As greenhouse gasses threaten the stability of our atmosphere, it is becoming increasingly critical to limit carbon dioxide emissions. A promising way climate scientists have proposed emission reduction is through mineralization: the process of turning carbon dioxide into solid rock to prevent it from reaching the atmosphere. This week, we spoke with Dr. Rob Jackson about this method of carbon capture. For a transcript, please visit...

Methane is the second most common greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, and far more dangerously potent. Gas leaks are one of the most dangerous contributors to this, pouring tons of methane into the environment with every leak. This week, we spoke to Dr. Rob Jackson about his new book Into the Clear Blue Sky, which discusses the importance of targeting methane emissions as we take on the task of reversing the climate crisis. For a transcript, please visit...

Regions across the world have begun to experience severe heat waves, which threaten millions of people, especially vulnerable communities. This week, we spoke to Dr. David Sklar, an emergency physician, about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related conditions. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/staying-safe-in-extreme-heat-with-dr-david-sklar/

Energy is a fundamental resource. Society relies on energy in order to operate and maintain safe, healthy, and accessible lifestyles. However, in order to promote sustainability, society must invest in methods to curb excess energy consumption by increasing energy efficiency. We spoke with Mark Kresowik to learn more about the benefits of setting energy standards. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/standardizing-energy-efficiency-with-mark-kresowik/.

Climate coverage has grown in presence in modern media as climate change increasingly impacts the daily lives of citizens. Videos, reports, and journals directly from the front lines monitor environmental changes all around the world, keeping the public engaged, aware, and prepared. We spoke with CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti to learn more about the power of storytelling about climate change. For a transcript of this episode, please visit...

Nature-based solutions to climate change, such as "Resilience Hotspots," can enhance climate resilience by restoring and maintaining pockets of nature, such as wetlands and urban green spaces, to counteract storm surges and urban heat islands. Integrating these natural defenses into urban planning, while emphasizing community equity, not only mitigates climate impacts but also promotes climate justice. For a full transcript of this episode, please visit...

Fans of the induction cooktops say it's how we'll electrify our homes, breathe cleaner air... and maybe cook better too. The hitch? Installing these cooktops often requires expensive and time consuming rewiring. We spoke to Channing Street Copper Company, a startup whose new induction cooktop could help make the technology more accessible by plugging directly into the wall. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/an-induction-range-no-rewiring-required/

Climate change has been increasingly affecting psychological health through the form of climate anxiety. As society grows more concerned about the safety of their livelihoods in the face of environmental disasters, Indigenous communities are spearheading a solution: wildfire as soliphilia. We spoke with Dr. Melinda Adams to learn more about the transformation of wildfire from a colonization weapon to a regenerative power. For a transcript, please visit...

Fears of wildfires grow as more intense and dangerous burnings occur. However, what if there was a need for more wildfires for our environment? We spoke with Dr. Melinda Adams to learn more about the significance of fires in our ecosystems and the practice of cultural burning through Indigenous efforts to restore ecosystems. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/regenerating-our-ecosystems-with-good-fire-with-dr-melinda-adams/.

US legislating and policy-making often lacks input and consideration for marginalized and discriminated communities. This week, we spoke with Dr. Andrew Rumbach, a Fellow at the Urban Institute, about how involvement in climate policy can be more accessible and engaging, to these communities especially. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/including-marginalized-communities-in-policy-decisions/.

As the effects of climate change are increasingly felt around the world, the need to incentivize communities to make lifestyle choices that limit its impact is more necessary than ever. This week, we spoke to Klean Energy Kulture co-founders Michael Hawthorne Jr. and Corey Dennard about using pop culture to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable practices. For a transcript, please visit solutions...

As air travel and shipping have become a permanent fixture of modern international life, the world feels the environmental impacts of aircraft pollution. This week, we spoke with climate and aviation researcher Matteo Mirolo about eliminating contrails, the white cloud formations that stream behind airplanes, to increase sustainability. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/eliminating-contrails-to-increase-aircraft-sustainability-with-matteo-mirolo/.

Methane, the primary component of natural gas, can be emitted through leaks in agricultural operations, waste disposal, and energy production. This week, we spoke to Dr. Timiebi Aganaba about using satellites to detect leaks and strategies for using that data for good. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/locating-methane-leaks-with-satellites-with-dr-timiebi-aganaba/.

Most current energy technologies burn fossil fuels and emit carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming. Adopting low and zero-carbon technologies is one way to reduce emissions, but barriers such as high upfront and maintenance costs have impeded the adoption of these technologies. Energy-as-a-service (EaaS) arrangements make it easier for consumers to adopt energy-efficient technology. Under these arrangements, the EaaS provider provides the customer with an energy service, such as...

In this episode from 2022, Climate Break talks to Chris Seney, Director of Organic Operations for Republic Services, about their first of its kind solar powered composting facility in Chula Vista, California. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/using-solar-energy-to-power-large-scale-compost-with-chris-seney/

People with disabilities have been excluded from national plans and responses to climate change, leaving them more vulnerable to heat waves, natural disasters, and environmental hazards from public housing. We spoke with Michael Stein, co-founder of the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, to learn more about how to create inclusive climate solutions for people with disabilities by including them into the conversation about climate challenges they face. For a transcript, please visit...

Dr. Candice Howarth studies how place based policies and communication can be used to fight climate change and engage local communities. In this episode, we talk to her about what makes for effective communication about climate policy. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/what-does-effective-climate-communication-look-like-with-dr-candice-howarth/

To decarbonize transportation, we'll need to switch to electric cars. New electric vehicles are decreasing in price and increasing in range and accessibility, but remain out of reach for many. Could EV Retrofitting, a process that converts cars from internal combustion to electric in just a few hours, be what fills in the gap? Listen to Climate Break talk to Dr. Aly El Tayeb, founder of Egyptian retrofitting startup EV Shift, about its potential. For a transcript, please visit...

As climate change impacts the economy, businesses are turning towards sustainable investments to strengthen their climate-resilience. We spoke with Rev. Kirsten Spalding of Ceres Investor Network to learn more about the significance of mobilizing investors toward building a sustainable economy. For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/sustainable-investing-for-a-climate-proof-economy-with-kirsten-spalding/

The expansion of renewable energy is heightening the need for improved transmission capacity of our electrical grid. Unfortunately, rapid grid expansion to meet this demand faces funding and cost allocation obstacles. Large-scale reconductoring of advanced conductor systems has been proposed as an alternative. We spoke to Umed Paliwal, a researcher from UC Berkeley, to learn more about the process and benefits of reconductoring. For a transcript of this episode, please visit...

Dr. Erica Dodds heads the Foundation for Carbon Restoration, which advocates for using carbon removal - in addition to emissions reductions - to restore atmospheric carbon dioxide to pre-industrial revolution levels. One method of removal she says is promising? Storing carbon in concrete. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/using-concrete-for-carbon-removal-with-dr-erica-dodds/

Through organized rallies and marches, the public has begun to see an increased recognition of climate justice issues amidst various other social movements. Mass mobilization thus provides a tactic of community organizing and civic engagement that can unite people across the globe – or create the possibility of a backlash. We spoke with Dana Fisher to learn more. For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/mass-mobilization-for-climate-with-dana-fisher/

Concentrated beer formulas that minimize water content and transportation emissions are reducing the carbon footprint of the beer industry. This groundbreaking approach presents an opportunity for both producers and consumers to make more environmentally responsible choices when consuming beer. For a transcript, visit https://climatebreak.org/raising-the-bar-brewing-a-greener-future-with-concentrated-beer-with-gary-tickle/

As the world explores the promising prospects of mainstream sustainable energy, many have looked towards solutions that optimize carbon footprints and conversion rates. We spoke to Jun Yao, Professor of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts who led the Air Gen project, about the scientific breakthroughs his team have made on air humidity energy conversion—using air filters to capture water particles and taking advantage of their natural charges. For a transcript of this episode,...