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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
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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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Why Sustainability Needs More Than a Global Strategy | INSEAD – YouTube
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Sustainable Carolina releases its 2026 Annual Sustainability Report – The Daily Tar Heel
The Sustainability Brief – 9 November 2026 – SustainabilityOnline
"Bridging the gaps: ensuring sustainable housing for care-experienced young people" – Youth
High claims, low margins: How sustainable is Singapore's health insurance? – YouTube
Rethinking Centrifugation for a More Sustainable Laboratory | The Scientist
In Print: 'Optimization of Sustainable Process Systems: Multiscale Models and Uncertainties'
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Metamaterials designed by AI for sustainable steel applications – Technology Org
Enviro Marketing Lessons From NY Greenwashing Ruling – velaw.com
Technology Empowers Ecological Conservation, Youth Shape a Sustainable – UNESCO
European Commission launches the EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy – Euronews.com
Muse wins Sustainable Places and Healthy Homes Award at the Build to Rent Awards 2026
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Applying the International Court of Justice Advisory Opinion on Climate Change at COP31
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Banking the Food and Agriculture Sector: Climate Transition Finance Solutions for Resilient …
Pilar Andrés, new European Commission expert on adaptation to climate change | CREAF
Less rain, more intense storms: Climate change strengthens extreme urban floods
COP31 opens amid warning global warming will accelerate – RTE
The young Kiwis heading to the world's biggest climate change gathering – RNZ
Climate and Health Funders Coalition Awards $225 Million in First Year To Accelerate …
U.S. skips the COP31 climate summit as 1.5C global warming limit slips away – NBC News
'Climate change is no longer a warning about the future. It is here in Britain now' | The Independent
Water Is Not Just A Victim Of Climate Change—It's Part Of The Solution – Forbes
Global Trade Update (November 2026): Accelerating climate action requires trade cooperation
Regional climate change approaches Paris limits – Nature
'I'm surrounded by millions of people but I could still die from the heat' – This is climate breakdown
INTERVIEW – COP31's broad agenda reflects interconnected nature of climate change
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Europe lowers ambitions for UN climate summit after years of pushback – Financial Times
Climate action is dying just when it's needed most – Financial Times
U.N. climate talks begin today. Here are 3 things to know : NPR
All IPCC AR6 regions are close to their 1.5 °C- and 2 °C-equivalent warming limits – Nature
Seven Ways Nuclear Science Helps Protect the Environment
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Keystone Trails Association Hiking & Outdoor Weekend Attracts 190 In Susquehanna Riverlands
Voters Choose Environmental Protection, Reject California's Proposition 45 – Earthjustice
Comite Civico del Valle Marks Nearly 40 Years of Environmental Health Leadership
Conservation Fund buys Jimmy Carter family farm in Georgia – The Hill
What the Texas blue wave could mean for state environmental, oil and gas agencies | KERA
Why organized crime is targeting the Amazon | Wake Forest News
American Chemistry Council Announces New Board Chair and Officer
Illinois River tagging effort to count invasive carp and help protect Lake Michigan
How Foreign Investment Can Boost Productivity and Living Standards in Latin America
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Environmental Performance Is Now a Leadership Test, Not Just Compliance
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The five factors that will decide permitting reform's fate – POLITICO
Sustainability in Retreat: Institutional Pressures and Strategic Nondisclosure – De Falco
Scientific Games Announces Annual Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress in … – PR Newswire
To fight tick-borne illness, Block Island contemplates killing its deer
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Höegh Autoliners Taps BYD Battery Technology for Ammonia-Powered Car Carrier
Drivers of green transition for businesses – Vietnam
China, Europe and Africa Explore New Paths for Green Energy Cooperation – PR Newswire
Nvidia's Data Center Vision Spurs Race to Reinvent Electric Transformers – Bloomberg.com
Origin Green–Tech Opens its Doors to GRO Members – The Landscaper Magazine
Adopting Clean Technologies: The Energy Resilience Dividend | S&P Global
The Cop31 climate summit is betting on electrification – but still needs a plan to ditch fossil fuels
Emerging Markets Transition Factbook – BloombergNEF
Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open – Al Jazeera
Presentation To Explore Green Technologies For Urban Spaces – Your Gibraltar TV
Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in E7 Economies: The Role of ECON-ESG …
Türkiye, China advance green development ties at Istanbul forum – Yeni Şafak English
Onterris Acquires PBELab to Expand Environmental Solutions Capabilities in the Permian Basin
Green technologies need open markets to deliver on climate goals – Global Times
Declaration of Voting Results by Guangdong Wenke Green Technology | MarketScreener
How Xi steers China's green transformation and global climate action
Green Light for Long Duration Storage Framework – WILLIAM FRY
H.M. Dronningens tale ved COP31 i Tyrkiet den 9. november 2026 – Kongehuset
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Rethinking Centrifugation for a More Sustainable Laboratory | The Scientist
Shwapno emphasises green initiatives, inclusive growth – New Age
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Modernizing crop insurance to strengthen agricultural resilience – EDF+Business
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ESG progress stalls as private market funds lag on stewardship and climate risk
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All IPCC AR6 regions are close to their 1.5 °C- and 2 °C-equivalent warming limits – Nature
U.N. climate talks begin today. Here are 3 things to know : NPR
In-Person Meetings: Better understand weather and climate – WTAQ
COP31 – State of Climate Update 2026 press conference statement
Michael Sheldrick: The 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders of 2026 – TIME
UN climate summit kicks off in Turkey after a disastrous year of extreme weather – ABC News
INTERVIEW – COP31's broad agenda reflects interconnected nature of climate change
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COP31: Advocating concrete actions for a just future | The Lutheran World Federation
UN report: 2026 on track to be one of four hottest years on record | The Jerusalem Post
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“Climate Facts Paper” outlines options for combating global heating
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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.”



