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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,”
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Olive Pit Extract Shows Promise in Sustainable Food Packaging | Olive Oil Times
Rachel Cotton Discusses Post-Midterm Congressional Investigations in Sustainable Views
Ottawa will 'not budge' from 'sustainable' immigration levels: Carney – CTV News
Feeding Our Tomorrow: how India's women-led, sustainable farming is reaching Europe
Sony Said Xbox Game Pass Isn't Sustainable, Now It Seems the Gravy Train Is Almost Over
IWF approves Sustainability Policy and Sustainable Event Checklist
The sustainable fund investors can't look away from – and the alternatives worth considering
Nova Scotia startup aims to turn seawater to sustainable jet fuel | PNI Atlantic News
Spring 2027 Undergraduate Courses in Sustainable Business – NYU Stern – New York University
Sustainable Transport Package Reduces Plastic Use While Maintaining High-level Performance
Prime Minister Carney says he is trying to maintain immigration rates at 'sustainable levels'
Sustainable Coastal Hotels with Thoughtful Design
New York Olympic Region Earns LEED Gold Recertification for Sustainability Leadership
Urban Footprint and Pathways to Sustainability: Environmental Data and Trends in Italian Cities
How to follow our Sustainable Development Impact Summit 2020 | World Economic Forum
Letter: The energy projects slated for Carbon County are safe and sustainable
Telling People About Climate Change Doesn't Change Their Minds – Yahoo
Tom Stalcup on climate change, a science-based approach to politics and misinformation
Report: US is a big reason for the world losing ground on climate change – WESH
What does UK's new gas field mean for climate change? #BBCNews – YouTube
New CA climate report warns of heat waves and less snow. What it means for Sacramento
Discover Climate LIVE K12 Sessions for 2026-27 | Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Clean energy isn't fixing climate change – Politico
Danger Season 2026 Was Hot and Deadly, Will US Be Ready for 2027 Super El Niño …
Global warming could hit 2.8C by the end of the century, UN scientists say
Health systems and climate change mitigation through an applied health informatics and … – Nature
How Jackdaw ignites row over climate and costs – BBC
How climate change, new technology are shaping the future of extremes in peak power demands
New global framework launched to track increasing health risks of extreme heat for pregnant …
How life on Earth experiences climate change – Phys.org
Letter: Questioning policy isn't climate change denial | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
World-first taskforce to protect communities from climate change – GOV.UK
UN: US big reason world losing ground in climate change fight | American Press
CAL EPA/OEHHA: Report Shows Climate Change Impacts are Accelerating, Demonstrates …
How candidates are (quietly) talking about climate change – The Washington Post
US is a big reason for the world losing ground in the fight against climate change, UN report says
Final call: Apply for CARES sewer bill relief by October 31 | Department of Environmental Services
DEP: Routine Inspections Finds 3 Keystone Crude LLC Abandoned, Unplugged …
Court rejects Pawnee Nation challenge to Oklahoma environmental authority
November Environmental Horticulture Programs – Alachua County
'Ecosystems Matter' Book Signing Brings Environmental Storytelling, Film, Zero-Waste …
Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources – October 22, 2026 – CPAC
Climate campaigners condemn 'maddening' decision to approve Jackdaw gasfield | Gas
Arctic Fish Bones Reveal Cold Adaptation During the Last Ice Age – Eco Magazine
Global warming will breach 1.5°C – but deep, fast cuts can still bring it back | UN News
DEP – Day 119: Contaminated Water Discharges Continue, Failure To Comply With Cleanup …
CSE recognised among the world's top 100 environmental think tanks
Scientists Study Coral-Rubble Keys Shielding Dry Tortugas National Park – Eco Magazine
Learning environment at home and primary school dropout status in Bangladesh – Research journals
Environmental Coalition Sues Over Species 'Blanket' Rule Repeal – Bloomberg Law News
Energy secretary leaning towards rejecting Rosebank oilfield | Oil – The Guardian
Environmental chemicals cause changes in animal personality that can destabilize populations
Palisades plant given 30 days to fix 'chilled' environment | South Haven
Leaf it be: Skip the raking this fall. It's better for the environment
FEMA tells states to handle disasters on their own – Politico
$7 Million Gift Establishes New HSS Lab in Environmental Economics and Policy Design
Japan's GSA Opens Battery Direct Regeneration Laboratory in Switzerla
2026 Atkinson postdocs improve antibiotics, emissions data, green transition
Green Technology Confucius Institute Successfully Hosts the Semi-final Round of the 5th …
Building a Greener Circular Future: Fengcheng Conference Explores New Pathways for …
Pascal Secures Additional $9.3M to Advance Initial Commercial Deployments of … – Rutland Herald
Ecological restoration community calls on European Commission to treat nature as an …
India to Convene 130+ Countries at Bharat RE Summit & Expo 2026 to Advance Global …
Human rights commission urges oversight of technology used in Latin American environmental crime
Enhancing Battery Safety under Fast Charging Conditions through Spray-Based Immersion Cooling
Oil and Tech Money Back Measure to Limit California Environmental Law – Capital & Main
Green Circle Decarbonize Technology Limited Enters MOU with SANVO and Menzies Eurus …
China signals intent to push back against cleantech tariffs at COP31 – Yahoo
DEWA International Signs 4 MoUs With Global Partners During WETEX 2026 – Rutland Herald
Pre-Markets in Green on Strong Earnings Results – October 21, 2026 – Zacks.com
DEWA International Signs 4 MoUs With Global Partners During WETEX 2026
New planning method could make driverless electric taxi fleets more efficient and reliable
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Green Hydrogen Project Tracker — Nantong University develops Tesla valve coupled …
York and Bengaluru to tackle challenges of turning waste into clean energy
From Green Technology to Greener Hotels: What Makes It Work? – Hospitality Net
European Coffee Federation Issues Best Practices for Green Coffee Transport – CoffeeTalk
Can a Business Be Too Green for a Red State? The Politicization of Sustainability
Rotten Fish 2.0: Corruption undermining sustainable fisheries, and what WWF is doing about it
Spring 2027 Undergraduate Courses in Sustainable Business – NYU Stern – New York University
Health systems and climate change mitigation through an applied health informatics and … – Nature
Sustainable Coastal Hotels with Thoughtful Design
Maika Nakaoka: The Swarovski Foundation's Sustainable Design
Central official reviews infrastructure projects, green initiatives at V.O.C. Port – The Hindu
From Green Technology to Greener Hotels: What Makes It Work? – Hospitality Net
Building a Sustainable Future: What It Means to Be Recognized as One of Canada's … – BOE Report
How climate-resilient farming is shaping gender-equitable outcomes in flood-prone India
Five Facts You Need To Know From The UN's Major Emissions Gap Report – TIME
UN projections say world is losing ground in fight to curb climate change, faulting US a bit
Fitch Ratings Withdraws Financial Institutions Climate Vulnerability Criteria
Amber warning issued as Storm Austen approaches – Met Office
Thunder, lightning may accompany first big post-summer storm – The Mercury News
Hicks' Ten Soft Skills To Sustain A Career – Emerson College
Southern California's wild weather swings continue. Next up, rain | LAist
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Experts ask journalists to investigate causes of climate disasters, track interventions
Joining the dots: why more and accurate media coverage of climate change matters
Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier is melting twice as fast as we previously thought
Climate: The 1.5°C goal of the Paris Agreement is no longer viable – Unric
Senior judge to review trial of the facts after Donaldson case – BBC
Can't avoid climate change: Deep Arctic Ocean also feeling its wrath – The Weather Network
World falling 'dangerously short' on climate action: UN chief | AFP.com
South Korea launches new bid to guide crowd-pulling shark to sea – AFP.com
“Climate-Friendly Organisation” Prize – University of Greifswald
Diné Experience, New Data: Weather Stations Enrich Navajo Nation Record With Real-Time …
Green Libraries Week 2026: Climate Facts for a Greener Future – Monmouthshire County Council
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.”



