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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May 10, 2022 • 34min
Divestment - Kick Fossil Fuels to the Curb
Listen in as Zach Stein from Carbon Collective explains divestment, its importance, and why it makes sense from both an environmental and financial perspective.
May 3, 2022 • 33min
Home Energy Efficiency - Go Green & Save Green
Want to fight climate change and put money back in your pocket? Tune in as we explore home energy consumption and the biggest opportunities for becoming more efficient.
Apr 26, 2022 • 34min
Refrigerants - Carbon Emissions on Steroids
Christina Starr from the Environmental Investigation Agency shines a light on the climate dangers of refrigerants called HFCs and the solutions we have to address them.
Apr 19, 2022 • 35min
So what's Carbon Capture Anyway?
Carbon capture is a climate solution with huge potential. Join us as Hanne Rolen of Aker Carbon Capture explains what it is, how it works & what's needed to scale it.
Apr 12, 2022 • 28min
The Glaring Inequities of Climate Change
Global climate justice isn't a "nice to have". It's imperative if we want to avoid having the world's most vulnerable bearing the brunt of a crisis they didn't create.
Apr 5, 2022 • 38min
Understanding Climate Justice
Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick educates us on the unique challenges communities of color face with climate change and what can be done to address them.
Mar 29, 2022 • 8min
Short - Momentum in U.S. Offshore Wind
Recent auction of offshore wind leases broke records and sets stage for U.S. to finally ramp up offshore capacity.
Mar 22, 2022 • 8min
Short - Justice for the Climate
Although the road to justice can be a long one, the fight to hold big oil accountable for the damage they've caused just scored two victories.
Mar 15, 2022 • 28min
Oil, Climate, and the War in Ukraine
Tune in as we explore how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact our transition away from fossil fuels
Mar 8, 2022 • 42min
Aviation’s zero emission flight path
Eliminating air travel's emissions won't be easy, but the work to get there is already in-flight. Join us as sustainable aviation expert Mike Wolcott explains.
