Betsy Rosenberg | Environmental Journalist Host/Producer
CODE GREEN
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(and Kids Deserve!)
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,”
A cheaper, more sustainable way to manufacture breakthrough HIV drug Lenacapavir
Safety and Sustainability: Cosmetics Suppliers Cater to Today's More Attuned Hotel Guest
San Antonio Restaurant Sets the Standard for Sustainable Dining – EIN Presswire
Rethinking Token Value: From Subsidized Supply to Sustainable Accrual – FinTech Weekly
The composite effects of air pollution on yield | npj Sustainable Agriculture – Nature
Cosmetics from waste? New microbial discovery could enable more sustainable production …
City hosts three upcoming sustainability events – Flagstaff.AZ.gov
India's top solar state has renewable projects of about 60 GW awaiting transmission links
Helping countries build strong institutions to achieve the SDGs – the United Nations
With Seafood, Restaurants Lean Into Traceability, Sustainability, and Guest Education
Happy Earth Month 2026 | Mayor's Office | City of Madison, WI
Sustainable Alternatives to Everyday Items – YouTube
Optimizing nitrogen management for sustainable and profitable sugar beet production
Earth Day at SDSU: Sustainability Summit explores issues 'from plate to planet;'
Anna Campomanes and Micah Walker – Sustainable Fashion Show at Legacy Grove Park
Global Unions call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire in the Middle East
UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS): the evolution of sustainability reporting in the UK
Cynthia Hayes Memorial Scholarship – undergrad and graduate welcome to apply
Global Unions call for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire in the Middle East
Mechanistic insights and process optimization of pristine corn husk biosorbent for … – Nature
U of A research finds improved weather forecasts could reduce heat deaths as climate warms
Delaware River Basin Commission|DRBC Releases Framework for Water Resources Resilience
How McGill's new greenhouse will help grow more climate change-resistant agriculture
Tiny particles in Arctic ponds may play role in cloud formation, climate change
The Pollen Trap: Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse — This Tech Could Help
Combat Climate Change with Clean Energy and Stronger Policies – CEPR.net
City Announces the Opening of the 2026 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice …
NJ climate change is real. We must act | Opinion
Climate Change Is Warming US Unevenly | Weather.com
Tulane researcher to address extreme heat and health in Bangladesh
Student Athletes Feel the Heat as States Adapt to Climate Change – Undark Magazine
Growing Climate Change Events Are Reshaping Mental Health and Payer Responses
Are the Great Lakes America's climate refuge? | Freshwater People
What fish redistribution in the Mediterranean is telling us about species' climate resilience
Tiny particles in Arctic ponds may play role in cloud formation and climate change – Phys.org
On patrol with Canadian forces securing the Arctic as global threats grow – BBC
Climate Change Consulting Market to Grow by $3.34 Billion During 2026-2030 – Yahoo Finance UK
Don't mention the climate: Trump creates 'beyond absurd' situation at global finance talks
Outdoor Allies: Peter Steelquist
Greece's ancient sites get climate change check-up | The Straits Times
Friends of Acadia hosts 25th annual roadside cleanup April 25 | Environment | mdislander.com
States challenge right to protest damage to water, land, environment – The New Lede
April is Earth Month: Four great places to explore and learn about our local environment
Weather tracker: Super Typhoon Sinlaku threatens Mariana Islands – The Guardian
The Conclusion of the Sustainability Omnibus Process | Environment, Land & Resources
How enriching the environment may combat fentanyl addiction – EurekAlert!
I switched my Linux desktop environment from GNOME, and it's so much better
Collapse of key ocean current may release billions of tonnes of carbon – New Scientist
DEC to Host Region 6 Environmental Justice Listening Session – NYSDEC
Decade of transformation: Environment Agency marks £10 million milestone in fisheries restoration
City Announces the Opening of the 2026 Community Resilience and Environmental Justice …
Are intercepted munitions impacting the environment in the Gulf? | CNN
Notice of Intent to Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for … – NOAA Fisheries
Federal funding restores a key section of South Carolina's Palmetto Trail, but work remains
Lead paint cleanup on Baltimore bridges will take years, delayed by contractor shortage
Your grocery bill could get even more expensive as fuel prices climb | KCUR
Art of Stakeholder Engagement Workshop: Planning Industry Roundtable Dialogues on … – UNEP
Goldman Sachs CEO: Macro environment started to weigh on sentiment volatility – YouTube
Donate clothes to save environment, help dress Chicago-area children
GFL Environmental to Buy Secure Waste Infrastructure – WSJ
'The decision is deeply troubling': Tesla gets a green light for Full Self-Driving in Europe
GSM Launches Green SM Platform, A Multi-Service Technology Platform, In Indonesia And …
SuSteelAG Consortium Achieves Hydrogen-Based Ore Reduction – Fuel Cells Works
SuSteelAG Consortium Achieves Hydrogen-Based Ore Reduction – Fuel Cells Works
China Glass 2026 Brings a Focus on Green Tech and Automation
Amoéba and Koppert highlight the potential of AXPERA technology in Brazil for strategic …
Chinese stocks climb as green tech draws investors amid oil supply worries – 巴士的報
Uzbekistan Backs Giant 2.4GW E-Fuels Scheme with Tax Breaks – Fuel Cells Works
Federal District's First Green Hydrogen Bus on Tourist Route – Fuel Cells Works
Green development priorities and biodiversity: evidence from China's policy reports and … – Nature
One and one Green Technologies (NASDAQ: YDDL) seeks $13M via Units and Warrants
InSolare Energy and SCC Infrastructure Sign INR 3,700 Crore Green Ammonia Deal
Why One and One Green Technologies Stock Is Sinking Monday – Benzinga
Donaldson Company Releases FY25 Sustainability Report, Advancing Filtration for a Thriving Future
Donaldson Company Releases FY25 Sustainability Report, Advancing Filtration for a Thriving Future
Prominence Energy Commences Gawler Helium and Hydrogen Proj – Fuel Cells Works
AI models can fake visual understanding of images that don't exist – Tech Xplore
Why Energy Transition Minerals' Greenland Project is on Ice
Building ESG service capabilities: a systematic literature review – Nature
The Brewery Powering Itself From Its Own Waste – Forbes
Understanding landowner preferences for traditional and nature-based solutions incentive …
Throwaway Culture Buries Future in Waste – ecoRI News
Sustainable practices one Ozarks winery uses that you could use in your garden – YouTube
Advocates Call on Congress To Reject House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill and Extend …
Sustainable practices one Ozarks winery uses that you could use in your garden – KY3
Seventh-generation thinking on South Jersey's Indigenous land | NJ Spotlight News
Triodos IM, Fondaction Launch New €300 Million Natural Capital Fund – ESG Today
Medicines in the Water, Waste in the System: The Case for Green Pharmacy
10 Most Sustainable Grocers of 2026
Recycled copper market to reach $105.1 billion by 2033
'The Pitt's' Noah Wyle hints at a 'weather change' for season 3 & a new Dr. Robby hobby
The Pollen Trap: Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse — This Tech Could Help
Multi-day severe storm threat to batter central US for days | CNN
Cat 5 Super Typhoon Sinlaku the 2nd-strongest typhoon so early in the year
Closing the climate info gap for Sokoto rice farmers – ICIR Nigeria
The US experienced the warmest March on record. Where it was the most extreme – Gulf Coast News
The US just had its warmest March ever recorded
Theory seminar: Theorising territorial passions – NUPI
Air quality sensors reveal pollution hot spots – Yale Climate Connections
Severe Weather Awareness Week – KOLD
Fighting Malaria More Effectively with Climate Data – KIT
First Alert Weather at 4:45 a.m. 4/13 – KOLD
Sample Grant Proposal on “Climate-Smart Agriculture for Smallholder Farmers”
Manufacturers of Building Materials in Germany Expect Business to Deteriorate – ifo Institut
Data Center Boom Reaches West Georgia, Raising Questions Amid Mounting Opposition
How to prevent a direct conflict between Russia and NATO? – NUPI
Why San Francisco Bay has suddenly become a death trap for gray whales
REKLIM | "Regional Climate Change and Humans”: GFZ
Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up. – Times of San Diego
Monash Master of Food Science and Agribusiness trains students to think like industry …
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.”


