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People Places Planet

Environmental Law Institute
Environmental Justice
Climate Change
COP28
Paris Agreement
Renewable Energy
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Climate Action
Global Stock Take
Freshwater Crisis
Fossil Fuels
Loss and Damage Fund
Environmental Law Institute
Greenwashing
Food Waste
Fashion Industry
Climate Finance
Cumulative Impact Analysis
Water Privatization
Sustainability
NASA

Welcome to People Places Planet, ELI's leading environmental podcast. We talk to leading experts across sectors who share their solutions to the world's most pressing environmental problems. Tune in for the latest environmental law, policy, and governance developments.

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As artificial intelligence drives unprecedented growth in electricity demand, data centers are rapidly becoming some of the largest—and most consequential—loads on the U.S. power grid. Utilities that haven’t seen meaningful load growth in decades now... more

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From the food we eat to the parks, farms, and neighborhoods around us, pesticide policy quietly shapes everyday life in the United States.

In this installment of our Explained series on the nation’s foundational environmental laws, we turn to the Fe... more

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As 2025 comes to a close, People, Places, Planet takes stock of a year of profound change in environmental law—and looks ahead to the legal and policy questions that will shape 2026. Host Sebastian Duque Rios draws on insights from ELI convenings wit... more

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This is a special edition episode in Spanish with our Colombian partner on ELI's Environmental Defenders Database project. If you'd like to learn more, please visit our Vibrant Environment blog for an English summary of the episode, or listen to our ... more

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Recent Guests

Aroon Vijaykar
Leader of the commercial team at Emerald AI; focuses on the intersection of data centers, software, and the power grid.
Emerald AI
Episode: Data Centers, AI, and the Grid: Can Load Flexibility Unlock New Capacity?
Dalia Patino-Echeverri
Associate professor at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment, specializing in power systems, grid reliability, and decarbonization.
Duke University
Episode: Data Centers, AI, and the Grid: Can Load Flexibility Unlock New Capacity?
Dr. Jennifer Sass
Senior scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council, expert in environmental health and toxicology.
Natural Resources Defense Council
Episode: FIFRA, Explained
Keith Matthews
Principal at Matthews Law LLC, experienced in chemical regulation including FIFRA.
Matthews Law LLC
Episode: FIFRA, Explained
Luis Felipe Guzmán Jiménez
Doctor en Derecho con Mención Internacional, profesor investigador de Derecho Ambiental.
Universidad Externado de Colombia
Episode: Defensores ambientales: hacia la rendición de cuentas en Colombia
Kristine Perry
Abogada especializada en derecho internacional de los derechos humanos.
ELI
Episode: Defensores ambientales: hacia la rendición de cuentas en Colombia
Shawn LaTourette
Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Episode: Groundtruth: Sustaining State Environmental Justice Programs in a Changed Policy Environment
Johan Bergenas
Senior Vice President for Oceans at the World Wildlife Fund-US
World Wildlife Fund
Episode: Fish, Conflict, and the Future of Our Oceans
Sofia O'Connor
Senior Attorney and Director of the Ocean Program at the Environmental Law Institute.
Environmental Law Institute
Episode: Fish, Conflict, and the Future of Our Oceans

Hosts

Sebastian Duque Rios
Host involved in various episodes focusing on environmental law and policy, particularly in marine and conservation discussions.
Dara Albrecht
Host contributing to discussions on environmental law communication and practical environmental governance strategies.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    People Places Planet Podcast, highlights all energy and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Encouraging and insightful

    Sometimes the challenges facing our planet can seem insurmountable, but People Places Planet shines a light on the innovative solutions and bold actions people are taking every day to fight back. An encouraging listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago

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FIFRA, Explained
Q: What kind of penalties can actors face when they fail to comply with FIFRA's requirements?
Penalties can be substantial, with fines reaching up to millions of dollars for violations related to the sale and distribution of pesticides without EPA approval.
FIFRA, Explained
Q: What is FIFRA ultimately trying to accomplish, and what falls under its reach?
FIFRA regulates all pesticides, aiming to ensure their application does not cause unreasonable adverse effects on human health and the environment.
Defensores ambientales: hacia la rendición de cuentas en Colombia
Q: ¿Qué medidas institucionales o políticas tiene actualmente Colombia para proteger a los defensores ambientales?
Colombia cuenta con la Unidad Nacional de Protección y varios sistemas de alerta temprana, aunque la efectividad de estas medidas varía.
Defensores ambientales: hacia la rendición de cuentas en Colombia
Q: ¿Cómo se podría describir la situación de la defensa ambiental en Colombia?
Colombia ha vivido un conflicto armado bastante largo y desgastante que ha cobrado muchas vidas, con defensores de derechos humanos, especialmente guardaparques, siendo víctimas del conflicto.
Groundtruth: Sustaining State Environmental Justice Programs in a Changed Policy Environment
Q: What is your state's approach to EJ?
New Jersey's approach includes several executive orders and policies that integrate environmental justice considerations into core environmental programs.

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What is People Places Planet about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging with a wide range of environmental issues, this podcast presents insightful discussions that focus on solutions to pressing challenges. Episodes typically feature experts from various sectors such as law, policy, and environmental governance, providing listeners with a well-rounded understanding of contemporary topics like environmental justice, climate change, and marine conservation. Each episode reveals innovative approaches and practical strategies in areas ranging from regulatory frameworks to indigenous law practices, making it an informative space for anyone interested in environmental advocacy and policy development.

Highlighting both state and international perspectives, the show also emphasizes collaboration among variou... more

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2. Dalia Patino-Echeverri
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4. Keith Matthews
5. Luis Felipe Guzmán Jiménez
6. Kristine Perry
7. Shawn LaTourette
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