𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧 -- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 -- 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐝?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Peter Kelly-Detwiler discuss the complexities of decarbonizing the electricity grid, exploring historical developments, the evolution of utility management, and the challenges posed by renewable energy integration. They emphasize the importance of understanding the physics of electricity consumption and the shifting perspectives of customers. The conversation also highlights emerging technologies, interconnection challenges, and investment opportunities in energy solutions, while stressing the need for a deeper understanding of atmospheric chemistry in addressing climate change.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Stacy Savage 🤠♻️ The Texas Trash Talker, founder and CEO of Zero Waste Strategies, about the critical transition from a linear to a circular economy. They discuss the economic implications of waste, the importance of consumer responsibility, and the role of education in effective waste management. Stacy emphasizes the value of materials that are often discarded and the need for better infrastructure and political will to support recycling efforts. The conversation highlights successful models of waste management and the importance of public education in changing consumer behavior.

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Join Climate+ Podcast for an eye-opening conversation at the intersection of technology and indigenous knowledge with climate champion Rayne Sullivan of SEASTORIA (and so much more)!

From the intersection of indigenous knowledge and modern technology to the multiple crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss to the significance of language in problem-solving and the need for legal frameworks to protect indigenous knowledge from exploitation -- this episode has it all.

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In this episode of Climate Plus, Lincoln Bleveans speaks with Tim Frick, CEO of Mighty Bytes, about the often-overlooked carbon footprint of our digital activities. They discuss the significant environmental impact of the internet, particularly in light of the rise of AI, and explore how digital agencies can innovate to reduce this footprint. Tim shares insights on the EcoGrader tool, which helps organizations assess and improve their digital sustainability practices. The conversation also touches on the challenges of raising awareness about sustainability in tech and the future of sustainable web design as a standard practice.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐡𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞+ 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝?

Check out this episode of Climate+ Podcast, where we engage with Bimal Desai, architect and founder and CEO of property technology innovator GrydSense, to explore the transformative potential of building automation in the quest for sustainable architecture. Bimal delves into the evolution of building management systems, highlighting how traditional approaches often rely on siloed technologies that fail to respond dynamically to real-time occupancy and environmental conditions. He argues that, to effectively address the pressing challenges of climate change, we need a holistic integration of various systems— from lighting and HVAC to environmental monitoring—into a unified platform that enables intelligent, responsive building performance.

Bimal emphasizes the importance of enhancing real-time capabilities within these systems to optimize energy efficiency and user comfort. He shares insights on recent advancements that allow for seamless communication between different building components, reducing fragmentation in management and maximizing operational effectiveness. As buildings evolve to meet the demands of modern occupants, Bimal envisions a future where intelligent infrastructure not only supports sustainability but also prioritizes user experience, ultimately leading to healthier and more adaptive spaces for living and working. 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln engages with Melanie Larkins, a leader in sustainability, to explore the intersection of corporate and human sustainability. They discuss Melanie's journey into the field, the importance of meeting people where they are in sustainability conversations, and the evolving challenges and opportunities within corporate sustainability. The conversation highlights the need for leadership support, the balance between sustainability and business needs, and the critical role of well-being in sustainability work. They also touch on the importance of board involvement and the need for a holistic approach to sustainability that considers human experiences.  Check out the episode!

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐢𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln interviews Gregg Semler, founder and CEO of InPipe Energy, about innovative approaches to renewable energy generation through existing water pipeline infrastructure. They discuss the potential of hydroelectricity, the importance of understanding water systems, and the interconnectedness of energy and water. The conversation also touches on public awareness of water management, opportunities for InPipe Energy, and the challenges faced in the electric transmission sector. Gregg emphasizes the need for innovation in the water industry and the importance of customer success in driving change.

B𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln speaks with Bear Givhan, co-founder and CEO of Earthview Corporation, about the challenges and innovations in monitoring methane emissions from natural gas production. 

They discuss the natural gas industry's processes, the importance of detecting methane leaks, and the regulatory landscape affecting compliance. Bear shares insights on EarthView's continuous monitoring technology and its potential impact on the oil and gas sector, as well as the global opportunities for methane monitoring. The conversation highlights the need for innovation in a legacy industry and the importance of actionable data for operators.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞, 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬?

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln sits down with Mikhail Davis, the Director of Global Market Sustainability at Interface, a leading global flooring solutions company renowned for its commitment to applied sustainability within a traditionally high greenhouse gas industry. Mikhail shares his insights on the pressing challenges and innovative approaches to decarbonizing the built environment, particularly focusing on legacy structures that pose significant sustainability hurdles. He emphasizes the importance of reducing environmental impact and achieving social responsibility in business practices, offering a glimpse into the transformative journey of Interface in redefining sustainability.

Listeners will discover the evolution of sustainability in the corporate world, illustrated by Mikhail's experiences with Wall Street’s initial skepticism. He recounts the early days when industry leaders grappled with ideas around sustainability, often viewed through a mistaken lens of cost rather than opportunity. Mikhail's perspective highlights the significance of transparency and accountability in sustainability efforts, reminding us that genuine commitment is reflected not just in past achievements, but also in the recognition of ongoing challenges. Join us for an enlightening discussion on how businesses can not only thrive financially but also contribute positively to our planet.

"𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝."

In this episode of Climate+ Podcast, Lincoln and Paull Young discuss the significant role of big tech in addressing climate change, focusing on GitHub's sustainability initiatives and the potential of AI to accelerate climate action. The conversation ranges from the importance of empowering developers to create greener software and contribute to climate-positive projects to the challenges faced by big tech in reducing their environmental impact while scaling operations to AI in the context of sustainability. 

Paull emphasizes the importance of accessibility to AI tools, the need to balance innovation with sustainability, and the transformative potential of AI in various sectors, particularly in agriculture. He also highlights the necessity of education and training to prepare individuals for the rapidly changing technological landscape, and he advocates for the promotion of green software practices among developers.

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