The Climate Minute

Next steps for MA Climate Legislation: The Climate Minute

Both the MA House and Senate have passed their own version of climate legislation. Now the differences must be resolve to get a final joint bill. We speak with Tim Cronin to learn about the process, the issues and how climate activists can influence the final bill.

New climate legislation on Beacon Hill: The Climate Minute

Climate legislation moved forward in the Massachusetts legislature recently. Both the House and the Senate have passed slightly different versions of a bill. We talk about what is included and left out of these bills with Tim Cronin of  Climate XChange.  

Representative John Lewis (1940-2020): The Climate Minute

John Lewis’ life is an inspiration to all Americans. As racial justice and climate justice become nearly synonymous,  we try to draw lessons. Also, the recent mind-boggling corruption in Ohio’s energy policy-making teaches us still other lessons. Listen in.

A shift in our politics? The Climate Minute

As the campaign enters its final three months, we look at the climate policies and implications of the candidates. The choice is yours.

Between Dystopia and Utopia: The Climate Minute

The social foundations of the Doughnut Economics model are a baseline standard for human livability that must be achieved for everyone on the planet..  We talk with Cody Harrison about how to use the doughnut to make smarter policies. 

The Doughnut and planetary boundaries: The Climate Minute

Doughnut Economics provides a “playfully serious approach” to “meet the needs of all within the means of the planet.” We talk with Cody Harrison about planetary limits, their interactions and how to use the doughnut to make smarter policies. 

The path beyond gas: The Climate Minute

With the coal industry nearly dead, the battle for the future is between renewable energy (like solar and wind) and natural gas. In electricity generation, that battle will turn on the availability of 'energy storage' systems like large-scale batteries to provide power at peak demand. The good news is a court ruling will allow the storage market to grow nationwide and 'million mile' batteries are on the horizon. But what about the gas we use to heat our homes? States are moving to find ways to replace the leaky gas infrastructure we have, and fresh ideas abound.

Grampa, what was a butterfly? The Climate Minute

Human life is short, geological time is long. It is easy for humans to adapt and accept the losses due to climate change without even noticing. How do we take notice? What should we do?

A bad week to be a pipeline: The Climate Minute

This past week, three iconic pipelines were dealt legal blows that resound among activists. Due to the persistent resistance of indigenous and EJ groups as well as that of the entire community of climate activists, things look bad for pipeline proponents.Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!

Building codes and building community: The Climate Minute

We have a last conversation with departing MCAN Executive Director Carol Oldham and learn what is important now. Listen in and then head to "MassClimateAction-dot-org-slash-blog" for the hot links to what we talked about!