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The Climate Minute examines current news on global warming, climate change, renewable energy and the prospects for progress on international negotiations, carbon taxes and clean energy policy.
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Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Dirty hydrogen is just a way to keep utilities in business: The Climate Minute
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
If you make hydrogen from natural gas, it is dirty because of all the CO2 emissions from the conversion process. At both the Federal and Massachusetts level, policies push to support use of dirty hydrogen for home heating. We talk to two experts, who say this is just a way to keep utilities in business and that it is is both dangerous and polluting. They propose a different path to achieve the goal of sustainable home heating for all.

Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Climate and Democracy: The Climate Minute
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Climate activist do not have the luxury of being apathetic about voting rights. In order to preserve a democracy that can take action on global warming, we must act now to abolish the filibuster and deliver voting rights.

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Why mixing hydrogen and methane to heat your home is a bad idea: The Climate Minute
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
The utilities are touting a mixture of hydrogen and natural (methane) gas for home heating. Listen to experts explain why this is a bad idea.

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Activists discuss Don’t Look Up: The Climate Minute
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
The recent movie “Don’t Look Up” is creating a stir. Is it a good movie? Does it move us forward? Listen in as five climate hawks talk to each other about this thought provoking movie.

Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Will fusion power save us? The Climate Minute
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
Sunday Jan 02, 2022
The goal of generating clean energy from nuclear fusion reactions is back in the news. How should we think about this?

Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Difficult decisions in the Just Transition: The Climate Minute
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
As the world moves to clean energy, we need to hear all voices in choosing where to put renewable energy technology.

Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Are Climate Reparations a moral responsibility? The Climate Minute
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
Sunday Dec 26, 2021
The Global North has caused climate change. What does it owe the Global South?

Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
What your MLP can do to go green: The Climate Minute
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
The recent report “What’s the Score?” provides a comparative analysis of Massachusetts’ Municipal Light Plant’s (MLP) clean energy and climate action performance. Part of the report provides pragmatic recommendations for how MLPs can improve their performance. Listen in as we speak with an author of the report.

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
The Future of Clean Home Heating: The Climate Minute
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Massachusetts needs to decarbonize all homes in the state. We discuss the specifics of “The Future of Heat” bill currently before the legislature. (These are Senate bill S.2148 and House bill H3298.) The bill provides a path where everyone, from home owners, renters to the utilities can move smoothly to a green future.

Sunday Dec 12, 2021
A vision of clean home heating for everyone: The Climate Minute
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Massachusetts faces a challenge in finding climate friendly ways for everyone to heat their homes. We talk to an expert about a concept that meets the scale and urgency of the work.