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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Sep 21, 2021 • 31min
Taking Care of Rivers so they Take Care of Us
Listen in as biologist Timmie Mandish walks us through how climate change will impact rivers and what we can do to make them more resilient.
Sep 14, 2021 • 27min
Getting into the Dirt of Agriculture and Climate
Come along as we explore the challenges facing agriculture as the climate changes and the solutions that will allow them to adapt.
Sep 7, 2021 • 28min
The Scorching Growth of Solar
We talk with industry expert Jochen Wissmann about solar energy's scorching growth over the last decade and its bright future ahead.
Aug 31, 2021 • 25min
Now What? Making Sense of the Latest IPCC Report
The IPCC released their latest report in early August. Despite the sobering situation, there is still time for us to choose our climate future.
Aug 24, 2021 • 23min
The Race to 100% Renewable
As Congress debates approaches to decarbonize the power sector, we look at the state of renewable energy and what's needed to reach 100% carbon-free by 2035.
Aug 17, 2021 • 27min
EVs - Another Look Under the Hood
After years of dragging their feet, major auto manufacturers are making real investments in EVs.
Aug 6, 2021 • 27min
Plugging into the Future of Transportation
Going electric is shockingly easy these days and there are more reasons than ever to make the switch.
