The Climate Minute

A taste of tomorrow today! The Climate Minute Podcast

The Washington Post published a revealing look at localities in the US that are have already seen a 2 degree C (that's 3.6 F!) temperature rise. The many ways climate change impacts our lives becomes clear. To top it off, most of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is on the hot spot list!

Arctic beachfront for sale? The Climate Minute Podcast

Donald Trump’s half-baked idea to buy Greenland was met with justifiable derision. But the media missed the profound issues of climate change in the Arctic. The future of the North Pole will be full of risk and intrigue. We need to understand the problem better. Listen in.

Endangered: The Climate Minute Podcast

The Trump regime has delayed, and perhaps put at risk, the progress of the Vineyard Wind clean energy project. Further, it has weakened the Endangers Species Act in service of the fossil fuel industry. As a result, will raccoons rule the world? Listen in.

Will it be Mad Max or a Green New Deal? The Climate Minute Podcast

The malevolent underpinnings of the El Paso massacre include a climate connection. The links from guns to white supremacy to climate change to eco-facism (yeah, it’s a thing) to domestic terror to intimidation of climate activists are real and need to be recognized. The best response? Speak up.

The view from Nebraska: The Climate Minute Podcast

The carbon pricing discussion is alive and well in Nebraska. Listen in to hear the perspective of a local activist who has learned how to lobby.

Climate activists at the Governor’s door: The Climate Minute Podcast

Climate activists filled the hall outside of MA Governor Baker’s office to demand that he reject the construction of a natural gas Compressor Station in Weymouth. Even if the Governor won’t lend an ear, we listen to those voices in the hall!

From Hydrogen to Hadestown: The Climate Minute Podcast

International shipping fleets emit a significant fraction of greenhouse gases, but the implementation of hydrogen technology may be happening in real time. Greta Thunberg will come by sailing ship to NYC in September for the upcoming Climate Strike. Perhaps she can see the Broadway Musical Hadestown, which combines Greek myth and climate change. Listen in!

Environmental Justice, Debates and the Green New Deal: The Climate Minute Podcast

Ideas about how to ensure environmental justice are percolating in the Presidential campaign. Perhaps we are seeing the construction of the details of the Green New Deal?

If it’s banned in Berkeley, can we ban it in Boston? The Climate Minute Podcast

Berkeley CA just banned natural gas in new construction. This is an example of how to ‘electrify everything.’

A tornado on Cape Cod and what to do about it: The Climate Minute Podcast

The climate has changed enough to allow a tornado on Cape Cod, as part of an extreme heat wave covering much of the nation. Things are likely to get worse unless we take action. Mary Anaise Heglar suggests the deep emotion of love can power us to move. Yes Magazine gives many ways to find a climate action that resonates with your personality. Listen in.