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Where The Climate Things Are
by Adeline Thompson
The first step in taking climate action is talking about it. Join me, Adeline Thompson - environmental impact advocate and storytelling enthusiast - and my guests in rich conversations about what they’re doing and seeing in their corner of the outdoor world, and how we can get involved. This podcast showcases interdisciplinary outdoor recreationalists working to take action on climate with innovative environmental solutions. We don’t do doomsday, guilt or shame here — we uplift solutions-oriented work, talk about existing issues and challenges, and discuss where we need to go, together.
Episodes
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Aaron Long | Race Director at Daybreak Racing, Running Coach and Trail Runner
Aaron Long is a trail race director with Daybreak Racing, producing a dozen trail events a year across Oregon, Washington, and California. He grew up on the central Oregon coast, ran track and cross country, had a coaching career that took him to each corner of the country, and then moved home in...
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Julie Carrick Dalton | Novelist, Journalist and Former Organic Farmer and Beekeeper
Julie Carrick Dalton is a novelist and former organic farmer whose climate awakening began on her own land in New Hampshire, where she discovered that the local growing season had stretched by 22 days over the past century. She is the author of Waiting for the Night Song and The Last Beekeeper…
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Keith Carson | Meteorologist, Climate Communicator and Director at Maine Conservation Voters
This week, meteorologist and former TV weather anchor Keith Carson joins the Where The Climate Things Are podcast to talk about what it actually takes to communicate about climate change, which can sometimes (always?) be a tough topic! Keith spent nearly 20 years in Maine broadcasting — including...
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Stephanie Case | UN Human Rights Lawyer, Pro Ultrarunner and Founder of Free to Run
Our guest this week is Stephanie Case. Steph spent fifteen years as a UN human rights lawyer – deploying to Afghanistan, South Sudan, Gaza, and the Middle East – while training for ultras by running in circles inside armed compounds when that was the only option. Last year, after years of IVF and...
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Anna Gibson | Ski Mountaineering Olympian, Trail Running Champion and Environmental Law Graduate
Our guest on the Where The Climate Things Are podcast this week is Anna Gibson – you might know her from her insane trail running career or from the 2026 Winter Olympics in ski mountaineering, but you might not know that she also holds a graduate degree in environmental law. Anna grew up at the...
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An End of Year Sign-Off
One last episode to wrap the year before the WTCTA team heads offline. Additional links below: Everytown for Gun Safety Brown U Flight Fund (getting students out of Providence quickly and safely) Bondi Beach GoFundMe I encourage you to follow reporter Cate Brown and community activist Amanda…
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Bonus Episode: 11th Hour Racing on Race Day Climate Solutions
My guest today is Dani Burton, Sponsorship Manager at 11th Hour Racing – a Newport, Rhode Island-based organization working at the intersection of ocean health, behavior change, and community action through sport, storytelling, and grantmaking. The organization supports ambassador networks, funds...
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Jes Parker | Endurance Athlete, Circularity Advocate and Founder of Take2Trail
Jes Parker is the founder of Take2Trail, a used and overstocked trail running gear marketplace she built from scratch. Jes is a self-described “glitter and dirt” person: someone with genuine high standards for quality who also spent a decade rolling through obstacle courses in mud, water and…
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The Diary of a Weatherwoman's Daughter
This week, we head back to the WTCTA Substack. Addie reads (and comments on) her recent article "The Diary of a Weatherwoman's Daughter" on Substack. Buckle up, we're going to Maine! (and Micronesia, and New York City, and back to Maine again...) Full article: wtcta.substack.com
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Bart Mihailovich | Water Defender, Network Connector and Lifelong River Recreator
Our guest this week on the Where The Climate Things Are podcast is Bart Mihailovich. Bart is the Director of Waterkeeper Membership Services at Waterkeeper Alliance – a global network of 300 waterkeeper groups protecting watersheds across 47 countries. Each chapter is autonomous, place-based, and...
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Race Day Climate Extremes | How Weather Increasingly Impacts Outdoor Events
A rundown of a few recent events: Big Alta heatwave, UTMB's Tenerife cancellation, the LA Marathon's 18-mile medal, and the recent Paralympic temperatures/conditions. Check out the full roundup on substack with links: wtcta.substack.com
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Susana Hancock | Polar Explorer, Climate Scientist and Policy Expert
This week, climate scientist, polar explorer, and former international rower Susana Hancock joins Where The Climate Things Are to talk about what happens when science, sport, and global policy collide. Susana works at the intersection of cryosphere science and international climate negotiations —...
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Molly Seidel | Olympic Bronze Medalist, Ultrarunner and Environmental Advocate
This week Olympic marathon bronze medalist and ultrarunner Molly Seidel joins Where The Climate Things Are for a conversation about the environmental side of her story - one that rarely gets airtime in traditional running-focused interviews.Growing up in rural Wisconsin surrounded by land...
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Shannon Jade | Climate Poet, Environmental Scientist and Advocate for Hope
This week, Addie is joined by Shannon Jade - an environmental scientist, poet, and author based in Australia whose work sits at the intersection of climate science and storytelling. Shannon’s debut novel-in-verse, A Song for the Earth, follows one young woman’s journey across the planet’s biomes,...
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Climate x Olympics | An Outdoor Recreation-Focused Roundup
Addie talks about the major climate themes throughout the 2026 Winter Olympics, in addition to the endangerment finding reversal that arrived today. It's all connected. Full article and links on substack: wtcta.substack.com
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ICE OUT
A climate channel posting about this? Absolutely. Because it's all connected. CALL YOUR SENATORS: (202) 224-3121 Scripts, resources and more at the WTCTA substack: wtcta.substack.com
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Climate Strides Returns!
Climate Strides is back! We are partnering with Running Up For Air and Patagonia on our next four events. Our Climate Strides series returns to play a special role in supporting RUFA’s mission. By bringing participants along on our mobile panel design, we want to get people moving while giving...
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An End of Year Sign-Off
A short note for the end of the year! I did also want to offer a few resources for those who want to get involved on a few of the important causes mentioned, climate-related or not: Everytown for Gun Safety Brown U Flight Fund (getting students out of Providence quickly and safely) Bondi Beach...
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Bianca Clarke | Climate Resilience Advocate & Parks Access Leader at Trust for Public Land
In this episode, Addie sits down with Bianca Clarke — parks advocate, community-builder, and Director of the 10-Minute Walk Program at Trust for Public Land — to talk about equitable access to nature, climate resilience and why neighborhood parks are critical climate infrastructure in addition to...
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Happy One Year, WTCTA!
WTCTA is a whole year old! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who has read, listened, subscribed, told a friend about this, come to an event, suggested a guest, BEEN a guest… you name it. The belief in this little project is palpable, and means more than you all know. We would not be here without it.
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BONUS EPISODE | Field Notes: Vietnam
Addie reads the latest post on the Where The Climate Things Are Substack about a recent trip to Vietnam for a wedding, and the very real climate impacts the country is facing from weeks of typhoons and flooding. WTCTA Substack Article
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Christian Vanizette | Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Climate Action App chilli
In this episode, Addie sits down with Christian Vanizette - social entrepreneur, activist, and founder of Makesense and chilli, the world’s first climate activism app. From growing up surrounded by the reefs and whales of Tahiti to building global movements for systemic change, Christian’s story...
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Trail Running Radio | Environmental Leadership in the Music Industry
Ryan Thrower reads Addie's guest post on the TRR substack about Guster's environmental leadership in the music industry via the nonprofit REVERB (and also talks about how good their music is). Links: REVERB Guster Track 1 Playlist Trail Running Radio Substack Where The Climate Things Are Substack
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Liv Rose | Freediver, Ocean Educator & Founder of Liv for the Sea
In this episode, Addie sits down with Liv Rose — freediver, ocean educator, and founder of Liv for the Sea — to talk about ocean confidence, vulnerability, and how connection beneath the surface can shape how we show up for the planet. From witnessing coral bleaching firsthand to leading...
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Tim Weed | Climate Fiction Novelist, International Trip Leader & Fly Fisherman
In this episode, I sit down with Tim Weed — writer, teacher, and international trip leader turned novelist. Tim’s latest book, The Afterlife Project, is a cli-fi novel that travels 10,000 years into the future to wrestle with the fate of humanity, biodiversity, and our relationship to nature. We...
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NYC Climate Week: Outdoor Edition
Addie talks about the recent Climate Strides events at NYC Climate Week, as well as some moments of both existential crisis and uplifting inspiration. Substack post is here.
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Matt Scott | Storyteller, Podcast Host & Director at Project Drawdown
In this episode, Addie sits down with Matt Scott — storyteller, podcaster, and Director of Storytelling & Engagement at Project Drawdown. From imposter syndrome and courage to representation and belonging, Matt shares what it means to “pass the mic” and create climate stories that are both human...
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The Topography of an Environmental Campaign | Strategy & Design
In this episode, Addie debriefs tonight's Kilian Jornet Foundation event in Colorado Springs, as well as reads the newest substack article on the design of the environmental advocacy campaign that accompanies Kilian Jornet's States of Elevation challenge. Plus! We preview the five Climate Strides...
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Peyton Thomas | Scientist, Trail Runner & Climate Advocate
In this episode, Addie sits down with Peyton Thomas - a biologist and competitive trail runner whose work explores the connections between aquatic ecosystems, climate change, and community. From growing up in Atlanta and confronting inequities in access to green space, to building a career that...
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Announcing: Climate Strides at NYC Climate Week
Climate Strides Returns to Central Park! We are excited to announce *five* Climate Strides events at NYC Climate Week. Addie talks about the upcoming events, what to expect and how to get involved. Thanks to Protect Our Winters who came on board as the presenting sponsor for these activations.…
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Emma Mary Murray | Environmental Artist, Community Educator and Climber
This week, I spoke with Emma Mary Murray — textile artist, place-based educator, and environmental storyteller stitching climate realities into fabric, flags, and community. Emma joined me from Mount Desert Island, Maine, where she’s somehow managing to maintain a thriving career as an artist…
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Emme Hayes | Backcountry Guide, Circularity Advocate and Founder of Articles In Common
This week, we are joined by Emme Hayes - former fashion designer, backcountry guide, and the founder of Articles In Common, a resale marketplace reshaping outdoor culture through circularity and climate advocacy. Emme joined me just days after we met - because sometimes you have a conversation so...
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LIVE EPISODE: TrailCon Panel | Scott Jurek, Kelly Newlon, Gerard Vila & Rory Fuerst Jr
This episode was recorded live at TrailCon during the panel Sustainability, Stewardship and Climate Action in Trail Running. It brought together four powerful voices from across the outdoor and climate worlds: Gerard Vila (Kilian Jornet Foundation), Rory Fuerst Jr. (Keen Footwear), Kelly Newlon...
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Kristina Randrup | Pro Trail Runner, PhD Student & Wildlife Ecologist
For this episode, I sat down in person at TrailCon with Kristina Randrup—an ultrarunner, wildlife ecologist, and PhD student at the University of Washington studying blue whale populations. Kristina joined me just after winning the 18K at Broken Arrow Skyrace to talk about her lifelong…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: UTMB’s Sustainability Announcements | A Conversation with Fabrice Perrin of UTMB
For this episode, I spoke with Fabrice Perrin, the Director of Sports, Community and Sustainability at UTMB, the world’s largest trail running event series. We sat down in Olympic Valley the day before the start of Western States (which he was preparing to run) to talk about the new…
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Maddie Hart | Trail Runner, Sustainability Consultant & Founder of Hart Athletic Co.
For this episode, Addie sat down with Maddie Hart - a trail and ultra runner, environmental consultant, and the founder of Hart Athletic Co., a new sustainability consulting initiative for endurance events. Maddie is based in the Bay Area (shoutout to the Pacifica trails and the iconic Taco Bell...
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Jordan Wright | POW Europe Campaigns and Comms Lead, Writer & Surfer
For this episode, I spoke with Jordan Wright, a strategic communicator, creative campaigner, and storytelling force behind POW Europe (Protect Our Winters). Jordan is based in West Wales - yes, the land of rocky coastlines, cold surf, and long, rainy winters - and she joined me to talk about the...
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Isaias Hernandez/Queer Brown Vegan | Environmental Educator, Storyteller, Community Activist & Forager
This week we welcome Isaias Hernandez, aka Queer Brown Vegan, to the podcast. Our conversation explores Isaias's journey into environmentalism, their childhood experiences, and the importance of climate literacy. Isaias shares their 'aha' moment regarding climate change, the struggles with...
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Maggie Lemere | National Geographic Explorer, Environmental Filmmaker and Oral Historian
Addie is joined this week by Maggie Lemere, a documentary filmmaker and storyteller, as she shares her journey into the world of climate awareness and environmental storytelling. She discusses her background in human rights and how it intersects with environmental issues, her experiences growing…
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Zoe Young | Climate Fiction Writer, Artist, Punk Musician & Runner
This week we welcome Zoe Young to the Where The Climate Things Are podcast! In this episode, we explore the intersection of climate change, storytelling, and community action. Zoe shares her journey as a climate writer and her experiences with The Nature Conservancy, emphasizing the importance of...
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Jenny Abegg and Katie Oram | Climbers, Skiers, Mountain Runners and Leadership Team at Better Trail
This week, Addie is joined by the team behind Better Trail - Jenny Abegg and Katie Oram. They discuss the founding and mission of Better Trail, a platform dedicated to promoting sustainability in outdoor gear. They share personal experiences that shaped their views on climate change, the…
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BONUS EPISODE | An Urgent Call To Action
This week, Addie shares the substack post "An Urgent Call To Action" on WTCTA's Substack and discusses how we can all get involved in raising our voices together. Important links! POW's Campaign Link to take action POW's social post Original WTCTA substack post Keywords climate advocacy, public...
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Paddy O'Leary | Science Communicator, Community Leader & Professional Trail Runner
Paddy O’Leary on the pod! We discuss the recent Climate Strides event in San Francisco, reflecting on the importance of community engagement and interactive storytelling in climate advocacy. We also explore Paddy's background, his journey from Ireland to becoming a professional trail runner and...
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Kelly Newlon/RAD Boulder | Professional Chef, Athlete Manager, Environmental Advocate & Runner
We are joined this week by Kelly Newlon of RAD Boulder (Real Athlete Diets), a professional chef and athlete manager with a commitment to sustainability and environmental advocacy. She discusses her early influences, her culinary background, and the pivotal moments that led her to focus on…
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BONUS EPISODE | Addie Reflects on WTCTA's "Why"
Join me for a short solo episode (!!) that's one part level-setting, one part future-visioning and one part me laughing at my typos on Substack. Enjoy!
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Timothy Lock | Ecological Architect & Ultrarunner
This week, Timothy Lock joins the podcast to share his journey growing up on the coast of Maine, falling in love with the outdoors and eventually becoming an architect focused on ecological design. He discusses his deep connection to nature, shaped by his experiences in Acadia National Park, and...
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Jon Jon Moore Palacios | Climate Communicator, Runner & Founding Director of Black in Climate
This week, Jon Jon Moore Palacios joins the podcast to discuss his journey as a writer and communicator in the climate space, sharing insights on his academic experiences, the importance of honesty in environmental discourse and the need for proactive engagement in climate action. Our…
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Mina Guli | Global Water Advocate & Ultrarunner
This week we welcome Mina Guli to the pod. Mina shares her unique journey from a background in law and finance to becoming a water advocate and ultra runner. She discusses her pivotal moments of realization regarding the global water crisis and how she uses her running as a tool for advocacy. We...
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Climate Strides Debrief | Brittany Blitzer on Event Design, Outdoor Facilitation and Mobile Panels
Climate Strides co-facilitator Brittany Blitzer joins the podcast to reflect on the recent event focused on climate action, discussing her personal experiences with climate change, the innovative design of the event, and the importance of movement in fostering meaningful conversations. We explore...
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Jr Rodriguez | Environmental Filmmaker, Adventure Photographer & Skier
In this episode of the Where The Climate Things Are podcast, Jr Rodriguez shares his journey as a mestizo filmmaker and adventure photographer, discussing his background, his awakening to climate issues, and his passion for outdoor recreation. We talk about: Growing up in Houston and witnessing...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The first step in taking climate action is talking about it. Join me, Adeline Thompson - environmental impact advocate and storytelling enthusiast - and my guests in rich conversations about what they’re doing and seeing in their corner of the outdoor world, and how we can get involved. This podcast showcases interdisciplinary outdoor recreationalists working to take action on climate with innovative environmental solutions. We don’t do doomsday, guilt or shame here — we uplift solutions-oriented work, talk about existing issues and challenges, and discuss where we need to go, together.
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