Climate Correction™ Podcast

In this podcast episode, we ha ve the privilege of interviewing Rafe Pomerance, an influential environmentalist and climate advocate , as he discussed his groundbreaking work with the Global Warming Mitigation Project beginning in the 197 0 s.  Pomerance's journey into climate advocacy began during his time as a political appointee in the U.S. Department of State, where he became deeply concerned...

Introduction:   Welcome to another exciting episode of Climate Correction Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the latest trends and developments in the world of clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs). We shine a spotlight on Florida's efforts to expand its EV charging infrastructur e   and explore the crucial role played by the Electrification Coalition in driving this expansion. Join us as w...

Sarah Newman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network, which she started in Spring 2021. Prior to this, Newman worked in the impact media space for many years, including a stint at Participant Media. During her time in the industry, Sarah worked on campaigns for films such as Contagion, Food, Inc ., The Cove , and Heather Booth: Changing the World . She joins us t...

In this episode,  Charles 'Chad' Holliday, former Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell, discusses the seven hardest to abate energy sectors. He shares his insights on the challenges these sectors face and potential solutions to achieve a net-zero carbon future.   Chad starts by talking about the seven hardest-to-abate energy sectors, which include heavy-duty transport, aviation, shipping, cement, steel,...

Most of us have defining moments that made us fall in love with the world, space, and the environment. It is most often this love and connection that starts us on a path for sustainability and activism against climate change. Dorian Janney is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for NASA's Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission and in today's episode she shares her story and the science...

Today's episode features an informed conversation about the Inflation Reduction Act with Dr. Frances Colón, Senior Director of International Climate Policy for the Center for American Progress. Recorded April 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Overview ·        The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) (poorly named but our big climate plan!) has $369 billion in funding for climate and clean energy, making it t...

Today, we are joined by Dr. Meenakshi Chabba, Ecosystem and Resilience Scientist at the Everglades Foundation . She will be discussing her advanced knowledge of Everglades ecosystem science and resilience planning for South Florida's natural and built environment. She is particularly passionate about how restoration efforts in the Everglades and decision-making around them can impact ecological an...

Climate change is affecting the foods we love and need for their nutritional value, including some of Florida's favorites such as the Cuban Sandwich, fried gator bites, key lime pie, and the Rum Runner. Using foods and drinks like these is an exceptional way to tell the climate change story and get the attention of everyone. After all, we all eat to live. Rising temperatures, how, when, and where...

This session from the Climate Correction ™ Live event features Luis Tineo , Program Manager of the Climate Change Group for the World Bank . In this session, Luis answers the question, "Does climate change matter for development?" His work seeks to understand how the risks associated with climate change will affect poverty, prosperity, and equity in developing countries.   In this episode , you wi...

This panel will discuss the health impacts of climate change, with a focus on the effects of extreme heat.  It will be moderated by Bonnie Schneider, Founder of Weather & Wellness LLC and author of the book "Taking the Heat: How Climate Change is Affecting Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and What You Can Do About It." (Simon & Schuster). Bonnie's expert panelists are Shauna Junco, Pharm .D., BCPS, a Cli...

Experiences, Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future for All.   Wendy Oliver, Program Director VoLo Foundation   Daniel Gibson , Regional Vice President - Miami, Allegany Franciscan Ministries   Andi Allen , State Director, Best Buddies   Andi Allen is the State Director of Best Buddies in Florida where she works with a team of 41 employees to enhance the lives of those living wit...

Reducing food waste is increasingly being recognized as an effective and non-controversial solution to reduce GHG emissions; ease pressure on land and water ecosystems used for food production; and alleviate global food insecurity. WWF's national Food Waste Warriors program has landed in  Orlando, and aims to inspire local K-12 students to take the lead in developing a more circular food system.  ...

As Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida, the majority of the residents at Babcock Ranch chose to shelter in place.  The resilient design of their town was about to be put to the ultimate test.   Despite massive devastation in surrounding communities – damage at Babcock Ranch was minimal. Residents never lost power. They never lost water. They never lost internet .   And luck had nothing to...

Local governments in the Southeast face numerous challenges and barriers to advancing their sustainability and climate action priorities. This session will specifically focus on how SSDN is helping local governments build internal capacity to achieve climate-related goals, including participating in state-level policy forums and accessing federal funding to resource these activities. Southeast Sus...

Historically, Florida has been slow to transition to clean energy, seemingly captive to the clout of utilities and the fossil fuel industry. But with solar costs dropping and federal dollars on the way, hear the latest about where the Sunshine State is on capturing cost - effective energy efficiency, solar, battery storage , and how we stack up on electrifying transportation.    Speakers   Susan G...

VoLo Foundation welcomes you to Climate Correction™ Conference 2023! Our Emcee John Morales gets us started. Ashley Van Stone, Sustainability Manager City of Orlando offers a warm welcome to 200+ attendees. VoLo Foundation's Trustees and Founders, David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel, welcome everyone and remind us of the Foundation's mission and vision . Dawn Shirreffs, Florida Director of Enviro...

In this final episode of Season 2 of Climate Correction Podcast, we're coming to you live from our offices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.    Today, it's my pleasure to introduce our talented and very diverse team. Just for fun, this episode is presented in Spanglish. We sat down for a casual conversation and each person shared why he or she is passionate about working for climate solutions. We also ta...

Climate change stands to shake up the way we live, and the costs associated with maintaining our lifestyles. Climate change will introduce challenges in all the top polling topics of 2022, and as such, it is a threat multiplier, but it is also an opportunity multiplier. It will spur new industries with the potential to create new jobs. This is key and would not happen without such an overwhelming...

Amy Harder is the Executive Editor of Cipher by Breakthrough Energy . Cipher is an online climate news source backed by Bill Gates. Amy is a journalist well-known for her ability to break down complex energy and climate issues, and communicate truth in digestible and easy-to-understand ways. Amy also worked for Axios at its inception in 2017 and has worked with the Wall Street Journal. While origi...

A Chief Sustainability Officer's job is to generate, provide, and initiate an organization's policies and actions regarding sustainability.  At General Motors , this task has been taken on by  Kristen   Siemen . As the CSO for GM ,  Kristen   Siemen has direct insight and knowledge of the current direction, future plans, and their commitment to fighting climate change. In January 2021, GM committe...

Representative Anna Eskamani flipped her legislative seat in 2018 and was re-elected in 2020. She has declared her candidacy for the Democratic party race scheduled for August 23, 2022. Rep. Eskamani has made pledges to not take money from fossil fuel companies and has a strong presence in the climate change community in Florida. She has continuously pushed for climate change bills and has not sto...

Today I am joined by Dawn Shirreffs from Environmental Defense Fund . As EDF's Florida Director, she works to integrate, enhance and scale the impact of EDF's scientists and economists in Florida. She works with a growing Florida-based team to mobilize key influencers and constituencies to reach and build relationships with members of Congress and key in-state constituencies. Highlighting links fr...

From Florida Climate Week 2022 - https://floridaclimateweek.org/ Quality parks and green spaces are a fundamental requirement for sustaining healthy, equitable, and climate resilient communities. Importantly, natural solutions help people translate climate concern into real, close-to-home opportunities to act on climate. In addition, climate conservation provides a range of other benefits from coa...

Ashley Hollern is an experienced teacher, educational technology expert, and STEM professional. She is also the Founder of Authentic Exploration Matters . She has taken a stance on teaching educators how to weave up-to-date climate science and solutions into curriculums to arm the current generation of youth to be aware of the climate problem that will challenge their future. She encourages them a...

After running a public and media relations firm for 12 years, Carlos Curbelo got involved in his community in 2010 with the Miami-Dade County School Board. In 2014, he was elected to Congress and served until January 2019. Congressman Carlos Curbelo represented Florida's 26th Congressional District. In Congress, Carlos Curbelo was often ranked as one of the most bipartisan members. Being a child o...