Hothouse Earth Podcast

30/12/2021

When water gets scarce, who has priority in using it? That's one of the many water issues we dive into in the new episode of Hothouse Earth.

In some states, including Vermont, the oversight and regulation of surface water is lacking. Listen as students in Vermont Law School’s Environmental Advocacy Clinic consult with experts to understand the implications of these regulatory gaps in the context of climate change.

26/12/2021

Here's the full report on surface waters and climate change in Vermont, referenced in our recent episode!

A report prepared by the Environmental Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law School, Winter 2021

21/12/2021

Happy holidays, Hothouse Earth fans! We have a BRAND-NEW episode for you! Surface waters have long been sc****ly regulated. In this episode, we explore the implications of that lack of regulation in a changing climate.

In some states, including Vermont, the oversight and regulation of surface water is lacking. Listen as students in Vermont Law School’s Environmental Advocacy Clinic consult with experts to understand the implications of these regulatory gaps in the context of climate change.

05/11/2021

Episode 7 guest and former Vermont Law School Professor Gus Speth visited the VTDigger podcast to discuss the history of the United States government's role in causing the climate crisis. Check it out!

Gus Speth, a luminary in the environmental movement, talks about what led him to go from government insider to getting arrested in front of the White House protesting the Keystone XL pipeline.

09/10/2021

One of our first episodes discussed the downsizing of Bears Ears and other national monuments. It's rare that we have a positive update on something we covered, so we're pleased to leave this with you on a Friday evening!

President Biden signs executive orders expanding the boundaries of Bears Ears, Grand Staircase-Escalante and the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts National Monuments.

06/10/2021

It's been an honor being the only podcast at Law School for the past two years. But it's also been lonely. That's why we're pleased to welcome Restorative Lens to the family! Check out the first episode of this new podcast, produced by the Center on Restorative Justice.

Listen to Restorative Lens on Spotify. The Restorative Lens podcast brings together voices in the restorative justice community to share insight, practices, and perspective. Each series of the Restorative Lens will focus on highlighting different topics within the field of restorative justice, and g...

30/09/2021

Happy International Podcast Day from the Hothouse Earth team!

06/09/2021

Labor Day listen: we wish we could say that a lot has changed since we released this episode on the essential yet unprotected state of the American farmworker. Unfortunately, that's not the case.

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30/08/2021

Happy First Day of Classes to the Vermont Law School community!

15/08/2021

Defensive publication stops the broccoli monopoly! Learn more about the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law School project: https://bit.ly/3jNhHBH.

14/08/2021

Our newest episode is about plants, patents and biodiversity: https://bit.ly/3Coywvd.

13/08/2021

We're not the only ones concerned about seed monopolies. The Counter published this article back in May about the problem of plant patents, and the "defensive publication" strategy that helps prevent them.

The Big Four seed companies have been able to lock up genetic resources for their own use. A database of “prior art” could help small seed breeders keep those resources publicly available.

12/08/2021

"Defensive publication" is a tactic plant breeders can use to keep others from patenting their work. We looked at this issue in our most recent episode. This guide explains how it can work: https://bit.ly/3lUk5JR

11/08/2021

Our new episode explains how this could happen. Check it out wherever you get your podcasts!

06/08/2021

🚨 New 🥦 Episode 🥦 Alert 🚨! Who owns the rights to your broccoli, why does it matter, and what can be done about it? We'll dig deep into the issue of plant patents and biodiversity. Listen at the link or wherever you get your podcasts!

Patents on living organisms like plants threaten biodiversity and our resilience against climate change. In this episode, we examine how a VLS professor is helping plant breeders use “defensive publication” to keep innovations open-source and promote biodiversity.

11/06/2021

Watch Mason's talk anytime!

2021 Hot Topics in Environmental LawThe Forest for the Trees: Short-circuiting Environmental Review for National Forest CutsFeaturing Jim Murphy and Mason Ov...

06/06/2021

On Tuesday, our own Mason Overstreet will be giving a Hot Topics talk, along with his Environmnetal Advocacy Center colleague Jim Murphy. Tune in at noon EDT to watch!

01/06/2021

Juliana lives! Since we covered the youth climate movement in 2019, the case was dismissed due to lack of standing. But the plaintiffs are trying again. Pat Parenteau visited Living on Earth to talk about it.

Back in 2015 a group of young people sued the United States for failing to protect the climate and therefore their rights to a livable future, but the case was eventually dismissed. Now the Juliana v. United States youth plaintiffs have gone back to a lower court where a judge has ordered them into....

16/04/2021

Just in time for the weekend, it's a new episode of ! Brandi Colander JD'06 talks about expanding environmental law and shares career advice for women. Listen at https://www.vermontlaw.edu/podcast/episode-12_elevate_expanding-the-reach_brandi-colander or wherever you get your podcasts!

09/04/2021

From the Hothouse Earth team, THANK YOU for helping us reach 10,000 downloads! (L to R: Veronica, Mason and George, Emily, Jeannie, Anne and Molly).

12/03/2021

It's Friday, the sun's shining, and it's warm out. What could make the day better? A new episode of Hothouse Earth. Listen now! https://www.vermontlaw.edu/podcast/episode-11_elevate-trailblazer-karin-sheldon #

08/03/2021

Happy International Women's Day! Jeannie and Veronica have developed something special to celebrate. The first episode of "Elevate" is out on Friday! https://www.vermontlaw.edu/blog/environmental-law/elevate-podcast

05/03/2021

Big news!