Recent Episodes
Missed Connections: Modernizing Our Multiple Grids
April 21, 2023
Thousands of renewable energy projects are ready to be built and start producing fossil-free power, but they’re stuck in a long limbo for one...
Bitcoin Uses a Ton of Energy — On Purpose. Is it Worth It?
April 14, 2023
Crypto mining for bitcoin uses a TON of energy, as much as whole countries, like Argentina and Sweden. The vast majority of bitcoin mining is...
Two Voices on Climate That Will Surprise You
April 7, 2023
It’s easy to write off people outside our own ideological bubbles, even when we may have things in common. But as the effects of the climate...
White House Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi On Willow And Biden’s Climate Agenda
March 31, 2023
The Biden administration has recently passed more climate policy than many thought possible. A combination of rebates and incentives are aimed at...
Yes, Happiness and Climate Action Can Go Together
March 24, 2023
Human brains evolved over millions of years to respond to immediate challenges that remained largely unchanged for eons – physical threats, food...
A Global Just Transition — For Whom?
March 17, 2023
A fundamental injustice of the climate crisis is that the rich countries responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions have the money to adapt –...
Stop, Listen, What’s that Sound?
March 10, 2023
Every place we inhabit has its own tapestry of sound, whether you’re hiking through the woods or sitting in a cafe with a friend. Those layers...
Has Hydrogen’s Moment Finally Arrived?
March 3, 2023
For decades, hydrogen has been considered the fuel of the future. Now, with a slew of new U.S. tax incentives, research and funding, its moment...
Housing Density as a Climate Lever with Scott Wiener
February 24, 2023
The lack of affordable housing in the U.S. has contributed to a homelessness crisis and has forced people to move farther away from urban centers....
Climate Smart Agriculture with Secretary Tom Vilsack
February 17, 2023
From tilling soil to fertilizer use to belching and farting cows, agriculture is a major climate polluter, responsible for around 11 percent of...