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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Episodes
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Matt Matern and Dr. Amgad Elgowainy of Argonne National Laboratory discuss his work on hydrogen and electrification. Funded by the Department of Energy, Argonne develops technologies and standards for clean energy. They aim to produce hydrogen at $1/kg by 2031, focusing on clean energy sources and efficient production. 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 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Matt Matern speaks with Brian Goldstein, director of Energy Independence Now (EIN), discussing hydrogen technology. Goldstein oversees the Faraday Exchange Conference and highlights California's leadership in hydrogen. He emphasizes hydrogen's potential over battery electric vehicles due to limited metal resources.
Goldstein talks about federal and state efforts to promote hydrogen, the role of utilities, and the need for both hydrogen and battery technologies to meet climate goals. He calls for more government support and planning.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 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Matt Matern chats with Renee Grogan from Impossible Mining about seabed mining. Renee discusses her transition from terrestrial to seabed mining, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and strong regulations. She opposes a moratorium on seabed mining, arguing it would hinder necessary studies and innovation.
Renee highlights the critical need for metals for a green economy and the depletion of terrestrial resources. Impossible Mining aims to develop technology to harvest seabed minerals with minimal environmental impact.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 31, 2022
Tuesday May 31, 2022
Matt Matern and Peter Lehner discuss agriculture's environmental impact. He critiques the EPA’s emission estimates, explaining how modern farming techniques and methane from livestock significantly contribute to global warming. Lehner proposes solutions like kelp feed for livestock and regulatory reforms to reduce agriculture's carbon footprint.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 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
Matt Matern and Mayor Rex Parris discuss Lancaster's sustainability efforts. Lancaster, the first U.S. city to mandate solar panels on new homes, aims to be the first hydrogen city. Parris highlights practical measures, electric public transportation, and innovative hydrogen production.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 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
Matt Matern and Dr. Sandor Mulsow discuss the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and deep-sea mining. Dr. Mulsow highlights the conflict between environmental protection and exploitation for profit, inadequate impact assessments, and the need for a mining moratorium. He emphasizes robust scientific research and global action to protect our oceans.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 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
Matt Matern speaks Dr. Brian Von Herzen, founder of the Climate Foundation. Dr. Von Herzen, a Princeton and Caltech graduate, developed marine permaculture using seaweed to restore ocean ecosystems and sequester carbon.
His resilient platform recently won the XPrize. The Climate Foundation aims to scale this technology globally, targeting gigaton-scale CO2 reduction. Additionally, Dr. Von Herzen emphasizes biostimulants in agriculture to reduce fertilizer use and improve yields.
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 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
Matt Matern and Traci Park, candidate for LA City Council, discuss her campaign priorities. With a legal background, she aims to address homelessness, public safety, economic recovery, infrastructure, and environmental issues through collaborative efforts with city leaders and the private sector.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 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Matt Matern speaks with Charles Meneveau, Johns Hopkins professor. Charles discusses his work in wind energy, highlighting its growth in the U.S., where it now generates nearly 10% of electricity. He emphasizes the complementary roles of wind and solar energy and envisions achieving 100% renewable energy by 2050.
Charles highlights the potential of offshore wind and the importance of managing environmental impacts. The conversation underscores wind energy's role in combating 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
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Monday Jan 31, 2022
Matt Matern speaks with Dr. Leslie Field and David Rosenfeld. Dr. Field discusses the Arctic Ice Project's efforts to combat Arctic melt using hollow glass microspheres. Rosenfeld opposes the California Public Utilities Commission's proposal to reduce payments to rooftop solar owners, emphasizing the need to maintain incentives for solar energy growth. Both guests stress the urgency of climate action and the importance of innovative solutions and supportive policies for a sustainable 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