131: Sara Barth, Executive Director & Laura McClendon, Director of Land Conservation – Sempervirens Fund
Matt speaks with Sarah Barth and Laura McClendon from Sempervirens, an organization dedicated to protecting redwood forests in California. They discuss the Redwoods’ role in sequestering carbon dioxide, contributing to climate change mitigation.
130: Zach Frankel & Nick Halberg of Utah Rivers Council
Matt Matern speaks with Zachary Frankel and Nick Halberg from the Utah Rivers Council. The discussion covers the council’s efforts to safeguard rivers from proposed dams, the significance of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, water usage challenges, conservation initiatives, and the need to reconsider the valuation and usage of water.
129: Paul Hawken, Executive Director of the Project Drawdown Non-Profit
Listen in as Paul Hawken gives a master class in how to HEAL THE PLANET and our SOCIETY. Paul has written numerous books including Regeneration-Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation. Paul founded Project Drawdown.
128: Environment Lawyer Durwood Zaelke, Grizzled Veteran of the Climate Wars
Listen in as environmental attorney, Durwood Zaelke, sounds the alarm about methane and other common sense concerns in the fight against “global boiling.”
127: Aaron Halimi, Founder & President of Renewable Properties
Aaron Halimi is an expert in developing major solar projects. Listen in as Aaron describes what it takes to bring massive solar project from conception to reality!
126: Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Fights Climate Change as an Evangelical Christian
Fighting climate change as an evangelical Christian Dr. Hayhoe is an Atmospheric Scientist whose research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change on people and the planet.
125: Justin J. Pearson, TN State Representative District 86
A Rising Star, State Representative Justin J. Pearson is a devoted to getting Climate Justice and Racial Justice for all Americans.
124: Elise Joshi, Executive Director Gen-Z for Change
Listen in as Matt speaks with passionate environmental youth activist Elise Joshi. Elise is a 21-year-old Climate Activist and Executive Director at Gen-Z for Change.
123: Dynamic Attorney Melissa Sims Takes On Big Oil
Listen to this riveting interview about Melissa Sims’ literal mission from God to courageously and effectively confront the existential crisis that threatens us all: climate change.
122: Innovative Climate Solutions with Author Peter Fiekowsky
Peter Fiekowsky, author of “Climate Restoration,” discusses removing a trillion tons of CO2 despite net zero by 2050. He highlights solutions like iron fertilization and methane oxidation, calling for political will and public support to leverage natural processes and current technology.
121: Sir Jonathon Porritt on Climate Change and Economic Transformation
Matt Matern and Sir Jonathon Porritt discuss his book “Hope in Hell,” stressing urgent climate action and economic perspectives. He highlights the rapid climate change, media misinformation, and the need for solidarity among advocates.
120: Ethan Brown’s Sweaty Penguin: Climate Solutions with a Smile
Matt Matern interviews Ethan Brown, host of “The Sweaty Penguin,” discussing humor in climate talk, “carbon bombs,” solutions for climate anxiety, and bipartisan engagement.
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.
118: Author & Environmentalist Jeff Goodell, Navigating the Heat Dome of 2023
Matt chats with author Jeff Goodell, a leading expert on climate change. Jeff’s latest book, The Heat Will Kill You First: Life and Death on a Scorched Planet, will be published by Little, Brown in July 2023.
Bonus Episode: Exclusive Interview with Mayor Rex Parris
Matt Matern’s fascinating interview with Republican mayor and attorney Rex Parris, who has revolutionized the net zero energy city of Lancaster, California.
117: Chris Gloninger, Iowa Meteorologist Quits Over Climate Change
Matt speaks with Iowa meteorologist, Chris Gloninger, who quit his 18-year career after death threats over climate coverage.
116: David Fenton, Activist & Advisor to Anti-Bullshit Media Company Yellow Dot Studios
David is the senior advisor to Yellow Dot and oversees communications campaigns for the environment. He is also the author of The Activist’s Media Handbook. He has also helped create JStreet, Climate Nexus, the Death Penalty Information Center, and Families for a Future. David is now a full time climate activist.
115: Tony Hiss, Author & Land Conservation Advocate
Listen in as Matt interviews breakthrough Author Tony Hiss. Tony explains how we could save millions of species from extinction by conserving about 50% of the planet’s land and water by 2050.
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.
112: Dr. Michael Mann, Author, Climatologist and Geophysicist
Professor Michael E. Mann, a leading Climate Scientist, clearly explains historic climate change based on the temperature record from the past thousand years.
111: Christine O’Donnell Discusses Podcasting and Environmentalism with Matt Matern
Matt Matern is interviewed by Christine O’Donnell about his environmental advocacy, sparked by a major pollution case and his 2020 run against Trump. They discuss daily eco-friendly actions, the need for strong policies, and urge listeners to support environmental efforts and stay informed.
110: Captain Paul Watson’s Battle to Save Endangered Marine Life
Matt Matern interviews Captain Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd. Watson discusses his aggressive non-violent fight against illegal whaling and fishing, the crucial role of phytoplankton, and the urgent need to protect the ocean to combat climate change.
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.