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.
Jojo Mehta from Stop Ecocide International speaks about criminalizing environmental destruction, discussing its impact and importance.
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Jojo Mehta from Stop Ecocide International. They discuss criminalizing mass environmental destruction at the International Criminal Court. Jojo emphasizes the importance of public discourse and the role of American voices.
45: Attorney Thomas Linzey on Legal Frameworks for Environmental Justice
Matt Matern speaks with Thomas Linzey, who discusses his shift from traditional environmental law to advocating for local governance and rights of nature. He challenges the preemption doctrine and emphasizes community participation and environmental rights for sustainable futures.
44: Katie Surma & Christopher Berry: Advocating for Nature’s Legal Rights
Matt Matern speaks with Katie Surma about the “rights of nature” movement, granting legal rights to natural entities to protect the environment. Christopher Berry discusses legal personhood for animals, highlighting a Colombian case with hippos and ecocide, a concept to criminalize severe environmental harm.
43: Professor Jack Brouwer on Hydrogen Fuel Cells & Renewable Energy
Matt Matern speaks with Jack Brouwer from UC Irvine. Jack discusses hydrogen’s role in renewable energy storage and decarbonizing industries, highlighting efforts like Lancaster’s hydrogen city and the Biden administration’s investments in lowering hydrogen costs.
42: Brett Winterble on Rush Limbaugh, Climate Change, & Vaccines
Matt Matern and Brett Winterble discuss Rush Limbaugh’s legacy, climate change, and vaccine mandates. They debate Limbaugh’s impact on politics, with Matt critical and Brett defensive. The conversation concludes with a call for constructive dialogue.
41: Michael Shellenberger, Activist & President of Environmental Progress
Matt Matern and Michael Shellenberger discuss environmental alarmism, the benefits of nuclear energy, and the drug death crisis. Michael, an advocate for pragmatic solutions, emphasizes the need for balanced policies to address these critical issues effectively.
40: Bruce Horowitz, Owner of Ripe Landscapes on Permaculture
Guest host Max Sloves talks with Bruce Horowitz from Ripe Landscapes about permaculture, a sustainable practice mimicking natural ecosystems. They discuss its benefits, from fostering local food movements to building resilient communities, and its applicability everywhere.
39: Kim Siehl’s Grades of Green: Creating Future Environmental Leaders
Guest host Corey Bennett speaks with Kim Siehl from Grades of Green, a nonprofit helping students globally take environmental action. Free programs, mentorship, and key initiatives like trash-free programs are their focus.
38: Marianne Williamson on Love, Power, and Project Angel Food
Matt Matern sits down with Marianne Williamson. They discuss personal power, societal change, Project Angel Food, clean energy, and rising authoritarianism. Marianne urges a recommitment to democratic values and highlights the power of love in addressing collective challenges.
37: Producer John David Ware Discusses Tesla & “Final Frequency”
Guest host Harry Berberian speaks with John David Ware, producer of “Final Frequency.” The film explores Nikola Tesla’s contributions to green energy and the misuse of his innovations, highlighting his vision for wireless energy transmission and its modern relevance.
36: AARC’s Elena DeLacy Discusses Mega Fires & Land Management
Guest host Dalia Khalili speaks with Elena DeLacy, Executive Director of the American River Conservancy, who discusses conservation, stewardship, and education in the upper American River and Cosumnes River watersheds.
35: Rod Fujita, Oceans Expert at Environmental Defense Fund
Guest host Tagore Subramaniam speaks with Rod Fujita from the Environmental Defense Fund. They discuss oceans’ role in climate change, seaweed farming for carbon sequestration, and sustainable fisheries management. Support sustainable seafood by checking certifications.
34: Explore Catalina’s Natural Wonders with Deni Porej
Guest host Corey Bennett speaks with Deni Porej from Catalina Island Conservancy. Discussing conservation, education, and recreation, Deni highlights the island’s biodiversity, including the swift recovery of the Catalina Island fox.
33: Ken Kragen’s Legacy: Music, Philanthropy, and Climate Solutions
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Ken Kragen about his iconic projects, We Are the World and Hands Across America, and introduces Hands Around the World to combat climate change. Using holographic tech, he aims to engage a billion people. Kragen invites support for this global movement.
32: Alfred Fraijo, Jr. Talks Hollywood’s Innovative 38-Acre Park Project
Guest host Julia Cottrell speaks with Alfred Fraijo, Chairman of Friends of Hollywood Central Park, on building a 38-acre park over the 101 freeway. The park aims to enhance green space, benefiting 44,000 children nearby. Funding is from various sources, with construction readiness aimed within a year.
31: Chris Cannon Discusses Sustainable Future for the Port of LA
Chris Cannon of the Port of LA discusses environmental management, focusing on reducing emissions and maintaining clean water. The port, vital for jobs and the economy, aims for zero emissions from cargo handling by 2030. Despite COVID-19, green initiatives continue.
30: Innovative Sustainability with Blue Tribe’s James McGregor
Matt Matern speaks with James McGregor, CEO of Blue Tribe. James discusses his transition to environmental work, repurposing solar panels, and a TV show promoting sustainable housing. Emphasis on transitioning coal regions to renewables and aligning profit with purpose.
29: Micro Grids Explained by Verde Watt’s Steven Wilburn
Matt Matern speaks with Steve P. Wilburn, CEO of Verde Watts, on Unite and Heal America. Steve discusses founding Verde Watts, focusing on efficient micro grids and renewable energy. He highlights the role of batteries and advocates for incentives over regulations to promote energy efficiency.
28: Breathe SoCal’s Marc Carrell Discusses Air Quality Improvements
Matt Matern chats with Marc Carrell, CEO of Breathe SoCal, about LA’s air quality issues. They discuss efforts to reduce diesel truck pollution, wildfire smoke preparedness, and promoting hydrogen and electric vehicles.
27: Nick Lapis of Californians Against Waste: Pioneering Plastic Reduction
Matt speaks with Nick Lapis from Californians Against Waste. CAW, founded in 1977, initially focused on bottle deposits, now tackles plastic pollution and electronic waste. Nick discusses legislation to reduce plastics and emphasizes composting organic waste, shifting responsibility to producers.