Climate with Kiana

In this episode, which was recorded at Expo West, we hear from several sustainable brands about how they implement sustainable practices in their products and operations. Expo West is a  natural food & products industry conference, bringing together brands and attendees from around the country. Sustainability is crucial in the production of all kinds of products from matcha to soap to non-toxic cleaning products to clean beauty, and even toilet paper. This episode features interviews with Hannah Habes, founder of Matchaful, Nathalie Marin-Gest, Special Operations at Dr. Bronner’s,  Richard Kostick, founder & CEO at 100% Pure, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, president & CEO of ECOS, and  Aaron Liou, from Who Gives a Crap. In these conversations we discuss topics including sustainable supply chains, regenerative organic certified, growing matcha under solar panels, innovative ingredients in non-toxic products, and more.   This episode features interviews with: Hannah Habes, Founder & Chief Matcha Officer, Matchaful  https://www.matchaful.com/  Nathalie Marin-Gest, Special Operations, Dr. Bronner's  https://www.drbronner.com/   Richard Kostick, Founder & CEO, 100% Pure  https://www.100percentpure.com/   Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, President & CEO, ECOS  https://www.ecos.com/   Aaron Liou, Brand Activations Manager, Who Gives a Crap  https://us.whogivesacrap.org/   CREDITS: Produced by Kiana Michaan Edited by Maxfield Biggs

In this episode, we hear from Willis Elkins, executive director of Newtown Creek Alliance. Newtown Creek Alliance is a community-based local New York City organization dedicated to restoring, revealing, and revitalizing Newtown Creek. Newtown Creek is a 3.8 mile tributary of the East River, an estuary, a border between Brooklyn and Queens, and a federal superfund site. Historically, the creek has had over 50 industrial refineries along its banks.  In this conversation with Willis, we discuss the history of industry & legacy pollution on Newtown Creek, the Greenpoint oil spill, environmental remediation efforts, water quality, green roofs, and the vision for a more sustainable future for the creek. This episode was recorded at Kingsland Wildflowers Green Roof in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Check out the video version of this episode on youtube to see the green roof!   Video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj6ToprNazs   Connect with Newtown Creek Alliance: www.newtowncreekalliance.org/ www.instagram.com/newtowncreek/ www.kingslandwildflowers.com/   CREDITS: Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan Edited by Maxfield Biggs www.strandedastronaut.com Videography by Jae Minard www.jaeminard.com Sound Recordist & Co-produced by Lucy Little www.lucyalittle.com

In this episode, we hear from award winning Irish investigative journalist, Philip Boucher-Hayes. We discuss his new documentary, Global Warning, a three part series, written & hosted by Philip. His documentary series unpacks the current impacts of climate change, highlights how communities are responding & adapting, and explores solutions in the transition away from fossil fuels. In our conversation we discuss Philip’s career covering climate change and the biodiversity crisis, key moments in the docu series, and the role of media in environmental communication. Watch Global Warning on Al-Jareeza:Inside the planet’s most urgent climate warning | Global Warning E1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8vI5_gN90gInside the planet’s race to adapt | Global Warning E2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwgqVoFhVNMInside the planet’s fight to end fossil fuels | Global Warning E3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlNuYqrXNS0RESOURCES:Hot Mess - Podcast - RTÉ Radio 1https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/hot-mess/Manual for Environmental Justicehttps://envjusticemanual.com/Bangladesh has become much more resilient to cyclones, saving many lives - Our World in Datahttps://ourworldindata.org/data-insights/bangladesh-has-become-much-more-resilient-to-cyclones-saving-many-lives CREDITS:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited by Maxfield BiggsMusic by Naima Mackrel

In this episode, we hear from Rennie Meyers, Global Policy Lead at Ørsted, about her work in offshore wind, ocean policy, and biodiversity. Ørsted is a Danish energy company and the world’s leading & largest offshore wind developer. In our conversation, we discuss Rennie’s journey into working in sustainability, offshore wind infrastructure, Ørsted’s transition to clean energy, protecting ocean biodiversity, nature positive project development, and ocean policy.Rennie is a regulatory and public affairs specialist focusing on interactions between infrastructure, communities, and the environment. At Ørsted, she focuses on global ocean policy and oversees international policy forums and stakeholder engagement. This episode was recorded in Denmark in 2024. Connect with Rennie on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rennie-meyers-82a0b03b/RESOURCESØrsted - Protecting Biodiversityhttps://orsted.com/en/about-us/sustainability/biodiversityØrsted successfully pilots new technology that further optimises offshore wind monopile installationhttps://orsted.com/en/media/news/2024/07/orsted-successfully-pilots-new-technology-that-fur-13959650Ørsted to commercialise its state-of-the-art low-noise technology Osonichttps://orsted.com/en/media/news/2025/11/orsted-to-commercialise-its-state-of-the-art-low-n-1467749011ReCoral – Coral Restoration Project | Ørstedhttps://orsted.com/en/who-we-are/sustainability/nature/net-positive-biodiversity-impact/recoralHome | ARK Rewilding Nederlandhttps://arkrewilding.nl/homeGlobal Offshore Wind Alliancehttps://gowa-energy.org/Ocean Energy Pathwayhttps://oceanenergypathway.org/Oceantic Network https://oceantic.org/WindEuropehttps://windeurope.org/CLEANPOWERhttps://cleanpower.org/expo/ CREDITSHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited by Maxfield BiggsMusic by Naima Mackrel

In this episode, which was recorded last year in Copenhagen, I speak with Magnus Højberg Mernild at State of Green Denmark. State of Green is a non-profit, public-private partnership between the Danish government and the country’s three leading business associations, encouraging cross-sector collaboration and international knowledge sharing. State of Green is connected to over 600 Danish businesses, agencies, academic institutions, experts and researchers all working to drive the global transition to a sustainable, low-carbon, resource-efficient society. In my conversation with Magnus, we discuss Denmark’s innovation and leadership in sustainability and cover topics including offshore wind, green hydrogen, energy islands and more.  RESOURCES:State of Greenhttps://stateofgreen.com/en/LinkedIn - Magnus Højberg Mernild https://www.linkedin.com/in/magnusmernild/Middelgrunden: Wind Turbine Co-operativeshttps://stateofgreen.com/en/solutions/middelgrunden-wind-turbine-co-operative-middelgrunden-vindmollelaug/North Sea Energy Island https://northseaenergyisland.dk/en CREDITS:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited by Maxfield BiggsMusic by Naima Mackrel

In this episode, we hear from ocean activist Bodhi Patil. Bodhi is a UN recognized ocean-climate solutionist and co-creator of Ocean Uprise. In our conversation, we discuss the intersection of ocean health and human health, ocean justice for coastal communities, blue carbon, deep sea mining, oceans & spirituality, and joy in activism.Bodhi is the founder of Inner Light, co-creator of One World Breathe, impact advisor at OnDeck Fisheries AI, an advisor at Earth Elders, and a member of the Wisdom Keepers Delegation. Bodhi has been a speaker for TEDx, the UN, Forbes, CNN, and among other international media platforms. He recently completed his Masters of Management at the University of British Columbia, with a focus on Environment, Sustainability, & Climate Action. Connect with Bodhi:bodhipatil.comlinkedin.com/in/bodhipatilinstagram.com/bodhi_patilResources:Ocean UpriseBlue Mind by Wallace J. NicholsGlobal Fishing WatchSeatreesAmniotic Fluid and Ocean Water: Evolutionary Echoes, Chemical Parallels, and the Infiltration of Micro- and Nanoplastics. CreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanCo-produced by Lucy LittleEdited by Maxfield BiggsMusic by Naima MackrelFor resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests:  https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/ocean-solutions-with-bodhi-patil

In this episode,  we hear from marine scientist Frances Crable. Frances is a PhD candidate studying Arctic Ocean Biogeochemistry at the University of Illinois Chicago. In our conversation, we discuss her field research in the Canadian Arctic, arctic phytoplankton, biogeochemical cycling, and the impact of science communication.Frances’ research focuses on arctic ocean phytoplankton, nutrient cycles, and the impacts of climate change. Frances works in the Gonzalez-Meler Stable Isotope Lab and also works with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research.  Frances has been a speaker for TEDx Chicago and was a 2024 Yale Environmental Fellow. She was featured in the PBS documentary Frozen Obsession. CONNECT WITH FRANCES:https://francescrable.weebly.com/https://www.instagram.com/phytofranhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-crablehttps://www.pbs.org/video/frozen-obsession-nsbaqw/https://ikaarvik.org/ CREDITSHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanCo-produced by Lucy LittleEdited by Maxfield BiggsMusic by Naima MackrelFor resources, transcripts, and more information:  https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/arctic-ocean-with-frances-crable

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Destenie Nock about energy justice and her organization Peoples Energy Analytics. We discuss her work using utility energy data to further energy equity. This is an extended cut of the video version of this interview, which is available on youtube.Dr. Nock is the founder and CEO of Peoples Energy Analytics and a Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. Her work and research addresses the intersections of energy affordability, sustainability, energy justice, and designing equitable power systems. Connect with Dr. Nock:https://www.peoplesenergyanalytics.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/desdeshttp://www.destenienock.com/ CREDITSHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanCo-produced by Lucy LittleEdited by Maxfield BiggsMusic by Naima Mackrel

In this episode, we hear from Savannah Whitfield. Savannah is the COO and co-founder of Okovate Sustainable Energy. Okovate develops agrivoltaics projects, dual-use solar projects on agriculture land. Savannah shares her journey working in solar and agrivoltaics. We discuss the benefits of agrivoltaics, regenerative agriculture, climate resiliency, electrifying farm operations, and the future of agrivoltaics in the US.  Connect with Savannah:https://www.okovate.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-whitfield/ Agrivoltaics Resources:NREL's Agrivoltaics Research: Combining Solar Energy With Agriculture (Text Version)Farmer-first approach to agrivoltaics will benefit NY food, energy goals | CALSCows and Solar Panels? In a New Jersey First, Project Melds Farming With Electricity Generation - Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI)In Massachusetts, Proof Grows of Benefits for Combining Solar and Agriculture · American Farmland TrustNYSERDA grants $7 million to co-locate solar and agriculture throughout New YorkAlaska Tests a Theory: Solar Farms Help Nearby Crops GrowAs Federal Support for On-Farm Solar Declines, Is Community Agrivoltaics the Future?Lighting the Way for Agrivoltaics: How NREL Empowers Communities To Capture the Benefits of Solar Energy, Agriculture, and EcosystemsAgrivoltaics: double the farming on a global scale | EnergyTransition.org CreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanCo-produced by Lucy LittleEdited by Maxfield BiggsMusic by Naima MackrelFor resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests:  https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/agrivoltaics-with-savannah-whitfield

In this episode, we hear from Xaver Kandler, Campaigns Director at NY Renews. NY Renews is a coalition of over 380 environmental, justice, faith, labor, & community groups, working to further legislation to support climate, jobs, and justice in New York State. We discuss NY state policies including the Climate Leadership and Communities Protection Act, the New York Heat Act, the Just Energy Transition Act, the Climate Superfund Act, and more. This episode explores the power of grassroots organizing and coalitions to further environmental justice through climate policy. CreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy LittleFor resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests:  https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/the-power-of-coalitions-with-xaver-kandler

In this episode, we hear from Ramón Cruz, professor at Princeton University, environmental advocate, and former president of Sierra Club. We discuss his journey into environmental policy work, hear an excerpt from an article he wrote about confronting the complex past of the environmental movement and discuss climate change & Puerto Rico. CreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy LittleFor resources, transcripts, and more information about the guest: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/environmental-policy-amp-equity-with-ramon-cruz

In this episode, we hear from Matthias Muehlbauer, founding partner of OnePointFive. We discuss Matthias’ professional journey to working at the intersection of climate and business and explore discuss topics including as ESG, corporate sustainability,  scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, net zero, carbon markets, and more. OnePointFive helps organizations and individuals implement & integrate sustainability across the board in their strategy, operations, and career choices. We talk about OnePointFive’s work to equip the climate workforce of the future.CreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy LittleMusic by Naima MackrelFor resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests:  https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/climate-workforce-of-the-future-with-matthias-muehlbauer

In this episode, we hear from Aiko Schaefer, founding executive director of Just Solutions, which is a BIPOC led climate organization working to uplift equitable community-driven policy solutions. We discuss everything from policy implementation, green hydrogen, the limitations of clean technology, environmental justice, and more.CreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy LittleMusic by Naima MackrelFor resources, transcripts, and more information about the guest:  https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/just-solutions-with-aiko-schaefer

The podcast is back for season 2! This season, we're exploring more joyful and just solutions to the climate crisis through conversations with climate experts. Topics on this upcoming season include equitable environmental policy, offshore wind, transmission, ocean solutions, and more. Stay tuned for weekly episodes about climate solutions shaping a more sustainable future and vision new possibilities. Edited and Engineered by Lucy LittleOriginal theme music by Naima Mackrel

This episode is a live recording of a panel discussion that took place during New York City Climate Week 2024 hosted in collaboration with Diana from the Palma Podcast.  The panel brought together climate podcast hosts to discuss the power of audio & multimedia storytelling to increase awareness of climate solutions. The conversation explores nuances of crafting impactful climate storytelling through podcasting by going behind-the-scenes with climate podcasters, whose expertise spans climate justice, energy, and culture. Enjoy this live podcast recording of leading environmental advocates and storytellers and for an enriching conversation about the power of media and storytelling. Featuring: Aiko Schaefer, Arielle King, Diana Bunge, Kristy DrutmanHosted & Produced by Kiana Michaan and Diana BungeEdited and Engineered by Lucy Little For resources and more information about the guests: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/s2-climate-week-panel

We’re back with an insightful conversation on climate and Black liberation with environmental justice leaders Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, Mustafa Santiago Ali, Kerene Tayloe, and Amirio Freeman. This episode was originally produced by Our Climate Voices and is co-hosted by Kia Johnson. Thank you to Our Climate Voices and to the amazing guests in this conversation.In this episode, we discuss historical innovations from Black trailblazers in the US. Exploring cultural contributions from black creatives, scientists, policy makers, and youth. We talk about the continued commodification of natural resources and energy resources in a time of climate change. Then, we explore policy and community solutions to address the climate crisis and Black liberation. We discuss designing policy solutions to protect black communities, taking ownership of our time & platforms, the value of narrative intervention and climate storytelling.  Our Climate Voices (OCV) is an organization that aims to humanize the climate crisis through ethical storytelling as a tool for climate justice. OCV focuses on uplifting voices on the frontlines of climate change including youth, Indigenous, immigrant, queer, people of color, women, and people from low-income communities. The OCV team is composed of BIPOC, queer, and youth organizers, creatives, and storytellers.CREDITSFeaturing: Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, Mustafa Santiago Ali, Kerene Tayloe, and Amirio FreemanHosted by Kia Johnson and Kiana MichaanProduced by:  Kia Johnson, Kiana Michaan, Al Brady, and Khari SlaughterEdited and Engineered by Lucy Little Our Climate Voices | LinkedInTamara Toles O'Laughlin - WebsiteMustafa Santiago Ali - WebsiteKerene Taylor - LinkedInAmirio Freeman - Website Climate Critical EarthThe Coolest ShowLoam Listen Resources:There’s No Black Liberation Without Climate Reparations | AtmosHow Food Connects to ConservationNative Organizers AllianceThe Summit: Transforming a Movement by Dana AlstonWatch Who Killed the Electric Car?Who Killed the Electric Car?| FreeMadam C.J. Walker and a Forgotten History About Women & Electric Vehicles George Washington Carver: A Pioneer in SustainabilityWhat We Owe to George Washington CarverDub by Alexis Pauline GumbsHazel M. Johnson, ‘Mother of the Environmental Justice Movement’Deep South Center for Environmental JusticeBullard Center for Environmental and Climate JusticeWE ACT for Environmental JusticePeople for Community RecoveryReGenesis Project | US EPA ARCHIVE DOCUMENTReGenesis InstituteThis Kansas City neighborhood wrote the blueprint for transforming a community | GristBuilding a lifelong legacy in QueensRev. Dr. Heber Brown III Creates Black-Owned Food Systems to Reduce Food InsecurityMeet Kristal Hansley, the First Black Woman to Launch a Community Solar Company Lean Startups for Social Change by Michel GelobterJuicy J & 2 Chainz Invest In A Solar Energy Merger Worth $2B - AfroTech

This episode is a crossover with Climify, an award-winning podcast connecting climate scientists and design educators together to bring climate-related projects into classrooms. Climify is hosted by Eric Benson, Associate Professor of Graphic Design and Responsible Innovation at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.How do you best create positive impact in communities? What does environmental justice look like?In this episode from the Climify podcast, energy justice leader Pamela Fann shares her journey from Corporate America to diversity, inclusion, integration, and climate activist and entrepreneur. She shares how she defines restorative design, environmental justice, and how best we use their principles to tackle both the entangled issues of racism and our climate crisis. Climify - Climate DesignersClimify Podcast - InstagramConnect with PamelaPamela Fann - LinkedInimpactenergy.energyintegratedsolutionsllc.net Pamela Fann, an award-winning diversity specialist, and speaker is the Founder and CEO of Integrated Solutions.  Pam is also a co-owner/principal of Impact Energy, a certified Black women-owned energy services company that focuses on energy efficiency project implementation and workforce development. Their mission is to promote equitable job expansion within the energy industry that positively impacts lives and supports community economic advancement. Pam has a degree in Marketing, a certification in Human Resource Management, and is a Certified Cultural Diversity Professional and Trainer (CDP, CDT). Currently serves as the diversity advisor for the BECC conference and on the boards and advisory boards for Women of EVs, Diversity Executive Leadership Academy, and Strategic Energy Innovations. She also is a lead author for the Energy Equity Project, served as an SME for Drawdown Georgia, RCE Atlanta Advancing Justice for All, and Community of Practice committees, and served on the JEDI Advisory Board for the DOE/NREL Innovation Prize. Pamela is also co-executive director of Maa Eagles Foundation U.S., supporting girls from Maasai tribes in Tanzania with education opportunities. Resources from the episodeEERE Competitions, Challenges, and Industry PrizesMaa Eagles FoundationDrawdown solution(s):Electricity, Health & EducationEpisode topic tags:environmental justice, equity, restorative design, renewable energy, systemic racism, community, social impact, diversity, inclusion, DEIDownload episode transcriptFind more about how to teach climate design in your classroom at www.climatedesigners.org/edu Climify CreditsMusic in this episodeNature sound effect by bbc.co.uk – ©2023 BBCTheme music by Casual MotiveDesign TeamEllen Keith ShawChristine PioletConsultingBrandee NicholsBianca SandikoMichelle Ngyuen

In the season one finale, Wawa Gatheru, founder and executive director of Black Girl Environmentalist, shares her journey into environmental justice work and activism. We discuss ecowomanist theory and the role of black women in the climate movement. We also explore the importance of intergenerational knowledge sharing in climate justice movement building and how we can learn from the wisdom of our elders and ancestors. Wawa shares the important programs and solutions that her organization Black Girl Environmentalist offers to support and uplift  black women in climate. Connect with Wawa:Wawa Gatheru - WebsiteWawa Gatheru - InstagramWawa Gatheru - LinkedInBlack Girl Environmentalist - WebsiteBlack Girl Environmentalist - Instagram Resources:Ecowomanism by Melanie L. HarrisEcowomanist Wisdom: Encountering Earth and SpiritConnecticut public schools must now teach about climate changeBlack Girl Environmentalist is highlighting the contributions of Black women in the climate movementEcofeminism and Environmental Liberation - Intersectional EnvironmentalistAll We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate CrisisBlack Feminist Ecological Thought: A Manifesto | AtmosWriting - France Roberts-GregoryWomen Speak - Stories & Solutions from the Frontlines of Climate ChangeGender Just Transition: A Path to System Change - WEDOExplainer: How gender inequality and climate change are interconnected | UN Women Credits:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

In this episode, Kristy Drutman, founder of Browngirl Green and Green Jobs Board, shares her journey into environmental media work and entrepreneurship. We talk about her new show, Love and Climate, which explores the connections between dating, finding love, and climate change. We discuss how climate change impacts dating, relationships, family planning, and reproductive health. We also explore topics such as petro-masculinity, gender justice, and reproductive justice. We highlight Kristy’s recent appointment on the newly formed EPA Youth Advisory Council.  Finally, we discuss Kristy’s climate tech company, Green Jobs Board, and the impact of cultivating a diverse climate workforce. Kristy Drutman - Instagram Kristy Drutman - YouTubeBrown Girl Green - WebsiteThe Green Jobs BoardLove and Climate - Instagram Browngirl Green Podcast - InstagramBrowngirl Green Podcast - Linktree Resources:Meet the climate crisis speed-daters: ‘If you don’t love the planet, you won’t be my boo’ | Dating | The GuardianEPA Administrator Regan Announces Members of First-Ever National Environmental Youth Advisory CouncilIf Not Us Then Who? Sources:Climate Love (And Lies) on Dating Apps | AtmosOpinion | Why I Bring Up Climate Change on First Dates - The New York Times4 ways that climate change could be affecting your love life How Climate Change Inflicts a Toll on Mental Health - The New York TimesThe power of love in the fight against climate changeHow Climate Change May Be Shaping Our Relationship Choices | The SwaddleThe climate is changing dating - by Emily Atkin - HEATEDThe Climate Reality of Roe v. Wade | AtmosThe Climate Crisis Is a Reproductive Justice IssuePetro-masculinity: Fossil Fuels and Authoritarian Desire - Cara Daggett, 2018Petromasculinity: How Men Are Heating The Planet - Queer Brown VeganMaybe Next Month? Temperature Shocks and Dynamic Adjustments in Birth RatesLove in the Time of Climate Change | PodcastThese organizations are working to bring diverse perspectives to climate solutions | GreenBizGlobal Green Skills Report 2023 | LinkedIn Credits:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

A discussion of the environmental health impacts of beauty & personal care products with Dr. Ami Zota, scientist, professor, and founder of Agents of Change in Environmental Justice at Columbia University. In this episode, we discuss toxic ingredients, colorism, hair discrimination, beauty standards, health outcomes, routes of exposure, policy solutions and more. Dr. Zota shares her framework on these challenges: the environmental injustice of beauty.Connect with Dr. Zota:Ami Zota - Associate Professor -  LinkedInAgents of Change in Environmental JusticePodcasts - Agents Of ChangeResources:ClearyaEWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics DatabaseCampaign for Safe CosmeticsBlack Beauty ProjectTaking Stock StudyBlack Women for WellnessThink DirtyMade SafeCOSMOS-standardUnited Nations Convention Agrees to Phase Mercury Out of Cosmetics by 2025 Toxic Free Products | WE ACT for Environmental JusticeMercury in Soaps and Creams - NYC HealthCROWN ActWashington state now has the nation’s strongest law against toxic cosmetics | GristMercury in Soaps and Creams - NYC Health12 Ingredients To Avoid In Cosmetics & Skin Care Products | mindbodygreenYou Have Fossil Fuels On Your Face - by Jessica DeFinoBLK + GRN Sources:Countries unite to remove mercury from hazardous skin lightening productsSkin Whitening: The global market, the risks and who makes and sells the products Black Women Face Disproportionate Risks From Largely Unregulated Toxic Substances in Beauty and Personal Care ProductsA New Law Regulating the Cosmetics Industry Expands the FDA’s Power But Fails to Ban Toxic Chemicals in Beauty Products - Inside Climate News Credits:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

In this episode, environmental justice educator and strategist Arielle King shares her recent experience at COP28 in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The conversation starts by exploring the importance of radical joy and imagination in climate work. Arielle was one of the organizers of the Entertainment & Culture Pavilion as well as Hope House at COP28. We discuss outcomes of the negotiations, the Loss & Damage fund, the Global Stocktake, the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, and the role of protests at COP. Arielle shares the importance and impact of storytelling, art, culture, and collaboration in creating a just climate future.Enjoy this special end of year extended episode to recap COP28 and the show will be back after the holidays! Connect with Arielle: Arielle V. King • InstagramArielle King - LinkedInResources:The Joy Report - Podcast - Intersectional EnvironmentalistCOP28 Entertainment + Culture PavilionHope House COP28 | Time for Better COP28 Agreement Signals “Beginning of the End” of the Fossil Fuel Era Unpacking COP28: Key Outcomes from the Dubai Climate Talks, and What Comes NextCOP28 - Climate Justice AllianceEnvironmental Justice In Palestine — Intersectional EnvironmentalistAll Out for Palestine - Digital Action Toolkit - Palestinian Feminist CollectiveFossil Fuel Non-Proliferation TreatyCOP28 - WebsiteIPCC Report 2022 Credits:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

This episode explores the connection between climate change and mental health in a conversation with Maia Kiley, a therapist practicing climate aware therapy and eco-therapy. We discuss eco-anxiety, climate distress, emotional resilience, climate doomism & optimism, and the accessibility of mental health resources.Connect with Maia:Maia Kiley - WebsiteMaia Kiley, LMFT - InstagramResources:Climate Psychology AllianceGood Grief NetworkThe Waggle | Project RegenerationWomen and ClimateA Field Guide to Climate Anxiety by Sarah Jaquette RayHow to Prepare for Climate Change by David PogueGeneration Dread by Britt WrayIt's Not Just You | Book by Tori TsuiSources:FAQ 3: How will climate change affect the lives of today’s children tomorrow, if no immediate action is taken?New report shows just 100 companies are source of over 70% of emissions - CDPCWS Data Tool: Demographics of the U.S. Psychology WorkforceAccess to Care Data 2022 | Mental Health AmericaKey findings: How Americans' attitudes about climate change differ by generation, party and other factors Credits:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

A discussion of solar development and policy in New York State with Noah Ginsburg, executive director of New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA). In this episode, we talk about the challenges and solutions regarding incentives, interconnection, and equitable distribution of solar deployment across the state. We also explore the impacts of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the Climate Mobilization Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).  Connect with Noah:Noah Ginsburg | LinkedInResources:New York Solar Energy Industries AssociationClimate Mobilization ActExpanding Local Clean Energy Could Save New York $28 Billion by 2050 - Vote SolarClimate Leadership and Community Protection ActNY State Senate Bill 2019-S6599Inflation Reduction Act Guidebook | Clean Energy | The White HouseClean Energy Training Resources - NYSERDANY-Sun Solar Program - NYSERDA Sources:New York Solar | SEIAClimate Leadership and Community Protection Act — NY RenewsGovernor Hochul Announces Approval of New Framework to Achieve at Least Ten Gigawatts of Distributed Solar by 2030 - NYSERDAPRESS RELEASE | NYISO Announces New Solar Generation RecordInflation Reduction Act: Solar Energy and Energy Storage Provisions Summary | SEIA Credits:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

In this episode, Melina Acevedo, Carolina Ramos, and Cristina Garcia, from Latinxs in Sustainability, share their professional journeys working in clean energy. We discuss overcoming professional challenges, the importance of Latinx representation in environmental fields, and the role of mentorship in cultivating diversity. Latinxs in Sustainability is a non-profit building community and offering programs that support Latinx climate professionals and further diversity, representation, and environmental justice in the sustainability and energy workforce.Connect with LiS:Melina Acevedo | LinkedInCarolina Ramos | LinkedInCristina Garcia, CEM | LinkedIn Resources:Latinxs in SustainabilityLatino Climate Justice FrameworkYoung Professionals in EnergyWRISE References:Why climate change matters to LatinosInequity in consumption of goods and services adds to racial–ethnic disparities in air pollution exposure | PNASLatinos and Global Warming's Six Americas - Yale Program on Climate Change CommunicationClimate Change in the Latino MindWhich racial/ethnic groups care most about climate change? CreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

In this episode, Maya Whalen-Kipp shares her experiences working on workforce development at the US Department of Energy and her work as a marine scientist. We explore how to make jobs in clean energy more accessible for students, climate activists, and climate enthusiasts. We discuss the challenges & opportunities of workforce development in clean energy and clean tech. Maya shares what brings her hope about the future of clean energy workforce development. Connect with Maya:Decoding Climate Jobs - ResourcesDecoding Climate Jobs - PodcastLinkedInInstagram Resources:New York Bight | Bureau of Ocean Energy ManagementNRELFact Sheet | Climate Jobs (2021) | White Papers | EESIJob Function Action Guides | Project DrawdownGlobal Green Skills Report 2023 | LinkedInOurEnergyPolicy Green Jobs BoardTerra.doClimatebaseWork on ClimateClimate People Credits:Hosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

In this episode, Jasmine Graham, the executive director of Mid-Hudson Energy Transition, shares their perspective on energy justice, energy democracy, and just transition. We talked about the historical role of policy on energy systems and the importance of equitable energy solutions. Jasmine shared experiences and insights from their career journey working on clean energy in New York State and what brings them inspiration, hope, and joy. Connect with Jasmine : LinkedInMid-Hudson Energy Transition Resources mentioned in the episode: "Regulatory Theater: How Investor-Owned Utilities and Captured Oversight" by Ruhan Nagra, Jeanne Bergman et al.Initiative for Energy JusticeJust Solutions CollectiveThe Chisholm Legacy ProjectEmerald Cities CollaborativeEarthjusticeWE ACT for Environmental JusticeEnergy DemocracyRevolutionary Power by Shalanda BakerDiana HernándezDr. Tony G. ReamesMyles LennonAlliance for a Green EconomyNY RenewsNY Energy Democracy AllianceCreditsHosted and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited and co-produced by Lucy Little

Welcome to Climate with Kiana! A new podcast about climate solutions through a framework of joy and justice. Listen now for an introduction to the show and a look at the episodes ahead. CreditsHosted, created, and produced by Kiana MichaanEdited, sound design, and co-produced by Lucy LittleMusic by Colette MichaanSong: Ni Contigo Ni Sin Ti, Album: Earth RebirthGraphic Design by Khari SlaughterRecorded and produced in New York City on unceded Munsee Lenape land.