Climate Changers
Ryan Flahive
Climate Changers features interviews with remarkable entrepreneurs, scientists, activists, educators and other leaders who are taking initiative as we face a growing climate crisis.
Climate Changers is for people who are tired of feeling helpless and want to hear real stories from thoughtful and effective leaders who are on the front lines of building the products and coalitions that will create change
The future is worth fighting for, so join me in this weekly celebration of the heroes who are working to create a new and sustainable resource and energy economy.
Climate Changers is for people who are tired of feeling helpless and want to hear real stories from thoughtful and effective leaders who are on the front lines of building the products and coalitions that will create change
The future is worth fighting for, so join me in this weekly celebration of the heroes who are working to create a new and sustainable resource and energy economy.
Episodes
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Sep 1, 2022 • 31min
Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act with Andrew Reagan
Andrew Reagan is the Executive Director of Clean Energy for America, a 501c(4) organization that leverages their unique industry-spanning network to amplify the voice of the clean energy workforce to advocate for just, equitable and rapid decarbonization. CE4A is historic. The clean energy industry has never before been unified in a grassroots effort like this. To lay the groundwork for a stronger clean energy workforce voice in public policy, they engage in:
#1 Policy Advocacy & Accountability
Supporting clean energy and equitable transition goals while holding Members of Congress accountable for their votes.
#2 Public Education
Hosting events—both in person and virtual—to educate the public, connect the industry, and elevate the voice of the clean energy sector.
#3 Electoral Engagement
Through their connected political action committee (CE4A PAC), they mobilize the clean energy workforce to support pro-clean energy federal candidates. Additionally, candidates at all levels can sign our Clean Energy Candidate Pledge and be spotlighted to their network.
Aug 20, 2022 • 20min
Creating Carbon Markets with Lucy Hargreaves
Lucy Hargreaves has had an amazing career, and every moment of it has been devoted to issues of sustainability, climate, and the environment. She’s traveled the world while working on sustainable development initiatives for UNESCO in Bangkok and OECD in Paris. She’s shaped progressive climate policy from within the Trudeau Administration, led sustainability programs at a non-profit foundation, and helped find private-sector solutions at an innovative climate-tech startup, Patch.
Jul 20, 2022 • 11min
Green Jobs with Shannon Jahn
Shannon Jahn is the Green Workforce Lead at City and County of Denver, Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency. In this interview Shannon talks about growing a green economy and a climate resilient future while creating a vibrant workforce with well-paying job opportunities for everybody in the community.
Jun 16, 2022 • 19min
Climate Update with Chip Fletcher
Apr 12, 2022 • 18min
High Plains Biochar with Rowdy Yeatts
Learn more about High Plains Biochar: https://www.hpbiochar.com
Jan 26, 2022 • 19min
Beetcoin with Woody Tasch
Learn more about Beetcoin and buy the book: https://beetcoin.org
Dec 11, 2021 • 14min
Rise Up with Edwin Namakanga
Learn more about Fridays for Future: https://fridaysforfuture.org/Learn more about Rise Up: https://www.riseupmovementafrica.org/
Dec 2, 2021 • 19min
Wine and Climate with Josep Maria Ribas Portella
Learn more about IWCA: https://www.iwcawine.orgRead their annual report HERE
Nov 9, 2021 • 12min
Climate and National Security with Thomas Hochman
Thomas Hochman (@thomashochman) is a Fellow at Citizens’ Climate Lobby. His work has been featured in The National Interest, The Washington Examiner, and a number of other outlets.
Oct 27, 2021 • 23min
Climate Activism Design with David Johnson
Here is the new book out of Stanford's D School that Dave mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/Sarah-Stein-Greenberg/e/B09455W266%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareHere is Dave's website: https://climate-activist.com/
