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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Jul 19, 2022 • 32min
Meat 2.0 - Plant-based Proteins
Listen in as Chris Dennett from Tofurky educates us on the benefits of meat alternatives, the exciting growth underway, and what's needed to unlock their full potential.
Jul 12, 2022 • 34min
E-bikes - Changing How We Move
Eric Bjorling from Trek Bicycle joins us to explain the rapid growth in e-bikes, their promise as a climate solution and why we should all be riding one.
Jul 5, 2022 • 12min
A Short - The Criticality of 2030
Experts agree we need to cut emissions 50% by 2030 to avoid a climate tipping point but what’s behind the target and is it achievable? Tune in as we explore the answer.
Jun 28, 2022 • 26min
What to make of the Green New Deal
It's generated both praise and controversy but what is the Green New Deal actually? What impact has it had? Is it a viable climate solution? We set off to find out.
Jun 21, 2022 • 34min
The Latest on the EV Revolution
Jamie Dow from Electrek provides an update on the electric vehicle revolution underway, what's needed to accelerate it and his advice to first time EV buyers.
Jun 14, 2022 • 36min
Energy Storage - No Longer Stuck in the Stone Age
Join us as energy storage expert Jason Burwen educates us on the latest advances in storage and why they're a critical part of breaking our dependance on fossil fuels.
Jun 7, 2022 • 32min
Why Climate Perceptions Matter
It turns out knowing how others think about climate change is a key part of being able to solve it. Eric Fine from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication explains.
May 31, 2022 • 19min
Hopeful News from Down Under
We sit down with frequent Climate Optimists co-host Thomas Mills to get his perspective on the recent Australian election and its implications for climate change.
May 24, 2022 • 31min
Harnessing the Power of Offshore Wind
In the global race to phase out fossil fuels, offshore wind offers huge potential. Join us as Walt Musial from the National Renewable Energy Lab explains.
May 17, 2022 • 23min
Corn on the cob or fuel in your tank
Boosting corn-based ethanol production might help gas prices, but is it really a benefit to the climate? Tune in as we explore the pros and cons of this gas alternative.
