A Climate Change with Matt Matern
A Climate Change with Matt Matern is a weekly show featuring influential guests from government, business, activism, academia, and culture. The show serves to inform its audience with a focus on environmental and climate issues. Join us as we commit to making "a climate change." Similar to these great podcasts: TED Climate, Reversing Climate Change, Climate One, My Climate Journey, Volts, America Adapts, & A Matter Of Degrees.
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Monday Jun 12, 2023
Monday Jun 12, 2023
Under Jad Daley's leadership, the healthy forest movement is gaining momentum, and American Forests helps to grow and maintain our forests to sequester BILLIONS OF TONS OF CARBON to reduce the threat of climate change. Jad describes how American Forests is creating greener and more equitable cities too. Join the Trillion Tree movement!A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our most downloaded episodes:165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Listen in to this engaging interview with Kevin Chin, the CEO of sustainable energy solutions company, VivoPower.
VivoPower is an international battery technology, electric vehicle, solar, and critical power services company whose core purpose is to deliver sustainable energy solutions to its customers. They provide customers with decarbonization solutions by enabling them to move forward to a net zero carbon status.
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Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Professor Mann, one of the leading Climate Scientists in the US explains very clearly the scientific understanding of historic climate change based on the temperature record of the past thousand years. Make sure not to miss this engaging interview with the Director of the Center for Science, Sustainability & the Media at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Listen in as Christine dives deep into Matt’s past. Learn about Matt’s story and what brought him to be passionate about the environmental movement and why he challenged Donald Trump for the Republican nomination in 2020.
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Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Matt Matern talks with Captain Paul Watson, founder of Sea Shepherd, about his fight against illegal whaling and fishing. Watson, who left Greenpeace for being too passive, uses aggressive non-violent methods.
He emphasizes the critical role of phytoplankton in oxygen production and CO2 sequestration, advocating for a moratorium on industrial fishing. Watson's new foundation continues his mission to protect marine life and address climate change.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our most downloaded episodes:165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Tuesday May 16, 2023
Learn about the breakthrough carbon removal technologies of the trailblazing professor Gaurav Sant. Dr. Sant will excite and encourage you with the different ways carbon dioxide emissions can be captured, stored and removed.
From the startups he spearheaded, CarbonBuilt to Equatic - he is a revolutionary on the technique of removing carbon and transforming it into concrete, as well as the sequestration of carbon in oceans and creating green hydrogen.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our most downloaded episodes:165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Matt Matern speaks with Robert Höglund, who discusses Sweden's ambitious carbon reduction goals and the importance of considering consumption-based emissions. Robert highlights efforts to measure and reduce carbon footprints from imported goods.
He also manages the Climate Transformation Fund at Milkywire, which supports innovative carbon removal technologies. The conversation emphasizes the need for diverse solutions like direct air capture and the crucial role of policy and investment in achieving net-zero emissions.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our most downloaded episodes:165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Matt Matern talks with Chad Frischmann about transitioning from fear-based to solutions-oriented approaches to climate change. Chad highlights his work with Project Drawdown and introduces Regenerative Intelligence, focusing on guiding sustainable practices. He emphasizes the importance of existing technologies, refrigerant management, and integrating indigenous knowledge. Collaboration and innovation are key to creating a regenerative future and achieving climate goals.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our most downloaded episodes:165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Matt Matern and Dr. Roland Horne from Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability discuss geothermal energy. He emphasizes geothermal's low emissions and continuous energy supply, crucial in states like California and Nevada.
Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) are vital for broader use, supported by increased U.S. funding. Horne advocates for ground-source heat pumps in colder regions for their high efficiency. He calls for more investment and training to harness geothermal energy’s potential and support a sustainable energy future.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our most downloaded episodes:165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Matt Matern chats with Lance Secretan, who emphasizes the need for inspiration in the environmental movement. Secretan reflects on his journey from CEO to author and critiques traditional corporate practices, advocating for compassionate leadership.
They discuss Greta Thunberg's impact and stress the importance of courage in leadership. Secretan comments on political figures and calls for collaboration in politics and environmental efforts, suggesting tools like his Spirit@Work app to inspire personal growth and action.A Climate Change With Matt Matern is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.soCheck out our most downloaded episodes:165: Decarbonizing the Grid with Rob Gramlich164: Davide Faranda Shares How We Can Link Fossil Fuels to Extreme Weather192: Paasha Mahdavi Breaks Down the Power Politics Behind Climate Change