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50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group Podcast
50 Shades of Green is the official podcast of Climate Group, the global nonprofit mobilizing business and government to accelerate climate action. Each episode, we sit down with the leaders, innovators, and changemakers from our international network, corporate sustainability officers, policymakers, clean energy pioneers, and frontline advocates, to explore what real climate progress looks like across industries, governments, and communities.
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Episodes
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastThe politics of climate action: How are Mayors and Governors leading US climate action
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran sit down with two leaders at the heart of America’s subnational climate movement…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastThe Resilient Future is Here
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran dive into resilient building as extreme weather intensifies and communities face the…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastExclusive from Climate Week NYC: Energizing Energy Innovation
Adam Lake returns from Mexico City Climate Week and sits down with Katie Lanegran to unpack what sticks after the stage lights go off. Fresh from a panel with…
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Special Episode: Introducing Mexico Climate Week
50 Shades of Green comes to you with a special episode from Mexico City where they are about to launch Mexico Climate Week. Adam Lake speaks with Erica…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastLive Episode: Content that Clicks
One week after Climate Week, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran drop their second live episode, recorded on stage with three sharp voices reshaping how climate…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastClimate Week NYC LIVE!
50 Shades of Green returns with host Adam Lake on how we talk about climate when the science is complex and the politics are noisy. Guests: Bernadette…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastClimate Week NYC: Is the US stepping up or stepping down?
In the final episode of 50 Shades of Green before Climate Week NYC, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran sit down with Angela Barranco, Executive Director of…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastWhy more beans means less emissions. Really.
Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran welcome Sarah Lake—no relation—founder and CEO of Tilt Collective, a philanthropy initiative working to make the most sustainable…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastCooling as a Human Right
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran speak with Christine Egan, CEO of CLASP, about energy-efficient appliances — from…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastPulling back the curtain on Climate Week NYC
This week Adam and Katie speak to some of the "mega hosts" who make Climate Week NYC the biggest climate event in the world. From fireside chats with Elmo, to…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastInvestigating sustainable fashion
Adam and Katie are joined by John Higginson, CEO of Eco Age, moving the needle of sustainable fashion. Eco Age operates on two fronts. They educate consumers…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastWhat IS happening with the weather?!
Is it time to bring back Smokey the Bear? In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran are joined by meteorologist Stephanie…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastIt doesn't have to be perfect: The EV Debate
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green from Climate Group, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran welcome back transport correspondent Ricky (Richard Parker) by…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastDo we have a problem with Net-Zero?
In this episode of Fifty Shades of Green, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran sit down with Lisa Sachs, Director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastLions, Tigers and Elephant Poop.
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran sit down with Naftali Honig, Regional Operations Manager for Africa Parks’ Congo's…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastClimate Goooooooooooals!
50 Shades of Green dives into the unexpected intersection of climate and the world’s most beloved sport in this timely episode. Hosts Adam Lake and Katie…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastSpecial Episode: London Climate Action Week Part 2
Adam and Katie return to coverage of London Climate Action Week with a lively, optimistic episode that dives into the intersection of climate, health and…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastSpecial Episode: London Climate Action Week Part 1
This episode of 50 Shades of Green takes you straight into the heat — literally and figuratively — of London Climate Action Week. Hosts Adam Lake and Katie…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastRaising the Curtain with the Broadway Green Alliance
On this episode of Fifty Shades of Green, Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran dive into the intersection of theatre and climate with Molly Braverman, Executive…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastLegally Green: The Climate Defenders
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran speak with Betsy Apple, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Global Climate Legal Defense…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastFood for Thought: On the front line of disaster with World Central Kitchen
Katie and Adam kick off this episode with their usual warm banter (groundhogs, hay fever, and gardening included) before diving into a seriously inspiring…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastDesigning a better world....
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, hosts Adam and Katie chat with Cecilia Brenner, Managing Director of Design for Good, about how design skills are being…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastMaking the pitch: Funding the future of climate innovation.
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, Adam and Katie sit down with Jamil Wine, founder of the Hazelwood Network, for a wide‑ranging conversation about climate…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastSurf and Turf: From sustainable swimwear to re-envisioning fashion.
On this episode of 50 Shades of Green hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanagren interview Jennifer Hinton, co‑founder of Carve Designs, about building a performance…
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The Transport Episode: Showcasing the (near) future of electric vehicles
As we prepare for Smart and Sustainable Mobility Week, where cities showcase their progress on clean transportation and identify the steps needed to advance…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastCommunicating Climate Change LIVE: The Abundance Debate
Recorded live at the US Leaders Forum in Washington, D.C., this special episode of 50 Shades of Green dives into one of the biggest questions shaping climate…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastFuel-Free Futures: Championing affordable climate solutions with Utah Clean Energy
What does effective climate action look like in a conservative state, and how can clean energy actually save people money? In this episode of 50 Shades of…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastInvest in Our Future: How clean energy powers jobs and economic growth
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we’re joined by Peter Colavito, Executive Director of Invest in Our Future (IOF), to explore how community-led clean…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastWe Are Guardians: Inside the fight to save the Amazon
What does it take to protect the Amazon when your life is on the line? In this powerful episode of 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with Academy Award–winning…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastMethane: the climate emergency brake - local action on potent pollutants
Methane is one of the most powerful - and overlooked - drivers of climate change. In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with Ken Alex, former…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastHow Mast Reforestation turns wildfire damage into carbon removal
Wildfires are reshaping North America and the future of our forests. In this episode, we sit down with Grant Canary, CEO of Mast Reforestation, to explore how…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastHow Maryland embeds climate action into every dollar - Secretary Serena McIlwain
Maryland is reshaping what climate leadership looks like — not just through bold targets, but through the dollars that bring those targets to life. In this…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastAction, resilience, innovation: Your guide to Miami Climate Week
Miami isn't just a cautionary tale, it's becoming a blueprint. In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with David Duckenfield, Executive Director of…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastHeat pumps 101: The home upgrade that saves money and cuts emissions
In this episode of 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with Cora Wyent, Head of Research & Data Science at Rewiring America, the US' leading electrification…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastThe new green workforce: Why every job can be a climate job - CUNY, Nicole Bagliore
This week on 50 Shades of Green, we sit down with Nicole Bagliore from CUNY to break down how the university is actively building the next generation of the…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastAll (climate) politics is local - Run on Climate, Jack Hanson
How can people get involved in climate action at the local level? And how does local action move the needle on emission reduction? In the latest 50 Shades of…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastFighting for food security - City Harvest, Jilly Stephens
In the latest episode of 50 Shades of Green, we talk with Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest, New York City’s first and largest food rescue and food…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastGoing Greenland - Dr. Mark Nuttall
Anticipation vs. adaptation? In the latest 50 Shades of Green, learn how Greenlanders deal with the everyday realities of a changing climate and its far…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastSustainable Mobility Market Analysis in the Global South - Cyriac Joseph
How are countries across the Global South approaching sustainable mobility and what can we learn from their implementation? In this episode, we speak with…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastPowering Sustainable Mobility in Costa Rica - ASOMOVE; Silvia Rojas
What makes Costa Rica stand out in the e-mobility scene? In this episode, our host Phil Kehoe speaks with Silvia Rojas, Executive Director of the Costa Rica…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastChampioning a new generation of climate solutions - New York Climate Exchange, Shaina Horowitz
How do we solve NYC's most pressing climate challenges? We sat down with Shaina Horowitz from the New York Climate Exchange to explore how an exchange of ideas…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastThe buzz on urban beekeeping - Nick Hoefly, Astor Apiaries
In this episode, we speak to Nick Hoefly from Astor Apiaries about what it means to be an urban beekeeper in NYC and dive into how pollinators contribute to…
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COP30 Recap - Toby Walker
In this episode, we speak to Toby Walker, Climate Group's Senior Manager for International Policy & Advocacy. Toby gives us a deep dive on impacts from…
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COP30 Preview - Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson
In this episode, we speak with Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson for a preview of COP30, the UN's annual climate conference taking place this year in Belem…
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LIVE from Climate Week NYC - Climate hushing and the cost of silence in a polarized world
The effects of a changing climate are increasingly visible in our daily lives. Yet, in many public discussions, whether in government halls or business…
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Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild with Peter Gros
In this episode, we preview the new season of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild with wildlife expert and co-host Peter Gros. We discuss how…
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LIVE from Climate Week NYC - Jane Fonda & Rob Bonta at the American Innovation and Abundance Program
Last week, we hosted the first ever American Innovation and Abundance Program at Climate Week NYC. Leaders from across US policy, business, and civil society…
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LIVE from Climate Week NYC: Communicating climate change – how can culture drive action?
When environmental stewardship becomes a core cultural value, climate-positive behaviors naturally follow. Today, cultural institutions are playing a crucial…
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Breaking: What does the “One Big Beautiful Bill” mean for US renewable energy investment?
Join Climate Group North America's Board Chair Governor Bill Ritter and Executive Director Angela Barranco for a special live bonus episode on what’s at stake…
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Climate and Culture: Stories of Survival, Resilience, and Renewal
To celebrate the official launch of Climate Week NYC event host registration, we broadcasted a LinkedIn Live on how climate change reshapes cultures…
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Smart and Sustainable Mobility: A Conversation with Québec and Philadelphia
In the latest bonus episode of 50 Shades of Green, we cover the role of cities and states in building smart and sustainable transportation infrastructure…
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Communicating Climate Change LIVE - Part 3
Welcome to the third and final of our three-part series on Communicating Climate Change. Three live sessions aimed at getting to the heart of how the way we…
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Communicating Climate Change LIVE - Part 2
Welcome to the second of our three-part series on Communicating Climate Change. Three live sessions aimed at getting to the heart of how the way we talk about…
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Communicating Climate Change LIVE - Part 1
The first of three live sessions aimed at getting to the heart of how the way we talk about climate has shifted and how stakeholders across the media…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastExtreme weather survivors
How can we quantify the real human impact of extreme weather? According to NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information, 2024 alone saw 27 individual…
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Rising to the occasion: ensuring rapid EV charging buildout
Join us for a special bonus episode of 50 Shades of Green. In this episode, we dive into the state of EV charging from California Public Utility Commission's…
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50 Shades of Green Trailer
From the creators of Climate Week NYC, the largest climate event of its kind in the world, Climate Group brings you the Fifty Shades of Green podcast. Each…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastClimate Journalism - Sammy Roth, Stephanie Abrams, Kira Akerman
In this episode, we’re exploring the world of climate journalism – specifically how climate change is covered across a variety of media from short form…
50 Shades of Green: A Climate Group PodcastClimate Finance - NY Green Bank; COP29 Recap
In this episode, we're diving deep into climate finance - how governments are paying for and facilitating climate action. In our first segment, Climate Group's…
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What's behind your plate of sustainable beef? AGRAP; UK PACT Peru
Juliana Villabona de Climate Group habla con Fabiola Muñoz, ex Ministra de Ambiente de Perú, y Verónica Cardozo, miembro de la Alianza por una Ganadería…