The Climate Minute

Wise or "out-of-touch?" The Climate Minute Podcast

The confrontation of members of Congress by climate activists is a new and powerful tactic. Mitch McConnell and Nancy Pelosi have both been visited. A viral video of young activists and Senator Feinstein seems to exemplify all the issues in this complex process. Put simply, is the Senator out-of-touch with the urgency of the problem, or is she a sage veteran who can make something practical happen? How aggressive should activists be in challenging erstwhile allies like Feinstein, as compared to clear opponents like Mitch McConnell? Listen is as we discuss.

Doing right even when you are afraid: The Climate Minute Podcast

It takes a lot of personal strength and integrity to commit an act of civil disobedience. What principles and inspiration led Daniel Yildirim to become a valve turner? What sustains him on the difficult road? Listen in as we discuss.

A human sized drama in Minnesota: The Climate Minute Podcast

Daniel Yildirim, along with three other 'valve turners', shut down a pipeline in Minnesota early this month. Listen in as we chat about the who, the what, the when and especially the why of this direct action against climate change. How can this act help all of us come to understand the implications of climate change? Does the 'necessity defense' apply in this case? Does the enormity and immediacy of the threat justify breaking the law? We discuss.

New Climate Bills on Beacon Hill: The Climate Minute Podcast

The Massachusetts Legislative session has just begun and it is a good time to catch up on the list of climate bills that MCAN is supporting. Executive Director Carol Oldham takes us on a tour of what is happening, and how you can help.

18 out of 19 : The Climate Minute Podcast

The science and reality of climate change is inexorable. According to the New York Times, “..the five warmest years in recorded history have been the last five, and that 18 of the 19 warmest years have occurred since 2001.” Listen in as we discuss and check in on some hungry polar bears.

Pay now, or pay later, but we will pay: The Climate Minute Podcast

A recent article by Carolyn Kormann in the New Yorker reviews the issues around the costs of climate change. We discuss the observations, plus more. A recent article by Carolyn Kormann in the New Yorker reviews the issues around the costs of climate change. We discuss the observations, plus more.

The Green New Deal debuts in Congress: The Climate Minute Podcast

A document, saying in part “That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal..” will be placed before Congress. The document outlines more detail of what a Green New Deal actually entails. Listen in as we discuss what all this means!

What the MLP scorecard means: The Climate Minute Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the content of MCAN’s scorecard of the state’s municipal utilities. Oriana Reilly, the Muni Program Coordinator at MCAN gives us some insight into the findings and what to do next.

MCAN’s ground breaking scorecard on Municipal Light Plants: The Climate Minute Podcast

Municipal light plants are power utilities owned by the local town. They represent a significant fraction of the electricity used in the Massachusetts. MCAN has provided a scorecard to help guide these electricity suppliers to more climate friendly practices. Listen in to the first of two episodes as we discuss this groundbreaking new study with Oriana Reilly, the Muni Program Coordinator at MCAN.

Doctors, Economists, and Marching Women Agree - Time for Climate Action!

The third annual women’s march inspires us to connect the dots between women’s issues and climate change. Woman are disproportionately affected by climate change globally, and often feel the burden of climate problems most acutely. Also, tune in as we discuss why doctors and economists are joining the clarion call for climate action.