72: Mark Z. Jacobson: Pioneering a Renewable Future, One City at a Time
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Mark Jacobson about renewable energy and climate policy. Jacobson advocates for 100% renewables by 2051, critiques nuclear power, and champions CO2 control and green technologies for a sustainable future.
71: Mike Barnard Discusses HVDC and The Future of Electric Grids
Michael Barnard of The Future Is Electric discusses his journey from tech to climate solutions. He emphasizes wind, solar, and storage over nuclear power, highlights HVDC's potential for electricity transmission, and critiques hydrogen's inefficiencies, advocating for battery advancements.
70: Jay Sinha, Co-Founder of Life Without Plastic
Matt Matern interviews Jay Sinha, co-founder of Life Without Plastic. Jay discusses the dangers of plastics, especially endocrine disruptors, and offers practical tips for reducing plastic use. He calls for stronger regulations and highlights the potential of bioplastics. #UniteAndHealAmerica #LifeWithoutPlastic
69: Ocean Conservancy’s Anja Brandon on Reducing Single-Use Plastics
Guest host Harry Artin talks with Anja Brandon, PhD, from Ocean Conservancy, about California's SB 54. The bill aims to reduce single-use plastics by 25% in 10 years, cutting 23 million tons of waste. Anja emphasizes policy change and individual actions to fight plastic pollution.
68: Empowering Change: Brett Walter’s Climate Action Now App
Guest host Max Sloves interviews Brett Walter from Climate Action Now. Brett discusses his app that mobilizes public demand for climate action, emphasizing the urgency of the crisis. He encourages collective action through the app's million messages campaign.
67: Dr. George Crabtree: Revolutionizing Energy Storage for a Greener Future
Guest host Corey Bennett interviews Dr. George Crabtree from Argonne National Laboratory about energy storage advancements. They discuss alternatives to lithium-ion batteries and the urgency for innovation driven by the Paris Accords.
Carolyn Dennett, ex-Shell Oil consultant, left after 11 years due to Shell's inaction on climate change. Frustrated by their continued oil and gas expansion, she urges companies to transition to sustainable practices. Dennett calls for collective action and praises Extinction Rebellion's advocacy.
65: Inside Argonne Lab: Dr. Amgad Elgowainy on Hydrogen Breakthroughs
Dr. Amgad Elgowainy of Argonne National Laboratory discusses developing hydrogen and electrification technologies. Argonne, funded by the Department of Energy, aims to produce hydrogen at $1/kg by 2031. The $8B Hydrogen Hubs initiative supports clean energy efforts.
64: Hydrogen Fuel: A Game Changer for Brian Goldstein’s Energy Independence Now
Matt Matern speaks with Brian Goldstein, director of Energy Independence Now (EIN), on hydrogen technology's potential over batteries due to metal scarcity. Goldstein discusses California's leadership, federal and state support for hydrogen, and the need for balanced climate solutions.
Matt Matern interviews Renee Grogan from Impossible Mining about seabed mining. Renee emphasizes the need for sustainable practices and strong regulations, highlighting the critical need for metals for a green economy and the depletion of terrestrial resources.
62: Farming Our Future with Peter Lehner: A Climate Crusade
Matt Matern and Peter Lehner discuss agriculture’s role in global emissions, critiquing EPA estimates and highlighting methane from livestock. Proposes reforms and kelp feed to reduce impact.
61: Rex Parris, Mayor of Net Zero City, Lancaster, CA
Matt Matern and Mayor Rex Parris discuss Lancaster's sustainability efforts. Lancaster, the first U.S. city to mandate solar panels on new homes, aims to be the first hydrogen city. Parris highlights practical measures, electric public transportation, and innovative hydrogen production.
60: Dr. Sandor Mulsow on Saving Oceans from Mining Exploitation
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Sandor Mulsow about deep-sea mining, the International Seabed Authority's governance issues, and the need for a mining moratorium. Dr. Mulsow stresses the importance of protecting our oceans through better scientific research and global action.
59: Brian Von Herzen on Seaweed’s Role in Fighting Climate Change
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Brian Von Herzen, founder of the Climate Foundation. Dr. Von Herzen's marine permaculture tech uses seaweed to restore ocean life and sequester carbon. Recently winning the XPrize, the goal is global expansion and significant CO2 reduction.
57: Dr. Charles Meneveau Discusses Wind Energy’s Potential & Future
Join Matt for an interesting discussion with Dr. Charles Meneveau on wind energy and how we can do our part to help the environment.
56: Dr. Leslie Field & David Rosenfeld on Solar Energy and Arctic Ice
Dr. Leslie Field discusses the Arctic Ice Project's efforts to combat Arctic melt, and David Rosenfeld opposes cuts to rooftop solar incentives. Both stress the urgency of climate action and the need for innovative solutions and supportive policies.
55: California Senator Ben Allen’s Vision for a Greener California
Matt Matern and Senator Ben Allen discuss SB 343, SB 54, and AB 1395. Senator Allen emphasized public involvement in environmental legislation, green hydrogen, and balanced incentives for rooftop solar.
53: Max Wilbert on Lithium Mining and Environmental Activism
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Max Wilbert about his book "Bright Green Lies" and the destructive Thacker Pass lithium mine. He emphasized rethinking our relationship with the planet and called for political action and personal behavior changes.
52: Author Porter Fox on The Last Winter & Environmental Impact
Matt Matern and Porter Fox discuss his book, The Last Winter, and climate change's impact on snowpacks. He stresses voting, reliable education, supporting advocacy groups, and policy changes. Porter urges focusing on scientific facts and expressed hope in American innovation.
51: Dar-Lon Chang & Jay Levin: Shaping a Greener Future
Matt Matern speaks with Dar-Lon Chang, an engineer who left ExxonMobil for environmental work, highlighting the need to displace fossil fuels with renewables. Jay Levin discusses the role of media in environmental awareness and his work with equipourkids.org on social-emotional learning.
50: Bill Snape on Biden’s Climate Strategy & Fossil Fuel Reduction
Matt Matern talks with Bill Snape from the Center for Biological Diversity about aggressive clean energy targets, criticizing the Biden administration's delays. Bill advocates for direct action on emissions, renewable energy incentives, and emphasizes the role of citizen lawsuits and transparency.
49: Author Tony Juniper on COP26 & Climate Change Solutions
Tony Juniper, Chairman of Natural England, discusses his career, the outcomes of COP26, and the need for global cooperation in addressing climate change. Tony also speaks about renewable energy, stopping deforestation, and economic adjustments.
48: Climate Solutions with Steve Valk & Jerry Hinkle of Citizens Climate Lobby
Matt Matern speaks Steve Valk and Jerry Hinkle from Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL). They discuss creating political will for climate solutions, the carbon fee and dividend policy, bipartisan successes, and the importance of a carbon border adjustment mechanism.
47: Bill Magavern & Chris Chavez, Coalition for Clean Air
Matt Matern speaks with Chris Chavez and Bill Magavern from the Coalition for Clean Air. They discuss new refinery rules, the push for zero emissions by 2030, and tackling transportation pollution.
