Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Climate Break ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://climatebreak.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Grazing Livestock on Solar Farms, with Stacie Peterson](https://climatebreak.org/grazing-livestock-on-solar-farms-with-stacie-peterson/) - The development of new solar farms demands a limited and precious resource - land - which is also critical to ranchers and graziers raising livestock. This week, we spoke to Stacie Peterson, Executive Director of the American Solar Grazing Association, about solar grazing, an approach to multi-purpose land use that supports clean energy, ecological health, economic growth, and happy sheep. - [The Future of Battery Storage, with Dr. Shirley Meng](https://climatebreak.org/the-future-of-battery-storage-with-dr-shirley-meng/) - For decades, lithium-ion batteries have been on the cutting edge, but now, sodium-ion batteries could make renewable energy storage more abundant, cheaper, and less carbon-intensive. Dr. Shirely Meng explains how sodium could be used to complement lithium-ion batteries, especially for large scale grid storage, by relying on an abundant resource and existing manufacturing infrastructure. - [Building Berkeley’s Clean Energy Campus, with Sally McGarrahan](https://climatebreak.org/building-berkeleys-clean-energy-campus-with-sally-mcgarrahan/) - At UC Berkeley, electricity and steam are generated by burning natural gas - but a renewable energy future is right around the corner. This week, we spoke to Sally McGarrahan, Associate Vice Chancellor of Facilities Services, about how the university is advancing towards a carbon free campus through clean energy innovation. - [Making Cheese with Microbes, with Matt Gibson](https://climatebreak.org/making-cheese-with-microbes-with-matt-gibson/) - Cheese is one of the least sustainable food products in the world. Matt Gibson, the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of New Culture, has spearheaded a way to make cheese more eco-friendly—without sacrificing taste. - [Building a Climate Workforce, with Julia Hatton](https://climatebreak.org/building-a-climate-workforce-with-julia-hatton/) - A more equitable, climate-ready workforce may be cultivated through green job training. This week, we spoke to Julia Hatton, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rising Sun Center for Opportunity, about how training people from underserved communities for careers in the building trades can create economic opportunity while advancing energy efficiency and climate solutions. - [Recycling Solar Panels, with Pablo Dias](https://climatebreak.org/recycling-solar-panels-with-pablo-dias/) - A sustainable, waste-free solar industry may be cultivated through solar panel recycling. This week, we spoke to Dr. Pablo Dias, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of SOLARCYCLE about how solar panel recycling can play a role in reducing environmental challenges of renewable energy. - [Approaching Climate Change Through Tribal Stewardship, with Geneva EB Thompson](https://climatebreak.org/approaching-climate-change-through-tribal-stewardship-with-geneva-eb-thompson/) - Partnering with California’s longstanding native tribes and restoring stewardship can bolster solutions to today’s climate challenges. We spoke to Geneva EB Thompson, Deputy Secretary for Tribal Affairs, who explained how traditional ecological knowledge can reduce risks of natural disasters while promoting biodiversity and carbon sequestration. - [Rerun: Staying Safe in Extreme Heat, with Dr. David Sklar](https://climatebreak.org/staying-safe-in-extreme-heat-with-dr-david-sklar/) - Regions across the world have begun to experience severe heat waves, which threaten millions of people, especially vulnerable communities. This week, we spoke to Dr. David Sklar, an emergency physician, about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from heat-related conditions. - [Green Tech Hubs: Scaling Climate Technology Startups](https://climatebreak.org/green-tech-hubs-scaling-climate-technology-startups/) - Small green tech startups often have the right ideas but lack the resources to get them to market. Howard Lee, associate director of Hong Kong's green technology hub at HKSTP, explains how a physical community of 230+ companies ranging from new energy, smart cities, green buildings, and green fintech are changing that equation. By co-locating companies of like minds, facilitating business matchmaking, and offering hands-on training for attracting investors, the hub helps startups punch above their weight. Howard talks about how the hubs accelerate the replacement of climate-harming technology by giving green innovators the network, visibility, and skills they need to go global. - [Backing Climate Champions in Local Elections, with Caroline Spears](https://climatebreak.org/backing-climate-champions-in-local-elections-with-caroline-spears/) - Strong climate advocates are important at every level of government in the United States, including in state and local offices. We spoke to Caroline Spears, founder and Executive Director of Climate Cabinet, an organization that backs climate champions and policy initiatives below the federal level. - [Advancing Climate Solutions Through Legal Action, with Rob Bonta](https://climatebreak.org/advancing-climate-solutions-through-legal-action-with-rob-bonta/) - As science and technology continue to advance the response to climate change, lawyers in California are finding new ways to defend the environment and public health. We spoke with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about current legal action in the state. - [Zero-Energy Cooling, with Martin Zhu](https://climatebreak.org/zero-energy-cooling-with-martin-zhu/) - Air conditioning accounts for a significant and growing share of global electricity use. This week, we spoke with Martin Zhu about his clean energy startup i2cool, which uses passive cooling technology inspired by the Saharan silver ant to cool buildings, vehicles, and more. - [Electric Two-Wheelers, with Kevin To](https://climatebreak.org/electric-two-wheelers-with-kevin-to/) - A new battery swapping technology that allows for electric two-wheelers like motorcycles to be more affordable. We sat down during Hong Kong Climate Week with Kevin To, CEO of One Energy (HK) Limited, to learn more. - [Rerun: Advanced Air Mobility, with Adam Cohen](https://climatebreak.org/advanced-air-mobility-with-adam-cohen/) - Airplanes are a significant source of emissions and air pollution, but are increasingly critical to many of the functions of our everyday lives. This week, we spoke with Adam Cohen, a researcher from the UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies, who studies Advanced Air Mobility - a set of policies and technologies that work to make air transport cleaner, more sustainable and more equitable. - [Rerun: Sequestering Carbon in Building Materials, with Dr. Sabbie Miller](https://climatebreak.org/sequestering-carbon-in-building-materials-with-dr-sabbie-miller/) - Carbon dioxide, a main driver of climate change, is naturally drawn into oceans, trees, soil, and other carbon sinks. This week, we spoke with Dr. Sabbie Miller, a researcher at UC Davis, who’s working to sequester carbon in buildings with a material called biochar. - [Rerun: Clean Trucks, with Ruben Aronin](https://climatebreak.org/clean-trucks-with-ruben-aronin/) - Trucks release a plethora of harmful greenhouse gasses and pollutants that not only endanger human communities, but also our environment. This week, we spoke to Mr. Ruben Aronin about various policies mandating zero-emission trucks throughout the United States. - [Energy Efficient Building Air Filters, with Phil Yuen](https://climatebreak.org/energy-efficient-building-air-filters-with-phil-yuen/) - Lowering heating and air conditioning energy use by improving air filtration efficiency through sonic vibration technology. We sat down during Hong Kong Climate Week with Philip Yuen, CEO of Aurabeat, to learn more. - [Forging Resilience with Chandra Middleton](https://climatebreak.org/forging-resilience-with-chandra-middleton/) - Forging Resilience offers tools for public libraries and museums to educate their communities on climate science and the effects that carbon pollution will have on their communities. This week, we spoke with the director Chandra Middleton about the project. - [Climate-Friendly Banking, with Charley Cummings](https://climatebreak.org/climate-friendly-banking-with-charley-cummings/) - Climate-friendly banks are financial institutions that employ public and private capital to support sustainable technologies and climate-forward initiatives, and commit to not investing in the fossil fuel industry. This week, we spoke with Charley Cummings, the CEO of a climate-forward bank called Walden Mutual, about how greener banks are pushing for a more sustainable future. For a transcript, please visit climatebreak.org. - [Used Cooking Oil for Aviation Fuel](https://climatebreak.org/used-cooking-oil-for-aviation-fuel/) - An innovative approach to addressing oil waste proposes using spent cooking oil as airline fuel. This week, we talked to Dr. Colin Murphy, co-director of the ITS-Davis Low Carbon Fuel Policy Research Initiative, about this solution. - [Green Silicon Valley](https://climatebreak.org/green-silicon-valley/) - Green Silicon Valley is a student-led 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to bringing free environmental education to K-8 schools in order to improve climate education interest and outcomes, and provide training for future climate educators. - [Methane Reduction Through Governmental Collaboration, with Shivani Shukla](https://climatebreak.org/methane-reduction-through-governmental-collaboration-with-shivani-shukla/) - Methane is a potent greenhouse gas emitted both by natural processes and by humans through industrial activities including farming, raising livestock, using landfills, and producing fossil fuels. This week, we spoke with UC Berkeley Law researcher Shivani Shukla, co-leader of a coalition driven to reduce methane emissions through the collaboration of subnational governments. - [Native Seed Restoration, with Patrick Reynolds](https://climatebreak.org/native-seed-restoration-with-patrick-reynolds/) - Native seed restoration is an ongoing project meant to scale up the collection, cultivation, and distribution of native plant seeds to meet California’s goal of conserving 30% of its land by 2030 and help ecosystems become more resilient to climate change. This week, we spoke with Mr. Pat Reynolds, Heritage Grower’s General Manager, about Heritage Growers, a non-profit that aims to reproduce native plants through farming. - [Aquaculture and the Seaweed Industry with Kaira Wallace](https://climatebreak.org/aquaculture-and-the-seaweed-industry-with-kaira-wallace/) - Seaweed has many environmental benefits, including providing ecosystems for marine biodiversity and carbon sequestration. This week, we spoke with Kaira Wallace about the benefits of farming this valuable resource through the sustainable practice of aquaculture. - [Photosynthesis Through Artificial Leaves, with Dr. Peidong Yang](https://climatebreak.org/photosynthesis-through-artificial-leaves-with-dr-peidong-yang/) - Carbon dioxide is both a potent greenhouse gas and a necessary input into the natural process of photosynthesis in plants. This week, we spoke with UC Berkeley researcher Dr. Peidong Yang, whose artificial leaves replicate photosynthesis to generate products currently dependent on fossil fuels. - [Rerun: Reframing Climate Action as Creation Care, with Becca Boyd](https://climatebreak.org/creation-care-with-becca-boyd/) - This week, we spoke with Becca Boyd, a young evangelical leader and college student, who is helping to reframe climate action as creation care. Through faith-based language and community engagement, she is building bridges in conservative Christian spaces and growing an evangelical climate movement rooted in stewardship and shared values. By emphasizing environmental work as a faith-driven duty to protect God’s creation, Becca is fostering a hopeful, action-oriented approach to caring for our planet. - [Rerun: Lithium-Ion Batteries for India's Clean Energy Future, with Dr. Rashi Gupta](https://climatebreak.org/lithium-ion-batteries-for-indias-clean-energy-future/) - India faces severe air pollution, much of it driven by the transportation sector. This week, we spoke with Dr. Rashi Gupta about how lithium-ion batteries can power the shift toward cleaner energy and a healthier future. - [Rerun: Unifying a Partisan Nation Around Nature, with Amelia Joy and Maya Cohn](https://climatebreak.org/unifying-a-partisan-nation-around-nature-with-amelia-joy-and-maya-cohn/) - This week, we spoke with Amelia Joy and Maya Cohn from Nature is Nonpartisan, a bipartisan coalition working to unite Americans around conservation and land stewardship as a gateway to climate action. By centering shared values like clean air and water, wildfire prevention, and access to nature, they are reframing environmental protection as common sense, not partisan. Through careful language, cross-party policymaking, and a focus on protecting public lands and communities, Amelia and Maya are helping build durable, bipartisan support for climate-resilient conservation that can last beyond any single election or administration. - [Rerun: Evangelical Christians Taking Environmental Action, with Rev. Dr. Jeremy Summers](https://climatebreak.org/evangelical-christians-taking-environmental-action-with-rev-dr-jeremy-summers/) - This week, we spoke with Rev. Dr. Jeremy Summers of the Evangelical Environmental Network, who highlights how “creation care” connects Christian faith with climate action. He emphasizes that protecting the environment means protecting people, especially the poor and vulnerable most affected by pollution and climate change. - [Rerun: Removing Dams on Rivers to Ensure Climate Resilience for Salmon, with Regina Chichizola](https://climatebreak.org/removing-dams-on-rivers-to-ensure-climate-resilience-for-salmon-with-regina-chichizola/) - As climate change reduces water flow and increases temperatures beyond what salmon can tolerate in California, certain populations of salmon have become endangered species. Removing dams, which exacerbate the problems of climate change, can allow salmon to move through unobstructed streams of water and help strengthen the ecosystem as a whole. We spoke to Regina Chichizola, the Executive Director of Save California Salmon, to learn more about the benefits of dam removal. - [Rerun: Recyclable Resin for Wind Turbines, with Ryan Clarke](https://climatebreak.org/recyclable-resin-for-wind-turbines-with-ryan-clarke/) - Typical wind turbines, critical as they are to the renewable energy transition, are wasteful to produce and almost impossible to reuse. We spoke to Ryan Clarke, a materials scientist at Hexion Inc, about new turbines made out of recyclable resin, which not only utilize less energy in production, but also create less waste as they can be recycled. - [Plantd, with Nathan Silvernail](https://climatebreak.org/plantd-with-nathan-silvernail/) - How can we reimagine the construction industry to be more sustainable? Plantd, a company dedicated to developing sustainable construction materials, seeks to answer this question through developing a new form of wood materials. We spoke with Plantd CEO Nathan Silvernail about the company’s goals and achievements. - [Latino Climate Justice Framework, with Irene Burga](https://climatebreak.org/latino-climate-justice-framework-with-irene-burga/) - ​The Latino Climate Justice Framework (LCJF) is a comprehensive plan developed by a coalition of Latine organizations to address the climate crisis while prioritizing the needs and perspectives of the Latino community, which is inordinately affected by the crisis. This week, we spoke with Irene Burga, a Program Director at GreenLatinos, about how this framework serves as a blueprint for advocating climate solutions which prioritize equity and inclusiveness. - [Rerun: Sustainable Wood from Mass Timber, with Dr. Paul Mayencourt](https://climatebreak.org/sustainable-wood-from-mass-timber-with-dr-paul-mayencourt/) - As cities and communities around the world grapple with the need for affordable housing while also addressing climate change, sustainable wood provides a promising solution. Able to replace carbon-intensive traditional building materials, sequester carbon, and lower emissions, sustainable wood has the potential to redefine the future of low-carbon building. On this week’s Climate Break, UC Berkeley Professor Dr. Paul Mayencourt, explains how sustainable wood from mass timber could help mitigate the impact of climate change and transform the construction industry. - [Rerun: Using AI for Climate Risk Assessment, with Dr. Ron Dembo](https://climatebreak.org/using-ai-for-climate-risk-assessment-with-dr-ron-dembo/) - Potential adverse effects of climate change, known as climate risks, increasingly concern economists, city planners, ecologists, and many others. This week, we spoke with Dr. Ron Dembo, an expert in multi-factor scenario modeling, who is pioneering the use of AI to run climate risk assessments. - [Rerun: Chaos Wheat, with Robin Morgan](https://climatebreak.org/chaos-wheat-with-robin-morgan/) - Chaos wheat, “climate blend,” is a new type of flour composed of a variety of extreme weather resistant varieties of wheat to be more resilient to climate change. Despite its deviation from traditional wheat, it is shown to uphold the same baking quality (in regards to taste, texture, and rise). It was developed because climate change has been endangering wheat crops and this is not only affecting the supply and demand of wheat, but also creating intense price fluctuations. We spoke to Robin Morgan, a researcher at Washington State University’s Breadlab, about why these climate resilient crops may be the future of bread. - [Rerun: AquaFreezing to Slow Arctic Ice Loss, with Simon Woods](https://climatebreak.org/real-ice-with-simon-woods/) - AquaFreezing is a proposed renewable energy method to slow Arctic ice loss by pumping seawater onto the surface, where it refreezes and thickens ice. This week, we spoke with Simon Woods, co-founder and executive chairman of Real Ice, about how this approach could delay a “blue ocean event” and buy time for emissions cuts, despite high costs and scaling challenges. - [Rerun: Climate Action through Community-Driven Philanthropy, with Jared Blumenfeld](https://climatebreak.org/climate-action-through-community-driven-philanthropy-with-jared-blumenfeld/) - The Waverley Street Foundation seeks opportunities to create climate solutions through community engagement. By involving communities hit hard by climate change and the injustices that come with it, the Foundation seeks to show people around the world how cutting carbon emissions, implementing sustainable farming practices, and promoting clean energy can benefit people lives, rather than spreading the narrative, that people must sacrifice their wellbeing for the sake of the planet. - [Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags, with Jesse Langley](https://climatebreak.org/eliminating-single-use-plastic-bags-with-jesse-langley/) - Single-use plastic is detrimental to the environment, creating huge amounts of waste. This week, we spoke to Jesse Langley, CEO of Lotus Sustainables, about eliminating single-use plastic bags with reusable alternatives. - [Earth Species, with Aza Raskin](https://climatebreak.org/earth-species-with-aza-raskin/) - Earth Species Project develops sophisticated AI technologies like Nature-LM audio, the world’s first and leading audio-language machine learning algorithm with various capabilities. It has the potential to help our environment by bolstering conservation efforts and research in countless ways. - [Rerun: Water Batteries, with Erik Steimle](https://climatebreak.org/water-batteries-with-erik-steimle/) - Water Batteries, or pumped storage hydropower, offer an innovative way to store and release energy during peak demand periods or when renewable sources are unavailable, ultimately reducing reliance on fossil fuels by enabling renewable energy to be used more efficiently. We spoke with Erik Steimle, the Chief Development Officer of Rye Development, about how pumped storage hydropower can help meet grid decarbonization goals. - [Rerun: COF 999 Carbon Capture, with Dr. Omar Yaghi](https://climatebreak.org/cof-999-carbon-capture-with-dr-omar-yaghi/) - Dr. Omar Yaghi has recently led research in developing “Covalent organic framework number 999,” or COF 999, a yellow, powder-like material that has the potential to change make great steps forward in limiting carbon dioxide emissions. Just half a pound of the powder can absorb as much carbon dioxide in a year as a full grown tree. This week, we spoke with Dr. Yaghi about COF 999 and what it can do. - [Rerun: Breeding Heat Resilient Coral to Restore At-Risk Coral Reefs, with Dr. Saskia Jurriaans](https://climatebreak.org/breeding-heat-resilient-coral-to-restore-at-risk-coral-reefs-with-dr-saskia-jurriaans/) - Temperature increases from climate change can cause substantial damage to coral reefs. Coral are animals that form hard structures of calcium chloride, similar to the shell of a crab. These structures house coral colonies, as well as the algae that provides food for the coral. If local water temperature rises, the coral will expel the algae, losing a major source of energy. This event is called “bleaching”, and it has been recorded in the U.S., Southeast Asia, and the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) near Australia. To combat this ecosystem-destroying event, scientists in Australia, like Dr. Saskia Jurriaans, have developed a method to restore reefs, known as coral IVF. This technique consists of growing baby corals in specialty pools, and returning them to the reef of interest. - [Rerun: Promoting Clean Energy through Pop Culture, with Klean Energy Kulture Co-Founders Michael Hawthorne Jr. and Corey Dennard](https://climatebreak.org/promoting-clean-energy-through-pop-culture-with-klean-energy-kulture-co-founders-michael-hawthorne-jr-and-corey-dennard/) - As the effects of climate change are increasingly felt around the world, the need to incentivize communities to make lifestyle choices that limit its impact is more necessary than ever. This week, we spoke to Klean Energy Kulture co-founders Michael Hawthorne Jr. and Corey Dennard about using pop culture to raise awareness about climate change and promote sustainable practices. - [Rerun: Educating Kids about Climate Change through Musical Storytelling](https://climatebreak.org/educating-kids-about-climate-change-through-musical-storytelling/) - Climate change education is more than just science education; it is an interdisciplinary topic that involves understanding the relationship between climate change, history, economics, social studies, and more. We spoke with Suzie Hicks, the Climate Chick, about their work with using music to engage kids in climate storytelling. - [Rerun: Carbon Capture Mineralization, with Dr. Rob Jackson](https://climatebreak.org/carbon-capture-mineralization-with-dr-rob-jackson/) - As greenhouse gasses threaten the stability of our atmosphere, it is becoming increasingly critical to limit carbon dioxide emissions. A promising way climate scientists have proposed emission reduction is through mineralization: the process of turning carbon dioxide into solid rock to prevent it from reaching the atmosphere. This week, we spoke with Dr. Rob Jackson about this method of carbon capture. - [Rerun: Identifying and Fixing Natural Gas Leaks in Cities, with Dr. Rob Jackson](https://climatebreak.org/identifying-and-fixing-natural-gas-leaks-in-cities-with-dr-rob-jackson/) - Methane is the second most common greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, and far more dangerously potent. Gas leaks are one of the most dangerous contributors to this, pouring tons of methane into the environment with every leak. This week, we spoke to Dr. Rob Jackson about his new book Into the Clear Blue Sky, which discusses the importance of targeting methane emissions as we take on the task of reversing the climate crisis. - [Rerun: How Fungi is Enhancing Soil Carbon Sequestration Underground, with Tegan Nock](https://climatebreak.org/how-fungi-is-enhancing-soil-carbon-sequestration-underground-with-tegan-nock/) - Over the past few centuries, the carbon levels in our soils have significantly decreased as a result of agricultural practices exacerbated by the effects of climate change. Despite this loss, stable carbon storage remains crucial for healthy soil and climate resilience. On this week’s Climate Break, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Loam Bio, Tegan Nock explains a new way to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it underground. - [Rerun: Public Utilities Commissions, with EarthJustice’s Jill Tauber](https://climatebreak.org/public-utilities-commissions-with-earthjustices-jill-tauber/) - On this week’s Climate Break, EarthJustice’s Vice President of Litigation for Climate and Energy, Jill Tauber, discusses the role of public utilities commissions (PUCs) in shaping clean energy infrastructure, policy, and development. As states increasingly look to transition to clean energy, PUCs can help transform the energy grid to become more energy efficient, cost-effective, and renewable. - [Rerun: How Native American Ecology Can Tackle Climate Anxiety, with Dr. Melinda Adams](https://climatebreak.org/how-native-american-ecology-can-tackle-climate-anxiety-with-dr-melinda-adams/) - Climate change has been increasingly affecting psychological health through the form of climate anxiety. As society grows more concerned about the safety of their livelihoods in the face of environmental disasters, Indigenous communities are spearheading a solution: wildfire as soliphilia. We spoke with Dr. Melinda Adams to learn more about the transformation of wildfire from a colonization weapon to a regenerative power. - [Rerun: Alleviating Urban Heat Traps, with Jeff Goodell](https://climatebreak.org/alleviating-urban-heat-traps-with-jeff-goodell/) - The dangers of extreme heat in an evolving climate is evident across many parts of the world, and the cities are the first to bear the most severe consequences. Rising temperatures and the inherent rigidity of concrete building structures trap heat waves within urban areas, directly threatening the health of residents and especially vulnerable populations like outdoor workers. Urban planners are seeking new solutions to help dissipate heat. We spoke with Jeff Goodell, the author of The Heat Will Kill You First, about building climate resilience in urban landscapes by creating shared Safe Hubs with air conditioning and establishing green spaces. - [Rerun: Calculating Threats from Rising Temperatures Using Heat Indexing, with Professor David Romps](https://climatebreak.org/calculating-threats-from-rising-temperatures-using-heat-indexing-with-professor-david-romps/) - In addition to the environmental impacts of rising temperatures, climate change is detrimentally affecting public health. Heat indexing is a technique used to calculate and gauge the impacts of heat on the human body based on a multitude of weather conditions. We spoke to Professor David Romps from UC Berkeley to learn more about heat indexing and its significance in maintaining public health and safety in extreme heat. - [Rerun: Regenerating our Ecosystems with Good Fire, with Dr. Melinda Adams](https://climatebreak.org/regenerating-our-ecosystems-with-good-fire-with-dr-melinda-adams/) - Fears of wildfires grow as more intense and dangerous burnings occur. However, what if there was a need for more wildfires for our environment? We spoke with Dr. Melinda Adams to learn more about the significance of fires in our ecosystems and the practice of cultural burning through Indigenous efforts to restore ecosystems. - [Rerun: Eliminating Contrails to Increase Aircraft Sustainability, with Matteo Mirolo](https://climatebreak.org/eliminating-contrails-to-increase-aircraft-sustainability-with-matteo-mirolo/) - As air travel and shipping have become a permanent fixture of modern international life, the world feels the environmental impacts of pollution from aircraft. This week, we spoke with climate and aviation researcher Matteo Mirolo about eliminating contrails, the white cloud formations that stream behind airplanes, to increase sustainability. - [Rerun: Locating Methane Leaks with Satellites, with Dr. Timiebi Aganaba](https://climatebreak.org/locating-methane-leaks-with-satellites-with-dr-timiebi-aganaba/) - Methane, the primary component of natural gas, can be emitted through leaks in agricultural operations, waste disposal, and energy production. This week, we spoke to Dr. Timiebi Aganaba about using satellites to detect leaks, and strategies for using the data for good. - [How Curbside Charging Increases EV Accessibility, with Tiya Gordon](https://climatebreak.org/how-curbside-charging-increases-ev-accessibility-with-tiya-gordon/) - As EV adoption increases, so does the need to charge them. We spoke with Tiya Gordon, co-founder of It’s Electric, to learn more about curbside charging and how it is an equitable solution towards promoting sustainable transportation through EVs. - [Rerun: Making Electric Heating Accessible and Affordable for Low-income Residents, with Sarah Moskowitz](https://climatebreak.org/making-electric-heating-accessible-and-affordable-for-low-income-residents-with-sarah-moskowitz/) - People in many parts of the US rely on fossil gas to heat their homes during winter. Clean, all-electric heat, such as from heat pumps, is otherwise unaffordable to many low-income people, due to the higher upfront costs compared to a fossil gase furnace. We spoke to Sarah Moskowitz, the Executive Director at the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Illinois, a ratepayer advocacy organization, about Chicago's pioneering effort to support lower-income residents with accessing cheap, accessible all-electric heating. - [How Public Universities are Helping to Fight Climate Change, with Bruce Riordan](https://climatebreak.org/how-public-universities-are-helping-to-fight-climate-change-with-bruce-riordan/) - Public universities play a key role in combating the climate crisis, from innovation to policy. This week, we spoke to Bruce Riordan, Director of the Berkeley Climate Change Network, about how exactly public universities create and support changemakers in the climate space. - [Rerun: Energy as a Service, with Bob Hinkle](https://climatebreak.org/energy-as-a-service-with-bob-hinkle/) - Most current energy technologies burn fossil fuels and emit carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming. Adopting low and zero-carbon technologies is one way to reduce emissions, but barriers such as high upfront and maintenance costs have impeded the adoption of these technologies. Energy-as-a-service (EaaS) arrangements make it easier for consumers to adopt energy-efficient technology. Under these arrangements, the EaaS provider provides the customer with an energy service, such as lighting, cooling, or heating, in exchange for a recurring fee. More energy efficient technology results in a lower carbon footprint. - [Rerun: Including Marginalized Communities in Policy Decisions, with Dr. Andrew Rumbach](https://climatebreak.org/including-marginalized-communities-in-policy-decisions/) - US legislating and policy-making often lacks input and consideration for marginalized and discriminated communities. This week, we spoke with Dr. Andrew Rumbach, a Fellow at the Urban Institute, about how involvement in climate policy can be more accessible and engaging, to these communities especially. - [Transforming Coffee Grounds into a Biodegradable Plastic Alternative, with Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy](https://climatebreak.org/transforming-coffee-grounds-into-a-biodegradable-plastic-alternative-with-dr-srinivas-janaswamy/) - The vast majority of plastics are currently made using fossil fuels in a production process that emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Once produced, fossil fuel-based plastics take hundreds to thousands of years to decompose, and when they finally do, they release dangerous microplastics into the environment. We spoke to Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy, an associate professor at South Dakota State University, about transforming coffee grounds into a biodegradable and sustainable alternative to plastic packaging. - [Rerun: Disability-Inclusive Climate Solutions, with Michael Stein](https://climatebreak.org/disability-inclusive-climate-solutions-with-michael-stein/) - People with disabilities have been excluded from national plans and responses to climate change, leaving them more vulnerable to heat waves, natural disasters, and environmental hazards from public housing. We spoke with Michael Stein, co-founder of the Harvard Law School Project on Disability, to learn more about how to create inclusive climate solutions for people with disabilities by including them into the conversation about climate challenges they face. - [Out with Classic Refrigerants and In with Ionocaloric Refrigeration, with Dr. Drew Lilley](https://climatebreak.org/out-with-classic-refrigerants-and-in-with-ionocaloric-refrigeration-with-dr-drew-lilley/) - Current refrigerant technologies use gases like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) to function. These gases pose a threat to global stability, given their warming and ozone depletion potential. To solve this issue, scientists like Dr. Drew Lilley are developing ways to perform refrigeration and heating without the need for environmentally hazardous gases, like ionocaloric refrigeration. - [Rerun: Increasing Efficiency Through Power Line Reconductoring, with Umed Paliwal](https://climatebreak.org/increasing-efficiency-through-power-line-reconductoring-with-umed-paliwal/) - The expansion of renewable energy is heightening the need for improved transmission capacity of our electrical grid. Unfortunately, rapid grid expansion to meet this demand faces funding and cost allocation obstacles. Large-scale reconductoring of advanced conductor systems has been proposed as an alternative. We spoke to Umed Paliwal, a researcher from UC Berkeley, to learn more about the process and benefits of reconductoring. - [Rerun: Bringing Local Textile Recycling to the US with Material Return's Bobby Carswell](https://climatebreak.org/bringing-local-textile-recyling-to-the-us-with-material-returns-bobby-carswell/) - The textile industry produces up to 10% of global emissions and 20% of global wastewater, according to EU estimates. Mechanical recycling can reduce that impact by keeping textiles out of landfills -- and in the circular economy -- for longer. In this episode, Climate Break spoke to Bobby Carswell about Material Return about how locally based mechanical recycling can help make the US textile industry more circular and less polluting. - [Rerun: Municipal Investment in Clean Energy Tech through Community Choice Aggregation, with Rob Shaw](https://climatebreak.org/municipal-investment-in-clean-energy-tech-through-community-choice-aggregation-with-rob-shaw/) - How can local governments can help advance clean energy technology? Investor-owned utilities dominate the electricity market in the United States, but community choice aggregators let municipalities control their own energy strategy. - [Rerun: Adapting Ocean Governance for a World of Rising Seas with Dr. Nilufer Oral](https://climatebreak.org/adapting-ocean-governance-for-a-world-of-rising-seas-with-dr-nilufar-oral/) - The law of the sea convention adopted by the UN in 1982 defines the economic and political sea boundaries critical to small island states, but the rights it guarantees are threatened by rising sea levels. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Nilufar Oral, Director of the Center for International Law at the National University of Singapore and Co-Chair of the UN's sea level rise study group, on how vulnerable states are advocating for updated protections. - [Rerun: Optimizing Food Waste Recovery through Algorithms, with Maen Mahfoud](https://climatebreak.org/optimizing-food-waste-recovery-through-algorithms-with-maen-mahfoud/) - Both food waste and hunger are big problems, but connecting extra food to the people who need it most is often a challenge. In today's episode, Climate Break talks to Replate, a platform making it easier for businesses to donate their food rather than throwing it out. - [Rerun: Advancing Sustainable Steel Production, with Adam Rauwerdink](https://climatebreak.org/advancing-sustainable-steel-production-with-adam-rauwerdink/) - Throughout the past decade, many traditional industries have pushed forward their own revolutions in preparation for a sustainable future. Having fostered a new standard of climate awareness, policymakers and environmental advocates are now shifting their attention to conventional steel production and its air pollution. We spoke with Adam Rauwerdink, a leader in green steel development, to discuss exciting new technologies that use renewable energy and hydrogen to create a cleaner, more sustainable steel production, and the potential for this innovation to revitalize economies and create a healthier planet. - [Rerun: Sustainable Investing for a Climate-Proof Economy, with Kirsten Spalding](https://climatebreak.org/sustainable-investing-for-a-climate-proof-economy-with-kirsten-spalding/) - As climate change impacts the economy, businesses are turning towards sustainable investments to strengthen their climate-resilience. We spoke with Rev. Kirsten Spalding of Ceres Investor Network to learn more about the significance of mobilizing investors toward building a sustainable economy. - [Standardizing Energy Efficiency, with Mark Kresowik](https://climatebreak.org/standardizing-energy-efficiency-with-mark-kresowik/) - Energy is a fundamental resource. Society relies on energy in order to operate and maintain safe, healthy, and accessible lifestyles. However, in order to promote sustainability, society must invest in methods to curb excess energy consumption by increasing energy efficiency. We spoke with Mark Kresowik to learn more about the benefits of setting energy standards. - [Rerun: Using Climate Journalism to Connect Weather Events and Climate, with Jonathan Vigliotti](https://climatebreak.org/using-climate-journalism-to-connect-weather-events-and-climate-with-jonathan-vigliotti/) - Climate coverage has grown in presence in modern media as climate change increasingly impacts the daily lives of citizens. Videos, reports, and journals directly from the front lines monitor environmental changes all around the world, keeping the public engaged, aware, and prepared. We spoke with CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti to learn more about the power of storytelling about climate change. - [Rerun: Resilience Hotspots: Nature's Role in Urban Climate Adaptation](https://climatebreak.org/resilience-hotspots-natures-role-in-urban-climate-adaptation/) - Nature-based solutions to climate change, such as "Resilience Hotspots," can enhance climate resilience by restoring and maintaining pockets of nature, such as wetlands and urban green spaces, to counteract storm surges and urban heat islands. Integrating these natural defenses into urban planning, while emphasizing community equity, not only mitigates climate impacts but also promotes climate justice. - [Rerun: An Induction Range, No Rewiring Required](https://climatebreak.org/an-induction-range-no-rewiring-required/) - Fans of the induction cooktops say it's how we'll electrify our homes, breathe cleaner air... and maybe cook better too. The hitch? Installing these cooktops often requires expensive and time consuming rewiring. We spoke to Channing Street Copper Company, a startup whose new induction cooktop could help make the technology more accessible by which plugging directly into the wall. - [Rerun: Using Groundwater to Heat and Cool Buildings](https://climatebreak.org/using-groundwater-to-heat-and-cool-buildings-with-heet/) - Heat pumps are a more sustainable and efficient way to heat homes than to conventional gas heat, but they're often too expensive for homeowners to install. Meet the GeoGrid, an underground geothermal heat pump network that could make the technology more efficient and accessible. Home Energy Efficiency Team (HEET) is a nonprofit working with utilities to develop GeoGrids in residential neighborhoods. We spoke to HEET Executive Directors Audrey Schulman and Zeyneb Magavi about heat pumps and the advantage to connecting them via a GeoGrid approach. - [Rerun: Using Solar Energy to Power Large Scale Compost with Chris Seney](https://climatebreak.org/using-solar-energy-to-power-large-scale-compost-with-chris-seney/) - In an attempt to reduce methane emissions, California's SB 1383 has mandated municipalities dramatically increase the amount of organic waste they compost. But responsibly composting at such a large scale takes energy. In this episode from 2022, we spoke to Chris Seney of Republic Services about how their first of its kind solar powered compost facility in Chula Vista, California, could provide a carbon emissions free way to power composting's expansion. - [Rerun: What Does Effective Climate Communication Look Like, with Dr. Candice Howarth](https://climatebreak.org/what-does-effective-climate-communication-look-like-with-dr-candice-howarth/) - We're talking about climate change more than ever before, but these conservations can often leave people feeling scared and hopeless. Dr. Candice Horwath, Senior Policy Fellow at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at the London School of Economics. and co-Director of the Place-Based Climate Action Network. She says there are better ways to talk about climate change and policy. - [What Can California’s Experience Tackling Climate Change Teach the Federal Government? With Richard Corey](https://climatebreak.org/what-can-californias-experience-tackling-climate-change-teach-the-federal-government-with-richard-corey/) - In recognition of COP-27, Climate Break is partnering with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to talk about what what policymakers can learn from California's experience with designing environmental regulations and incentives. First, listen to former CARB Executive Officer Richard Corey reflect on his experience and what's to come for the future of environmental policy, in conversation with Ken Alex. - [Rerun: Electric Vehicle Retrofitting with Dr. Aly El Tayeb](https://climatebreak.org/electric-vehicle-retrofitting-with-dr-aly-el-tayeb/) - To decarbonize transportation, we'll need to switch to electric cars. New electric vehicles are decreasing in price and increasing in range and accessibility, but remain out of reach for many. Could EV Retrofitting, a process that converts cars from internal combustion to electric in just a few hours, be what fills in the gap? Listen to Climate Break talk to Dr. Aly El Tayeb, founder of Egyptian retrofitting startup EV Shift, about its potential. - [Improving Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Manganese Solution](https://climatebreak.org/improving-lithium-ion-batteries-the-manganese-solution/) - Lithium-ion batteries are an integral part of life in our modern electrified world. However, they may not be the best choice as demand increases. We spoke to Dr. Jason Croy from the Argonne National Laboratory, who is working on solutions like nickel-manganese-cobalt cathodes. - [Rerun: Using Concrete for Carbon Removal with Dr. Erica Dodds](https://climatebreak.org/using-concrete-for-carbon-removal-with-dr-erica-dodds/) - Dr. Erica Dodds heads the Foundation for Carbon Restoration, which advocates for using carbon removal - in addition to emissions reductions - to restore atmospheric carbon dioxide to pre-industrial revolution levels. One method of removal she says is promising? Storing carbon in concrete. - [Mass Mobilization for Climate, with Dana Fisher](https://climatebreak.org/mass-mobilization-for-climate-with-dana-fisher/) - Through organized rallies and marches, the public has begun to see an increased recognition of climate justice issues amidst various other social movements. Mass mobilization thus provides a tactic of community organizing and civic engagement that can unite people across the globe – or create the possibility of a backlash. We spoke with Dana Fisher to learn more. - [Rerun: Raising the Bar: Brewing a Greener Future with Concentrated Beer, with Gary Tickle](https://climatebreak.org/raising-the-bar-brewing-a-greener-future-with-concentrated-beer-with-gary-tickle/) - Concentrated beer formulas that minimize water content and transportation emissions are reducing the carbon footprint of the beer industry. This groundbreaking approach presents an opportunity for both producers and consumers to make more environmentally responsible choices when consuming beer. - [Generating Electricity from Air, with Jun Yao](https://climatebreak.org/generating-electricity-from-air-with-jun-yao/) - As the world explores the promising prospects of mainstream sustainable energy, many have looked towards solutions that optimize carbon footprints and conversion rates. We spoke to Jun Yao, Professor of Engineering at the University of Massachusetts who led the Air Gen project, about the scientific breakthroughs his team have made on air humidity energy conversion—using air filters to capture water particles and taking advantage of their natural charges. - [Rerun: Equitable Policy for Energy Efficient Homes with Dr. Steve Cliff](https://climatebreak.org/equitable-policy-for-energy-efficient-homes-with-dr-steve-cliff/) - In our second episode from a 2022 series of interviews with California Air Resources Board's Executive Officer, Dr. Steve Cliff, hear how Dr. Cliff is thinking about the challenges of building electrification and the role government can play in ensuring a just transition to energy efficient buildings. - [Adapting Coffee Production for Climate Resilience, with Catherine Kiwuka](https://climatebreak.org/adapting-coffee-production-for-climate-resilience-with-catherine-kiwuka/) - As coffee maintains its status as one of the world’s most popular beverages, the negative environmental impact of coffee bean production and processing continues to grow. This week, we spoke to Catherine Kiwuka about efforts to make coffee cultivation more resilient and sustainable. - [Rerun: Corporate Lobbying as an Ally in the Fight Against Climate Change](https://climatebreak.org/corporate-lobbying-as-an-ally/) - Corporate lobbying, sometimes viewed skeptically, is increasingly being considered as a useful tool for advancing science-based climate policies. The effectiveness of this strategy hinges on overcoming several challenges, including workforce mobilization and the powerful corporate interests that lobby against environmental action. - [Converting Food Waste into Energy Through Anaerobic Digestion, with Brett Reinford](https://climatebreak.org/converting-food-waste-into-energy-through-anaerobic-digestion-with-brett-reinford/) - Methane—the greenhouse gas most associated with cows—poses a significant threat to increasing the rate of global warming. We spoke to Brett Reinford of Reinford Farms in Pennsylvania about his personal experience navigating the costs and benefits of utilizing an anaerobic digester. - [E-Mobilization and Renewable Energy in Kenya, with Daniel Ngumy](https://climatebreak.org/e-mobilization-and-renewable-energy-in-kenya-with-daniel-ngumy/) - As the value and efficiency of renewable energy generation improves, nations across the world seek to expand their grids sustainably. We spoke to Daniel Ngumy at the UN Climate Conference about Kenya’s leadership in clean electrification and its influence on e-mobility. - [Designing Road Infrastructure to Promote Active Mobility, with Lina Lopez](https://climatebreak.org/designing-road-infrastructure-to-promote-active-mobility-with-lina-lopez/) - Redesigning streets and ensuring road safety is key to promoting no-emission methods of transport and creating a paradigm shift towards sustainable transportation, making public transit safer for women. We spoke with Lina Lopez, Technical Director at Despacio, to learn more about building humane, safe urban environments. - [Rerun: Cool surfaces: Reflecting heat and reducing emissions, with Ronnen Levinson](https://climatebreak.org/cool-surfaces-reflecting-heat-and-reducing-emissions-with-ronnen-levinson/) - Can cool surfaces—roofs, walls, or pavements that are generally light-colored and highly reflective—help combat climate change? We spoke with Ronnen Levinson, a staff scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, about how such surfaces combat climate change by reducing heat and lowering energy consumption in buildings. - [Tracking Emissions with Remote Sensing, with Gavin McCormick](https://climatebreak.org/tracking-emissions-with-remote-sensing-with-gavin-mccormick/) - Governments around the globe have committed to enacting policies that regulate the emission of air pollutants. Such regulation is made more difficult, however, when emissions cannot be accurately recorded and monitored. There is a need to create novel strategies to keep track of pollution from factories and facilities. We spoke to Gavin McCormick, the co-founder of the environmental tracking company Climate Trace, about the use of satellite imagery and real-time modeling as one of the major potential game-changers in the field. - [Rerun: Tackling the Plastic Crisis, with Martin Bourque](https://climatebreak.org/tackling-the-plastic-crisis-with-martin-bourque/) - In an effort to combat the increasing use of non-recyclable plastics, Martin Bourque and the Ecology Center in Berkeley advocate for laws and programs that reduce plastic consumption. Their strategies, including a bag reduction initiative and a disposable foodware ordinance, have been adopted at state levels and by other cities. - [Bidirectional Charging: Vehicles as a Portable Battery, with Ellie Cohen](https://climatebreak.org/bidirectional-charging-vehicles-as-a-portable-battery-with-ellie-cohen/) - As demand for electricity increases drastically, California is in need of innovative, sustainable sources of energy. Electric vehicles, with their high-capacity batteries, demonstrate high potential, not only as a portable energy source but also as backup for emergency scenarios. We spoke with CEO of Climate Center, Ellie Cohen, to learn more about the future of bidirectional charging. - [Solar Power On Farms, with Byron Kominek](https://climatebreak.org/solar-power-on-farms-with-byron-kominek/) - Weather complications have always been a major concern to farmers around the world. Crops’ frequent exposure to freezing temperatures or extreme heat often prevent farms from operating at optimal capacities, with farmers having to devote extra resources in irrigation and sheltering to counter the effects of crop loss. Agrivoltaics, the co-location of solar panels and regenerative agriculture to help maintain crop yields and protect biodiversity while simultaneously increasing solar output, emerges as a promising solution. We invited Byron Kominek, owner and manager of Jack’s Solar Garden in Colorado, to share with us about spearheading sustainability-minded land utilization and agricultural practices. - [Pedaling Towards A Sustainable Future, with Manuel de Araujo](https://climatebreak.org/pedaling-towards-a-sustainable-future-with-manuel-de-araujo/) - The Earth's carbon emission levels have been on the rise since the Industrial Revolution, showing no signs of slowing down especially as developing countries rise to prosperity. A series of new policies must be made to proactively alleviate the effects of climate change. We spoke to Mayor Manuel de Araujo of Quelimane, Mozambique, about his administration's innovative vision of paving extensive bike lanes throughout the city as a means of encouraging sustainable transportation. - [Restoring Urban Waterways to Create Climate Resiliency, with Nick Wesley](https://climatebreak.org/restoring-urban-waterways-with-nick-wesley/) - As cities around the world grew in size, population, and development over the past decades, green spaces receded and ecosystems were damaged. Restoring urban waterways to support habitats threatened by climate change has become a crucial step in sustaining the prosperity of nearby communities. We spoke to Nick Wesley, the executive director of Urban Rivers, an organization installing floating gardens and eco-parks on the Chicago River, about his goal of seeding new, climate resilient habitats for local wildlife. - [Reducing Plastic Pollution with Bioplastics, with Raegan Kelly](https://climatebreak.org/reducing-plastic-pollution-with-bioplastics-with-raegan-kelly/) - Petroleum-based plastics have a profound impact on human health and the environment. The production of greenhouse gasses from the creation of plastics and the sheer quantity of plastic waste yielded from human activities significantly contribute to climate change, disrupting marine and terrestrial ecosystems. Bioplastics are a promising solution, upholding the strength of petroleum-based plastics but compostable and biodegradable. We spoke with Raegan Kelly of Better for All about shifting the paradigm of human consumption of plastic by using biodegradable cups. - [Using Oyster Reefs to Protect Shorelines, with Claire Arre](https://climatebreak.org/using-oyster-reefs-to-protect-shorelines-with-claire-arre/) - California coastlines used to be full of oyster reefs, until human activity and development caused populations to drop precipitously. Bringing them back could breathe new life into coastal ecosystems -- and protect coastal communities' against sea level rise. We spoke to Claire Arre about how Orange County Coastkeeper is using a "living shorelines" approach to reintroduce native oysters in Orange County and how other regions can use this strategy too. - [Rerun: The Clean Energy Potential of Nuclear Fusion, with Annie Kritcher](https://climatebreak.org/the-clean-energy-potential-of-nuclear-fusion-with-annie-kritcher/) - Unlike nuclear fission made famous by the atomic bomb, nuclear fusion produces energy by fusing together hydrogen isotopes. It’s been an elusive but ultimately unattainable goal. That is until a recent breakthrough at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California. Physicist Annie Kritcher led the team that made this advance. - [Rerun: Sequestering Carbon using Compost and Grasslands, with Whendee Silver](https://climatebreak.org/sequestering-carbon-using-compost-and-grasslands-with-whendee-silver/) - When grassland ecosystems are healthy, they can hold a lot of carbon. But these days, most are degraded. UC Berkeley ecologist Whendee Silver says that by using compost to restore grasslands, we can help local ecosystems and draw down more carbon from the atmosphere at the same time. - [Rerun: Recharging Aquifers with Flood Waters, with Daniel Swain](https://climatebreak.org/recharging-aquifers-with-flood-waters-with-daniel-swain/) - Climate change is intensifying flood risk around the world, with potentially devastating consequences for communities and infrastructure. Listen to Dr. Daniel Swain describe strategies to mitigate and adapt to this growing risk. - [Balancing the Grid: California's Shift to Renewable Energy Sources](https://climatebreak.org/balancing-the-grid-californias-shift-to-renewable-energy-sources/) - California's ambitious goal to achieve 60% renewable energy by 2030 brings new challenges in managing grid stability due to the variable nature of solar and wind energy. With growing demands from electric vehicles and energy-efficient buildings, enhancing energy storage capacity becomes crucial for a sustainable transition. - [Hip Hop 4 Change: Using Art Activism to Combat Climate Change](https://climatebreak.org/hip-hop-4-change-using-art-activism-to-combat-climate-change/) - Hip Hip is not just a music genre; it was born as a way for the oppressed to speak about and connect over the socio-economic injustices they experienced. In this episode we delve into how today’s youth can use art, including Hip Hop, to engage critically with the world around them. We spoke with Khafre Jay, the founder and executive director of the nonprofit Hip Hop For Change, about how he uses Hip Hop for climate activism. - [RERUN: Transforming Food Waste Into Vegan Leather with Polybion's Axel Gómez-Ortigoza](https://climatebreak.org/transforming-food-waste-into-vegan-leather-with-polybions-axel-gomez-ortigoza/) - Over the last two decades, vegan leather has grown in popularity. The catch? It's usually made with polyesters that can't be recycled. In today's episode, we speak to the cofounder of biomaterials company Polybion about their carbon neutral leather alternative Celium, which is produced by feeding agricultural waste to bacteria. - [RERUN: Community as antidote to climate despair, with Teo Grossman](https://climatebreak.org/community-as-antidote-to-climate-despair-with-teo-grossman/) - In advance of this year's Bioneers Conference, we spoke to Teo Grossman, Bioneers' Senior Director of Programs and Research, about why meeting grounds like the Bioneers Conference are important for empowering climate action. - [International Monetary Fund Reform, With Kelly Varian](https://climatebreak.org/international-monetary-fund-reform-with-kelly-varian/) - How can we help developing countries finance climate action? We spoke with Kelly Varian, a policy analyst at UC Berkeley law, who proposes changes to the International Monetary Fund. - [RERUN: Using CRISPR to Fight Climate Change with Professor Kris Niyogi](https://climatebreak.org/using-crispr-to-fight-climate-change-with-professor-kris-niyogi/) - When plants photosynthesize, they temporarily remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Could we use gene editing technology CRISPR to enhance photosynthesis and increase the amount of carbon dioxide they remove? UC Berkeley biology Professor and photosynthesis expert Kris Niyogi thinks so, and he says it could fight climate change and enhance food production at the same time. In this episode, Climate Break speaks to Professor Niyogi about his lab's early-stage research into CRISPR, photosynthesis, and applications to climate change. - [Salt Marshes: Ecosystem Powerhouses in Climate Regulation and Biodiversity](https://climatebreak.org/salt-marshes-ecosystem-powerhouses-in-climate-regulation-and-biodiversity/) - Wetlands, especially coastal salt marshes, provide crucial ecosystem services including biodiversity preservation, water regulation, carbon storage, and climate regulation. Human activities have degraded many of these ecosystems, but restoration projects, such as those at Cape Cod National Seashore, aim to rejuvenate affected marshes and restore their vital functions. - [Green Ammonia: Pioneering a Sustainable Future in Food Production](https://climatebreak.org/green-ammonia-pioneering-a-sustainable-future-in-food-production/) - Ammonia, vital for global agriculture, is traditionally produced with significant carbon emissions. Dr. Benjamin Snyder envisions farmers using solar power to create “green ammonia” on-site, reducing greenhouse gases and promoting self-sufficiency. - [Lithium mining in Southern California’s Salton Sea geothermal system, with Dr. Pat Dobson](https://climatebreak.org/lithium-mining-in-salton-sea-geothermal-system/) - Traditional hard rock lithium mining is energy- and resource-intense. But lithium is a key component of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, like those used in electric vehicles. We spoke with Dr. Pat Dobson of the Geothermal Systems Program at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory about his work with alternative mining techniques used in the Salton Sea, in Southern California. - [Geothermal Power: Tapping Earth's Heat for a Carbon-Free Future](https://climatebreak.org/geothermal-power-tapping-earths-heat-for-a-carbon-free-future/) - Today's proposal: using geothermal energy to generate round-the-clock, carbon-free electricity. Pat Dobson at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab explains how power plant operators can extract the geothermal energy from heat zones deep within the Earth. - [Matching Demand for Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Scotland, with Ed Thomson](https://climatebreak.org/matching-demand-for-zero-emissions-public-transportation/) - With more and more people concerned about climate change and climate pollution, local governments are increasingly demanding zero-emissions public transportation options. But those can be costly. We spoke with Ed Thomson, from Scotland’s transport agency, to learn about their pathway to decarbonization of heavy-duty vehicles, such as public buses. - [Carbon-Free Trucks on the Road to Zero Emissions, with Sophie Defour](https://climatebreak.org/carbon-free-trucks-on-the-road-to-zero-emissions/) - The European Union’s new trucking policies are a key component of its goal to quickly achieve a 90% gas emissions reduction. But economic and societal conditions must be set to enable this goal. We spoke with Sofie Defour of Transport and Environment, a European NGO, to learn more. - [Compost and Grasslands with Whendee Silver](https://climatebreak.org/what-is-carbon-sequestration/) - Carbon sequestration is the process of capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide to slow the pace of climate change. There are two major types of carbon sequestration: geologic and biologic. Geological carbon sequestration injects carbon dioxide captured from an industrial or energy-related source into underground geologic formations. - [Carbon Capture and Utilization with Noah Deich](https://climatebreak.org/carbon-capture-and-utilization-with-noah-deich/) - There are a multitude of ways in which carbon dioxide in the atmosphere can be stored and used to create synthetic materials — materials that would otherwise require the removal of more carbon from the earth. While significant research remains to be done to understand the true environmental impact of artificial sequestration, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies have the potential to significantly reduce the level of emissions in the atmosphere. - [Youth Organizing for Climate Solutions with Isha Clarke](https://climatebreak.org/youth-organizing-for-climate-solutions-with-isha-clarke/) - Likely to witness the environmental impacts of a changing climate within their lifetimes, young people have approached the issue of climate change with a certain urgency. Young adults are some of the most prominent supporters of the Green New Deal and have proven to be vigorous advocates for climate legislation and action. Recently, many youth organizations have gained national attention. Here are just a few: - [Federal Climate Action with Gov. Jerry Brown](https://climatebreak.org/gov-jerry-brown-on-president-elect-biden-and-climate-equity/) - Former four-term California Governor Jerry Brown sat down with Climate Break to discuss policy solutions and possible government actions on climate change. While in office from 1975-1983 and then 2011-2019, Gov. Brown instituted significant environmental protections and regulations that became the standards for the nation to follow. Now retired, Gov. Brown continues to drive international conversation on clean energy, market climate solutions and global cooperation on climate change mitigation. - [Neighborhood Climate Data with Ms. Margaret Gordon](https://climatebreak.org/neighborhood-climate-data-with-ms-margaret-gordon/) - West Oakland experiences the highest level of diesel particulate matter -- a toxic air contaminant and form of powerful, short-lived climate pollutant-- of any community in the San Francisco Bay Area. Heavy truck traffic to the Port of Oakland, pollution from the Port and from the surrounding freeways along with decades of disinvestment resulted in this concentration of air pollution. Coupled with emissions from neighboring industry and activity, these pollutants have contributed to worsening climate change and generated higher rates of asthma, cardiovascular disease, premature death and other adverse health effects for the West Oakland community. - [Climate Migrant Policy with Janet Napolitano](https://climatebreak.org/climate-migrant-policy-with-janet-napolitano/) - Unpredictable weather patterns, crop disease, unstable governments--all of these symptoms of climate change are pushing North and Central Americans northward to find economic opportunity and safety. President Biden recently addressed this rising influx of climate migrants to the United States by issuing an executive order stipulating a humane, comprehensive framework to address the root causes of migration such as “improving governance and the rule of law, fighting against corruption and impunity, addressing climate drivers of migration, and respecting human rights.” - [Building Decarbonization with Bronwyn Barry](https://climatebreak.org/building-decarbonization-with-bronwyn-barry/) - More than 40 percent of energy generated in the United States is used to power buildings, from heating and lighting to igniting gas-powered stoves. Decarbonizing buildings could put a serious dent in overall energy consumption, but it’s not an easy task. - [Urban Farming with Paul Bernstein](https://climatebreak.org/urban-farming-with-paul-bernstein/) - Urban Farming is one solution to agricultural emissions. Approximately 30 percent of Greenhouse Gas emissions are from agriculture and the food system, so finding ways to drastically reduce emissions is in this sector is key. Urban farms often feed local residents, which eliminates much of the emissions produced by transportation. They are also often farmed agroecologically, which is a kind of agriculture that promotes environmentally sustainable and socially just farming practices. - [Communicating Climate Policy in Purple States with Janet Napolitano](https://climatebreak.org/communicating-climate-policy-in-purple-states-with-janet-napolitano/) - When it comes to crafting policy solutions to climate change, government messaging often depends on the ideological leanings of the electoral base. When an elected government official’s politics align with the politics of the majority of the constituent base, like it does in “red” and “blue” states, political support is easier to find. But what about in purple states where there are similar levels of Democratic and Republican support? For government leaders in purple states, writing policy that appeals to everyone can be difficult. - [Climate Change Warning Labels with Robert Shirkey](https://climatebreak.org/climate-change-warning-labels-with-robert-shirkey/) - Highlighting the link between a product’s consumption and its carbon footprint could potentially alter harmful consumer behavior that contributes to climate change. Similar to how warning labels on cigarettes changed the smoking habits of some users, placing climate change disclosure labels on gas pumps could introduce discomfort that serves as an effective intervention that connects consumers to the dangerous reality of fossil fuels and illuminates the hidden costs of climate change. Extended Version - [Agroecology with Clara Nicholls](https://climatebreak.org/agroecology-with-clara-nicholls/) - Agroecology is a science that melds western academics with traditional, indigenous farming knowledge. The goal is to form a cohesive understanding of sustainable agriculture using concepts such as biodiversity and nutrient recycling to create a farm system that functions much like an ecosystem. - [Sustainable Biofuel with Yuxin Wu](https://climatebreak.org/carbon-intensity-of-biofuel-feedstock-with-yuxin-wu/) - Bioenergy is a form of energy produced through the conversion of biomass. Biomass is living organic matter that contains chemical energy captured during photosynthesis. When burned, biomass releases energy in the form of heat, which can be used to heat buildings or generate electricity. Alternatively, biomass can be converted into fuel or gas to be burned for energy at a later time. - [Recycling with Deborah Raphael](https://climatebreak.org/recycling-with-deborah-raphael/) - Many “recyclable” materials are not recycled or even recyclable. While papers and metals are recycled at relatively high rates, recycling rates for plastic are below 10 percent. Most plastics display numerical codes, purporting to denote a standardized and elaborate recycling system. But the system is convoluted, sometimes confusing even recycling facilities and identifying recycling processes that are not used. - [Earth Day with Ken Alex and Ethan Elkind](https://climatebreak.org/earth-day-with-ken-alex-and-ethan-elkind/) - Earth Day, which falls on April 22 and is the annual celebration of the birth of the modern environmental movement, began in 1970. It is a day of unity for environmentalists, groups and organizations mobilized around specific environmental issues, and everyone in between. Once focused on more local environmental concerns, now on its 51st anniversary, the meaning of Earth Day is giving way to more organized international concerns of inspiring global action on climate change. - [Zero Waste with Jenny Chiu](https://climatebreak.org/zero-waste-with-jenny-chiu/) - The U.S. produces so much waste that this waste can be quantified using Olympic-sized swimming pools as negligible units of measurement. - [Offshore Wind Turbines with Yuxin Wu](https://climatebreak.org/offshore-wind-turbines-with-yuxin-wu/) - Wind turbines are a method of energy conversion. They take one form of energy — kinetic energy from wind — and transform it, through a series of mechanical processes, into electricity. Wind energy is considered renewable because it occurs naturally in the world around us. Earth will never run out of wind. - [Educating Future Environmental Justice Leaders with Candice Youngblood](https://climatebreak.org/youth-climate-justice-with-candice-youngblood/) - Environmental racism typically isn’t taught in high school science classes, and often the socio-political aspects of the climate crisis are left out of environmental science education altogether. One effort to fill this gap is Youth on Root, which supplements existing STEM education with a curriculum kit on environmental justice, a youth-directed conference program that brings California kids together, and an animated explanatory video series. - [Plant-Based Meat with Ricardo San Martin](https://climatebreak.org/plant-based-meat-with-ricardo-san-martin/) - Ever wanted a juicy hamburger, but without the actual beef? A potential alternative is plant-based meat. Plant-based meats are -- as the name implies -- made from plants. It’s the restructuring and manufacturing of plants to feel and taste like an animal product. As more research and innovation emerges, plant-based meats may become both more popular and bio-friendly. - [Electric Vehicles with Scott Moura](https://climatebreak.org/ev-charging-vehicle-to-grid-integration-with-scott-moura/) - Electric vehicles (EVs) are more than just a means of transportation: they’re mobile batteries that store large amounts of power on the road. Because EV batteries are often underutilized by drivers, some of the energy stored in these batteries can be pushed back into the electrical grid through a process known as vehicle-to-grid integration. Vehicle-to-grid integration involves creating EV batteries that are capable of bidirectional charging, meaning they can both receive electricity from and return electricity to the power grid. If electric vehicles were to be adopted on a large scale, they could help supply renewable energy to buildings and homes. - [Zero Emission Aviation with Val Miftakhov](https://climatebreak.org/zero-emission-aviation-with-val-miftakhov/) - Air travel contributes 2.5 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and is often the biggest contributor to an individual’s carbon footprint. To eliminate aviation emissions, Val Miftakhov started ZeroAvia, a company committed to building the world's first zero-emission 100-person jet that can fly across the Atlantic Ocean by 2030. His planes will run on fuel cells powered by hydrogen. - [Rooftop Solar with Bernadette Del Chiaro](https://climatebreak.org/rooftop-solar-with-bernadette-del-chiaro/) - We have built 1.2 million rooftop solar systems in the state of California.Bernadette Del Chiaro, the Executive Director of the California Solar and Storage Association, discusses the importance of net-metering, an electric utility billing program that credits solar energy owners for the surplus electricity they add to the grid. - [President Biden's Infrastructure Bill with Ken Alex and Ethan Elkind](https://climatebreak.org/president-bidens-infrastructure-bill-with-ken-alex-and-ethan-elkind/) - What is President Biden's infrastructure bill all about, and what does it mean for climate change? - [The American Conservation Coalition with Karly Matthews](https://climatebreak.org/the-american-conservation-coalition-with-karly-matthews/) - The American Conservation Coalition is an organization working to mobilize young conservatives to support climate action. The Coalition seeks to persuade conservatives by harkening back to earlier generations of Republican leaders that favored environmental protection. - [Prescribed Burns with Bill Tripp](https://climatebreak.org/prescribed-burns-with-bill-tripp/) - Prescribed burns, like what Native Tribes conducted until colonial powers stopped them, are key to making communities more resilient to wildfires, which are increasing in severity with climate change. This week on Climate Break, we are joined by Bill Tripp, the Director of Natural Resources and Environment Policy for the Karuk Tribe, to talk about prescribed burns. - [Shifting to Renewable Energy with Hal Harvey - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/shifting-to-renewable-energy-with-hal-harvey-california-china-climate-institute/) - What are the top ways that California can shift to renewable energy more quickly and reach zero emissions by 2050? Former California Governor Jerry Brown spoke with Hal Harvey, CEO of Energy Innovation, for a California China Climate Institute discussion. - [Cap-and-Trade Market for Carbon Credits with Mary Nichols - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/cap-and-trade-market-for-carbon-credits-with-mary-nichols-california-china-climate-institute/) - How does a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gas emissions work? To find out, former California Governor Jerry Brown spoke with Mary Nichols, the former Chair of the California Air Resources Board, during a California China Climate Institute discussion about the state’s pioneering program. - [To Keep the Warming Limited with Dr. Veerabhadran Ramanathan - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/to-keep-the-warming-limited-with-dr-veerabhadran-ramanathan-california-china-climate-institute/) - How can we keep global warming to under three degrees Fahrenheit by 2040? To find out, former California Governor Jerry Brown spoke with Dr. Veerabhadran Ramanathan, climate scientist and professor at UC San Diego, during a California China Climate Institute discussion. - [Nature-Based Solutions with Dr. Deborah Brosnan](https://climatebreak.org/nature-based-solutions-with-dr-deborah-brosnan/) - Coral reefs have 25% of Marine biodiversity. And about a billion people around the world, depending on coral reefs every day, either directly or indirectly. Dr. Deborah Brosnan, marine biologist and founder of Deborah Brosnan and Associates, is working on Ocean Shot, a project that integrates nature-based solutions to help restore coral reefs. - [Regenerating Food Systems with Grizzly Corps](https://climatebreak.org/regenerating-food-systems-with-grizzly-corps/) - The agricultural sector, in combination with forestry, contributes to almost 25% of all anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. A healthy food system can bring positive impact on climate through different aspects, including transportation, infrastructure, water use, or urban planning, etc. This week, we will explore how Grizzly Corps, a National Service Fellowship program through AmeriCorps administered at UC Berkeley Law, regenerate California agriculture food systems. - [Large-scale Solar with Shannon Eddy](https://climatebreak.org/large-scale-solar-with-shannon-eddy/) - In 2018, former California governor Jerry Brown set a goal to completely decarbonize the electricity grid by 2045. Solar will be the backbone of the grid. The state will need probably 70,000 megawatts of utility scale solar online in the next 25 years. This week, listen to the conversation between Climate Break and Large-scale Solar Association, to see how it supports market penetration of utility-scale solar technologies through appropriate policy mechanisms. - [Corporate Climate Policy Advocacy with Bill Weihl](https://climatebreak.org/corporate-climate-policy-advocacy-with-bill-wiehl/) - Public policy is an essential element of climate change response. However, to date, big tech has only devoted about 4% of their federal lobbying activity in the US to climate-related policies. Bill Weihl, Executive Director of ClimateVoice, is calling on the big US tech companies to make climate one of their top advocacy priorities and devote one in five of their lobbying dollars to policies that will keep warming below 1.5 degrees. - [How Seaweed Helps Scientists Reduce Methane Emissions](https://climatebreak.org/how-seaweed-helps-scientists-reduce-methane-emissions/) - Livestock produce significant amounts of methane as part of their normal digestive processes. It's about the same from oil and gas. Scientists are now tackling methane emissions with seaweed feed. This week, listen to Ermias Kebreab, Associate Dean and Professor of Animal Science at UC Davis, to learn about how seaweed diets can help cows produce less methane. - [President Biden has Signed the Infrastructure Bill. What Will Happen Next?](https://climatebreak.org/president-biden-has-signed-the-infrastructure-bill-what-will-happen-next/) - In November of 2021, President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that will have significant impacts on how we address the United States’ current and future infrastructure. California is probably going to get about $375 million electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This week, listen to Ken Alex, Executive Producer of Climate Break, about what this bill is and how it will impact the climate. - [What You Need to Know About COP26](https://climatebreak.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-cop26/) - The 26th UN Climate Change Conference was taken place in November 2021 in Glasgow. After 13 days of intense negotiations, 200 countries reached an agreement on the Glasgow Climate Pact, which will accelerate climate action this decade and completed the Paris Rulebook. This week, listen to Ethan Elkind and Ken Alex, the Executive Producers of Climate Break, about the major outcomes of the conference. - [How Environmental Voters Can Influence Climate Policy with Dr. Martin Rees - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/how-environmental-voters-can-influence-climate-policy-with-dr-martin-rees-california-china-climate-institute/) - Environmental Voter Project identified over 11 million potential environmentalists in Fall of 2020 who were “unlikely to vote in the presidential election.” Increasing environmental voter turnout could make a significant impact on climate policy through legislative action and budget provisions. This week, listen to what Dr. Martin Rees said in a California China Climate Institute discussion. - [International Climate Finance with Mary Robinson - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/intergovernmental-pressure-on-climate-finance-with-mary-mary-robinson-california-china-climate-institute/) - To keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, countries with more financial resources need to indicate an awareness to contribute more by distributing funds for developing countries with less resources. Mary Robinson, the former and first female President of Ireland, talked about efforts to boost international climate finance, for a recent California China Climate Institute discussion. - [How Policy Change Boosts Electric Vehicle Transformation in Europe with Laurence Tubiana - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/how-policy-change-boosts-electric-vehicle-transformation-in-europe-with-laurence-tubiana-california-china-climate-institute/) - The European Union has recently seen a significant transformation in the market for electric vehicles. Nearly 1,325,000 electric car registrations in 2020 has been reported which is an 11% increase in registration from 2019. Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation, indicated that there are still hurdles for people who looks for switching to electric cars in a California China Climate Institute discussion. This week, listen to Tubiana about policies to boost this transformation. - [Decarbonization in the Short Term with Christiana Figueres - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/decarbonization-in-the-short-term-with-christiana-figueres-california-china-climate-institute/) - As climate change impacts rapidly increase, global leaders are working to greatly accelerate their emission reductions by 2030. They are working to reach short-term decarbonization solutions as quickly as possible. This week, listen to Christiana Figueres at a recent California China Climate Institution discussion and how investors and advocates can enhance scrutiny over international fossil fuel investments. - [Climate Disaster Mitigation Through Political Action with Dr. Michael Mann - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/climate-disaster-mitigation-through-political-action-with-dr-michael-mann-california-china-climate-institute/) - Combating the effects of climate change requires effective policy solutions, and in democratic societies, one of the most effective climate actions citizens can take is voting for candidates that support sustainable climate solutions. Thus, climate change must be viewed as a voting issue to build public and political demand for climate solutions. This week, listen to the climate scientist Michael Mann in this California China Climate Institute discussion. - [Climate 101 - S1E1: Lessons from California: Where we’ve gone wrong that other states can learn from, as well as where we’ve gone right](https://climatebreak.org/climate-101-s1e1-lessons-from-california-where-weve-gone-wrong-that-other-states-can-learn-from-as-well-as-where-weve-gone-right/) - “Climate 101” is a new roundtable podcast that our show producer, Ethan Elkind, will talk to different experts to get the basics on various climate topics in each episode. This time, the guest is California’s trailblazing climate leaders Mary Nichols, Louise Bedsworth, and Aimee Barnes and they will talk about lessons from California: Where we’ve gone wrong that other states can learn from, as well as where we’ve gone right. - [The Importance of Merging Humans and Nature with Dr. Liz Hadly - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/the-importance-of-merging-humans-and-nature-with-dr-liz-hadly-california-china-climate-institute/) - Dr. Liz Hadly is a biologist studying how human activity and human caused climate change affect global biodiversity and ecosystem function. One policy Dr. Hadly’s research supports is the so-called 30x30 pledge to conserve 30 percent of both land and oceans by 2030, which California and United States made the promise to meet the target. At a recent California China Climate Institute discussion, she discussed preserving native biodiversity as a way of building climate resilience, with former California Governor Jerry Brown. - [Electric Vehicle-Grid Integration with Dr. Carla Peterman - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/ev-vehicle-grid-integration-with-dr-carla-peterman-california-china-climate-institute/) - The growth of electric vehicles has increased the demands on the electric grid, which can be a particular problem if EV owners charge their cars at the same time that other electricity demand is at its peak. However, EVs may be part of the solution to some of the grid's operational challenges. Dr. Carla Peterman, chief sustainability officer at electric utility Pacific Gas and Electric and a former California energy official, spoke about the possibility of electric vehicles providing grid services. - [What U.S.-China diplomacy relationship means for fighting climate change with Kevin Rudd - California China Climate Institute](https://climatebreak.org/what-u-s-china-diplomacy-relationship-means-for-fighting-climate-change-with-kevin-rudd-california-china-climate-institute/) - Diplomacy may actually produce some real results on climate change. Kevin Rudd, former prime minister of Australia says addressing climate change requires the U S and China to put aside differences and collaborate on climate policy in a California China Climate Institute discussion. - [Environmental Racism with Dr. Robert Bullard](https://climatebreak.org/environmental-racism-with-dr-robert-bullard/) - The environmental justice movement began in the 1980s which address the unfair exposure of poor and marginalized communities to harms associated with resource extraction, hazardous waste, and other land uses. It's often closely tied with environmental racism. Dr. Robert Bullard first defined environmental racism in his 1990 book Dumping in Dixie, and is now serving on the White House Environmental Justice Council to develop a screening tool to determine which communities get priority for new climate investments. - [Why does Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Matter for Energy Policy?](https://climatebreak.org/why-does-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-matter-for-energy-policy/) - Russia is a major oil producer, responsible for 11 percent of the world’s total oil supply in 2020. Its invasion of Ukraine has roiled the markets and geopolitics of energy, driving oil and gas prices to their highest levels in nearly a decade and forcing many countries to reconsider their energy supplies. This week, listen to Steve Cohen, professor of international affairs and sustainability management at Columbia University, talking about the impact Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having on energy policy. - [What Does West Virgina v. EPA Mean for Environmental Policy? with Professor Dan Farber and Ken Alex](https://climatebreak.org/what-does-west-virgina-v-epa-mean-for-environmental-policy-with-professor-dan-farber-and-ken-alex/) - Audio By: Wangyuxuan Xu Scripting By: Alexandra Jade Garcia Blurb By: Elizabeth Shertinsky Socials By: Sophia Del Priore West Virginia v. EPA The U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency on June 30, 2022, determining (in a 6-3 ruling) that, without explicit congressional instruction, the EPA cannot curb emissions - [Wildfire Resilience in California with Chuck Bonham](https://climatebreak.org/wildfire-resilience-in-california-with-chuck-bonham/) - As climate change increases wildfire severity, adequate funding to maintain and restore natural and working lands as a buffer against climate impacts is key. This week, join our conversation with Chuck Bonham, the Director of California's Department of Fish and Wildlife about how California offers an example through the one million acres his department manages. - [Carbon Farming with Ian Howell](https://climatebreak.org/carbon-farming-with-ian-howell/) - Studies show that using cover crops in combination with other soil management practices can really increase the soil biomass and soil carbon. It's good for the crop system, farm operation, carbon sequestration and management. Ian Howell, a resource conservationist with the Alameda County Resource Conservation District will explain why the techniques can reduce and remove the carbon emissions associated with agriculture. - [How do Oyster Reefs Protect Shorelines with Claire Arre](https://climatebreak.org/how-do-oyster-reefs-protect-shorelines-with-claire-arre/) - Oysters can be a valuable environmental solution for shoreline restoration. Oyster reefs can support hundreds of marine species, improve water quality and protect against erosion and storm surges. Oysters also helps stabliize sediments and wave energy, which aids in the reduction of coastal erosion and the effects of sea-level rise. This week, listen to Claire Arre, Marine Restoration Director at Orange County Coastkeepers about how to use native oysters and eelgrass to bolster shorelines from the impacts of climate change. - [How to Protect Water Supply from Agricultural Pollutants with Des Moines Water Works](https://climatebreak.org/how-to-protect-water-supply-from-agricultural-pollutants-with-des-moines-water-works/) - Throughout the US, agricultural and livestock runoff are some of the largest contributors to drinking water pollution, especially in heavily farmed states like California and Iowa. Pesticides and fertilizers which, without strategies like cover cropping, can enter the water stream, leading to elevated levels of dissolved nitrates and phosphorus and causing toxic algal blooms. Listen to Jennifer Terry, external affairs manager for Des Moines Water Works, Iowa's largest water treatment utility, about their solutions for reducing agricultural pollutants in water stream. - [Using Geothermal Technology to Replace Natural Gas in Homes with HEET](https://climatebreak.org/using-geothermal-technology-to-replace-natural-gas-in-homes-with-heet/) - Heat pumps are often suggested as a way for homes to improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. However, their high price tag has traditionally made them inaccessible to many. By installing neighborhood wide geothermal technology, GeoGrids could provide the solution. - [Using Cryptocurrency to Reward Sustainable Transportation with Paulo Humanes](https://climatebreak.org/using-cryptocurrency-to-reward-sustainable-transportation-with-paulo-humanes/) - What if there was an app on your phone that paid you in cryptocurrency every time you chose a lower-emissions mode of transportation? We sat down with Paulo Humanes, a Director at Portuguese Mobility Technology Development Center CEiiA, where they're developing exactly that under the name AYR. - [Learning from Luxembourg's Approach to EVs with Minister of Mobility Francois Bausch](https://climatebreak.org/learning-from-luxembourgs-approach-to-evs-with-minister-of-mobility-francois-bausch/) - What can EV adoption incentives learn from how we've subsidized industries in the past? In this episode, we speak with Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mobility Francois Bausch, to learn more about Luxembourg's approach to mobility decarbonisation and the surprising reason he thinks it's just like cell phones. - [Zero Emission Zones with Rotterdam's Arjan Oranje](https://climatebreak.org/zero-emission-zones-with-rotterdams-arjan-oranje/) - Could designating city areas carbon emission free zones be key to the decarbonisation of urban mobility? In this episode, we talk to Arjan Oranje, Rotterdam's program manager for zero emission mobility, about the Netherlands' approach to mobility decarbonisation and how they're collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to make emission free zones reality. - [Building Tribal Communities' Energy Independence with Indigenized Energy Initiative](https://climatebreak.org/building-tribal-communities-energy-independence-with-indigenized-energy-initiative/) - Native communities have disproportionately low access to and pay higher rates for utilities, particularly electricity, which has a significant impact on access and opportunities for remote work, education, and other activities. The Indigenized Energy Initiative works to increase indigenous energy ownership and access in order to address the social, economic, and environmental injustices that native communities face. This week, Chéri Smith, founder and CEO of IEI, discusses their strategy for assisting indigenous communities and eliminating energy poverty. - [Designing Cities for a Car Optional Future with Mobycon's Lennart Nout](https://climatebreak.org/designing-cities-for-a-car-optional-future-with-mobycons-lennart-nout/) - In the first episode of our series highlighting the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) work with international partners on sustainable mobility, we're talking to Lennart Nout, an urban mobility specialist at the Dutch sustainability mobility firm Mobycon, about why inaccessible training keeps cities from designing biking and walking friendly cities -- and how the Transportation Decarbonisation Alliance, a coalition including CARB and Mobycon -- hopes to change that with the Call to Action they've brought to COP27. - [How to Think About the Transition to Zero Emission Commercial Vehicles with CALSTART's Cristiano Facanha](https://climatebreak.org/how-to-think-about-the-transition-to-zero-emission-commercial-vehicles-with-calstarts-cristiano-facanha/) - As global climate summit COP27 meets this week, Climate Break has partnered with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) on a series of episode about CARB's approach to climate policy and its work with international stakeholders advancing ambitious transportation decarbonisation goals. Today, hear from Cristiano Facanha, who leads the Drive to Zero program at CARB partner CalSTART, describe the transition strategy CARB and CalSTART developed for California's commercial vehicles and how they're bringing it to the world's stage via the Drive to Zero initiative. - [California's Plan to Decarbonize Trucks with Dr. Steve Cliff](https://climatebreak.org/californias-plan-to-decarbonize-trucks-with-dr-steve-cliff/) - In the fourth episode of our series highlighting the California Air Resources Board's (CARB) and its global partners' leadership in transportation decarbonization, Climate Break spoke with CARB's Executive Officer Dr. Steve Cliff about the importance of reducing emissions from trucks and heavy duty vehicles -- and how Advanced Clean Trucks can help phase in a zero-emission trucking future. - [Why Smart Land Use Can Reduce the Need to Drive with Dr. Steve Cliff](https://climatebreak.org/why-smart-land-use-can-reduce-driving-with-dr-steve-cliff/) - Before California can reduce its vehicle miles traveled (VMT) -- which measures total amount of driving occurring in the state -- we need to start thinking differently about how we use space. Hear from Dr. Steve Cliff, Executive Officer of the California Air and Resource Board (CARB), on how he's thinking about the role for land use and planning in decarbonizing transportation and reducing VMT. - [What Advanced Clean Cars II Means for Zero Emission Vehicles with Dr. Steve Cliff](https://climatebreak.org/what-advanced-clean-cars-ii-means-for-zero-emission-vehicles-with-dr-steve-cliff/) - The California Air Resources Board's Advanced Clean Cars II Rule requires all new light duty vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035. In the final episode of our series with CARB Executive Officer Dr. Steve Cliff, Climate Break talks to Dr. Cliff about CARB's approach -- and why he thinks the time is right for an ambitious government mandate. - [Using Carbon Emissions Registries to Reduce Emissions with Dan Krekelberg](https://climatebreak.org/using-carbon-emissions-registries-to-reduce-emissions-with-dan-krekelberg/) - When emissions aren't tracked, it's harder for organizations to see how they can reduce their carbon footprints. Climate Break spoke with Dan Krekelberg, policy director of Climate Registry, about how centralizing emissions data can help organizations and agencies track and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. - [Building Tribal Communities' Energy Independence with Indigenous Energy Initiative](https://climatebreak.org/rebroadcast-building-tribal-communities-energy-independence-with-indigenous-energy-initiative/) - Native communities have disproportionately low access to and pay higher rates for utilities, particularly electricity, which has a significant impact on access and opportunities for remote work, education, and other activities. The Indigenous Energy Initiative works to increase indigenous energy ownership and access in order to address the social, economic, and environmental injustices that native communities face. This week, Chéri Smith, founder and CEO of IEI, discusses their strategy for assisting indigenous communities and eliminating energy poverty. - [Protecting Drinking Water from Agricultural Pollutants with Des Moines Water Works](https://climatebreak.org/protecting-drinking-water-from-agricultural-pollutants-with-des-moines-water-works/) - As climate change exacerbates droughts, agricultural pollution may jeopardize our drinking water more often. Climate Break spoke to Jennifer Terry, external affairs manager for Iowa's largest drinking water utility, about the collaborative strategies they're using to help farmers reduce polluted runoff and protect Iowan's drinking water. - [A role for hydrogen in decarbonization? with Nick Connell](https://climatebreak.org/a-role-for-hydrogen-in-decarbonization-with-nick-connell/) - Green hydrogen is gaining traction as a tool for reliability and energy storage in a carbon-free energy world. But what makes hydrogen "green" - and how should we think about the role it plays in the energy transition? Climate Break spoke to Nick Connell of the Green Hydrogen Coalition about the fuel's potential. - [Collaborating with farmers on climate-friendly practices, with Alameda County Resource Conservation District](https://climatebreak.org/collaborating-with-farmers-on-climate-friendly-practices-with-alameda-county-resource-conservation-district/) - How we farm can make a big difference to soil health, water quality .... and even the amount of carbon in the atmosphere. But implementing climate friendly agricultural practices - what's known as "carbon farming" - is often hard. Ian Howell, who leads the carbon farming program at the Alameda County Resource Conservation District, explains why working one on one with farmers can help. - [State Wildlife Management and Resilience, with Chuck Bonham](https://climatebreak.org/state-wildlife-management-and-resilience-with-chuck-bonham/) - Climate change puts California at an escalating risk of wildfires. Those fires are a challenge for agencies like the Department of Fish and Wildlife, which manages over a million acres of vital habitat statewide. Listen to Department Director Chuck Bonham explain how they're managing lands to increase resiliency and protect wildlife. - [How International Trade Policy Can Boost Climate Action, with Joseph Shapiro](https://climatebreak.org/how-international-trade-policy-can-boost-climate-action-with-joseph-shapiro/) - In an increasingly globalized world, trade can have a big impact on carbon emissions. Could a new kind of tariff called a carbon border adjustment mechanism, or C-BAM, transform trade policy into a source of climate progress? Listen to our interview with economist and UC Berkeley professor Joseph Shapiro to learn more about C-BAMs and how the EU is trying to make them a reality. - [Growing a Conservative Youth Environmental Movement, with Karly Matthews from the American Conservation Coalition](https://climatebreak.org/growing-a-conservative-youth-environmental-movement-with-karly-matthews-from-the-american-conservation-coalition/) - Climate Break talks with Karly Matthews, the communications director for the American Conservation Coalition. The coalition seeks to mobilize young conservatives to support climate action by harkening back to earlier generations of Republican leaders that favored environmental protection. - [Improving on 100% Renewable Portfolio Standards through Hourly Matching, with Jan Pepper of Peninsula Clean Energy](https://climatebreak.org/improving-on-100-renewable-portfolio-standards-through-hourly-matching-with-jan-pepper-of-peninsula-clean-energy/) - Electricity providers can meet renewable energy portfolio standards while still relying on fossil fuels during high-demand hours. But by matching renewable energy supply to demand every hour of the day, San Mateo County's Peninsula Clean Energy seeks to fully decarbonize the grid. We spoke with CEO Jan Pepper to learn more. - [Shifting Public Opinion with Warning Labels on Gas Pumps, with Rob Shirkey](https://climatebreak.org/shifting-public-opinion-with-warning-labels-on-gas-pumps-with-rob-shirkey/) - Climate Break speaks with Rob Shirkey of Our Horizon–the Canadian non-profit group he founded–about using climate change warning labels on gas pumps to nudge consumers away from using fossil fuels. - [Climate Change Litigation on Behalf of Young People, with Julia Olson](https://climatebreak.org/climate-change-litigation-on-behalf-of-young-people-with-julia-olson/) - Young people worldwide, represented by organizations like Our Children's Trust, are increasingly using litigation to force governments to take climate action. This trend is illustrated by notable cases like Juliana v. United States and Held v. Montana. - [Rerun: Could Windows Be A Source of Solar Power? with Professor Stephen Forrest](https://climatebreak.org/could-windows-be-a-source-of-solar-energy-with-professor-stephen-forrest/) - Office buildings, high rises, and greenhouses are covered in windows. What if we used all that window space to capture solar energy and add to the grid's renewable energy supply? Listen to University of Michigan engineering professor Steven Forrest explain how a change in the semiconducors used in solar panels could allow us to transform windows into power sources -- without sacrificing light and transparency. - [Prescribed Burns with Bill Tripp](https://climatebreak.org/prescribed-burns-with-bill-tripp-2/) - The use of indigenous forest burning practices, also known as prescribed burns, can reduce the risk of severe wildfires and promote healthier habitats amid climate change. Bill Tripp from the Karuk Tribe discusses the importance of re-establishing these practices. - [Electrifying Motorcycle Taxis in Africa to Reduce Emissions and Save Drivers Money](https://climatebreak.org/electrifying-motorcycle-taxis-in-africa-to-reduce-emissions-and-save-drivers-money/) - Electric motorcycles and battery swap technology can improve livelihoods and reduce emissions in Africa and around the world. Ampersand, an African electric vehicle company, provides affordable electric motorcycles (called “e-motos”) in East Africa and operates a convenient battery swap system. These e-motos are replacing polluting gas motorcycles with a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative. - [Using Paleo Valleys to Recharge Aquifers, with Dr. Rosemary Knight](https://climatebreak.org/using-paleo-valleys-to-recharge-aquifers-with-dr-rosemary-knight/) - How can insights from geophysics help us to make better use of rainwater? Geophysicists, like Stanford’s Dr. Rosemary Knight, can identify ancient, buried riverbeds called paleo valleys. We spoke with her about how such geologic structures can help us recharge aquifers deep below the Earth’s surface. - [Using Mobile Apps to Improve Air Quality Awareness in Ghana, with Dr. Collins Gameli Hodoli](https://climatebreak.org/using-mobile-apps-to-improve-air-quality-awareness-in-ghana-with-dr-collins-gameli-hodoli/) - The human health effects of air pollution and climate change can exacerbate each other and some air pollutants, like black carbon, are both hazardous to human health and powerful greenhouse gasses. We spoke with Dr. Collins Gameli Hodoli about the importance of increasing awareness of poor air quality–through the use of a mobile app he developed–to developing policies to improve air quality in Ghana. - [Hydrogen Fuel’s Potential to Decarbonize Aviation](https://climatebreak.org/hydrogen-fuels-potential-to-decarbonize-aviation/) - Air travel accounts for about 2.5 percent of global carbon emissions. To reduce emissions from aviation, ZeroAvia is seeking to build the world’s first zero-emission passenger jet powered by hydrogen fuel, which offers three times more energy per kilogram than jet fuel and emits no toxic fumes when combusted. Hydrogen fuel’s higher energy density and capacity for consistent electrical power make it a promising potential energy source for aircraft. - [Educating Girls to Address Gendered Impacts of Climate Change](https://climatebreak.org/educating-girls-to-address-gendered-impacts-of-climate-change/) - How does improving access to education act as a climate solution? And why focus on educating girls? Education can contribute to the climate resilience of girls–and of their communities. We spoke with Dr. Christina Kwauk about the connections among climate change, education, and gender. - [The “30 by 30” Conservation Movement, with Jennifer Norris](https://climatebreak.org/the-30-by-30-conservation-movement-with-jennifer-norris/) - The “30 by 30” conservation movement aims to conserve 30 percent of the Earth's land by 2030. California is among the first jurisdictions to implement a comprehensive 30 by 30 strategy and has invested $11 billion towards the effort. 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[dairy farms](https://climatebreak.org/tag/dairy-farms/) - [renewable energy credits](https://climatebreak.org/tag/renewable-energy-credits/) - [Big Tech](https://climatebreak.org/tag/big-tech/) - [design](https://climatebreak.org/tag/design/) - [heat](https://climatebreak.org/tag/heat/) - [urban heat island effect](https://climatebreak.org/tag/urban-heat-island-effect/) - [resilience hubs](https://climatebreak.org/tag/resilience-hubs/) - [natural cooling](https://climatebreak.org/tag/natural-cooling/) - [technology](https://climatebreak.org/tag/technology/) - [manganese](https://climatebreak.org/tag/manganese/) - [climate resilience](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-resilience/) - [Uganda](https://climatebreak.org/tag/uganda/) - [coffee](https://climatebreak.org/tag/coffee/) - [energy justice](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-justice/) - [energy conversion](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-conversion/) - [air-gen](https://climatebreak.org/tag/air-gen/) - [humidity](https://climatebreak.org/tag/humidity/) - [beer](https://climatebreak.org/tag/beer/) - [social movements](https://climatebreak.org/tag/social-movements/) - [social norms](https://climatebreak.org/tag/social-norms/) - [mass protest](https://climatebreak.org/tag/mass-protest/) - [mobilization](https://climatebreak.org/tag/mobilization/) - [awareness](https://climatebreak.org/tag/awareness/) - [carbon mineralization](https://climatebreak.org/tag/carbon-mineralization/) - [energy waste](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-waste/) - [transmission wires](https://climatebreak.org/tag/transmission-wires/) - [power lines](https://climatebreak.org/tag/power-lines/) - [reconductoring](https://climatebreak.org/tag/reconductoring/) - [corporate social responsibility](https://climatebreak.org/tag/corporate-social-responsibility/) - [investing](https://climatebreak.org/tag/investing/) - [climate-proof economy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-proof-economy/) - [sustainable investing](https://climatebreak.org/tag/sustainable-investing/) - [ESG](https://climatebreak.org/tag/esg/) - [investment strategy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/investment-strategy/) - [CSR](https://climatebreak.org/tag/csr/) - [greenwashing](https://climatebreak.org/tag/greenwashing/) - [knowledge co-production](https://climatebreak.org/tag/knowledge-co-production/) - [friends & neighbors](https://climatebreak.org/tag/friends-neighbors/) - [disability-inclusive climate solutions](https://climatebreak.org/tag/disability-inclusive-climate-solutions/) - [disabilities](https://climatebreak.org/tag/disabilities/) - [Business](https://climatebreak.org/tag/business/) - [Financing](https://climatebreak.org/tag/financing/) - [energy as a service](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-as-a-service/) - [business model](https://climatebreak.org/tag/business-model/) - [Greenhouse Gases](https://climatebreak.org/tag/greenhouse-gases/) - [ghg](https://climatebreak.org/tag/ghg/) - [innovation](https://climatebreak.org/tag/innovation/) - [transportation](https://climatebreak.org/tag/transportation/) - [warming](https://climatebreak.org/tag/warming/) - [pop culture](https://climatebreak.org/tag/pop-culture/) - [lifestyle](https://climatebreak.org/tag/lifestyle/) - [policy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/policy/) - [marginalized communities](https://climatebreak.org/tag/marginalized-communities/) - [climate justice](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-justice/) - [fire](https://climatebreak.org/tag/fire/) - [good fire](https://climatebreak.org/tag/good-fire/) - [cultural fire](https://climatebreak.org/tag/cultural-fire/) - [soliphilia](https://climatebreak.org/tag/soliphilia/) - [solastagia](https://climatebreak.org/tag/solastagia/) - [colonization](https://climatebreak.org/tag/colonization/) - [Indigenous](https://climatebreak.org/tag/indigenous/) - [ecoanxiety](https://climatebreak.org/tag/ecoanxiety/) - [induction](https://climatebreak.org/tag/induction/) - [cooking](https://climatebreak.org/tag/cooking/) - [stoves](https://climatebreak.org/tag/stoves/) - [energy standards](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-standards/) - [affordability](https://climatebreak.org/tag/affordability/) - [medicine](https://climatebreak.org/tag/medicine/) - [methane leaks](https://climatebreak.org/tag/methane-leaks/) - [greenhouse gas](https://climatebreak.org/tag/greenhouse-gas/) - [mineralization](https://climatebreak.org/tag/mineralization/) - [greenhouse gasses](https://climatebreak.org/tag/greenhouse-gasses/) - [atmosphere](https://climatebreak.org/tag/atmosphere/) - [carbon capture](https://climatebreak.org/tag/carbon-capture/) - [soil](https://climatebreak.org/tag/soil/) - [fungi](https://climatebreak.org/tag/fungi/) - [carbon sequestration](https://climatebreak.org/tag/carbon-sequestration/) - [resilient ecosystems](https://climatebreak.org/tag/resilient-ecosystems/) - [mass timber](https://climatebreak.org/tag/mass-timber/) - [building materials](https://climatebreak.org/tag/building-materials/) - [sustainable wood](https://climatebreak.org/tag/sustainable-wood/) - [construction](https://climatebreak.org/tag/construction/) - [energy regulation](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-regulation/) - [public utilities commissions](https://climatebreak.org/tag/public-utilities-commissions/) - [energy infrastructure](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-infrastructure/) - [energy policy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/energy-policy/) - [coral](https://climatebreak.org/tag/coral/) - [coral IVF](https://climatebreak.org/tag/coral-ivf/) - [oceans](https://climatebreak.org/tag/oceans/) - [coral bleaching](https://climatebreak.org/tag/coral-bleaching/) - [Australia](https://climatebreak.org/tag/australia/) - [coral breeding](https://climatebreak.org/tag/coral-breeding/) - [dam removal](https://climatebreak.org/tag/dam-removal/) - [salmon](https://climatebreak.org/tag/salmon/) - [habitat restoration](https://climatebreak.org/tag/habitat-restoration/) - [Clean Trucks](https://climatebreak.org/tag/clean-trucks/) - [Zero Emission](https://climatebreak.org/tag/zero-emission/) - [Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles](https://climatebreak.org/tag/hydrogen-powered-vehicles/) - [refrigeration](https://climatebreak.org/tag/refrigeration/) - [refrigerants](https://climatebreak.org/tag/refrigerants/) - [ozone depletion](https://climatebreak.org/tag/ozone-depletion/) - [ionocaloric](https://climatebreak.org/tag/ionocaloric/) - [community](https://climatebreak.org/tag/community/) - [climate organization](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-organization/) - [plastic alternatives](https://climatebreak.org/tag/plastic-alternatives/) - [biodegradable packaging](https://climatebreak.org/tag/biodegradable-packaging/) - [plastic pollution](https://climatebreak.org/tag/plastic-pollution/) - [Climate](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate/) - [research](https://climatebreak.org/tag/research/) - [Water](https://climatebreak.org/tag/water/) - [Hydropower](https://climatebreak.org/tag/hydropower/) - [pumped storage](https://climatebreak.org/tag/pumped-storage/) - [water batteries](https://climatebreak.org/tag/water-batteries/) - [accessibility](https://climatebreak.org/tag/accessibility/) - [Cross](https://climatebreak.org/tag/cross/) - [Vegetation](https://climatebreak.org/tag/vegetation/) - [Resin](https://climatebreak.org/tag/resin/) - [Recycle](https://climatebreak.org/tag/recycle/) - [Wind-Energy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/wind-energy/) - [BIPOC](https://climatebreak.org/tag/bipoc/) - [Latinx](https://climatebreak.org/tag/latinx/) - [creation care](https://climatebreak.org/tag/creation-care/) - [evangelical environmentalism](https://climatebreak.org/tag/evangelical-environmentalism/) - [youth climate advocacy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/youth-climate-advocacy/) - [stewardship](https://climatebreak.org/tag/stewardship/) - [Arctic sea ice](https://climatebreak.org/tag/arctic-sea-ice/) - [Aqua Freezing](https://climatebreak.org/tag/aqua-freezing/) - [Blue Ocean Event](https://climatebreak.org/tag/blue-ocean-event/) - [climate risks](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-risks/) - [economics](https://climatebreak.org/tag/economics/) - [faith-based climate action](https://climatebreak.org/tag/faith-based-climate-action/) - [animals](https://climatebreak.org/tag/animals/) - [bioacoustics](https://climatebreak.org/tag/bioacoustics/) - [Single Use Plastic](https://climatebreak.org/tag/single-use-plastic/) - [Climate Innovations](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-innovations/) - [Climate Policy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-policy/) - [biochar](https://climatebreak.org/tag/biochar/) - [sustainable construction](https://climatebreak.org/tag/sustainable-construction/) - [UC Davis](https://climatebreak.org/tag/uc-davis/) - [climate mitigation](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-mitigation/) - [climate innovation](https://climatebreak.org/tag/climate-innovation/) - [carbon-negative](https://climatebreak.org/tag/carbon-negative/) - [Seaweed](https://climatebreak.org/tag/seaweed/) - [Aquaculture](https://climatebreak.org/tag/aquaculture/) - [Algae](https://climatebreak.org/tag/algae/) - [native](https://climatebreak.org/tag/native/) - [Sustainable Aviation Fuel](https://climatebreak.org/tag/sustainable-aviation-fuel/) - [Biofuel](https://climatebreak.org/tag/biofuel/) - [Waste-to-Energy](https://climatebreak.org/tag/waste-to-energy/) - [Carbon Emissions](https://climatebreak.org/tag/carbon-emissions/) - [Low Carbon Fuel Standard](https://climatebreak.org/tag/low-carbon-fuel-standard/) - [money](https://climatebreak.org/tag/money/) - [investment](https://climatebreak.org/tag/investment/) - [funding](https://climatebreak.org/tag/funding/) - [air filters](https://climatebreak.org/tag/air-filters/) - [tribal stewardship](https://climatebreak.org/tag/tribal-stewardship/) - [cultural burning](https://climatebreak.org/tag/cultural-burning/) - [kelp](https://climatebreak.org/tag/kelp/) - [Native Tribes](https://climatebreak.org/tag/native-tribes/) - [solar panel recycling](https://climatebreak.org/tag/solar-panel-recycling/) - [workforce training](https://climatebreak.org/tag/workforce-training/) - [water conservation](https://climatebreak.org/tag/water-conservation/) - [microbes](https://climatebreak.org/tag/microbes/) - [food technology](https://climatebreak.org/tag/food-technology/) - [sodium-ion battery](https://climatebreak.org/tag/sodium-ion-battery/) - [grazing](https://climatebreak.org/tag/grazing/) - [multi-use management](https://climatebreak.org/tag/multi-use-management/)