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Climate change is upon us. Fires, droughts, hurricanes, sea level rise, and melting ice caps are all part of our new normal. But something else is happening as well. Scientists, innovators, organizations, cities, companies, and citizens are taking action, making progress, and finding solutions.
Climate Break brings you stories of climate progress and interviews with climate innovators from California and around the world, in under 2 minutes. Our solution-oriented, radio-ready shows are produced by students and climate law and policy experts at the University of California, Berkeley.
Climate Break is a co-production of the Center for Law, Energy, and Environment at UC Berkeley Law and KALW 91.7 FM San Francisco Bay Area, in conjunction with the Berkeley School of Journalism.
(For a transcript of the trailer, visit https://climatebreak.org/about-climate-break/)
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Improving Lithium-Ion Batteries: the Magnesium 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 Jason Croy from the Argonne National Laboratory, who is working on solutions like nickel-manganese-cobalt cathodes.
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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.
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Rerun: Corporate Lobbying as an Ally in the Fight Against Climate Change
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
For a transcript of this episode, please visit https://climatebreak.org/designing-road-infrastructure-to-promote-active-mobility-with-lina-lopez/