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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Dec 7, 2021 • 31min
The Carbon Rush
Carbon capture will be a critical part of meeting climate targets. While solutions exist, scaling them up enough to limit global temperature rise will be a massive task.
Nov 30, 2021 • 30min
Where do we go after COP 26?
With COP 26 in the rearview mirror and gaps still remaining, we explore what needs to be done in order to keep warming from reaching a tipping point.
Nov 16, 2021 • 33min
Wildfire - A Bad Master, but a Good Servant
Join us as fire ecologist Camille Stevens-Rumann helps us explore the increase in destructive wildfire, the drivers behind it, and potential solutions in a warming world.
Nov 9, 2021 • 31min
Are Carbon Offsets Legit or BS?
Do they offset emissions or just our guilt? Come along as we explore the pros and cons of carbon credits and their ability to generate real emission reductions.
Nov 2, 2021 • 28min
What's Renewable Natural Gas Anyway?
It turns out garbage dumps and feed lots both have untapped potential. Come along with us as Johannes Escudero, CEO of the coalition for renewable energy gas, explains.
Oct 26, 2021 • 29min
Beyond the Barnyard - Meats True Footprint
Grain fed versus grass fed? What about plant based meat alternatives? Come along as we explore meat's carbon footprint and solutions for reducing it.
Oct 19, 2021 • 32min
The Climate Refugee Crisis
Immigration attorney Rachel Game talks us through the harsh climate impacts facing people in the Northern triangle and what can be done to help them.
Oct 12, 2021 • 28min
Carbon Pricing and Chocolate Ice Cream
With Congress debating a bill that's our best chance at real climate action, we attempt to break down carbon pricing and the reasons we should get behind it.
Oct 5, 2021 • 32min
Getting Smart on Smart Grid
Having a smart grid is critical to decarbonizing our power sector, but what does that actually mean? Join us as energy expert Tom Brim breaks it down for us.
Sep 28, 2021 • 28min
The Nuclear Dilemma
Nuclear power produces carbon free electricity, but it also comes with baggage. We set out to answer what role it should play in our path to net zero.
