By Lisa Ann Pinkerton
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Hello Earthlings! In this episode of the Earthlings 2.0 podcast, we tackle the multifaceted issue of pronatalism and its global impact. Rachel M. Cohen, a policy correspondent for Vox, joins us to explore why declining birth rates, once seen as a challenge for other regions, are now affecting the U.S. and many countries with traditionally higher birth rates. We discuss the economic and social ramifications, including potential strain on welfare systems, increased unemployment, and intergenerational conflicts as fewer young people are available to support an aging population.
Throughout the discussion, we examine various approaches to address decreasing population growth rates, such as financial incentives, improved childcare systems, and better housing policies. Additionally, we explore the role of immigration as a temporary solution, the evolving cultural attitudes toward family life, and the broader societal expectations. Finally, Rachel offers insights into potential solutions and policy changes that could help balance the challenges posed by declining birth rates.
Restoring our faith in humanity this week is Alejandro Ramon, who leads the "Requiem in Power" project, transforming Valencia's cemeteries into Spain's largest urban solar farm by installing 7,000 panels to reduce carbon emissions and demonstrate innovative land use for sustainable energy.
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Hello Earthlings! In this episode of the Earthlings 2.0 podcast, we shine our tech spotlight on Blip Energy, a pioneering startup making smart home batteries available to millions of homes, particularly those often excluded from energy innovation. Host Lisa Ann chats with Sophia Wennstedt, CEO and co-founder of Blip Energy, about how her company is creating affordable, renter-friendly energy storage solutions.
Sophia shares her personal journey that led to the creation of Blip Energy, inspired by the lack of energy storage solutions for renters living in apartments or multi-unit buildings. Learn how Blip’s innovative battery system, which plugs directly into a regular wall outlet and connects to Wi-Fi, is helping consumers save money on their energy bills by intelligently managing when to charge and discharge power. We also dive into the larger impact of Blip Energy's mission, from reducing reliance on fossil fuel peaker plants to supporting grid stability.
Discover how Blip Energy is piloting their product with utilities and commercial buildings, and how they plan to roll out their solution to a broader audience in the near future!
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Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we talk with Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO of Greenlane, who sheds light on the transformative potential of electrifying freight routes. With strategic partnerships from industry giants like Daimler, NextEra, and BlackRock, Greenlane is leading the charge in revolutionizing the trucking industry by developing EV infrastructure across key freight corridors.
Join us as we explore how Greenlane is leveraging Daimler’s 43% market share in medium and heavy-duty trucks to electrify the critical route from the Port of Los Angeles to Las Vegas. Patrick takes us through the phased approach of establishing strategically located Greenfield sites, complete with state-of-the-art amenities, to create a superior experience for truck drivers.
This new wave of EV truck stops promises to be the "Apple of truck stops," offering modern, safe, and efficient facilities designed to encourage the transition to electric vehicles.
In Restoring Our Faith in Humanity, we’re spotlighting Karl von Kries, founder of Light Manufacturing, who created portable, solar-powered factories that can produce essential plastic products anywhere in the world. These innovative mini-factories offer a sustainable solution for disaster relief and rural development, providing critical resources at a lower cost and with minimal environmental impact.
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Hello Earthlings! In this week’s Tech Spotlight, we feature BrainBox AI, a company at the forefront of using artificial intelligence to revolutionize energy efficiency in commercial real estate, starting with the most energy-intensive systems—HVAC.
Our host Lisa Ann is joined by Sam Ramadori, CEO of BrainBox AI, a pioneer in leveraging AI to create intelligent, self-adapting building systems. Sam shares how BrainBox AI's technology can reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings by 28%, making a significant impact on both the environment and operational costs.
Join us to learn how BrainBox AI is leading the charge towards smarter, more sustainable buildings that are better for the planet and the bottom line.
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Hello Earthlings! Welcome aboard our proverbial spaceship to another Earthlings 2.0 rerun! This August, in the last month of summer, we have experienced Earth Overshoot Day – a time that marks when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year surpasses what Earth can regenerate in that same time frame. To address the need for humanity to re-evaluate our actions towards climate change, today’s rerun features Dr. Aaron Thierry, who discusses the benefits and challenges involved in climate activism.
In this conversation, Aaron and Lisa Ann explore the multifaceted world of climate science, from the nuances of online advocacy to active, on-the-ground involvement and the crucial influence of science in shaping the planet's destiny with scientists stepping up to drive real change.
Aaron shares his insights on why this shift towards activism is essential, highlighting the obstacles he has encountered along the way. Together, Aaron and Lisa Ann navigate the intricate landscape of climate science, unraveling the complexities from virtual engagement to taking to the streets.
Finally, this week, our faith in humanity was restored by 11-year-old activist Kamea Ozane from Sulphur, Louisiana, or, unfortunately, better known as “Cancer Alley.” Kamea Ozane, along with her mother Roishetta, is raising awareness of the harmful health effects of living near fossil fuel plants. We commend Kamea, Roishetta, and all those who are fighting the good fight in reminding us of our ability to instigate change.
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Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, we dive into a fascinating intersection of science, technology, and the future of carbon-free chemicals and fuels - all through the power of light.
Our host, Lisa Ann Pinkerton, is joined by Trevor Best, CEO and co-founder of Syzygy Plasmonics. Trevor explains how Syzygy is revolutionizing the chemical manufacturing industry by eliminating combustion—a process that contributes over two gigatons of CO2 annually. By using a groundbreaking technology based on plasmonic photocatalysis, Syzygy has developed a light-driven chemical reactor that can decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors.
The word "syzygy" might sound like an obscure term, but it represents the alignment of three critical forces shaping our future: energy, technology, and sustainability. Just like the perfect alignment during an eclipse, these three elements converge to create Syzygy, a company at the forefront of industrial decarbonization.
Tune in to learn how Syzygy's innovative approach is not only reducing emissions but also turning greenhouse gasses into valuable fuels.
Our faith in Humanity is restored this week by Laxman Singh, who when he was 18, he returned to his home village of Lapodia, India and discovered his friends and family were suffering acute water scarcity. Laxman set out to expand the pond himself with a few friends. By the end of the week, 20 villagers had joined the cause. Two months later, the monsoons came and rainwater filled the pond for the first time in decades.
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Hello Earthlings! In this week’s Tech Spotlight, we feature a company that says the fastest way to get carbon out of aviation isn't electric or hydrogen, but instead hybrids, similar to how hybrid cars were a precursor to electric cars.
Our host Lisa Ann is joined by Kevin Noertker, CEO and co-founder of Ampaire, a leader in developing hybrid electric propulsion for aircraft designed specifically to reduce emissions, noise, and operational costs. Prior to founding the company, Kevin held various roles in engineering at Northrop Grumman and got his start as an undergraduate research fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
Join us to learn about how Ampaire has completed over 30,000 miles of successful test flights and proven that it’s possible to run their propulsion system on 100% SAFs produced from electricity and carbon dioxide.
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Hello Earthlings! We’re continuing our summer scheduling with another Earthlings 2.0 rerun! With the Paris 2024 Olympic games currently underway, we thought of revisiting our conversation with Gene Gebolys, founder and CEO of World Energies. As the world gathers for this grand event, the carbon footprint associated with air travel becomes a significant concern.
This episode discusses the nuances of sustainable aviation, from fuel performance to the tokenization of emission reductions, and how these initiatives pave the way for a greener future in aviation and beyond.
Picking up from our previous discussion in S2E3: Flying the Sustainable Skies, we dive deeper into how the aviation industry is tackling sustainability, especially through SAFs. With global aviation contributing approximately 2.1% of all human-induced CO2 emissions, the importance of this conversation has never been more pressing. We also explore the industry's informal goal of achieving net zero by 2050 and the interim solutions offered by SAFs as we await the certification of electric or hydrogen planes.
In this episode, our "Restoring Faith in Humanity" segment takes us to Japan, where a poignant story unfolds about a man's final journey with his late wife's ashes. A flight attendant's compassionate gesture of moving the ashes to an adjacent seat illustrates the profound impact of human kindness and empathy
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Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most carbon-intensive industries on the planet: cement production. Cement is a crucial component of concrete, the second most consumed material on Earth after water, and its production accounts for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions.
Our host Lisa Ann is joined by Ryan Gilliam, CEO and co-founder of Fortera, a company at the forefront of the green cement revolution. Ryan shares his journey from a PhD in fuel cell design to becoming a leader in the clean tech industry. Fortera’s innovative technology transforms traditional cement production processes, significantly reducing carbon emissions while leveraging existing infrastructure.
Learn about the history of cement, its environmental impact, and how Fortera’s low-carbon cement solutions can potentially change the landscape of the industry.
Restoring our faith in humanity this week is the remarkable achievement of two high school seniors from New Orleans, Kelsey Johnson and Nakia Jackson. These students made a groundbreaking mathematical discovery by finding a new proof for the Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, a feat previously thought impossible by mathematicians for over 2000 years. This accomplishment not only showcases the immense potential of young minds but also serves as a testament to the power of dedication and innovation in overcoming long-standing academic challenges.
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Hello Earthlings! We’re continuing our summer scheduling with another Earthlings 2.0 rerun: Mast Reforestation with Grant Canary, the visionary CEO behind Mast Reforestation. As of this week, over 1.6 million hectares of forest around the world has been lost to wildfires– and that’s just in 2024 alone! We need these forests to regrow if we want any hope of turning back the worst effects of climate change and that’s why we’re revisiting our conversation with Grant surrounding new technologies and business models that can help ensure forests to regrow.
Reforestation stands as a powerful weapon in our arsenal against climate change, and Grant passionately elaborates on its transformative impact. Discover the manifold benefits this practice offers to our planet while exploring the cutting-edge technologies Mast Reforestation employs. From pioneering drone applications to boots-on-the-ground strategies, these innovations are pivotal in fortifying our planet's resilience against carbon emissions.
Our faith in humanity was restored by Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit. The Prime Minister has officially declared a marine reserve spanning approximately 300 square miles (or 800 square kilometers), a critical habitat known to be the only place on Earth where sperm whales congregate year-round for breeding purposes. This marine sanctuary, by prohibiting commercial shipping and fishing activities, offers a much-needed refuge for sperm whales. Scientists highlight that this initiative is not only beneficial for these majestic creatures but also plays a vital role in combating the climate crisis due to the essential nutrients that sperm whales contribute to the ocean ecosystem through their deep-water dives.
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