It's Getting Hot in Here

WashU Climate Change Program

It’s Getting Hot in Here is a podcast hosted by student climate associates at the Washington University Climate Change Program. By students and for students, our goal is to provide a space to learn about how climate change influences our lives and our future, no matter how much prior knowledge you have. Show notes are available on our website: https://climatechange.wustl.edu. The views of individual guests and policies discussed are not official opinions or endorsements of the Washington University Climate Change Program or Washington University.

Episodes

  1. 06/16/2023

    Divestment and Universities

    What does fossil fuel divestment have to do with Universities? And where should universities be investing their money? This episode we are talking about what it means for universities to invest money intentionally, how particular universities have approached the process, and we talk to George Dyer from the Intentional Endowments Network to better understand this movement. Show notes, as well as more information on Climate Conversations, are available on our website. The views of individual guests and policies discussed are not official opinions or endorsements of the Washington University Climate Change Program or Washington University in St. Louis.

  2. 04/29/2022

    Fast Fashion

    How do your clothes contribute to global climate change? In this episode, we're talking all about fast fashion and sustainability. We walk through a life cycle assessment of the production, distribution, and disposal of fast fashion garments, then speak with Professors Jennifer Ingram and Mary Ruppert-Stroescu at the Sam Fox School of Design to learn more about the fashion industry and sustainable design. This podcast follows our fall 2021 Fashion Climate Conversation. Show notes, as well as more information on Climate Conversations, are available on our website. The views of individual guests and policies discussed are not official opinions or endorsements of the Washington University Climate Change Program or Washington University in St. Louis.

  3. 03/10/2022

    Introduction and Climate Literacy

    Welcome to “It’s Getting Hot in Here,” a podcast created by the Washington University Climate Change Program! In this first episode, we’ll be discussing how our student associates conduct research for this podcast. Joining us are Cassie Power and Amanda Albert, experts in information literacy, to discuss strategies for identifying reputable climate information and why climate literacy is so important. Show notes are available on our website. The views of individual guests and policies discussed are not official opinions or endorsements of the Washington University Climate Change Program or Washington University in St. Louis.

  • 3 Episodes

About

It’s Getting Hot in Here is a podcast hosted by student climate associates at the Washington University Climate Change Program. By students and for students, our goal is to provide a space to learn about how climate change influences our lives and our future, no matter how much prior knowledge you have. Show notes are available on our website: https://climatechange.wustl.edu. The views of individual guests and policies discussed are not official opinions or endorsements of the Washington University Climate Change Program or Washington University.

Information

  • Creator
    WashU Climate Change Program
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © WashU Climate Change Program
  • Show Website
    It's Getting Hot in Here