E75. Believing in A Climate Positive Future with Scientist Dr. Julie Pullen

In this episode, we speak with the incredible Dr. Julie Pullen about the importance of building community around climate solutions. Dr. Julie Pullen is a climate scientist using advanced computing technology and open-source software to quantify climate risk in the financial sector and beyond. With a background in earth system prediction and complex systems, Dr Julie brings a unique perspective as an oceanographer and former engineering professor, holding leadership roles in academia, non-profit, government, private sector, and scientific societies. Her work catalyzes sustainable investing in climate solutions and women-led ventures, and our conversation with Julie is nothing short of empowering.

In this episode:

• The importance of slowing down
• Embracing observation + learning to support a fair climate transition
• What will happen to stranded assets as we make necessary changes towards a climate positive future?
• Things we can do to mitigate climate change today
• What part does money play in climate action?
• Re-envisioning greener cities
• The power of imagination

We also talk about her work with Women Power Our Planet, an organization she co-founded that channels the financial power of women as an impactful climate solution. You’ll hear Dr. Julie talk about three things we can do to mitigate climate change today, as well as her praise for the book All We Can Save by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. We know you, too, will feel optimistic and empowered!

Learn more about Dr. Julie Pullen:

Website: https://www.juliepullen.com/

Instagram: @julie_pullen

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