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

Exploring the repurposing of abandoned coal mines and power plants for renewable energy. Transitioning from coal to clean energy. The devastating impact of coal mining. The acceptance of solar energy in coal fields. Transitioning to solar energy in multi-story buildings. Transforming Superfund sites into solar farms. Ensuring environmental justice through clean energy transition. Achieving equitable outcomes through an equitable process.

A settlement for the largest civil penalty resulting from the Clean Air Act has just been reached. The EPA, DOJ and the State of California have agreed to a $1.7 billion fine for engine maker Cummins Inc. The fine is the result of Cummins being caught using “defeat devices” to fool emissions testers into thinking the engines pollute less than they really do. Does that sound familiar? It’s exactly what Volkswagen was caught doing nearly 10 years ago. VW and Cummins aren’t the only ones; it’s an industry wide problem. So how do we stop the deception? What have we learned since the infamous VW “Dieselgate” scandal? Guests: Rachel Muncrief, Acting Executive Director, ICCTHector De La Torre, Member, California Air Resources BoardMargo Oge, Former Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, U.S. EPAAlberto Ayala, Executive Director, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management DistrictSupport 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

Jane Fonda has spent the last several decades fighting for Indigenous peoples' rights, economic justice, LGBTQ rights, peace, gender equality and more. Now, she is devoting herself to the climate emergency, beginning with Fire Drill Fridays, the national movement to protest government inaction on climate change she started in October 2019. Through the Jane Fonda Climate PAC, she is focused on defeating political allies of the fossil fuel industry. At 85, Fonda continues to fight for the most vulnerable among us, consistently pointing out the intersection between the myriad of causes. What keeps the iconic Jane Fonda going strong? Revisit our discussion with this activist icon today.Guest:Jane Fonda, actor, activistSupport Climate One by going ad-free! Subscribe to our Patreon for just $5/month to get all future episodes free of ads, as well as opportunities to engage with Climate One staff and fellow listeners for episode discussions and live event streams.For show notes and related links, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices