๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ค๐จ๐ฉ-๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐, ๐๐ก๐๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ช๐๐ก ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฉ ๐ ๐จ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐๐ง๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ 8 ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฅ๐ก๐ช๐จ ๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ก๐ ๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ? Climate+ Podcast #76 has the answers! Join me for a fascinating conversation with Deepesh Rathore, founder and head of research at InsightEV, as they explore the transformative world of electric two-wheelers and urban mobility. Deepesh shares critical insights into India's rapidly evolving electric vehicle market, revealing how a country of 1.4 billion people is navigating the transition from traditional internal combustion scooters and motorcycles to smart, connected electric alternatives. Electric two-wheelers are reshaping personal transportation in one of the world's most dynamic markets.
E2W, Electric mobility, Urban mobility, Personal ransportation, India, subcontinent, Africa, Indonesia, Philippines, Global South, Emerging markets, innovation, climate tech, powergrid, infrastructure, Renewables, energy, Manufacturing, Connected vehicles, Environment, Climate, Carbon, emissions, climate change, pollution, EJ, environmental justice, Climatesolutions, Sustainability, impact, Climate funds, Commutation, Public transportation, speed and scale
๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ก๐ ๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ๐๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ก ๐ก๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ? It's epsiode #75 of Climate+ Podcast with guest Phoebe Tan, co-founder of Taelor, a men's clothing rental service that's revolutionizing how we think about our wardrobes and tackling one of the world's most wasteful industries. The conversation explores the stark reality of fashion waste, where the average American throws away 81 pounds (37 kg!) of clothing annually, and dives into how Taelor's model extends garment lifecycles while reducing environmental impact. Phoebe reveals fascinating insights about changing consumer behavior, the true cost and value of our clothing, and her vision for making circular fashion accessible through both direct-to-consumer and B2B partnerships. It's an inspiring look at how innovation and sustainability can transform not just our closets, but our entire approach to consumption.
Circular fashion, AI in fashion, sustainable supply chain, rental and resale, fashion industry transformation, environmental impact, fast fashion, slow fashion, fashion tech, Phoebe Tan
๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐, ๐ผ๐, ๐๐๐ข๐ค๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐จ, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ฅ๐ค๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ง๐๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฉ, ๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ'๐ฉ ๐๐ช๐จ๐ฉ ๐ ๐ก๐ช๐ญ๐ช๐ง๐ฎ โ ๐๐ฉ'๐จ ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ. Join Climate+ Podcast for a conversation with Ebenezar Wikina, Nigerian civic advocate and founder of the Rivers 2050 Vision, as we explore why short-term political and economic cycles are failing us and how we can design the futures we actually want to see. Ebenezer shares insights from his groundbreaking work bringing together everyone from five-year-olds to policymakers to co-create a 25-year development blueprint for Nigeria's Rivers State, demonstrating that future thinking starts with asking the right questions today. Whether you're a policy analyst, business leader, educator, or concerned citizen, discover why developing a futurist mindsetโthe ability to anticipate change, envision alternatives, and take strategic actionโmay be the most critical skill for navigating our unprecedented Climate+ World.
futurism, climate change, policy, Nigeria, Rivers 2050, youth advocacy, participatory planning, sustainable development, governance, community engagement
๐๐๐๐ฉ'๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ -- ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง -- ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐๐๐จ, ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ ๐จ๐ค๐ก๐๐ง ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐จ, ๐ค๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ค๐ข๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐จ๐ค๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ค๐๐๐ก ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ๐? In this enlightening episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with climate communications expert Cyriac Joseph to explore the transformative potential of electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. They dive into the intricacies of how these innovations not only offer solutions to climate challenges but also create significant economic opportunities, particularly in the Global South. Cyriac shares insights on the importance of decentralizing energy systems and empowering communities, emphasizing that the shift towards electrification can lead to sustainable development and improved public health outcomes. Tune in as they discuss the rapid advancements in battery technology, the implications of increased accessibility to clean energy, and the vital role of local initiatives in driving decarbonization. Whether you're passionate about climate action or simply curious about the future of transportation, this episode offers a compelling perspective on harnessing innovation for a more equitable and sustainable world. Donโt miss outโsubscribe to Climate+ Podcast and join the conversation today!
Electric Vehicle (EV) Two-wheeler EV BYD Blade Battery Battery Swapping Charging Infrastructure India EV Market Africa EV Adoption Global South Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Decarbonization Air Quality Energy Independence Gig Economy Urban Mobility
๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ช๐ข ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐จ๐จ๐๐๐๐ก ๐ผ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐จ, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐๐๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ? Check out Climate+ Podcast #72 with Alayna Van Dervort Wagner for more: + Quantum computing won't replace classical AI, but will augment it - specifically for solving "high complex multivariable optimization challenges" + The biggest barrier is structural, not technical - The problem isn't the technology itself, but rather how organizations (particularly universities and industries) are structured with siloed decision-making + We need to design for convergence NOW - Rather than waiting 3-5 years to see what happens with quantum technology, we must start designing systems that integrate quantum and classical computing together immediately + Psychological shifts are necessary - There's a need to move beyond reactive, "tick the box" approaches and blissful unawareness toward more proactive problem-solving, especially given that climate challenges are "outgrowing us rapidly"
climate infrastructure, AI, natural systems, data centers, quantum shift, universities, climate action, philanthropy, climate literacy, environmental impact
๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐จ๐ฉ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฃ'๐ฉ ๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐จ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐จ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ค๐ข๐๐ ๐ค๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐ฉ๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ? Check out Climate+ Podcast episode #70 with Steven Clarke, Program Director for Climate and Energy at Ceres, Inc., to explore how clean energy and decarbonization have become not just environmental imperatives, but smart business strategies. Aligning purpose and prosperity, Steven reveals how sectors from steel manufacturing to electric vehicles are discovering that sustainable technologies aren't just greener, they're more competitive, cost-effective, and economically productive than legacy alternatives.
climate change, clean energy, emissions reduction, sustainable development, energy transition, global south, investment opportunities, policy framework, decarbonization, climate justice
๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฃ'๐ฉ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ค๐ง๐จ ๐๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐จ๐จ๐๐๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ค๐ช๐๐ โ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ 40 ๐ข๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ ๐ผ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ฃ๐จ, ๐ช๐ง๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ง๐๐๐ก ๐จ๐ค๐ก๐ช๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ? Climate+ Podcast #70 goes right to the OG of climate communications, David Fenton, for hard-hitting analysis and actionable insights! + the historical context and evolution of climate messaging, the disconnect between NGOs and the public + the importance of effective communication strategies + the roles of fear and hope in climate advocacy, the necessity of climate literacy + the political landscape surrounding climate action
climate communication, environmental messaging, public engagement, climate literacy, climate action, NGOs, fear and hope, political landscape, climate solutions, moral framework
๐พ๐ค๐ฃ๐จ๐๐๐๐ง ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ค๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐ช๐จ๐ ... Or, ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ โ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ ๐น๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐? Check out episode #69 of Climate+ Podcast with lifecycle analysis expert guest John Beath of John Beath Environmental, LLC! Highlights include ... ๐พ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ผ๐จ๐จ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ผ๐๐ค๐ช๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ Lifecycle analysis often reveals counterintuitive results, with the biggest environmental impacts frequently occuring upstream in raw material extraction and processing, downstream in consumer use patterns, and in unexpected places like transportation or packaging. ๐๐๐ "๐๐จ๐ ๐๐๐๐จ๐" ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ The toothbrush example perfectly illustrates this inquiry: the impact isn't primarily in manufacturing the toothbrush โ it's in the hot water consumers use while brushing. In fact, the "use phase" often dominates total lifecycle impact, so we need to think beyond the factory gate.
life cycle analysis, sustainability, circular economy, environmental impact, supply chain emissions, carbon footprint, recycling, human behavior, energy efficiency, consulting
๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ฅ๐ค๐ง๐๐ฉ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐๐ซ๐ค๐ก๐ซ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ช๐ง๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ฉ ๐ฅ๐ค๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ก ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ช๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ค๐๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ฎ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ ๐ก๐ค๐ค๐ ๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ฅ๐ง๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐? Check out this great new episode of Climate+ Podcast with Lane Jost, head of sustainability and governance advisory at public relations giant Edelman Smithfield! the evolution of sustainability language and concepts and how the terminology and approach has shifted over time the political challenges facing sustainability, - including "green hushing" where companies are doing legitimate sustainability work but are reluctant to talk about it publicly due to potential political backlash the disconnect between sustainability reporting and business reality connecting sustainability to core business strategy and unique company circumstances like investors, geographies, supply chains, growth ambitions
sustainability, corporate responsibility, ESG, energy transition, corporate governance, climate change, investment strategies, business ethics, stakeholder engagement, innovation
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐๐ฒ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐-๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น '๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ' ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ถ๐น ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ? For my guest Lukas N.P. Egger at SAP Signavio, AI represents a fundamentally different type of transformation where being a fast followerโa strategy that worked well in previous technological shifts like cloud and mobileโmay no longer be effective. Here's why: 1. ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ค๐ช๐จ ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ฃ๐จ๐๐ค๐ง๐ข๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐จ ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐: Incumbents could afford to let the market shake out, identify winners, then use their financial resources to quickly adopt proven technologies. 2. ๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ง๐ช๐ก๐๐จ: The technology is highly democratized (anyone can access it for free), evolves at unprecedented speed, and requires deep organizational change rather than just technology implementation. Those who wait risk falling too far behind to catch up. 3. ๐๐ช๐๐๐๐จ๐จ ๐ง๐๐ฆ๐ช๐๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ก ๐จ๐๐๐๐ฉ: Organizations need to start experimenting now, develop AI literacy across their workforce, and fundamentally rethink how they operateโnot just bolt AI onto existing processes. This 67th episode of Climate+ Podcast challenges conventional wisdom about technology adoption strategy, arguing that AI demands a more proactive, experimental, and transformative approach than previous innovations.
AI, business transformation, agentic AI, organizational change, technology adoption, privacy, innovation, adaptability, digital transformation, future of work
๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐๐ผ ๐๐ป๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ผ๐ป๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐: ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐น๐ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ-๐ ๐๐ฒ๐. ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฒ โ ๐ผ๐ต, ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ โ ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐?
sustainability, electric utilities, EPRI, energy transition, corporate sustainability, environmental impact, financial performance, stakeholder engagement, energy efficiency, climate change
๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐ฃ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ง๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ก๐ผ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐'๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฒ? In this illuminating episode #65 of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln sits down with digital marketing expert Stephanie Schwab, founder and CEO of @Cracker Jack Marketing, to tackle one of the most pressing challenges professionals face today: ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฎ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐ซ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐จ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ค๐ฃ๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ.
LinkedIn, AI, content creation, networking, authenticity, future trends
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐๐ฒ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ถ๐ป๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น-๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐? Find out in Climate+ Podcast epsiode 64 with Professor Werner Lang, Vice President at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), to explore the transformative power of "living labs" in advancing campus sustainability. Werner shares how TUM is turning its campus into a real-world laboratory where students don't just learn about sustainabilityโthey actively create solutions to tackle it. From shifting an entire campus away from fossil fuels to carbon neutrality in less than two years (a goal initially met with skepticism from university leadership), Werner demonstrates how embracing students as genuine contributors rather than passive learners can drive remarkable change. This episode is essential listening for university administrators, sustainability professionals, students, and anyone interested in how educational institutions can become engines of climate innovation and systemic change.
living labs, sustainability, university, campus transformation, students, change management, carbon neutrality, fossil fuels, entrepreneurship, real-world solutions, communication, cultural shift, hope, barriers, partnership, innovation
- ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐? - ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ? Don't miss episode #63 of Climate+ Podcast, a wide-ranging discussion with D. Evan van Hook of Viridi of sustainability, the role of the CSO, and how CSOs drive both business and climate/environmental value in a corporate setting.
Chief Sustainability Officer, sustainability, energy efficiency, shareholder value, environmental impact, climate change, corporate responsibility, energy transition, green technology, resource management
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ต๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ? In this compelling episode #62 of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln sits down with architect Mark Miller to explore the revolutionary world of passive house design and net-zero energy buildings. Mark shares his journey from traditional architecture to becoming a certified passive house consultant, explaining how these ultra-efficient homes can use 80-90% less energy than conventional buildings. The conversation reveals how Mark has mastered the science of balancing every BTU of energy coming in and out of a building, creating homes that perform at extraordinary levels while maintaining superior comfort for their inhabitants. For anyone interested in sustainable building, energy efficiency, or the future of residential construction, this episode offers invaluable insights into how we can dramatically reduce our environmental impact while creating healthier, more comfortable living spaces!
thermal bridging, insulation, building design, thermal imaging, passive house, energy efficiency
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ-๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ โ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ, ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ -- ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ผ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐น๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฑ? In this 60th episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and WattCarbon's McGee Young discuss the critical role of demand-side energy management in the evolving power system. They explore the challenges and innovations in energy efficiency, the importance of virtual power purchase agreements, and the need for effective measurement and verification to unlock the potential of demand-side markets. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of repowering California's energy infrastructure to accommodate new loads while ensuring economic growth and environmental sustainability.
demand-side energy, power system, energy efficiency, virtual power purchase agreements, measurement and verification, renewable energy, grid capacity, energy management, climate solutions, Watt Carbon
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐น ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ๐ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐? While we're all familiar with massive utility-scale wind farms and solar projects feeding into enormous transmission lines, there's a powerful alternative model emerging: community energy. This approach puts energy production, consumption, and management directly into the hands of local citizens and communities. But there's a challenge: without the economies of scale that utility projects enjoy, community energy struggles to be both affordable and profitable. So how do we make it work economically while delivering climate and environmental benefits? Join me in a conversation with community energy innovator Prateek Saxena, co-founder and CEO of Hygge Energy to learn more!
community solar, energy pricing, solar customers, distribution utilities, transaction fees, consumer benefits
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ฏ๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ป๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐น๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐น๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐๐น๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ, ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป ๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐? "YES!" says Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and CEO of Globe Aware, a charity that promotes sustainable volunteer tourism. In epsiode 59 of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Kimberly discuss the importance of fostering cultural connections and empathy through international service, the evolution of Globe Aware's projects over 25 years, and the significance of understanding community needs. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of volunteer work, the sustainability of projects, and the transformative experiences for volunteers. Kimberly emphasizes the need for deep listening and collaboration with local communities to ensure meaningful outcomes.
global service, cultural connection, volunteer tourism, sustainability, community engagement, Globe Aware, cultural exchange, international service, empathy, ethical tourism
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ ๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฐ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ "๐๐-๐ถ๐ป๐ด" ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ? Check out episode 58 of Climate+ Podcast! Lincoln speaks with Hal Corin at Viridi about the challenges and innovations in creating resilient energy infrastructure. They discuss the evolution of the US electric grid, the importance of distributed energy resources, and the role of batteries in optimizing energy management. Hal shares insights on customer perspectives, regulatory challenges, and the future of energy solutions, emphasizing the need for transparency and communication in the energy sector. The conversation highlights the potential for growth in energy solutions and the importance of adapting to new technologies and market dynamics.
energy infrastructure, resilient energy, electric grid, distributed energy resources, battery technology, energy management, cost optimization, renewable energy, regulatory challenges, energy solutions
"๐ช๐ฒ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ, ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐บ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ!" In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Eric Vettel, Ph.D. , president of the The American Energy Society, to explore the multifaceted challenges and opportunities within the energy sector. They discuss the definition of energy, the complexities of the electricity market, the impact of digital technology on energy consumption, and the critical issues of energy security. The conversation also delves into the megatrends of decarbonization and electrification, the role of the American Energy Society in fostering energy literacy, and the leadership challenges faced by energy startups. Throughout the discussion, the importance of understanding energy dynamics and fostering innovation is emphasized, highlighting the need for informed dialogue and strategic investment in the future of energy.
energy, electricity, decarbonization, electrification, energy security, American Energy Society, energy literacy, digital age, startups, leadership
๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฎ๐๐๐ผ๐ป๐ผ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ต๐ถ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ "๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐" ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ "๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐"? Check out episode 56 of Climate+ Podcast where we explore the AI-robotics nexus with guest Makoto Kern from IIIMPACT, Inc. Makoto describes today's "perfect storm" of AI acceleration, robotics maturation, and climate urgency that's fundamentally transforming our technological landscape. Lincoln and Makoto examine autonomous vehicles not merely as cars with extra features, but as true robots that happen to perform transportation functions. They discuss how these technologies are evolving beyond simple automation into sophisticated systems that can perceive, process, and respond to complex real-world environments. In this vein, Kern breaks down the incredible complexity behind self-driving technology, from the advanced vision systems processing multiple camera feeds in real-time to the sophisticated LIDAR and AI integration that enables these vehicles to navigate safely through dynamic environments. The episode captures the surreal reality of our current moment - where pulling up to a stoplight next to an empty, self-driving car has become an increasingly common experience in places like the Bay Area.
technology, AI, robotics, user experience, autonomous vehicles, design, education, job market, connectivity, climate solutions
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ-๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ, ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ค-๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ก ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? Find out in episode 55 of Climate+ Podcast! In this episode, Eero Vartiainen of Helsinkiโs Combient Foundry discusses the Nordic innovation ecosystem's strengths and challenges, the role of Combient Foundry in fostering cross-industry collaboration, and the importance of cultural influences on entrepreneurship. They explore successful startups within the Combient ecosystem, strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the critical role of project management in driving innovation. The conversation emphasizes the need for a bold attitude in the Nordic region and highlights the importance of diligent execution in innovation.
Nordic innovation, startup ecosystem, Combient Foundry, climate change, entrepreneurship, project management, industrial collaboration, venture client model, cultural influences, cross-industry collaboration
๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐-๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐, ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ-๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ ๐จ๐ง๐?
climate careers, sustainability, leadership, diversity, executive recruitment, green collar jobs, climate tech, job market, purpose-driven careers, talent acquisition
๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฌ๐ ๐ข๐ค๐ซ๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐พ๐ก๐๐ข๐๐ฉ๐+ ๐๐ค๐ง๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง๐๐จ ๐ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ก๐, ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐, ๐จ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐, ๐๐ฃ๐ โ ๐๐๐ง๐ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฎ โ ๐ข๐ค๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฅ๐ก๐๐๐? Check out epsiode 53 of the Climate+ Podcast, where Lincoln sits down with Ali Horriyat, founder of the nonprofit Compassiviste to explore how we can move beyond awareness-raising to create actionable change around sustainability and compassion. Ali describes Compassiviste as an ecosystem built like an octopus - with multiple hearts and brains working together harmoniously - offering various entry points for people to engage based on their unique talents and capacity, all united by the common goal of making the world a better place. Ali candidly discusses the challenges of building an organization that turns empathy into working systems and offers valuable insights into the intersection of environmental action, social impact, and the spiritual alignment required to drive meaningful change.
compassion, sustainability, social impact, empathy, environmental conservation, change management, nonprofit, community engagement, cultural perspectives, innovation
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐, ๐ข๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐-๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐+ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐? Sophie Egan, author of ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ and ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฉ๐ ๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐, joins Climate+ Podcast to explore the complexities of American food culture, the historical evolution of food practices in the U.S., and the impact of nutrition claims, the rise of ultra-processed foods, and the importance of sustainability in food systems. Egan emphasizes the need for a cultural shift towards valuing food and its role in our lives, particularly in educational settings, to foster healthier eating habits and environmental consciousness.
food culture, American food, sustainability, nutrition, conscious eating, food systems, cultural differences, food choices, health, environmental impact
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ-๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐-๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ข๐๐ฌ? In this 51st episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Michael Conway, the visionary founder and executive director of Stacks+Joules. They explore the alarming statistic that nearly 1/3 of high school graduates in the U.S. are not prepared for careers. Mike highlights the potential of these young individuals, especially from low-income and diverse backgrounds, to contribute to technological solutions for todayโs pressing social and environmental issues. Stacks+Joules bridges the gap between technology and opportunity, offering a specialized curriculum in building automation systems. This innovative approach not only engages youth creativity but also fast-tracks them towards acquiring valuable tech skills, irrespective of their previous experience. Tune in for an inspiring discussion that showcases how education can be transformed into a powerful tool for empowerment and environmental stewardship. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of tech training and its potential to create real-world impact!
building automation, workforce development, education, technology, nonprofit, community engagement, innovation, AI, career training, youth empowerment
๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ต๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ+ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐น๐ฑ? In this 50th episode of the Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Stanford University's Morgan Miller discuss the complexities of climate change and the innovative approaches needed to tackle these challenges. They explore design thinking as a human-centered problem-solving method, the importance of systems thinking, and the emotional barriers to change. The conversation emphasizes the need for effective leadership, the role of conflict resolution, and the significance of small-scale solutions in driving larger change. Through various frameworks and insights, they highlight the necessity of challenging assumptions and fostering a culture of empathy and vulnerability in organizations.
climate change, design thinking, systems thinking, problem-solving, leadership, behavior change, conflict resolution, innovation, emotional intelligence, change management
๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ ๐๐ซ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐, ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ๐, ๐๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ? Check out episode 49 of the Climate+ Podcast, where Lincoln speaks with Fabio Nicolรณ, co-founder and CEO of Renewcast, about the challenges and innovations in renewable energy forecasting. They discuss the integration of intermittent renewable sources like wind and solar into the power grid, the technological differences between these energy sources, and the critical role of energy storage in enhancing grid reliability. The conversation also delves into the data challenges faced in forecasting renewable energy production and the potential of AI to transform this field. Fabio emphasizes the need for a collaborative approach to data management and the importance of viewing forecasting as a strategic asset rather than a cost.
renewable energy, forecasting, solar energy, wind energy, energy storage, grid management, AI in energy, climate change, decarbonization, energy transition
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ (๐ฌ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฅ!) ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ? It's episode 48 of the Climate+ Podcast! Lincoln speaks with Julia K. Dietmar, co-founder and CEO of OpenWardrobe, about the environmental and social impacts of the fashion industry. They discuss the staggering statistics surrounding clothing consumption, the consequences of fast fashion, and how Open Wardrobe aims to empower consumers to make sustainable fashion choices through innovative technology. The conversation highlights the importance of extending the life of garments and the psychological effects of consumer behavior in the fashion world.
sustainable fashion, fast fashion, Open Wardrobe, environmental impact, consumer behavior, AI in fashion, mindful dressing, clothing lifecycle, fashion industry, wardrobe management
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐, ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ, ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ, ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ. ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ญ๐จ๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ฌ, ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ฌ, ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐จ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐+ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐? Join Lincoln for episode 47 of Climate+ Podcast as he welcomes Bradley Grams to discuss the evolving landscape of career support in the climate, energy, and sustainability sectors. Discover how mentorship, coaching, and sponsorship can bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical skills, and learn about innovative programs fostering connections between academia and industry.
Climate Careers, Mentorship Programs, Sustainability, Adaptive Networks, Environmental Innovation, Career Development, Inclusivity in STEM
๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ฐ, ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ฌ. ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐, ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ. ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ ๐๐ฉ? Tune into episode 46 of Climate+ Podcast, where Lincoln speaks with Dr Jacqueline Kerr of Leading Real Change about the current state of corporate sustainability, the historical context, and the challenges faced by companies in achieving their sustainability goals. They discuss the complexity of consumer behavior, the evolving terminology in sustainability, and the importance of effective messaging and community engagement. Jacqueline emphasizes the need for partnerships and peer influence in driving change, as well as the significance of success stories in inspiring action. The conversation highlights the action gap in sustainability and calls for a shift in how we view consumers and their role in the sustainability journey.
corporate sustainability, climate change, consumer behavior, ESG, social responsibility, community engagement, sustainability challenges, corporate responsibility, environmental impact, change management
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐-๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ฐ๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ? In episode 45 of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Susan Lindner, founder and CEO of Innovation Storytellers, to explore the critical role of storytelling in addressing complex global challenges, particularly climate change. They discuss how storytelling serves as a powerful tool for communication, emotional engagement, and productivity in both personal and professional contexts. Lindner emphasizes the importance of making the listener the hero in narratives, especially when discussing climate issues, and highlights the need for balance in storytelling to maintain engagement. The conversation also touches on opportunities in clean tech and the importance of climate justice.
storytelling, climate change, emotional engagement, workplace communication, clean tech, climate justice, innovation, neural chemistry, productivity, narrative
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ฐ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ, ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast , Lincoln engages with Manuel Vexler , the Executive Director of AKFI Sustainability Association, to explore the intricate relationship between sustainability, digital transformation, and profitability. They discuss the importance of integrating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles into business practices, the role of standards in enhancing sustainability efforts, and the transformative potential of AI in driving data-driven decision-making.
climate change, sustainability, digital transformation, ESG, AI, supply chain, standards, profitability, education, technology
Rooftop solar struggles with multi-family dwellings. Thatโs over 1/3 of the US population and many of our least affluent. ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐, ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ โ๐ ๐จ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ซโ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln discusses the challenges of rooftop solar adoption for renters with Owen Barrett, CEO of Shine Technology. They explore the split incentive problem, where property owners are reluctant to invest in energy efficiency improvements that benefit tenants. The conversation delves into the roles of utilities and government policies, the shortcomings of previous solutions like C-PACE, and the innovative approach Shine is taking to bridge the gap through technology. The episode highlights the importance of financial incentives in driving sustainability efforts and the potential of virtual net metering to simplify solar installations for multifamily properties.
rooftop solar, renters, split incentive problem, energy efficiency, multifamily properties, virtual net metering, decarbonization, Shine, renewable energy, sustainability
So โฆ we know we need a lot of new electric transmission to transmit renewable energy to customers, serve all the new the power-hungry data centers, and keep the system reliable and resilient as we electrify so many things in our lives. ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ญ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐, ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐๐ โ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐จ ๐ฉ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln interviews David Getts of MMR Group's Southwestern Power, discussing the critical need for enhanced electric transmission infrastructure to support renewable energy. They delve into the development of the 550-mile SunZia transmission project, the challenges faced in transmission development, and the skills required to become a developer in the energy sector.
electric transmission, renewable energy, Sunzea, energy development, transmission projects, energy infrastructure, electricity demand, project financing, environmental impact, energy policy
โ๐๐จ๐ญ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฒ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐, ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐๐.โ - ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐ข๐ง In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Shari Dunn to explore the intersection of social and economic justice in the context of race and competency in the workplace. They discuss Dunn's book 'Qualified', which addresses the systemic issues of competency checking and the myth of qualifications that disproportionately affect people of color and women. The conversation delves into the historical context of standardized testing, the implications of imposter syndrome, and the urgent need for societal change to face uncomfortable truths about America's past. Dunn emphasizes the importance of inclusive practices and effective messaging to drive progress in achieving equity and justice.
social justice, economic justice, competency checking, race, workplace equality, imposter syndrome, standardized testing, education, diversity, equity
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ญ๐๐๐ก๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ฒ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Scott Loarie, the executive director of iNaturalist, a platform that empowers individuals to document and share biodiversity. They discuss the origin of iNaturalist, its functionality, and the importance of citizen science in conservation efforts. Scott shares inspiring stories of discoveries made through the app, highlights the role of community engagement, and emphasizes the need for broader participation in biodiversity documentation. The conversation also touches on the challenges posed by climate change and the potential for iNaturalist data to inform conservation strategies.
iNaturalist, biodiversity, citizen science, conservation, technology, environmental awareness, community engagement, climate change, data collection, nature discovery
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ง -- ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐จ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ญ๐๐ค๐ -- ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Peter Kelly-Detwiler discuss the complexities of decarbonizing the electricity grid, exploring historical developments, the evolution of utility management, and the challenges posed by renewable energy integration. They emphasize the importance of understanding the physics of electricity consumption and the shifting perspectives of customers. The conversation also highlights emerging technologies, interconnection challenges, and investment opportunities in energy solutions, while stressing the need for a deeper understanding of atmospheric chemistry in addressing climate change.
decarbonization, electricity grid, renewable energy, utility management, energy storage, customer behavior, corporate responsibility, climate change, energy transition, technology innovation, geothermal energy, energy transmission, investment opportunities, energy solutions, atmospheric chemistry, AI in energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐๐๐จ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง-๐ฐ๐ข๐ง-๐ฐ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฌ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Stacy Savage ๐ค โป๏ธ The Texas Trash Talker, founder and CEO of Zero Waste Strategies, about the critical transition from a linear to a circular economy. They discuss the economic implications of waste, the importance of consumer responsibility, and the role of education in effective waste management. Stacy emphasizes the value of materials that are often discarded and the need for better infrastructure and political will to support recycling efforts. The conversation highlights successful models of waste management and the importance of public education in changing consumer behavior.
circular economy, waste management, recycling, sustainability, consumer responsibility, zero waste, environmental impact, economic benefits, education, corporate responsibility
Join Climate+ Podcast for an eye-opening conversation at the intersection of technology and indigenous knowledge with climate champion Rayne Sullivan of SEASTORIA (and so much more)! From the intersection of indigenous knowledge and modern technology to the multiple crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss to the significance of language in problem-solving and the need for legal frameworks to protect indigenous knowledge from exploitation -- this episode has it all.
climate change, indigenous knowledge, environmental solutions, nature positive economy, resilience, innovation, biodiversity, cultural preservation, technology, community engagement, legal frameworks, environmental practices, climate solutions, innovation, local knowledge, community engagement, biodiversity, sustainable development, climate change, youth involvement
Most of us cannot imagine a day when we donโt send emails, surf the web, participate in Zoom meetings, and (of course) listen to podcasts. We live in a hybrid physical-digital world these days, after all, and we clearly love it. Itโs so easy and seems so โฆ free. And especially carbon-free: after all, weโre not driving anywhere to meet or shop, or sending a physical letter that needs to be delivered. Well, I hate to break it to you, but all that communicating, shopping, and cat videos have a pretty significant carbon footprint. So reducing that footprint without hobbling our virtual experience is a key Climate+ challenge. In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Tim Frick, CEO of Mightybytes, Certified B Corp, about the often-overlooked carbon footprint of our digital activities. They discuss the significant environmental impact of the internet, particularly in light of the rise of AI, and explore how digital agencies can innovate to reduce this footprint. Tim shares insights on the EcoGrader tool, which helps organizations assess and improve their digital sustainability practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges of raising awareness about sustainability in tech and the future of sustainable web design as a standard practice.
digital carbon footprint, sustainability, AI impact, EcoGrader, web design, climate change, digital agency, renewable energy, environmental impact, carbon emissions
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ฐ๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐-๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐-๐ข๐๐ฒ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐+ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐? Check out this episode of Climate+ Podcast, where we engage with Bimal Desai, architect and founder and CEO of property technology innovator GrydSense, to explore the transformative potential of building automation in the quest for sustainable architecture. Bimal delves into the evolution of building management systems, highlighting how traditional approaches often rely on siloed technologies that fail to respond dynamically to real-time occupancy and environmental conditions. He argues that, to effectively address the pressing challenges of climate change, we need a holistic integration of various systemsโ from lighting and HVAC to environmental monitoringโinto a unified platform that enables intelligent, responsive building performance. Bimal emphasizes the importance of enhancing real-time capabilities within these systems to optimize energy efficiency and user comfort. He shares insights on recent advancements that allow for seamless communication between different building components, reducing fragmentation in management and maximizing operational effectiveness. As buildings evolve to meet the demands of modern occupants, Bimal envisions a future where intelligent infrastructure not only supports sustainability but also prioritizes user experience, ultimately leading to healthier and more adaptive spaces for living and working.
climate change, decarbonization, digital transformation, smart buildings, GrydSense, AI in real estate, building retrofitting, data-driven design, privacy in technology, property technology
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ง๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ ๐ง๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Melanie Larkins, a leader in sustainability, to explore the intersection of corporate and human sustainability. They discuss Melanie's journey into the field, the importance of meeting people where they are in sustainability conversations, and the evolving challenges and opportunities within corporate sustainability. The conversation highlights the need for leadership support, the balance between sustainability and business needs, and the critical role of well-being in sustainability work. They also touch on the importance of board involvement and the need for a holistic approach to sustainability that considers human experiences.
corporate sustainability, net zero, ESG, climate change, human sustainability, ROI, corporate leadership, environmental impact, communication, authenticity, sustainability, leadership, burnout, corporate responsibility, well-being, climate change, organizational behavior, CEO role, ESG, holistic approaches
๐๐ข๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ค๐ง๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฐ๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ญ, ๐๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ฌ ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln interviews Gregg Semler, founder and CEO of InPipe Energy, about innovative approaches to renewable energy generation through existing water pipeline infrastructure. They discuss the potential of hydroelectricity, the importance of understanding water systems, and the interconnectedness of energy and water. The conversation also touches on public awareness of water management, opportunities for InPipe Energy, and the challenges faced in the electric transmission sector. Gregg emphasizes the need for innovation in the water industry and the importance of customer success in driving change.
renewable energy, hydroelectricity, water infrastructure, InPipe Energy, energy-water nexus, public awareness, energy management, clean technology, sustainable solutions, climate change
B๐๐ญ๐ฐ๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐๐ค, ๐ฐ๐โ๐ซ๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐. ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ ๐ ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฅ๐? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Bear Givhan, co-founder and CEO of Earthview Corporation, about the challenges and innovations in monitoring methane emissions from natural gas production. They discuss the natural gas industry's processes, the importance of detecting methane leaks, and the regulatory landscape affecting compliance. Bear shares insights on EarthView's continuous monitoring technology and its potential impact on the oil and gas sector, as well as the global opportunities for methane monitoring. The conversation highlights the need for innovation in a legacy industry and the importance of actionable data for operators.
natural gas, methane, emissions, monitoring, EarthView, climate change, regulatory compliance, innovation, oil and gas industry, continuous monitoring
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ, ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐, ๐ข๐ง ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ฆ๐๐ฑ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ฌ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln sits down with Mikhail Davis, the Director of Global Market Sustainability at Interface, a leading global flooring solutions company renowned for its commitment to applied sustainability within a traditionally high greenhouse gas industry. Mikhail shares his insights on the pressing challenges and innovative approaches to decarbonizing the built environment, particularly focusing on legacy structures that pose significant sustainability hurdles. He emphasizes the importance of reducing environmental impact and achieving social responsibility in business practices, offering a glimpse into the transformative journey of Interface in redefining sustainability. Listeners will discover the evolution of sustainability in the corporate world, illustrated by Mikhail's experiences with Wall Streetโs initial skepticism. He recounts the early days when industry leaders grappled with ideas around sustainability, often viewed through a mistaken lens of cost rather than opportunity. Mikhail's perspective highlights the significance of transparency and accountability in sustainability efforts, reminding us that genuine commitment is reflected not just in past achievements, but also in the recognition of ongoing challenges. Join us for an enlightening discussion on how businesses can not only thrive financially but also contribute positively to our planet.
decarbonization, sustainability, Interface, Mikhail Davis, climate change, corporate responsibility, waste reduction, innovation, legacy industry, environmental impact, sustainability, flooring industry, greenwashing, carbon pricing, biomimicry, market transformation, environmental impact, corporate responsibility, climate change, innovation
"๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฅ๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ค๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐." In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Paull Young discuss the significant role of big tech in addressing climate change, focusing on GitHub's sustainability initiatives and the potential of AI to accelerate climate action. The conversation ranges from the importance of empowering developers to create greener software and contribute to climate-positive projects to the challenges faced by big tech in reducing their environmental impact while scaling operations to AI in the context of sustainability. Paull emphasizes the importance of accessibility to AI tools, the need to balance innovation with sustainability, and the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, particularly in agriculture. He also highlights the necessity of education and training to prepare individuals for the rapidly changing technological landscape, and he advocates for the promotion of green software practices among developers.
Big Tech, Sustainability, Climate Action, GitHub, AI, Developer Collaboration, Green Software, Corporate Responsibility, Climate Solutions, Environmental Impact, AI, sustainability, technology, climate change, green software, regenerative agriculture, accessibility, education, innovation, open source
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ๐๐๐ฒ -- ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฆ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln talks with Newsha Ajami, PhD at Berkeley Lab, an expert in urban water strategy and sustainable resource management. Ajami highlights the pressing global water challenges exacerbated by climate change, pollution, and a rapidly growing population. She sheds light on the significant disparities in access to clean water, emphasizing that millions across the globe face daily struggles to secure this essential resource. Ajami advocates for innovative solutions, particularly nature-based strategies and green infrastructure, to tackle the water crisis. She stresses the importance of preserving existing natural systems while also engineering solutions that work harmoniously with nature, thereby addressing the fundamental issues with our current water management practices. This thought-provoking dialogue not only raises awareness about the critical state of water resources but also inspires listeners to consider how they can contribute to sustainable water practices in their communities. Tune in to learn more about the intersection of water technology, policy, and climate resilience.
water, climate change, clean water access, urbanization, water management, nature-based solutions, water technology, environmental policy, sustainable infrastructure, water quality
๐๐ข๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ค๐๐ฌ, ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐ง๐ฎ๐ค๐๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ง๐๐ฐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐ โ ๐ฐ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐จ ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐ค ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincolntalks to Jeremy Shook, PE, PMP, a principal consultant at power engineering giant Black & Veatch, about the resurgence of nuclear energy in the context of modern demands, particularly fueled by AI. As data centers begin to require unprecedented levels of electricity, the conversation explores how small modular reactors (SMRs) are emerging as innovative solutions to meet these energy needs. Jeremy highlights the significant shifts in the energy sector, emphasizing the importance of understanding the economic drivers and technology options available to clients navigating this new landscape of energy production. Listeners will gain insight into the convergence of traditional large nuclear power plants with cutting-edge technologies, as Jeremy outlines the commercial industry's roots in naval applications and discusses how these influences shape today's energy strategies. As regulatory mandates push companies toward cleaner energy solutions, the episode provides an informative overview of the opportunities and challenges facing the nuclear sector and the collaboration between various technologies including nuclear, heat pumps, and hydrogen. Tune in to discover how these developments can shape a sustainable energy future amid evolving climate challenges.
nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, small modular reactors, energy demand, carbon policies, data centers, energy transition, military innovation, energy capacity, sustainable energy
๐๐ก๐๐ญ'๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ญ๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ ๐? In the latest episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Mark Chung, CEO of Verdigris explore these key Climate+ questions. Using data center energy management as a jumping-off point, Mark emphasizes that the demand for AI is insatiable, likening it to a new species that cohabits our planetโone that consumes electricity rather than food. As AI continues to evolve, it presents an opportunity to revolutionize how we manage our built environments (like data centers) and mitigate their environmental impact. However, Mark warns that if we fail to navigate this technological advancement carefully, we could jeopardize our own survival. The conversation takes a deep dive into the intricate relationship between AI, economic prosperity, and sustainable outcomes. Mark suggests that solving the multifaceted problems of our time will require not only technical prowess but also a broader understanding of humanity's place within the ecosystem. He encourages young professionals entering the workforce to cultivate both technical competence and a thoughtful perspective on the ethical implications of technology.
climate change, data centers, energy efficiency, decarbonization, artificial intelligence, sustainability, energy intelligence, Vertigris, building technology, future of work
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ โ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ, ๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐โ ๐ญ๐จ โ๐ข๐ง ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ, ๐ข๐ง ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐โ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐๐ง๐๐, ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ? Join Climate+ Podcast and expert guest Joe Brettell of Prosody Group to explore the challenges posed by the increasing demand for energy due to AI technologies, the evolving role of utilities, and the need for public-private partnerships to address these issues, including the importance of community relations, job dynamics in renewable energy, and the necessity of a national priority for infrastructure development to maintain competitiveness in the global landscape. ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐: - AI technologies are energy-intensive and impact local communities. - The fourth industrial revolution is fundamentally changing our way of life. - Utilities must adapt to increased demand and public scrutiny. - Community relations are crucial for the success of data centers. - Job dynamics in renewable energy differ significantly from fossil fuels. - Investing in education and local communities is essential for long-term benefits. - Public-private partnerships are key to advancing AI and energy infrastructure. - National security is tied to maintaining a competitive edge in AI. - The grid must be modernized to support future technologies. - A holistic approach is needed to tackle the challenges of AI and energy.
AI, energy consumption, data centers, local impact, renewable energy, job dynamics, public-private partnerships, technology infrastructure, national security, climate change
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ค๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ๐จ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฌ? Climate+ Podcast hosts Janne Aas-Jakobsen of CONSIGLI for a deep dive into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the construction industry. She emphasizes the significant opportunities presented by AI to create better buildings for future societies, suggesting that the industry has yet to fully harness its potential. Janne encourages young professionals to embrace AI technologies, highlighting how these innovations can streamline processes that have traditionally relied on multiple engineers and consultants. Instead of adhering to established practices, which often lead to inefficiencies, she advocates for a fresh approach that leverages AI to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Janne also discusses specific AI solutions that can revolutionize project delivery. For instance, she describes a system where AI can autonomously generate a fully coordinated Building Information Model (BIM) by directly analyzing architectural models, eliminating the need for conventional software tools. This significant shift reduces the reliance on numerous engineers and consultants, allowing for quicker project turnaround times. However, she notes that resistance to change persists due to entrenched business models that benefit from maintaining large teams. By focusing on the integration of AI in these processes, Janne believes the industry can break free from outdated practices and produce quality buildings designed with a focus on human needs and sustainability. Tune in for more!
climate change, construction industry, AI in engineering, building design, sustainability, BIM, real estate development, innovation, engineering education, future of work
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ณ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Marissa Beatty, a chemical engineering PhD and the founder of Turnover Labs, about the critical issue of decarbonizing chemical manufacturing. Marissa outlines the significant emissions generated by the industry, which contributes between 23% and 28% of global greenhouse gas emissions, not including emissions from electricity consumption. She emphasizes the challenge of transitioning large-scale, existing manufacturing facilities that were built decades ago, many of which still have considerable operational lifespans left. Despite the availability of innovative technologies like bio-based processes and electric catalytic systems, there is a lack of incentive for these facilities to adopt greener alternatives, primarily due to their established infrastructure. Marissa discusses the complexities of the chemical manufacturing process and the interplay between traditional practices and emerging sustainable technologies. She advocates for a circular approach that utilizes waste products, such as carbon dioxide, to create feedstocks necessary for production, thereby promoting a more sustainable model without completely overhauling existing systems. The episode delves into the need for industry-wide collaboration and investment in harder technologies to facilitate this transition. Marissa also encourages the next generation of scientists and engineers to engage in this vital work, highlighting the promising opportunities for innovation in chemical manufacturing as society increasingly prioritizes sustainability.
decarbonization, climate change, sustainable manufacturing, chemical engineering, carbon capture, heat recovery, consumer choices, green technology, industrial emissions, innovation
๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐ก๐๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ, ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ญ๐+ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐. ๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ? In a captivating episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln sits down with Seyi Fabode, a visionary thinker in urban development and sustainability. Their conversation unfolds against the backdrop of Seyi's rich experiences growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, where he first learned the importance of community and social infrastructure. Seyi shares his profound exploration of the factors that lead to thriving urban environments. Seyi emphasizes the critical balance between social infrastructureโsuch as community bonds and public spacesโand physical infrastructure, which includes buildings and utilities. This perspective resonates throughout his work as he seeks to rekindle that sense of community he cherished in Nigeria, where a strong social fabric provided both support and accountability. A significant part of their dialogue focuses on climate adaptation strategies, Drawing on examples from Rotterdam, Medillin, and other cities. Seyi highlights, for example, Rotterdam as a prime example of integrated planning. In this city, solutions are designed not just to enhance aesthetics but also to address water management challenges stemming from climate change. Seyi advocates for innovative approaches that incorporate community feedback and involve citizens in the decision-making process, ensuring that urban design reflects the needs and aspirations of its residents. The episode ultimately invites listeners to think critically about their own communities and the role they can play in fostering sustainable urban environments. Seyi's insights resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impression on anyone invested in the future of cities and the well-being of their inhabitants.
urbanization, climate resilience, sustainable cities, social infrastructure, community building, urban design, Seyi Fabode, climate change, public spaces, city planning
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฐ๐๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐? This episode of Climate+ Podcast features Deborah Arthur, co-founder of AI Ghana. The conversation explores AI Ghana's mission to become a leading organization for AI talent and leadership, not just within Ghana, but across Africa. Arthur emphasizes their focus on training individuals for local impact while also making a global impact in the field of AI. She highlights the evolving nature of the field, referencing the emergence of specializations like AI governance and responsible AI, and encourages listeners to leverage their skills to contribute to these advancements.
AI, Ghana, technology, community empowerment, training, education, success stories, artificial intelligence, women in tech, capacity building
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐๐ง ๐๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐ "๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ " ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ฐ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐? LAURENT CANNEVA, CEO of Spare-it, joins Climate+ Podcast to discuss the pressing challenges of waste management in a world increasingly aware of its environmental impact. Lincoln and Laurent explore the implications of China's recycling ban, the importance of education in fostering sustainable practices, and the role of technology in improving waste measurement and management. The conversation highlights cultural differences in waste practices, the significance of food waste management, and the potential for data-driven approaches to enhance recycling efforts.
waste management, recycling, circular economy, technology, education, sustainability, food waste, data intelligence, cultural practices, innovation
What is green ammonia and how can it help us decarbonize? Karen Baert, CEO of Ammobia, joins Climate+ Podcast to discuss the role of green ammonia in decarbonizing various sectors. Green ammonia, produced from renewable energy, has potential applications in agriculture, transportation, and chemical processes. Currently, ammonia production relies heavily on fossil fuels, but Amobia envisions a future where production is decentralized and optimized for clean energy sources like wind, solar, and potentially geological hydrogen. The goal is to minimize both the carbon footprint and the cost of ammonia. In the maritime industry, for example, green ammonia is seen as a potential fuel source, particularly for large vessels like container ships and gas carriers, with projections suggesting it could make up 50% of the fuel mix by 2050, alongside biofuels, hydrogen, methanol, and potentially LNG. The transition to green ammonia in this sector represents a significant challenge due to the industry's risk-averse nature and the need for a complete overhaul of existing infrastructure. With 2050, the target for net-zero emissions in maritime shipping, being just one ship lifetime away, immediate investment in green ammonia is crucial. Join us for more info and insights!
green ammonia, decarbonization, ammonia production, hydrogen, climate change, renewable energy, maritime shipping, ammonia safety, energy storage, ammonia market
What is the impact of roads on the rest of the ecosystem? And how do we built them (and rebuild them) for win-win outcomes in our Climate+ World? In the latest episode of Climate+ Podcast, Ben Goldfarb, author of "Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping The Future Of Our Planet" (https://a.co/d/2KGkiJG), discusses the critical importance of road ecology in preserving wildlife ecosystems. He highlights that combining wildlife crossings, such as underpasses and overpasses, with proper fencing can reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by over 90%. Ben emphasizes that these solutions not only protect wildlife but also prove to be cost-effective, often paying for themselves by reducing accident costs within a decade. Leveraging examples from around the world, Ben invites listeners to consider the impact of roads and other infrastructure on wildlife and how thoughtful investing can create win-win scenarios, ultimately paving the way for a more sustainable coexistence between humans and nature. Tune in to learn how effective design and infrastructure can reshape our relationship with the environment for the better.
roads, ecology, wildlife crossings, roadkill, infrastructure, conservation, autonomous vehicles, environmental impact, biodiversity, climate change
In the latest episode of Climate+ Podcast, host Lincoln Bleveans engages with Jonathan Bowers, the founder and CEO of Path and Focus, a company focused on cutting-edge wildfire prediction technology. As wildfires become an increasingly critical issue in our changing climate, Jonathan discusses the innovative tools his company has developed to provide real-time data and insights into wildfire behavior. He emphasizes the importance of understanding how wildfires can be influenced by human intervention and the environment, providing listeners with invaluable perspectives on this pressing challenge. Jonathan highlights the emotional and psychological toll faced by frontline workers combating wildfires. He advocates for greater recognition and support for these individuals who risk their lives to protect communities, noting that their dedication often goes underappreciated. Listeners are encouraged to tune into this enlightening conversation that not only addresses urgent environmental concerns but also sheds light on the human experiences intertwined with climate change. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of technology, climate resilience, and the heroics of those at the forefront of wildfire response.
wildfires, climate change, wildfire prediction, data visualization, fire behavior, fuel data, community involvement, policy changes, psychological impact, firefighting
Climate+ Podcast sits down with Google's Vrushali Gaud to delve into Google's journey towards decarbonization. They discuss the company's significant strides in sustainability and climate initiatives, reflecting on nearly two decades of progress in the industry. With a focus on the intersectionality of business needs and environmental responsibility, Vrushali emphasizes the importance of operationalizing sustainable practices within Google, driven by a passionate employee base eager to make a difference. Listeners are invited to explore how Google is leveraging technology and innovation to address climate challenges while engaging the community in their sustainability efforts. Vrushali shares her vision on harnessing the collective motivation of individuals to drive impactful change, all while navigating the complexities of creating a cohesive approach to sustainability across various teams and disciplines. This episode not only celebrates the achievements in environmental stewardship but also serves as a call-to-action for organizations and individuals alike to contribute to a more sustainable future. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges and opportunities in our unprecedented climate landscape.
Google, decarbonization, sustainability, clean energy, big tech, innovation, carbon-free energy, AI, collaboration
How can we tackle global waste management as an opportunity for innovation and sustainable development? In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln hosts Judith Tumusiime to discuss the pressing issue of waste management, its implications for our Climate+ World, and opportunities for both purpose and prosperity in solving its pressing challenges. They explore the staggering amount of trash produced worldwide, with individuals averaging up to 10 pounds of waste daily. Judith highlights the change management and innovation in transforming waste management in her hometown of Kampala, Uganda, emphasizing the need for collaboration among various stakeholders, including community members and universities, to tackle the waste problem effectively. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to recognize waste not only as a problem but as an opportunity for innovation and sustainable development. Find some of Judith's work here: 1. Women City Leaders on navigating complex public governance https://lnkd.in/gvjKCs8F 2. https://lnkd.in/gcn68fSX 3. โFrom Uganda to Harvard, How the Queen of Trash is Changing the Environment.โ https://lnkd.in/gVQavhzx 4. โThe Garbage Lady Cleans Up Kampala: Turning Quick Wins Into Lasting Changeโ. https://lnkd.in/g2Awq_Wc 5. โA Difficult Lady. Shutting Down Pollution in Kampala, Ugandaโ. https://lnkd.in/g7s_5u-r 6. โBeyond the Table - Infrastructure Development in Kampala Ugandaโ.https://lnkd.in/gqj-yP5m.
waste management, circular economy, sustainability, Judith Tumusiime, climate change, recycling, Uganda, community engagement, environmental innovation, waste reduction
What if you could build a city of 1 million people from scratch? Join Climate+ Podcast for a thought-provoking discussion with Aun Abdullah of Lodha Group, who leads the ambitious Palava City project in India, aiming to do just that -- sustainably! The project diverges from traditional building initiatives by presenting an integrated urban city development that encompasses residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. Aun shares insights into the complexities of designing a city from the ground up, considering essential elements like energy efficiency, water management, transportation, and waste reduction. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of urban development, the environmental challenges faced, and how innovative urban planning can pave the way for a resilient future. This episode is sure to inspire listeners interested in sustainable living and urban design.
sustainable city, urban planning, climate resilience, energy efficiency, transportation, behavioral change, Palava City, Aun Abdullah, Lodha Group, climate adaptation
In this episode, Lincoln, Allan Skรฅrup Kristensen, and Josefine Lange Strandgaard delve into the pivotal role that Innovation Centre Denmark plays in fostering connections between Danish innovators and the vibrant ecosystem of Silicon Valley. The discussion highlights the importance of building lasting relationships, moving beyond mere inspiration to create tangible results for both Danish startups and their Californian counterparts. Listeners will discover how the Centre aims to facilitate real partnerships through various programs and initiatives, helping entrepreneurs access valuable resources and networks. The episode also addresses the key indicators of success for Innovation Center Denmark, especially in its efforts to evaluate immense stakeholder impact. With insights into how they communicate their achievements to various audiences, including government officials and private partners, the conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the methods used to track the effectiveness of their work. Join Climate+ for an enlightening dialogue that uncovers the challenges and opportunities inherent in cross-cultural innovation, and learn about the exciting future plans as they approach their 20th anniversary in Silicon Valley.
Denmark, climate innovation, sustainability, carbon capture, circular economy, renewable energy, Innovation Center, waste management, green transition, energy independence
In the latest episode of Climate+, Lincoln is joined by Chris Pennington, head of energy and sustainability at Iron Mountain Data Centers for a deep dive into the pressing challenges of energy consumption in the world of data centers. With the rapid increase in digital services and reliance on technology, data centers already consume more energy than the entire United Kingdom and are still growing, prompting critical discussions on sustainable energy solutions. Chris elaborates on the innovative approaches being developed to meet these growing energy demands while maintaining a commitment to decarbonization. Listeners will gain insights into groundbreaking solutions, such as the integration of small modular nuclear reactors and advanced battery storage systems within data centers. Such innovations aim to transform these facilities into energy centers, effectively balancing their significant power needs with environmental responsibilities. This thought-provoking conversation highlights the importance of collaboration in the clean energy transition and presents compelling opportunities for the future of data center operations. Tune in for an enlightening exploration of how technology can drive change in our energy landscape!
data centers, energy efficiency, AI, clean energy, cooling systems, water consumption, site selection, renewable energy, digital demand, sustainability
In this episode of Climate+, Lincoln and Prashanthi Sudhakar of SalaheE Partners dive into the world of venture capital and how it can be harnessed to drive innovation. Prashanthi, an expert in venture building and corporate venture capital, shares her invaluable insights on the unique opportunities and challenges that entrepreneurs face. From understanding the intricacies of fundraising to navigating corporate partnerships, listeners will gain practical advice on how to strategically approach fundraising and set realistic expectations when working with corporate investors. With a focus on scaling operations and product development, this conversation is a must-listen for climate tech entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to create impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Tune in to learn how to leverage venture capital effectively while paving the way for a more sustainable future!
venture capital, climate tech, innovation, fundraising, startups, corporate venture capital, investment strategies, entrepreneurship, clean energy, sustainability, venture capital, corporate venture capital, entrepreneurship, capital raising, due diligence, investment strategies, startup funding, investor relationships, business growth, capital markets
"Bet a chicken!" So begins our Climate+ deep dive into the evolving landscape of innovation in a rapidly changing world. As the founder of the Institute for Innovation in Large Organizations (ILO), guest Peter Temes brings a wealth of knowledge about how organizations can harness AI and agile methodologies to drive creativity and efficiency. Discover how these advancements are reshaping business operations, enabling organizations to experiment more cost-effectively, and fostering a culture of collaboration that maximizes value for everyone involved. In this episode, Peter shares insightful anecdotes from his work with some of the world's leading corporations like Microsoft and Pfizer, highlighting the shift from focusing solely on cost savings to delivering true value through personalized experiences. We discuss the importance of building relational trust within communities while introducing innovative solutions that address immediate needs. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn how you can leverage innovation to not only survive but thrive in today's unprecedented climate. Donโt miss out on this enlightening conversationโstream it now on your favorite podcast platform!
innovation, large organizations, failure, AI, experimentation, ILO, Peter Temes, business strategy, technology, organizational change, banking, technology, employment, innovation, COVID-19, economic transition, cash transactions, leadership, automotive industry, collaboration
In this episode of Climate+, we engage with Bobby Boyd, SHRM-CP, ICYB, PMP, a leader in sustainability and equity initiatives, centered on the critical challenge of ensuring a just energy transition. The conversation delves into the complexities of decarbonizing the electric system while addressing the financial burdens that arise from increased investments in renewable energy and infrastructure. Bobby shares insights about his experience at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) , particularly regarding innovative outreach strategies that involve partnering with faith-based organizations to disseminate vital information on energy efficiency programs and financial incentives to communities. Listeners can also learn about the importance of grassroots advocacy and the role that education plays in empowering individuals to make informed choices about their energy use. Bobby emphasizes how creating awareness around utility cost reductions can spark widespread interest and drive engagement in energy-saving initiatives. Tune in to explore the intersection of sustainability, equity, and community empowerment in the quest for an equitable and resilient energy future.
energy transition, equity, sustainability, climate change, community engagement, workforce development, electrification, Department of Energy, environmental justice, clean energy
"Bet a chicken!" So begins our Climate+ deep dive into the evolving landscape of innovation in a rapidly changing world. As the founder of the Institute for Innovation in Large Organizations (ILO), guest Peter Temes brings a wealth of knowledge about how organizations can harness AI and agile methodologies to drive creativity and efficiency. Discover how these advancements are reshaping business operations, enabling organizations to experiment more cost-effectively, and fostering a culture of collaboration that maximizes value for everyone involved. In this episode, Peter shares insightful anecdotes from his work with some of the world's leading corporations like Microsoft and Pfizer, highlighting the shift from focusing solely on cost savings to delivering true value through personalized experiences. We discuss the importance of building relational trust within communities while introducing innovative solutions that address immediate needs. Tune in to gain valuable insights and learn how you can leverage innovation to not only survive but thrive in today's unprecedented climate. Donโt miss out on this enlightening conversationโstream it now on your favorite podcast platform!
innovation, large organizations, failure, AI, experimentation, ILO, Peter Temes, business strategy, technology, organizational change, banking, technology, employment, innovation, COVID-19, economic transition, cash transactions, leadership, automotive industry, collaboration
Join us at the intersection of finance and sustainability for the latest episode of Climate+ with guest R. Paul Herman, FSA, founder and CEO of HIP Investor Inc. Discover how investing can create sustainable and profitable growth while addressing critical human, social, and ecological needs. Paul is a pioneer in the field, advising investors on making impactful choices that prioritize future risk and net positive effects on people and the planet. In this episode, we explore vital topics, from climate action strategies to the complexities of credit ratings and the financing of climate action plans by cities and counties, shedding light on the evolution of corporate responsibility and the challenges in valuing a company's environmental impact.
impact investing, ESG, climate action, sustainable finance, corporate responsibility, human capital, investment strategies, climate risk, financial performance, stakeholder trust
Discover innovative solutions for climate change mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and justice in the latest episode of Climate+, featuring 15Rock's Gautam Bakshi. Gautam sheds light on how AI and machine learning are revolutionizing analysis and democratizing actionable intelligence for long-term success -- from Wall Street to Main Street and from the latest technology innovations to the most embedded local infrastructure -- to facilitate better informed and more creative human decision-making that aligns prosperity and purpose in this Climate+ World.
AI, climate change, sustainability, machine learning, climate solutions, investment, change management, financial returns, ESG, technology, AI, climate solutions, infrastructure assessment, financial modeling, decision making, long-term planning, data analysis, investment strategies, environmental impact, community resilience
In this engaging episode of Climate+, we dive into the intersection of art and climate change with Nicole Kelner, founder of Arts and Climate Change. Nicole shares her innovative approach to making complex energy concepts accessible through creative visual metaphors, like comparing virtual power plants to community gardens. This captivating analogy illustrates how each home contributes to a shared energy "garden," simplifying technical jargon and inviting listeners to connect with the material on a personal level. The conversation emphasizes the importance of clarity in communication, as Nicole provides insights on how to distill complex information into digestible visuals. She shares her experiences crafting infographics that resonate with local audiencesโusing familiar imagery to enhance understanding and engagement. Listeners will walk away inspired not only to learn more about sustainable practices but also to consider how they can effectively communicate their own ideas in impactful ways. Tune in to explore the role of creativity in climate action and discover actionable insights for your own journey toward sustainability!
climate change, art, communication, education, solutions, creativity, engagement, coloring book, clean energy, mental health, art, climate communication, infographics, education, collective action, career transitions, coding, curiosity, environmental solutions, visual storytelling
Join us for an insightful new episode of Climate+, where we welcome Lauren E. Graham, a trailblazer at the crossroads of climate action, democracy, and social impact. As the founder of Velvet Frame, a boutique social change strategy and communications agency, Lauren combines her extensive expertise in areas such as green building, sustainable design, and social impact strategy to help individuals and organizations align their goals with ecological imperatives. With advanced degrees from Stanford University, Yale University, and the University of Pennsylvania, Lauren offers a unique and informed perspective on the critical challenges we face in fostering a just and sustainable world. In this episode, Lauren and Lincoln explore the interconnected realms of climate, education, citizenship, and societal change, shedding light on how each sector influences the other and the innovative strategies that can facilitate impactful solutions. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from her breadth of experience, including her role as an educator at Penn and Baruch College. Tune in to discover actionable insights and inspiration, and be part of the conversation that aims to shape a more just and sustainable future for our Climate+ World. Lauren's TEDx talk: https://lnkd.in/gF-WjqpY
climate change, democracy, education, social impact, higher education, transformational learning, community engagement, technology in education, ecological identity, Velvet Frame
Without it, the global economy stops. But we need to make it climate-friendly, environment-friendly, and most importantly, human-friendly. Itโs called drayage and it is the transportation of goods or containers over short distances and between modes of transportation. From a cargo ship to a warehouse or a truck depot or a train stop, for example. Think about the containers you see on the backs of semi trucks, or stacked on railcars. Dollars to donuts, they got there via drayage โ no matter where they came from or what their destination. And, as my guest Matt LeDucq and I will discuss, that sort of heavy-duty, short-distance hauling is dominated by diesel-fueled trucks. Short distances and slow speeds mean very inefficient (and thus expensive and carbon-intensive) operation of those diesels, not to mention the pollution and noise that afflict health outcomes and property values for everyone involved and nearby. Matt is the best person I know to help us understand drayage itself and how to make that Climate+ innovation real. He is the CEO of Forum Mobility, which is decarbonizing a little-seen but vital part of the global supply chain that we all rely on. Matt is a 20+ year veteran of the renewable energy sector across utility-scale and community-scale solar energy, electric vehicles, and energy storage. He began his career as a construction manager, which probably accounts for his โfigure it out and get it doneโ mindset -- just the mindset we need in this hashtag#climateplusworld! I hope you'll join us!
drayage, electric trucks, decarbonization, supply chain, renewable energy, transportation, climate innovation, environmental impact, policy, utilities
Welcome back to Climate+! This is Episode 4, featuring Emmanuel Daniel at Alosanar. In this episode, we go deep into the built environment, looking at the ways that the Climate+ World is making the interaction of buildings, energy, water, artificial intelligence, and people quite different than it has ever been before. Emmanuel has been a leader in this field for many, many years and all around the world. Emmanuel is currently the CEO and Founder of Alosanar, a consultancy focused on building technology and human experience design through technology, sustainability, experiences, and people. Prior to Alosanar, Emmanuel was a leader at Microsoft for 12 years, shaping physical and digital environments from his native Singapore to nearly every continent on earth. Here's the challenge: We humans are creatures of our built environment โ especially the home, office, commercial, and industrial buildings that keep us safe, comfortable, and productive. But most of that building stock was built before the phrases โclimate changeโ or โhybrid workโ entered the lexicon. Just in the US, something like 80% of homes are more than 20 years old and the average ages of both commercial buildings and school buildings is about 50 years. Those older buildings were designed around a set of assumptions that were reasonable for their time โ pre-climate change ambient temperatures, humidity, and pre-wildfire air quality, for example. Little thought was given to energy efficiency or water efficiency, let alone greenhouse gases. (spoiler alert: buildings account for about 30% of operational GHG emissions in the US. And of course we were all in commute-to-office and work-from-office mode, not work-from-home or some hybrid. Finally, nobody foresaw our digital-everything world of computers, the Internet, server farms, electric vehicles, and now artificial intelligence. That's a big of a deal, and one where purpose and prosperity comes in many forms (and jobs!). How can we make this happen in the real world? Check it out -- and please like, comment, and share!
climate change, built environment, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, facilities management, human behavior, office design, asset management, global perspectives, sustainable buildings
Welcome back to Climate+! This is Episode 3, with another great guest โ McGee Young, founder and CEO of WattCarbon. In this episode, McGee and I discuss the challenges of measuring, verifying, and valuing actual climate impacts of renewable energy production. This is vital: climate change is driven by greenhouse gas emissions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions are driven by an electrified economy running on renewable power, and renewable power is driven by an eye-watering amount of investment: $1.8 trillion (with a โTโ) dollars in renewable energy in 2023 alone, with projections of over $3 trillion per year by 2033. Here's the rub: studies are beginning to show that the way we purchase renewable energy and measure its climate benefits might in fact do little or nothing to cut actual emissions. So whether you worry about money or climate or (like me) both, this is big big deal: both to understand and to solve. The profit side has been easy to measure but ... - How have we measured climate benefit? - Where is that method falling short? - Most importantly, how can we do it better?
climate change, clean energy, decarbonization, renewable energy credits, environmental justice, carbon measurement, energy transition, corporate responsibility, sustainable economy, Watt Carbon
$900 BILLION in 2020 alone, increasing to $5 TRILLION every year from 2030. Those are extraordinary amounts of money. That money makes the Climate+ World go 'round. And in the US, one of its biggest drivers is [drum roll] the federal tax code. Wait โฆ the tax code? Yes, and weโre going to walk through that absolutely vital topic in this episode. (And a note to the financially timid: weโre going to distill it down for everyone. No listener left behind on Climate+ ;) ยท How can we harness the power of the tax code to enable standardized and scaled investment in the clean energy transition? ยท And by so doing democratize the clean energy transition so that all taxpayers, from large corporations to individuals, can do well by doing good? These are critically important questions, for the financially sophisticated to the financially timid alike. I cannot think of a more important place from which to start this podcast โ and to seek solutions, opportunities, and outcomes. Our guest today, Tac Leung, is eminently qualified to help us all understand this vital climate+ topic. Tac is a seasoned Silicon Valley engineer, entrepreneur, and fintech innovator with over two decades of experience in regulated financial markets across global banking and risk management as well as start-ups like his current venture, Secured Carbon.
climate action, flow of money, investments, clean green infrastructure, tax credits, tax equity transfers, Inflation Reduction Act, Secured Carbon
Welcome! "Climate+" is a dynamic, interview-driven podcast that educates and inspires a global audience, from the climate-curious to the climate-committed, who seek both purpose and prosperity in addressing the unprecedented, interconnected, and global challenges we face. Itโs climate change, of course, but also pollution, endemic, species loss, population gain, migration, resource conflict, and so many others, with feedback loops in and between and around each. Multiply that by mitigation, adaptation, resilience, and justice. Then raise it to the power of the entire planet. Climate+ addresses that complexity head-on with dynamic interviews of hand-picked experts and practitioners from around the world and across industry, academia, finance, government, and society at-large. Focused on substance and not marketing, Climate+ brings real-world experience and examples, especially those that are particularly effective and adaptable, and shows how we apply our unique selves โ our superpowers โ to move our world forward, no matter who, what, or where we are on our small planet. Thatโs the Climate+ World. Letโs get to work!
climate change, sustainability, innovation, climate justice, environmental challenges, solutions, resilience, adaptation, technology, global collaboration