The Climate Minute

Lessons from Laura: The Climate Minute

The behavior of hurricane Laura teaches us about how climate change  is remaking the world.  Ed Markey’s primary victory had a lot to do with climate politics. Is there a message for other candidates?

The climate impact of redlining: The Climate Minute

Systemic racism embodied in 1930’s New Deal housing policy still has environmental justice implications today, where formerly redlined communities are hotter and more dangerous then other neighborhoods. A Green New Deal must provide a just transition to avoid similar inequity in the future.
After 25 years of warm days and cool nights, solar cells reach their warranty 'end of life.' It is time to start thinking about how to recycle the material in the PV.

Cascading catastrophes: The Climate Minute

From wildfires in CA to twin hurricanes in the Gulf, America and the world are facing the real time consequences of climate change.  We see the compounding impacts of covid, eviction, hurricanes and wildfire. Are we ready?

Two big ideas: The Climate Minute

No matter who becomes president, global action on climate requires cooperation between the US and China. Spending trillions of dollars on a Green New Deal here in the US requires us to reshape our financial structures. Think about it.

Cost of smog gives new perspective on stopping climate change: The Climate Minute

Air pollution- the particles and smog that come from burning fossil fuels- are even more damaging than we had realized. We can justify moving to renewable energy just on these health costs alone.

Forecasting a stormy election season: The Climate Minute

Complacency about the normalcy of our upcoming election is a danger. From Covid pandemics to mail delays, political dirty tricks and Russian interference, the run up to our election will be turbulent.  On top of that, we should be ready for an election night that is inconclusive, with the count of mail ballots taking many days.  Manipulative narratives promoted during that interval and the possibility of “technically legal” but norm-breaking shenanigans are dangerous. We must be psychologically prepared.

Next steps for MA Climate Legislation: The Climate Minute

Both the MA House and Senate have passed their own version of climate legislation. Now the differences must be resolve to get a final joint bill. We speak with Tim Cronin to learn about the process, the issues and how climate activists can influence the final bill.

New climate legislation on Beacon Hill: The Climate Minute

Climate legislation moved forward in the Massachusetts legislature recently. Both the House and the Senate have passed slightly different versions of a bill. We talk about what is included and left out of these bills with Tim Cronin of  Climate XChange.  

Representative John Lewis (1940-2020): The Climate Minute

John Lewis’ life is an inspiration to all Americans. As racial justice and climate justice become nearly synonymous,  we try to draw lessons. Also, the recent mind-boggling corruption in Ohio’s energy policy-making teaches us still other lessons. Listen in.

A shift in our politics? The Climate Minute

As the campaign enters its final three months, we look at the climate policies and implications of the candidates. The choice is yours.