Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast
Persephonica and Global Optimism
Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast is for anyone who is not ready to give up on making the world a better place. For unrivalled conversations with decision makers, visionary thinkers and a community of like-minded climate optimists, join former UN climate chief Christiana Figueres, political strategist Tom Rivett-Carnac and sustainable business consultant Paul Dickinson. Each week they make sense of all the top climate news stories, go behind the scenes at crucial talks and ensure you stay informed and inspired ahead of what is set to be the consequential year for climate action.As we approach the middle of the decisive decade for world emissions, and the 10 year anniversary of the Paris climate agreement, subscribe to Outrage + Optimism: The Climate Podcast And to see video content from the show, follow us on LinkedIn, on Instagram and X.Got a question? Send us a voice message.This is a Persephonica production for Global Optimism and is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 13, 2019 • 53min
34. A Live Conversation with Chris Anderson from TED
Tom has a in-depth conversation with Chris Anderson of TED and host of the TED Interview podcast. They speak on the history of The Paris Agreement and the ambition that TED has in the new global TEDCountdown initiative for 2020. "The Future We Choose" Pre-sales are available now. WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 6, 2019 • 41min
33. The Green Belt Movement with Wanjira Mathai
This week we have an inspiring conversation with Wanjira Mathai as she talks about The Green Belt Movement, the interconnection of sustainability, and how to combat corruption & greed. We discuss the announcement by the European Investment Bank to stop funding fossil fuels, how psychology professionals plan to work on climate change, and Paul takes us on his trip to the Magic Kingdom. "The Future We Choose" Pre-sales are available now. WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 28, 2019 • 38min
32. Closing the Emissions Gap with Patricia Espinosa
After a devastating UNEP Emissions Gap report details how governments are not doing enough to meet the 1.5C Paris Agreement target, Tom and Paul ask the question, "Can we still do this?" Later, Christiana joins her successor at the UNFCCC, Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa, for the scoop on what we should expect out of COP25 beginning Monday in Madrid. "The Future We Choose" Pre-sales are available now! WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2019 • 46min
31. How to Face The Mess We're in Without Going Crazy with Joanna Macy
As the US approaches Thanksgiving week, we quiet ourselves for an intimate interview with environmental activist, Buddhist scholar, and deep ecologist, Joanna Macy. She shares why we should suffer with the world as we experience the climate crisis, and why that's a tall order for our current political economy. But before that, Paul almost curses about how frustrating Bjorn Lomborg is, and Tom and Christiana share exciting details about their new book, "The Future We Choose" Pre-sale Available Now! WeChooseTheFuture.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 15, 2019 • 51min
30. Banking on the Climate with Mark Carney
This week we drop in to talk money with the Governor of The Bank of England, Mark Carney. Mark is leading the way on banking with the climate in mind, keeping banks accountable for investments towards a Net-Zero 2050. We also discuss the ramifications of the US withdrawing from The Paris Climate Agreement, and we find out why Paul has been intentionally watching Fox News. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 8, 2019 • 44min
29. The Sounds of Antarctica: A Sonic Expedition!
Back in January, Christiana set sail to Antarctica with Homeward Bound, A Global Leadership Initiative for Women with a STEMM background. This week, we play back her recordings, both interviews and immersive nature sounds, that take us on a sonic expedition of what it's really like at the southern most continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2019 • 40min
28. What a Great IKEA with Jesper Brodin
Tom and Christiana are in Costa Rica this week! They reminisce over their time at the UN and discuss how generating business ambition on climate led to national confidence in the Paris Agreement. Later on, Paul and Christiana talk with Jesper Brodin, CEO of IKEA. They get into circularity, clickable furniture, corporate responsibility, and why IKEA is on a mission to prove sustainability is good business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2019 • 40min
27. No Room for a Sinking Feeling with Hilda Heine
In our new format, this week Tom, Christiana, and Paul bring in what they're optimistic for or outraged by to kick things off. Later on, we talk with President Hilda Heine of The Marshall Islands. We hear how she had never aspired to be President, how optimism in the face of existential adversity is the only way, and why believing the best in humanity is still possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 18, 2019 • 48min
26. Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast with Jonathan Safran Foer
With a little too much going on in the world of climate change, we try something new this week with Christiana, Paul, and Tom each bringing something they are outraged by or optimistic for. Later, we hear from American novelist, Jonathan Safran Foer. His latest and greatest work, "We Are The Weather" is a fresh look at the climate crisis, with a challenge to start saving the planet with your breakfast. Think you're up for it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2019 • 51min
25. Going Beyond Meat with Ethan Brown
You've probably been seeing Beyond Meat showing up in your local grocery, your favorite restaurants, and major fast-food chains. But what exactly is it, and can it really help us solve the climate crisis? We talk with Ethan Brown, CEO of Beyond Meat about the truly miraculous innovation of Beyond Meat, and his ethics quest to "separate meat from animals." Also, Paul reveals his deep admiration and patronage for Beyond Burger in his debut interview and we ask him, " Paul, are you vegetarian?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
