Woodwell Climate Research Center

Not a Climate Scientist

Society EN ↓ 10 episodes

We talk with everyday Americans about the very real ways climate change is impacting our lives and livelihoods -- how they bring that into their daily work, and how we can all get in on the action without needing an advanced degree or a million bucks.

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Woodwell Climate Research Center

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Society

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

The Navy knows climate change is real: Ret. Vice Adm. Michael Franken 01.07.2026

Ret. Vice Adm. Michael Franken has commanded missile destroyers and says understanding—and slowing—our changing climate is critical to both preventing and winning conflicts.

Heat and homelessness in Las Vegas with Catrina Grigsby-Thedford 16.06.2026

Nearly 150 people experiencing homelessness died of extreme heat in Las Vegas in 2024. Advocate Catrina Grigsby-Thedford says planning for rising temps could save the lives of residents, visitors, and those experiencing homelessness.

The Ebola-climate link with Neil Vora 10.06.2026

After responding to the two largest Ebola outbreaks, disease detective Neil Vora switched jobs to focus on stopping deforestation – a shared cause of epidemics and climate change.

Introducing Not a Climate Scientist 04.06.2026

Climate conversations for the rest of us. Everyday Americans talk about the very real ways climate change is showing up in our lives and livelihoods.

Chef Jeni Wheeler: Waste not, want not, warm not 03.06.2026

This chef takes a bite out of the third largest source of greenhouse gases by turning would-be food waste into health meals for those in need.

Journalist Miles O'Brien: Make climate solutions a moonshot 20.05.2026

Journalist Miles O'Brien says we have the solutions we need, it's just a matter of making climate change as high a priority as space exploration.

Pediatrician Samantha Ahdoot: Win-wins for kids and climate 06.05.2026

Dr. Samantha Ahdoot talks the talk with patients in her office then walks the walk in her community, working on everything from gardens and bike paths to energy policy.

Rancher Jim Howell: Don't blame cows for climate change 15.04.2026

This real-life, modern-day cowboy says grazing lands can be climate solutions with some simple changes.

Climate Therapist Leslie Davenport: You're fine, the world is broken 14.04.2026

If you've felt anxiety or grief about climate change, you're far from alone. The fix is working on the world, as well as ourselves.

Fire Chief John Butler: Climate change is unavoidable 14.04.2026

As fires and floods get more extreme, fire rescue pros can't help but talk about climate change.

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