In this episode, Jonah Geil-Neufeld interviews Whitney Flanagan, Director of Marketing at Finite Carbon, to explore the powerful role of forest carbon offsets in climate change mitigation. Whitney shares how her upbringing in East Tennessee shaped her passion for conservation, and how Finite Carbon is helping landowners protect forests while generating revenue through carbon finance. Learn about the difference between voluntary and compliance markets, and hear inspiring stories, including one from the Pasamaquoddy tribe, about how forest conservation is improving communities.

In this episode, Jonah sat down with Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley from Stanford's d.school to explore the intersection of design, technology, and future possibilities. Carissa, the Academic Director, and Scott, the Creative Director, share their perspectives on how emerging technologies like AI and synthetic biology are reshaping design education and practice. They discuss their book, "Assembling Tomorrow: A Guide to Designing a Thriving Future," and highlight the critical role of design in addressing global challenges such as climate change. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about the power of design to inspire innovation and build a sustainable future.

Jonah Geil-Neufeld sits down with Bill Weir, CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent, to discuss his new book, "Life as We Know It: Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World." Bill shares heartfelt letters written to his son, River, born in 2020, amidst a world grappling with the dual crises of climate change and COVID-19. This conversation delves into personal reflections, the impact of climate change on future generations, and the inspiring stories of resilience and innovation that offer a glimpse of hope for our planet.

In our first episode, Jonah talks with Dana R. Fisher, Director of the Center for Environment, Community, and Equity at American University.

Dana shares insights from her book Saving Ourselves and her journey from environmental policy work to becoming a leading voice in environmental sociology. She emphasizes the power of individual and collective action in pushing against entrenched power structures and advocates for a massive systemic transformation to address the root causes of climate change.

Their conversation explores the concept of 'apocalyptic optimism' and the idea that significant environmental disasters might be necessary to catalyze global societal shifts towards serious climate action. They also talk about personal stories of climate impact and the potential for societal change through what is termed 'Anthro-Shift'.