A Climate Change with Matt Matern

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.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern and Dr. Sandor Mulsow discuss the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and deep-sea mining. Dr. Mulsow highlights the conflict between environmental protection and exploitation for profit, inadequate impact assessments, and the need for a mining moratorium. He emphasizes robust scientific research and global action to protect our oceans.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern speaks Dr. Brian Von Herzen, founder of the Climate Foundation. Dr. Von Herzen, a Princeton and Caltech graduate, developed marine permaculture using seaweed to restore ocean ecosystems and sequester carbon. 

His resilient platform recently won the XPrize. The Climate Foundation aims to scale this technology globally, targeting gigaton-scale CO2 reduction. Additionally, Dr. Von Herzen emphasizes biostimulants in agriculture to reduce fertilizer use and improve yields.

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Matt Matern and Traci Park, candidate for LA City Council, discuss her campaign priorities. With a legal background, she aims to address homelessness, public safety, economic recovery, infrastructure, and environmental issues through collaborative efforts with city leaders and the private sector.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern speaks with Charles Meneveau, Johns Hopkins professor. Charles discusses his work in wind energy, highlighting its growth in the U.S., where it now generates nearly 10% of electricity. He emphasizes the complementary roles of wind and solar energy and envisions achieving 100% renewable energy by 2050. 

Charles highlights the potential of offshore wind and the importance of managing environmental impacts. The conversation underscores wind energy's role in combating climate change.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Leslie Field and David Rosenfeld. Dr. Field discusses the Arctic Ice Project's efforts to combat Arctic melt using hollow glass microspheres. Rosenfeld opposes the California Public Utilities Commission's proposal to reduce payments to rooftop solar owners, emphasizing the need to maintain incentives for solar energy growth. Both guests stress the urgency of climate action and the importance of innovative solutions and supportive policies for a sustainable future.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern speaks with California Senator Ben Allen about progress with SB 343 and the challenges of passing SB 54, aiming to phase out non-recyclable plastics. They discussed AB 1395's goals for emission reductions and the contentious role of carbon capture.

Senator Allen emphasized public involvement in environmental legislation, the potential of green hydrogen, and the need to balance incentives for rooftop solar with fair regulations.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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Matt Matern speaks with Joel Salatin and Greg Wendt, discussing regenerative agriculture. Joel highlights transforming his farm using nature-based methods and the need for local support through farmers' markets and CSAs. Greg emphasizes responsible investing in sustainable practices.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 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.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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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.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so

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