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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,”
Greenbuild NYC: Local leaders on sustainability and resilience | U.S. Green Building Council
Sustainable AI Is Redefining the Future of Growth | NTT DATA
DDOT Celebrates 16 Years of Expanding Sustainable Transportation Through goDCgo
The Growing Focus On Sustainability In Tequila Production – Forbes
Iluna Group: sustainable lace expands across beachwear, seamless innovation, and …
Dr. Peter Alele On Building A Sustainable Future for Africa's Forests – pan african visions
Take action for sustainable research with LEAF – University of Bath
The Budget 2026 : a Sustainability Stocktake | Travers Smith
Sustainability – Elektrotim SA 0LT7 – Morningstar
Free LSE Event | Explore decarbonisation and sustainable futures
Five practical ways to improve sustainability in the timber industry | Woodworking Network
Sustainable Investing – University of New Hampshire
Increasing quality, safety, and sustainability of Alaska seafood | National Fisherman
Rising from the valley: a new sustainable woodland centre takes shape at Yarner Wood
Critics question mass timber partnership with the Port of Portland – OPB
ATN_OC-11467-BH (BH-T1016) Promoting Sustainable Energy in the Bahamas …
FSIS Staffing Losses Put Small Meat Processing at Risk
AI for Sustainable Development: When Bigger Is Not Better – NRDC
Executive Order 14421: Managing the Risk of a Ban on Chinese Grid Equipment
Waste, Resources, and Regulation: Assessing Environmental Sustainability in the European Union
Climate Change Made Typhoon Dujuan's Japan Rainfall 40% Heavier: Two Studies Confirm
Climate Change Is Teaching Us to Be Ready to Run – Bloomberg.com
Young Canadians focus on mental health at key climate trial – France 24
50,000 Dead from Europe’s 2026 Heat – Living on Earth
A Democratic Wave In the Midterms Could Change How Companies Talk About Climate
WHO at COP31: climate and health briefing and key messages
Morton Arboretum tracks the impact climate change is having on fall leaves changing color
COP31 to take place 9-20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye | United Nations
Pygmy blue whale decline signals shift in Victoria's Bonney Upwelling system – ABC News
Study pinpoints states with steepest warming trends since 1980 | MIT News
Government of Canada to hold a technical briefing on Canada's priorities, objectives, and …
Florida pumped the brakes on its $197M flying car plan. Here's what changed
L.A.'s Westside once bragged about not needing air conditioning. This year's heat changed that
'Rising Waters' documentary screening looks at challenges facing one Rhode Island town
Corn farmers adapt to climate change – The Alpena News
Soil Carbon Isn't Too Messy to Measure
Global change may alter how ocellated lizards move between shelters, food and predators
How a U.N. Report Legitimized Carbon Capture and Skewed Decades of Climate Policy
Scientists confirm global warming is accelerating faster than ever recorded | ScienceDaily
Climate Group at COP31
Severe rainfall and flood warnings issued for central Greece and western Turkey
Cold showers benefit the environment and your health – EurekAlert!
In Brazil, Lula faces limited room for maneuver on environmental protection – LeMonde.fr
Environmental 'disaster' of plastic election signs raised by some local candidates as …
DEP Issues Another Extension Of Air Quality Plan Approvals Allowing Temporary Operation …
DEP Issued Air Quality Plan Approval Extension For Installation Of Emergency Generator …
Environment – Page 297 – EU Reporter
Cancer crisis throws wildcard into Iowa elections – The Hill
County recognizes 9 nine awardees for environmental excellence – MLive.com
Twice as many plants and animals sold in wildlife trade as previously thought, says report
Expert witness defends 'advocacy' in youth-led climate trial – The Canadian Press
Citing 'challenging operating environment,' Alaska Airlines to lay off about 200 employees
Preferred candidate for Environment Agency Chair announced – GOV.UK
A volcanic eruption off the coast of Japan unearthed something shocking. And then, it vanished…
Proposition 45: How a California Ballot measure could change environmental reviews
UAV Mapping Technique Charts Shallow Antarctic Bay Bathymetry – Eco Magazine
Record home equity trapped by higher-rate environment, First American says
How this $4-billion environmental money manager avoids ESG trends – The Globe and Mail
Brand Group Core holds its own in a difficult environment – special items significantly impact …
CINEA at European Hydrogen Week
Mystery of 60-second fluctuations in power grids solved – Tech Xplore
AI Dawning | Sierra Club
Nation pushes for energy dynamism – Chinadaily.com.cn
Simcenter Technology Conference Italia 2026: Recap – Siemens
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International Review Offers New Guidance on Understanding the Benefits of Indoor plants
CIRCOR to Acquire Green Silence Group, Adding Pump and Motor Technologies | citybiz
Turkic states press on with Asia-Europe transport projects as new opportunities emerge
Norway Invests $428 Million in Floating Offshore Wind Projects – Impakter
Green Tech vs Greenwich live – Port of Rotterdam
Green Carbon Signs MOU with Wonnapob, a Thai Rice Company with Over 130 Years of …
CIRCOR to Expand Industrial Portfolio with Acquisition of Green Silence Group S.p.A.
Stellerus Tech Showcases AI Climate Technology at Eco Expo Asia 2026 – ACROFAN
Solid-state cooling advances toward practical use, but challenges remain – Tech Xplore
Singapore firms eyeing China market should target smart tech, green economy: EnterpriseSG – CNA
Durra Panel USA factory may bring Brockton 100 jobs – Enterprise News
Retail investors' footprint in government bond markets continues to grow – OECD
Funding the future: NUS students bring green ideas to life with sustainability grants
Silicon Island: 202 hectares reclaimed, Green Tech Park to be developed in 2027, says Chow
Ben Chacko: Green transition and red tradition in China's ecological civilisation
3rd Asia Pacific Symposium on Sustainable Development in Higher Education
Economic Policy Uncertainty, Industry-level Dynamics and Resource Use Intensity in Indian …
The Bushtucker dressing room! 'Woke' football club to make players change in a sea of … – Daily Mail
NIFT Makes Significant Achievements under Special Campaign 6, Promoting Cleanliness …
Sherrill administration cites recycling leaders for their role in sustainability | ROI-NJ
Nestlé & BirdLife: Regenerative Farming for Biodiversity | Sustainability Magazine
Thailand integrates digital and green construction skills into national training systems
Landbank targets 140 solar-powered branches by 2027 MANILA – State-run Land Bank of …
Clean and Green Schools: Yogi government's unique initiative – The Times of India
Walmart's Lessons From 10 Years of Sustainable Supply Chains
The Weather of October 2026 – The warmest October|Hong Kong Observatory(HKO)
Halloween temperatures have been trending hotter. Here's what the data shows – NPR
Ruth Cadbury Attends Screening of The People's Emergency Briefing – BrentfordTW8.com
COP31 to take place 9-20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye | United Nations
November: climate-vulnerable-africa | News and features | University of Bristol
Coarse climate model grids underestimate coastal humid-heat extremes | Science Advances
In depth radio: Supporting farmers and families to adapt – BBC
Climate Adaptation: Calls grow for funding of community-led climate initiatives – YouTube
Maxwell: Evolution, climate change, slavery. Let's strip it all from Florida textbooks!
The Hidden Climate Danger of Authoritarian Neighbors – The Revelator
Clean Air Task Force recognized among world's most effective climate organizations for …
NWS Hastings: Halloween weather history and extremes in Grand Island
Climate and Code: Building Digital Justice in a Connected World – HSToday
Climate change threatens malaria elimination in the Asia Pacific | Nature Medicine
China Owes Climate Accountability to South Asia – The Diplomat
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Climate hopes shift from politics to the courts | AFP.com
Implementing the Canadian Net‑Zero Emissions Accountability Act—2026 Report
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From VALORADA to practice: new Jupyter books for climate risk assessments | ECMWF
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.”



