The Climate Minute

Transportation and Climate: The Climate Minute Podcast

Carbon pollution emissions from transportation is a large portion of the total for the northeastern US. The “ Transportation and Climate Initiative” is intended to find ways that states can band together to reduce GHG emissions from transportation. Listen in to the first of two shows as we chat with an advocate.

A murmuration of climate hawks: The Climate Minute Podcast

During the last few weeks, Massachusetts has seen more than 50 arrests in three separate ‘direct actions’ addressing climate change. What does this mean? Also, Greta Thunberg is named Person of the Year, and is an inspiration to all.

Building a clean future: The Climate Minute Podcast

In Massachusetts, buildings like houses, malls, and corporate headquarters generate lots of carbon dioxide pollution. Proposed rules about how to construct new buildings (can you say “Net Zero Building Codes?”) will reduce pollution in the future. We speak with the head of MCAN’s grassroots effort to make these new codes a reality. Also, we take a look at Brookline’s leading edge ban of natural gas.

John Kerry declares WW0: The Climate Minute Podcast

John Kerry, architect of the Paris Accords, has launched a new effort to raise awareness of climate change. We discuss the pros and cons of “World War Zero.”

A gap between ambition and reality: The Climate Minute Podcast

The UN’s ‘Gap Report’ shows we are lagging far behind the needed climate actions. Now the world faces a need to achieve almost 8% reductions a year to get to the 2030 goals. Also, we keep an eye on the fast moving Weymouth Compressor story.

Notice to proceed: The Climate Minute Podcast

FERC has granted Enbridge permission to proceed with construction of the Weymouth Compressor, begining on Dec 3. We discuss this and some listener questions.

Mummichogs and Fairy Shrimp: The Climate Minute Podcast

It is interesting to learn how climate people got that way. Listen in as we track the path of a ‘free range kid’ who became the Director of an Eco-Innovation Initiative.

Dorchester’s Eco-Innovation Initiative: The Climate Minute Podcast

Climate change touches all aspects of our lives, and the responses to climate change will also be broad. The Eco-Innovation Initiative of the Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation is a cohesive approach to bringing sustainability into our communities. Listen in as we discuss the program with it’s Director.

Does climate activism grow in the forest? The Climate Minute Podcast

We talk with a German climate activist about his path to activism, and what it is like to be a climate hawk in Europe in 2019.

Taking climate to the classroom in Germany: The Climate Minute Podcast

Youth inspired climate work is going strong in Germany. Listen in as we chat with an activist on the forefront of efforts to save the future.