The Climate Rebels Podcast

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The Climate Rebels Podcast

The climate conversation has never been more divided. As disruptors in this space, we’re hungry to find solutions to the challenges our environment faces. Welcome to The Climate Rebels Podcast. We’re your hosts Joel Cesare, Owen Barrett, and Chris Pomerleau—experts in clean energy, net-zero real estate, decarbonization, and entrepreneurship. In each episode, we ask provocative questions and share stories from the front lines of clean energy. We celebrate those who take action against the climate crisis and are striving to make the world a cleaner place. You’ll hear from us, as well as leaders in science, tech, and business, as we all take steps to decrease carbon and reach net zero. Thanks for joining the conversation. Now let’s get to work.

  1. 09/06/2023

    The Intersection of Art and Science in Creating Lasting Change Featuring Sustainability Strategist, Educator, and Photographer, Meg Haywood Sullivan

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, Joel and Owen chat with Meg Haywood Sullivan, a sustainability strategist and third-generation creative, who is known for her work at the intersection of art and science. The conversation covers various topics related to climate change and sustainability, including the power of visualizing data through art and entertainment, the challenges of engaging with climate deniers, the benefits of spending time in nature, the need for collaboration and dialogue across political backgrounds, and more.

    51 min

  2. 08/30/2023

    Balancing Impatience and Optimism with Action, Featuring Founder of THRIVE Collaborative & Founder/CEO of FEW Nexus & FEW Energy, Matt Grocoff

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, Joel and Owen are joined by Matt Grocoff, Founder of THRIVE Collaborative & Founder/CEO of FEW Nexus & FEW Energy. During this conversation, Matt shares his personal story of converting his own house to net zero which became the oldest home in America to achieve net zero. Matt also shares his work in green building and real estate, his commitment to sustainability, the urgency of addressing climate change, the Veridian sustainable neighborhood project, and more.

    48 min

  3. 08/23/2023

    Convening to Exchange Ideas and Solutions for Climate Change Featuring Net Zero Conference Founder and CEO of Verdical Group, Drew Shula

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, Joel and Owen welcome Drew Shula, Founder & CEO of Verdical Group, and the Net Zero Conference. During the conversation, Drew shares his story of wanting to focus on making an impact and doing good. The group discusses the upcoming Net Zero Conference, why these conferences are important, the need for climate solutions and impactful strategies, how to inspire the next generation, B Corp advantages, and more.

    53 min

  4. 08/16/2023

    Creating Partners, Not Enemies in the Climate Fight, Featuring Founder and Managing Partner of Doomsday Partners, Nizar Delbani

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, Joel and Owen chat with Nizar Delbani, Founder and Managing Partner of Doomsday Partners. During the conversation, Nizar shares his story of coming from an oil and gas family and his move to renewable energy. The conversation includes the importance of creating partners in the oil and gas industry to create a more sustainable future, the importance of transitioning from fossil fuels to renewables, the value of net zero buildings, Doomsday's approach to combating climate change, and more.

    50 min

  5. 08/09/2023

    Hope in the Fight for Sustainability Featuring the Climate Rebel Podcast Hosts Joel Cesare and Owen Barrett

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, Joel and Owen fly solo without a guest and talk about trending topics in the climate and sustainability space. During the show, Joel and Owen talk about the importance of using simple messaging and sticking to it as constantly changing buzzwords create confusion, how the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will continue to impact the climate conversation, the conversion of a coal plant to a solar farm in Kentucky, why sustainability doesn’t need to be an us vs them discussion, and more.

    40 min

  6. 08/02/2023

    It’s Time to Dig In Featuring U.S. Green Building Council - Los Angeles' Executive Director, Ben Stapleton

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, Joel chats with Ben Stapleton, the Executive Director at U.S. Green Building Council - Los Angeles. During the conversation, Ben discusses the importance of humanizing the climate change experience and empowering individuals to make a difference. The conversation also highlights the role of USGBC-LA in transforming the market towards green building practices and addresses criticisms of the organization, the need for workforce training in the green building industry, the significance of community-building and education in empowering people to make sustainable choices, the importance of effective communication and storytelling in promoting sustainable practices, and more.

    55 min

  7. 07/26/2023

    How Surfing Can Save the Planet with Surfrider Foundation CEO, Chad Nelsen

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, we welcome Chad Nelsen, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation. During the conversation, Chad discusses his journey in volunteering with Surfrider to eventually becoming the CEO. He also discusses how the ocean can be both the savior and solution in climate change, how surfonomics helps protect conservation while supporting tourism of coastal and surf communities, the struggle of builders vs behaviorists and how they are actually in sync, playing the long game in solutions for lasting change, and more.

    57 min
  8. Finding the Inflection Point in Clean-Energy Investing for Long-Term Growth with SVP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, Shanu Mathew

    07/21/2023

    Finding the Inflection Point in Clean-Energy Investing for Long-Term Growth with SVP and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management, Shanu Mathew

    In this episode of the Climate Rebels Podcast, Joel and Owen sit down with Shanu Mathew, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Lazard Asset Management. During the conversation, Shanu discusses his journey of intersecting his passions of finance and investing and sustainability. The group also discusses finding the inflection point for investors, using social media to drive data points and inspire change, the friction of short-term growth vs. long-term growth, future opportunities for investment growth, and more.

    57 min
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The climate conversation has never been more divided. As disruptors in this space, we’re hungry to find solutions to the challenges our environment faces. Welcome to The Climate Rebels Podcast. We’re your hosts Joel Cesare, Owen Barrett, and Chris Pomerleau—experts in clean energy, net-zero real estate, decarbonization, and entrepreneurship. In each episode, we ask provocative questions and share stories from the front lines of clean energy. We celebrate those who take action against the climate crisis and are striving to make the world a cleaner place. You’ll hear from us, as well as leaders in science, tech, and business, as we all take steps to decrease carbon and reach net zero. Thanks for joining the conversation. Now let’s get to work.

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