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A Climate Change with Matt Matern
A Climate Change with Matt Matern is a weekly show featuring influential guests from government, business, activism, academia, and culture. The show serves to inform its audience with a focus on environmental and climate issues. Join us as we commit to making "a climate change." Similar to these great podcasts: TED Climate, Reversing Climate Change, Climate One, My Climate Journey, Volts, America Adapts, & A Matter Of Degrees.
Episodes
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
89: How Adam Wright’s Vespene Energy Tackles Methane Emissions with Microgrids
Matt Matern interviews Adam Wright, CEO of Vespene Energy, which reduces methane emissions from small landfills using self-sustaining microgrids. These convert…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
88: Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director and Founder, WECAN
Fresh from COP27 in Egypt, Osprey Orielle Lake, Executive Director and Founder of WECAN (Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network) engages with Matt Matern…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
87: Beyond Carmageddon: Daniel Knowles Rethinks Our Cities Without Cars
Daniel Knowles discusses car dependency's impact on urban sustainability with Matt Matern, advocating reduced car use, improved public transport, and denser…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
86: Kyle Ash Explains Challenges and Progress in Climate Finance
Matt Matern interviews Kyle Ash from the Bank Information Center (BIC). Ash discusses BIC’s efforts to promote transparency in development finance…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
85: Dr. Tony Salas on Shared-X and Boosting Smallholder Farmers’ Productivity
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Tony Salas, CEO of Shared-X. Dr. Salas discusses his journey and Shared-X’s mission to support smallholder farmers through impact…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
84: Lee Frelich Explores Forest Ecology: Fires, Wind Storms, & Climate Change
Matt Matern chats with Dr. Lee Frelich of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology. Dr. Frelich discusses his early interest in ecology, the…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
83: Jordan Ramer on Revolutionizing EV Charging Infrastructure with EV Connect
Matt Matern chats with Jordan Ramer, CEO of EV Connect. Ramer discusses his career and the role of EV Connect in improving EV charging. The company focuses on…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
82: Kate Williams: 1% For The Planet’s Global Environmental Efforts
Matt Matern speaks with Kate Williams, CEO of 1% For The Planet, who discusses the organization’s mission to have businesses donate 1% of sales to…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
81: Kathleen Merrigan and Mauro Guillen on Sustainable Food Systems
Matt chats with Kathleen Merrigan, an organic agriculture expert, and Mauro Guillen from Wharton School. Kathleen, a professor at ASU, highlights the…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
80: U.S. Department of Energy’s Patrick Gilman on Decarbonizing the Grid
Matt Matern talks with Patrick Gilman from the DOE about wind energy. Patrick discusses making wind energy the cheapest electricity source, with current wind…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
79: Solar Advances with Garrett Nilsen: DOE’s Vision for the Future
Matt Matern talks with Garrett Nilsen, Deputy Director of the US Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office, about the future of solar energy…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
78: Andy Marsh: Steering Plug Power to a Hydrogen-Fueled Future
Matt talks with Plug Power CEO Andy Marsh about evolving from Bell Labs to leading a green hydrogen revolution. They discuss the leap from research to hydrogen…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
77: Jigar Shah’s Vision for a Greener Energy Sector
Matt Matern interviews Jigar Shah, Director of the DOE's Loan Programs Office, who shares his journey from early interest in energy to leading the office. Shah…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
76: From EPA to Forward Party: Christine Todd Whitman’s Political Journey
Matt Matern speaks with former New Jersey Governor Christie Todd Whitman, who discusses the Forward Party, aimed at preserving democracy and promoting open…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
75: Jay Famiglietti Discusses Agriculture’s Role in California’s Water Crisis
Matt Matern interviews Jay Famiglietti about California's water crisis. Jay explains the crisis is worsening due to prolonged dry periods and excessive…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
74: Dr. Leslie Field, Dr. Soumitra Das, and Dr. Subarna Bhattacharyya
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Leslie Field, Dr. Soumitra Das, and Dr. Subarna Bhattacharyya. They discuss combating Himalayan glacier melt using Dr. Field's…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
73: Michelle Moore on ”Rural Renaissance” and Clean Energy Solutions
Matt Matern speaks with Michelle Moore, author of "Rural Renaissance." Moore, CEO of Groundswell, discusses community power, community solar projects, and…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
72: Bill Nussey: Clean Energy Entrepreneur & Author of ”Freeing Energy”
Matt Matern speaks with Bill Nussey, author of "Freeing Energy." Bill, a successful entrepreneur, discusses the potential of small-scale solar systems to…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
71: Mark Z. Jacobson: Pioneering a Renewable Future, One City at a Time
Matt Matern interviews Dr. Mark Jacobson on renewable energy and climate policy. Jacobson advocates for 100% renewables by 2051, critiques nuclear power, and…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
70: Mike Barnard Discusses HVDC and The Future of Electric Grids
Michael Barnard of The Future Is Electric discusses his shift from tech to climate solutions, advising on sustainable investments. He emphasizes scalable…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
69: Jay Sinha, Co-Founder of Life Without Plastic
Matt Matern interviews Jay Sinha, co-founder of Life Without Plastic. Jay shares the story behind the company's founding and discusses the dangers of plastics…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
68: Ocean Conservancy’s Anja Brandon on Reducing Single-Use Plastics
Guest host Harry Artin interviews Anja Brandon, PhD, US Plastics Policy Analyst with Ocean Conservancy, about California's Senate Bill 54 (SB 54). The bill…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
67: Empowering Change: Brett Walter’s Climate Action Now App
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Brett Walter from Climate Action Now about his app, designed to mobilize public demand for climate action. Brett highlights…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
66: Dr. George Crabtree: Revolutionizing Energy Storage for a Greener Future
Guest host Corey Bennett speaks with Dr. George Crabtree from Argonne National Laboratory about energy storage. They discuss the need for alternatives to…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
65: Carolyn Dennett Exposes Shell’s Environmental Inaction
Carolyn Dennett, former Shell Oil consultant, discusses her 11-year tenure focused on improving safety culture post-Deepwater Horizon disaster. Despite initial…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
64: Inside Argonne Lab: Dr. Amgad Elgowainy on Hydrogen Breakthroughs
Matt Matern and Dr. Amgad Elgowainy of Argonne National Laboratory discuss his work on hydrogen and electrification. Funded by the Department of Energy…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
63: Hydrogen Fuel: A Game Changer for Brian Goldstein’s Energy Independence Now
Matt Matern speaks with Brian Goldstein, director of Energy Independence Now (EIN), discussing hydrogen technology. Goldstein oversees the Faraday Exchange…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
62: Renee Grogan: Innovations in Sustainable Seabed Mining
Matt Matern chats with Renee Grogan from Impossible Mining about seabed mining. Renee discusses her transition from terrestrial to seabed mining, emphasizing…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
61: Farming Our Future with Peter Lehner: A Climate Crusade
Matt Matern and Peter Lehner discuss agriculture's environmental impact. He critiques the EPA’s emission estimates, explaining how modern farming techniques…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
61: Rex Parris, Mayor of Net-Zero City, Lancaster, CA
Matt Matern and Mayor Rex Parris discuss Lancaster's sustainability efforts. Lancaster, the first U.S. city to mandate solar panels on new homes, aims to be…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
60: Dr. Sandor Mulsow on Saving Oceans from Mining Exploitation
Matt Matern and Dr. Sandor Mulsow discuss the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and deep-sea mining. Dr. Mulsow highlights the conflict between…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
59: Brian Von Herzen on Seaweed’s Role in Fighting Climate Change
Matt Matern speaks Dr. Brian Von Herzen, founder of the Climate Foundation. Dr. Von Herzen, a Princeton and Caltech graduate, developed marine permaculture…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
58: Traci Park: LA City Council Candidate Tackling Urban Challenges
Matt Matern and Traci Park, candidate for LA City Council, discuss her campaign priorities. With a legal background, she aims to address homelessness, public…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
57: Dr. Charles Meneveau Discusses Wind Energy’s Potential and Future
Matt Matern speaks with Charles Meneveau, Johns Hopkins professor. Charles discusses his work in wind energy, highlighting its growth in the U.S., where it now…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
56: Dr. Leslie Field & David Rosenfeld on Solar Energy & Arctic Ice
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Leslie Field and David Rosenfeld. Dr. Field discusses the Arctic Ice Project's efforts to combat Arctic melt using hollow glass…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
55: California Senator Ben Allen’s Vision for a Greener California
Matt Matern speaks with California Senator Ben Allen about progress with SB 343 and the challenges of passing SB 54, aiming to phase out non-recyclable…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
54: Regenerative Farming Insights with Joel Salatin & Greg Wendt
Matt Matern speaks with Joel Salatin and Greg Wendt, discussing regenerative agriculture. Joel highlights transforming his farm using nature-based methods and…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
53: Max Wilbert on Lithium Mining and Environmental Activism
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Max Wilbert about his book "Bright Green Lies" and the destructive Thacker Pass lithium mine. He emphasized rethinking our…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
52: Author Porter Fox on The Last Winter and Environmental Impact
Matt Matern and Porter Fox discuss his book, The Last Winter, and climate change's impact on snowpacks. He stresses voting, reliable education, supporting…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
51: Dar-Lon Chang & Jay Levin Are Shaping a Greener Future
Matt Matern speaks with Dar-Lon Chang, an engineer who left ExxonMobil for environmental work, highlighting the need to displace fossil fuels with renewables…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
50: Bill Snape on Biden’s Climate Strategy & Fossil Fuel Reduction
Matt Matern talks with Bill Snape from the Center for Biological Diversity about aggressive clean energy targets, criticizing the Biden administration's…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
49: Author Tony Juniper on COP26 & Climate Change Solutions
Tony Juniper, Chairman of Natural England, discusses his career, the outcomes of COP26, and the need for global cooperation in addressing climate change. Tony…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
48: Climate Solutions with Steve Valk & Jerry Hinkle of Citizens Climate Lobby
Steve Valk and Jerry Hinkle from Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) discuss creating political will for climate solutions, the carbon fee and dividend policy…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
47: Bill Magavern & Chris Chavez, Coalition for Clean Air
Matt speaks with Chris Chavez and Bill Magavern from the Coalition for Clean Air. They discuss new refinery rules, the push for zero emissions by 2030, and…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
46: Jojo Mehta and The Fight to Criminalize Ecocide
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Jojo Mehta from Stop Ecocide International. They discuss criminalizing mass environmental destruction at the International…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
45: Attorney Thomas Linzey on Legal Frameworks for Environmental Justice
Matt Matern speaks with attorney Thomas Linzey, who discusses his shift from traditional environmental law to advocating for local governance and rights of…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
44: Katie Surma & Christopher Berry: Advocating for Nature’s Legal Rights
Matt Matern speaks with Katie Surma about the "rights of nature" movement, granting legal rights to natural entities to protect the environment. Christopher…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
43: Dr. Jack Brouwer on Hydrogen Fuel Cells & Renewable Energy
Matt Matern speaks with Jack Brouwer from UC Irvine. Jack discusses hydrogen's role in renewable energy storage and decarbonizing industries, highlighting…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Brett Winterble on Rush Limbaugh, Climate Change, & Vaccines
Matt Matern and Brett Winterble discuss Rush Limbaugh's legacy, climate change, and vaccine mandates. They debate Limbaugh's impact on politics, with Matt…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Michael Shellenberger, Activist and President of Environmental Progress
Matt Matern and Michael Shellenberger discuss environmental alarmism, the benefits of nuclear energy, and the drug death crisis. Michael, an advocate for…
A Climate Change with Matt MaternBruce Horowitz, Owner of Ripe Landscapes on Permaculture
Guest host Max Sloves talks with Bruce Horowitz from Ripe Landscapes about permaculture, a sustainable practice mimicking natural ecosystems. They discuss its…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Kim Siehl, Executive Director of Grades of Green
Guest host Corey Bennett speaks with Kim Siehl from Grades of Green, a nonprofit helping students globally take environmental action. Free programs…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Marianne Williamson, Author and Politician
Matt sits down with Author Marianne Williamson and chats about her books, government, environment and politics Check out our most downloaded episodes: 165…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Producer John David Ware Discusses Tesla & ”Final Frequency”
Guest host Harry Berberian speaks with John David Ware, producer of "Final Frequency." The film explores Nikola Tesla’s contributions to green energy and the…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
AARC’s Elena DeLacy Discusses Mega Fires & Land Management
Guest host Dalia Khalili speaks with Elena DeLacy, Executive Director of the American River Conservancy, who discusses conservation, stewardship, and education…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Rod Fujita, Oceans Expert at Environmental Defense Fund
Guest host Tagore Subramaniam speaks with Rod Fujita from the Environmental Defense Fund. They discuss oceans' role in climate change, seaweed farming for…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Explore Catalina’s Natural Wonders with Deni Porej
Guest host Corey Bennett speaks with Deni Porej from Catalina Island Conservancy. Discussing conservation, education, and recreation, Deni highlights the…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Ken Kragen’s Legacy: Music, Philanthropy, & Climate Solutions
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Ken Kragen about his iconic projects, We Are the World and Hands Across America, and introduces Hands Around the World to…
- A Climate Change with Matt Matern
Alfred Fraijo, Jr. Talks Hollywood’s Innovative 38-Acre Park Project
Guest host Julia Cottrell speaks with Alfred Fraijo, Chairman of Friends of Hollywood Central Park, on building a 38-acre park over the 101 freeway. The park…
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Chris Cannon: Zero Emissions Goals for the Port of LA
Chris Cannon of the Port of LA discusses environmental management, focusing on reducing emissions and maintaining clean water. The port, vital for jobs and the…