Climate Optimists

We’ve all heard about the carbon emissions of buildings, but where do they come from and how do we reduce them? Building expert and engineer Jeff Rios explains.

Remember when we saved the ozone layer? Come along with us as we explore its similarities to the climate crisis and the lessons it can offer us.

Energy expert Thomas Mills joins us to explain the potential of rooftop solar in decarbonizing our grid as well as what to consider if you're looking to buy a system.

We've all heard about our carbon footprint, but have you wondered how much it really matters? Join us as we discuss its history, value, and relationship to advocacy.

Cathy Macdonald from the Nature Conservancy educates us on the power of nature to sequester carbon and what we need to do to maximize its potential.

As we move into the New Year, we reflect on the successes of 2021, what we need to accomplish in 2022, and setting resolutions to help get us there.

Fossil fuel companies have succeeded in delaying climate action for decades. Listen in as Kathy Mulvey from UCS exposes their tactics and solutions for responding.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come along as we explore the challenges facing agriculture as the climate changes and the solutions that will allow them to adapt.

We talk with industry expert Jochen Wissmann about solar energy's scorching growth over the last decade and its bright future ahead.

The IPCC released their latest report in early August. Despite the sobering situation, there is still time for us to choose our climate future.

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.

After years of dragging their feet, major auto manufacturers are making real investments in EVs.

Going electric is shockingly easy these days and there are more reasons than ever to make the switch.