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Understory | The Scientist Surfing to Fight Climate Change

Baratunde meets a surfer scientist in Hawaii who is trying to protect the corals reefs.

Baratunde Thurston meets Cliff Kapono, a Native Hawaiian who is using both science and surfing - or rather, his surfer’s understanding of the ocean - to protect coral reefs around the world. Cliff also discusses how surfing, coral reef restoration, and science are all intertwined and woven into his identity as a Native Hawaiian.

AIR DATE 8/18/22

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About America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston

Follow Baratunde Thurston, bestselling author and podcaster, as he explores the country’s diverse landscapes to see how they shape the way we work, play and interact with the outdoors. From coal miners turned beekeepers in Appalachia to Black surfers catching waves in L.A., uncover a deeper understanding of our passionate and complex relationship with the natural world.

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Broadcast Dates

#101 - Death Valley: Life Blooms |
Tuesday, Jul 1 at 4pm TPT 2
#102 - Idaho: Tied to the Land |
Tuesday, Jul 8 at 4pm TPT 2
#103 - La: It's A Vibe |
Tuesday, Jul 15 at 4pm TPT 2
#104 - Appalachia: A Different Way |
Tuesday, Jul 22 at 4pm TPT 2

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