{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"People Places Planet","title":"No Wetlands, No Seafood: How Wilmington, NC is Balancing Conservation and Development","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/4a25054b\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1235,"description":"With ecosystems ranging from lush wetlands to rolling forests, North Carolina hosts an incredible array of habitats. Incredibly, biologically diverse wetlands make up 12% of its land. But as one of the fastest-growing states, these vital habitats face increasing threats—including draining and infilling for development. Host Sarah Backer sits down with two Wilmington locals: Sam Shores, a World Wildlife Fund Panda Ambassador and conservation activist, and Roger Shew, Senior Lecturer at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Together, they discuss innovative climate-resilient development strategies, the pivotal role of conservation education, and the dynamic advocacy efforts shaping North Carolina's environmental future.Relevant resources:Analyzing the Consequences of Sackett v. EPA and Looking Ahead to the Future (ELI Webinar) Swamps, Science, and Sackett: ELI's Approach to Wetland Preservation (ELI Podcast)  ","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/46rZq4ufnXg5XSIHa-smP3aXIJ8qZfJNWZCGzzi5lEA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzcwOC8xNTQ2NTMz/ODY1LWFydHdvcmsu/anBn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}