The Climate Minute

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.

Gas for sale, apply at Enbridge: The Climate Minute Podcast

Decisions on the Weymouth Compressor Station approval are happening in real time. We check in.

As the CA embers cool, what to do next? The Climate Minute Podcast

The California fires represent a sea change in how the state approaches the future. We discuss some of the options.

How many windmills will it take? The Climate Minute Podcast

As we move to a 100% clean energy future, keep in mind that we will need to add windmills and PV to make the power to charge our cars and heat our homes in addition to just ‘keeping the lights on.” These new uses will demand lots of new windmills and solar panels each year, more than we are currently planning.

Weymouth to Bourne, Washington to Santiago: The Climate Minute Podcast

There is news all over the map this week. The situation in Weymouth continues to boil. Follow #NoWeymouthCompressor for timely updates. The Corp of Engineers wants your comment on building new bridges across the Cape Cod Canal. GM thinks your car should emit more CO2, while folks in Chile think the trains should be cheaper. Listen in for the climate connections.