Climate Optimists
by Jason Lewis, Thomas Mills & Flora Gladwin
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About this podcast
Concerned about climate change, but short on time and not sure where to start? We get it. That’s why we created Climate Optimists. Our goal is simple. Provide everyday citizens who are concerned about climate change with opportunities to make a difference. So come along with us on our journey, as we explore the solutions to climate change and how together, we can make them a reality.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 100 episodes
- The Hormuz Opportunity · 43 min · Episode 100Tune in as we examine the oil shock caused by the U.S. war with Iran and what it means for our clean energy transition with Daan Walter, Principal at Ember.
- The Legal Lever · 43 min · Episode 99Michelle Jonker-Argueta from Greenpeace joins us to talk about the power of the legal system to compel governments & corporate actors to do their part on climate change.
- China's Clean Energy Transformation · 32 min · Episode 98Listen in as we explore China's clean energy revolution and what it means for the climate with Yuhe Gao, energy expert with Greenpeace East Asia.
- Rethinking Community Design · 41 min · Episode 97Join us as we talk with renowned architect Vishaan Chakrabarti about the social, economic and climate benefits of designing greener and more walkable communities.
- Why this year’s election matters · 34 min · Episode 96Tiernan Sittenfeld from the League of Conservation Voters joins us to talk about the upcoming election and why it’s critical to the future of our climate
- More with Less - The Future of EVs · 35 min · Episode 95Listen in as we examine the how EV efficiency is forecast to improve and what it could mean for EV owners and the grid with Geoff Blanford, energy modeling expert at EPRI
- Tapping the Sun · 38 min · Episode 94Bill Eddie from One Energy Renewables joins us to discuss the outlook for solar energy including recent progress, current challenges and how each of us can help support it.
- Circular is Better Than Linear · 41 min · Episode 93Join us as we talk with Marijana Novak & Matthew Fraser from Circle Economy about the value of a circular model and what it's going to take to make the transition.
- Invasives in a Changing Climate · 42 min · Episode 92This week invasive species expert Tao Orion educates us on how climate change is forecast to impact the spread of invasives and the tools we have available to respond.
- UN Climate Process - Challenges & Opportunities · 39 min · Episode 91Joe Robertson from Citizens Climate International talks with us about the UN climate process including its achievements, fossil fuel influence and potential improvements.
- There's no place like home · 36 min · Episode 90Climate impacts are forcing many to leave their homes. This week we talk about climate displacement & how to minimize it with climate adaptation expert, Chris Fields.
- Clean your plate or no dessert! · 33 min · Episode 89Join us this week as we talk to Anne-Marie Bonneau, a zero-waste chef, about food waste and its climate impacts from production to consumption.
- Decarbonizing the Built Environment · 42 min · Episode 88Join us as we talk to architect Jon Penndorf about the carbon footprint of buildings and what's needed to drive down their emissions in both new and existing structures.
- The Year Ahead · 21 min · Episode 87With 2024 in full swing, we take a look at where things stand with climate change, what more needs to be done, and what types of climate resolutions really matter.
- Drying Up · 39 min · Episode 86Climate change is making drought more frequent & severe, but it's not all bad news. Tune in as we explore the challenges & potential solutions with Michele Thieme of WWF.
- Cricket, its what's for dinner!? · 34 min · Episode 85As a protein source, livestock has a huge resource & carbon footprint. Listen in as we explore the promise of insect protein with Mighty Cricket founder, Sarah Schlafly.
- What about Fast Fashion? · 44 min · Episode 84Join us as we talk with fashion industry expert Kate Fletcher about the climate and related environmental impacts of fast fashion and what can be done to reverse course.
- Choosing our Wildfire · 43 min · Episode 83Wildfire is a natural part of certain forest ecosystems, but climate change is supercharging it. We talk with wildfire expert Matt Hurteau about ways to respond.
- The Plastics Problem · 42 min · Episode 82Plastics are not just a massive source of pollution but have a significant climate impact. We dive into the problem & solutions with bio-plastics expert Raegan Kelly.
- Fossil Fuel Obstruction · 35 min · Episode 81Big oil has been obstructing climate action for decades. We talk with Kathy Mulvey from the Union of Concerned Scientists about their tactics and how we're fighting back.
