Earthlings 2.0 Podcast

Lisa Ann Pinkerton
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The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other. Each episode, award-winning journalist, and former NPR reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton hosts experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Together, they cover wide-ranging topics including environmental solutions, emerging technologies, what the future might look like, and more. Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content and benefits.

  1. 1 天前

    #129: The All-in-One Platform Behind Smarter Fleet Electrification with Siemens Smart Infrastructure

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we speak with Alan White, Global Head of Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s Emerging Transportation Platforms, about Depot360 — Siemens’ all-in-one fleet electrification solution. As more companies electrify their fleets, operators face mounting challenges: ensuring vehicles are charged and ready, managing energy costs, and keeping chargers online. Depot360 blends AI-driven optimization with 24/7 human support to reduce risk, lower total cost of ownership, and simplify the path from electric fleets to intelligently managed operations. The conversation explores real-world deployments, the importance of combining predictive software with human oversight, and how policy differences across markets are shaping the pace of adoption. Key Points: Depot complexity is rising – Fleet managers must juggle energy costs, charger uptime, and route demands, making post-installation operations as critical as charger deployment.Depot360 offers full-stack support – The solution combines AI predictions with a human network operations center to cut downtime and optimize charging schedules.Savings are tangible – Deployments have shown energy cost reductions of up to 40% while protecting critical uptime for buses, trucks, and delivery fleets. Alan White, global head of the Siemens Smart Infrastructure’s incubator Emerging Transportation Platforms, Depot360, LinkedInLuis de Leon, Earthlings 2.0 Guest Host, Sr. Public Relations Account Executive at Technica Communications 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page. Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news:  Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Instagram Follow us on our Facebook PageFollow us on X  Thanks to a href="https://resourcelabs.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    37 分鐘

  2. 9月23日

    #128: Insurance Tech for Adapting to Climate Change with the Demex Group

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with Bill Clark, former CEO and President of the Demex Group, to explore how climate change is reshaping the insurance industry. As extreme weather events grow more frequent and unpredictable, traditional insurance models are struggling to keep up with the scale and type of risks they must cover. Bill shares how Demex is creating new ways to assess and price risk, particularly around secondary perils like severe storms, floods, and wildfires — events that don’t always make headlines but drive significant losses. The conversation also unpacks the critical role of reinsurance in spreading risk, the slow pace of industry adoption of new models, and why advanced data modeling is key to building financial resilience in a warming world. Key Points: Traditional insurance models are struggling – Historic methods of pricing risk can’t keep pace with the rising frequency and intensity of extreme weather.Secondary perils are becoming costly – Events like floods, hail, and wildfires may not grab headlines, but their growing frequency is straining insurers’ balance sheets.Data modeling drives resilience – Advanced modeling can help insurers anticipate future losses and build fairer, more sustainable pricing structures. Bill Clark, Advisory Board Member, former CEO and President of the Demex Group, LinkedInLisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page. Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news:  Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Instagram Follow us on our Facebook PageFollow us on a...

    38 分鐘

  3. 9月16日

    #127: A Cleaner Way To Reinvent Lithium Extraction with Novalith

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we chat with Steven Vassiloudis, founder & CEO of Novalith Technologies, about a simpler “direct-to-chemical” route that turns spodumene ore into battery-grade lithium carbonate using water and CO₂—skipping the sulfuric-acid roast and many downstream cleanup steps. The result aims to cut costs, slash emissions, and build refining capacity across the globe. Steven discusses Novalith’s pilot plant operating in Sydney and how the company is preparing a U.S. demonstration refinery to help onshore supply for EVs and (increasingly) large-scale energy storage. Key Points: Traditional refining is broken – Today’s hard-rock lithium refining depends on acid roasting and complex conversion steps, which drive up costs, energy use, and waste.Novalith offers a new path – Their process uses water and CO₂ to directly produce lithium carbonate, eliminating the need for hazardous acids and multiple intermediate steps.The environmental benefits have great potential – The approach cuts carbon emissions by about 50% compared to conventional methods, and up to 75% when powered by renewable energy.Steven Vassiloudis, founder & CEO of Novalith Technologies, LinkedIn Luis de Leon, Earthlings 2.0 Guest Host, Sr. Public Relations Account Executive at Technica Communications 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page. Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news:  Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Instagram Follow us on our Facebook PageFollow us on X  Thanks to Resource Labs for having us on the network! Mentioned in this episode: Q3 Tigo Pre-Roll Q3 End Credits Greenlane, Ampion, Tigo, USBI, 247...

    29 分鐘

  4. 9月9日

    126: Jigar Shah and Modern Energy Tech for a 100-Year-Old Grid

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with clean energy visionary Jigar Shah, former director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, to imagine how we’d build the U.S. grid if we started fresh today. Instead of patching 100-year-old infrastructure, what if we designed around the tools of now — microgrids, distributed energy resources, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) integration? In this episode, we explore interconnection bottlenecks, the path to V2G readiness, and how data centers might actually stabilize the grid rather than strain it. The conversation points toward a future of abundant, affordable electricity powering human flourishing. Key Points: Local First – Microgrids that connect regionally create resilience, cost control, and a diversified mix where no resource dominates.Flexibility Over Peakers – Distributed batteries, V2G, and flexible demand can replace expensive peaker plants and defer costly upgrades.Data Center Dividend – With co-investment in storage, data centers can stabilize the grid and lower bills while apps and incentives make participation effortless.  Jigar Shah, former director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office, LinkedIn Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page. Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news:  Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Instagram Follow us on our Facebook PageFollow us on X  Thanks to a...

    1 小時 11 分鐘

  5. 9月2日

    #125 - Why Supercapacitors are the Future of Long-Duration Storage with Wright Energy Storage Technologies

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we chat with Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies (WEST), about how the company is redefining energy storage with supercapacitor-based systems. Unlike lithium-ion, WEST’s electrostatic storage delivers high efficiency, rapid charge cycles, and extreme durability — tested everywhere from Africa to North America With applications spanning homes, data centers, shipping, and utility-scale projects, WEST is positioning supercapacitors as a safer, longer-lasting, and more sustainable path “beyond lithium.” Key Points: Electrostatic Advantage – WEST’s supercapacitors store energy without the fire risks or chemical degradation associated with lithium-ion batteries.Built to Last – The systems are designed for up to 45 years of operation and come with a 20-year warranty to ensure reliability.Efficiency Edge – With 97% round-trip efficiency, nearly all the energy stored in the system can be recovered and used. Voices:  Pieter Smit, Head of Global Sales at Wright Energy Storage Technologies, LinkedInLisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page. Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news:  Follow us on LinkedInFollow us on Instagram Follow us on our Facebook PageFollow us on X  Thanks to Resource Labs for having us on the network! Mentioned in...

    29 分鐘

  6. 8月27日

    124: The Plug in Future of Solar with Whit Fulton

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with Whit Fulton, founder and Chief Product Officer of ConnectDER, to explore how a simple but powerful innovation, the meter socket adapter, is reshaping residential solar, storage, and EV adoption. By turning the meter socket into a universal plug-in point, ConnectDER removes one of the biggest barriers to home electrification: complex, costly, and time-consuming wiring upgrades. Whit discusses the origins of the idea, the industry’s over-reliance on policy incentives, the persistent challenge of soft costs, and the larger paradigm shift from hardwired to plug-and-play clean energy systems. Key Points: Solar’s Soft Cost Problem – While panels themselves are cheap, permitting, sales, and installation overhead make solar feel like a construction project instead of an appliance purchase.The Plug-In Breakthrough – ConnectDER’s meter socket adapter lets homeowners plug solar, EV chargers, or batteries directly into the grid interface, cutting installation from days to minutes.Scalable and Universal – Compatible with 95% of U.S. homes, the technology has already reached ~30,000 deployments across 20 states, with California soon joining.Whit Fulton, Founder and Chief Product Officer of ConnectDER, LinkedInLisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedInPrevious episodes discussed:#74 - Making Home Energy Storage Accessible For All#91- Building Resilient, All-Electric Homes for the Future with Arch Rao 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our Life at 3C episode on our website Thanks for tuning in! If you like what we’re doing over at Earthlings 2.0, you can support us by heading over to our Patreon Page. Let’s stay connected! Follow Earthlings 2.0 Socials for the latest updates and news:  Follow us on LinkedInFollow...

    44 分鐘

  7. 8月19日

    #123: Rewiring the Mind with Sens.ai with Advanced Brain Wellness

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with Paola Telfer, CEO and founder of Sens.ai, to explore how neurotechnology is reshaping personal development, wellness, and mental health. By combining neurofeedback and biofeedback, Sens.ai delivers real-time insights into brain activity, helping people enhance focus, regulate emotions, and measure cognitive health through biological brain age. Paola discusses early dementia detection, the gamification of meditation, and the role of AI in accelerating personal growth to foster inner safety and collective consciousness in a technology-driven world. Key Points: The Brain is Trainable – Just like physical fitness, cognitive performance can be improved through consistent, targeted training. Sens.ai’s technology works with specific brainwave states to enhance focus, calmness, and resilience, giving users the tools to actively shape how their mind responds to everyday challenges.Real-Time Feedback for Real Change – By merging neurofeedback and biofeedback, Sens.ai offers a continuous stream of data on both brain and body, creating a feedback loop that speeds up self-awareness and self-regulation. This combination helps turn insights into lasting behavioral shifts.Beyond Chronological Age – Instead of simply counting years, Sens.ai measures biological brain age using more than 35 biomarkers, offering a richer, more accurate picture of cognitive health and identifying changes long before symptoms appear.Paola Telfer, CEO and founder of Sens.aiLinkedInSens.ai headsetSens.ai's Sharp Mind Mission Protocol Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: Q3 End Credits Greenlane, Ampion, Tigo, USBI, 247 Solar

    56 分鐘

  8. 8月12日

    #122: The Dirt-Simple Power of Biochar with USBI

    In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with Myles Gray, Executive Director of the U.S. Biochar Initiative (USBI), to explore how the ancient technique of biochar is making a modern comeback. He unpacks the science, market momentum, and growing demand around biochar — from vineyards and urban forests to concrete and stormwater management. With Microsoft and Google recently signing record-setting biochar carbon removal deals, it’s clear this is more than just a niche soil amendment — it’s a technology whose time has come once again. Key Points: Triple Climate Win: Biochar is a rare climate solution that checks three boxes at once — sequestering carbon, improving soil health, and generating renewable energy. It’s made by heating waste biomass without oxygen, creating a stable material that stores carbon for centuries.Biochar’s Ancient Roots, Modern Applications: Indigenous cultures, especially in the Amazon, used biochar to create rich, fertile soils known as terra preta. Today, it’s being rediscovered as a climate solution with wide-ranging applications in agriculture, infrastructure, and industry.Big Tech Buys In: Microsoft and Google have committed to the world’s largest biochar-based carbon removal purchases, signaling a turning point in how biochar is valued in carbon markets. The deals reflect a growing preference for durable, measurable, and scalable climate solutions.Myles Gray, Executive Director at the U.S. Biochar InitiativeLinkedInNorth American Biochar Conference Lisa Ann Pinkerton, Earthlings 2.0 Host, CEO of Technica Communications, and Founder of Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, LinkedIn Previous episodes discussing PFAS:#31: Carbon Price, Power, and Politics with Neal Dikeman- Part 1#33: Carbon Price, Power, and Politics with Neal Dikeman- Part 2#44: Ending the Timeline for PFAS Forever Chemicals 🚀 Calling all Earthlings…   Visit our website for more episodes! Sign up to our newsletter for the latest news on the most exciting technology and research shaping our futures!  We want to learn more about you! It’ll take just a few moments to complete our survey. Thank you for helping us make your listening experience the best it can be! Are you new to Earthlings 2.0 and don’t know where to get started? Check out our a href="https://earthlingspodcast.com/episodes/life-at-3-c/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    50 分鐘
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簡介

The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other. Each episode, award-winning journalist, and former NPR reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton hosts experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Together, they cover wide-ranging topics including environmental solutions, emerging technologies, what the future might look like, and more. Support us on Patreon and receive exclusive content and benefits.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Lisa Ann Pinkerton
  • 活躍年代
    2021年 - 2025年
  • 集數
    129
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © 2021
  • 節目網站
    Earthlings 2.0 Podcast

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