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Flanigan's Eco-Logic — 279 episodes

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Human Nature Gets in the Way of Solving Big Problems

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Tim Christophersen - The Urgent Need to Fix Our Relationship with Mother Earth

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Etelle Higonnet - An Ambassador For Better Coffee Production

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Stuart Jenkins - Great Runners Are Faster Wearing Shoes Made With Recycled Foam

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Bryan Hannegan -- U.S. Utility Runs on 100% Renewable Power

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Claire Smith -- Vegan Entrepreneur and Fund Manager

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Gareth Evans - Driving Down Business Energy Costs

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Allen Hershkowitz PhD -- Climate and Sports

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Jon Edlin - Tornado Preparedness and Survival

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Laura Deehan -- The State of California's Environment

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Amber Sparks and Emily Hazelwood -- Oil Rigs to Reefs

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Rei Vardi -- Eon EV Car Rentals

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Sam Teicher - Coral Reef Restoration

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Hugh Broadhurst -- Rare Earth Elements Enabling Sustainability

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Matt Harper -- Flow Battery Progress

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Chéri Smith -- Tribal Clean Energy Update

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Ben Lochtenberg -- Xero Solar's Business and Contribution

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David Kilzer - The Future with AI-Powered Humanoid Robotics

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Ebenezar Wikina -- Sustainability Policy Shapers in Rivers State, Nigeria

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Ben Airth -- Making Residential Solar Work

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Dr. Bonnie Nixon - Decarbonizing the Long Beach Container Terminal

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Nigel Mason - The Rescue and Care of Sumatran Elephants

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Richard Savoie -- Super-Efficient Delivery Logistics

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Farhad Abasov -- Potash Mining to Feed the World

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Sammy Roth -- Climate-Colored Goggles

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Bill McKibben -- Here Comes the Sun

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Alix Lebec -- Scaling Innovative Finance for Sustainability

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The 250-Episode Milestone

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Andrew Arentowicz -- Burgers Made of Beef and Veggies

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Heather White -- Tackling Eco-Anxiety

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Tom Chi -- Building a Sane Climate Future

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Andrew Rothman -- Wildlife Protection Campaigns

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Amanda Begley -- Watershed Health

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Kari Hammerschlag - Healthy Food for the People

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Jigar Shah - Supporting Clean Energy Entrepreneurs

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Ralph Bianculli - Emerald Ecovations

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Jon Creyts - The Global Energy Transformation

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Tom Szaky - Recycling the "Un-Recylable"

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Dr. Evan Mills - Controlled Environment Agriculture

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Chance Claxton - Pancake Motors and Entrepreneurialism

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Robert Fortunato -- Green Owner's Rep and Educator

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Georges Dyer -- Socially Responsible Endowments

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Dr. Jason Huang on Advanced Power Transmission Conductors

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Joyce Coffee - Climate Resilience Consulting

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Henk van Alphen - Grubstaking and Lithium Mining

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Gene Rodrigues - Strategically Aligning Energy Efficiency

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Rebecca Tickell - Films and Regenerative Agriculture

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Ted Bardacke - Clean Power Alliance Update

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Rinaldo Brutoco on Business Leading in Clean Energy

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Robert Fortunato - The Impossible House

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Bob Freling on the Solar Electric Light Fund

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Geoff Stapleton on Australian and Pacific Island Solar

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Julia Kintsch on Developing Wildlife Crossings

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John Belizaire on Renewably Powered Artificial Intelligence

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Crash Course on Combusting Green Hydrogen Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Cecily DeAngelo on Wildlife Crossings and Civic Duty

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Catherine Sands on Food Policy and Justice

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Grant Gunnison on Zero Homes' Model for Decarbonizing Homes

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Susan Gladwin on Clean Energy Capital and Creativity

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Stephan Crawford - ClimateMusic 5-23-25

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Harvey Michaels on Grid Optimization for Societal Benefit

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Bernadette Del Chiaro on the Benefits of Distributed Solar

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Joel Cesare Decarbonizing Building Portfolios with AI

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Steve Lewis on Rebuilding Community after the Eaton Fire

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Paul Mann on Becoming Water Champions

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Josh Dorfman on Sustainable Building Materials

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Drew Slater on Delaware's Sustainable Energy Utility

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Jim Gromer on Thermal Energy Storage Solutions

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Yin Chen on Green Landscaping Equipment

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Mark Swanson on Rooftop Wind Energy Systems

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Martin Mayorga on Sustainable Coffee

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Kate Reimann on Combating Plastic Pollution

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Joel Peterson on Higher Education Leadership

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Jennifer Bousselot on Rooftop Agrovoltaics

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Michael Ware on Utility Rate Checks

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Energy Resilience

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Bill Wyatt on Biochar

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Dr. Missy Stults on Sustainable Energy Utilities

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Janet Irizarry on the Mindful Consumption of Food

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A Reader Salute

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Matthew Halteman on Ethical Food Choices

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Charles Hua on Modernizing the Electric Utility Regulatory System

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EV Road Tripping!

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Kameale Terry on Creating a Reliable EV Charging Infrastructure

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Climate Resolve Series, Part 3, with Jonathan Parfrey on Leading Climate Advocacy in LA

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Curt Johansen on Building Conservation Communities

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Big and Small Solar

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Barry Cinnamon on the Evolving Political Landscape Influencing the Future of Distributed Solar in California

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Richard Hansen on Universal Energy Access Using Solar

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Dr. Robert Kay on a Climate-Resilient, Low-Carbon Future

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Climate Resolve Series, Part 2, with Enrique Huerta on Extreme Heat Vulnerability

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Sailing the Maine Coast

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Maria Cho on Sustainably Addressing Food and Healthcare Insecurity

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Tucker Perkins on Why Propane is Important to a Carbon-Free Future

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Open Streets

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Climate Resolve Series, Part 1, with Catherine Baltazar and Lia Cohen on Creating Cool Communities

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Brian Thurston on Environmental Entrepreneurship

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Linking High-Speed Rail

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Andy Lipkis on Trees and Forming Communal Bonds to Heal the Environment

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Michael Gerrard on Environmental and Climate Change Law and Energy Regulation

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Mary Nichols on Battling Smog

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Steve Lewis on Equity in Architecture

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Escape from Alcatraz!

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Sean Neman on Breaking Through the Barriers to Solar in California

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The Clothing Glut and Seaweed Textiles

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Beth Pratt on Coexisting with Wildlife in Urban Spaces

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Ingrid Malmgren on the Transition to Electrified Transportation

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Jack Groh on Greening NFL Events and Sports Sustainability

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Greg Kats on Improving Urban Livability

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GETs, Green Ammonia, The EV Tipping Point

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Jesse Moore on Microfinancing and Pay-As-You-Go Solar in Africa

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Mike Rufo on Melding Environmental Activism and Musical Passions

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Jacquelyn Francis on Finding, Funding, and Elevating Climate Leaders

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Liz Clark on a Sailing Voyage to Find a Connection to Herself and the Planet

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Margaret Cederoth on Planning and Sustainability at California High-Speed Rail

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Diet, Happiness, Dancing

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Paul Gipe on the Wind Energy Industry

118

Dr. Rick Brown on Independent Clean Energy Consulting

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Dr. Fereidoon P. Sioshansi on Integrating Distributed Energy Resources Into the Grid

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Mini Series on International Travels, Part 3

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Solar is Surging

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Mini Series on International Travels, Part 2

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Mini Series on International Travels, Part 1

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Dr. Ahmad Faruqui on Utility Rate Design and Strategies

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Chris Calwell on Transformational Changes in Energy Use and Efficiency

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The Times They Are a'Changing

127

Bill Browning on Biophilic Design

128

Bryan Jackson on Residential Solar System Service and Repair Solutions

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Gareth Evans on Navigating the Energy Transition

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Russell Sturm on Sustainable Energy Market Development

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Electric Vehicle Charging

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Scott Case on Defining the Health of EV Batteries

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Kristian Hansen on Sustainable, Slow Fashion

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Dan Brotman on Environmental Leadership

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The Climate Reality

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Chula Vista School District Story

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Feliz Ventura on Developing and Implementing Energy Resilience Solutions

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Andrew Jones on Climate Modelling

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Bloated Cars

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Mike Robinson on Bridging the Sustainability Gap Between Retail Brands, Investors, and Consumers

141

Chris Larsen on Market-Defining Technology for Hybrid Solar Plus Storage Systems

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Talmage Petty on Sustainable Oyster Farming

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The End of Range Anxiety

144

Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Emissions Time Bomb

145

Laura Friedman on Her Legislative Work Advocating for the Environment, Sustainable Communities, and Active Transportation

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Beth Vaughan on the Voice of Community Choice

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Chelsea Congdon on Handling Growth, Engaging a Broad Global Movement, and Transforming Our Relationship with the Planet

148

Chéri Smith on Eradicating Energy Poverty in Indigenous Communities

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Father of the Bride

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Millbrook Solar Story

151

George Lindsay on Preserving Oyster Bay's Marine Heritage

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Jenny Tse on the Environmental and Social Impacts of Tea

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Esha Chhabra on Harnessing the Power of Regenerative Business to Heal the World

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Gina McCarthy on Climate Leadership

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William Boyd on Restructuring Electricity Markets

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Electric Vehicle Charging Networks

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Dr. Evan Mills on Pinpointing "Sleeper" Uses of Energy

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: The Power Grid Under Duress During the Summer Heat Wave

159

Jay Turner on the History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future

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Ari Matusiak on Electrifying Everything in Our Communities

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Janice Lin on Green Hydrogen Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition

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The Renewable Tipping Point

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Rod Matthews on Commercial Microgrid Technologies

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Wiktor Dotter on Optimizing Materials in the Drive Trains of Electric Vehicles

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Dan Nadav on SmartWatt Boiler Technology

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Ted and Sierra Flanigan's Clean Energy Crash Course: Climate Action 101

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Greg Poschman on Maintaining the Quality of Life and Development in the Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado

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Crafting Intentional Community

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Andrew McAllister on the Clean Energy Transition in California

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Douglas Foy on Environmental Advocacy and Private Enterprise Fighting Climate Change

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Ted Bardacke on How CCAs Can Enhance Our Sustainable Energy Future

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Sean Armstrong on Zero Net Energy Design of Affordable Housing

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Celebrating Rocky Mountain Institute's Impact!

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Jeff Horowitz on Bringing Transparent Solar Power to the Built Environment

175

John Perlin on the Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization

176

Cisco DeVries on OhmConnect's Innovative Demand Response Program

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Steven Nadel on Advancing Energy-Efficient Technologies and Services

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April Bolduc on Transportation Electrification

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Oyster Bay

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Ralph Cavanagh on Removing Barriers to Cost-Effective Energy Efficiency

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James Richmond on Electric Propulsion and Decarbonizing Boats

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Hunter Lovins on Regenerative Economies and Natural Capitalism

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Karin Burns on CCAs Accelerating the Adoption of Clean and Renewable Energy

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The EV Revolution

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Nicolò Brambilla on Nanotechnologies Revolutionizing the Electric Vehicle Industry

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Matt Petersen on Incubating Leading Cleantech Startups

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Drew Shula on Net Zero Building

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Untapped Solar Potential, Sustainable Aviation, and Cigarette Butt Accountability

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Tucker Perkins Unpacks Propane

190

The 2022 Review; Essay on Fusion

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Panama Bartholomy on Building Decarbonization

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Wind and Battery Innovations

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Mark Jacobson on Atmospheric Science and Climate Solutions

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Visiting Alaska

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Chris Lane on Environmental Education

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Rick Heede on Carbon Accountability

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Jigar Shah on Using Federal Funds to Advance Clean Energy Technologies

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California's Heat Wave Heroes

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David Nahai on the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board

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Lauren Faber O'Connor on the Rise of Sustainability in Los Angeles

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Mona Newton on Community Based Energy Models

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Walter McGuire on Flex Your Power

203

Live Discussion on Offshore Wind with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Sailing the Coast of Maine

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Paul Schwer on the Living Building Challenge

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The Elevator Update

207

Christopher Klinga, P.E. on Applications of Architectural Solar Glass

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Dr. Susan B. Eirich on Reconnection Ecology

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Visiting Esalen at Big Sur

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Rob Pratt on Clean Energy Funding

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Salem Afeworki on Resilience and Sustainability

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Dave Munk on Advancing the Consumer Centric Utility Industry

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Matt Harper on Battery Chemistries

214

Live Discussion on Experimental Solar Home with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Restoration Ranch

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Rob Watson on the State of Transformative Projects in the Green Building Sector

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Laurel Rothschild on Empowering Communities to Leap into the Clean Energy Future

218

Earth Day at 52!

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Live Discussion with the Flanigans on the Origins and Future of the Sustainability Movement

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Craig Perkins on Promoting Energy Efficiency and Distributed Energy Resources

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Live Discussion on Green Hydrogen with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Dr. Allen Hershkowitz on Sustainable Innovation in Sports

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24/7 Carbon-Free Energy

224

Aura Vasquez on Building Power and Equity Within Frontline Communities

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Joel Levin on Building a National Consumer Voice for EVs in the US

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Scaling Hydrogen

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Nurit Katz on Sustainable Campus Initiatives and State and Regional Collaborations

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Live Discussion on Net Energy Metering with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Peter Rumsey on Energy Efficiency Policy and LEED Platinum Buildings

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Kitty Adams on EV Charging Infrastructure

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Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

232

Steve Lewis on Social and Environmental Justice, Diversity in Architecture, and Sustainable Building Design

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Live Discussion on Electric Vehicles with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Taking Responsible Climate Action

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Dan Mabe on Sustainable Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance

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Gary Gero on the Climate Vulnerability Assessment

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COP26 and Carbon

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Craig Ebert Shares Perspectives on COP 26

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Live Discussion on Vehicle to Grid with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Dave Houghton on Engineering Principles and Cooling Chimneys

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Green Car Rentals and Greenest Colleges

242

Climate Optimism and Green Cement

243

Live Discussion on Energy Storage with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Live Discussion on Microgrids with Ted Flanigan, Hosted by Sierra Flanigan

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Phyllis E. Currie on Accomplishments as an Utility Executive and Leader in California

246

Fossil-Free Steel and Delivery Drones

247

Monica Campagna on Environmental Activism

248

Bryan Hannegan on Creating the Utility of the Future

249

Susan Joy Hassol on Effectively Communicating Climate Change

250

Johnny Weiss on Training the Global Workforce in Practical Application of Solar Technology

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Peter Asmus on Microgrids and the Changing Utility Landscape

252

EV Pickups Ready for Blast Off!

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The Billion Dollar Initiative

254

Michael Shepard on Exposure to Cooking Smoke and Solutions

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Kate Unger on the Future of Local Solar

256

Kirk Stokes on Interconnecting Distributed Resources

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Dinner with Amory

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Jonathan Parfrey on Transforming Sustainability from Being a Virtue to a Necessity

259

The Earth Day / Climate Action Special

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Earth Day Special with Founder Denis Hayes

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Angelina Galiteva on California's Independent System Operator

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Aspen Skiing Company’s Methane Capture

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Auden Schendler on Aspen Skiing Company Methane Capture

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Andrew Waddell on Hillside Solar

265

Ted Flanigan on Energy Resilience

266

Jigar Shah on Financing Sustainable Infrastructure

267

The End of ICE Cars

268

Microgrids and Virtual Power Plants

269

Offshore Wind Floaters “Poised”

270

Net Energy Metering 3.0 – CALSSA

271

A Sustainable Post-COVID World

272

Gardening, CCAS, Duck Curve, And Microgrids

273

Michael Peevey and Diane Wittenberg on Climate Leadership

274

Michael Ware on the Current State of the Solar Industry

275

Jonathan Port on Installing the Largest Solar Rooftop Installation in the World

276

A Green Hydrogen Future?

277

Big Times Renewables

278

Big And Bold Green Steps!

279

Michael Totten on Promoting a Solar Powered Economy and Sustainably Flourishing Planet