A Climate Change with Matt Matern

Matt Matern's Environmental Advocacy Podcast
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A Climate Change with Matt Matern

A Climate Change with Matt Matern is a weekly show featuring influential guests from government, business, activism, academia, and culture. The show serves to inform its audience with a focus on environmental and climate issues. Join us as we commit to making "a climate change." Similar to these great podcasts: TED Climate, Reversing Climate Change, Climate One, My Climate Journey, Volts, America Adapts, & A Matter Of Degrees.

  1. 168: Books for Earth Lovers: Holiday Gift Guide with Dr. Michael Svoboda

    2 DAYS AGO

    168: Books for Earth Lovers: Holiday Gift Guide with Dr. Michael Svoboda

    Environmental educator and Yale Climate Connections contributor Dr. Michael Svoboda joins us to discuss the best sustainability-themed books for holiday gifting. He highlights impactful titles addressing climate change, biodiversity, and the food system, like Atlas of a Threatened Planet and Before They Vanish. We also explore works connecting environmental advocacy to motherhood and visually stunning books like Entropy, offering thoughtful gift ideas to inspire action and a sustainable future. Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name? Visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how.

    26 min
  2. 167: Powering the Future: Solar Energy’s Role in a Greener America with Garrett Nilsen

    DEC 12

    167: Powering the Future: Solar Energy’s Role in a Greener America with Garrett Nilsen

    Veteran guest, Garrett Nilsen, Deputy Director of the Department of Energy's Solar Energy Technologies Office joins us to discuss advancements in solar technology and the remarkable growth of solar energy in the U.S., now providing 6.5% of the nation's electricity. He highlights the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on domestic solar manufacturing and our progress in decarbonization. Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name? Visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how.

    34 min
  3. 166: Beyond Recycling: Auden Schendler on Systemic Climate Solutions

    DEC 5

    166: Beyond Recycling: Auden Schendler on Systemic Climate Solutions

    Welcome to this episode of A Climate Change. I’m Matt Matern, your host. Today, I’m pleased to welcome Auden Schendler, SVP of Sustainability at Aspen One. Join us as we discuss tackling climate change through systemic reforms. Auden critiques corporate sustainability's limits highlights transformative policies like the Inflation Reduction Act, and calls for community-driven action to reshape public policy and fight climate complicity. Here are the key topics discussed: Introduction to Climate Change Auden’s Journey into Environmentalism Understanding Climate Complicity Corporate Sustainability vs. Systemic Change Public Perception and Political Action Key Actions for Systemic Change Inflation Reduction Act and Carbon Pricing  State-Level Initiatives and Success Stories Engaging as Citizens for Climate Action If you want to learn more about Grid Strategies, visit: https://gridstrategiesllc.com/. Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name? Visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how. You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, or whenever you get podcasts.

    30 min
  4. 165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich

    NOV 29

    165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich

    Welcome to this episode of A Climate Change. I’m Matt Matern, your host. Today, I’m pleased to welcome Rob Gramlich to the show. Rob has over 25 years of experience in energy policy and electricity markets. He is the Founder and President of Grid Strategies, a power sector consulting firm helping clients understand the opportunities and barriers to integrating clean energy into the electric grid.  Join us as we discuss: Challenges in Grid Expansion: Regulatory, Permitting, and Public Opinion Recent Political Climate The Rise of Renewable Energy Impact of Emerging Technologies on Electric Demand Battery Storage and Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Source Corporate Involvement and Stability in Energy Policy International Energy Infrastructure Examples Key Issues for Listeners If you want to learn more about Grid Strategies, visit: https://gridstrategiesllc.com/. Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name? Visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how. You can also find us on Apple, Spotify, or whenever you get podcasts.

    33 min
  5. 164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather

    NOV 19

    164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather

    Dr. Davide Faranda discusses climate attribution science, extreme weather, litigation against polluters, and the urgency of transitioning to renewable energy.

    42 min
  6. 163: Nathaniel Stinnet on His Mission to Mobilize Environmental Voters

    NOV 4

    163: Nathaniel Stinnet on His Mission to Mobilize Environmental Voters

    Nathaniel Stinnett discusses mobilizing non-voting environmentalists, aiming to boost turnout and build political power for climate action through the Environmental Voter Project.

    37 min
  7. 162: Senator Ben Allen on the 2024 Election and California’s Climate Model

    OCT 30

    162: Senator Ben Allen on the 2024 Election and California’s Climate Model

    Matt and California Senator Ben Allen discuss the 2024 election’s environmental stakes, from fossil fuel influence and climate policy contrasts to the critical role of voter turnout and the impact of misinformation.

    34 min
  8. 161: Republican Mayor Rex Parris Has a Bold Climate Action Plan

    OCT 24

    161: Republican Mayor Rex Parris Has a Bold Climate Action Plan

    Lancaster’s Mayor, Rex Parris, is pushing for hydrogen energy, learning from Japan. Urgent climate action is needed, but fossil fuel interests slow progress. Solutions exist, but action lags.

    37 min
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A Climate Change with Matt Matern is a weekly show featuring influential guests from government, business, activism, academia, and culture. The show serves to inform its audience with a focus on environmental and climate issues. Join us as we commit to making "a climate change." Similar to these great podcasts: TED Climate, Reversing Climate Change, Climate One, My Climate Journey, Volts, America Adapts, & A Matter Of Degrees.

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  • Creator
    Matt Matern's Environmental Advocacy Podcast
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © A Climate Change with Matt Matern. @ 2024
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