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Building Opportunity through Affordable Housing

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 35, When we consider the many
Powerful Partnerships: Key in this New…

Impact Earth: Innovation, Episode 4, When we consider the
Three Pillars of Action to Solve…

Impact Earth: Climate Reality, Episode 4, What does it look like
Marketplace: One Stop Shopping for Your…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 34, Are you a homeowner looking for
A Cross-Agency Collaboration: Safe, Healthy and…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 33, In this episode, we are getting
Using Love to Transform Ourselves and…

Impact Earth: Spirituality, Episode 2 What does it look like when
Prepare Your Home for Winter: All…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 32, In this episode, Gabe
Equity and Criminal Justice: Goodwill’s Efforts…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 31, In this episode, we are
From a Death Economy to a…

Impact Earth: Mindful Living, Episode 3, Mother Earth is speaking
Say No to Germs! Keeping Kids…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 30, In this episode, Dr. Sean
Building Power that Lasts: Funding Local…

Impact Earth: Advocacy, Episode 5, Bringing donor support to the
Energy Star 101: What You Need…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 29, In this episode, Edith Garcia and
Investing in Tomorrow: A Local Utility…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 28, Tucson Electric Power’s (TEP)
Low Waste Life: Taking a Closer…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 27, In this episode, Kendra Hall,
Getting Our Big Brains in Gear:…

Impact Earth: Climate Reality, Episode 3, In this episode, Skip
Building a Clean Energy Portfolio: Local…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 26, In this episode, Jeff Yockey,
Until the Day We Say All…

Impact Humanity: Episode 1, Hailing from the Southwest, Michael has
Accessing Renewable Energy: Neighbors Going Solar…

Impact Earth: Energy, Episode 3, Anya has worked for decades on
Small Homes Create Big Possibilities for…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 25, Since 2013 Habitat for Humanity
Vote! The Power to Create the…

A Place for Us, Episode 2, As host of our podcasts, Gina
Limited Income Energy Programs: Supporting Our…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 24, Nikole manages residential energy
The Mexican Gray Wolf: Road to…

Impact Earth: Wildlife, Episode 2 Craig Miller is a
The Possibilities of 900 Square Feet

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 23, Building small homes to address
Be the Change You Wish to…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 22, Wendy Erica Werden is an
Getting Connected and Investing in a…

Impact Earth: Climate Reality, Episode 2, John A. “Skip” Laitner
Building a World Rooted in Justice

Impact Earth: Advocacy, Episode 4, Julia Gabbert is leading a team
Community Support for Local Business during…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 21, Danny has nearly two decades
Celebrating Healthcare Heroes

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 20, Mimi Coomler, serves as senior
Access to Affordable Housing through Policy…

Impact Earth: Advocacy, Episode 3, Families all across the United
Recognizing and Reporting Human Trafficking: Truckers…

Impact Earth: Advocacy, Episode 2, Truckers Against
Bringing Innovation to a Local Treasure:…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 14 Steven Eddy is the Manager of
Caring for the Community (During a…

A Place for Us: Episode 1, As host of our podcasts, Gina
Tucson Medical Center Legacy Nurses: The…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 19, Laurie has worked for more than
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: 2019 Go…

Collaborative Partner Award: The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum was
The Power of Built Environments to…

Impact Earth: Innovation, Episode 3 Internationally
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: 2019 Go…

Environmental Protection Partner Award: The University of
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: 2019 Go…

Community Partner Award: Pima County’s Department of Community
Art for the Planet: Making Positive…

Impact Earth: Mindful Living Episode 2, Benjamin Von Wong’s
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: 2019 Go…

Eco-Friendly Partner Award: Southwest Lambscaping LLC was recognized
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: 2019 Go…

Business Development Partner Award: Local First Arizona earned this
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: 2019 Go…

Progressive Partner Award: Mayor Jonathan Rothschild was recognized
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: 2019 Go…

Conservation Partner Award: Civano Nursery of Tucson was recognized
Rainwater Harvesting: Designing Regenerative Systems to…

Impact Earth: Water, Episode 1 Brad is the author of the
Leader of the Pack: Employee Inspired…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 17 Josh and Anjelia have spearheaded
The Rise of the Wolf

Impact Earth: Wildlife, Episode 1 Rick McIntyre has worked
Awareness, Tools and Support for Dysautonomia

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 16 Emily practices as an occupational
The State of Green Business: A…

Impact Earth: Innovation, Episode 2 Joel Makower is chairman and
Taking a University Campus to 100%…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 15 Mr. Ted Burhans is the
Accelerating Towards Renewable Sources of Energy:…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 13 Erik joined Tucson Electric Power
Household Hazardous Waste: Partnerships that Benefit…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 12 Kendra Hall is the Public
The Economics of Climate Change

Impact Earth: Climate Reality, Episode 1 John A. “Skip” Laitner
Employing Our Veterans: An Arizona Roadmap,…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 11 Doyace Wilson is an Engineering
Get Your Share of the Sun

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 10 John serves as the Renewable
Celebrating Holistic Healing and Spiritual Traditions

Impact Earth: Spirituality, Episode 1 The Owner of A Transformative
Integration of Wind and Solar Power…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 9 Conrad Spencer has worked in the
24 Years of Recycling Christmas Trees…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 8 Cristina Polsgrove is the Public
Establishing Safe and Healthy Homes for…

Impact Earth: Energy , Episode 2 Red Feather partners with American
On the Scene with Gina: Youth…

On the Scene with Gina, Episode 1: Youth Leading Climate
Utilities Creating Powerful Partnerships and Establishing…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 7 Tammy McKay is a Program Manager
Indigenous Peoples and Rising Sea Levels

Impact Earth: Advocacy, Episode 1, Mary E. Guss is currently a
Sparking Sustainability in the Desert: Tucson…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 6 Michael Catanzaro became the first
Diagnosis of Our Plutocracy Crisis: The…

Impact Earth: Social Justice, Episode 1 Alan has had a lifelong
All Ideas Welcome Here: Restoring Functionality…

Impact Earth: Mindful Living, Episode 1, Dr. Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer
A Vision for a Greener Tomorrow:…

Impact Earth: Energy, Episode 1, David G. Hutchens is President and
Midwifery Practice: Celebrating Life Together

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 5 Greta Gill is in her 20th year of
Innovative Levels of Community Design: Focus…

Impact Earth: Innovation, Episode 1 As an architect and
Understanding Animals: Unlocking the Power of…

Impact Earth: Nature, Episode 1, Dr. Temple Grandin, professor of
Celebrating 50 Years of Providing a…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 4, In 2019, Goodwill® Industries of
Closing the Loop: TerraCycle Style

When facing the challenges on our planet, it is important to focus
The Future is Here: What We…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 3. In the role of Principal of
Putting Your Health First: Collaborative Medical…

During this time of great transformation in our world, one emerging
The Built Environment: Sustainability Principles at…

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 2, Michael Hoffman serves as Energy
Bringing Healthcare to Rural America

Down to Earth: Tucson, Episode 1, Andy Shanks is the director of the
Let’s #Reforest America – Together

American Forests has been restoring forests for more than 140 years.
Climate Realists: The Miraculous Hope

Erika Spanger-Siegfried, Lead Climate Analyst Union of Concerned
Nature, Culture & the Sacred: A…

Nina Simons speaks, and people want to listen. She inspires, brings
The Butterfly Effect: Creating Garden Magic

How do you transform your yard and garden into a thriving habitat
Secondhand – An Unexpected Adventure into…

Secondhand – the very term brings forth questions of quality. It
Farming: Past, Present & Future

How do we scale up urban agriculture – to get healthy food to
Health, Freedom and the Future of…

Allergies, autism, autoimmune disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes
Health and Justice: The Path of…

Dr. Rupa Marya is on a passionate mission: inviting and
McDonald’s Battle To Do Good: The…

Bob Langert is a dynamic individual with an insightful story to
Do You Co-Op?

Providing healthy, high quality food and products as locally and
Switching On: The Importance of When…

A powerful step you can take to save money on your electric bill is
Agnese Nelms Haury: Leaving a Living…

Agnese Nelms Haury was a dedicated philanthropist with a passion for
Fashion Forward: Goodwill Style!

Google “fast fashion” and you will see pages of articles about
Imagination, Science and the Mind of…

From ancient myths to modern blockbuster movies, humanity has
Reducing Single Use Items: An Earth…

As a global community, emphasis has been placed on the importance of
From Ground to the Cloud: New…

Digital maps, when they are well designed and used ethically, hold
All Things Agave: Tucson’s Agave Heritage…

The Agave Heritage Festival is about exploring and celebrating the
From Garbage Man to Carbon Wrangler…

If there was a hall of fame for sustainable business, Dr. Mike
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: TEP BrightEE…

Tucson Electric Power Company began recognizing customers with
American Promise: Democracy Restored

Imagine a government run by people, not money. Challenging, right?
Trash to Treasure: Easy Upcycling Ideas

We probably have all heard the expression “one man’s trash,
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: TEP BrightEE…

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has consistently demonstrated the power
Replacing Corporate Capitalism: Why We Need…

As ecological and economic justice movements hit the same hard
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: TEP BrightEE…

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) began recognizing customers with
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: TEP BrightEE…

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) began recognizing customers with
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: TEP BrightEE…

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) has consistently demonstrated the
Beyond the Headdress

What would it be like to grapple with stereotypes and historical
Women Build: The Untapped Reservoir

Women have been called “the largest untapped reservoir of talent
Celebrating Partners in Sustainability: BrightEE Award…

Tucson Electric Power (TEP) began recognizing customers with
Feminine Hygiene Products: Closing the Toxic…

In 2010, the World Health Organization and the United Nations
Moms, Babies and Saving Lives

In a few words: cord blood saves lives. And most people don’t even
Unleashing the Power of Love in…

Leading a foundation with the largest network of civically engaged
Spread the Love: With Donations!

Goodwill of Southern Arizona is, once again, cooking things up that
Wolf Nation: The Life, Death, and…

Photo by Annie Marie Musselman –
Building a New Landfill: The Inside…

When it comes to building a new landfill, there are more moving
Green Corps: The Field School for…

The leading international body for the assessment of climate change,
Need Healthcare Now? TMC has an…

As true leaders in health care technology, Tucson Medical Center
Local, Rare & Fresh: New York…

How does one company use technology-powered urban farming to grow a
Coping with Cancer: It's in the…

Constantly learning about amazing people or amazing programs doing
Tumamoc Hill: The Living Laboratory

Tumamoc Hill, an 860-acre ecological reserve at the edge of downtown
Community Investment Corp & Local First:…

With a vision to create a better life for residents of Southern
Eco Renaissance – Live It, Share…

Marci Zaroff coined the term and pioneered the market for
Justice Informed: Creating Human-centered Paradigms

Diversity, equity and inclusion, community engagement, public
The Global Housing Crisis: From Nepal…

After a recent building trip to Nepal, Habitat Tucson CEO T.
No Gasoline? No Problem: Electric Vehicles…

According to most car industry experts, electric vehicles (EVs) are
Selecting Rehabilitation Services: Know Your Apples…

Millions of Americans are supporting elderly parents or loved ones
Botswana, Africa: Training Day

Adventure, education and conservation are at the core of the
Tis the Season to Treecycle

Join the Treecycle movement! The City of Tucson’s Christmas
Water Resiliency: What’s the Plan?

Good planning and intentional conservation efforts have prepared
Breakdown to Breakthrough: Working Together

Every aspect of the culture, government and the very soul of the
When the Going Gets Rough: TEP…

What kind of help does Tucson Electric Power (TEP) offer to limited
Water Quality: It Takes a Village

Let’s paint a picture for what it takes the City of Tucson Water
Race to the Bottom or Climb…

Teaching, mentoring and inspiring countless people around the world,
Diabetes: Serious Disease, Serious Burden

According to the most recent comprehensive report from the Centers
Answering the Call: From the Heart…

Recognized as a “global visionary committed to alleviating
From Well to Faucet: What Does…

Delivering high quality water and excellent service in a safe,
Trees for You and Me: TEP…

Shade trees provide many benefits in the hot Tucson desert. Through
An Inside Look at the United…

When disaster strikes, the world turns to one organization for hope,
Power of Bicycles

Creating access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities
Memorable Moments: An Inside Look at…

Water is our most precious resource. When it comes to the City of
Winter’s Coming: Are You Ready?

Winter is coming. Being prepared for it can save you money on your
Eyes On Earth: The Anthropocene Epoch

We are living in an unprecedented era of environmental change. From
Vote: For the Health of It!

Voting has always been a cornerstone of the American democratic
Feeding the World: What Does It…

I had the honor of spending time with Roric Paulman and his wife
Water: Conserving Our Most Precious Resource

It is my firm belief that any consciously living person residing in
Idea Sharing: With Civility & Respect

Gary Lauer is a man with a vision that, in partnership with his son
Recycling & The China Effect: Separating…

Since the bans adopted by China earlier this year around what
Employing Our Veterans: An Arizona Roadmap

Building a successful partnership, from the shared goal of helping
Carbon Cowboys & Common Ground

One just has to hear Peter Byck speak or even spend a little bit of
Tucson Water: The Innovators!

Water is always a hot topic in many corners of the world and is
Microlending for Economic and Social Justice:…

What do you get when you connect the largest non-governmental
Reclaiming Banished Voices: A Case for…

Did you ever stop to think about how near-forgotten childhood
Girls on the Run: The Heart…

Introducing a powerful program that rises far beyond the practice of
Stop Rape Culture: IMpower Youth Now

Globally, an estimated 35% of women experience some form of sexual
Operation Bug Spray: The Case for…

Millions of people have their homes and yards sprayed for pest
Waste: One of America’s Biggest Challenges

Waste Management is the largest environmental solutions provider in
A Train the Trainer Approach to…

One of the biggest challenges any organization faces is how to get
Invest with a Purpose: Sustainably &…

Can you build your financial future and help protect the future of
On the Scene - Episode Three:…

Single use plastic straws are the most detrimental plastic to the
Hot Spots for Heat Resilience in…

Imagine living in 100+ degree temperatures for weeks on end and
Mission Possible: Reduce Single-Use Plastic Water…

Klean Kanteen® is on a mission to reduce our egregious overuse of
Zingerman’s: An Epic Institution

The Zingerman’s story is a vital one for our time. It began
GREATEST HIT: What’s YOUR Potential?

Social Venture Partners is an exciting and ever expanding community
The Opioid Crisis: An In-depth Look

Every day, more than 115 Americans die after overdosing on opioids.
Bullies Beware!

Just how pervasive is bulling in the land of the free and home of
Natural History: A Verb or a…

Dr. Fleischner is captivating and compelling. He proposes
Sustainable Investing: Is It Possible?

Sustainable investing is a choice but does that choice have to come
Air Filters: Why They Matter to…

The air filters in my home were an item that never crossed my mind
Climate Change & Depression: Are They…

A research study conducted at the University of Arizona, examined
Keeping Energy Bills Low When the…

Keep your cool this summer (kind of like this adorable pup) by
Wildfires & Climate Change: Wilder than…

WILDER THAN WILD: Fire, Forests and the Future is a
And the Silver Medal Goes To...

What amazing or extraordinary things were you accomplishing at 15? I
The Conservative Naturalist & The Environmental…

Have you thought about the possibility that if things had gone
Indoor Air Quality: What Lies Within…

Did you know that long term exposure to low levels of pollutants and
Climate Solutions: #LeadingWomen – Global Warming:…

Meet the Climate Scientist – Professor in the Department of
GREATEST HIT: A Winning Partnership: Tucson…

Establishing partnerships that benefit business, the community and
Climate Solutions: #LeadingWomen – Climate for…

Women in science face barriers to professional advancement. One of
Hospice Care: A Hard Conversation

The celebration of life is a key value for the creation of a
Climate Solutions: #LeadingWomen – Global Warming…

What happens when millions of people are forced to leave their own
BEST OF SHOW: Kind Campus: TMC/Ben’s…

Imagine a hospital that wanted to create a kind workplace, reduce
Climate Solutions: #LeadingWomen - Beyond Coal:…

Coal is our country’s dirtiest energy source, from mining to
BEST OF SHOW: From Brownfields to…

What does a city like Tucson do with properties that people are
It Takes a Village & a…

Ready for this? Doctors at El Rio Health Center are writing
Climate Solutions: #LeadingWomen – Alaska &…

REDOIL is a grassroots Alaska Native group in Alaska states. Faith
Tucson Medical Center: The Ultimate Community…

Disruptors for good create game changing solutions that foster a
Project Drawdown

Project Drawdown is the most comprehensive plan ever proposed to
On the Scene - Episode Two:…

The movement is unstoppable. Young people are rising up and
Goodwill: Rooted in Sustainability

At Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona sustainability is an
Bags, Baubles and Ball Gowns: Angel…

Creating opportunities for children to live and learn in safe,
Who’s Watching Our Food & Water?

Food & Water Watch champions healthy food and clean water
Bill Ding’s Eco-Paint: The Green Paint…

Ever heard of Bill Ding’s Eco Paint? I am guessing not. For the
Our Children: Protecting Their Rights &…

Students and educators in situations of armed conflict face
Storing Solar: The Battery Storage Challenge

For years, Tucson Electric Power has designed, developed, procured
Natural Disasters and the Global Housing…

As a result of recent flooding and landslides in northern India,
America’s Serengeti: The Great Plains

What happened to the millions of bison that migrated across the
BEST OF SHOW: Sustainable Futures: Youth…

When thinking about sustainability, it’s easy to default one’s
The Ultimate Disruptor for Good: Michael…

Reverend Michael Bernard Beckwith, Founder and Spiritual Director,
Want to Meet Me at Maynards?

Jannie Cox, Founder, Meet Me at Maynards Talk about one person
Polyface: The Farm of Many Faces

Joel Salatin, Polyface Farm and Editor, The Stockman Grass
The Ocean is Changing - So…

The mission of the Ocean First Institute is to connect people with
Breast Health: Prevention and Treatment

Ready for some sobering statistics? According to Breastcancer.org,
Tucson HabiStore: A Home Improvement Mecca

Looking to do any home improvements? The HabiStore is the place for
Energy Smart Homes: What You Need…

If you are in the market for a new home, doesn’t it make perfect
Neb Yonas: What's REALLY going on…

Neb Yonas, general manager of the Chapman Automotive Group, discusses