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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,”
Three in Four Travellers Say Sustainability Matters as Trip.com … – Yahoo Finance Singapore
Rethinking Sustainable Consumption Across Contrasting Socio‐Spatial Contexts in Türkiye
LX Hausys America Highlights Carbon Reduction and Sustainable Product Innovation
Sustainable? But How? – Menstrual Cup or Tampon? – Watch the full documentary – Arte TV
Key outcomes of NONA: Turning degraded spaces into opportunities for sustainable development
Beyond Extraction: Country Pathways for Responsible Value Creation, Circularity and … – UN.org
ESG and sustainability in Canada: Current trends and developments – Dentons
Aquarium fundraiser celebrates sustainable seafood options – YouTube
Down But Not Out – International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Is Bamboo Always Sustainable? – NRDC
A Message from the Dean – October 2026
Most Buffalo: Turkey Trot, sustainable dining and breast cancer awareness – YouTube
This U of I environmental scientist hopes his research will help farmers build sustainable practices
Metabolism at the Core of Sustainability | United Nations University
Editor's note: more money spent on gum than nature – Sustainable Views
IDFC Green Finance Mapping 2026: Biodiversity Analysis – CPI – Climate Policy Initiative
From Art to Action: UNESCO Connects Climate Creativity and Cultural
Verra Completes Latest Review of Methodology Idea Notes
Sustainable finance and biodiversity, Reuss: “The challenge? Connecting data and bringing …
Industry funded study of the week: Beef – Food Politics by Marion Nestle
UN Climate Change reports show Paris Agreement supporting whole-of-economy …
Clear as mud: Climate agency admits its own reports are unreadable – AFR
COP31 Insights on the UNFCCC's Implementation Era: Lessons from the Technology Mechanism
The Climate Issue newsletter: How slow can you go? – The Economist
They fueled the climate crisis, and now polluters want a free pass. It's time to make polluters pay.
Climate Science Under Attack, in the Name of Global Equity – Legal Planet
'Hybrid weapon of war': Why climate disinformation could be a growing public health threat
Scientists Estimate That Europe's Scorching Summer Heat Killed More … – Smithsonian Magazine
The proposed U.S. infrastructure permitting reform bill would be a disaster for communities …
Disaster Divide: How Climate Chaos Deepens Inequality and Enriches the Few – Oxfam
Supporters rally as historic youth-led climate trial begins in Vancouver | CBC News
Ultra-rich 0.1% produce more carbon pollution than nearly half of humanity while cashing in …
Satellites show some of the strongest evidence the AMOC is weakening | New Scientist
Climate Change Puts Mexico's Infrastructure to the Test
New Mexico off track for 2030 greenhouse gas goal, environment official says – SourceNM
The Evolution of Climate Policy in Russia – Legal Planet
Decoding climate anomalies—From scientifically sound to societally relevant – PNAS
Populations, exposures and outcomes: How social media data is poised to advance climate …
Exploring data science as a tool to advance linked socioecological systems in the context … – PNAS
COP31 in Türkiye: Can Climate Talks Deliver Amid Worsening Disasters, Rising Fossil Fuel …
Tech Talk | AI-Ready Data Starts with Resilience: Protecting Your Microsoft Environment
Oil rig collapses as fears grow of environmental catastrophe – YouTube
Ministry of Presence: Three 25th Infantry Division Chaplains Earn Jungle Tabs – U.S. Army
Worrisome chemical found in Bay Area, Santa Cruz creeks – San Francisco Chronicle
Brazil Rejects U-Turn on Environment by Reelecting Lula – Bloomberg.com
Halloween costumes have a spooky environmental impact. Swaps are a way to reduce … – LAist
Saving the Amazon by bending the economy to environmental interests: Lula's challenge
'Digital hostile environment': AI secretly being embedded across Home Office, report claims
PA Organization For Watersheds & Rivers Hosts Nov. 12 In-Person Southeast Regional …
Peabody-winning Environmental Podcast to Mix Music, Journalism in Live Show
Researchers Focus on Environmental DNA to Catch Thieves – Forensic
Feds Announce Environmental Review of Proposed Amtrak Bridgeport Facility Amid … – WTTW News
Commissioner Jessika Roswall: Protecting the European environment – Eolas Magazine
EPA warns of environmental risks from Browse gas project – Energy Source & Distribution
Prop. 45 Will Take a Meat Axe to California Environmental Protections | Stanford Law School
Lagos Government Pledges Enabling Environment for Enterprise Devt – YouTube
Climate Activists Celebrate Lula's Win in Brazil, but Warn the Fight Is Far From Over
Historic Hudson Valley to Host “Your Land: Your Environment, Your Health” Workshop
Canada Rebuilds Miminegash Harbour to Boost Coastal Fishing Resilience
New Mexico off track for 2030 greenhouse gas goal, environment official says – SourceNM
Hanoi seeks solutions to integrate green technology and biodegradable packaging into the …
ASEAN investment promotion agencies unite to attract green investment | ESCAP
50 years later, Amory Lovins' soft energy path meets electrification – Tech Xplore
Global Green Growth Week Tackles AI-Driven Electricity, Water Demand
Printed electronics turn mattress protectors into fall-risk monitors – Tech Xplore
El Niño Fires Test Limits of Southeast Asia's Cloud-Seeding Bet – Bloomberg.com
AirTrunk Secures $3 Billion Green Loan for Sydney Data Center – Bloomberg.com
GigCapital9 Signs Letter of Intent With Clean Energy Technology Company for Proposed Merger
Old dogs, old tricks — and new tricks | John Reilly – The Tech Center – TurfNet
Mapping the green transition of Asia Pacific economies – News – The University of Queensland
The future of renewable energy in Saudi Arabia – S&P Global
Tree‑hugging optional: What today's green tradespeople actually care about – Phys.org
Technological Lock-in Due to Environmental Taxation | Working Paper | ifo Institute | CESifo
Eco Expo Asia opens Mon with green solutions to tap business opportunities
Brooklyn Navy Yard Seeks EV Partners for Charging Expansion | E+E Leader
Germany's Merz heads to Asia as security issues loom large – DW.com
Government Backs Indian Space-Tech Firm's Green Propulsion System With ₹116 Crore
Vietnam, Poland seek to unlock cooperation potential under Strategic Partnership
PFAS flows, treatment and reduction in data centre infrastructure – Nature
Commission launches T-MED Investment Platform with up to €4.5 billion in EU guarantees
Green growth products, services showcased in Ho Chi Minh City | VOV5.VN – VOV World
Rethinking Sustainable Consumption Across Contrasting Socio‐Spatial Contexts in Türkiye
SPC: Green practices in BRI cases important – Chinadaily.com.cn
Peachtree Corners Town Green Rules for Recreation and Special Events – Clarification
UBA Launches Climate Action to Advance Green Finance, Sustainability – THISDAYLIVE
Rethinking marinas: how the industry is quietly redesigning itself around the environment
Understanding Weight Loss Drugs Manufacturers' Environmental Transparency and Its Importance
Captain Planet Foundation to Honor Ted Turner's Legacy at 35th Anniversary Concert for …
UBA Launches Group-Wide Climate Action Week to Advance Green Finance and … – Techeconomy
Biodiversity is a priority for European municipalities – EurekAlert!
The Ocean Carbon Sink: Oceanographer Marina Lévy on the Facts, Fictions, and Opportunities
Decoding climate anomalies—From scientifically sound to societally relevant – PNAS
Populations, exposures and outcomes: How social media data is poised to advance climate …
Running AMOC: Is the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation weakening?
The proposed U.S. infrastructure permitting reform bill would be a disaster for communities …
'A potential glimpse into the future': Climate change has triggered 'permafrost landslides …
Europe Faced Spike in Heat-Related Deaths This Summer. Climate Change Takes the …
Week ahead: Stormy start gives way to calmer, foggier conditions – Met Office
'Hybrid weapon of war': Why climate disinformation could be a growing public health threat
'Hybrid weapon of war': Why climate disinformation could be a growing public health threat
The climate crisis is causing hunger in Somalia | CNN
When Climate Meets Technology | United Nations Development Programme
How Can We Make Our Societies More Resilient to Disinformation? – Freedom of Expression
ifo Business Climate Rises (October 2026)
Canadian youth seek climate action in landmark trial – AFP.com
How El Niño may affect Nigerians, other facts – Punch Newspapers
Nature Policy Library brings nature-related policy into view alongside climate
My Virtual Wikimania 2026 Experience – Wikimedia Diff
Strong winds and rain continue before calmer weather arrives later this week – Met Office
German Environmental Award goes to climate lawyer and engineer – deutschland.de
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.”



