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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Oct 4, 2022 • 37min
What's the Deal with Hydrogen?
Energy and climate policy expert Dr. Chris Bataille joins us to explain why hydrogen is a powerful tool in our quest to decarbonize and what's behind all the colors.
Sep 27, 2022 • 40min
Oceans - The Climate X Factor
We talk with Johan Bergenas from WWF about our ocean's climate vulnerabilities, its strengths as a solution and why the stakes of our climate response couldn't be higher.
Sep 20, 2022 • 39min
Local Actions Matter Too
Climate scientist and IPCC author Sarah Burch explains the value of community level action in helping us achieve a more sustainable, just and carbon-free society.
Sep 6, 2022 • 38min
Spending Green to Go Green
Whether we succeed in hitting global climate targets could all come down to the flow of money. Join us as Dimitry Gershenson of Enduring Planet explains.
Aug 30, 2022 • 38min
The Power of Trees
Our forests can be a powerful ally in our fight against climate change. Kerry Cesareo from the WWF educates us on what's needed to realize their full potential.
Aug 23, 2022 • 29min
U.S. Climate Action - Better Late than Never
34 years after the first Senate hearing on climate change, Congress has finally taken real action. Come along as we dig into the details as well as what work remains.
Aug 16, 2022 • 39min
Eight Billion of Us?!
We sit down with Hannah Evans from Population Connection to talk about overpopulation, climate change, why they're rarely discussed together and why that needs to change.
Aug 9, 2022 • 16min
A Short - Toyota's Dirty Secret
Although the Prius has enabled Toyota to brand itself as pro-environment, it's efforts behind the scenes have made it a global leader in obstructing climate action.
Aug 2, 2022 • 11min
Plan B - Declaring a Climate Emergency
While pressure is mounting for Biden to declare climate change a national emergency, what would it actually mean and is it a viable plan b? We set out to find answers.
Jul 26, 2022 • 33min
Climate Adaptation - A Beginner's Guide
Listen in as climate scientist Lisa Schipper breaks down the complex topic of climate adaptation including what it is, why it matters and the keys to getting it right.
