The Climate Minute

Forty nine thousand, eight hundred ninety dollars and thirteen cents: The Climate Minute

Opposition to the extraction of lithium in Nevada is centered in an encampment in Thacker Pass. In a move that looks like a combination of harassment and intimidation, the BLM has levied a $49,890.13 fine against the founders of the camp. Max Wilbert is one of those founders, and we discuss justification for the camp, some of the relevant history and some details on the latest developments.

Advice from the weatherdesk: The Climate Minute

 As a climate conscious weathercaster, Chris Gloninger knows a lot about both climate science and climate communication. Listen in for sage advice. 

A number cruncher brings you the weather: The Climate Minute

Chris Gloninger is a trained meteorologist who understands climate change and is willing to tell the truth.  Listen to him discuss the challenges of reporting weather and climate as well as the changing role of weathercasters.

Visions of a Just Transition

The effort to Stop Line 3 is inspired by the idea of climate justice -among many other factors. This leads to a discussion of what a just energy transition should look like. We chat with a MN activist about how to build the future.

Stopping Line 3: The Climate Minute

 “Line 3” is a nearly complete tar sands pipeline under construction in MN that threatens more climate mayhem. It must be stopped for local, national and global reasons. Listen to an activist discuss what is going on in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, and what you can do to help.

Reflections on the ride: The Climate Minute

After riding your bike from Boston to Oregon, you may have some thoughts to share. Listen in to some reflections on riding cross-country.

A bike adventure in a warming world: The Climate Minute

Did you ever dream about riding your bike across our nation, from sea to shining sea? We talk with someone who did just that- riding his bike from Boston to Oregon, by way of Grant Montana.

Henri and Ida: The Climate Minute

Two hurricanes show the need for reduction of carbon emissions and increased resiliency. 

Voting Rights are a Climate Issue: The Climate Minute

Both the reconciliation package and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (VRA) advanced in the House of Representatives. Both are climate issues, since the VRA will allow the voice of climate activists to be heard. Without the VRA and the For the People Act, the voices of climate denial will rule our country for a decade. We don’t have that sort of time.

A Dangerous Thing: The Climate Minute's Lithium Series (Episode 8)

"A kid, in nature, is a dangerous thing” -at least to the fossil fuel industry.  Author and activist Max Wilbert discusses growing up and becoming conscious of his place in the world.