The Climate Minute

SOTU and eclipses

We try to make sense of the SOTU, decarbonization, eclipses and other timely climate topics. 

An e-bike program in Worcester leads the way

Widespread use of electric bikes would be a great way to reduce carbon emissions and provide accessible transportation options to more people. A program in Worcester is helping the state of Massachusetts to learn more about how e-bikes can help us address climate change.

Demystifying Decarbonization Episode 1

Wherever you live, you are probably using fossil fuel to warm your dwelling, heat your water or cook your food. Doing that without emitting carbon dioxide pollution is called 'decarbonization.' Everyone's path to decarbonize is a little bit different, so hearing about the ups and downs of other's efforts will sharpen your own understanding of what to do. Listen in to the first of an occaisonal series about personal stories in decarbonizing.

How to make polluters pay

Over the last few decades, large fossil fuel companies have profited while creating huge amounts of carbon dioxide pollution. A new Massachusetts bill would "Make Polluters Pay." If enacted, the money would pay for climate actions the state must take anyway, and it would support real progress on environmental justice. LIsten in as we talk with an expert on this exciting new proposal.

Two Good Things

A pause in the permitting of a new LNG plant will probably have a lot of implications, and is good news for climate activists. New rules that will require hydrogen to be produced in a climate friendly way are another good thing. Listen in.

What does it take to become a ClimateLeader Community?

Massachusetts is rolling out a new program to help communities eliminate carbon emissions. We talk to a local town official to learn the  requirements and benefits of becoming a “Climate Leader Community.”

Massachusetts to look at methane through a ’new lens’

The MA DPU issued a landmark decision that will define how we transition away from methane. It is a big win for climate advocates. 

Update on the COP28 in Dubai

COP28 (the Conference of the Parties) is finishing up in Dubai. There is a agreement on loss&damage, but a fossil fuel phaseout has been cut from the final draft. Will it get back in? 

News from New England

We discuss lots of different news stories and see connections to a new report from the MA climate chief.

Can a new kind of global map help address climate issues?

A detailed, almost ‘3D’ map of the earth’s terrain created using special technology might help address climate issues. We talk to the leader of a startup that hopes to provide new data for these important questions.