50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast

Adam and Katie return to coverage of London Climate Action Week with a lively, optimistic episode that dives into the intersection of climate, health and technology. They set the scene with World Cup vibes before Adam shares his on‑the‑ground experience judging the Health in Climate hackathon — a fast, furious weekend of teams building working AI‑enabled prototypes to tackle real health risks from...

This episode of 50 Shades of Green takes you straight into the heat — literally and figuratively — of London Climate Action Week. Hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran unpack a timely, wide‑ranging discussion hosted by Climate Group on energy efficiency, electrification, cooling, finance and the role of technology in closing the gap between climate ambition and execution. From sweaty conference rooms...

On this episode of Fifty Shades of Green, Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran dive into the intersection of theatre and climate with Molly Braverman, Executive Director of the Broadway Green Alliance. If you love Broadway — or care about practical climate action — this conversation reveals how the theatrical world backstage and onstage is being transformed to reduce emissions, cut waste, and inspire audi...

In this episode of 50 Shades of Green Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran speak with Betsy Apple, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Global Climate Legal Defense (CliDef). Betsy — a longtime human-rights lawyer who has worked across Africa, Asia and beyond — explains why legal protection for climate defenders is now essential, how CliDef operates in difficult and dangerous environments, and what ordina...

Katie and Adam kick off this episode with their usual warm banter (groundhogs, hay fever, and gardening included) before diving into a seriously inspiring conversation with Sam Elfmont, Director of Response at World Central Kitchen (WCK) — José Andrés’ disaster-response outfit that gets food to people fast when climate-driven storms, floods, fires and conflicts strike.   Sam walks us through...

In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, hosts Adam and Katie chat with Cecilia Brenner, Managing Director of Design for Good, about how design skills are being mobilized globally to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Design for Good is a global non-profit that convenes a global alliance of companies, design schools and NGOs to co-create open-source solutions for real community problems. C...

In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, Adam and Katie sit down with Jamil Wine, founder of the Hazelwood Network, for a wide‑ranging conversation about climate finance and climate tech—from the fast‑moving innovation hubs of the Middle East to the practical realities of scaling solutions in vulnerable countries. Jamil traces his accidental entry into climate work, explains why regions like the Gul...

On this episode of 50 Shades of Green hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanagren interview Jennifer Hinton, co‑founder of Carve Designs, about building a performance swimwear brand rooted in sustainability. Jennifer explains how Carve developed recycled‑bottle and natural‑blend fabrics (including coconut‑infused blends), the challenges of recyclable swim materials, and the company’s shift from local manuf...

As we prepare for Smart and Sustainable Mobility Week, where cities showcase their progress on clean transportation and identify the steps needed to advance effective mobility policies in their region, we're joined by the Québec Government Office in New York and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) to take us through the agenda and identify how, why and where companies, trans...

Recorded live at the US Leaders Forum in Washington, D.C., this special episode of 50 Shades of Green dives into one of the biggest questions shaping climate action today: can the “abundance” narrative unlock real progress—or is it just another buzzword? Featuring a live debate moderated by The Spectator ’s Ben Clerkin, this episode brings together leaders from across politics, business, and clima...

What does effective climate action look like in a conservative state, and how can clean energy actually save people money? In this episode of 50 Shades of Green , host Phil sits down with Sarah Wright , Founder of Utah Clean Energy , for a wide-ranging conversation on practical, people-centered climate solutions. Drawing on her background in geology and public health, Sarah explains why Utah Clean...

In this episode of 50 Shades of Green , we’re joined by Peter Colavito , Executive Director of Invest in Our Future (IOF) , to explore how community-led clean energy deployment can unlock economic opportunity while accelerating climate action. Peter shares how IOF bridges the gap between policy and project implementation , ensuring federal clean energy investments like those from the Inflation Red...

What does it take to protect the Amazon when your life is on the line? In this powerful episode of 50 Shades of Green , we sit down with Academy Award–winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and forest guardian and co-director Chelsea Greene to talk about their urgent new documentary, WE ARE GUARDIANS . The film follows Indigenous leaders, activists, and even loggers caught inside the world’s most danger...

Methane is one of the most powerful - and overlooked - drivers of climate change. In this episode of 50 Shades of Green , we sit down with Ken Alex , former senior policy advisor to California Governor Jerry Brown and current leader at UC Berkeley’s Center for Law, Energy and the Environment (CLEE) , to explore why methane reduction is one of the fastest ways to slow global warming. Ken shares how...

Wildfires are reshaping North America and the future of our forests. In this episode, we sit down with Grant Canary , CEO of Mast Reforestation , to explore how climate tech, biomass burial, and large‑scale reforestation can turn wildfire destruction into long‑term carbon removal. Grant shares why fixing the atmosphere is “the problem all other problems report to,” and how Mast rebuilds forests fa...

Maryland is reshaping what climate leadership looks like — not just through bold targets, but through the dollars that bring those targets to life. In this episode of Fifty Shades of Green , we sit down with Secretary Serena McIlwain of the Maryland Department of the Environment to explore how the state is embedding climate action into its budgeting system and building a government where climate i...

Miami isn't just a cautionary tale, it's becoming a blueprint. In this episode of 50 Shades of Green , we sit down with David Duckenfield , Executive Director of Miami Climate 365 , to explore how South Florida is tackling its most urgent climate threats head-on. From sunny day flooding and saltwater intrusion through porous limestone, to the world's first Chief Heat Officer and Miami's newly desi...

In this episode of 50 Shades of Green , we sit down with Cora Wyent , Head of Research & Data Science at Rewiring America , the US' leading electrification nonprofit, to demystify one of the most impactful climate and cost‑saving technologies available today: heat pumps . Cora breaks down: What a heat pump is and how it works as a highly efficient, two‑in‑one heating and cooling system How ele...

This week on 50 Shades of Green , we sit down with Nicole Bagliore from CUNY to break down how the university is actively building the next generation of the green workforce. We dive into: • How students are stepping directly into real climate and clean energy roles • The skills employers want right now • Why any job - from business to trades - can become a green job • New opportunities in battery...

How can people get involved in climate action at the local level? And how does local action move the needle on emission reduction? In the latest 50 Shades of Green, we speak to Jack Hanson, Executive Director of Run on Climate , to explore the pivotal role local governments play in advancing innovative solutions across areas like building standards, zoning, energy efficiency, and sustainable mobil...

In the latest episode of 50 Shades of Green , we talk with Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest , New York City’s first and largest food rescue and food distribution organization . We dive into how food rescue , food waste diversion , and sustainable supply chain practices come together at City Harvest, from farm and production to procurement, logistics, and last‑mile delivery. Their work keeps mil...

Anticipation vs. adaptation? In the latest 50 Shades of Green, learn how Greenlanders deal with the everyday realities of a changing climate and its far reaching impacts from ecosystems to economies. We speak with Dr. Mark Nuttall , Professor and Henry Marshall Tory Chair in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Alberta, about his extensive research in Northwest Greenland and the rip...

How are countries across the Global South approaching sustainable mobility and what can we learn from their implementation? In this episode, we speak with Cyriac Joseph. Cyriac offers a top-down overview on the e-mobility landscape across several different countries including India, Brazil, and South Africa, and provides insight on how these countries are moving the needle on climate action smart...

What makes Costa Rica stand out in the e-mobility scene? In this episode, our host Phil Kehoe speaks with Silvia Rojas, Executive Director of the Costa Rica sustainable mobility organization ASOMOVE , to provide a breakdown on how the Central American country made such significant progress on their climate goals. Then, co-host Adam Lake joins the discussion for some insight and analysis on Costa R...

How do we solve NYC's most pressing climate challenges? We sat down with Shaina Horowitz from the New York Climate Exchange to explore how an exchange of ideas and dialogue on Governor's Island is driving forward progress on solving these issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.