Breaking Down Climate Pollution
by Glad Climate
Climate change affects us all, but it can feel overwhelming and complicated. Breaking Down Climate Pollution is brought to you by the team at Glad (gladclimate.com) who are on a mission to accelerate the return to safe levels of greenhouse gas. We created this podcast using AI to breakdown complex climate info into easy-to-digest ideas to help us stay on top of everything climate-related. We use it everyday at Glad, and we hope you find it just as helpful.Join us as we explore carbon removal, greenhouse gases, emissions reduction, and more.Head over to www.GladClimate.com to learn more.
Episodes
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Exploring Internal Carbon Fees
Join us as we explore the intriguing concept of internal carbon fees, a bold step companies are taking to put a price on their carbon footprint. We unravel how these fees, recommended to range from $100 to $200 per ton of CO2, serve as more than just a method to offset emissions. Instead, they...
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Private Sector Levers for Scaling Carbon Removal
Is the private sector ready to become the hero we need in the climate crisis? Our latest episode grapples with the stark findings of the IPCC report and the sweeping urgency to ramp up carbon removal efforts. We’re talking about a seismic shift, where industries and businesses must spearhead the...
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The EU's Fight Against Methane Emissions
Ever wondered what happens to all the garbage we toss out or what's going on inside the stomachs of cows munching grass in fields? Surprisingly, these seemingly unrelated topics are interconnected through a potent greenhouse gas: methane. In our latest conversation, we explore the significant…
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Demystifying TCFD - Task Force for Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
Unravel the complexities of the UK's new sustainability reporting standards and understand how this ambitious framework could reshape global transparency in business. By tuning in, you'll gain insights into the UK's strategic dance with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) as…
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Exploring Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement
Can the ocean's own chemistry become a powerful ally in our fight against climate change? Ocean alkalinity enhancement, an innovative approach gaining traction, suggests it might. By mimicking and amplifying natural processes, we discuss how adding minerals like limestone and olivine or utilizing...
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Safeguarding Our Seas: Unveiling the Threats of Ocean Acidification
How much longer can our oceans bear the brunt of skyrocketing CO2 levels before they start to fail? Ocean acidification is not merely a scientific term; it's a pressing reality threatening the very fabric of marine ecosystems. With CO2 levels up by 40% since the pre-industrial era, our oceans are...
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The Global Shift Towards Science-Based Climate Goals
What if the climate commitments of companies were more than just a publicity stunt? We explore whether businesses are genuinely stepping up to the climate change challenge or merely paying lip service. Our latest episode uncovers fascinating insights from the SBTI monitoring report for 2022,...
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Unpacking The Highlights From COP28
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant influx of climate news? Join us as we unpack the major takeaways from COP28, with a spotlight on the ambitious global plans for an energy revolution. We discuss a groundbreaking three-pronged approach aiming to triple renewable energy capacity by 2030, boost...
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Understanding The Oxford Offsetting Principles
Join us as we unpack the complexities of net zero pledges, moving beyond mere buzzwords to real, impactful actions. We begin by exploring the Oxford principles for net zero, which serve as a comprehensive guide for authentic carbon offsetting. Our discussion emphasizes the importance of…
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Climate Change's Invisible Threat: Nitrous Oxide Uncovered
What if a gas you rarely think about could be a bigger climate threat than carbon dioxide? Join us as we explore the startling reality of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas lurking in the vast cornfields of the US Corn Belt. Drawing from a six-year study, we uncover how nitrogen fertilizers…
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How to Prevent Greenwashing
In this episode, we dive into the European Parliament's new provisional agreement aimed at empowering consumers to make informed, sustainable choices. We explore how the agreement tackles greenwashing, enforcing transparency on eco-friendly claims, and ensuring that terms like "green" or...
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Beyond Value Chain Mitigation
This is the Breaking Down Climate Pollution podcast - brought to you by the team at gladclimate.com - in which we ask AI to generate a deep dive conversation based on climate science or policy documents we'd like to learn more about. In this episode, we asked the AI to explore a report from the...
About this show
Climate change affects us all, but it can feel overwhelming and complicated. Breaking Down Climate Pollution is brought to you by the team at Glad (gladclimate.com) who are on a mission to accelerate the return to safe levels of greenhouse gas. We created this podcast using AI to breakdown complex climate info into easy-to-digest ideas to help us stay on top of everything climate-related. We use it everyday at Glad, and we hope you find it just as helpful.Join us as we explore carbon removal, greenhouse gases, emissions reduction, and more.Head over to www.GladClimate.com to learn more.
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