Climate Optimists
Jason Lewis, Thomas Mills & Flora Gladwin
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
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Feb 14, 2023 • 43min
Panic over Population Decline
Despite mainstream media coverage of China's population peak, a declining population can have real benefits. Join us as Hannah Evans from Population Connection explains.
Jan 31, 2023 • 39min
Closing the Gap
The IRA is great, but the U.S. will need additional measures to meet its climate targets. Tune in as we talk with Dr. Jonathan Foley of Project Drawdown about ways to close the gap.
Jan 17, 2023 • 40min
The Power of Outdoor Voices
Join us as Taylor Luneau from the American Alpine Club talks about their journey to climate advocacy, the work they're doing, and why personal action alone isn't enough.
Jan 3, 2023 • 46min
What about Biodiversity Loss?
What's behind the biodiversity loss crisis? How bad is it? How does it relate to climate change? We explore these questions and more with Dr. Rebecca Shaw of the WWF.
Dec 13, 2022 • 41min
Housing as a Climate Solution?
What if we could make urban communities more livable, affordable & part of the climate solution? Join us as we discuss the prospect with architect Vishaan Chakrabarti.
Nov 29, 2022 • 30min
Weeding out Food's Emissions
Our food system is ripe with opportunities to weed out carbon emissions. Join us as we explore solutions for decarbonizing agriculture while making it more sustainable.
Nov 15, 2022 • 37min
All Aboard for High-Speed Rail
We talk with Rick Harnish from the High-Speed Rail Alliance about the benefits of high-speed rail for our climate, our cities and what's needed for the U.S. to catch up.
Nov 1, 2022 • 38min
Meteorologists - Trusted Climate Messengers
Join us as meteorologist and author Mike Nelson talks about the links between climate and weather, meteorologist's role as science communicators and his reasons for optimism.
Oct 18, 2022 • 37min
Why We Should All Care About Methane
Methane emissions may not be the sexiest topic, but how well we address them has huge implications for the climate. Rachel Cleetus, policy director for UCS, explains.
Oct 11, 2022 • 27min
The Midterms and Implications for the Climate
With U.S. midterm elections less than a month away, we look at the potential implications for the climate and how each of us can help elect a climate friendly majority.
