Climate Optimists

Although the Prius has enabled Toyota to brand itself as pro-environment, it's efforts behind the scenes have made it a global leader in obstructing climate action.

While pressure is mounting for Biden to declare climate change a national emergency, what would it actually mean and is it a viable plan b? We set out to find answers.

Listen in as climate scientist Lisa Schipper breaks down the complex topic of climate adaptation including what it is, why it matters and the keys to getting it right.

Listen in as Chris Dennett from Tofurky educates us on the benefits of meat alternatives, the exciting growth underway, and what's needed to unlock their full potential.

Eric Bjorling from Trek Bicycle joins us to explain the rapid growth in e-bikes, their promise as a climate solution and why we should all be riding one.

Experts agree we need to cut emissions 50% by 2030 to avoid a climate tipping point but what’s behind the target and is it achievable? Tune in as we explore the answer.

It's generated both praise and controversy but what is the Green New Deal actually? What impact has it had? Is it a viable climate solution? We set off to find out.

Jamie Dow from Electrek provides an update on the electric vehicle revolution underway, what's needed to accelerate it and his advice to first time EV buyers.

Join us as energy storage expert Jason Burwen educates us on the latest advances in storage and why they're a critical part of breaking our dependance on fossil fuels.

It turns out knowing how others think about climate change is a key part of being able to solve it. Eric Fine from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication explains.