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Pull up a chair and let’s talk climate! We’ll kick things off with my embarrassing ski wipeout story (turns out "slowly creeping toward cornices" is terrible advice) before getting real about what happens when Earth heats up past 1.5°C. No jargon, just straight talk about melting ice caps, rising seas, and collapsing ecosystems that our kids will actually face in their lifetimes.

Sure, it gets heavy—we're heading toward 2.3-3.1°C warming unless we change course—but I'm not here to leave you hopeless. We've got roughly 20-30 years to make choices that matter. The difference between 1.5°C and 3°C isn't just numbers; it's the difference between challenge and catastrophe. Next week I'll explore China's surprising climate moves (not all bad news!). Until then, keep paying attention—because this stuff? It actually matters.

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What is a climate tipping point, what happens when we hit them and why should you care? In this episode, we dig into the science and stakes of passing critical thresholds in Earth’s systems. Plus, a metaphor you won’t forget: the “log stack moment.”

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Is Organic farming better for the environment than more conventional forms of farming? If you do even a quick search on the internet, you’ll no doubt receive a resounding yes. On the surface, this can sound like the obvious answer. But is it really? Join Dave as he explores what science has to say on the topic, the answer may surprise you!

0:00 - Introduction

2:45 - What is Organic Farming? 

4:22 - Requirements for Organic Certification

6:10 - Greenwashing

8:43 - Pesticides

13:35 - “Feeding the Soil” and CO2

18:04 - Nitrous Oxide, i,e,. Laughing Gas

22:56 - Water

23:48 - Land Use

24:27 - Wrap Up

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Description: Carbon credits—are they a real solution or just corporate greenwashing? In this episode, we break down how carbon credits work, the difference between regulated and voluntary markets, and whether they actually reduce emissions.

We’ll cover:
 ✔ How businesses use carbon credits to claim net-zero status
 ✔ The benefits—funding sustainability and cutting emissions
 ✔ The problems—fraud, greenwashing, and lack of regulation
 ✔ What needs to change for carbon credits to be effective

Are carbon credits helping the planet or just a get-out-of-jail-free card for polluters? Let’s find out.

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In this episode of Running My Mouth Off About Climate Change, Dave dives into the complexities of the Paris Agreement, exploring the fine balance between global climate goals and the practical challenges nations face. From countries struggling to meet emission targets to the realities of coal dependence and funding gaps, this episode unpacks the critical issues often overlooked in the climate change conversation. Tune in for a candid discussion on the global efforts to combat climate change, the politics behind the Paris Agreement, and what lies ahead for the world’s climate future.

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In today’s episode, Dave explores the impact of climate change on the global food supply, focusing on the lesser-discussed consequences for both developed and developing countries. From unpredictable weather patterns, like California’s alternating droughts and heavy rainfall, to the devastating effects of extreme weather events on food production in countries like India and South Sudan, Dave delves into how climate change exacerbates food insecurity and malnutrition. Highlighting specific issues like rising food prices and crop failures, he underscores the urgent need for a sustainable agricultural system while reflecting on the stark contrast between the struggles faced in vulnerable regions and the relative abundance enjoyed in wealthier nations. It's a thought-provoking, sometimes sobering discussion about how climate change reshapes our food systems and the people most at risk.

Website links used for this episode:

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/climate-change/climate-change-is-making-food-inflation-endemic-in-india-2

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/hunger-and-malnutrition-being-driven-climate-crisis-and-conflict-south-sudan

https://www.sustainweb.org/about/

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In 'Running My Mouth Off About Climate Change,' host Dave tackles the complex issue of food security. Starting with his own journey to run a marathon, he draws parallels to the consistency needed in our food systems. This episode provides an overview of how climate change is affecting our food supply, examining the impact of longer growing seasons, water scarcity, and pests. Discover the challenges we face and the potential solutions being explored, from pesticides to GMOs, as we grapple with a changing world.

Website links used for this Podcast: 

https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northeast/topic/climate-warming-brings-earlier-spring

https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/warmer-fall-later-freeze

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332903875_Yield_instability_of_winter_oilseed_rape_modulated_by_early_winter_temperature 

https://www.cimmyt.org/news/pests-and-diseases-and-climate-change-is-there-a-connection/

https://www.ucdavis.edu/climate/blog/bees-face-many-challenges-and-climate-change-ratcheting-pressure

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024051594

https://www.aatf-africa.org/lessons-from-africas-largest-producer-of-gmo-maize/

https://www.farmaid.org/issues/gmos/gmos-what-eaters-need-to-know/

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Giraffes, burps, and the surprising connection to your dinner plate? Yep, we're going there. Join Dave on "Running My Mouth Off about Climate Change" as he dives into the wild world of agriculture and its impact on our planet. Forget the doom and gloom, we're tackling complex issues with a side of quirky facts and a promise to keep the numbers (mostly) digestible. From methane-spewing cows to the surprising power of algae, you'll discover the unexpected ways our food choices affect climate change. Put on your bibs, it's gonna be an interesting ride!

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How do we know, for certain, that we caused climate change? Seems basic. But, the actual evidence, that smoking gun that has our fingerprints on it, can prove more elusive than we’d imagine. We’ll take a brief look at how we got into this climate crisis mess and move into two pieces of irrefutable proof that the fault of the climate crisis is ours and ours alone. 

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Food is important. It’s invaluable to our survival and, let’s face it, some of it is pretty darn tasty! But pressures from climate change and a rapidly increasing global population are beginning to put pressure on farms across the world. Let’s explore the link that exists between educating girls and agriculture, how it’s a vital step that needs to be taken if we want to keep enjoying our morning coffee or tea. 

If you want to donate to help move this process forward, here are just a few links to organizations who are doing this work right now: 

OXFAM International: https://www.oxfam.org/en/empowering-women-farmers-end-hunger-and-poverty

The Malala Fund: https://malala.org

Massai Girls Education Fund: https://maasaigirlseducation.org

World Food Programme: https://www.wfp.org/stories/rwanda-how-training-helping-women-farmers-grow

Farm Africa: https://www.farmafrica.org/what-we-do-1/women-in-the-field