Operation Climate

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Operation Climate Podcast

Operation Climate is a podcast made by young people, for young people, where we break down environmental issues through conversations with cool people. Real high school and college students interview world renowned scientists, scholars, activists, business leaders, artists, and more, in order to deeply understand a variety of climate issues and how young people can take action in the climate movement. Each episode is entirely hosted and produced by high school and college students from around the world who are passionate about climate storytelling, education, and creativity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

  1. [SPECIAL] NC Farms Under Attack

    19 AUG

    [SPECIAL] NC Farms Under Attack

    In this special summer episode of Operation Climate, we journey to Person County, North Carolina, where a proposed liquid natural gas facility has ignited a grassroots movement. Hear from local farmers Oci and Jeff, just a mile from the site, as they share their story. During this episode, we will uncover the environmental concerns, political maneuvering, and community activism surrounding the project. From heated town meetings to murky creek waters, this episode offers a raw look at American small farmers' fight against industrial encroachment. Tune in for a to hear the stories behind Person County's struggle, and discover how this local battle reflects broader questions of energy policy, democratic representation, and the future of rural communities across the nation. ______ Follow Oci & Jeff @happymonkeyfarm and email Oci at ocianecanadas@gmail.com! Link to episode transcript: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/d/1apVvWIO6gRTB9tOG6Li_vEu-pnc9Y21HIRkJNggzOVw/edit?usp=sharing⁠ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@operationclimate⁠⁠! To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Oci Canadas & Jeff Canadas Host: Kendra Rentz Reporter: Kendra Rentz Audio Editor: Kendra Rentz Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, Movement by HoliznaCC0 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    15 min
  2. S9E4: Green Horizons - Training Tomorrow's Eco-Leaders

    2 MAY

    S9E4: Green Horizons - Training Tomorrow's Eco-Leaders

    Welcome back to Season 9: Green Horizons! In the season finale, we are moving out of the classroom and into the realm of government to continue our exploration of what a climate-conscious future looks like. The Biden administration announced the creation of the American Climate Corps back in September, which aims to train a new generation of workers for jobs in the clean energy economy. The initiative draws heavily on AmeriCorps, an existing national service organization that was created in 1993 to teach youth professional skills through community service projects. We were lucky enough to sit down with Jonathan Wiener, a current Duke Law professor who was an environmental advisor to the Clinton administration and helped organize AmeriCorps's environmental efforts. Join us as we learn from Wiener about AmeriCorps's early days and what lessons the decades-old program has to offer the nascent American Climate Corps. ______ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@operationclimate⁠⁠! Follow us on Twitter at ⁠⁠@opclimate!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠Youtube!⁠⁠ To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Jonathan Wiener Hosts: Zoe Kolenovsky and Marie-Hélène Tome Reporter: Charlotte Caddell Audio Editor: Zoe Kolenovsky Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, Positive Fuse by French Fuse --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    20 min
  3. S9E3: Green Horizons - Climate in the Curriculum

    7 APR

    S9E3: Green Horizons - Climate in the Curriculum

    Welcome to Season 9: Green Horizons! In this series, we are talking about the positive role of big institutions, universities and governments, in the climate movement. As we continue our conversation of climate education and action at Duke University, in this episode, we are sitting down with two esteemed Duke University professors, Dr. Valerie Sabol, a clinical professor in the Duke School of Nursing, and Robin Kirk, a professor in the practice of cultural anthropology at Duke. Join us as we delve into a discussion about their involvement in the brand new Climate and Sustainability Teaching Fellows program at Duke, uniquely designed to infuse climate change and sustainability education into classes’ curriculum that are not centrally focused on the issue. From exploring the intersection of human rights and environmental issues to integrating sustainable healthcare practices, Kirk and Sabol share the innovative approaches they developed through the program and the profound impact on students' perspectives and engagement. Don't miss this conversation on reshaping education for a sustainable future. ______ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@operationclimate⁠⁠! Follow us on Twitter at ⁠⁠@opclimate!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠Youtube!⁠⁠ To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Dr. Valerie Sabol and Robin Kirk Host: Zoe Kolenovsky Reporters: Marie-Hélène Tome and Maya Slack Audio Editor: Charlotte Caddell Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, Positive Fuse by French Fuse --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    18 min
  4. S9E2: Green Horizons - Greening Our Courses & Campus

    10 MAR

    S9E2: Green Horizons - Greening Our Courses & Campus

    Welcome to Season 9: Green Horizons! In this series, we are talking about the positive role of big institutions, universities and governments, in the climate movement. In today's episode, we shift gears from the overarching view to the nitty-gritty details. We're joined by Dr. Emily Bernhardt, a biogeochemist and a professor at Duke as well as Lindsay Batchelor, and Jason Elliott from the Sustainable Duke team. We explore how Duke is translating its commitment into action, focusing on course offerings and campus facilities. Dr. Bernhardt shares insights into University 102, a unique cross-disciplinary course that empowers students not just to learn about climate change but actively contribute their perspectives. Join us as we uncover the concrete steps Duke has taken and get a glimpse of the sustainable future it envisions.  ______ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@operationclimate⁠⁠! Follow us on Twitter at ⁠⁠@opclimate!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠Youtube!⁠⁠ To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Dr. Emily Bernhardt, Lindsay Batchelor, and Jason Elliott Host: Ryan Lou Reporters: Sophia Liang and Erin Chen Audio Editor: Kendra Rentz Executive Producer: Mira Polishook Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, Positive Fuse by French Fuse --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    28 min
  5. S9E1: Green Horizons - Behind the Pledge

    3 MAR

    S9E1: Green Horizons - Behind the Pledge

    Welcome to Season 9! In this series, we are talking about the positive role of big institutions, universities and governments, in the climate movement. It’s been a year since the Climate Commitment was announced, but a question still floats in the mind of much of the Duke community: “What exactly is the Climate Commitment?” In this episode, we unravel the layers of the Duke Climate Commitment. Though it might sound complex, the commitment aims to address the climate crisis through impactful, sustainable, and equitable solutions based right here at Duke. The Climate Commitment website talks about Duke's goal of community climate fluency, operations sustainability and broader community engagement beyond Duke. However, questions arise: How do instructors, administrators, and students engage with the commitment? Is the commitment a catalyst for change, or a strategic marketing scheme? To address these questions, we are joined by a special guest, Katie Douglas, Duke’s Climate Program Manager. Katie provides invaluable insights into the commitment's significance for the Duke community. Join us as we demystify the Duke Climate Commitment and explore its real-world implications in this enlightening conversation with Katie Douglas. ______ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@operationclimate⁠⁠! Follow us on Twitter at ⁠⁠@opclimate!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠Youtube!⁠⁠ To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Katie Douglas Host: Ryan Lou Reporters: Sophia Liang and Erin Chen Audio Editor: Karina Huang Executive Producer: Mira Polishook Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, other music coming soon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    20 min
  6. TRAILER Season 9: Green Horizons

    25 FEB

    TRAILER Season 9: Green Horizons

    Get ready for Season 9 of Operation Climate: Green Horizons. This season we’re focusing on big institutions like universities and government… what role do they have in the climate movement? We’ll focus on Duke University and their now one year old Climate Commitment, which aims to tackle the whole spectrum of sustainability from operations to eduction. Then, we’ll zoom out to take a look at an exciting new government-sponsored program: the American Climate Corps. Modeled off of FDR’s Civilian Conservation Corps, the American Climate Corps will mobilize citizens to work in sustainable industries, green energy in particular.  We can’t wait to share these episodes with you all, so make sure to stay tuned for Season 9: Green Horizons! And if you aren’t already, give us a follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts as well as instagram at @operationclimate.  Audio from:  Duke University. (2022, September 21). Duke Climate Commitment | In it for Life [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mUK3caob6w  MSNBC News. (2023, September 21). Biden launches Climate Corps; pairs new jobs with climate, infrastructure work [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnDfCa4iHoI&t=6s ______ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠@operationclimate⁠⁠! Follow us on Twitter at ⁠⁠@opclimate!⁠⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠⁠Youtube!⁠⁠ To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Host: Mira Polishook, with help from Kendra Rentz Audio Editor: Emily Nagamoto Music Credit: Cali by Wataboi, Inspired by Kevin Macleod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    3 min
  7. S8E1: Sculpting a Better Future

    21 JAN

    S8E1: Sculpting a Better Future

    Welcome to Season 8! In this miniseries, we will look at different avenues of environmental art. Looking for alternative routes to advocate for the environment, aside from research and policy? Perhaps you should turn to art and engage in the growing phenomenon of environmental artivism. Like the saying goes, a picture (or in this case, a sculpture) can say a thousand words. Art can be an extremely powerful tool in conveying a message. Today we will be hearing from Courtney Mattison, a ceramic artist who creates expansive ceramic coral reefs to call attention to the detrimental effects of climate change and pollution on these sea creatures. She will discuss how she discovered the intersection between her two passions, marine biology and ceramics, as well as offer advice on how others can find their own passions.  See Courtney’s work here!: https://courtneymattison.com/  ______ Visit our website to keep up with the OC team! ⁠https://operationclimatepo.wixsite.com/operationclimate⁠ Follow us on Instagram at ⁠@operationclimate⁠! Follow us on Twitter at ⁠@opclimate!⁠ Subscribe to us on ⁠Youtube!⁠ To contact us, DM us on Instagram or email us at operationclimatepodcast@gmail.com! ____________ Guest: Courtney Mattison Host: Charlotte Caddell Reporters: Charlotte Caddell, Emily Nagamoto, Kendra Rentz, Mira Polishook Audio Editor: Mira Polishook Music Credit: Orbiting Knowhere - The Whole Other --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    18 min
  8. S8E2: Framing Environmentalism- Conversations with an Art Curator

    21 JAN

    S8E2: Framing Environmentalism- Conversations with an Art Curator

    In this episode, we had the privilege of talking with Trevor Schoonmaker, the current director and former curator of contemporary art at the Nasher Museum of Art in Durham, North Carolina. Together, we will delve into Trevor's remarkable journey as an art curator and discuss his most recent exhibition, Spirit in the Land. Spirit in the Land is a contemporary art exhibition that examines today's ecological concerns from a cultural perspective, demonstrating the interconnection between nature and our identities. Through diverse artworks, it emphasizes the importance of environmental justice, preservation of marginalized histories and communities, and the restoration of our collective relationship with the natural world. Join us as we go beyond the canvas and explore Schoonmaker’s motivations, challenges, stories, and insights in bringing this incredible exhibit to life. See the Nasher’s website here!: https://nasher.duke.edu/  Visit Spirit in the Land yourself before it closes on July 9th! Welcome to Part 2 of Season 8! In this miniseries, we will look at different avenues of environmental art. Check out Episode 1 for dive into coral ceramics. Guest: Trevor Schoonmaker Host: Mira Polishook Reporters: Charlotte Caddell, Emily Nagamoto, Kendra Rentz, Mira Polishook Audio Editor: Kendra Rentz Music Credit: Sunshower by LATASHA --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

    26 min
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Operation Climate is a podcast made by young people, for young people, where we break down environmental issues through conversations with cool people. Real high school and college students interview world renowned scientists, scholars, activists, business leaders, artists, and more, in order to deeply understand a variety of climate issues and how young people can take action in the climate movement. Each episode is entirely hosted and produced by high school and college students from around the world who are passionate about climate storytelling, education, and creativity. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/operation-climate/support

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  • Creator
    Operation Climate
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Operation Climate
  • Show Website
    Operation Climate

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