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State of Change

  • Saving Beach Nesting Birds

    25 NOV 2019 · As the threat of climate change looms over New Jersey, one of the types of wildlife in the most immediate danger are our beach nesting birds. Already pushed into small enclaves by the explosive urban development on the Jersey shore, sea level rise and powerful storms threaten their future. Music in Order of Appearance: "Ruby" by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Bountiful" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Celadon" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Storm Passing" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Paper Boats" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Time Passing" by David Hilowitz License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ "Turquoise" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Nature's Way" by The New Mystikal Troubadours License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
    22m 14s
  • The Red Knot's Journey

    27 NOV 2019 · Red knots are a species of bird whose migratory lifestyle takes them annually from their breeding grounds in the Canadian Arctic to the southern tip of Argentina. Sadly climate change and other threats put them in danger at every stop along the way. Music: Music from https://filmmusic.io "Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Celadon" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Music from https://filmmusic.io "Garden Music" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Concentration" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Music from https://filmmusic.io "Touching Moments Four - Melody" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Friends...Home" by Dave Merson Hess License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/
    15m 41s
  • Pollinators in Peril

    2 DEC 2019 · Pollinators are among the most important animals on the planet. A massive portion of the Earth's plants rely on them to be able to reproduce and continue as a species. Development and climate change are putting the future of pollinators and therefore the future of our planet at risk. Music: "Betrayal" by Lee Rosevere https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Bufflehead" by Chad Crouch https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Great Egret" by Chad Crouch https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/Birds_of_Oaks_Bottom_Piano_Solos "American Coot" by Chad Crouch https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Chad_Crouch/Water_Birds_Electric_Piano_Preludes "Red Wing Blackbird" by Chad Crouch https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Drifting" by Chad Crouch https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
    14m 38s
  • The Terrapin's Troubles

    27 FEB 2020 · The Diamondback Terrapin is one of the most beloved species of New Jersey's coastal salt marshes. This popularity has not protected them from the rapid development of our coast however and as the effects of climate change are felt their very future is called into question. Music in order of appearance: "Ruby" by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Charcoal" by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Memory Wind" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Turquoise" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Window Shopping" by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
    21m 39s
  • The Bat's Misunderstood Identity

    6 APR 2020 · Bats are one of nature's most misunderstood species. They strike fear in the hearts of many people but in reality they are incredibly beneficial to us. Bats face a multitude of threats and it is up to us to learn to understand and coexist with them if they are to have a future in our state. Music in order of appearance: Deep Relaxation Preview by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5726-deep-relaxation-preview License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Starlight by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Black Eyed Susan by Podington Bear License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Amber Haze by Daniel Birch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Daisy by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Red-Winged Blackbird by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Illustrated Novel by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
    20m 38s
  • COVID-19 and Wildlife

    24 MAY 2020 · With the COVID-19 pandemic causing global shutdowns, how has wildlife reacted to the absence of humans in New Jersey - and across the world? What impacts are we seeing so far, and what should we expect in the long-term? Conserve Wildlife Foundation executive director David Wheeler joins host Matt Wozniak in this special episode exploring the broad array of surprising wildlife sightings being reported across the globe, the response of wildlife to reduced human activity, and the changes that society can make to reduce the chances of future zoonotic diseases gaining a foothold Music Credits: Podington Bear: Sunbeam License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Podington Bear: Celadon License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Chad Crouch: Ruby License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Podington Bear: Memory Wind License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Podington Bear: Holding Hands License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
    19m 38s
  • River of Sturgeon

    22 JUL 2020 · The Atlantic sturgeon has existed for hundreds of millions of years but there is question over whether it will survive the coming decades. Over harvesting, habitat loss, pollution and climate change are all working against it. Will this ancient fish survive in the era of humans? Music in order of appearance: "Ruby" by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Memory Wind" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Chrysalis" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Holding Hands" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Turquoise" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Red-Wing Blackbird" by Chad Crouch https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Illustrated Novel" by Chad Crouch https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
    27m 42s
  • Our Changing Coast

    14 DEC 2020 · As our oceans warm, some of the first species to be effected are fish. Through decades of research scientists have measured how assemblages of larval fish have changed in our state's waters. Like many other issues related to climate change, how warming oceans will affect our marine species and fishing industries is extremely complex. Music in Order of Appearance: "Ruby" by Chad Crouch License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Bufflehead" by Chad Crouch https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ "Paper Boat" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Memory Wind" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Turquoise" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ "Illustrated Novel" by Podington Bear https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
    18m 23s
  • Horseshoe Crabs to the Rescue

    5 FEB 2021 · Horseshoe crabs are unmistakable: they look almost like dark brown hubcaps and move like army tanks. Their name comes from their shape, which is similar to a horse’s hoof. Horseshoe crabs are prehistoric: they have not changed much in over 400 million years, almost 200 million years before the first dinosaurs. What could this ancient species have to do with the rush to create a vaccine for Covid-19? Everything. Music by order of appearance: Chad Crouch, "Ruby" License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Chad Crouch, "Canada Goose" License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ Podington Bear, "Turquoise" License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Chad Crouch, "The Island" License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ Chad Crouch, "Lemonade" License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
    9m 42s

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country. It’s not an easy place for wildlife to hang on. In spite of the constant threats brought on by...

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New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country. It’s not an easy place for wildlife to hang on. In spite of the constant threats brought on by development, the garden state remains a haven for a vast array of flora and fauna.

As climate change looms, the survival of many species that call our state home is being called into question. The State of Change podcast will bring together expert voices to explain these threats. Each month a new episode will be released online, free to stream and download at all major sites where podcasts are found.
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