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The Climate Minute examines current news on global warming, climate change, renewable energy and the prospects for progress on international negotiations, carbon taxes and clean energy policy.... more
FAQs about The Climate Minute:How many episodes does The Climate Minute have?The podcast currently has 673 episodes available.
September 13, 2019From absurd to authoritarian: The Climate Minute PodcastDonald Trump’s sharpie stunt was initially mocked, but as reports emerged of threatened reprisals the events took on a darker meaning. The administration lies about science and the existence of climate change, but if weather reports are subject to political review can labor statistics, census data and election results be far behind? Listen in....more19minPlay
September 10, 2019Climate strikes, climate debates and why is Niall so afraid of Greta? The Climate Minute PodcastGreta Thunberg sailed into NY harbor in time for the September 20th Climate Strike. She seems to be a pleasant person but grown men like Niall Ferguson are terrified of her-or at least very afraid of her ideas. Ideas were on full display in the CNN Climate Town Hall. The best take home was that straws, light bulbs and hamburgers are the sort of distraction that Exxon wants you to focus on, instead of their climate lies. In a future where we’ve solved climate change, we will have straws that don’t kill turtles....more25minPlay
September 06, 2019Don’t be surprised when you are surprised: The Climate Minute PodcastHurricane Dorian teaches us a new lesson about climate change: Don't be surprised when you are surprised....more19minPlay
September 02, 2019On planting trees and being human: The Climate Minute PodcastReforestation captures carbon from the air and in subtle ways helps to make us more human. Listen in for a broad ranging discussion with Professor Nancy Lee Wood on how and why to draw down carbon pollution....more48minPlay
August 29, 2019Animals, plants and people: The Climate Minute PodcastWe chat with an aspiring veterinarian about becoming a vet, and new views about the relations between animals, plants and people....more18minPlay
August 26, 2019A taste of tomorrow today! The Climate Minute PodcastThe Washington Post published a revealing look at localities in the US that are have already seen a 2 degree C (that's 3.6 F!) temperature rise. The many ways climate change impacts our lives becomes clear. To top it off, most of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is on the hot spot list!...more23minPlay
August 22, 2019Arctic beachfront for sale? The Climate Minute PodcastDonald Trump’s half-baked idea to buy Greenland was met with justifiable derision. But the media missed the profound issues of climate change in the Arctic. The future of the North Pole will be full of risk and intrigue. We need to understand the problem better. Listen in....more21minPlay
August 19, 2019Endangered: The Climate Minute PodcastThe Trump regime has delayed, and perhaps put at risk, the progress of the Vineyard Wind clean energy project. Further, it has weakened the Endangers Species Act in service of the fossil fuel industry. As a result, will raccoons rule the world? Listen in....more19minPlay
August 15, 2019Will it be Mad Max or a Green New Deal? The Climate Minute PodcastThe malevolent underpinnings of the El Paso massacre include a climate connection. The links from guns to white supremacy to climate change to eco-facism (yeah, it’s a thing) to domestic terror to intimidation of climate activists are real and need to be recognized. The best response? Speak up....more20minPlay
August 10, 2019The view from Nebraska: The Climate Minute PodcastThe carbon pricing discussion is alive and well in Nebraska. Listen in to hear the perspective of a local activist who has learned how to lobby....more23minPlay
FAQs about The Climate Minute:How many episodes does The Climate Minute have?The podcast currently has 673 episodes available.