201: Embedding Sustainability in Education with Patricia Lee
Patricia Lee highlights Griffith University's global sustainability ranking, innovative educational practices, indigenous integration, community initiatives, and ambitious climate action goals.
199: Daniel Farber on How Technology Will Outpace Climate Denial
The planet doesn't really care what we're feeling in terms of maintaining a sustainable world for ourselves and future generations.
169: Re-release: Andy Marsh: Steering Plug Power to a Hydrogen-Fueled Future
Energy is changing in more ways than one! In this throwback, Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power ($12B), shares hydrogen breakthroughs for commercial vehicles and what’s next.
148: Katrick Technologies and Karthik Velayutham’s Oscillating Turbine Revolution
Karthik Velayutham discusses Katrick Technologies' oscillating wind turbines, a sustainable innovation transforming renewable energy in complex environments.
147: Steve Fambro’s Aptera: Pioneering the Future of Solar Electric Vehicles
Matt Matern talks with Steve Fambro, CEO of Aptera, about the company's innovative approach to electric vehicles (EVs).
138: Clean Energy Breakthrough: Tony Pan Unveils Modern Hydrogen’s Innovations
Tony Pan, the CEO of Modern Hydrogen, discusses the company's world shaking technology of converting natural gas, CH4, into clean hydrogen while sequestering carbon in the form of carbon black, a valuable material used in various products like asphalt.
134: Dr. Lisa Levin & James McFarlane, Seabed Mining
Is seabed mining the answer? Matt speaks with Dr. Lisa Levin, Distinguished Professor Emerita at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, who specializes in biological oceanography, and James McFarlane, Chief Operating Officer of Strategic Robotic Systems who brilliantly weighs in on this crucial matter.
133: Saxon Metzger, Solar Project Development Manager of NuLife Power Services
Join Matt with Saxon Metzger, Solar Project Development Manager of NuLife Power Services. He is passionate about solar sustainability on top of being a Professor of sustainable business.
119: Inna Braverman: Pioneering Wave Energy with Eco Wave Power
Inna Braverman, CEO of Eco Wave Power, innovates onshore wave energy, focusing on cost-efficiency and expansion in the U.S. and Israel.
114: Jad Daley and the Trillion Trees Initiative: Forests Fighting Climate Change
Matt Matern & Jad Daley speak about the Trillion Trees initiative and urban tree equity, emphasizing forests' role in reducing carbon and cooling cities, urging increased conservation efforts.
113: Kevin Chin on VivoPower’s Net Zero Fleet Solutions
Matt Matern speaks with Kevin Chin, CEO of VivoPower, about converting utility vehicles to electric for net zero targets. VivoPower, a B Corp, offers solar, battery, and microgrid solutions. Conversions reduce costs and extend lifespan. Kevin emphasizes sustainability and profitability for achieving net zero by 2050.
109: Gaurav Sant, UCLA Professor, Founder of CarbonBuilt & Equatic
Matt Matern chats with Gaurav Sant from UCLA about turning carbon into concrete and oceanic carbon into hydrogen. Gaurav emphasizes scalable, affordable solutions and balancing policy with technology for effective climate change mitigation.
108: The High Stakes of Carbon Removal with Robert Höglund
Matt Matern and Robert Höglund discuss Sweden’s ambitious carbon reduction goals, focusing on consumption-based emissions and innovative carbon removal technologies. Robert highlights the role of policy and investment in achieving net-zero emissions.
107: Chad Frischmann on Regenerative Intelligence and Climate
Matt Matern talks with Chad Frischmann about shifting from fear-based to solutions-oriented climate action. Chad discusses Project Drawdown, Regenerative Intelligence, and the importance of existing technologies, refrigerant management, and integrating indigenous knowledge. Collaboration is key.
104: Live Off the Grid Sustainably with Joshua Spodek
Matt Matern speaks with Joshua Spodek as he shares his sustainable living journey, highlighting individual actions' impact on systemic change. He emphasizes finding personal connections to the environment and rethinking urban planning to reduce car dependency. His story shows sustainability can enhance life quality.
103: Building a Sustainable Future with Terry Tamminen at AltaSea
Matt Matern and Terry Tamminen, author, President/CEO of AltaSea, and board member of 7th Generation Advisors, explore vital solutions from the ocean, and its potential to provide limitless food, fuel, and medicines.
102: Sustainable Fashion with Alissa Baier-Lentz & Tricia Carey
Matt Matern chats with Tricia Carey (Renewcell) and Alissa Baier-Lentz (Kintra Fibers) discussing textile waste. They highlight the fashion industry's 10% pollution, Renewcell's textile recycling, and Kintra's compostable polymers, emphasizing recyclability and sustainability.
96: The Dangers of Methane Emissions with Dr. Ilissa Ocko
Join us this week on A Climate Change with Matt Matern as Matt interviews Climate Scientist, Dr. Ilissa Ocko, from the Environmental Defense Fund who discusses key issues and the fastest way to slow climate change by cutting methane emissions.
93: David A. Kirsch: Inside the Future of Electric and Hydrogen Cars
Dr. David Kirsch discusses the history and future of EVs on "A Climate Change." Early EVs lost to gasoline cars due to preferences and infrastructure. Renewed interest in the 60s-70s faced hurdles. Today, EVs are mainstream, with a focus on infrastructure, hydrogen, and efficient policies.
92: Revolutionizing EVs: Steve Fambro’s Journey with Aptera’s Solar-Powered Vision
Matt Matern interviews Steve Fambro about Aptera's EV innovation, highlighting solar charging and aerodynamics with their all-solar car!
91: A Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough with NIF’s Bruno Van Wonterghem
Matt Matern chats with Bruno Van Wonterghem from LLNL. Bruno discusses his journey in laser science and NIF's recent fusion ignition breakthrough. This milestone is vital for national security and clean energy. He highlights the need for ongoing improvements, funding, and global collaboration for fusion energy.
90: Seth Godin: Tackling Climate Change with The Carbon Almanac
Matt Matern interviews Seth Godin on The Carbon Almanac, a collaborative climate guide. Godin emphasizes systemic changes over individual actions, critiquing the "carbon footprint" concept.
89: How Adam Wright’s Vespene Energy Tackles Methane Emissions with Microgrids
Matt Matern interviews Adam Wright, CEO of Vespene Energy, which reduces methane emissions from small landfills using self-sustaining microgrids. These convert landfill gas to electricity for data processing. Projects aim to cut U.S. landfill methane by 22%.
87: Carmageddon with Author Daniel Knowles
Join Matt Matern in his discussion with Daniel Knowles, Midwest correspondent for the Economist and author of "Carmegeddon: How Cars Make Life Worse and What to Do About It".
