Corona Diaries
By Silvia Harkenrider
a little science, a little music, a little drama, a few opinions, and a whole lotta love.
We’ll be discussing environmental/social issues and anything interesting that we’re learning during these challenging times.
Jeff, Arctic Refuge, and Vitamin D
In this episode I ask my extremely busy friend Jeff, who happens to know a lot about regulations, how he's managing during this pandemic. I also talk about the attack on the Arctic Refuge and the connection between vitamin d and the coronavirus.
Darryl, Japan's Plastic, Nonhuman Rights Project
In this episode, I interviewed Darryl from Tokyo. He gave me a little insight as to how Japan is handling this pandemic. and of course, I also talked about Japan's obsession with single-use plastic wrapping and why I joined the Nonhuman Rights Project.
Heidi, Single-Use Face Masks, and Climate Action
In this episode I interviewed my fellow climate warrior Heidi Lipson. We talked about life in Washington DC during this pandemic, her latest research on climate action, and I revisit plastic in the form of single-use face masks.
Barbara, Living Soil, and Cannabis
In this episode we’re going to hear from a beautiful woman in Wisconsin (I met her years ago!). We’re also going to get the lowdown on regenerative gardening and phytoremediation.
Tom, Arizona’s Jaguar, and Ecocide
In this episode I get my husband’s thoughts on teachers and students returning to school while COVID-19 cases are on the rise and the importance of America’s only big cat in Arizona. I also talk about a short film, “From Harm to Harmony” and Ecocide.
Michelle, Plastic Rain, and the Constitution
In this episode I focus on amazing women. I talk with a longtime friend longtime friend and warrior for women rights, Michelle Sutherland from New York City. I also talk about plastic rain and the women that are investigating the causes of and solutions to ocean plastic pollution. I finish with Michelle for the second time to learn something new about the United States Constitution.
Ron, DAPL, and Kraut Rock/Shoe Gaze
My Father (cont.), Plastic Free July, and Garbage
My Father, Arizona Wildfires, and Japan
Sister Mumbi, Biodiversity and Intersectional Environmentalism
Quarantine, Dandelion Wine and Twitter
Corona Diaries Trailer
We're an environmentally friendly family living in quarantine on Chicago's South Side, and this trailer will let you know what to expect from our full-length episodes...stay tuned