Climate Optimists

While pressure is mounting for Biden to declare climate change a national emergency, what would it actually mean and is it a viable plan b? We set out to find answers.

Listen in as climate scientist Lisa Schipper breaks down the complex topic of climate adaptation including what it is, why it matters and the keys to getting it right.

Listen in as Chris Dennett from Tofurky educates us on the benefits of meat alternatives, the exciting growth underway, and what's needed to unlock their full potential.

Eric Bjorling from Trek Bicycle joins us to explain the rapid growth in e-bikes, their promise as a climate solution and why we should all be riding one.

Experts agree we need to cut emissions 50% by 2030 to avoid a climate tipping point but what’s behind the target and is it achievable? Tune in as we explore the answer.

It's generated both praise and controversy but what is the Green New Deal actually? What impact has it had? Is it a viable climate solution? We set off to find out.

Jamie Dow from Electrek provides an update on the electric vehicle revolution underway, what's needed to accelerate it and his advice to first time EV buyers.

Join us as energy storage expert Jason Burwen educates us on the latest advances in storage and why they're a critical part of breaking our dependance on fossil fuels.

It turns out knowing how others think about climate change is a key part of being able to solve it. Eric Fine from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication explains.

We sit down with frequent Climate Optimists co-host Thomas Mills to get his perspective on the recent Australian election and its implications for climate change.

In the global race to phase out fossil fuels, offshore wind offers huge potential. Join us as Walt Musial from the National Renewable Energy Lab explains.

Boosting corn-based ethanol production might help gas prices, but is it really a benefit to the climate? Tune in as we explore the pros and cons of this gas alternative.

Listen in as Zach Stein from Carbon Collective explains divestment, its importance, and why it makes sense from both an environmental and financial perspective.

Want to fight climate change and put money back in your pocket? Tune in as we explore home energy consumption and the biggest opportunities for becoming more efficient.

Christina Starr from the Environmental Investigation Agency shines a light on the climate dangers of refrigerants called HFCs and the solutions we have to address them.

Carbon capture is a climate solution with huge potential. Join us as Hanne Rolen of Aker Carbon Capture explains what it is, how it works & what's needed to scale it.

Global climate justice isn't a "nice to have". It's imperative if we want to avoid having the world's most vulnerable bearing the brunt of a crisis they didn't create.

Oregon State Senator Lew Frederick educates us on the unique challenges communities of color face with climate change and what can be done to address them.

Recent auction of offshore wind leases broke records and sets stage for U.S. to finally ramp up offshore capacity.

Although the road to justice can be a long one, the fight to hold big oil accountable for the damage they've caused just scored two victories.

Tune in as we explore how Russia's invasion of Ukraine could impact our transition away from fossil fuels

Eliminating air travel's emissions won't be easy, but the work to get there is already in-flight. Join us as sustainable aviation expert Mike Wolcott explains.

Many of us are dedicated recyclers, but is it a distraction from bigger issues like climate change? And what, if any, does recycling do to reduce carbon emissions?

Climate solution entrepreneur Axel Reinaud explains how waste plant matter can be converted into a substance that stores carbon, generates energy, and improves the soil!

As more people invest in cryptocurrency hoping to get rich quickly, we take a look at its climate impacts. The results may surprise you.