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A Climate Change with Matt Matern — 234 episodes
250. The Founders Loved the Land - and Left One Thing Unfinished
249. He Watched January 6 Happen - Then Wrote This Book w/ Brian Jay Jones
248. Why The Lorax Matters More Now Than Ever with Philip Nel
247. America’s Best Idea: How the U.S. Invented the National Park
246. How FEMA Became the Most Hated Agency in America with Micah Loewinger
245. How 20 Million Americans Got a Republican President to Build the EPA
244. He Left SpaceX After 13 Years to Solve the Water Crisis with Jonathan Criss
243. How CarbonCure Locked 768,000 Tons of CO2 Permanently into Concrete with Dean Forgeron
242. Why a Top Climate VC Is Endorsing Tom Steyer for Governor w/ Dan Miller
241. How 9,000 Restaurants Became America's Newest Power Plant with Ibhade Eigbobo
Ep.86 Mastering the Metrics: Essential Steps to Hit Your Sales Target
240. Why Protecting Nature Starts With Protecting People w/ Brett Jenks
239. Fast Fashion Is Killing the Planet - Here’s What to Do About It with Marci Zaroff
238. The Right to Protest Is Under Attack with Annie Leonard & André Carothers
237. The Environmental Toll of the Iran War with Doug Weir
236. The Man Who Put Carbon Back Underground with Peter Reinhardt
235. The Fight for Affordable Energy in Rural America with Michelle Moore
234. Why the War With Iran Is Really About Fossil Fuels w/ Miranda Green
233. The Plan to Flip the 2026 Midterms w/ Nathaniel Stinnett
232. Can Nature Have Rights? The Legal Movement Reshaping Environmentalism w/ Katie Surma
231. How We Feed the World Without Frying the World w/ Michael Grunwald
230. The Colorado River Is Running Out of Time with Jennifer Pitt
229. How Gen Z Is Rewriting the Climate Playbook
228. The Legal War on Fossil Fuels
227. Why Recycling Won’t Save the Planet
226. How Close We Are to Losing Entire Species Forever, with Matt Podolsky
225. Why Adapting to Climate Change Matters More Than You Think with Doug Parsons
224. How Solar Is Now the Cheapest Power on Earth Here’s Why That Matters with Marcius Extavour
223. How Dr. James Danoff-Burg Helped Stop Poachers Without Guns
222. Making Sustainability Make Sense with Cecilia Rios
221. How AI and Satellites Are Unmasking the Biggest Ocean Polluters with Nick Wise
220. How Plug In Solar Could Succeed Where Climate Policy Failed with Cora Stryker
219. Kelly Bills’ Plan to Save Pollinators Worldwide
218: The Green Girl Changing Climate Activism with Leah Thomas
217: Stephen Lezak Challenges Bill Gates’s Climate Argument
216: The Endangerment Battle and Why Climate Science Still Matters with Naomi Oreskes
215: Inside the News Cycle: Comedy, Policy, and Real-World Climate Choices with Bill Kessler
214: Why Renewables Are Beating Fossil Fuels on Cost with Dr. Gernot Wagner
213: Small-Scale Fisheries Can Solve World Hunger with Andrew Zimmern
212: Inside the Global Treaty to End Fossil Fuels with Tzeporah Berman
211: Why Heat is the #1 Climate Killer and How Cities Are Fighting Back with Dr. Sheila R Foster
210. Trump’s Environmental Manifesto (and Why It’s a Joke)
209: How One Executive Transformed Corporate Climate Strategy with Alexia Kelly
208: The Hidden Secrets Behind Profit-Driven Climate Action with Joel Makower
207: A Documentarian’s Duty to Climate Action with Olga Loginova
206: Everything We Can Learn From Indigenous Communities About Climate Action with James Fountain
205: Trump vs. EPA’s Endangerment Finding
204: Why Trump’s Wind Power Myths Are Hurting His Supporters the Most with Rob Verchick
203: How Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill is The Undoing of Climate Progress
202: Global Warming Solutions Need Multiple Winners with Beth Sawin
201: Patricia Lee on Embedding Sustainability in Higher Education
200: CELEBRATING 200 EPISODES: A Look Back
199: Daniel Farber on How Technology Will Outpace Climate Denial
198: How a Plane Crash Inspired a Lifelong Mission to Defend the Ocean with Dr. Deborah Brosnan
197: How LA’s Mega-Fires Created a 100-Mile Chemical Disaster with Tracy Quinn
196: Why Health Must Be at the Heart of Climate Action with Shweta Narayan
195: Peter Waggonner Explains Why Louisiana’s Coastal Future Matters to Us All
194: Apocalyptic Optimism and Climate Action with Dr. Dana R. Fisher
193: How Antoinette Vermilye Fights for Oceans and Environmental Justice
192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change
191: A Climate Report Card on Trump 2.0 with Kiley Bense
190: Funny, Fierce, and Fossil-Free: Comedy Meets Climate Action with Rasheda Crockett
189: How to Fund Climate Action with Mauricio Porras
188: Climate Action Is Not a Joke, But It Helps to Laugh with Esteban Jorge Gast
187: Saving the Planet, One Circular Economy At a Time with Elin Bergman
186: The Role of Hope-Based Communication in Climate Action with Kamila Camilo
185: How to Walk the Path Between Science and Policy with Dr. Charlie Gardner
184: The Hidden Climate Solution in Construction with Madison Savilow
183: How AI and Satellite Data Revolutionize Forest Conservation with Diego Saez Gil
182: We Can’t Drill and Spill Our Way Into the Future with Zanagee Artis
181: What Climate Science Tells Us About Civilization’s Fate with Gavin Schmidt
180: What If We’re Thinking About Climate Change All Wrong? with Paul Hawken
179: Heather McTeer Toney’s Mission to Fight for Environmental Justice
178: Winning the Climate Fight: Saad Amer on Strategy & Action
177: Simulating the Future: How Climate Models Shape Policy Decisions with Andrew Jones
176: How Personal Change Sparks Global Impact: Joshua Spodek’s Sustainability Secrets
174: The Future of Blue Economy: Terry Tamminen
173: From Arrest to Activism: Captain Paul Watson’s Fight for the Oceans
172: Systemic Solutions for a Sustainable Future: Kristina Dahl’s Climate Vision
171: Re-release: Paul Ehrlich Discusses Overpopulation Solutions and Sustainability Challenges
170: Re-release: Bringing Faith and Science Together the Climate Way with Dr. Katherine Hayhoe
169: Re-release: Andy Marsh: Steering Plug Power to a Hydrogen-Fueled Future
168: Books for Earth Lovers: Holiday Gift Guide with Dr. Michael Svoboda
167: Powering the Future: Solar Energy’s Role in a Greener America with Garrett Nilsen
166: Beyond Recycling: Auden Schendler on Systemic Climate Solutions
165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich
164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather
163: Nathaniel Stinnet on His Mission to Mobilize Environmental Voters
162: Senator Ben Allen on the 2024 Election and California’s Climate Model
161: Republican Mayor Rex Parris Has a Bold Climate Action Plan
160: Shara Mohtadi & The State-Level Push for Clean Energy
159: Project 2025 & the Threat to Climate Policy Under Trump with Paul Bledsoe
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158: Clean Energy, Jobs, and the Future: Paul Bledsoe on the 2024 Presidential Election
157: Susan Solomon Discusses Renewables, Net Zero, and Climate Solutions
155: Aru Shiney-Ajay on Sunrise Movement’s Path to Climate Justice
154: Walter Lamb & Bruce Robertson: Protecting LA’s Ballona Wetlands
153: David Doniger Explores EPA’s Future Amid Supreme Court Rulings
152: Nature & Nurture: Nadia Colburn Discusses Poetry’s Influence on Our Planet
151: Music, Mangroves, and Hope: Exploring Jayda G’s Climate Activism
150: Saving the Amazon with Daniel Gutierrez: Indigenous Wisdom Meets Modern Conservation
149: Jared Lipworth’s ’Wild Hope’: From Jane Goodall to Global Indigenous Stories
148: Katrick Technologies and Karthik Velayutham’s Oscillating Turbine Revolution
147: Steve Fambro’s Aptera: Pioneering the Future of Solar Electric Vehicles
146: Captain Paul Watson’s War on Illegal Whaling: A Hero’s Journey
145: Revolutionizing Recycling: Zachary Kirstein’s Ocean Recovery Group Mission
144: ”Eating Our Way to Extinction,” with Gerard Bisshop and Mark Galvin: Urgent Action need on Animal Agriculture
143: Stormwater Solutions: Measure W & Heal the Bay’s CEO Tracy Quinn’s Insights on Climate Resilience
142: Breaking Boundaries: Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s Journey from Urban Upbringing to ’Wild Kingdom’ Host!
141: Driving Societal Change, Insights with Anti-Dread Climate Podcast’s Caleigh Wells. How to create a TIPPING POINT!
140: From the White House insider to Climate Activist: Paul Bledsoe’s Insights on Biden, the IRA, China, and more!
139: Visions2030: Navigating Climate Solutions Through Lumisphere Experiences
138: Clean Energy Breakthrough: Tony Pan Unveils Modern Hydrogen’s Innovations
137: A Vision for Change: Marianne Williamson on a Fossil-Free Future, Creating a Department of Peace, & more!
136: Senator Ben Allen Advocates SB54 for Recycling, Carbon Tax, Solar
135: Dr. Sally Uren, CEO - Forum for the Future
134: Dr. Lisa Levin & James McFarlane - Is Seabed Mining the answer?
133: Saxon Metzger, NuLife Power Services
132: Candor Bourne, Friends of Bonobos & Sean Willmore, The Thin Green Line Foundation
131: Sara Barth & Laura McClendon, Sempervirens Fund
130: Zach Frankel & Nick Halberg, Utah Rivers Council
129: Paul Hawken, Executive Director of the Project Drawdown Non-Profit
128: Professor Durwood Zaelke: Climate Action & Legal Battles
127: Aaron Halimi, Founder & President, Renewable Properties
126: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, Climate Scientist
125: Justin J. Pearson, TN State Representative District 86
124: Elise Joshi, Executive Director Gen-Z for Change
123: Melissa Sims, Senior Counsel
122: Innovative Climate Solutions with Author Peter Fiekowsky
121: Sir Jonathon Porritt on Climate Change and Economic Transformation
Deep Dive Interview with Mayor Rex Parris!
117: Chris Gloninger, Iowa Meteorologist Quits Over Climate Change
116: David Fenton, Activist & Advisor to Anti-Bullshit Media Company Yellow Dot Studios
115: Tony Hiss, Author & Land Conservation Advocate
114: Jad Daley, CEO of American Forests
113: Kevin Chin, CEO of VivoPower, a Decarbonization Solutions Company
112: Dr. Michael Mann, Climatologist and Geophysicist
111: Christine O’Donnell, Emmy-Nominated TV Journalist & Podcast Coach, Founder of Bright Sighted
110: Captain Paul Watson’s Battle to Save Endangered Marine Life
109: UCLA Professor and Institute of Carbon Management Director, Gaurav Sant
108: Achieving Net Zero: Robert Höglund’s Vision for Carbon Removal
98: Steve Valk & Dana Nuccitelli on Bipartisan Climate Solutions
97: Dana Thomas, Author & European Sustainability Editor, British Vogue
96: Dr. Ilissa Ocko: Climate Change, Methane, and Sustainable Solutions
95: Isaias Hernandez, Environmental Educator & Gen-Z Climate Activist
94: Paul Ehrlich Discusses Overpopulation Solutions and Sustainability Challenges
93: David A. Kirsch: Inside the Future of Electric and Hydrogen Cars
92: Revolutionizing EVs: Steve Fambro’s Journey with Aptera’s Solar-Powered Vision
91: Nuclear Fusion Energy Breakthrough with NIF’s Bruno Van Wonterghem
90: Seth Godin: Tackling Climate Change with The Carbon Almanac
89: How Adam Wright’s Vespene Energy Tackles Methane Emissions with Microgrids
88: Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director and Founder, WECAN
87: Beyond Carmageddon: Daniel Knowles Rethinks Our Cities Without Cars
86: Kyle Ash Explains Challenges and Progress in Climate Finance
85: Dr. Tony Salas on Shared-X and Boosting Smallholder Farmers’ Productivity
84: Lee Frelich Explores Forest Ecology: Fires, Wind Storms, & Climate Change
83: Jordan Ramer on Revolutionizing EV Charging Infrastructure with EV Connect
82: Kate Williams: 1% For The Planet’s Global Environmental Efforts
81: Kathleen Merrigan and Mauro Guillen on Sustainable Food Systems
80: U.S. Department of Energy’s Patrick Gilman on Decarbonizing the Grid
79: Solar Advances with Garrett Nilsen: DOE’s Vision for the Future
74: Dr. Leslie Field, Dr. Soumitra Das, and Dr. Subarna Bhattacharyya
73: Michelle Moore on ”Rural Renaissance” and Clean Energy Solutions
72: Bill Nussey: Clean Energy Entrepreneur & Author of ”Freeing Energy”
71: Mark Z. Jacobson: Pioneering a Renewable Future, One City at a Time
69: Jay Sinha, Co-Founder of Life Without Plastic
68: Ocean Conservancy’s Anja Brandon on Reducing Single-Use Plastics
67: Empowering Change: Brett Walter’s Climate Action Now App
66: Dr. George Crabtree: Revolutionizing Energy Storage for a Greener Future
65: Carolyn Dennett Exposes Shell’s Environmental Inaction
64: Inside Argonne Lab: Dr. Amgad Elgowainy on Hydrogen Breakthroughs
63: Hydrogen Fuel: A Game Changer for Brian Goldstein’s Energy Independence Now
62: Renee Grogan: Innovations in Sustainable Seabed Mining
61: Farming Our Future with Peter Lehner: A Climate Crusade
61: Rex Parris, Mayor of Net-Zero City, Lancaster, CA
60: Dr. Sandor Mulsow on Saving Oceans from Mining Exploitation
59: Brian Von Herzen on Seaweed’s Role in Fighting Climate Change
58: Traci Park: LA City Council Candidate Tackling Urban Challenges
57: Dr. Charles Meneveau Discusses Wind Energy’s Potential and Future
56: Dr. Leslie Field & David Rosenfeld on Solar Energy & Arctic Ice
55: California Senator Ben Allen’s Vision for a Greener California
54: Regenerative Farming Insights with Joel Salatin & Greg Wendt
53: Max Wilbert on Lithium Mining and Environmental Activism
52: Author Porter Fox on The Last Winter and Environmental Impact
51: Dar-Lon Chang & Jay Levin Are Shaping a Greener Future
50: Bill Snape on Biden’s Climate Strategy & Fossil Fuel Reduction
49: Author Tony Juniper on COP26 & Climate Change Solutions
48: Climate Solutions with Steve Valk & Jerry Hinkle of Citizens Climate Lobby
47: Bill Magavern & Chris Chavez, Coalition for Clean Air
46: Jojo Mehta and The Fight to Criminalize Ecocide
45: Attorney Thomas Linzey on Legal Frameworks for Environmental Justice
44: Katie Surma & Christopher Berry: Advocating for Nature’s Legal Rights
43: Dr. Jack Brouwer on Hydrogen Fuel Cells & Renewable Energy
Brett Winterble on Rush Limbaugh, Climate Change, & Vaccines
Michael Shellenberger, Activist and President of Environmental Progress
Bruce Horowitz, Owner of Ripe Landscapes on Permaculture
Kim Siehl, Executive Director of Grades of Green
Marianne Williamson, Author and Politician
Producer John David Ware Discusses Tesla & ”Final Frequency”
AARC’s Elena DeLacy Discusses Mega Fires & Land Management
Rod Fujita, Oceans Expert at Environmental Defense Fund
Explore Catalina’s Natural Wonders with Deni Porej
Ken Kragen’s Legacy: Music, Philanthropy, & Climate Solutions
Alfred Fraijo, Jr. Talks Hollywood’s Innovative 38-Acre Park Project
Chris Cannon: Zero Emissions Goals for the Port of LA
Innovative Sustainability with Blue Tribe’s James McGregor
Micro Grids Explained by Verde Watt’s Steven P. Wilburn
Breathe SoCal’s Marc Carrell Discusses Air Quality Improvements
Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste: Pioneering Plastic Reduction
Shelly Luce & Talia Walsh: Heal The Bay’s Environmental Insights
Mayor Rex Parris: Leading Lancaster’s Environmental Revolution
Bryn Lindblad on Climate Resolve’s Innovative Initiatives
Scott Culbertson and Neysa Frechette, Friends of Ballona Wetlands
CEO Cindy Montañez Discusses Urban Greening with TreePeople
Terry Tamminen, Former Secretary of the California EPA & President of 7th Generation Advisors
Bill Magavern, Policy Director of Coalition for Clean Air
Helen Avery Explores Green Finance Institute’s Sustainable Mission
Karly Matthews of American Conservation Coalition on the GOP’s Climate Action Plans
John Marshall’s Potentinal Energy Coalition, Transforming the Climate Action Narrative
NDRC’s Bob Deans Discusses Biden’s Climate Policies
Climate Action Insights From Senator Ben Allen & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
Rick Gates, Former Trump Advisor and Author of ”Wicked Game: An Insider’s Story”
Pepperdine Professor Dan Schnur on California Politics
Author Blake Newhem on Writing, Cancer, & Creativity
Environmental Leadership with 27th District Assemblymember Ash Kalra
Assemblymember David Chiu on California’s Housing Crisis Solutions
Michael Barrett: From Marine to Director at Working Wardrobes
Author Mark Goulston on Healing Trauma and ’Surgical Empathy’
Senator Bob Wieckowski, Tackling Homelessness and Climate Change
Alison Hurst Is Transforming Lives at Safe Place for Youth (S.P.Y.)
Rob Miller, CMO of Hyperloop
Former Hospital CEO & Author, Diana Hendel on Trauma & Recovery
Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager on Pandemic Challenges & Community Resilience
Rick Gates on Capitol Riot, Trumpism, and GOP Evolution