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On behalf of the People of the State of California, Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against five of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, along with the lobbying organization American Petroleum Institute, for willfully misleading the public about climate change. How big a deal could this lawsuit be?Guest:Rob Bonta, California Attorney GeneralDid you enjoy this conversation? Wish you could've been there to see the full show? Tickets for the rest of SF Climate Week at Climate One are still available! Climate One hosts live events on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday in celebration of SF Climate Week, and we want you in the room. Join us!Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you’ll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord.  Join today for just $5/month.For show notes, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the impact of AI on the climate crisis, from optimizing energy systems to tracking greenhouse gas emissions. Exploring the massive energy consumption of AI, likened to whole countries, and how to balance its benefits with environmental costs. Guests share insights on Microsoft's AI strategy, transparency in climate negotiations, and the role of AI in combating climate misinformation.

In August 2022, Congress passed the biggest piece of climate legislation in our nation’s history: The Inflation Reduction Act, which put $400 billion into boosting the transition to a clean energy economy over the next ten years. The IRA has spurred companies to announce nearly $110 billion of investment in new factories to build EVs, batteries and renewable energy facilities. That’s driving investments, reshoring of manufacturing, and real change.This week we check in on the impact of the IRA in the last 18 months. What impact has the IRA really had on US emissions so far? Has the IRA distributed money to fulfill its climate justice initiatives? Guests:Trevor Houser, Partner, Rhodium GroupDanny Kennedy, CEO, New Energy NexusBineshi Albert, Former Co-Executive Director, Climate Justice AllianceThis piece also includes a reported feature from Emily Jones of WABE in Atlanta and Grist.Climate One will be celebrating SF Climate Week with a series of programs featuring California and the San Francisco Bay Area’s leading voices in policy, climate justice, and business. The week will showcase interviews with California Attorney General Rob Bonta, State Senators Nancy Skinner and Scott Wiener, and California Environmental Justice Association’s Energy Justice Director Mari Rose Taruc, among others, about the challenges and opportunities facing the nation’s innovation capital when it comes to addressing climate change. On Tuesday, Climate One will also be hosting an Action Lounge, where attendees will be able to join local climate and environmental organizations, apply for green jobs, and receive guidance from climate career coaches. See you there!Support Climate One by going ad-free! By subscribing to Climate One on Patreon, you’ll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and access to the Climate One Discord. Join today for just $5/month.For show notes and related links, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Elizabeth Kolbert discusses the challenges of climate change communication. Topics include balancing hope and despair, navigating climate uncertainties, human impact on extinctions, emotional toll of climate work, and exploring clean energy futures and activism.

Climate change means extreme weather, shifting landscapes, and generally more instability. More and more, you can feel the impacts of climate disruption in your wallets. Drought is pushing up the cost of candy and leading to shipping delays in the Panama Canal. Globally, researchers say climate could add one percent to inflation every year until 2035. The costs of car insurance, health insurance and property insurance are rising. And whether it’s tea in the morning or wine in the evening, disrupted climate patterns and extreme weather are making certain foods more expensive. This week, we unpack how climate change drives inflation. Guests:Nicholas Stern, IG Patel Chair of Economics and Government, London School of EconomicsJeremy Porter, Head of Climate Implications Research, First Street FoundationAvery Ellfeldt, Reporter, E&E NewsLea Borkenhagen, Senior Vice President, EDF+BusinessSupport Climate One by going ad-free! By joining Climate One on Patreon, you’ll receive exclusive access to all future episodes free of ads, opportunities to connect with fellow Climate One listeners, and even periodic engagements with Climate One staff. Join today for just $5/month.For show notes and related links, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The podcast discusses the increasing threat of climate change, forcing cities to transform and millions to move. People are starting to relocate to climate-proof places. The emotional struggle of deciding to stay or leave is explored, along with personal connections to place amidst climate challenges. Climate migration to Duluth, Minnesota is highlighted, showing how cities are becoming a refuge. The complexities of climate-induced migration and challenges faced by communities are discussed. The podcast also addresses the crisis of welcome in receiving countries and explores legal pathways for climate refugees seeking asylum.

Exploring the power of conversations in addressing climate change, bridging gaps through understanding differing viewpoints, using persuasion for societal change, navigating inclusivity in advocacy, countering climate misinformation, spotting misinformation through critical thinking, and challenging climate change denial with truthful messaging.

Kumi Naidoo, a renowned activist, shares his journey from anti-apartheid activism in South Africa to climate leadership. The podcast discusses the power of artivism, individual activism, and coalitions in fighting climate change. It also highlights the importance of inclusive clean energy transitions and emotional connections in climate advocacy.

Discover new ways to combat climate change beyond the basics like recycling. Learn about reducing meat consumption, influencing workplace policies, and the power of collective action. Explore individual and community efforts to address the climate crisis, emphasizing the interconnected nature of personal actions and systemic change.

When most people hear the phrase renewable energy, they imagine fields full of solar panels or giant spinning wind turbines. But another source may be heating up: geothermal. Twenty years ago it was thought that geothermal could provide at most 10% of any given area’s electricity, and only in very limited regions. There were also environmental concerns about depleting groundwater. But new technological advances may have unlocked the potential for scalable geothermal energy just about anywhere. And in a bit of irony, those technological advances came from the oil and gas industry.Guests: Amanda Kolker, Laboratory Program Manager for Geoscience and Geothermal Technologies, NRELJamie Beard, founder of Project InnerSpaceLauren McLean, Mayor of BoiseContributing Producer: David CondosFor show notes and related links, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices