Voices of the Earth: A look into climate change and its effects (includes audio story)

Join us on Voices for Earth as we explore the pressing environmental challenges our planet faces. We dive deep into what we can do to protect the Earth from plastic pollution and climate change for future generations. Follow along as we aim to make the world a greener place through sustainable solutions one episode at a time.

Episode 1: From Crisis to Change

Chelsea Rosario sits down with Jesus Batista, an environmentalist and military serviceman, to explore the alarming effects of plastic waste in our ecosystems. We dive into the political and community-driven solutions that can turn the tide on pollution. Tune in to find out more about the policies and initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste.



 Episode 2: Zero Waste, Multiple Impacts

We sat down with Amanda Di Perna who is the program manager of Debris Free Oceans, a non-profit organization that helps reduce plastic waste in South Florida. Learn about the importance of a zero-waste lifestyle and how some small changes can make a difference in the future. Join us as we discuss the profound effects plastic pollution has on local wildlife, our ecosystems, and even human beings.



Darin Virgile is a senior at Florida International University who hopes to work in the sports industry. Virgile's passion for journalism started in high school where he edited videos and conducted interviews with the football team. He hopes to become a broadcast journalist or a columnist at a major broadcasting company to talk about sports. Virgile will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media in Spring 2025.

Chelsea Rosario is a junior at Florida International University who is majoring in digital TV and multimedia production. Rosario interned at NBCUniversal for the corporate events and employee experience team at Telemundo Enterprises. Rosario is currently the lead supervisor at Entertainment Works, INC. where she collects market research data for movie studios and big name brands.  Rosario will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor's degree in digital communication and media in Fall 2025.

Antonella Del Carpio is a junior at Florida International University who hopes to pursue a career in the film and television industry. Del Carpio is interested in directing, editing, producing and filming. She hopes to take on a role where she is able to work behind the scenes in production. Del Carpio will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication & media in Summer 2026.

Alessandro Miro is a junior at Florida International University who is passionate about video production and the film industry.  They enjoy creating personal content such as short-form content, social media posts, and videos. Miro hopes to work as a videographer or professional film editor in the future.  Miro will graduate from the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media with a bachelor’s degree in digital communication & media in Spring 2026.