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
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Matt Matern speaks with California Senator Ben Allen about progress with SB 343 and the challenges of passing SB 54, aiming to phase out non-recyclable plastics. They discussed AB 1395's goals for emission reductions and the contentious role of carbon capture.
Senator Allen emphasized public involvement in environmental legislation, the potential of green hydrogen, and the need to balance incentives for rooftop solar with fair regulations.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 Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Matt Matern speaks with Joel Salatin and Greg Wendt, discussing regenerative agriculture. Joel highlights transforming his farm using nature-based methods and the need for local support through farmers' markets and CSAs. Greg emphasizes responsible investing in sustainable practices.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 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Max Wilbert about his book "Bright Green Lies" and the destructive Thacker Pass lithium mine. He emphasized rethinking our relationship with the planet and called for political action and personal behavior changes.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 Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Matt Matern and Porter Fox discuss his book, The Last Winter, and climate change's impact on snowpacks. He stresses voting, reliable education, supporting advocacy groups, and policy changes. Porter urges focusing on scientific facts and expressed hope in American innovation.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 Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Matt Matern speaks with Dar-Lon Chang, an engineer who left ExxonMobil for environmental work, highlighting the need to displace fossil fuels with renewables.
Matt also speaks with Jay Levin, former LA Weekly owner, who discusses media's role in environmental awareness and the impact of investigative journalism on policy 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 Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Matt Matern talks with Bill Snape from the Center for Biological Diversity about aggressive clean energy targets, criticizing the Biden administration's delays. Bill advocates for direct action on emissions, renewable energy incentives, and emphasizes the role of citizen lawsuits and transparency.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 Dec 13, 2021
Monday Dec 13, 2021
Tony Juniper, Chairman of Natural England, discusses his career, the outcomes of COP26, and the need for global cooperation in addressing climate change. Tony also speaks about renewable energy, stopping deforestation, and economic adjustments.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 Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Steve Valk and Jerry Hinkle from Citizens Climate Lobby (CCL) discuss creating political will for climate solutions, the carbon fee and dividend policy, bipartisan successes, and the importance of a carbon border adjustment mechanism.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 Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Matt speaks with Chris Chavez and Bill Magavern from the Coalition for Clean Air. They discuss new refinery rules, the push for zero emissions by 2030, and tackling transportation pollution.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 Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Guest host Max Sloves speaks with Jojo Mehta from Stop Ecocide International. They discuss criminalizing mass environmental destruction at the International Criminal Court. Jojo emphasizes the importance of public discourse and the role of American voices.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