Jasmin Singer

Rochester

Author, The VegNews Guide and Editor at VegNews

(she/they) Host @WXXI / Co-host: @ourhenhouse pod / Author: @VegNews Guide to Being a Fabulous Vegan & Always Too Much and Never Enough / Newsletter link below

Articles

Impossible Foods’ Visionary Founder on the Fight to End Meat

3 weeks ago | vegnews.com | Richard Bowie |Jasmin Singer

Pat Brown has spent his career transforming the impossible into the achievable. A former Stanford biochemist renowned for his research on AIDS and other pressing global health issues, Brown left academia to address what he views as the most urgent crisis of our time: the environmental devastation caused by animal agriculture. Laser-focused on innovation, Brown has made it his life’s mission to disrupt the food industry and reimagine how we nourish ourselves.
Hot topics - the climate issues affecting Rochesterians today

3 weeks ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

We take a close look at what some activists say are the most pressing climate issues impacting people right here in Rochester — from jobs and housing to mental health and urban design. We preview the upcoming Climate Solutions Summit and talk about what’s being done locally to tackle these challenges. Jasmin Singer hosts a panel of experts who share practical solutions and ways for our community to get involved.
Climate action in the face of governmental opposition

3 weeks ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

The fight against climate change has always been an uphill battle — but with recent rollbacks of environmental protections and increasing government opposition, that hill just got steeper. Yet activists, local leaders, and environmental organizations are refusing to back down.
When climate action stalls: what it means for Rochester - and what comes next

3 weeks ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

12:00: Climate action in the face of governmental opposition1:00: Hot topics — the climate issues affecting Rochesterians todayThe fight against climate change has always been an uphill battle — but with recent rollbacks of environmental protections and increasing government opposition, that hill just got steeper. Yet activists, local leaders, and environmental organizations are refusing to back down.
How vernal ponds are saving Rochester’s frogs

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

Frogs are disappearing at an alarming rate, and the culprits — climate change, habitat loss, and pollution — are pushing many species toward decline. But in the Rochester area, a conservation effort is being made to restore one of nature’s most effective amphibian habitats: vernal ponds. Unlike permanent bodies of water, vernal ponds are temporary, seasonal wetlands that appear in the spring and dry up in the summer.
How deforestation is reshaping Rochester

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

Deforestation might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Rochester, but its effects are more profound than many realize. As development spreads, green spaces shrink, leaving neighborhoods more vulnerable to flooding, higher temperatures, and dwindling biodiversity. The loss of trees particularly affects lower-income areas, where fewer green spaces exacerbate urban heat islands and environmental inequities.
What frogs can tell us about climate change

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

12:00: The future of Rochester’s trees1:00: Saving Rochester’s frogsDeforestation might not be the first environmental issue that comes to mind when thinking about Rochester, but the city’s tree canopy is shrinking. As new developments replace green spaces, neighborhoods — especially lower-income areas — face increased flood risks, rising urban heat and declining biodiversity.
How hospitals are tackling the environmental crisis in healthcare

2 months ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer |Heidi Fritz

We turn our attention to the environmental toll of healthcare. Hospitals are among the most energy-intensive buildings in the U.S., generating significant waste and greenhouse gas emissions. We’ll examine efforts to improve sustainability practices, from energy efficiency to waste reduction, and discuss what more needs to be done to address this growing challenge.
How reforestation combats climate change

2 months ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

We’re exploring the innovative efforts of the Carbon Forestry Trust. This Rochester-based nonprofit is addressing climate change through reforestation, aiming to plant one million trees. We’ll discuss their unique approach to land acquisition and long-term forest management, along with the broader impact of these efforts on carbon sequestration and climate resilience. In-studio:Jen Gillen, Vice President, Carbon Forestry TrustCharlie Oster, Vice President, Real Estate Development at Edgemere
Reducing hospitals’ environmental impact

2 months ago | wxxinews.org | Jasmin Singer

12:00: How reforestation combats climate change1:00: How hospitals are tackling the environmental crisis in healthcareToday on Environmental Connections — a monthly series hosted by Jasmin Singer that covers climate-related issues affecting you — we’re exploring the innovative efforts of the Carbon Forestry Trust. This Rochester-based nonprofit is addressing climate change through reforestation, aiming to plant one million trees.