Episode 2: A Tale of Two Gasses with Lisa Stein

Welcome to the Climate Biotech Podcast, where we explore critical challenges at the intersection of climate and biology.

Join us as we interview the most innovative voices in our sector, from scientists and entrepreneurs to policymakers and investors. Our guest today is Lisa Stein, American biologist who is a professor at the University of Alberta. Lisa shares her journey from growing up in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado to becoming a pioneering researcher in environmental science, discussing the intricacies of microbial processes and their impact on climate change. We delve into the complexities of greenhouse gases, including methane and nitrous oxide, and explore the potential of microbial and chemical solutions to mitigate their effects.

(00:00) Introduction to the Climate Biotech Podcast
(00:36) Meet Lisa Stein: A Leader in Methane and Nitrogen Cycles
(01:03) Lisa's Journey into Environmental Science
(01:34) Graduate Work and the Start of Microbial Research
(04:17) The Importance of Methane and Nitrous Oxide
(07:02) Challenges in Methane Removal
(08:16) Microbial and Chemical Solutions for Methane
(12:18) Understanding Redox Reactions
(15:21) Sources of Methane and Nitrous Oxide
(19:04) Linking Methane and Nitrous Oxide
(22:06) Soil Microbes and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
(24:08) The Role of Metals in Microbial Metabolism
(27:05) Ecological Interactions and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
(31:15) Technological Approaches to Methane and Nitrous Oxide Reduction
(38:11) Audience Q&A: Methane, Nitrous Oxide, and Microbial Solutions

Tune in for an insightful conversation on the forefront of climate biotechnology, where cutting-edge research meets practical solutions.