A Climate Change with Matt Matern

Michael Barnard of The Future Is Electric discusses his shift from tech to climate solutions, advising on sustainable investments. He emphasizes scalable solutions like wind, solar, and storage over nuclear power. Highlighting HVDC's potential for efficient electricity transmission, he criticizes US political constraints on infrastructure. 

On hydrogen, Barnard points out inefficiencies in production and storage, advocating for battery technology advancements and innovations in battery recycling to meet future energy needs.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern interviews Jay Sinha, co-founder of Life Without Plastic. Jay shares the story behind the company's founding and discusses the dangers of plastics, particularly endocrine disruptors like BPA. 

He explains the lifecycle and environmental impact of plastics, offering practical solutions for reducing plastic use, such as using non-plastic containers. Jay critiques recycling's effectiveness and calls for stronger regulations. He also explores bioplastics and emphasizes the need for clear labeling and policy changes.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Guest host Harry Artin interviews Anja Brandon, PhD, US Plastics Policy Analyst with Ocean Conservancy, about California's Senate Bill 54 (SB 54). The bill aims to reduce single-use plastics by 25% over the next decade, equating to 23 million tons of waste. 

Anja discusses her work in policy to reduce plastic pollution, the insufficiency of recycling alone, and the importance of systemic change. She urges individual actions like using reusable bags to help tackle plastic pollution.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Brett Walter from Climate Action Now about his app, designed to mobilize public demand for climate action. Brett highlights the urgency of addressing climate change and the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy. 

The app helps users easily contact leaders, emphasizing collective action over individual efforts. Brett believes climate change can unite people across political divides. He encourages listeners to join the million messages campaign for impactful change.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Guest host Corey Bennett speaks with Dr. George Crabtree from Argonne National Laboratory about energy storage. They discuss the need for alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, such as solid-state, lithium-sulfur, and lithium-oxygen batteries. 

Dr. Crabtree emphasizes the impact of the Paris Accords on climate change and the urgency for innovation. He highlights the challenges of the lithium-ion supply chain and the importance of public support for continued research in energy storage technology.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Carolyn Dennett, former Shell Oil consultant, discusses her 11-year tenure focused on improving safety culture post-Deepwater Horizon disaster. Despite initial success, Dennett grew disillusioned with Shell's inaction on climate change. 

Observing Shell's continued pursuit of new oil and gas licenses, she publicly criticized the company and left. Carolyn urges oil and gas companies to transition to sustainable practices and calls for collective action to enforce this change, praising Extinction Rebellion for their advocacy.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern and Dr. Amgad Elgowainy of Argonne National Laboratory discuss his work on hydrogen and electrification. Funded by the Department of Energy, Argonne develops technologies and standards for clean energy. They aim to produce hydrogen at $1/kg by 2031, focusing on clean energy sources and efficient production. A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern speaks with Brian Goldstein, director of Energy Independence Now (EIN), discussing hydrogen technology. Goldstein oversees the Faraday Exchange Conference and highlights California's leadership in hydrogen. He emphasizes hydrogen's potential over battery electric vehicles due to limited metal resources. 

Goldstein talks about federal and state efforts to promote hydrogen, the role of utilities, and the need for both hydrogen and battery technologies to meet climate goals. He calls for more government support and planning.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern chats with Renee Grogan from Impossible Mining about seabed mining. Renee discusses her transition from terrestrial to seabed mining, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and strong regulations. She opposes a moratorium on seabed mining, arguing it would hinder necessary studies and innovation. 

Renee highlights the critical need for metals for a green economy and the depletion of terrestrial resources. Impossible Mining aims to develop technology to harvest seabed minerals with minimal environmental impact.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern and Peter Lehner discuss agriculture's environmental impact. He critiques the EPA’s emission estimates, explaining how modern farming techniques and methane from livestock significantly contribute to global warming. Lehner proposes solutions like kelp feed for livestock and regulatory reforms to reduce agriculture's carbon footprint.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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