224. How Solar Is Now the Cheapest Power on Earth Here’s Why That Matters with Marcius Extavour

Today, Matt speaks with Dr. Marcius Extavour about the role of innovation in addressing climate change, drawing on his background in physics, energy systems, and climate-focused technology. They explore why solar energy has become economically dominant, how carbon removal technologies can reduce long-term climate risk, and how data, design, and AI can empower communities and policymakers to act. Dr. Extavour also emphasizes practical solutions, systems thinking, and making climate tools accessible and engaging for real-world impact. Want to boast to your friends about trees named after you? Help us plant 30k trees? Only a few trees left! Visit aclimatechange.com/trees to learn more Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.   Marcius' Bio: Dr. Marcius Extavour is an executive and innovator working at the intersection of deep tech, business, capital, and storytelling. As Senior Partner at Ode, he builds digital products that combine award-winning UI/UX design with data engineering, machine learning, and AI that create commercial and social opportunities in decarbonization, energy, and tackling climate risk. Episode Resources Matt Matern on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/ACClinkedin A Climate Change on Apple: https://bit.ly/accapplepodcast A Climate Change on Spotify: https://bit.ly/accspotifypodcast A Climate Change on YouTube: https://bit.ly/ACCvids Curated List of Episodes If you enjoyed this episode of A Climate Change, here is a list of some recent episodes curated especially for you: Simulating the Future: How Climate Models Shape Policy Decisions with Andrew Jones [Link] How Personal Change Sparks Global Impact: Joshua Spodek's Sustainability Secrets [Link] Bill McKibben on Renewable Energy, Political Battles & Hope for the Planet [Link]