The Climate Minute

How to say “Sovereign Currency” like an expert: The Climate Minute

The silence of conservative politicians on the deficit impact of spending two trillion dollars is, in itself, very revealing. It shows that we can spend money on important issues, despite all the previous prophesies of doom. New economic understandings show that we can afford to spend money on big social programs, like the Green New Deal. Listen in so that you can throw the term “sovereign currency’” into the conversation at your next ZOOM cocktail party. Then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Nationalize the coal industry! The Climate Minute

In theses times, what once seemed impossible suddenly seems obvious. What if the US simply bought the coal industry, retired the factories, protected the workers, preserved the communities, kept the coal in the ground and saved the planet. For less than $2B! Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

What to do with, or in, the streets? The Climate Minute

COVID-19 is reshaping our lives in real time, revealing the same old tricks Fox uses to misinform and raising questions about how to take climate action if the streets are closed. Speaking of streets, do we want to return to cities crowded with cars, or should we retain the calm of walk-able cities? Asking the easy question is the first step to finding the hard answers. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

We need a #GreenStimulus: The Climate Minute

As the triple issues of pandemic, inequality and climate change bear down on us, it is clear that a #GreenStimulus is a path to a better future. Listen in. Then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Should the towns buy Columbia Gas? The Climate Minute

Columbia Gas has had a rough run after blowing up South Lawrence. Now it is on the block to be sold. Should the towns north of Boston band together to buy Columbia Gas? A recent article in Commonwealth Magazine posed just this question, so we discussed the pros and cons with the author.

Lessons from a giant experiment: The Climate Minute

A recent Globe opinion piece asked good questions about the pandemic and climate change. We are engaged in a trial of new ways to live. How many will we retain? We talk with the author, and wonder what life will be like ‘after.’ Listen in.

Pandemic and the Green New Deal: The Climate Minute

The corona virus pandemic has led to $1T spending plans. That money should be spent in a way consistent with the objectives of the Green New Deal.

From Heathrow to the Paris Accord: The Climate Minute

A British court enforced the Paris Agreement to stop a planned new runway in London. We discuss. Listen in, then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Environmental Justice at risk in East Boston: The Climate Minute

Environmental justice is at stake in the historic community of East Boston. Eversource is trying to build an electrical substation (read: “unnecessary fossil fuel infrastructure”) in a community already heavily burdened by industrial facilities and the support of Logan airport. We speak with two activists from GreenRoots to better understand the issues. You can take action on March 11 by attending a meeting with the EFSB at East Boston High School. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Corona versus the Climate: The Climate Minute

The Corona virus gives us an interesting perspective on climate change issues. We discuss. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!