Climate Optimists
Science Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Science Podcasts
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.climateoptimists.co/
Episodes
Tapping the Sun
4/23/2024
Bill 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.
Duration:00:38:29
Circular is Better Than Linear
4/9/2024
Join 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.
Duration:00:41:05
Invasives in a Changing Climate
3/26/2024
This 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.
Duration:00:42:22
UN Climate Process - Challenges & Opportunities
3/12/2024
Joe Robertson from Citizens Climate International talks with us about the UN climate process including its achievements, fossil fuel influence and potential improvements.
Duration:00:39:14
There's no place like home
2/27/2024
Climate 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.
Duration:00:35:56
Clean your plate or no dessert!
2/13/2024
Join 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.
Duration:00:32:53
Decarbonizing the Built Environment
1/30/2024
Join 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.
Duration:00:42:29
The Year Ahead
1/16/2024
With 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.
Duration:00:20:42
Drying Up
12/12/2023
Climate 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.
Duration:00:39:29
Cricket, its what's for dinner!?
11/28/2023
As 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.
Duration:00:33:40
What about Fast Fashion?
11/7/2023
Join 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.
Duration:00:44:13
Choosing our Wildfire
10/24/2023
Wildfire 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.
Duration:00:43:09
The Plastics Problem
10/10/2023
Plastics 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.
Duration:00:42:10
Fossil Fuel Obstruction
9/26/2023
Big 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.
Duration:00:34:57
Travel's Climate Baggage
9/12/2023
We talk with Jeremy Sampson of the Travel Foundation about the climate impacts of tourism and potential solutions including ways to be a more climate friendly traveler.
Duration:00:42:28
Learning to Adapt
8/29/2023
The team is rejoined by climate scientist Dr. Lisa Schipper to discuss the importance of climate adaptation, its limitations and the keys to doing it well.
Duration:00:43:27
Offsets - Dangerous Diversion or Essential Tool
7/25/2023
Jenny Morgan from Tradewater joins us to break down carbon offsets. Listen in as we explore how they work, their history, and their future in the climate space.
Duration:00:39:28
EV Curious?
7/11/2023
Join us as we explore the latest on EVs, debunk some popular myths, and talk about some of the other opportunities of moving beyond the internal combustion engine.
Duration:00:29:38
O Canada
6/20/2023
Climate scientist Simon Donner talks with us about climate change's impact on our friends to the North, what they're doing to cut emissions & what more needs to be done.
Duration:00:40:39
Breaking clean energy gridlocks
6/6/2023
Jason Burwen, vice president of policy and strategy at Gridstor, joins us to share his perspective on the challenges facing us as we race toward a carbon free grid.
Duration:00:42:03