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𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙩, 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙙𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙?Join me for Climate+ Podcast #77, a conversation with Dr. Dr. Melik Khoury, the visionary president and CEO of Unity Environmental University, exploring how higher education must democratize access to climate and sustainability education across every industry and geography.Key Takeaways:- 𝙀𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙖𝙡 𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮, 𝙖𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩- 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝-𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮, 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩- "𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬"—𝙚𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙙𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨- 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙩𝙝 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙚𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙞𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙮climate education, sustainability, higher education, innovation, interdisciplinary learning, democratization, environmental science, climate literacy, technology in education, global perspectives

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙨𝙩-𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙖 𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 8 𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙡𝙪𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙩?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.Tune in for essential insights on where purpose meets prosperity in our unprecedented Climate+ World.#E2W #Electricmobility #Urbanmobility #Personaltransportation #India #subcontinent #Africa #Indonesia #Philippines #GlobalSouth #Emergingmarkets #innovation #climatetech #powergrid #infrastructure #Renewables #energy #Manufacturing #Connectedvehicles #Environment #Climate #Carbon #emissions #climatechange #pollution #eJ #environmentaljustice #Climatesolutions #Sustainability #impact #Climatefunds #Commutation #Publictransportation #Speedandscale

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙚𝙨𝙩?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.

𝙄𝙣 𝙖 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚, 𝘼𝙄, 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙘 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙛𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙙𝙖𝙥𝙩, 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙡𝙪𝙭𝙪𝙧𝙮 — 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮. 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 mindset—the ability to anticipate change, envision alternatives, and take strategic action—may be the most critical skill for navigating our unprecedented Climate+ World.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 -- 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 -- 𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙫𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚𝙨, 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝?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. Don’t miss out—subscribe to Climate+ Podcast and join the conversation today!Check it out here or wherever you access podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@ClimatePlusPodcast/videosElectric 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

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙦𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘼𝙄 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙭 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙣?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"Check it out here or wherever you get your podcasts!

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨𝙣'𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙞𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙞𝙜𝙜𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣?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.

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣'𝙩 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩 𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙘𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 — 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 40 𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝘼𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩?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 actionclimate communication, environmental messaging, public engagement, climate literacy, climate action, NGOs, fear and hope, political landscape, climate solutions, moral framework

𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙗𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙝 ...Or, 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗿 — 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀?Check out episode #69 of Climate+ Podcast with lifecycle analysis expert guest John Beath of John Beath Environmental, LLC!  Highlights include ...+ 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙇𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣Lifecycle 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.+ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 "𝙐𝙨𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚" 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣The toothbrush example perfectly illustrates this inquiry: the impact isn't primarily in manufacturing the toothbrush — 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

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙬𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚?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.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 '𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿' 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝗿𝗮?For my guest Lukas N.P. Egger at SAP Signavio, AI represents a fundamentally different type of transformation where being a fast follower—a strategy that worked well in previous technological shifts like cloud and mobile—may no longer be effective. Here's why:1. 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: Incumbents could afford to let the market shake out, identify winners, then use their financial resources to quickly adopt proven technologies.2. 𝘼𝙄 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙚𝙨: 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. 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩: Organizations need to start experimenting now, develop AI literacy across their workforce, and fundamentally rethink how they operate—not 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. 

𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗱-𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 – 𝗼𝗵, 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 – 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘆?Check out episode 66 of the Climate+ Podcast, with guest Gregory Rouse at EPRI!#climatechange #climatetech #innovation #climatepluspodcast #podcast #technology #changemanagement #climatesolutions #sustainability #adapation #resilience #environmentaljustice #climatejustice #climatepodcast #sustainabilitycareers #climatecareers #impactinvesting #energy #electricity #transportation #evs

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲?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: 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙫𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙮 𝙨𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙖 𝙚𝙣𝙫𝙞𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩. 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?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 sustainability—they 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.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?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!

 - 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆?- 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲?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. Keywords: Chief Sustainability Officer, sustainability, energy efficiency, shareholder value, environmental impact, climate change, corporate responsibility, energy transition, green technology, resource management

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 -- 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗱?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.Keywords: demand-side energy, power system, energy efficiency, virtual power purchase agreements, measurement and verification, renewable energy, grid capacity, energy management, climate solutions, Watt Carbon

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?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!keywords: community solar, energy pricing, solar customers, distribution utilities, transaction fees, consumer benefits

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?"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.Keywords: global service, cultural connection, volunteer tourism, sustainability, community engagement, Globe Aware, cultural exchange, international service, empathy, ethical tourism

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 "𝗔𝗜-𝗶𝗻𝗴" 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱?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.

"𝗪𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸!"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.

𝗜𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 "𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀" 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 "𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀"?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.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭-𝐮𝐩𝐬, 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤-𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?Find out in episode 55 of Climate+ Podcast! In this episode, Eero Vartiainen of Helsinki’s 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.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐨𝐧𝐞?In Climate+ Podcast #54, Lincoln engages with Dawn Dzurilla, founder of Gaia Human Capital Consultants, to explore the evolving landscape of climate careers. They discuss the historical context of sustainability, the importance of leadership and diversity in the climate sector, and the role of executive recruiters in shaping the future workforce. Dawn emphasizes the need for a mindset shift towards sustainability and the significance of purpose in career choices. The conversation also highlights the transition from traditional jobs to green collar careers and the barriers that need to be addressed to foster innovation and collaboration in the climate space. 

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙬𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚+ 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙩𝙤𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘, 𝙨𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 – 𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙄 𝙨𝙖𝙮 – 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚?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. 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞+ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝?Sophie Egan, author of 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 and 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝑩𝒆 𝒂 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔 𝑬𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓, 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.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬?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 today’s 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!

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲+ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱?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.

A𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝, 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Check out this episode of the Climate+ Podcast, where Lincoln speaks with Fabio Nicoló, 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.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 (𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥!) 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬?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.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐱 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬, 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞+ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝?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.podscan_18M1k6PXYOnCG5xn97pyFawojlBnOH5e

𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬.  𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐚𝐩?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.

How can we leverage storytelling to enable future-forward outcomes today, whether we’re individuals or interest groups or companies or governments?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.  

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐈, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲?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.

So … you’ve probably seen rooftop solar on a home or maybe a commercial building, or maybe you have solar on your own rooftop. Emphasis here on the word “own” – the rooftop solar industry has grown-up and thrives on properties where the people occupying the home or business also own the house or building. Renters – that’s over 1/3 of the US population and many of our least affluent -- have generally been left out. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞, 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 “𝐠𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫”?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.

So … 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. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 – 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦?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.

“𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝.” - 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐧In 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.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲?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.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 -- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 -- 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝?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.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬?In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Stacy Savage 🤠♻️ 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.Check it out!

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.Curious? Check it out!

In this episode of Climate Plus, Lincoln Bleveans speaks with Tim Frick, CEO of Mighty Bytes, 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.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞+ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝?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 systems— from lighting and HVAC to environmental monitoring—into 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. 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲?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.  Check out the episode!

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬? 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.

B𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞?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.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞, 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬?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 Street’s 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.

"𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝."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.Curious?  Check it out!

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 -- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦?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.

Big legacy nukes, small new nukes, and new and seemingly infinite AI – where do we even start to unpack this extraordinary convergence?In this episode of Climate+, Lincoln Bleveans talks to Jeremy Shook, 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.