Cleaning Up: Leadership in an Age of Climate Change

How can we build a more united climate movement? What should be the role of geoengineering? And how can indigenous voices be brought into the climate conversation?Bryony puts these questions to model, actor, director, ambassador and businesswoman, Lily Cole. Lily's career began at age 14 when she was recruited as a model, pitching her into the high-octane world of fashion. She remains a self-confessed geek, however, and completed her studies including a degree from Cambridge University. In 2016, she started researching a book ‘Who Cares Wins,’ which was published in 2020. In both the book and the podcast that followed, she gives a platform to a wide range of people, always seeking to see both sides of the many debates, and also to inspire optimism thanks to the wide range of solutions that are out there, be they technologically driven, or founded on ancient traditions and wisdoms.Please like, subscribe and leave a review. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram, and sign up for the Cleaning Up newsletter at cleaninguppod.substack.com.  Links and more:Lily’s website and companyWho Cares Wins: Lily’s book and podcastThe Righteous Mind by Jonathan HaidtThe Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David WengrowSky Diamond — Carbon capture diamondsBryony’s recommended documentary on diamonds

Dr. Ma Jun discusses China's green finance leadership, drafting guidelines, G20 initiatives, clean energy challenges, and domestic capital formation in a pivotal episode on sustainable finance.

Renewable energy expert Michael Liebreich and climate policy expert Bryony Worthington discuss the key themes of the eleventh season, from innovation to optimism for the transition. They explore topics like ground source heat pumps, minerals in cleaner energy, and barriers to transitioning to sustainable solutions. The conversation also touches on extreme electrochemistry, climate policies, and communication strategies for driving climate action.

Saul Griffith, an Australian-born engineer and clean energy expert, discusses the importance of electrification in achieving net zero emissions. Topics include challenges and benefits of electrifying industries, renewable energy in cold climates, sustainable heating systems, and rethinking finance for sustainable solutions.

Bryony speaks to two fascinating guests, both specialising in methane emissions, their causes and impacts: Dr. Sebastien Biraud and Sharon Wilson.Dr. Biraud is a biogeochemist, leading the Climate Sciences Department. Sebastien's work has taken him to the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, the great plains of the United States, and the Arctic tundra. He is currently co-leading/leading projects for the U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission. These projects involve integrating and applying high-precision greenhouse gas observations to advance research on the atmospheric carbon cycle and to enhance measurement, reporting, and verification of greenhouse gas emissions. Sharon  is a 5th generation Texan who, after 12 years working for the oil and gas industry in Ft. Worth, left and bought 42 acres in Wise County. Unknown to her at the time was that George Mitchell was experimenting in Wise County to figure out how to produce oil and gas from shale. She had a ringside seat at the sneak preview called Fracking Impacts. This experience prompted her to join Earthworks’, working on their Oil & Gas Accountability Project in 2010. In 2014, she became a certified optical gas imaging thermographer and now travels across the U.S. making visible the invisible methane pollution from oil and gas facilities through her non-profit, Oilfield Witness, and giving tours to media, Members of Congress, state lawmakers, regulators, and investment bankers.   Links Explore Sharon's work at Oilfield Witness here: https://oilfieldwitness.orgView Oilfield Witness' award-winning documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMT2ESXlZ14 Read Sebastien's interview about his work for the Berkeley Lab News Centre here: https://newscenter.lbl.gov/2021/11/10/methanes-short-lifespan-presents-golden-opportunity-to-quickly-address-climate-change/ Read about EDF's MethaneSAT, a recently-launched satellite to track global methane emissions: https://www.ft.com/content/d3d8e7fe-4f0f-4eaf-9bc3-ae99b3fa322a Learn more about MethaneSAT here: https://www.methanesat.org   Related Episodes Tackling Super Pollutants - Ep146: Jason Anderson: https://www.cleaningup.live/tackling-super-pollutants-ep146-jason-anderson/

Explore the '5 superheroes' driving the net-zero transition, including exponential growth and disappearing demand. Discover the key forces shaping the global economy towards decarbonization. Dive into advancements in renewable energy, EV battery recycling, and societal shifts towards sustainability. Uncover insights on global shipping, US energy waste, and the challenges of achieving net zero emissions.

Exploring the 5 horsemen of the net-zero transition: economics of energy solutions, electrical grid challenges, critical mineral demand, political inertia, and predatory delay. Discusses the complexities of achieving net zero emissions and the challenges in transitioning to a cleaner energy economy. Examines wavering support for climate action in Europe and underhand campaigns by fossil fuel interests. Emphasizes the hurdles in transitioning from fossil fuels to net zero emissions and the need for transparency and commitment.

Bryony returns with Bonny Simi, President of Operations at Joby Aviation, where she's working on bringing to market a new civilian electric VTOL (eVTOL) aircraft. Prior to joining the team at Joby, Bonny held several operational and strategic roles at JetBlue Most notably, she founded and led JetBlue Technology Ventures, investing in improving the travel, hospitality, and transportation industries. As a pilot, Bonny has commanded Boeing, Airbus and Embraer aircraft at both United Airlines and JetBlue Airways. She is also an Emmy-nominated sports reporter and a 3-time Olympian in the sport of Luge. She holds a BA in Communications, a MS in Management and a MS in Engineering, all from Stanford University, as well as a MS in Human Resources from Regis University.    Links  Explore Joby's website here: https://www.jobyaviation.com You can watch more footage of Joby's eVTOL aircraft here: https://www.youtube.com/@JobyAviation/featured Read about Joby's partnership with the US DoD here: https://www.jobyaviation.com/news/joby-delivers-first-evtol-edwards/ Hear Bonny talk more about her lessons from competing in luge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bj9Ey6fdnT0 Listen to the theme song from Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines (the title inspiration for this episode!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPgS26ZhqZs

Professor Donald Sadoway discusses his pioneering work in electrochemistry, liquid metal batteries, and innovative energy solutions. He shares insights on teaching chemistry, founding tech startups, and challenges in metal production. The podcast highlights the intersection of sustainability, decarbonizing economies, and technology for a greener future.

Tamsin Lishman, CEO of Kensa Group, discusses ground source heat pumps as a solution for decarbonizing domestic heating in the UK. They explore the efficiency and installation process of heat pumps, barriers to implementation, and the importance of policy signals and consumer choice. The chapter also highlights the challenges faced by Kensa, their partnerships, and Tamsin's experience as a female leader in the energy industry. They also touch on the benefits of geothermal energy for heating and cooling.