Was Beginning. Then Humans Started Burning Fossil Fuels | WIRED
96% of world's coral reefs face critical risk of collapse – DW.com
Nearly all coral reefs at risk of collapse by 2075, conservation body warns – RFI
Climate change blamed for two-thirds of heat deaths in Europe – ABC News
Over 50,000 heat deaths in European cities this summer – RTE
Fossil-Fueled Warming Drives Surge in European Heat Deaths – Inside Climate News
Red List of Coral Reef Ecosystems – Story – IUCN
Almost all shallow-water coral reefs now face extinction risk, study warns – Al Jazeera
Europe's killer heat this summer claims 50000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Europe's hottest summer ever was also its deadliest — by far | Grist
Some fish might thrive in a warming climate – Phys.org
The Permitting Bill Is The Fossil Fuel Industry's Climate Action Kill Switch
Britain to use military aircraft to fight climate change-fuelled wildfires – Reuters
Women & Allies in Climate: Carolyn Khoury | TNC
The global dream of 1.5 C is dead, but hope isn't lost – YouTube
Using AI to re-architect the Cisco DevNet sandbox environment – Part 1
West Virginia investigates climate, environmental groups over alleged 'deceptive' acts
Environmental groups sue EPA over weedkiller polluting Western waterways – Nevada Public Radio
Communicating Vaccine Schedule Information In A Changing Environment
Have your say: A closer look at Norfolk's Environmental Delivery Plan – Natural England
Annual Report 2025/26 adopted at October Council meeting | Environment Canterbury
DOE Adds $967 Million for State and Tribal Grid Resilience – Environment+Energy Leader
Watching Rhode Island's Wildlife – College of the Environment and Life Sciences
'Potentially irreversible harm': Scientists sound alarm on PM Carney's Bill C-39
Texas environmental agency shuts down online permit filing system after data center controversy
Throwback Thursday: History of the Environment timeline reflects changing Canadian climate
Health & medical environment & energy society & lifestyle technology & space rural … – EurekAlert!
Retired council boss received six-figure golden handshake – 1News
Composting for beginners at home – Environment America
China bets on manufactured water, and wants to sell it to the world | Reuters
Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on Question 6 to Protect the Environment – The Bedford Citizen
Article: Claiming Social Housing Futures | UCL Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment
An environmental type-recessiveness framework for the spatial coupling of … – Research journals
Proper Leaf Management Is Essential for Healthy Lawns and a Sustainable Environment
TCEQ closes online permitting system, after watchdogs accuse agency of violating data center pause
Energy Impact Partners Deepens Partnership with Singapore Economic Development Board …
Pythag Tech Gets $4.25M to Make Cultivated Meat Production Faster & Cheaper with AI
From red mud to green concrete: Low-carbon construction material can cut carbon footprint
Washington, Denmark sign first-ever partnership agreement on clean energy, maritime innovation
China Takes Cleantech Tariff Fight to COP31 Climate Summit – Impakter
Eastern Pacific Shipping Takes Delivery of World's First Ammonia Dual-Fuel VLAC
Doubling hydrogen production through a synergy of materials – Tech Xplore
Southeast Growth Adds New Demands for Global Logistics – Global Atlanta
From Wastewater to Fertilizer: Unlocking a Hidden Potassium Resource | Newswise
Inventory Gaps Drive Growth in Precision Retrofit Kits – AgWeb
Green Builder Media Shares New Research, Training, and Remodeling Insights
Karnataka Biofuel Board explores tech tie-up with China for green energy push – ANI News
Drone system uses VR for warehouse inventory – Tech Xplore
Twenty years after California's landmark climate law, the state is not on track to meet its targets
Wheeled, flying and six-legged robots stay on track with new learning method – Tech Xplore
Study suggests 'digitalization' is significant contributor to carbon emissions | EurekAlert!
Stone-Goff Partners Announces Investment in Quandary Consultants – Business Wire
Electrolyzer Anion Exchange Separator Diaphragms Market To 2035 – IndexBox
A Hedge Fund Billionaire Wants to Protect an Ecological Oasis in Panama – Bloomberg
Yunlin Named One of the World's Top 7 Smart Cities for 2026, Showcasing Its … – Rutland Herald
Going green: how Campus Sustainability Month at ASU encourages environmental efforts
Applications of fsQCA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: A Systematic Review
Study finds Halloween costumes generate thousands of tons of waste – KY3
Inclusive Value Chains | STOSAR | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Packers work out punters on Thursday – Yahoo Sports
PSG takes over campus for Green Week – Purdue Exponent
Packers Thursday Update From Practice: Latest on Josh Jacobs, Jordan Love
Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Danone agree to modify recycling claims on plastic bottles
Packers work out punters on Thursday | Acme Packing Company
University District Organization to host Pocket Park All Hallows' Green Work Day to promote …
Meteorologist Nikki Sheaks takes Weather Class to Stuart – WPBF
Opinion: We must respond to climate change eroding North County's coastline
What the Supreme Court Heard in October 2026 – No Labels
Climate hushing, China and the 2026 midterms – UCLA Newsroom
Will plants survive climate change? The 'Great Dying' reveals clues about their resilience.
Climate Colonialism – United Church of Christ Stay Human
Dubai, Seoul or Auckland? The 10 best cities for Gen Z, scored across 10 factors – Quartz
UN climate disaster fund moves to provide $20 mn aid for Nepal – AFP.com
West Virginia investigates environmental groups over 'deceptive' climate change advocacy
Climate Week NYC 2026: A Shift To Practical Solutions – FTI Consulting
UN retreats from 1.5 C global warming limit and proposes a plan B – The Weather Network
10-day trend: Storm Austen brings wind and rain – Met Office
Scientists predict what would happen to the Earth if humans went extinct
Taiwan issues warnings as Typhoon Champi nears – AFP.com
$3.5M grant bolsters statewide weather monitoring, alert system | Penn State University
Climate change is literally altering the shape of our planet | Live Science
A Competitive Europe Must Be Climate-Resilient by Ambroise Fayolle – Project Syndicate
United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 31) – Reykjavík process and the Environment
Halloween Weather Forecast 2026: What To Expect Across the U.S. – Farmers' Almanac
7-Day Forecast 41.95N 91.6W
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.”



