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This episode is part of our APMM series on Community Health. Today we dig deeper into the connection between climate action and community health. Our guest, Peter Buck, co-directs the Local Climate Action Program and is the Associate Director of Climate and Sustainability Education at Penn State Sustainability. Peter brings a perspective that helps us untangle some of the ideas related to climate action and sustainability, and he shares practical steps and success stories that show how local governments can make a real impact. Climate change isn't just a global issue; it hits home in our neighborhoods, affecting everything from air quality to stormwater management. But local governments face the challenge of building awareness and converting policy to action. Peter brings great energy to this conversation as he shares his experience with initiatives that are changing the course of our future. Follow APMM on LinkedIn MORE INFORMATION ABOUT APMM Sign up for the PCC Local Time Newsletter HERE GUEST BIO: Dr. Peter Buck is a sustainability and climate change professional, public servant, and educator. He co-directs the Local Climate Action Program and is the Associate Director of Climate and Sustainability Education at Penn State Sustainability. Buck has communicated widely on sustainability, education, leadership, and democracy in The Washington Post, Citizens Democracy Works, on the TEDx stage, and in peer-reviewed journals and books. Buck commits himself to leadership and service, serving as an elected official in municipal and school district government, appointed service for climate planning at the local and state level, and in educational and Connect with Peter HERE on LinkedIn SHOW NOTES: [Scroll down for links to resources mentioned in episode.] Today we explore the impact of climate change on community health and local government actions. Timestamps: [00:02:40] Background and Personal Journey Peter's early interest in the controversy over teaching evolution and its link to climate science. His transition to focusing on climate action due to the real-world impacts on health and safety. [00:08:17] Local Climate Action Program Overview of the program at Penn State. Partnership with local governments and students to conduct greenhouse gas inventories and develop climate action plans. Examples of different municipalities and their unique challenges and opportunities. [00:14:55] Challenges and Opportunities in Local Government Variations in municipal capacities and readiness to tackle climate issues. Importance of regional cooperation for effective climate action. Encouraging educational initiatives to promote community engagement and understanding. [00:18:21] Policy and Infrastructure The role of policy windows in creating opportunities for change. Integrating climate action into comprehensive plans and municipal budgets. Examples of successful initiatives, like the LEED Gold-certified public works facility in Ferguson Township. [00:24:12] Community Engagement Strategies to engage and educate communities about climate impacts and actions. Importance of transparency and commun

Peter Buck rocks up to talk about R.E.M., Laura Nyro, pandemic life and his new collaboration with Luke Haines. Tracklisting: 1. The British Army on LSD, from the album, All the Kids are Super Bummed Out, by Luke Haines and Peter Buck, released by Cherry Red Records 2. Eli’s Coming, by Laura Nero, (eternally beguiling and cryptic 1968 LP), Eli And The Thirteenth Confession, released by Columbia

Peter Buck rocks up to talk about R.E.M., Laura Nyro, pandemic life and his new collaboration with Luke Haines. Plus Andrew, John and the usual animal menagerie wax lyrical about new releases by the Arctic Monkeys and Oren Ambarchi… Talk about the passions! Tracklisting: 1. The British Army on LSD, from the album, All the Kids are Super Bummed Out, by Luke Haines and Peter Buck, released by Cherry Red Records 2. Eli’s Coming, by Laura Nero, (eternally beguiling and cryptic 1968 LP), Eli And The Thirteenth Confession, released by Columbia 3. II, from Shebang by Oren Ambarchi, released on Drag City 4. Pilgrimage, by REM, from the album Murmur, released by Universal Music

Yes, we realize it may have been more appropriate to have a guest named Peter Buck on our last episode when we discussed R.E.M... but we think you'll agree that THIS Peter Buck is far more suited to talk about metal! We're thrilled to have a guest who has actually taught a class on metal music - especially one with as much love and appreciation for Metallica's iconic Master of Puppets album! This album has jumped from its one time place at #167 all the way up into the top 100 on Rolling Stone's list of the greatest albums. We're in for a special treat here, as Peter brings his wealth of music composition knowledge, and draws the lines and connects the dots between classical music, jazz, rock, and thrash metal. We hope you have as much fun on this journey as we did! As a reminder, you can find our favorite songs from the RS500 on ⁠our Spotify playlist right here⁠ - we'll be updating it as we go with our favorite songs from each album! You can check out ⁠Rolling Stone's 2020 list right here⁠ . We'd love it if you would review us in your favorite podcast app, and while you're at it, give us a like on our ⁠Facebook Page⁠ or ⁠Instagram⁠ , follow us on ⁠Twitter⁠ , and send us a message if you have any comments or questions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundlogic/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/soundlogic/support