Clear the AirClear the Air is a 5-part podcast series with Climate Smart Missoula (hosted by Kelli Littleton and Devin Filicicchia) that explores how our community is stepping up to the plate to combat climate change. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:00:37 -0600Weeblyen-usnoClear the Air is a 5-part podcast series with Climate Smart Missoula (hosted by Kelli Littleton and Devin Filicicchia) that explores how our community is stepping up to the plate to combat climate change. Clear the Air is a 5-part podcast series with Climate Smart Missoula (hosted by Kelli Littleton and Devin Filicicchia) that explores how our community is stepping up to the plate to combat climate change. Climate Smart Missoula devinfil@icloud.comClimate Smart Missoula <![CDATA[Episode 5: Missoula Parks and Recreation]]>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 17:17:53 GMThttps://www.missoulaclimate.org/clear-the-air-bb/episode-5-missoula-parks-and-recreation
Episode 5: Missoula Parks and Recreation
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In this episode, we speak with Donna Gaukler, the Director of Missoula Parks and Recreation, Marie Anderson, the Urban Forestry Specialist, and TJ Machado, the Parks and Trails Superintendent, about the ongoing efforts within the City of Missoula's Parks and Recreation department to address climate change in a meaningful way. 

Explore Trees for Missoula here.
Visit the City of Missoula Parks and Recreation webpage here.
Read about the "Environmental Impact and Management of Phosphogypsum" here.
]]>devinfil@icloud.com (Climate Smart Missoula )noEpisode 5: Missoula Parks and RecreationFile Size: 77139 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Donna Gaukler, the Director of Missoula Parks and Recreation, Marie Anderson, the Urban Forestry Specialist, and TJ Machado, the Parks and Trails Superintendent, about the ongoing efforts within the City of Missoula's&nbsp;Parks and Recreation department to address climate change in a&nbsp;meaningful way.&nbsp;Explore Trees for Missoula here.Visit the City of Missoula Pa [...]Climate Smart Missoula Episode 5: Missoula Parks and RecreationFile Size: 77139 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Donna Gaukler, the Director of Missoula Parks and Recreation, Marie Anderson, the Urban Forestry Specialist, and TJ Machado, the Parks and Trails Superintendent, about the ongoing efforts within the City of Missoula's&nbsp;Parks and Recreation department to address climate change in a&nbsp;meaningful way.&nbsp;Explore Trees for Missoula here.Visit the City of Missoula Pa [...]Uncategorized<![CDATA[Episode 4: Climate Change and Mental Health]]>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:56:05 GMThttps://www.missoulaclimate.org/clear-the-air-bb/episode-4-climate-change-and-mental-health
Episode 4: Climate Change and Mental Health
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​In this episode, we speak with Jen Robohm, PhD, a clinical psychologist here in Missoula. We discuss the complex relationship between climate change and mental health. 
]]>devinfil@icloud.com (Climate Smart Missoula )noEpisode 4: Climate Change and Mental HealthFile Size: 41140 kbFile Type: mp3Download File &#8203;In this&nbsp;episode, we speak with Jen Robohm, PhD, a clinical psychologist here in Missoula. We discuss the complex relationship between climate change and mental health.&nbsp; [...]Climate Smart Missoula Episode 4: Climate Change and Mental HealthFile Size: 41140 kbFile Type: mp3Download File &#8203;In this&nbsp;episode, we speak with Jen Robohm, PhD, a clinical psychologist here in Missoula. We discuss the complex relationship between climate change and mental health.&nbsp; [...]Uncategorized<![CDATA[Episode 3: The Green Workforce]]>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:38:00 GMThttps://www.missoulaclimate.org/clear-the-air-bb/episode-3-the-green-workforce
Episode 3: The Green Workforce
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In this episode, we speak with Andrew Valainis, the Executive Director of the Montana Renewable Energy Association, John Freer, the Sustainable Construction Technology Program Director at the University of Montana, Sarah Ayers, Principal Architect and owner of LOCI Architecture, and Eva Rocke, the Sustainability Director at the University of Montana, about what the green workforce really is. 

Learn more about the Montana Renewable Energy Association here.
Check out the Sustainable Construction Technology Program at Missoula College here.
Visit LOCI Architecture's page here. 
Read about UMT Sustainability here.
]]>devinfil@icloud.com (Climate Smart Missoula )noEpisode 3: The Green WorkforceFile Size: 68037 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with&nbsp;Andrew Valainis, the Executive Director of the Montana Renewable Energy Association, John Freer, the Sustainable Construction Technology Program Director at the University of Montana, Sarah Ayers, Principal&nbsp;Architect and owner of LOCI&nbsp;Architecture, and Eva Rocke, the Sustainability Director at the University of Montana, about what the green workforce really is.&nbsp [...]Climate Smart Missoula Episode 3: The Green WorkforceFile Size: 68037 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with&nbsp;Andrew Valainis, the Executive Director of the Montana Renewable Energy Association, John Freer, the Sustainable Construction Technology Program Director at the University of Montana, Sarah Ayers, Principal&nbsp;Architect and owner of LOCI&nbsp;Architecture, and Eva Rocke, the Sustainability Director at the University of Montana, about what the green workforce really is.&nbsp [...]Uncategorized<![CDATA[Episode 2: Green is Good for Business]]>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:40:26 GMThttps://www.missoulaclimate.org/clear-the-air-bb/episode-2-green-is-good-for-business
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In this episode, we speak with Aimee McQuilkin, the founder of Betty's Divine, and Paul Herendeen, the Director of Impact Market Development at Clearwater Credit Union, about how going green is good for the triple bottom line (people, profits, and the planet).

Learn more about Betty's Divine here.
Check out Aimee's other projects (Divine Trash Vintage and Clark Fork Yacht Club).
Read about B Corp Certification here.
Learn more about financing clean energy here. 
Learn about Clearwater Credit Union's home energy loans here.
]]>devinfil@icloud.com (Climate Smart Missoula )noEpisode 2: Green is Good for BusinessFile Size: 59163 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Aimee McQuilkin, the founder of Betty's Divine, and&nbsp;Paul Herendeen, the Director of Impact Market Development at Clearwater Credit Union, about how going green is good for the triple bottom line (people, profits, and the planet).Learn more about Betty's Divine&nbsp;here.Check out Aimee's other projects (Divine Trash Vintage&nbsp;and&nbsp;Clark Fork Yacht Club).Read abo [...]Climate Smart Missoula Episode 2: Green is Good for BusinessFile Size: 59163 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Aimee McQuilkin, the founder of Betty's Divine, and&nbsp;Paul Herendeen, the Director of Impact Market Development at Clearwater Credit Union, about how going green is good for the triple bottom line (people, profits, and the planet).Learn more about Betty's Divine&nbsp;here.Check out Aimee's other projects (Divine Trash Vintage&nbsp;and&nbsp;Clark Fork Yacht Club).Read abo [...]Uncategorized<![CDATA[Episode 1: Residential Buildings]]>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 20:37:31 GMThttps://www.missoulaclimate.org/clear-the-air-bb/episode-1-residential-buildings
Episode 1: Residential Buildings
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In this episode, we speak with Rick Craig, a contractor here in Missoula, and Kalle Fox, the University of Montana F.L.A.T. Co-Director, about how they make their homes more energy efficient and what sort of techniques you can employ in your home. 

​​Learn more about ways to reduce your electricity use here.
Read more about Missoula goal for 100% clean electricity by 2030 here. 
Read about the dangers of natural gas stoves here.
Read about the electrify everything movement here. 
For more on weatherization visit here.
Learn more about financing options here.
Learn more about the F.L.A.T. here.
]]>devinfil@icloud.com (Climate Smart Missoula )noEpisode 1: Residential BuildingsFile Size: 36242 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Rick Craig, a contractor here in Missoula, and Kalle Fox, the&nbsp;University of Montana F.L.A.T. Co-Director,&nbsp;about how they make their homes more energy efficient and what sort of techniques you can employ in your home.&nbsp;&#8203;&#8203;Learn more about ways to reduce your electricity use&nbsp;here.Read more about Missoula goal for 100% clean electricity by 2030&nbsp;he [...]Climate Smart Missoula Episode 1: Residential BuildingsFile Size: 36242 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Rick Craig, a contractor here in Missoula, and Kalle Fox, the&nbsp;University of Montana F.L.A.T. Co-Director,&nbsp;about how they make their homes more energy efficient and what sort of techniques you can employ in your home.&nbsp;&#8203;&#8203;Learn more about ways to reduce your electricity use&nbsp;here.Read more about Missoula goal for 100% clean electricity by 2030&nbsp;he [...]Uncategorized<![CDATA[Episode 1/2: Wildfire Smoke]]>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:51:00 GMThttps://www.missoulaclimate.org/clear-the-air-bb/episode-12-wildfire-smoke
Episode 1/2: Wildfire Smoke
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In this episode, we speak with Robin Saha, PhD, the director of the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana, and Sarah Coefield, the Missoula County Air Quality Specialist, about how wildfire smoke and poor air quality are negatively impacting our community. We also hear from Amy Cilimburg, Climate Smart's Director, Diana Manetta, Missoula County's Energy Conservation and Sustainability Coordinator, and Caroline Lauer, Missoula County's Climate Resilience Coordinator. 

You can learn more about Climate Smart's Building(s) for the Future Program here.
Visit the Montana Wildfire Smoke webpage here.
You can read Sarah Coefield's Blog here. ​
]]>devinfil@icloud.com (Climate Smart Missoula )noEpisode 1/2: Wildfire Smoke File Size: 76219 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Robin Saha, PhD, the director of the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana, and Sarah Coefield, the&nbsp;Missoula County Air Quality Specialist,&nbsp;about how wildfire smoke and poor air quality are negatively impacting our community. We also hear from Amy Cilimburg, Climate Smart's Director, Diana Manetta,&nbsp;Missoula County's Energy Conservation and Sustain [...]Climate Smart Missoula Episode 1/2: Wildfire Smoke File Size: 76219 kbFile Type: mp3Download File In this episode, we speak with Robin Saha, PhD, the director of the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana, and Sarah Coefield, the&nbsp;Missoula County Air Quality Specialist,&nbsp;about how wildfire smoke and poor air quality are negatively impacting our community. We also hear from Amy Cilimburg, Climate Smart's Director, Diana Manetta,&nbsp;Missoula County's Energy Conservation and Sustain [...]Uncategorized