Climate Correction™ Podcast

Florida agriculture quietly underpins everyday life in the Sunshine State, shaping everything from grocery prices and water quality to how communities bounce back after a hurricane. In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, host Shannon  Maganiezin  sits down with the team behind the newly released  report ,  Voices  of Florida Farmers: Building a Circular  Bioeconomy ,  to  explore how t...

Season 6 | Episode 135 Episode Title: When the Grid Goes Down: Decarbonizing Disaster Response When disaster strikes, most people see only devastation. Will Heegaard, founding director of The Footprint Project, sees an opportunity. His perspective was shaped by his work as a paramedic deploying solar refrigeration during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa with International Medical Corps, and by ha...

Hospitals exist to protect human health, yet they sit squarely on the front lines of climate risk. They are among the most energy-intensive buildings in our economy, operating 24/7 with zero tolerance for  failure. The  healthcare sector itself is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.  A difficult paradox  emerges : how do you care for people without contributing to the very condi...

Season 6, Episode: 133 Peatlands 101 - Florida's Hidden Climate Superpower In this episode, we're joined by two leading scientists from The Nature Conservancy to explore one of the most under-recognized natural climate solutions on the planet: peatlands. Catherine Fitzgerald, global lead for peatlands at The Nature Conservancy, brings a wealth of expertise in unlocking equitable and durable opport...

In this special episode of Climate Correction Podcast, we celebrate the power of student-led climate innovation and announce the 2026 VoLo VISTA Award Winners. The VISTA Award, created by VoLo Foundation, recognizes students who exemplify leadership, vision, innovation, sustainability, technology, and action-oriented climate solutions. This year's winning project does all of that and more. We are...

February 2026 | Season 6, Episode 131 The Road after COP30 Starts in the Ocean In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we explore why the future of climate action, food security, and biodiversity is inseparable from the ocean. The conversation centers on the growing recognition that fish, seaweed, and other aquatic foods are not just economic resources, but climate-smart nutrition solut...

In this episode of the Climate Correction™ Podcast,  we're  joined by  Leneita  Fix, founding leader and  executive director of The Reef Institute, one  of Florida and the Caribbean's most important hubs for coral rescue, restoration, and ocean literacy.  Leneita  shares how The Reef Institute's groundbreaking  Rescue to Reef  model is transforming the future of coral conservation through a full-s...

  In this special holiday episode of  Climate Correction Podcast , we welcome Dr. Pablo Ribeiro Dias, co-founder and chief technology officer at SOLARCYCLE , a pioneering, tech-driven recycling company producing sustainable, domestic materials at scale for the solar industry. Dr. Dias is a world-renowned researcher in solar PV module and e-waste recycling technologies . He leads innovation in high...

Show notes for this episode come from an article that has been republished with approval from the author, Carlos Roa. See the original article here .    As billions of garments end up in landfills each year, Catherine Valdivieso's SwapCo app makes sustainable fashion simple by helping users "swipe, match and swap" clothes while curbing overconsumption this holiday season     By Carlos Roa     Acco...

What if clean energy wasn't just about powering our homes, but about powering opportunity ? My guest today believes renewable energy can be the bridge to economic justice, workforce empowerment, and a more inclusive future. On this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast , I'm joined by Erica Mackie, P.E. , co-founder and Co-CEO of GRID Alternatives , the nonprofit that has turned solar into a t...

In this episode of the Climate Correction ™ Podcast, we o pen the door to a conversation typically held behind closed doors. I sit down with someone who ha s spent decades in the rooms where financial decisions are made and where the impact of climate change is becoming impossible to ignore.   Our guest is Steven M. Rothstein, the founding m anaging d irector of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainab...

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we're joined by Lewis Pugh , the UN Patron of the Oceans, endurance swimmer, and founder of the Lewis Pugh Foundation . He joins us for an inspiring conversation about courage, the climate, and the power of the human spirit.   Lewis is known for his record-setting swims in the world's most extreme environments , from the North Pole to Antarctica a...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Climate Correction Podcast , we're joined by award-winning filmmaker Ashley Stokes, whose work stands at the intersection of storytelling, environmental consciousness, and emotional honesty. Ashley recently completed G ood Natured , a powerful and personal documentary that invites viewers into her journey to understand the state of our plane t and to...

In this special episode of the Climate Correction Podcast , host Shannon Maganiezin welcomes Thais Lopez Vogel, co-founder of VoLo Foundation, and TV host Zay Harding to celebrate the launch of The Visioneers with Zay Harding , now airing on CBS WKND and CBS.com. This groundbreaking new show is produced by Hearst Media Production Group in exclusive partnership with VoLo Foundation.    They dive in...

Tune in to Climate Correction™ - Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO Institute, an engaging panel discussion recorded live and featuring esteemed climate advocates Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Nicole Gazo, and Ellen Siegel, moderated by Shannon Maganiezin. This session explores effective strategies for transforming public perception and fostering community engagement in climate action. Yoca Arditi-Rocha...

Talking Climate Across the Aisle with Kathleen Biggins, Founder of C-Change Conversations In this episode, we're joined by Kathleen Biggins, founder and president of C-Change Conversations , a nonprofit committed to fostering non-partisan, science-based conversations about climate change. Kathleen shares her journey from journalism and healthcare to climate communication and how she and her bipart...

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast , we welcome back Chris Castro, Founding Director, Executive Vice President, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Climate First Bank . Chris has spent his career advancing sustainability, clean energy, and climate action at every level—from local government to federal leadership and now in the private sector.   Joining us just days after leaving his...

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast , we're excited to welcome Tonmoy Ghosh, a Master's student in the Department of Civil Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Tonmoy's journey into environmental engineering began with a deep passion for improving the quality of our environment and leaving a better planet for future generations. Tonmoy shares...

  In this compelling episode of the Cl imate Correction Podcast, we sit down with Nathaniel Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), to explore the current state of the climate crisis and the opportunities that lie ahead.   Nat kicks off by addressing the alarming climate records set over the past 18 months , from unprecedented global temperature increases to devas...

In this episode of the Climate Correction podcast, we are excited to feature Stanley Wang as part of our Summer Youth Activist series. Stanley, a recent graduate of William & Mary with a major in Economics and a minor in Mathematics, shares his journey from college volunteer to anti-poverty advocate in Boston.  Drawing on his  background in the Citizens Climate Lobby  as well as  the Carbon Fee an...

Climate Correction Podcast – How the Skies Are Changing   In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast , we explore the evolving skies and their impact on air travel, featuring firsthand insights from experienced pilot Anthony Giuffre. As climate change intensifies, so do its effects on aviation. Anthony shares his observations of increasing turbulence, the need for longer runways, and the ri...

Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays with Ernie Shea   In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we dive into the Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays initiative with Ernie Shea, President of Solutions from the Land. The conversation underscores the critical role of sustainable agriculture in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preserving Florida's aquatic resources. Erni...

Podcast Description: Welcome to Climate Correction, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to the climate crisis. In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Brodie, the visionary founder of Rain . Since its inception in 2019, Rain has been at the forefront of using autonomous technology to tackle one of the most pressing climate challenges: wildfires. Max shares the inspiration beh...

Today's guest is Sofia Leon, Climate Innovation and Fundraising Lead for The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter.  She joined the organization in 2017 and splits her time between the philanthropy and climate strategy teams. She is the critical leader and relationship builder in connecting donors and partners with the TNC staff, related to the Florida chapter's climate and fundraising efforts. She...

Welcome to the second episode of our Youth Activist Series on the Climate Correction Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Sean Schrader, a 22-year-old from Clearwater, Florida, joining us. Sean is in the final year of his MBA program at the University of South Florida and has been deeply involved in sustainability efforts throughout the Tampa Bay region. Sean has served as the District Office M...