Climate Correction™ - A Climate Change Podcast

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For every dollar the world invests in protecting nature, it spends thirty dollars destroying it. In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, host Shannon Maganiezin sits down with two of the authors behind the United Nations Environment Programme's (UNEP) State of Finance for Nature 2026 report to unpack what that staggering imbalance means for biodiversity, climate resilience, economic stability, and the future of finance itself. The numbers are sobering: in 2023 alone, roughly $7.3 trillion flowed into nature-negative activities, while just $220 billion supported nature-based solutions.

Shannon is joined by Ivo Mulder, who leads UNEP's Climate Finance Unit and has helped unlock more than one billion dollars for sustainable agriculture, forestry, and restoration across developing countries. Ivo is one of the report creators. Ivo co-founded the Natural Capital Finance Alliance and the ENCORE tool, laying the groundwork for the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures. Also joining the conversation is Michael König-Sykorova, Senior Project Manager at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management and a leading expert in climate and nature finance data. Michael contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report and led key analytical components of the State of Finance for Nature 2026 report. He iwas lead author on this report and is also a founding member of the Climate Finance and Sustainability Centre at Makerere University in Uganda.

The conversation begins with Michael walking listeners through the scope and methodology of the report, including how the team defined and measured nature-negative finance across sectors, what qualifies as nature-based solutions finance, and how the two sides of the equation can be meaningfully compared. He shares what the data reveals about trends over time, whether progress is moving fast enough, and how the report's findings were validated through rigorous peer review.

Ivo then steps back from the numbers to explore what these findings signal about the trajectory of global finance. He examines whether nature-negative investments are starting to slow or still expanding, where the biggest synergies are emerging across the three Rio Conventions on climate, biodiversity, and land degradation, and what governments, public finance institutions, private investors, and financial institutions each need to take from this report. The discussion closes with a look at the financial instruments and emerging biodiversity finance mechanisms showing the most promise for scaling investment into nature-based solutions.

The takeaway is clear: the challenge isn't only how much we invest in protecting nature. It's where the rest of our money is going. Redirecting even a fraction of nature-negative flows could fundamentally reshape outcomes for climate, biodiversity, and global resilience.

Resources / Links:

UNEP – State of Finance for Nature 2026 (SFN 2026) and State of Finance for Nature 2023 (SFN 2023).
Interconnectivity between climate, nature & climate risk (including impacts on GDP)
IMF 2024 'Embedded in Nature'
SwissRe 2021 – The economics of climate change: No action not an option
Klusak et al, 2021 – Rising temperatures, falling ratings: the Effect of Climate Change on Sovereign Creditworthiness. Bennett School, Cambridge University
Nature Finance, 2022. Loss of nature is pushing nations towards sovereign credit downgrade and 'bankruptcy'
Some catalytic finance solutions UNEP has set up and/or supported:
UNEP: Why use catalytic finance to tackle tropical deforestation.
About the &Green Fund + &Green: Financing sustainable palm oil in Indonesia
Restoration Seed Capital Facility (RSCF): video about its structure & video about its support lines
AGRI3 Fund: a guarantee fund to stimulate forest, food & famers in emerging markets.
Responsible Commodities Facility: financing responsible soy in Brazil

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Florida agriculture quietly underpins everyday life in the Sunshine State, shaping everything from grocery prices and water quality to how communities bounce back after a hurricane. In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, host Shannon Maganiezin sits down with the team behind the newly released report, Voices of Florida Farmers: Building a Circular Bioeconomy, to explore how the state's farmers, ranchers, foresters, and aquaculturists are producing more with less land, water, and resources, while keeping food affordable and local economies strong.

Leading the conversation is Courtney Girgis, the report's lead author, who grew up on a beef cattle, corn, and soybean farm in northern Missouri and now writes about agriculture from her family's small-acreage farm in Oklahoma. Courtney unpacks what a "circular bioeconomy" means in practice: an approach to agriculture that moves away from the linear "make, use, waste" model and instead keeps nutrients, water, and materials cycling, starting with healthy soil and extending outward into partnerships across the food system.

Joining her are three of the Florida producers featured in the report. Beaver Yoder, a Florida Panhandle cattle rancher, partners with neighboring crop farmers to graze his herd on cover crops between cash crop seasons, a practice that builds soil health, fertilizes fields, and creates a new revenue stream for everyone involved. Lanette Sobel, founder of Fertile Earth Worm Farm (now the largest commercial composting operation in South Florida), works across a wide network of distributors, food pantries, and farms to make sure food scraps go to their "highest and best use," feeding people first, then animals, then soil. Timothy Solano, a second-generation clam farmer and operations manager at Cedar Key Aquaculture Farms, raises clams that filter pollutants like nitrogen and carbon from Florida's coastal waters before being harvested for sale at Costco and Whole Foods. The clams' crushed shells go on to repair roads and surface local school parking lots.

Together, the conversation moves from real-world examples of circularity on the farm and on the water, to the regulatory and economic obstacles that keep these practices from being more widespread, and to what listeners can do to support a more circular Florida. Along the way, the guests speak candidly about the realities of thin margins, volatile markets, red tide, local ordinances, and the long arc of agriculture's shift from generalist to specialist, and back again.

Voices of Florida Farmers: Building a Circular Bioeconomy was made possible through a grant from VoLo Foundation. The full report is a substantive look at the 44,400 farms and ranches that make up Florida agriculture, the pressures they face from rapid development and a changing climate, and the policy, research, and market support that would allow them to go further in cycling nutrients, rebuilding soil, sequestering carbon, and strengthening local economies. The link is in the show notes. Florida agriculture deserves your attention, and this report is a great place to start.

Links:

Read the Report: bit.ly/Florida-Voices-Circular-Bioeconomy

Florida Smart Agriculture's work: www.solutionsfromtheland.org/flcsa

Connect with Beaver Yoder: https://www.thisfarmcares.org/steveyoder

Connect with Lanette Sobel: https://fertileearth.net/

Connect with Timothy Solano: https://www.instagram.com/clamcaptain/

Learn more about "Fresh from Florida": https://followfreshfromflorida.com/

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Season 6 | Episode 135

Episode Title: When the Grid Goes Down: Decarbonizing Disaster Response

When disaster strikes, most people see only devastation. Will Heegaard, founding director of The Footprint Project, sees an opportunity. His perspective was shaped by his work as a paramedic deploying solar refrigeration during the Ebola outbreak in West Africa with International Medical Corps, and by hands-on disaster relief with Team Rubicon across Louisiana, Minnesota, and Puerto Rico, Will developed a guiding philosophy rooted in working with disruption rather than against it. In this episode, he brings that lens to one critical intersection in climate action today: what happens when the communities most battered by climate-driven disasters are also the ones least equipped to rebuild.

The Footprint Project was founded on a simple but radical premise: every disaster is a rebuilding moment, and every rebuilding moment is a decarbonization opportunity. Will walks us through the organization's mission to deploy clean energy and sustainable technologies directly into disaster response and reconstruction, turning cascading climate emergencies into entry points for long-term resilience. Rather than treating green infrastructure as a luxury reserved for later-stage recovery, The Footprint Project embeds it on the front lines from day one.

Central to that model is the Beehive Microgrid, a portable, scalable clean energy system designed to power frontline community organizations when the grid fails. Will explains how these microgrids work, who they serve, and why putting energy sovereignty in the hands of local organizations is as important as the technology itself. He also shares on-the-ground examples from recent projects along the Gulf Coast, in Appalachia, the Caribbean, and California that show how this approach works in real communities.

With the 2026 hurricane season here, Will closes with something rare in climate conversations: concrete, actionable guidance. From individual households to community coalitions, he outlines what meaningful preparedness looks like before the next storm makes landfall.

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Hospitals exist to protect human health, yet they sit squarely on the front lines of climate risk. They are among the most energy-intensive buildings in our economy, operating 24/7 with zero tolerance for failure. The healthcare sector itself is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. A difficult paradox emerges: how do you care for people without contributing to the very conditions that make them sick? In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we explore how one children's hospital is tackling that challenge head-on, turning sustainability into a core element of clinical and operational strategy.

Our guest is Mike Solak, Executive Director of Design, Construction, and Infrastructure at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. With decades of experience on both sides of the healthcare construction equation, as a hospital owner-operator and as a consultant on large capital projects, Mike brings a rare, dual perspective on what it takes to move an institution from sustainability intentions to measurable impact. We dig into why hospitals consume more than 2.5 times the energy per square foot of the average commercial building, and what is really driving that footprint. Mike walks through the first concrete decisions and investments that put Nicklaus Children's on the map as a national sustainability leader, and which data points proved most persuasive in winning over finance teams, facilities staff, and executive leadership.

The conversation digs into the cost of sustainability improvements, especially when viewed through the lens of power disruptions, fuel price volatility, extreme heat, and flooding. Mike makes the case that the investment in energy efficiency and resilience planning lowers operating costs over time, reduces risk exposure, and strengthens reliability, while also directly translating into better patient safety and continuity of care for one of healthcare's most vulnerable populations. This episode offers practical guidance for hospital leaders who want to act but feel overwhelmed, including the first one or two steps that can be taken over the next year to deliver both financial and climate returns. This is a solutions-focused look at how hospitals can protect their patients, their bottom line, and the communities they serve.

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Season 6, Episode: 133

Peatlands 101 - Florida's Hidden Climate Superpower

In this episode, we're joined by two leading scientists from The Nature Conservancy to explore one of the most under-recognized natural climate solutions on the planet: peatlands.

Catherine Fitzgerald, global lead for peatlands at The Nature Conservancy, brings a wealth of expertise in unlocking equitable and durable opportunities to conserve and restore peatlands worldwide. With a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University and years of experience as a professional wetland scientist, Catherine leads TNC's global work to protect these ecosystems for climate, water, and people.

Morgan Higman, climate strategy director for The Nature Conservancy in Florida, focuses on accelerating clean energy and natural climate solutions across the state. Her doctoral research in public administration and policy at Florida State University's Askew School was supported by the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Research and Education Foundation.

Peatlands are ancient wetlands made up of layers of partially decayed plant matter that have accumulated over thousands of years. Bogs, swamps, and fens all fall into this category. Though they cover just 3% of the planet, peatlands store one-third of the world's soil carbon and 10% of its freshwater. That's more carbon than all the world's forests combined. Healthy peatlands filter water, buffer communities against floods and drought, reduce wildfire risk, and support unique plant and animal species. When drained or disturbed, they flip from carbon sinks to carbon sources, releasing stored greenhouse gases and compounding the very climate risks they once helped prevent.

Catherine and Morgan walk us through why Florida is a standout state for peatland restoration. A 2025 TNC spatial analysis identified Florida as having some of the greatest restoration potential in the Southeast, with the St. Johns River Water Management District emerging as a priority area. With support from VoLo Foundation, TNC is conducting a deep-dive assessment of high-opportunity sites across the region, bringing together water management districts, local landowners, scientists, and community partners to identify lighthouse projects that can catalyze action at scale.

This work is part of TNC's broader global peatland strategy, with active initiatives across more than a dozen countries and states, including North Carolina, Minnesota, Colombia, and Mongolia. In North Carolina alone, TNC was recently awarded a $200 million EPA grant to restore and protect approximately 43,000 acres of peatlands. Florida's program builds directly on those decades of groundwork, with the goal of creating a replicable framework for the entire Southeast.

Learn more:

The Nature Conservancy — Peatlands: https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/tackle-climate-change/climate-change-stories/peatlands-natural-climate-solutions/

Video 1: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lK9XVXdwTH8

Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V10SXNNcbuU

Study on protected peatlands and where they are: The Society for Conservation Biology

TNC Naturebase (Natural Climate Solutions Tool): https://naturebase.org

VoLo Foundation: https://www.volofoundation.org

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In this special episode of Climate Correction Podcast, we celebrate the power of student-led climate innovation and announce the 2026 VoLo VISTA Award Winners. The VISTA Award, created by VoLo Foundation, recognizes students who exemplify leadership, vision, innovation, sustainability, technology, and action-oriented climate solutions. This year's winning project does all of that and more.

We are joined by an extraordinary research team from the University of Miami Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering. The team includes Jasmine Rodriguez, a first-year PhD student; Farzad Rezaeicherati, a second-year PhD candidate; Sevil Ozsut, also a second-year PhD candidate; and their advising professor, Dr. Ali G. Together, they are advancing a breakthrough solution at the intersection of materials science, climate mitigation, and Florida's natural ecosystems.

Their winning project is called Functionalization and Pre-Carbonation of Florida-Native Algae Biochar for Carbon Negative Cementitious Composites. It reimagines one of the most carbon-intensive materials on Earth: concrete. Cement production alone accounts for roughly eight percent of global CO₂ emissions. This team is tackling that challenge head-on by replacing a significant portion of cement with algae-derived biochar sourced from Florida-grown algae.

In simple terms, the team transforms algae into a charcoal-like material that naturally traps carbon. They then chemically treat, or "functionalize," this biochar so it bonds effectively with concrete, overcoming a major limitation seen in past biochar-concrete experiments where strength and durability were compromised. Their innovation doesn't just maintain structural performance; it enhances it. Even more importantly, the process permanently stores CO₂ inside the concrete itself, turning a traditionally high-emissions material into a carbon-storing one.

During the episode, Jasmine walks us through the science behind the process, the climate and construction challenges they set out to solve, and how this novel idea emerged. The team explains how they measure success through rigorous lab testing at the University of Miami, evaluating strength, durability, workability, and long-term carbon storage. We also explore what large-scale, real-world application could look like, from infrastructure and buildings to broader adoption within the construction industry.

The conversation turns toward what's next: scaling the research, refining the material, and moving closer to real-world deployment. The team shares how the $25,000 VISTA Award grant will directly support advanced testing, materials optimization, and the next phase of development needed to bring this solution closer to market.

Then comes the moment no one saw coming. The interview was presented as a screening with "finalists." At the end, host Shannon Maganiezin reveals the truth. This team isn't just in the running; they are the 2026 VoLo VISTA Award Winners. The episode closes with a raw, joyful reaction that captures the heart of climate innovation, young leaders doing serious science, rooted in place, and driven by the belief that better solutions are possible.

This episode is a reminder that the future of climate solutions is already being built in university labs, by students who refuse to accept the status quo, and by ideas bold enough to turn algae into carbon-negative concrete.

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February 2026 | Season 6, Episode 131

The Road after COP30 Starts in the Ocean

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we explore why the future of climate action, food security, and biodiversity is inseparable from the ocean. The conversation centers on the growing recognition that fish, seaweed, and other aquatic foods are not just economic resources, but climate-smart nutrition solutions with an outsized role in building resilient food systems.

Our guest is Karly Kelso, Acting Senior Director of Global Ocean Strategies at the Environmental Defense Fund. Karly sits at the intersection of food, climate, and ocean policy, leading EDF's global aquatic foods work and serving as Secretariat for the Aquatic Blue Foods Coalition. She works closely with governments, civil society, the private sector, and UN climate processes to ensure aquatic foods are embedded in global climate and food policy conversations. With more than fifteen years at EDF, her work has helped shape sustainable fisheries management and ocean resilience efforts worldwide, including oversight of EDF's fisheries initiatives in India.

The conversation reflects on a rare moment of global alignment in 2025, when major international convenings on ocean, climate, and biodiversity finally converged around a shared narrative. For the first time, aquatic foods emerged not as a side topic, but as a central solution linking climate mitigation, human nutrition, livelihoods, and ecosystem health. Karly explains why this alignment felt different, and how it opened the door for more integrated, systems-level thinking.

We also dig into the growing momentum to recognize "blue foods" as a climate solution. Fish and seaweed provide high-quality protein and essential micronutrients with a significantly smaller climate footprint than most land-based foods. Yet, as countries look to scale aquatic foods in future food systems, Karly emphasizes that equity must remain core, ensuring coastal communities, small-scale fishers, and Indigenous Peoples benefit, rather than repeating patterns of industrial exploitation.

A major focus of the episode is the deep ocean, particularly mesopelagic fish, a group of midwater species that most people have never heard of, yet which play a critical role in moving carbon from the ocean surface to the deep sea and supporting marine food webs. Karly explains why these species are essential to climate regulation and why growing interest in harvesting them for fishmeal and fish oil raises serious red flags. Drawing lessons from past ocean exploitation, she outlines why scientists and organizations like EDF are urging caution.

Despite major data gaps about the deep ocean, EDF and partners successfully advanced IUCN Motion 035 to protect mesopelagic ecosystem integrity. Karly walks us through why acting now, before unregulated fishing begins, is so important, and how precautionary protections can safeguard climate benefits while science catches up.

We close with a grounded discussion on agency and accountability: what consumers and voters can actually do to protect the ocean, support science-based decision-making, and push for food systems that are both climate-smart and fair. This episode makes one thing clear: The road after COP30 doesn't just run through land and policy halls. It starts in the ocean.

Learn more about Blue Foods:

https://aquaticbluefood.org/

https://fisherysolutionscenter.edf.org/resources/aquatic-blue-food-coalition

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In this episode of the Climate Correction™ Podcast, we're joined by Leneita Fix, founding leader and executive director of The Reef Institute, one of Florida and the Caribbean's most important hubs for coral rescue, restoration, and ocean literacy. Leneita shares how The Reef Institute's groundbreaking Rescue to Reef model is transforming the future of coral conservation through a full-spectrum approach that includes emergency rescues, long-term holding and biobanking, indoor coral spawning, juvenile rearing, and strategic outplanting back into the wild. With more than 8,000 corals from 28 Caribbean species under their care, the organization is safeguarding genetic diversity while supporting scalable, community-driven restoration efforts across the region.

Leneita breaks down the surprising biology and physiology of corals. Most people don't know that corals are animals whose "gut health" exists on the outside of their bodies. She explains why the biodiversity of a reef is inseparable from the survival of both stony reef-building corals and soft corals. She walks us through the world of coral reproduction, including IVF and land-based spawning, and shares what it takes to raise juvenile corals strong enough for outplanting in a warming, increasingly acidic ocean.

Together, we explore why coral reefs are essential not only for marine ecosystems but for human life. As carbon pollution overwhelms the ocean's ability to absorb it, reefs face compounding threats, from heat-induced bleaching to stronger wave energy that breaks down weakened structures. Leneita connects the dots between reef decline, coastal vulnerability, ocean oxygen production, and the health of life on land, reminding us that the ocean's stability is inseparable from our own.

This inspiring conversation highlights the urgent need for bold, collaborative conservation and the hope found in community-centered stewardship. Leneita's leadership illuminates how science, education, and local partnerships can rebuild resilience from the seafloor up.

Tune in for a powerful look at the interconnectedness of everything in the ocean and why restoring coral reefs is an essential step toward a livable future for all.

Links from the Show:

Connect with our Guest: https://www.reefinstitute.org/

Watch the Peanut Island Mini-Documentary by Walker Wildlife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIZLW0oK-h8

The Reef Institute Facility Update (2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvPpecrRl5I&t=10s The Coral Tipping Point (Article): https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/13/coral-reefs-ice-sheets-amazon-rainforest-tipping-point-global-heating-scientists-report Functional Extinction of Acropora Species (Research Paper): https://www.science.org/doi/abs/10.1126/science.adx7825

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In this special holiday episode of Climate Correction Podcast, we welcome Dr. Pablo Ribeiro Dias, co-founder and chief technology officer at SOLARCYCLE, a pioneering, tech-driven recycling company producing sustainable, domestic materials at scale for the solar industry. Dr. Dias is a world-renowned researcher in solar PV module and e-waste recycling technologies. He leads innovation in high-value, low-cost recycling processes that are shaping the future of renewable energy.

With dual PhDs from UFRGS (Brazil) and Macquarie University (Australia), and a master's in photovoltaics recycling, Dr. Dias has authored seminal papers, book chapters, and multiple patents that advance the field of photovoltaic recycling. His research and thought leadership have been featured in The Guardian, Cosmos, PV Tech and Solar Power World. In 2023, Business Insider named him among its Climate Action 30, which recognizes thirty global leaders building real climate solutions.

As we close the year, Dr. Dias shares insights from his new book, Climate Changed: The Science of Sustainability and How Each of Us Can Do Our Part. The book is a perfect stocking stuffer for the climate-conscious reader. He invites us to reimagine sustainability through systems thinking, circular design and a regenerative mindset that scales solutions without sacrificing justice or humanity.

Key Points:

Climate change isn't a mystery. It's a systems problem. We can redesign our economic, energy, and material systems to be regenerative rather than extractive.
Sustainability = Systems + Scale, leaving nobody out of the equation. True sustainability ensures scalability without exploitation.
Circular economy ≠ recycling. It's about reimagining products and industries for repair, reuse, and reintegration.
Individual action multiplies change. When people act collectively, through voting, investing, and innovating, the impact compounds.
Hope is a discipline, not a mood. The future remains unwritten, and data-driven optimism fuels transformation.
What does living sustainably in the 21st century really mean? It's about alignment across energy, agriculture, and materials to build a livable planet for all.

Episode Links:

pablodias.net

SOLARCYCLE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/solarcycle-inc/

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Show notes for this episode come from an article that has been republished with approval from the author, Carlos Roa. See the original article here.

As billions of garments end up in landfills each year, Catherine Valdivieso's SwapCo app makes sustainable fashion simple by helping users "swipe, match and swap" clothes while curbing overconsumption this holiday season

By Carlos Roa

According to Earth.org, the fashion industry produces more than 100 billion garments each year, and an estimated 92 million tons of them end up in landfills. That is the equivalent of a garbage truck full of clothes dumped every second.

The same source states that if nothing changes, that figure could rise to 134 million tons by the end of the decade, while the industry's carbon emissions are projected to increase by 50 percent by 2030.

To help reverse that trend, Catherine Valdivieso, CEO and founder of SwapCo, created an app designed to make sustainable fashion social, local, and easy. SwapCo works like a "dating app for fashion": users upload photos of their clothes, swipe to find matches, and connect with others to swap items in person. No packaging, no shipping, no waste.

With record levels of clothing waste worldwide, Valdivieso's work comes at a crucial time. As the holiday season approaches, her message is simple: slow down consumption and rediscover joy in conscious fashion choices.

"I wanted to show my kids that small actions matter," she said.

Catherine, what gave you the idea to create SwapCo?

It began as a personal wake-up call. I watched The True Cost, a documentary about the dark side of fast fashion, and I was shocked. It made me question my own habits. I tried renting clothes, but everything came wrapped in plastic and shipped across the country. It just didn't feel sustainable. I thought, what if there was a local, people-driven alternative? That's how SwapCo was born.

You've mentioned that your children inspired you to pursue this mission.

Absolutely. I think about the world they'll inherit, one where climate challenges and waste are daily realities. I wanted to set an example. SwapCo is my way of showing them that small, individual actions can create meaningful change when multiplied by millions.

Every year, 92 million tons of textile waste are generated worldwide. In the U.S. alone, the average consumer discards 81.5 pounds of clothing, about 2,150 pieces per second nationwide. When you hear numbers like that, what goes through your mind?

It's staggering. But it also gives me hope. If we can extend the life of garments through systems like SwapCo, we can dramatically reduce that mountain of waste. Clothes shouldn't be disposable; they should tell stories and live many lives.

Why do people find it so easy to throw clothes away?

Because fast fashion made it normal. We're used to buying cheap items, wearing them once or twice, and tossing them. Social media reinforces that; people don't want to repeat outfits. SwapCo flips that script. Instead of discarding clothes, you can give them a second life and get something "new to you" in return. It's fun, social, and sustainable.

For those who haven't tried it, how exactly does SwapCo work?

Imagine if Poshmark and Tinder had a baby. You upload photos of your clothes, swipe right or left to find a match, and when both people agree, you chat to arrange a local meet-up. There's no shipping, which means fewer emissions and more community interaction.

"We're changing how people see secondhand fashion"

Some people still see used clothes as old or low-quality. How are you changing that mindset?

By reframing the experience. When you open SwapCo, you see beautiful, trendy items, treasures waiting for new stories. It's about style, not sacrifice. And because you're connecting with real people, swapping becomes social and meaningful.

We've seen incredible stories. One student swapped an outfit for her first job interview, and she got the job. Others have made new friends at swap events. Some users even suggested expanding the app beyond fashion to books or sports gear. That sense of community is what drives me.

Beyond swapping, what sustainable habits do you personally follow?

I try to buy less, choose natural fabrics like cotton or linen, and mend or upcycle what I already own. I also share clothes with friends. The key is progress, not perfection. Small changes add up when we all do them.

"During the holidays, give experiences, not just things"

The holidays are approaching, a time when consumption spikes. How can people make it more sustainable?

It's all about intentionality. Instead of buying new, consider giving experiences, like a trip or a meal together, or secondhand gifts that tell a story. A pre-loved item can carry more meaning than something new from a store.

And what would you say to those who still want to enjoy fashion and gift-giving while being mindful?

Focus on creativity. Swap an outfit for your holiday party. Gift something with a story. Conscious fashion isn't about deprivation; it's about finding joy in choices that are better for people and the planet.

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What if clean energy wasn’t just about powering our homes, but about powering opportunity? My guest today believes renewable energy can be the bridge to economic justice, workforce empowerment, and a more inclusive future.

On this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, I’m joined by Erica Mackie, P.E., co-founder and Co-CEO of GRID Alternatives, the nonprofit that has turned solar into a tool for community transformation. From day one, Erica has led GRID’s growth into a national force—bringing renewable energy technology and job training directly to underserved communities. Along the way, she’s collected some of the most prestigious awards in environmental leadership, but her true focus is on impact: lowering energy bills, cutting carbon emissions, and opening doors to life-changing careers.

We’ll explore:

Why clean energy and gender equity are more connected than you think.
How GRID is doubling down on equity and inclusion even as those programs are being rolled back nationally.
The ways workforce training in renewable energy is creating wealth-building opportunities that ripple through entire communities.
Real stories of people whose lives have been changed when access to solar power and job training collided.
The data that proves GRID’s impact—from gigawatts installed to jobs created.
And what’s next: from localized solutions like transportation electrification to the bold plans GRID has for scaling across the country.

If you’ve ever wondered how renewable energy can move beyond rooftop panels and into the heart of social and economic justice—this conversation will open your eyes.

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In this episode of the Climate Correction™ Podcast, we open the door to a conversation typically held behind closed doors. I sit down with someone who has spent decades in the rooms where financial decisions are made and where the impact of climate change is becoming impossible to ignore.

Our guest is Steven M. Rothstein, the founding managing director of the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets. Steven brings more than 40 years of leadership across public and private sectors, with experience spanning local to global levels of government, nonprofit boards, and philanthropic coalitions. His work today focuses on transforming the financial systems that underpin our economy to address the climate crisis head-on.

In this candid recording, Steven and I discuss the mounting pressures facing the insurance industry and the communities already paying the price for climate inaction. He shares insight on the bold opportunities available if capital is moved in the right direction.

We start with the hard truth: in 2024 alone, there were 27 billion-dollar weather disasters in the U.S., causing more than $182 billion in damages. And yet, only 29% of the largest insurers have disclosed measurable climate targets. That gap between awareness and accountability costs lives, livelihoods, and local economies. One in 13 homeowners in the U.S. is now uninsured. An estimated $1.6 trillion in assets are exposed due to insurance gaps.

Steven outlines a path forward. From Ceres’ 10-point plan for insurers to shift from reactive claims-paying to proactive risk prevention to the $8 trillion investment potential insurers hold to fund climate solutions, the message is clear: The insurance industry has the power to shape our future.

We also explore how AI, climate scenario analysis and forward-looking risk modeling can give insurers a competitive edge. And we ask: Where does the government come in? Steven makes the case for a federal climate risk reinsurance program, stating that if private insurers pull out of high-risk areas, we need public protections designed to endure, not disappear with every election cycle.

This is a conversation for homeowners, policymakers, and every person who’s ever paid an insurance premium. It’s about rethinking the system and empowering it to build resilience, not just reacting to ruin.

🔗 Explore Ceres’ insurance research and resources at ceres.org/accelerator/insurance

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In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we’re joined by Lewis Pugh, the UN Patron of the Oceans, endurance swimmer, and founder of the Lewis Pugh Foundation. He joins us for an inspiring conversation about courage, the climate, and the power of the human spirit.

Lewis is known for his record-setting swims in the world’s most extreme environments, from the North Pole to Antarctica and the icy waters near Mount Everest. Through his daring expeditions, he has brought global attention to the urgent need for ocean conservation, helping secure protection for more than 3.5 million square kilometers of marine habitat.

Recorded just after his highly anticipated 2025 JAWS 50th Anniversary Swim off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, this episode captures Lewis in a moment of reflection and deep motivation. He shares how he became both a swimmer and an advocate, the physical and emotional toll of long-distance swims in fragile ocean ecosystems, and what this latest mission means to him personally and for world leaders. We explore the shifting state of our oceans, what he’s learned from swimming alongside nature’s most powerful predators, and how he mentally prepares for uncertainty and danger in open water.

This episode isn’t just about adventure. It’s about action. Lewis reminds us that ocean health is human health, and we all have a role to play in protecting the blue heart of our planet.

🔗 Learn more at lewispughfoundation.org and get involved in the fight for the future of our oceans.

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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we’re joined by award-winning filmmaker Ashley Stokes, whose work stands at the intersection of storytelling, environmental consciousness, and emotional honesty. Ashley recently completed Good Natured, a powerful and personal documentary that invites viewers into her journey to understand the state of our planet and to find beauty, connection, and courage amid the uncertainty.

Introduced to us by our friends at WEDU PBS in Tampa Bay, Ashley brings a fresh and deeply human perspective to the climate conversation. Through intimate interviews with conservationists, innovators, and everyday environmental heroes, Good Natured shows us how climate action doesn’t come in one shape or size. In fact, Ashley emphasizes the idea that the diversity of climate solutions is not only natural, it’s essential.

Ashley shares how a quote from environmental activist and author Joanna Macy became the heartbeat of the film and the inspiration behind her journey:

“When we face the darkness of our time, openly and together, we tap deep reserves of strength. The gateway of despair opens to belonging. We think despair condemns us to isolation because it seems so taboo in our culture. But as we find, again and again, what despair reveals is the depth of our caring. We hurt because we care. We are liberated because at the heart of our despair is our love for the world and our love for life itself.”

This perspective allows emotional honesty to guide action and is central to Ashley’s direction. Rather than bypass the heaviness of climate grief, she invites us to feel it together. It’s in our shared vulnerability that we reconnect to ourselves, to one another, and to the Earth.

Throughout the conversation, Ashley reflects on the healing power of community, the wisdom of nature, and the importance of reconnecting with both in our search for meaning and direction. Good Natured serves as a reminder that fear alone doesn’t shape the future; creativity, love, and collective resilience do.

Whether you’re deeply involved in climate action or just starting to explore your role, Ashley’s insights will leave you encouraged, grounded, and more connected to the story we all share.

🎥 Watch Good Natured now at wedu.org/goodnatured

📊 Discussed: Pew Research on Americans’ emotional responses to climate change

🌿 Explored: Emotional resilience, nature as teacher, diverse pathways to climate action

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In this special episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, host Shannon Maganiezin welcomes Thais Lopez Vogel, co-founder of VoLo Foundation, and TV host Zay Harding to celebrate the launch of The Visioneers with Zay Harding, now airing on CBS WKND and CBS.com. This groundbreaking new show is produced by Hearst Media Production Group in exclusive partnership with VoLo Foundation.

They dive into the inspiration behind the show, which spotlights extraordinary individuals and communities leading the way toward a more sustainable future. Thais and Zay share how powerful storytelling can spark real-world change, and why now is the perfect moment to amplify innovation, resilience, and hope.

Highlights from The Visioneers include:

Learn how oysters filter murky water in real time, and why it matters
Meet the 12-year-old prodigy revolutionizing tornado monitoring and alerts
Explore the sunny science behind surfing
Learn how a European city committed to clean energy is now profiting from it

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Tune in to Climate Correction™ - Changing Hearts and Minds with The CLEO Institute, an engaging panel discussion recorded live and featuring esteemed climate advocates Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Nicole Gazo, and Ellen Siegel, moderated by Shannon Maganiezin. This session explores effective strategies for transforming public perception and fostering community engagement in climate action.

Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Executive Director of The CLEO Institute, shares her experience in climate advocacy and education, emphasizing how grassroots movements are crucial for driving policy change. Nicole Gazo, a passionate youth activist, offers valuable insights into mobilizing younger generations and underscores the role of education in raising climate awareness. Ellen Siegel, recognized for her work in community resilience, discusses practical approaches to building sustainable and adaptive communities. Shannon Maganiezin expertly guides the conversation, covering both the challenges and opportunities in shifting public attitudes toward climate issues.

This episode delivers actionable insights and inspiring stories that showcase the power of informed, united communities in creating meaningful environmental change. Tune in to learn from the experiences and lessons shared by these dynamic leaders in the climate space.

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Talking Climate Across the Aisle with Kathleen Biggins, Founder of C-Change Conversations

In this episode, we’re joined by Kathleen Biggins, founder and president of C-Change Conversations, a nonprofit committed to fostering non-partisan, science-based conversations about climate change. Kathleen shares her journey from journalism and healthcare to climate communication and how she and her bipartisan team developed the acclaimed C-Change Primer—an accessible, apolitical introduction to climate science that’s been presented to over 20,000 people across 32 states.

We explore why bridging political divides is essential for meaningful climate action, how to talk about climate change around the kitchen table, and ways to engage skeptics using shared values like health, safety, and economic well-being. Kathleen also shares personal stories and examples from the Primer series that inspire understanding and action—even in the most polarized spaces. With a 90%+ consensus rate across audiences, C-Change proves that inclusive, solutions-oriented conversations can move the needle.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to talk climate without the conflict.

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In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we welcome back Chris Castro, Founding Director, Executive Vice President, and Chief Sustainability Officer at Climate First Bank. Chris has spent his career advancing sustainability, clean energy, and climate action at every level—from local government to federal leadership and now in the private sector.

Joining us just days after leaving his post as Chief of Staff for the Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) at the U.S. Department of Energy, Chris reflects on his work managing a $16 billion portfolio of grants and technical assistance to help states, tribes, and communities transition to a 100% carbon-free future.

We revisit his first Climate Correction appearance and examine how the climate landscape has evolved since then. Chris offers a behind-the-scenes look at his role in the Biden-Harris Administration, the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and its long-term implications. He discusses the risks and opportunities for climate policy, sustainable business, and investment under new leadership as political tides shift.

Chris highlights the private sector’s crucial role in driving climate solutions beyond government action. Finally, he shares his vision for the future and how listeners can stay engaged in the fight against climate change. Don’t miss this timely and insightful conversation!

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In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we’re excited to welcome Tonmoy Ghosh, a Master’s student in the Department of Civil Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida. Tonmoy’s journey into environmental engineering began with a deep passion for improving the quality of our environment and leaving a better planet for future generations.

Tonmoy shares his inspiration for pursuing environmental research, particularly his focus on identifying environmental challenges and exploring sustainable engineering solutions. His dedication has led him to develop an innovative project titled “Use of Low-Cost Sensors for Addressing Environmental Justice.” This project measures air pollutants using affordable sensors to promote equity and accessibility in environmental monitoring—breaking barriers for underserved communities.

As the winner of VoLo Foundation’s prestigious VISTA Award, Tonmoy is being recognized for his leadership in Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Action in climate solutions. His University will receive a $10,000 grant to advance his project and further its impact in the fight against climate change.

Tune in to hear Tonmoy discuss:

• How his project was inspired and developed.

• The critical environmental challenges it addresses.

• Its potential impact on communities and the environment.

• How he plans to use the $10,000 VISTA grant to further his mission.

Tonmoy will be presenting on the main stage at the 2025 Climate Correction Conference, hosted at The Celeste Hotel in Orlando, FL, on March 12-13, 2025. Be sure to grab your tickets at volofoundation.org/https://volofoundation.org/climate-correction/ and join us for this inspiring event.

Episode Highlights:

• Tonmoy’s vision for a more equitable approach to monitoring and measuring environmental pollution.

• Why low-cost sensors are game-changers for addressing environmental justice.

• The importance of fostering innovation and sustainability in the fight against climate change.

Don’t miss this insightful conversation about actionable solutions to climate issues and the inspiring story of one individual making a significant impact!

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In this compelling episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we sit down with Nathaniel Keohane, President of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES), to explore the current state of the climate crisis and the opportunities that lie ahead.

Nat kicks off by addressing the alarming climate records set over the past 18 months, from unprecedented global temperature increases to devastating weather events like hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as wildfires causing smoky skies across the Northeast. He paints a sobering picture of the impacts we’re already experiencing and the urgency for immediate action.

Despite political challenges, Nat offers a hopeful perspective, highlighting the growing momentum behind clean energy. He shares insights into the economic benefits of clean energy tax credits, the importance of streamlining permitting processes for renewable infrastructure, and the critical alignment of trade policies with climate goals.

Fresh from COP29 in Baku, Nat reflects on the optimistic energy at the conference, fueled by businesses embracing the low-carbon transition. However, he also explores the challenges posed by the potential U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and what that could mean for international climate collaboration.

Nat also unpacks the transformative potential of voluntary carbon markets. He discusses how these markets can mobilize climate finance, ensure the integrity of carbon credits, and support corporate climate commitments, especially in addressing Scope 3 emissions and deforestation.

Finally, Nat emphasizes the importance of building resilience to climate impacts, sharing examples of what companies are doing to protect their communities and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Whether you’re a climate advocate, policy enthusiast, or just curious about where we stand in the fight against climate change, this episode is packed with expert insights and actionable hope for a sustainable future.

Tune in to hear Nat’s vision for a cleaner, more resilient world!

Links:

• Nathaniel Keohane’s TED Talk: A new economic model for protecting tropical forests

• C2ES: Center for Climate and Energy Solutions

• Nat’s latest blog post: How a new twist on carbon credits could help unlock climate finance

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In this episode of the Climate Correction podcast, we are excited to feature Stanley Wang as part of our Summer Youth Activist series. Stanley, a recent graduate of William & Mary with a major in Economics and a minor in Mathematics, shares his journey from college volunteer to anti-poverty advocate in Boston. Drawing on his background in the Citizens Climate Lobby as well as the Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement, Wang offers insightful perspectives on the importance of bipartisan cooperation and the critical role of youth in advancing environmental economics. Tune in to learn about his experiences, the state of the carbon tax movement, and how you can get involved in making a positive impact on climate policy.

Show Notes

Guest: Stanley Wang

Series: Summer Youth Activist

Episode Highlights:

How Things Started: Stanley discusses his initial involvement in climate activism during his college years.
Opportunity and Perceived Need:
The bipartisan agreement among youth, economists, and academics on carbon taxes.
The lack of awareness about carbon taxes and feasible directions in youth activism.
The bipartisan appeal of the Carbon Fee and Dividend initiative.
How We Are Different: An exploration of what sets the Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement apart from other environmental initiatives.
Values/Theory of Action: Understanding the core values and theoretical foundations that drive the movement.
State of the Movement: A look at the progress made so far and current efforts within the movement.
How Viewers Can Get Involved: Practical steps for listeners to take action and support the cause.

Additional Resources:

Instagram: Follow us at @carbonfeeanddividend.
Website: Visit cfdmovement.org for more information.
Write to Congress: Encourage legislative action at bit.ly/writecongresshere.
Merchandise: Support the movement by purchasing stickers, t-shirts, and more at cfdmovement.org/merch.
Join Us: Students can become part of the initiative at cfdmovement.org/join.

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Climate Correction Podcast – How the Skies Are Changing

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we explore the evolving skies and their impact on air travel, featuring firsthand insights from experienced pilot Anthony Giuffre. As climate change intensifies, so do its effects on aviation. Anthony shares his observations of increasing turbulence, the need for longer runways, and the rising challenges that pilots face due to warming temperatures.

The conversation delves into the direct relationship between climate change and air travel, highlighting how rising temperatures are causing more frequent and severe turbulence. Anthony also discusses the aviation industry's ongoing efforts to adapt, including the development of sustainable aviation fuels and the push towards electrification. However, skepticism remains about the viability of biofuels and other emerging solutions.

Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how climate change is altering the very skies we fly in, leading to increased operational costs, changes in airport infrastructure, and more unpredictable weather patterns. Join us as we navigate these turbulent times and explore the necessary steps to ensure safer and more sustainable air travel for the future.

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Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays with Ernie Shea

In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we dive into the Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays initiative with Ernie Shea, President of Solutions from the Land. The conversation underscores the critical role of sustainable agriculture in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and preserving Florida’s aquatic resources.

Ernie and Thais emphasize that modern agriculture must go beyond just food and fiber production. They highlight the need for farmer-led leadership to be at the forefront of policy changes and the importance of valuing and compensating farmers for the ecosystem services they provide. The discussion also focuses on the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address land fragmentation, protect water resources, and foster trust between farmers and the wider community.

Listeners will learn about actionable steps being taken to support sustainable farming practices, the formation of coalitions to advocate for policy changes, and the opportunities to engage with and support ongoing projects through the Solutions from the Land initiative. Join us to explore how healthy farms can lead to healthy bays and a healthier planet.

Links:

Report PDF: https://www.solutionsfromtheland.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SfL-HealthyFarms-HealthyBays_FL-online.pdf

About the Report: https://www.solutionsfromtheland.org/blog/florida-healthy-farms-healthy-bays-initiative-releases-new-report/

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Podcast Description: Welcome to Climate Correction, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to the climate crisis. In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Brodie, the visionary founder of Rain. Since its inception in 2019, Rain has been at the forefront of using autonomous technology to tackle one of the most pressing climate challenges: wildfires. Max shares the inspiration behind Rain's groundbreaking wildfire mission autonomy system, which aims to dramatically reduce response times and prevent small ignitions from becoming catastrophic fires. He delves into the growing severity of wildfires and their devastating impact on lives, economies, and the environment. We also explore how Rain’s cutting-edge technology is poised to revolutionize wildfire response and management. Join us for a deep dive into how innovation and technology can create a safer, more sustainable future.

Show Notes: 1. Introduction to Maxwell Brodie and his company, Rain - Background on Max's career and his commitment to creating positive social outcomes. - Overview of Rain's mission and its founding in 2019.

Inspiration Behind Rain - Max discusses the motivations and challenges that led to the creation of Rain. - The increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters, particularly wildfires.
The Problem of Wildfires - Statistics on recent wildfire impacts, including economic damage and loss of life. - The role of wildfires in reversing climate progress and increasing greenhouse gas emissions.
Technological Solutions and Rain’s Approach - How Rain's autonomous aircraft can pre-position in high-risk areas for rapid response. - The importance of early detection and quick suppression in managing wildfires.
Autonomous Technology and Its Benefits - Enhancing operational safety and efficiency in wildfire response. - Reducing pilot workload and increasing situational awareness through autonomy.
Successful Demonstrations and Future Prospects - Details on Rain's collaboration with Sikorsky and successful autonomous Black Hawk helicopter tests. - The potential for scaling these solutions to provide significant economic and environmental benefits.
Reasons for Optimism - The economic and societal benefits of reducing wildfire response times. - The vision for a future where catastrophic wildfires are prevented, and forest management is improved.
Conclusion - Max’s hopeful outlook for the future and the role of technology in mitigating wildfire risks. - Final thoughts on the importance of continued innovation and support for climate solutions.

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Today's guest is Sofia Leon, Climate Innovation and Fundraising Lead for The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter. She joined the organization in 2017 and splits her time between the philanthropy and climate strategy teams. She is the critical leader and relationship builder in connecting donors and partners with the TNC staff, related to the Florida chapter's climate and fundraising efforts. She manages the Miami Council, which is an advisory group made up of professionals who catalyze climate innovation in Miami. She recently helped produce a groundbreaking new study on the economic impact of decarbonizing Florida.

The overall goal of the study is to dispel the myth that decarbonization will cost Floridians more than it will benefit us.

Net Zero Power Systems and a Net Zero Economy will allow Florida to prosper, driving continued progress and growth for generations to come.
Report offers a positive vision for Florida’s short- and long-term future: Florida will continue to grow as a hub for energy and manufacturing sector, a national thought-leader in technology and engineering and a profitable place for investors and innovators to start companies, expand ideas and collaborate.
Florida is already making progress and continued investments will have positive long term and short-term impacts.
Continued energy investments will create higher-paying jobs, offering boundless opportunities for workers of all skills and education levels.
Lower consumer costs and better opportunities afforded by decarbonization will catalyze increased consumer spending, including in-state economic activity.

Here is a piece of news about it: https://floridapolitics.com/archives/664839-report-net-zero-is-possible-and-good-for-economic-growth/#:~:text=Economic%20decarbonization%20in%20Florida%20under,could%20redirect%20into%20other%20sectors.

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Welcome to the second episode of our Youth Activist Series on the Climate Correction Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Sean Schrader, a 22-year-old from Clearwater, Florida, joining us. Sean is in the final year of his MBA program at the University of South Florida and has been deeply involved in sustainability efforts throughout the Tampa Bay region. Sean has served as the District Office Manager for former US Congressman Charlie Crist, who was a guest on our show in 2022. Additionally, Sean led sustainability initiatives as the Campus Governor at USF St. Petersburg, including the installation of a WATERGOAT device in the St. Petersburg marina, recognized by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research.

In our conversation, Sean shares his journey and the decisions that have guided his clear personal mission in sustainability and community involvement. He discusses how his passion for sustainable development began with the Millennium Fellowship and emphasizes the importance of local action in practicing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sean also highlights the significance of storytelling in climate advocacy, helping others understand the challenges we face. He introduces his project focused on promoting sustainable practices during the holiday season, aiming to reduce waste from gift wrapping and excess food.

Sean offers insights into overcoming roadblocks and provides practical advice for students and young adults looking to get involved in climate activism. He stresses the power of taking small steps to create significant change in our environmental footprint and shares his hope for a future where people worldwide are more conscious of their impact on the planet. Join us as Sean Schrader shares his experiences, insights, and actionable advice for making a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change. This episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips for anyone looking to contribute to a sustainable future. Tune in now to the Climate Correction Podcast!

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Welcome to the Climate Correction Podcast! Today marks the first episode of our special series highlighting motivated and effective youth activists who are smart, hungry for change, and dedicated to growing up in healthy, hospitable environments. Our guest today is Sofia Arnau, a 17-year-old junior at Miami Palmetto Senior High School and a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability. As Vice President of the Miami Youth Climate Summit, Sofia leads efforts to raise awareness and mobilize youth for climate action. She is also the Consulting Director for Turtle Team, protecting local wildlife, and a Historian for the Science National Honor Society. Sofia’s dedication extends to creating TerraServe, a climate organization fostering community-based environmental projects in Miami. Join us as Sofia shares her journey, discusses overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome, and offers advice on getting started in climate activism. Sofia’s inspiring mission is to create a sustainable future and inspire others to follow their passions.

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Splitting Water: All About Hydrogen with Tianyi Sun, EDF

Dr. Tianyi Sun is a climate scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund. This nonpartisan, nonprofit organization relies on science and economics to tackle climate change and other pressing environmental issues of our day. Tianyi holds a Ph.D. in Climate Dynamics from the University of Texas at Austin and did her undergraduate studies in Atmospheric Sciences at Nanjing University, China. Her work at EDF focuses on the impacts of short-lived climate pollutants, such as methane and hydrogen. She explores how their emissions and mitigation affect the climate system and the role of short-lived gases in net zero emissions pathways. She also leads EDF’s hydrogen science work on hydrogen emissions measurements and their climate implications.

Dr. Sun walks us through a very helpful Hydrogen 101. Learn why hydrogen is the new rising star in the climate mitigation world.

Hydrogen is emerging as a pivotal solution for climate mitigation, offering both promise and challenges. Its versatility as a clean energy carrier enables decarbonization across transportation, industry, and power generation sectors. Utilizing green hydrogen produced from renewable sources reduces carbon emissions significantly. Benefits include zero emissions, energy storage capabilities, and fostering energy independence.

However, challenges loom, notably regarding cost, scalability, and infrastructure development. Risks encompass safety concerns, primarily related to hydrogen's flammability and transportation hazards. Addressing these challenges demands concerted efforts in technological advancement, policy support, and investment. Hydrogen stands as a potent ally in combating climate change, albeit with caveats requiring careful navigation.

Learn more here:

EDF’s 2022 award-winning paper on the climate implications of hydrogen: https://www.edf.org/blog/2022/03/07/hydrogen-climate-solution-leaks-must-be-tackled
EDF’s latest study on the implications of overlooked factors in climate assessments of hydrogen Statement: https://www.edf.org/media/hydrogen-could-have-much-bigger-climate-impact-most-estimates-study-shows
Link to the full study: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.3c09030

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In the quest to mitigate climate change, transitioning industries to zero-carbon practices stands out as a paramount challenge. In this episode of the Climate Correction podcast, we delve into this crucial topic with Jeff Rissman, Senior Director of Industry Program at Energy Innovation. Rissman, with his extensive background in environmental science and policy, provides valuable insights into the complexities and opportunities inherent in this transition. At the heart of our discussion is exploring what the zero-carbon industry entails and why it's imperative for combating climate change. We examine the diverse sectors within the industry and their significant contributions to carbon emissions, highlighting the urgent need for decarbonization.

Throughout the conversation, Rissman illuminates the challenges faced by industries in adopting zero-carbon practices, from technological limitations to regulatory hurdles. Yet, amidst these challenges lie vast opportunities for innovation and economic growth. By embracing sustainable technologies and fostering collaboration between industry, academia, and government, we can pave the way for a more sustainable and prosperous future. Policy and regulation play a pivotal role in driving this transition, and Rissman underscores the importance of effective policies and strategies to incentivize sustainable industry practices worldwide.

He emphasized the critical role of renewable energy in powering the zero-carbon industry and the necessity of collective action to accelerate progress. As we navigate the complexities of this transition, it's crucial to remain committed to collaboration and innovation. Together, we can chart a path toward a zero-carbon industry and achieve sustainable prosperity for future generations.

We heard an exciting announcement in the episode. Jeffrey Rissman has just released his new book, "Zero Carbon Industry: Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity." Available now on Amazon and Columbia University Press (link below), this book delves deeper into the strategies and technologies needed to drive the transition to a zero-carbon industry.

As a special offer for our listeners, enjoy a 20% discount on zerocarbonindustry.com. Let's continue working together to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.

Show links and speaker bio:

ZeroCarbonIndustry.com

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JEFFREY RISSMAN is the senior director of the industry program at Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy think tank. His work focuses on technologies and politics to achieve net zero industrial greenhouse gas emissions. He is the co-author of Designing Climate Solutions: A Policy Guide for Low-Carbon Energy (2018).

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VISTA Award Presentation- Evaluation of Plant Varieties for Green Roofs in South Florida

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Green roofs are innovative roofing systems that support plant growth on buildings. They replace traditional roofing materials with a layer of soil for vegetation, offering various benefits such as mitigating the heat island effect, reducing stormwater runoff and sequestering carbon. However, implementing green roofs in the challenging climate of Miami and South Florida is a formidable task due to high humidity, extreme heat, desiccating winds, and hurricanes. The urgency is underscored by Miami's ranking as the third-worst Urban Heat Island Effect city in the US. The intensity of the problem is evident by the recent appointment of the world's first Chief Heat Officer for Miami-Dade County, underlining the severity of Miami's Urban Heat Island Effect. This problem affects residents, and addressing it through greening the city, including green roofs, is crucial. This project aims to recommend resilient plant species for South Florida green roofs, focusing on their carbon sequestration capabilities and reducing the urban heat island effect. This initiative's significance lies in mitigating climate change effects, fostering sustainable urban ecosystems, reducing carbon footprints, enhancing biodiversity, and improving urban well-being. Recognizing the urgent need for climate solutions, the project seeks to provide actionable insights for addressing South Florida's pressing climate issues.

Speakers

Ivan Oyege, Florida International University , Ph.D. Candidate
Priyanka Belbase, Florida International University, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Moses Kiwanuka, Florida International University, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Jordan Prats, Florida International University , Ph.D Candidate

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Empowering Youth for Climate Action: Community Solutions in Action

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This panel will focus on the vital role of youth in implementing effective climate solutions within their communities. As the group who is most impacted by climate issues, yet having contributed the least to the problem, centering the voices of youth climate leaders is critical for equity. Highlighting the urgency of climate change, youth climate advocates will share their perspectives on the climate crisis and provide an overview of their climate initiatives to combat environmental challenges at the local level. From mangrove restoration to community gardens, the panel will showcase a range of grassroots efforts led by passionate young activists. Panelists will discuss the challenges youth face in mobilizing communities, emphasizing the need for collaboration with local stakeholders, educational institutions, and government bodies. They will also highlight the role of educational programs such as the FXB Climate Advocates program and others to support emerging leaders in their climate endeavors.

Speakers

Karina Weinstein, FXB, Program Strategy and Innovation Director
Sofia Arnau, TerraServe, Inc., Founder & President
Avi Gulati, FXB USA Climate Advocates

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WWF Presents Food Waste Warriors: OCPS and South FL

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Join WWF's Food Waste Warriors team as they dive into their collaboration with K-12 school food waste leaders in 5 Orange County Public Schools and expand efforts to South Florida.

Speakers

Mary Chandler, World Wildlife Fund, Food Waste Warriors
Dan St Onge, OCPS
Elaine Fiore, Broward Schools

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Carbon credit markets are a key market-based solution for accelerating global climate progress while restoring nature and creating a more just world. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) supports effective carbon pricing across the global economy; however, it will take years to build political support in countries across the world. Yet, to meet global climate goals, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) calls for urgent progress today. The goal is a 45% reduction in global emissions by 2030, which is equivalent to eliminating the annual emissions of the United Kingdom every week for the next seven years. In response, companies and governments are ramping up action in a race toward net-zero emissions by 2050.

There is a massive ambition gap between the current pace of decarbonization and the pace needed to reach net zero by 2050. While carbon markets are a key tool in helping close this ambition gap, they have also been subject to criticism. In this session, TNC Managing Director of Carbon Markets Cam Moore will discuss why carbon credit markets are essential to closing the ambition gap, the urgent need to build a carbon markets Version 2.0; and the potential for this enhanced approach to create a cleaner, greener, and more just world.

Speakers * Campbell Moore, The Nature Conservancy, Managing Director, Global Carbon Markets * Sofia Leon, The Nature Conservancy , Climate Innovation & Fundraising Lead

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Reaching the Peak of the Summit: How Can Climate Events Create Change?

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Whether it’s COP, Climate Week NYC, or Earth Day, summits and convenings have become a major way to accelerate climate action. But how can we shift the focus from mere discussion to tangible action? Adam Lake gives his reflections on how climate events have changed since he joined Climate Group as Head of Climate Week NYC in 2018 and will discuss how grassroots campaigns, activists, and NGOs can better engage with key moments to push through more meaningful change. The session will also explore how to spot and avoid greenwashing, the importance of inclusivity, and how to create a big impact on a small budget.

Speakers

Adam Lake, Climate Group, Head of Engagement, North America
Alejandro Delgado, VoLo Foundation, Editor in Chief

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Florida's Climate Future: Sunshine State or Stormy Situation?

2:20 PM – 2:40 PM

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Florida families are already weathering the effects of climate change. Recognizing that knowledge is power, this panel will share stories of impact and showcase how this new tool can deepen understanding of how heat, flooding, and volatile energy costs risks vary and compound economic risk across their specific communities and what they can do to take charge of Florida's Climate Future.

Check out the tool: https://floridasclimatefuture.org/

Speakers

Dawn Shirreffs, Environmental Defense Fund , Florida Director
Claudia Navarro, WeCount!, Co-Executive Director
Jonathan Alingu, Central Florida Jobs With Justice, Co-Executive Director
Yoca Arditi Rocha, CLEO INSTITUTE, Executive Director

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Climate Correction™: What Does It Mean to Put a Price on Carbon?

This panel will discuss what it means to put a price on carbon, why this is important to drive climate action and provide insights into efforts being made in the U.S. and around the world by governments and businesses.

Speakers:

Angela Churie Kallhauge

Executive Vice President, Impact, Environmental Defense Fund

Angela Churie Kallhauge is the Executive Vice President, Impact at Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). Her work is focused on using inclusive processes and economic approaches to achieve ambitious climate solutions that deliver equitable benefits to people around the world. Angela joined EDF from the World Bank where she served as the head of the Secretariat of the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC) for five years. Before that she was at the Swedish Energy Agency where she worked for 14 years on climate change, energy and development issues. During her time at the Swedish Energy Agency, she worked on carbon market development issues, including portfolio development and capacity building in developing countries. She also served as the EU lead negotiator on adaptation and resilience issues under the UNFCCC for close to a decade and represented Sweden in the Adaptation Fund Board where she led the work on accreditation for direct access. Angela also draws experience from the International Renewable Energy Agency, where she spent a couple of years leading the work to develop a climate change work program that places renewable energy action as a key part of climate change strategies. Prior to her engagement at the Swedish Agency, Angela spent close to a decade working at the Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden and in Zimbabwe and Kenya with civil society organizations on climate, energy and development policy.

Dirk Forrister

IETA President and CEO

Dirk is the CEO of IETA, a business association of carbon market professionals dedicated to delivering the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement. IETA’s 330 member companies operate in every carbon market in the world. Dirk’s prior roles include Managing Director at Natsource, a 1.4 billion carbon fund management firm and Energy Director, Environmental Defense Fund. Earlier, he served as Chair of the White House Climate Change Taskforce in the Clinton Administration and as Assistant Secretary of Energy for Congressional Affairs.

Holly Pearen

Lead Counsel, Global Climate Cooperation, Environmental Defense Fund

Holly Pearen is Lead Counsel for EDF’s Global Climate Cooperation Team where she helps teams develop and execute legal and regulatory strategies to achieve climate objectives. Her work focuses on addressing price transparency and equity in voluntary carbon markets through tailored and predictable regulatory oversight and private law solutions. Prior to joining EDF Holly represented banking and financial clients in litigation involving natural resource assets and worked as an Attorney-Advisor for the Department of the Interior, Southwest Regional Office of the Solicitor. She has a J.D., with focus on Environmental Law from Lewis & Clark Law School, an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and studied at the London School of Economics.

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Welcome to Climate Correction™ 2024

WELCOME TO CLIMATE CORRECTION™ CONFERENCE 2024: BRIDGING SOLUTIONS, IGNITING CHANGE

On March 7-8, 2024, VoLo Foundation proudly hosted the 6th annual Climate Correction Conference in Orlando, FL. As the premier annual climate action conference in the U.S., this event focused on driving innovative solutions to address climate change.

“Bridging Solutions, Igniting Change” underscores the collaborative and proactive nature of Climate Correction. It highlights the importance of working together across disciplines and geographical boundaries to develop comprehensive solutions and, most importantly, to turn ideas into actionable change. Participants can expect a dynamic and engaging event that not only discusses the challenges posed by climate change but actively seeks to drive positive and transformative outcomes.

If you missed the live event, listen to all the main stage panels on the podcast!

Emcee: Irene Sans, Bilingual Meteorologist / Editorial Manager, Weather & Radar USA / Pelmorex

Welcome by: David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel, Founders of VoLo Foundation

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Dr. Mark Hyman, Ph.D., and David S. Vogel come together in this titillating conversation about the impacts of climate and environmental sustainability on human health. We cover topics such as regenerative agriculture, nutrition, animal protein - especially beef and cattle- increases in pollen- particularly PM2.5- and other air pollutants. As always, we take a solutions-focused approach to these issues. If you're seeking cutting-edge research for your health, this is the show for you.

Mark Hyman, MD is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, speaker, educator, and advocate in the field of Functional Medicine. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, founder and senior advisor of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, a fifteen-time New York Times best-selling author, and board president of clinical affairs at The Institute for Functional Medicine.

He is the founder and chairman of the Food Fix Campaign, dedicated to transforming our food and agriculture system through policy. Additionally, he is a co-founder and the chief medical officer of Function Health. Dr. Hyman also hosts one of the leading health podcasts, The Doctor’s Farmacy, with over 200 million downloads. Furthermore, he has an upcoming book release this summer called Young Forever Cookbook.

Dr. Hyman is a regular medical contributor to several television shows and networks, including CBS This Morning, Today, Good Morning America, The View, Fox, and CNN.

Young Forever Cookbook - releasing on June 4, 2024

The Doctor’s Farmacy

Social Media Links:

Instagram - @drmarkhyman
Facebook - @drmarkhyman
Twitter - @drmarkhyman

Website:

https://drhyman.com

David S. Vogel is a data scientist who has earned international recognition for his predictive modeling accuracy. He is a multi-winner of the prestigious KDD Cup and the Heritage Health Prize in 2013. As the founder and CEO of Voloridge Investment Management, LLC, an award-winning quantitative hedge fund, David has been expertly quoted in Bloomberg, Barron’s, and other publications on charitable and financial topics.

David is the co-founder, trustee, and chief scientist of VoLo Foundation. Through research funding and collaborations with top scientists, David applies his data modeling expertise to assist with cutting-edge research that has the potential to accelerate climate solutions, impact education, and optimize health to maximize longevity.

Moreover, David currently serves as a board member of the Environmental Defense Fund, JUST Capital, and Amplio. He is also involved with the Climate-Related Market Risk Subcommittee at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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VOLO FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE FAMILY ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO ACCELERATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL IMPACT BY SUPPORTING SCIENCE-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, ENHANCING EDUCATION, AND IMPROVING HEALTH. We believe that developing and sharing knowledge through facts and data accelerates positive global change. Through original research and analysis, and in collaboration with philanthropic and academic partners, we aim to enrich the lives of individuals, strengthen communities, and educate future generations. We track our progress using a variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches and we support programs that generate measurable, meaningful, and sustainable results.

Our Founders, David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel, have maintained a personal philanthropic portfolio for many years, largely comprised of public health and education programs. As they became more informed and noticed evident changes in the environment and climate, they set out to answer the hard questions by funding projects aimed at solving this major issue. In 2014, David and Thais formed VoLo Foundation. David, an MIT graduate, and Thais, a Venezuelan-born attorney, are the visionaries and heartbeat of VoLo. Together they built our team. They brought together some of the smartest brains and declared to put these top scientific minds to work.

In 2019, David and his team of experts took action to leverage the Foundation’s data science expertise to serve new purposes in the domain of health. Through the health research program, the team has extended their focus to longevity and wellness data in seeking new paths to reduce hallmarks of aging, prevent diseases, and improve wellness metrics.

Meet the VoLo Team - We are scientists, lawyers, philanthropic professionals, community leaders, and innovative thinkers. Half of us focus on quantifying research and results, while the other half engage with the community. We are deeply passionate about our planet's health and wellness and believe that data-driven research can accelerate change in our world. Please tune in to hear how VoLo has impacted members of our team. Meet the VoLo Team here: https://volofoundation.org/mission/

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Circular economy and the acceleration of carbon removal What do you know about circular economy and the magic of biochar?

A circular economy is an economic system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources. In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of each service life. This contrasts with the traditional linear economy model, which follows a "take-make-dispose" pattern.

The circular economy is based on several principles, including designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems. It encourages practices such as recycling, reuse, remanufacturing, and the use of renewable energy sources.

Biochar is a type of charcoal produced from biomass (organic matter) through pyrolysis, which involves heating the biomass without oxygen. Biochar is known for its potential benefits in agriculture, carbon sequestration, and soil improvement. When added to soil, biochar can enhance soil fertility, water retention, and nutrient availability. It also can sequester atmospheric carbon dioxide, helping mitigate climate change.

The "magic" of biochar lies in its ability to provide multiple environmental benefits simultaneously. By converting organic waste into biochar instead of letting it decompose, we not only avoid the release of greenhouse gases such as methane, but we also create a valuable soil amendment that can improve agricultural productivity and help restore degraded soils. This aligns with the principles of the circular economy by turning waste into a resource and promoting sustainable land management practices.

This episode breaks this down from an insider’s perspective.

Jason Dodier, Co-Founder of the GRAIN Ecosystem, is a visionary American business professional committed to revolutionizing carbon dioxide removal global project development through digitization, transparency, and increased access to capital. Based in New York City, he played a key role in advancing Energy as a Service microgrid in the U.S., notably contributing to the groundbreaking JFK's New Terminal One Microgrid.

Drawing from a rich and varied background encompassing operations, business development, marketing, and sales management, Jason spent more than a decade living and working internationally in the dynamic landscapes of North America, the Middle East, and Europe with Schneider Electric, SE. His tenure was characterized by a steadfast commitment to hastening climate transformation and advancing energy efficiency all over the world.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Jason co-founded Fountainhead Rhode Island, a forward-thinking non-profit. His dual role as a trailblazer in sustainable energy and a force behind transformative non-profit initiatives reflects his commitment to shaping a more sustainable and progressive future.

Connection to Jason:

Twitter: @J_Dodier

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondodier/

Email: Jason@GrainEcosystem.com

Be sure to check out all the links below to maximize the opportunities available to you in this incredible space.

Regarding biochar, here are the resources we like to reference when looking at the carbon removal market from the historical, current, future, and potential upside opportunities:

Historical: 2022 Year in Review from an aggregator of Carbon Removal (CDR) transactions - https://medium.com/cdr-fyi/cdr-fyi-2022-year-in-review-d095acd9a1a0
Pricing: The registry/certifier owned by Nasdaq called Puro Earth, and the associated price index (CORCX / CORCCHAR) - https://www.nasdaq.com/solutions/carbon-removal-marketplace
Future: BloombergNEF report on Long-Term Carbon Offset Outlook (Full document available for purchase from Bloomberg) - https://about.bnef.com/blog/carbon-offset-prices-could-increase-fifty-fold-by-2050/?ref=ctvc.co
The Upside: John Doerr estimates that we will need 4 gigatons of removal (8x Bloomberg), equivalent to $560 billion (about $1,700 per person in the US) market size (compared to our conservative estimate of $70 billion (about $220 per person in the US)) - https://speedandscale.com/okrs/6-0-remove-carbon/

Carbon Pricing

Live Carbon Removal Pricing - https://www.cdr.fyi/
“A Year In Review”, Carbon Removal Pricing 2023 - https://www.cdr.fyi/blog/2023-year-in-review
This is the single best overview of what is going on in decarbonization. 200 slides of easily understandable informative graphs: https://www.nathanielbullard.com/presentations

USDA Biochar Grants

Example Code 808 – California Scenarios (Payment Schedule) – Look for Code 808 to see the payment rate per Cubic Yard, which the NRCS will reimburse a purchaser at - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2022-11/California-EQIP-23-payment-rates.pdf
Matt Flint speaking about the payment process for farmers working with NRCS at 45:00 (they will prepay or reimburse farmers directly based on the schedule above) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUskHSSpiTQ

More information on Grain Ecosystem:

We aim to enhance efficiencies, cost-effectiveness, and scalability, expediting swift deal analysis, and delivering high-quality leads within a seamless and digitally driven framework, not to mention, we provide access to vital learnings and materials surrounding how to evaluate CDR and waste-to-value projects like biochar.

Additionally, we recently unveiled a partnership with UBS (which can be very helpful to accelerate the velocity of capital/augment funding options), and Dynamo Energy has identified Grain as a standout Clean-Tech startup to watch in 2024. You can find the complete paper and announcement at this Link.

Here is a Solution Overview Video and a bit of additional resources on Grain:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqYiESaKsag&t=19s – full demo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYSqNRHxveM --- short overview

Grain Ecosystem (https://www.grainecosystem.com/) is the frictionless workstream platform for carbon removal credits, helping project developers access global carbon markets, which is currently confusing, challenging, and time-consuming. Grain provides software tools that accelerate the processes of testing eligibility, GHG calculation, project profitability, and gaining access to capital. The true north for Grain is to sequester as much carbon as possible while creating high-quality, permanent carbon offsets that enhance the economic viability of the developers and communities that engage with Grain.

NACW 2023: Biochar Opportunities Generate 'Excitement' at Carbon Conference
Market Watch - Grain Ecosystem Raises Capital from SE Ventures to Accelerate Carbon Offset Market Disruption
Grain Ecosystem Presents at the Wall St. Green Summit [Video]

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The VISTA Award is VoLo’s highest recognition for students who display exemplary leadership, along with Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Action in climate solutions.

Each year, we gather proposals over the summer from June through October, from grad students who are enrolled full-time with a US-based University or College. This year’s winning team will be presenting their ideas at our 2024 Climate Correction™ conference in Orlando, Florida.

Joining the show today is the winning team from Florida International University. They don’t actually know they are winners. The team believes they are coming on the podcast for a finalist interview. Tune in to hear the surprise and the moment when they learn they are the winners of the 2024 VISTA Award and a $25,000 prize! The project is Evaluating Plant Varieties for Green Roofs in South Florida.

Today’s guests are Ivan Oyege, Ph.D. Candidate, Earth Systems Science Jordan Prats, Ph.D. Candidate, Earth Systems Science Priyanka Belbase, Ph.D. Student, Earth Systems Science Moses Kiwanuka, Ph.D. Student, Earth Systems Science

Ivan is a Fulbright-sponsored third-year Ph.D. candidate in Earth Systems Science at Florida International University. Moses is a seasoned Civil Engineering Professional specializing in water resources, environmental, hydrology, and drainage engineering, as well as watershed management. Jordan completed his Environmental Studies M.S. at FIU under the Agroecology Program. During graduate school, Jordan and his advisor developed FIU’s Industrial Hemp Pilot Project. Priyanka is a Ph.D. student in the Earth and Environment Dept at FIU.

At the end of the episode, we reveal the following:

“Your team is not the finalist team. Our trustees reviewed several submissions and believe your project has great potential to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and meets the VISTA criteria. That’s why I can tell you – you are actually our winners! You have won the $25,000 VISTA AWARD FOR 2024!.”

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In today's episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we delve into the role affordable and accessible insurance has in the private sector, government, home ownership, and our economy. We will specifically explore the importance of de-risking catastrophic events using technology to create more sustainable markets.

Our guest is Stephen Brittain, Director and Co-Founder at Insurtech Gateway. Connect with him on LinkedIn. Sign up for their newsletter here.

Kicking off the conversation, Stephen sheds light on the concept of insurtech, a burgeoning field at the intersection of insurance and technology. Insurance is traditionally a conservative, slow-to-evolve industry, whereas tech is progressive and ever-changing. This intersection of two vastly different mindsets is what drew Stephen to the world of insurtech.

He articulates how insurtech isn't about digitizing insurance processes; rather, it's a transformative approach leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize risk management, mitigation, and insurance accessibility.

The episode navigates toward a crucial topic: creating more sustainable markets by de-risking catastrophic events. Stephen elucidates the profound impact of catastrophic events, ranging from natural disasters to global crises, on financial stability and market sustainability. He highlights the imperative need for innovative solutions that can preemptively mitigate and manage these catastrophic risks.

That’s why he founded Insurtech Gateway. Insurtech Gateway is a venture capital firm and incubator that invests early to help mission-driven founders build sustainable partnerships with insurers, regulators, and co-investors while launching an insurtech idea. The Gateway’s founding principle is that insurance and technology can transform society. However, the insurance sector has yet to realize its emerging role as both the enabler and protector of high-growth sectors.

Throughout the discussion, Stephen underlines the pivotal role of insurtech in reshaping traditional insurance models. By harnessing data analytics, AI, and other advanced technologies, insurtech not only enhances risk assessment accuracy but also fosters proactive risk prevention strategies. This stance enables businesses and communities to better prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic events, ultimately fostering more resilient and sustainable markets.

Exploring the collaborative landscape within insurtech, Stephen emphasizes the power of partnerships and joint efforts across industries, including technology, finance, and insurance. These alliances, he asserts, are instrumental in advancing innovation, pooling expertise, and driving the development of agile, adaptable solutions that address the complex challenges posed by catastrophic risks.

As the conversation unfolds, Stephen examines specific case studies and real-world examples that exemplify how insurtech initiatives have catalyzed significant shifts toward sustainability, resilience, and inclusive insurance coverage.

In essence, this segment brings a closer examination of the transformative power of insurtech, studying its pivotal role in creating sustainable markets. Stephen highlights how technology and insurance expertise merge to manage and mitigate catastrophic events, promoting resilience and sustainability on a global scale.

About Insurtech Gateway

Founded by Stephen Brittain and Robert Lumley, Insurtech Gateway serves as a platform for early-stage insurtech companies, providing funding, mentorship, and resources to help these startups develop and bring their innovative ideas to market.

The Gateway acts as a launchpad for insurtech entrepreneurs, offering not just financial support but also guidance in navigating the complex landscape of the insurance industry. It provides access to a network of industry experts, investors, and mentors who can offer valuable insights and connections crucial for the growth of these startups.

Moreover, Insurtech Gateway offers a physical space, fostering a collaborative environment where startups can work, interact, and learn from each other. This community-driven approach encourages knowledge-sharing and the exchange of ideas, contributing to the overall development and success of the insurtech ecosystem.

Overall, Insurtech Gateway plays a pivotal role in nurturing innovation within the insurance industry, supporting startups that aim to revolutionize traditional insurance practices through the use of technology, data analytics, and novel business models.

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Today's guests, Dr. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones have found engaging, relevant, and understandable methods to bring the science of ocean, atmosphere, and climate issues to the so-called, ‘non-choir.’ Presenting the information in such innovative and entertaining ways keeps them committed to finding new approaches to reach their target audience. This is crucial since climate change is a critical topic for everyone, not solely those interested in science. Ellen and Dave have an extensive network within the broadcast meteorology community and work to bring them together with leading climate scientists through extreme weather, climate change, and community resilience summits. They believe broadcast meteorologists offer an especially effective way to reach people with scientific information about more than just weather, such as climate change. Additionally, they have written a book for Columbia University Press to engage the public and help combat misinformation about the ocean, marine life, weather, hurricanes, climate change, and more. Their thesis focuses on the frequently asked and sometimes oddball questions they and their colleagues receive, using easy-to-understand answers and some humor to make it more interesting. The title is tentatively ”Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers. Ask Away!!!,” which is slated to come out in Fall 2024.

Ellen and Dave hope to complete a series of public-oriented events associated with the book and restart the summits (the last one was right before COVID) in the next year or two, especially as the impacts of climate change are expected to get more extreme in the future. Climate change doesn’t cause hurricanes, wildfires, heat waves, or flooding, but it makes them more extreme with costly and, in some cases, tragic consequences.

About Ellen Prager, PhD

Ellen Prager, PhD, is a marine scientist and author, widely recognized for her expertise and ability to make science entertaining and understandable for people of all ages. She currently works as a freelance writer, consultant, Chief Scientist for StormCenter Communications, and Science/Program Advisor to Celebrity Cruises in the Galapagos Islands. She was previously the Chief Scientist for the Aquarius Reef Base program in Key Largo, FL, which includes the world’s only undersea research station, and at one time, was the Assistant Dean at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Dr. Prager has built a national reputation as a scientist and spokesperson for the earth and ocean sciences and is a sought-after speaker for public-oriented events. She has appeared on “The Today Show” and “NBC News”, “Good Morning America”, CNN, “Fox News”, “CBS Early Show”, The Weather Channel, shows for the Discovery Channel, and was a consultant for the Disney movie “Moana.”

Ellen focuses much of her time on bringing earth and ocean science to the public through writing, working with the media, creating innovative partnerships, and speaking events. Her recent publication “Dangerous Earth: What We Wish We Knew About Volcanoes, Hurricanes, Climate Change, Earthquakes and More” takes an engaging look at what scientists wish they knew about some of the planet’s most powerful forces. Her latest novel for young readers, “Escape Greenland”, released in April 2021, combines fast-paced adventure, humor, and relatable characters with fun learning about climate change, science, and nature. It is the second book in a series entitled “The Wonder List Adventures” published by Tumblehome Learning. The first book, “Escape Galapagos,” released in 2019, received rave reviews from readers. The first book in her previous middle-grade series, “The Shark Whisperer”, has been called, ‘an underwater Harry Potter.’ Her previous popular science book, “Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime: The Oceans’ Oddest Creatures and Why They Matter”, took an entertaining look at marine biodiversity, its relevance to the average person, and why ocean life and resources are now at risk. Ocean advocate Carl Safina says of the book, “A great book for beginners and even experts can learn from and enjoy—this is possibly the best general book ever written on creatures of the deep.” It has also been called, “hilarious,” “tastefully salacious,” and “fascinating.” She has written articles for scientific journals, public-oriented magazines, and several other books including “Chasing Science at Sea: Racing Hurricanes, Stalking Sharks, and Living Undersea with Ocean Experts” and “The Oceans.” Ellen has also published a series of children’s books with the National Geographic Society. The first, “SAND” received the 2000 Parents Choice Award, and was followed by “Volcano” and “Earthquakes.”

Ellen has participated in research expeditions to places such as the Galapagos Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Caribbean, the Bahamas, and the deep waters of the Florida Reef tract. She obtained a bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University, a master’s degree from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, and in 1992, a doctorate from Louisiana State University.

In 1992, as a faculty scientist at the Sea Education Association (SEA) in Woods Hole, MA, Ellen taught oceanography to undergraduates, teachers, and senior citizens in a unique educational program in which classroom learning is supplemented by extensive hands-on experience at sea aboard tall sailing ships. She later became the resident director of the National Undersea Research Center in the Bahamas. In 1997, she joined the U.S. Geological Survey where she split her time between scientific research in marine geology, oceanography, and coral reefs and public education. During 1998, the International Year of the Ocean (YOTO), Ellen co-chaired the subcommittee on research, exploration, and education for the National Ocean Conference presided by the President and Vice President of the United States. Ellen was a member and then Chairman of the Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel for the federal government and was hired by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy to help write their report to Congress and the President. She continues to focus her efforts on developing innovative and entertaining ways to share her passion for the oceans and the environment with others.

About Dave Jones

Dave Jones is a 35-year veteran of the weather industry and worked at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. He also served as an on-air meteorologist for nearly a decade in the 1990s at NBC4 WRC-TV, the NBC-owned and operated TV station in Washington, DC. Additionally, he appeared multiple times on NBC’s “Today Show”, NBC Europe, and CNBC Asia. While working for NBC, Dave developed the FIRST television weather website in the nation in 1995, launching a new era in communicating NASA data to the public. The website, “WeatherNet4” positioned NBC4 in Washington, DC, and NBC across the nation as a broadcast leader and early innovator of internet technology.

For several decades, Dave was a co-organizer and host of an annual weather and climate summit to bring together leading scientists and broadcast meteorologists. The summit quickly became a favorite event for broadcast meteorologists at both the national and regional levels. It reached millions of households through related live productions and, later, via social media.

In 2001, Dave founded StormCenter Communications, Inc. Under the Federal Government’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, he and his team developed a unique technology known as GeoCollaborate. This groundbreaking technology allows the sharing of trusted data across any web mapping platform in real-time, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making across various sectors, agencies, and organizations.

GeoCollaborate is being adopted by US Federal Agencies, States, and private sector organizations facilitating more effective decision-making in markets such as military, intelligence, civil agencies, climate resilience planning, energy and transportation, food, agriculture, healthcare, cyber, and homeland security. Due to StormCenter’s SBIR success, the company was honored as a Tibbitts Award Winner by the Small Business Administration for exceptional performance under the SBIR program.

Dave, a former president of the Federation of Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP Federation), continues to co-chair the ESIP Disaster Lifecycle Cluster. He has recently played a crucial role in advancing Operational Readiness Levels (ORLs) for trusted data to inform decision processes. In 2006, Dave received the ‘Charles S. Falkenberg Award’, an esteemed ESIP-AGU recognition given to an early to mid-career scientist who has contributed to the quality of life, economic opportunities, and planet stewardship through the utilization of Earth science information and to the public awareness of the importance of understanding our planet. Dave was also honored as ESIP’s Partner of the Year for 2020.

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In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, guests Sonia Brubaker and Sonia Succar Ferré delve into the critical work being done by the City of Miami Forever Bond Board to address the city's escalating climate crisis. With a $400 million bond passed to combat the impacts of flooding, extreme heat, and a myriad of climate-related challenges, the City of Miami is taking significant steps toward a more resilient future. The city has also declared a climate emergency and has committed to becoming net zero by 2050.

The session kicks off with a discussion of the dire climate situation facing Miami, emphasizing the urgency of the bond's initiatives. Brubaker and Succar Ferré bring to light how the funding from the bond is being allocated to implement nature-based solutions that can mitigate climate risks while also enhancing the city's green infrastructure.

One key highlight is the recent legislative developments aimed at incorporating more nature-based solutions into infrastructure projects. The hosts detail how Miami is embracing innovative approaches to adaptation and mitigation, including green roofs, urban forests, and sustainable drainage systems. These measures not only enhance climate resilience but also improve the overall quality of life for Miami's residents.

Another crucial topic covered is the forthcoming RFP (Request for Proposals) ordinance and resilience checklist, which are set to transform the way firms bid on bond projects. By diversifying the pool of bidders to include more landscape architects and climate scientists, the City of Miami aims to bring multidisciplinary expertise to the table. This approach ensures that climate resilience projects are not only technically sound but also ecologically sustainable and community-centric.

As this installment concludes, Brubaker and Succar Ferré emphasize the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including government bodies, environmental organizations, and the public, in reaching Miami's climate resilience goals. The City of Miami's commitment to addressing climate change through innovative funding, legislation, and a comprehensive approach to resilience shines brightly in this enlightening discussion.

Listeners are left with a sense of hope and inspiration, knowing that the City of Miami is taking bold steps to confront its climate challenges head-on, setting an example for cities worldwide. This broadcast serves as a testament to the power of collective action and forward-thinking policies in the face of an ever-pressing climate crisis.

Links to learn more:

https://www.miami.gov/Home

https://www.miami.gov/My-Government/ClimateChange

Sonia Brubaker

Sonia Brubaker serves as both the Chief Resilience Officer and Director of the Office of Resilience and Sustainability for the City of Miami. Her role involves leading resilience efforts across municipal agencies and the community, addressing climate change challenges, and implementing solutions to reduce flooding and greenhouse gas emissions. Her work in creating strategic initiatives, fast-tracking government start-ups, and collaborating with stakeholders focuses on providing equitable outcomes for all related to flooding, housing, buildings, transit, recreational areas, and more.

Prior to this, she directed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center, working with local governments to identify sustainable and resilient financing opportunities for infrastructure.

Sonia has nearly 20 years of environmental experience and holds degrees in Environmental Policy and Planning (B.S., Virginia Tech, 2004) and Environmental Management with an emphasis in Leadership (M.E.M., Duke University, 2014).

Sonia Succar Ferré

Sonia Succar Ferré, also known as Sonia SF, brings over 15 years of environmental expertise from both the public and private sectors. Her primary focus lies in devising urban resilience solutions and fostering innovation to combat the impacts of climate change. Throughout her career, she has worked on multi-modal transportation projects, nutrient pollution in the Everglades, and urban conservation initiatives for cities and non-profit organizations. Presently, she serves as a dedicated consultant, collaborating with organizations working to advance this important work. Notably, Sonia holds the esteemed position of Chair on the City of Miami’s $400 million Miami Forever Bond Citizens’ Oversight Board.

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On this chilling episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, Climate Scientist Daniel Gilford from Climate Central unmasks the eerie climate trends haunting our favorite holiday.

This spine-tingling installment unveils the ominous Climate Shift Index, an innovative tool that quantifies the effects of climate change on every facet of our lives, including holidays. Gilford fearlessly wades into the data, revealing that Halloween, a beloved autumn tradition, is undergoing a hair-raising transformation due to climate change.

Listeners will shiver as Gilford reveals the shocking statistics: Over the past two decades, Halloween temperatures have risen by an average of 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit across North America. He digs deeper into the crypt to expose the alarming decrease in the number of chilly October nights, making costume choices increasingly sweaty and pumpkin carving sessions uncomfortably warm.

The terror doesn't stop there. Gilford's findings suggest that the availability of classic Halloween treats like apples and cider is dwindling due to shifting growing seasons and unpredictable weather patterns, leaving us with a ghastly question: Will Halloween traditions be forever altered by climate change?

But fear not, for Gilford offers a glimmer of hope. He discusses the importance of climate adaptation, sharing tips on how to host eco-friendly Halloween parties and highlighting initiatives to reduce the holiday's carbon footprint. As the episode concludes, listeners are left with a chilling reminder that taking action to combat climate change is the only way to prevent Halloween from becoming a haunted relic of the past.

Guest Bio

Daniel Gilford, Ph.D., is a meteorologist and atmospheric scientist with a decade of experience in climate science research. He is scientifically interested in answering the question, “How does climate variability and change affect local coastal communities?” He is personally interested in climate science that works towards an equitable, knowledgeable, and resilient society for his son, his daughter, and future generations.

Daniel grew up along the coast of central Florida, and at a young age became fascinated with the power and importance of weather in his community, especially during the extremely active 2004 hurricane season. Following that passion, Daniel attended Florida State University, where he worked at the Center for Ocean Atmospheric Prediction Studies studying climate impacts on southeast US temperatures and agriculture. After graduating with a B. S. in Meteorology in 2012, Daniel started graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

At MIT Daniel studied with Prof. Susan Solomon and Kerry Emanuel examining how atmospheric chemistry and radiation combine to alter atmospheric temperatures and influence tropical cyclone intensities. Receiving his doctorate in Atmospheric Science, Daniel began a postdoc at Rutgers where he worked with Prof. Bob Kopp to better understand climate change's influence on sea level rise.

In 2021, Daniel joined Climate Central full-time as a Climate Scientist, and he is now working on climate change attribution to support the Realtime Climate and Sea Level teams. Daniel also enjoys reading comics, drinking coffee, board games, and being involved in his local community.

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In this episode of Climate Correction Podcast, Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding climate change, with a specific focus on Florida. With his extensive background in meteorology, Jeff explores the intricate connections between human emissions, climate anomalies, and the growing risks Florida faces due to climate change.

Jeff begins by emphasizing the profound role human activity plays in the changing climate. He puts a spotlight on how carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels and deforestation are escalating the greenhouse effect, trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere. These emissions have far-reaching consequences, including rising global temperatures and increased weather extremes.

He shares the shocking truth that we have just surpassed the 2023 temperature limit of 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial eras. This summer was the hottest on record due to an El Niño effect, which he describes extensively.

The discussion delves into the unsettling reality that climate and weather anomalies are becoming the new normal. Jeff illustrates how once-rare events, like rapidly intensifying hurricanes, record-breaking heatwaves, and rising sea levels are now more frequent and severe due to human-induced climate change. He stresses that these anomalies are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern that demands our immediate attention.

The state of Florida is uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. We learn that the Sunshine State is experiencing a rise in coastal flooding, stronger hurricanes, and blistering temperatures. Jeff paints a vivid picture of the increasing risks faced by Florida's residents, ecosystems, and economy, accentuating the urgent need for action.

Throughout the conversation, Jeff highlights that addressing climate change is not merely an environmental concern but a matter of economic and societal stability. He discusses strategies to mitigate these risks, including transitioning to clean energy sources, bolstering infrastructure resilience, and implementing sustainable land-use practices.

In conclusion, this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast with Jeff Berardelli illuminates the inextricable link between human emissions, climate anomalies, and the dire consequences facing Florida. It calls upon individuals, communities, and policymakers to take proactive steps to combat climate change and protect vulnerable regions like Florida from its rapidly escalating impacts.

Guest Bio

With over two decades of experience forecasting Florida’s severe weather, Jeff Berardelli is WFLA News Channel 8’s Chief Meteorologist, Climate Specialist, and leader of the Max Defender 8 Weather Team.

He has also served as CBS News Meteorologist and Climate Specialist, delivering weather for the network’s CBS Mornings show. Jeff has worked as a climate correspondent traveling the country reporting on environmental stories and providing scientific analysis for various platforms.

Prior to that, he served as a lead meteorologist at WPEC in West Palm Beach, a weekend meteorologist at WFOR in Miami, and a weekend meteorologist at WCBS in New York City.

Berardelli has been obsessed with the weather all the way since the age of 3. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences from Cornell University in the 1990s. Recently, after witnessing the recent spike in extreme weather, he went back to school to study Climate, earning a master’s degree in Climate and Society from Columbia University. He feels that as the climate continues to change, understanding and communicating the impact of extreme weather and society is an integral part of being a TV meteorologist today.

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In today’s episode, we meet with Danny O’Malley a producer on Chef’s Table, and Alex Rivest, an MIT-educated neuroscientist. Together they directed a riveting climate documentary disguised as an adventure epic that speaks to the heart versus the viewer’s mind. CANARY is the film featuring Lonnie Thompson's climate odyssey atop the Quelccaya Ice Cap.

Join us as we delve into the remarkable work and life of Dr. Lonnie Thompson, a pioneering glaciologist whose research has been instrumental in shedding light on the impacts of climate change. Dr. Thompson has spent decades studying glaciers and ice caps around the world, but his work on the Quelccaya Ice Cap is particularly significant. Located high in the Peruvian Andes, Quelccaya is one of the world's largest tropical ice caps. It serves as a critical indicator of climate change due to its sensitivity to temperature variations. Dr. Thompson's research involves drilling ice cores to extract ancient air bubbles, allowing scientists to analyze the Earth's past climate conditions with unparalleled precision.

The documentary, "CANARY" takes us on a breathtaking journey to the top of the Quelccaya Ice Cap, where Lonnie, his team, and an entire film crew conduct and film the research. At an elevation of 18,000 feet, this desolate, icy expanse provides a stark visual representation of the profound changes our planet is undergoing. Through stunning visuals and interviews with the scientists, the film documents the dramatic retreat of Quelccaya's ice, which has accelerated in recent decades.

At the peak of Dr. Thompson's career, he received some devastating health news that threatened to halt his progress. The directors draw a parallel between Lonnie's struggles to accept his health condition, and the broader challenge that many of us face in accepting the reality of climate change caused by a warming atmosphere.

Through their dedication and storytelling, Dr. Thompson, Rivest, and O'Malley inspire us all to take action to protect our world for future generations.

Links:

Find showings here: https://canary.oscilloscope.net/

Join us at Climate Week NYC here: https://www.climateweeknyc.org/events/canary-documentary-film-screening

Guest Bios (provided by the guest):

Danny O’Malley

Danny O'Malley is a Grammy-nominated and James Beard-nominated film director, best known for his work on Netflix's Chef's Table, where he serves as co-executive producer and director. Danny has an extensive background in filming, collaborating with various bands across the U.S., including Tegan and Sara, The Rentals, The Decemberists, Kraftwerk, and more. Notably, his documentary ‘States’, part of Tegan and Sara's release ‘Get Along’ was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Long Form Music Video. Danny initially made his mark in documentary television as a story producer, and his work has been featured on major platforms such as Netflix, Fox Sports One, and NBC. On Chef's Table, Danny is a key driving force shaping the character-driven storytelling that defines the show’s signature style. Danny, and his directing partner Alex Rivest PhD, won the Alfred P. Sloan development grant in 2017, which led to the creation of his first feature ‘Canary.’

Alex Rivest

Alex Rivest is an MIT-trained PhD Neuroscientist. Having worked alongside Nobel Prize winner Dr. Susumu Tonegawa, Alex's research has been published in two of the most highly renowned scientific journals, Science and Nature Neuroscience. Alex grew up in an environment where curiosity and question-asking were highly valued, and he has dedicated his life to helping teach others about the wonders of the world. As an educator, he received the Angus MacDonald Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching at MIT and founded the nonprofit Blue Kitabu, which built a sustainable primary school in central Ghana. As a science filmmaker, Alex’s videos have accumulated over 70 million views online, and have been featured everywhere, from billboards in Times Square to installations in science museums, and even in an opera production of “Das Rheingold.” CANARY is his directorial debut.

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What power does the law have to address the climate crisis? How has the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act impacted the advancement of climate solutions? Why is Florida not leading the United States on solar power generation?

To answer these questions and more, we have Earthjustice on today’s episode of the Climate Correction Podcast.

We are joined by Jill Tauber, Vice President of Litigation for Climate & Energy at Earthjustice, and Tania Galloni, Managing Attorney of Earthjustice's Florida regional office.

Jill leads the largest bench of climate and Energy litigators in the country working to achieve a swift and equitable shift from fossil fuels to 100% clean energy, and to curb the devastating effects of climate change.

Tania is here from Earthjustice’s Florida team to tell us about the roadblocks that stand in the way of Florida dominating and profiting from energy production by solar.

Earthjustice, the premier nonprofit public interest environmental law organization, leverages legal expertise to advance climate justice.

The interview delves into the current climate landscape in Florida, emphasizing the state's significance due to its unique climate impacts and opportunities.

Earthjustice further discusses how they use the law to maximize gains in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), ensuring a clean energy transition benefits all while preventing harm to impacted communities.

The interview concludes with Earthjustice's pledge to hold the Biden administration accountable to its climate justice commitments.

Listeners are encouraged to take action and support Earthjustice's crucial work by reaching out to decision-makers and holding them accountable.

A link is provided below where you can learn more and support Earthjustice.

Action Center - Earthjustice

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Alicia Sewald is a hard-working, creative, and intelligent nurturer. She is a supportive connector and a bicultural, bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. Formerly, as a teacher, she built three elementary-school Spanish programs in different private schools.

Climate migration refers to the displacement of individuals due to the adverse effects of climate change, such as rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and resource scarcity. This phenomenon often leads to significant psychological and emotional impacts on those forced to leave their homes. The upheaval, loss of familiar surroundings, and uncertainty about the future can contribute to heightened levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Climate migrants often face challenges adapting to new environments, cultures, and social structures, exacerbating mental health issues. These mental health struggles highlight the urgent need for comprehensive policies that address climate migration's physical and psychological aspects. Adequate support systems, access to mental health services, and community resilience programs are essential to mitigate the negative mental health outcomes associated with climate-induced displacement.

Recognizing the interconnectedness of climate change, migration, and mental health is crucial for fostering a more compassionate and effective response to this pressing global challenge.

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The Institute for Market Transformation works to advance public policy to improve the impact that U.S. buildings have on the environment. IMT leverages the building market to create building blocks of a low-carbon future. The non-partisan nonprofit is an EPA Award Recipient.

Today we are joined by Giulianna de Lauro, IMT’s Associate Director of Community Engagement, and Alex Dews, IMT's Managing Director of Programs.

Giulianna serves as a primary representative to community organizations and city staff ensuring that inclusive community engagement solutions are centered on equity and accessibility.

Alex leads the execution of IMT’s organizational strategy and sets the programmatic pathway for IMT to realize broad adoption of building regulations; new utility regulatory models that center investments in people and improve the health of citizens; and engagement with real estate/ other business operations to embody commitments to equity and the environment.

Giulianna de Lauro and Alex Dews share IMT’s mission and its role in addressing climate change issues within marginalized communities.

Giulianna emphasizes how historically governmental entities have neglected people of color and their communities, leaving minority groups disproportionately affected by climate change.

Alex and Guilianna identify roadblocks that hinder low carbon policy from becoming law; and how traditional policymaking often fails because it doesn't listen to the needs of communities.

Then the discussion delves into the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on IMT's work.

Listeners are encouraged to engage in community-driven policymaking.

Several links are provided below where you can learn more.

https://www.imt.org/

https://www.aceee.org/energy-burden

https://www.imt.org/news/how-poder-latinx-is-co-developing-bps-in-orlando/

https://www.communityclimateshift.org/

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In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Rafe Pomerance, an influential environmentalist and climate advocate, as he discussed his groundbreaking work with the Global Warming Mitigation Project beginning in the 1970s. Pomerance's journey into climate advocacy began during his time as a political appointee in the U.S. Department of State, where he became deeply concerned about the threat of global warming caused by greenhouse gas emissions.

Pomerance co-founded the Global Warming Mitigation Project in 1990, an initiative aimed at addressing the urgent challenge of climate change through international collaboration and policy action. Under Pomerance's leadership, the project successfully raised public awareness about global warming, reaching policymakers, businesses, and the public through media outreach and public speaking engagements. One of their notable achievements was their pivotal role in the negotiation and adoption of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in 1992, which laid the foundation for international cooperation on climate change mitigation and adaptation.

During the episode, Pomerance also discussed his involvement with ReThink Energy, a Florida nonprofit. This organization focuses on promoting renewable energy sources and advocating for a transition away from fossil fuels. Pomerance emphasized the importance of rethinking our energy systems and the need for swift action to mitigate climate change.

Throughout the conversation, Pomerance emphasized the urgency of the climate crisis and the necessity for collaboration among nations, policymakers, scientists, and the public. He stressed the significance of scientific evidence in driving policy decisions and highlighted the importance of individual engagement in sustainable choices and supporting organizations working towards climate solutions.

As the episode concluded, listeners were encouraged to educate themselves about climate change, support local and global climate organizations, and actively engage in discussions and actions that promote climate action. Rafe Pomerance's unwavering dedication and his contributions to the Global Warming Mitigation Project and ReThink Energy serve as an inspiring call to action for listeners to make a positive impact on the urgent issue of global warming.

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Introduction:

Welcome to another exciting episode of Climate Correction Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the latest trends and developments in the world of clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs). We shine a spotlight on Florida's efforts to expand its EV charging infrastructure and explore the crucial role played by the Electrification Coalition in driving this expansion. Join us as we uncover the significance of this initiative for the state and its impact on accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.

Segment 1: Setting the Stage

Discuss the growing popularity of electric vehicles and the need for a robust charging infrastructure to support their widespread adoption.
Highlight Florida's unique position as a prime market for EVs due to its large population, tourism industry, and commitment to renewable energy.
Explain the importance of public-private partnerships in driving the expansion of EV charging stations.

Segment 2: Florida's EV Charging Expansion

Explore Florida's ambitious plans to expand its EV charging infrastructure statewide.
Highlight key initiatives and programs introduced by the state government to incentivize the installation of charging stations, including grants, tax credits, and regulatory reforms.
Discuss the benefits of a comprehensive charging network, including increased range confidence for EV owners, reduced range anxiety, and enhanced convenience.

Segment 3: The Electrification Coalition

Introduce the Electrification Coalition (EC) as a national nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the adoption of EVs and building the necessary charging infrastructure.
Explore the EC's mission and its role in promoting electric vehicle adoption across the country.
Highlight the EC's partnership with Florida to assist in the expansion of the state's charging infrastructure.

Segment 4: Collaborative Efforts

Discuss the collaborative efforts between Florida and the Electrification Coalition in expanding EV charging stations throughout the state.
Explain the EC's expertise in providing guidance, resources, and technical support to governments, utilities, and private sector stakeholders involved in the charging infrastructure development.
Highlight success stories and notable achievements resulting from the partnership between Florida and the Electrification Coalition.

Segment 5: Impact and Future Outlook

Evaluate the impact of Florida's EV charging expansion on the state's economy, environment, and quality of life.
Discuss the potential for job creation, increased tourism, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Provide insight into the future outlook for Florida's EV charging infrastructure, including the importance of continued collaboration and investment.

Conclusion:

As Florida takes significant strides towards expanding its EV charging infrastructure, and as funds have become available through the Inflation Reduction Act, the partnership between the state and the developers emerges as the most important factor. Electrification Coalition is a key catalyst in driving this progress. By leveraging public-private collaboration and expertise, Florida aims to create a robust and accessible charging network that will accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles, contribute to a cleaner environment, and lead the way toward a sustainable future. Join us next time for another exciting episode of the Climate Correction Podcast as we continue to explore the latest developments in the world of climate solutions.

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Sarah Newman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network, which she started in Spring 2021. Prior to this, Newman worked in the impact media space for many years, including a stint at Participant Media. During her time in the industry, Sarah worked on campaigns for films such as Contagion, Food, Inc., The Cove, and Heather Booth: Changing the World.

She joins us to shine a light on a global mental health crisis, which is exacerbated by the climate crisis.

According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a temperature increase of just 1°C above the monthly average has been associated with a 2% increase in the probability of mental health issues, including anxiety and depression.

Extreme weather events such as hurricanes, floods, and wildfires can lead to traumatic experiences, resulting in increased rates of PTSD. For example, a study published in the journal PLOS ONE found that Hurricane Katrina led to a significant increase in PTSD symptoms among affected individuals.

Statistics like this are just one of the reasons why Sarah founded the Climate Mental Health Network. Through her work, she discovered that Gen Z is more acutely affected by climate emotions, and set out to provide education, training, and resources to them. She also offers training and resources to teachers and parents, as well.

Several links are provided below where you can learn more.

If there is one takeaway from this episode, it is to watch the trailer for their upcoming short documentary film, Gen Z Mental Health: Climate Stories.

Links:

· Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ov4f-kKDn0A

· https://www.climatementalhealth.net/genzfilm

· https://www.climatementalhealth.net/parents

· https://www.climatementalhealth.net/education

· https://www.climatementalhealth.net/issue

· https://www.climatementalhealth.net/resources

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In this episode, Charles ‘Chad’ Holliday, former Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell, discusses the seven hardest to abate energy sectors. He shares his insights on the challenges these sectors face and potential solutions to achieve a net-zero carbon future.

Chad starts by talking about the seven hardest-to-abate energy sectors, which include heavy-duty transport, aviation, shipping, cement, steel, chemicals, and long-distance heating and cooling. He explains that these sectors pose a significant challenge due to their heavy reliance on fossil fuels and limited alternatives.

He highlights the need for collaboration between governments, industries, and investors to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy. Clear targets and policies must be set to encourage innovation and investment in clean energy technologies.

The discussion then moves on to the role of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in reducing emissions from these sectors. Chad explains that while CCUS has great potential, it is still in the early stages of development, and more research and investment are needed to make it a viable solution.

The former Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell also touches on the success of a global carbon price in other countries to incentivize the shift towards a low-carbon economy. Carbon prices create fair competition among businesses and encourage investment in clean energy technologies.

In conclusion, the speaker underscores the importance of collaboration and innovation in driving the transition to a net-zero carbon future. Despite the significant challenges posed by the hardest-to-abate sectors, a combination of policy, technology, and investment can overcome them.

Links:

https://hollidayresources.com/

https://missionpossiblepartnership.org/

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Most of us have defining moments that made us fall in love with the world, space, and the environment. It is most often this love and connection that starts us on a path for sustainability and activism against climate change. Dorian Janney is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission and in today’s episode she shares her story and the science of her job with us. In her present role, she educates in multiple settings and across various grade levels with a focus on science, technology, and real-world applications of GPM. She is a member of the GLOBE program and is an active mentor.

As the GPM Education and Outreach Coordinator, Dorian Janney focuses on providing educational and informational data to students, educators, and everyday people. She brings people from all walks of life together to maximize NASA’s resources, information, and data. In this episode, join us as Dorian Janney walks us through how GPM data is acquired, its significance, what the scientific community is noticing, and on how we as listeners and activists can make a real impact and assist NASA and other organizations in data collection and communication.

Highlighted links from today’s episode:

The GLOBE App (assist in making environmental observations) https://observer.globe.gov/about/get-the-app
The National Centers for Environmental Information: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/
Global Climate Change (NASA’s data on Climate Change): https://climate.nasa.gov/
Global Climate Change (NASA’s collection of ideas and possible solutions for Climate Change): https://climate.nasa.gov/solutions/earth-science-in-action/?page=0&per_page=40ℴ=publish_date+desc%2C+created_at+desc&search=&href_query_params=category%3Dapplied_science&url_suffix=%3Fcategory%3D147&category=147
The Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters information and data: https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/
GPM Data: https://gpm.nasa.gov/data
GPM Precipitation Education (Who is using GPM Data): https://gpm.nasa.gov/education/whos-using-GPM-data
GPM Mission (Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission TRMM): https://gpm.nasa.gov/missions/trmm

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Today's episode features an informed conversation about the Inflation Reduction Act with Dr. Frances Colón, Senior Director of International Climate Policy for the Center for American Progress.

Recorded April 2023

Inflation Reduction Act Overview

· The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) (poorly named but our big climate plan!) has $369 billion in funding for climate and clean energy, making it the largest investment for the clean energy transition in U.S. history.

o (IRA Helps tame rising inflation by lowering the cost of energy, prescription drugs, and health insurance, and by raising the federal revenue required to both pay for these programs and reduce the federal budget deficit.)

· The IRA aims to build a 21st-century economy by leveraging federal tax dollars to generate $1.7 trillion in investments over the next ten years.

· It includes more than 20 new or modified tax incentives and tens of billions of dollars in grant and loan programs to supercharge our transition to a clean energy economy – creating jobs, lowering energy costs for everyday Americans, and tackling climate change by reducing emissions.

· The IRA is a strong industrial policy and would finally provide the means for America to take control of our own clean energy future–one that does not rely on imports, but instead fosters a homegrown, robust clean energy manufacturing sector. It directly invests tens of billions of dollars–and encourages billions more in investment–to build out domestic clean energy manufacturing capabilities.

· The IRA is projected to achieve historic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, setting the US on course to meet President Biden’s goal of reducing US GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 relative to 2005 levels. It will also achieve historic reductions in local pollutants, improving public health across the country. The US ceased being an international climate leader when President Trump had the US leave the Paris Agreement, and now with President Biden’s return and with a promising plan to fulfill our emission goals, the US can once again become a leader on the international stage.

Family and Household Savings

The massive investments that the IRA makes in energy-efficient infrastructure and technology will lead to significant savings for Americans.

· Save the average household up to $1,000 per year through reduced energy costs.

· Tax credits and rebates for energy-efficient appliances which could create savings of at least $350 per year.

· Savings of up to $2,600 per vehicle per year in reduced maintenance and fuel costs are supported by tax credits for electric vehicles.

Targeted Investment in Low-Income and Disadvantaged Communities

The IRA includes roughly $60 billion in funding to uplift underserved communities and address environmental injustice.

· Disadvantaged communities and communities of color bear a disproportionate burden from pollution. A person of color is more than three times as likely to be breathing some of the most polluted air in the US than a white person.

· Of the $60 billion, a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund will channel at least $15 billion to environmental justice and disadvantaged communities to increase renewable energy deployment, local jobs, and resilience to extreme weather and climate impacts and to decrease pollution in overburdened communities and there will be $3 billion in Environmental and Climate Justice Block Grants to support pollution reduction and climate resilience in EJ communities.

Jobs

The IRA has started the US clean energy economy, creating thousands of jobs. Some quick numbers of the numbers of jobs already announced and projected for the future:

· Since the IRA passage, private companies have announced $64 billion in new investments in clean energy.

· 32% of all EV-related jobs announced since 2015 were announced in the 6 months immediately following the passage of the IRA.

· 101,036 new clean energy jobs were announced between August 16, 2022, and January 31, 2023.

· Opportunity for up to 2.3 million new jobs if IRA investments are complimented by strong federal policy.

· Tax credits in the IRA increase job quality in the renewable energy sector by incentivizing employers to meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

Coastal Resilience

The IRA invests in climate and coastal resilience, as well as fortifies flood infrastructure to mitigate the impact of sea level rise and extreme weather events. This is particularly crucial for coastal communities, including those in Florida, who have already experienced significant damage from hurricanes and are at risk of losing properties and livelihoods due to rising sea levels.

· The IRA includes $2.6 billion in funding NOAA for coastal restoration.

· Additionally, there will be $500 million for grants through the Safeguarding Tomorrow through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act of 2020

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Joining us today is the Ecosystem and Resilience Scientist of the Everglades Foundation – Dr. Meenakshi Chabba. She is here to talk about her advanced knowledge of Everglades ecosystem science and resilience planning for South Florida’s natural and built environment. She is especially passionate about how Everglades restoration -- and decision-making around that restoration -- affects ecological and economic outcomes across the ecosystem. Prior to joining the Foundation, Meenakshi was a Research Analyst with the USAID-funded Disaster Risk and Resilience in the Americas Program at Florida International University’s (FIU) Extreme Events Institute, where she performed economic evaluations of approximately 20 USAID risk reduction projects and was the program’s lead science writer. Meenakshi’s research has contributed to the fields of financial decision-making in risk management, valuation of ecosystem services in policymaking, and the inclusion of sustainability, economic efficiency, and social equity in resilience planning for climate change. Meenakshi has also taught Biology and Ecology at the undergraduate and high school levels. Meenakshi earned a Ph.D. in Earth Systems Science from FIU, a master's degree in environmental studies from FIU, and a master’s in Zoology from the University of Delhi.

In today’s episode, you will learn that the Everglades is so much more than just a natural habitat for over 2,000 animal species. The Everglades also provides drinking water to over 40% of Florida’s population and plays a crucial role in the state’s economy. It is also one of our greatest tools in mitigating the effects of climate change and sea-level rise in this most vulnerable area of the country.

So, let’s dive in with The Everglades Foundation.

LINKS:

https://www.evergladesfoundation.org/

https://www.evergladesliteracy.org/

IG: @evergladesfoundation

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Climate change is affecting the foods we love and need for their nutritional value, including some of Florida’s favorites such as the Cuban Sandwich, fried gator bites, key lime pie, and the Rum Runner. Using foods and drinks like these is an exceptional way to tell the climate change story and get the attention of everyone since we all eat to live. Rising temperatures, how, when, and where precipitation falls, and even the air, which now has 50% more carbon dioxide than in the past, is affecting the availability, flavor, price, and nutritional quality of our food. And getting them to our table is getting more complicated as transportation routes face new risks. The changes happening to our food are unlimited, as are the stories to tell. What is being done to keep our favorites and staples on the menu and what we can all do to tackle the grand challenge of climate change will be discussed.

Michael P Hoffman, Author and Professor Emeritus at Cornell, joins us to tell the story of climate change as seen through its effects on the food we eat. His message is science-based and if you want to hear more after today’s episode, check out his Ted Talk - TEDx, Climate change: It’s time to raise our voices. Or consider buying his book Our changing menu: Climate change and the foods we love and need.

Links from this episode:

Ted X Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIeU001iYTo
Cornell University Press ordering info and where the discount code (09SAVE) can be used-- https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501754623/our-changing-menu/
Info about the eCornell Climate Change leadership course can be found here - https://ecornell.cornell.edu/courses/leadership-and-strategic-management/climate-change-leadership/. And this discount code can be shared widely - CORNELL100.

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This session from the Climate Correction™ Live event features Luis Tineo, Program Manager of the Climate Change Group for the World Bank. In this session, Luis answers the question, “Does climate change matter for development?” His work seeks to understand how the risks associated with climate change will affect poverty, prosperity, and equity in developing countries.

In this episode, you will learn the financial risks related to climate change, the measures to reduce those risks - as well as their underlying causes, and how we can work towards achieving a carbon-neutral economy that benefits all.

For more information on our work, visit here: www.volofoundation.org

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Experiences, Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future for All.

Wendy Oliver, Program Director VoLo Foundation

Daniel Gibson, Regional Vice President - Miami, Allegany Franciscan Ministries

Andi Allen, State Director, Best Buddies

Andi Allen is the State Director of Best Buddies in Florida where she works with a team of 41 employees to enhance the lives of those living with intellectual and developmental disabilities through programs focused on developing one-to-one friendships, integrated employment opportunities, inclusive living and leadership development. Ms. Allen manages all facets of State development and operations, placing an emphasis on quality programmatic delivery, fiscal sustainability, mission expansion and diversifying funding sources. Through the efforts of Ms. Allen, generous donors and staff partners, Best Buddies in Florida successfully supports 251 jobs participants, 325 school friendship chapters and over 10,000 total participants spanning 26 counties and 120 cities throughout the State of Florida.

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VoLo Foundation welcomes you to Climate Correction™ Conference 2023! Our Emcee John Morales gets us started. Ashley Van Stone, Sustainability Manager City of Orlando offers a warm welcome to 200+ attendees. VoLo Foundation’s Trustees and Founders, David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel, welcome everyone and remind us of the Foundation’s mission and vision. Dawn Shirreffs, Florida Director of Environmental Defense Fund gives a briefing that discusses how the Inflation Reduction Act can contribute to both local and global efforts and address climate change.

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As Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida, the majority of the residents at Babcock Ranch chose to shelter in place. The resilient design of their town was about to be put to the ultimate test. Despite massive devastation in surrounding communities – damage at Babcock Ranch was minimal. Residents never lost power. They never lost water. They never lost internet. And luck had nothing to do with it. Babcock Ranch has factored storm safety into all development decisions to create a town that is resilient by design.

Speakers

Jennifer Languell

President/Owner, Trifecta

For more than 25 years, Dr. Jennifer Languell has championed the implementation of green building and sustainable development principles within the construction industry. She is called upon by leading builders and developers to help them develop strategies to achieve their sustainability and resilience goals by creating more resource-efficient, healthy and durable projects. For her work, Dr. Languell and Trifecta have received numerous awards from government and industry organizations such as the Urban Land Institute, National Association of Home Builders, Center for Sustainable Florida, and the Florida Green Building Coalition. Her knowledge and leadership in the area of sustainability have made her a sought-after subject matter expert for the media in outlets such as BusinessWeek, CNN Headline News, HGTV, NPR and CNBC. Dr. Languell was also selected as a technical advisor and star for the Discovery Channel’s environmental series Discovery Project Earth. Dr. Languell serves in leadership roles with many non-profit organizations that are involved with green building and sustainability. She is Certified Woman Owned Business, Certified Residential Contractor CRC#1330049, a past President of the Florida Green Building Coalition., a LEED Accredited Professional, USGBC Green Rater, Class 1 Certified Energy Rater, NAHB Verifier, Certified Green Professional, Certifying Agent with the Florida Green Building Coalition and she currently serves as the chair of the board for Babcock Neighborhood Schools.

Lucienne Pears

Vice President of Economic & Business Development, Kitson Babcock, LLC.

In her role as Vice President of Economic & Business development, Lucienne strives to create a sustainable economy in Babcock Ranch. She grew up in rural upstate New York, graduated from Salisbury University on Maryland's eastern shore studying environmental science and urban planning. Living in SW Florida since 2002, Lucienne spent nearly a decade consulting on land development projects. In 2009 Lucienne shifted her focus to economic development, committed to improving the lives and opportunities of residents. During her years in Charlotte County’s EDO, Lucienne was recognized twice (2017 & 2018) as one of the Top 50 Economic Developers in North America by Consultant Connect, a consortium of site selection consultants, economic developers, and industry CEOs. She has also been honored as a Person to Watch by Florida Trend magazine. Under Lucienne’s leadership, the EDO secured several key commitments: the sale of Murdock Village, over $2 billion in capital investment in Charlotte County, and over $3.2 million in grant funding for infrastructure improvements to support economic development. Since joining Kitson & Partners in 2018, Lucienne has been a key teammate in attracting projects and funding to Babcock Ranch, including securing $7M in funding from the FL legislature for the construction of a regional emergency shelter. In addition to attracting primary employers to create jobs in keeping with he Babcock Ranch vision for sustainability, Lucienne also works to support and grow the existing business community and focuses on long-term strategies to keep Babcock Ranch at the cutting edge of Innovation.

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Historically, Florida has been slow to transition to clean energy, seemingly captive to the clout of utilities and the fossil fuel industry. But with solar costs dropping and federal dollars on the way, hear the latest about where the Sunshine State is on capturing cost-effective energy efficiency, solar, battery storage, and how we stack up on electrifying transportation.

Speakers

Susan Glickman

Policy & Program Consultant, Florida Clinicians For Climate Action

Named to Florida Trend’s Inaugural 500 Business Most Influential Business Leaders, Susan is with the Florida Clinicians for Climate Action - educating medical professionals on the health harms of climate change. She is a consultant to ReThink Energy Florida on The Upper Limit Project and Alianza for Progress on strategies to curb waste – a driver of climate change. She served as Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE’s) Florida Director from 2013 to 2021. A native of Florida, Susan has worked over two decades with many national organizations such as Natural Resources Defense Council, The Climate Group, Ceres, Our Children’s Trust, Center for Climate Integrity, Advanced Energy Economy, Union of Concerned Scientists and Environmental Defense Fund. Susan also developed and directed The Florida Business Network for a Clean Energy Economy, a coalition of business leaders working together to advance the clean energy economy. Susan was Founding Chair of the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. She was a Volunteer Florida Commissioner – having served under both Governors Charlie Crist and Rick Scott. Susan is on the Board of the Solar & Energy Loan Fund (SELF), a community development finance institution that provides affordable financing for weatherization and solar improvements. Susan is on the Steering Committee of the East Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative and co-chairs the Heat & Health Task Force.

Steve Rutherford

Founder and President, Tampa Bay Solar

He’s been a liberator of people, be it in the sands of Iraq or the rooftops of Tampa. And for the last few years, it’s clear, he’s still at it, freeing people from things that are larger than themselves. The only difference now is he is directly helping Americans, “here” at home. It’s been a long road to “here”, Tampa, but somehow the mission remained the same – helping people and freeing them. Steve also makes it very clear that he is willing to help his fellow military brothers and sisters by hiring veterans whenever possible. He knows what it’s like to come home. He’s served with honor, for over twenty-two years with the Navy SEALs. Integrity and honor are deeply woven into the wiring of Steve, and that flows into everything that he does. Character like this is hard to find, and you can be assured he takes every opportunity to serve you with the diligence and integrity he’s lived with for most of his life. Steve leverages his extensive knowledge and background when working with Solar Systems. And his lifelong passion for all things electrical shines with each new client and each new project. Steve brings so much experience to the Solar Industry, and to new customers as well. It’s easy to see why Tampa Bay Solar’s future is very bright, now if we can just figure out a way to harness that! Seriously though, you can find Steve on rooftops helping the installation crew and inspecting each job to guarantee your new solar energy system is installed to his high standards.

Ann Vanek-Dasovich

Chief Business Development Officer, Solar And Energy Loan Fund (SELF)

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Reducing food waste is increasingly being recognized as an effective and non-controversial solution to reduce GHG emissions; ease pressure on land and water ecosystems used for food production; and alleviate global food insecurity. WWF's national Food Waste Warriors program has landed in Orlando, and aims to inspire local K-12 students to take the lead in developing a more circular food system.

Speakers

Alex Nichols-Vinueza, Manager of Food Waste Programs, WWF

Alex supports the US Food Waste team’s portfolio of projects at WWF, including work with the agricultural, grocery retail, hospitality and food service sectors. He is the team lead for the Food Waste Warrior program, which empowers students and teachers to learn about the food system by measuring and reducing their schools’ food waste. He has recently helped to lead a coalition of environmental NGOs to develop a policy action plan for Congress and the Biden-Harris administration to reduce US food loss & waste by 50% by 2030. He previously spent 12 years in project and partner management across tech, government, and sustainability consulting in Colombia, the US, and Central America.

Shannon Maganiezin, Press, PR & Podcast Director, VoLo Foundation

Shannon is a world-class and seasoned climate communications professional. After bringing VoLo online through web and social media strategy, she led the creation of VoLo Climate News and is now host of Climate Correction Podcast. With a deep understanding of human psychology and detailed organization her work is cutting-edge, moving and effective. Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science dual degree in Psychology and Sociology from Palm Beach Atlantic University.

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Local governments in the Southeast face numerous challenges and barriers to advancing their sustainability and climate action priorities. This session will specifically focus on how SSDN is helping local governments build internal capacity to achieve climate-related goals, including participating in state-level policy forums and accessing federal funding to resource these activities. Southeast Sustainability Directors Network is a peer-to-peer network connecting over 100 local and tribal governments with the goal to accelerate, scale, and implement sustainability best practices throughout the Southeast region. SSDN speakers will include Ann Livingston (Director of Policy) who will discuss building the capacity of local government to meet climate and energy goals as well as engage with state and federal partners and Michael Dexter (Director of the SSDN’s Multimedia Environmental Finance Center) who will discuss federal funding opportunities and technical assistance offerings to help resource local governments to achieve climate priorities.

Speakers

Michael Dexter

Southeast Sustainability Director's Network

Michael is the Director of the Multimedia Environmental Finance Center, a pilot program of the Southeast Sustainability Directors Network. SSDN's EFC helps local governments and the communities they represent in the Southeast have the opportunity and support to access and be awarded funding to advance sustainability and resilience efforts. He provides technical assistance to members to access and apply for federal funding, liaises with federal agencies, and connects local governments with key partners who provide additional support under the Center’s umbrella. Prior to being with SSDN, he worked within local, state, and federal government including at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to oversee a $1.2 billion annual grant program, coordinate agency-wide climate change adaptation efforts, and support disaster preparedness and emergency response efforts.

Ann Livingston

Director, State Policy Program, Southeast Sustainability Directors Network

Ann has consistently taken an entrepreneurial approach to developing and implementing leading-edge solutions to sustainability issues facing communities, regions, and states since earning both a Juris Doctorate and an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Environment, Policy and Society from the University of Colorado in 2000. She has served as the Land Use Attorney for Environment Colorado; Director, Center for Communities by Design at the AIA National Chapter; Boulder County Sustainability Coordinator; Program Manager for State and Local Engagement at the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP), Principal Planner in Sustainability for Fort Lauderdale; and as a Climate Advisor for the City of St. Petersburg, FL prior to joining the SSDN team as Policy Director. Ann has worked collaboratively with multiple levels of government, utilities, the private sector (including technology firms, trade allies, and financial institutions), advocacy groups, Federal Laboratories, the US Department of Energy, and state energy offices among others. She has served on the City of Boulder and Xcel Energy Task Force (focused on municipalization and alternative partnership options), as President of the Colorado Green Building Guild, as Vice-President of the Environment Colorado Research and Policy Center Board of Directors, and on numerous other advisory boards and work groups. Ann was named as a Person of the Year by the Boulder Weekly (2009), Sustainability Champion (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2010), and Forty Under Forty by the Boulder County Business Report (2010). Ann is a 5th generation native Floridian—her love of natural Florida inspired her to pursue a career in sustainability and remains a source of motivation today.

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This panel will discuss the health impacts of climate change, with a focus on the effects of extreme heat. It will be moderated by Bonnie Schneider, Founder of Weather & Wellness LLC and author of the book "Taking the Heat: How Climate Change is Affecting Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and What You Can Do About It." (Simon & Schuster). Bonnie's expert panelists are Shauna Junco, Pharm.D., BCPS, a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in adult infectious diseases, and Dr. Martin Derrow, MD FACP, a retired internal medicine specialist and member of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action. The discussion will shed light on the vulnerability of low-income and minority communities to heat-related illnesses and the potential for increased infectious disease outbreaks. Plus, it will address the importance of taking action to mitigate the mental and physical health impacts of climate change and share the panelists' perspective on the role of local and federal policy in reducing climate-related health hazards. Gain valuable insights and knowledge from these renowned experts and learn how we can work towards protecting our personal health and build more resilient and sustainable communities.

Speakers:

Bonnie Schneider, Author, Simon and Schuster

Bonnie Schneider is a meteorologist and author of the new book, Taking the Heat: How Climate Change is Affecting Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and What You Can Do About It, (Simon & Schuster ). Bonnie founded Weather & Wellness©, successfully launching its original video content focusing on climate change and health. Nationally recognized as an on-camera television meteorologist, Bonnie's shared her insight and expertise on everything from hurricanes to snowstorms for MSNBC, CNN, HLN, Bloomberg TV, and The Weather Channel. Following her recent move from NYC to Florida, Bonnie is a Sustainability and Climate Tech Contributor for Techstrong.tv, a media platform featuring thought leaders in technology and digital transformation. Bonnie has over 260k followers on her social platforms.

Martin Derrow, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action

Dr. Derrow practiced Internal Medicine in Central Florida from 1986 until his retirement from active practice at the end of 2020. A graduate of The Ohio State University and The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Derrow held leadership positions with Physician Associates and Orlando Health with an interest in population health. Since retirement, Dr. Derrow has been active with Florida Clinicians for Climate Action and believes climate change is the greatest public health challenge we face today.

Shauna Junco, Advocacy Committee Co-Chair, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action

Shauna Junco is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Adult Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in English and her PharmD from the University of Florida. After completing her PGY-1 residency in Hospital Practice at Grady Health System and her PGY-2 in Infectious Diseases from West Virginia University Hospital she moved to Orlando, where she has spent the last 10 years in clinical practice at Orlando Regional Medical Center/Orlando Health, which has earned and maintained recognition as a Center of Excellence for Antimicrobial Stewardship from the Infectious Diseases Society of America. She currently serves as the Florida Clinicians for Climate Action Advocacy Committee Co-Chair, ORMC’s Mitigation and Resiliency Committee Co-Chair, and as a member of the East Central Florida Regional Resilience Collaborative Heat & Health Task Force.

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In this final episode of Season 2 of Climate Correction Podcast, we’re coming to you live from our offices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce our talented and very diverse team. Just for fun, this episode is presented in Spanglish. We sat down for a casual conversation and each person shared why he or she is passionate about working for climate solutions. We also talk about how they see the climate changing around them.

To learn about our team – and to put faces with names – visit our website here: https://volofoundation.org/mission/

Now kick back, relax and enjoy the show.

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Amy Harder is the Executive Editor of Cipher by Breakthrough Energy. Cipher is an online climate news source backed by Bill Gates. Amy is a journalist well-known for her ability to break down complex energy and climate issues, and communicate truth in digestible and easy-to-understand ways.

Amy also worked for Axios at its inception in 2017 and has worked with the Wall Street Journal. While originally covering general topics, Amy began to take a special interest in stories related to climate change. She decided to focus her niche on energy and climate journalism. Since that transition, she has become a widely renowned journalist for covering climate and energy issues. With a goal of simplifying the data, information, and policies, she attempts to break things down in a way that even people with limited knowledge of specifics can become informed.

In this episode, Amy discusses:

Her journalism journey in Washington
Her transition to climate and energy
Important U.S. and world climate information
How listeners and activities can become more informed on what's really going on in Washington

Resources Mentioned in Episode:

David Roberts Podcast
Bloomberg Green

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A Chief Sustainability Officer’s job is to generate, provide, and initiate an organization’s policies and actions regarding sustainability. At General Motors, this task has been taken on by Kristen Siemen. As the CSO for GM, Kristen Siemen has direct insight and knowledge of the current direction, future plans, and their commitment to fighting climate change.

In January 2021, GM committed itself to become carbon neutral in its products and operations by 2040 and eliminating tailpipe emissions by 2035. GM prides itself on being and becoming a frontrunner in climate sustainability and making a real difference to combat climate change. Their slogan is “EVerybody in.” GM is proudly dedicated to bringing electric vehicles to everyone. From luxury to commercial to standard markets, GM plans to make EVs affordable, comfortable, and sustainable for every driver. GM is excited to develop complete and total electric vehicles instead of just focusing on hybrids. The team believes this is the only way to make a significant difference and real change in the climate impact of vehicles.

In this episode, Kristen Siemen explains GM's goals, directions, plans, and actions and how the company plans to continue its fight for climate and sustainability.

Resources mentioned in the episode:

GM climate change equity plan
5 years ahead of schedule - 100% renewable energy
GM Renewable Energy Journal

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Representative Anna Eskamani flipped her legislative seat in 2018 and was re-elected in 2020. She has declared her candidacy for the Democratic party race scheduled for August 23, 2022. Rep. Eskamani has made pledges to not take money from fossil fuel companies and has a strong presence in the climate change community in Florida. She has continuously pushed for climate change bills and has not stopped, even as political opposition continues to delay change. Rep. Eskamani discusses her political career and her goals for the state of Florida. Providing protections to the environment, teaching colleagues about real climate statistics, and the struggles of gaining momentum in the current political atmosphere are all discussed in this episode. Find out more about the Legal Rights of the Environment bill in 2021 and 2022. Follow the path that Rep. Eskamani and her team plan to take for the State Renewable Energy Goals bill and its path in the House.

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Today I am joined by Dawn Shirreffs from Environmental Defense Fund. As EDF’s Florida Director, she works to integrate, enhance and scale the impact of EDF’s scientists and economists in Florida. She works with a growing Florida-based team to mobilize key influencers and constituencies to reach and build relationships with members of Congress and key in-state constituencies.

Highlighting links from this episode:

People First Report Card
Contact Your Supervisor of Elections

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From Florida Climate Week 2022 - https://floridaclimateweek.org/

Quality parks and green spaces are a fundamental requirement for sustaining healthy, equitable, and climate resilient communities. Importantly, natural solutions help people translate climate concern into real, close-to-home opportunities to act on climate. In addition, climate conservation provides a range of other benefits from coastal protection to improving air and water quality to cooling increasingly dangerous temperatures in our communities. During this session, speakers from the Trust for Public Land will use a mix of case studies to highlight the power of natural climate solutions and share lessons learned about how to maximize the climate, health, and equity benefits that these solutions provide. The presenters will also train attendees on how to use a new publicly available geospatial tool called the Conservation Carbon Map. This tool was developed with input from experts around the country and identifies areas with high potential for protecting carbon-rich landscapes. For users in Florida, the map identifies: 1) carbon storage and sequestration by state, county, watershed, and parcels over 100 acres; 2) threats to these carbon stocks from development, disease, and wildfire; and 3) where conservation can deliver additional co-benefits by protecting important habitats, rare ecosystems, and water supplies.

Learn more about Trust for Public Land.

Speakers

Brendan Shane(Speaker)Trust for Public Land, Climate Director, Land and People Lab
Taj Schottland(Speaker)Trust for Public Land, Associate Director, Climate Program, Land and People Lab
Kate Brown(Speaker)Trust for Public Land, Senior Project Manager
Brian Tavernia(Speaker)Trust for Public Land, Project Manager, Geospatial Science

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Ashley Hollern is an experienced teacher, educational technology expert, and STEM professional. She is also the Founder of Authentic Exploration Matters. She has taken a stance on teaching educators how to weave up-to-date climate science and solutions into curriculums to arm the current generation of youth to be aware of the climate problem that will challenge their future. She encourages them all to think about how they can be part of the solution.

As the climate crisis gets increasingly urgent, young people have become more aware of the need for action. Gen Z Alphas and Gen Alpha students have so much information at their fingertips, so it is becoming more difficult to teach by telling them things. Instead, teachers should pose conundrums and questions, urging students to use the resources around them to find solutions. They can also teach by motivating these students to take action on social change issues. Ashley Hollern discusses how you can get students interested in climate issues and empower them to become change agents as individuals, in their communities, and as global citizens.

In this episode, Ashley discusses:

The teaching and learning styles that are most effective with Gen Z and Gen Alpha students
Methods for parents and teachers to get students interested, engaged, and involved in climate topics
The different actions students can take once they get involved in climate topics

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In this episode, Ashley discusses:

The teaching and learning styles that are most effective with Gen Z and Gen Alpha students
Methods for parents and teachers to get students interested, engaged, and involved in climate topics
The different actions students can take once they get involved in climate topics

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After running a public and media relations firm for 12 years, Carlos Curbelo got involved in his community is 2010 to the Miami-Dade County School Board. In 2014, he was elected to Congress and served until January of 2019. Congressman Carlos Curbelo represented Florida’s 26th Congressional District. In Congress, Carlos Curbelo was often ranked as one of the most bipartisan members. Being a child of political refugees from Cuba and being born in Miami, Florida, Carlos Curbelo had high goals for climate change policy, immigration reform, tax policy, and gun safety. Congressman Curbelo did his best to generate a cooperative relationship regardless of political affiliation. He co-founded and co-chaired the Bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. Due to this effort, Congressman Curbelo was honored by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation with the New Frontier Award for his work on environmental policy through bipartisan cooperation. In 2018, he was associated with the Market Choice Act, ambitious legislation that invested nearly 1 trillion dollars into American infrastructure while reducing greenhouse gas emissions through carbon pricing. Currently, Carlos Curbelo co-leads Vocero and serves as an on-air analyst for organizations such as NBC, MSNBC, and Telemundo. In this episode, Carlos discusses:

his proposals to mitigate climate change
how the effects of climate change impact hot-button topics such as immigration and economy
insight that can be useful in mindset for upcoming and future elections

Associated Links: Energy Foundation - Board of Directors - Carlos Curbelo https://www.ef.org/person/carlos-curbelo/ Congress.Gov - Carlos Curbelo https://www.congress.gov/member/carlos-curbelo/C001107

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his proposals to mitigate climate change
how the effects of climate change impact hot-button topics such as immigration and economy
insight that can be useful in mindset for upcoming and future elections

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Born in Belleville, Illinois in 1932, Dr. Leroy “Roy” Snyder Wehrle grew up with nature and the environment being a big part of his family. With a rich history involving the economy, foreign and domestic policy, and climate activism, Dr. Leroy Wehrle provides valuable insight on how the economy and climate are linked. With this knowledge, he aims to educate and provide insight to allow others to seek, educate, and lead change for climate change. In 1972, he was awarded a Professorship in Economics at Sangamon State University, now the University of Illinois at Springfield, where he offered one of the first courses in the new field of sustainability and climate change. From 2000 until 2013, he also taught at Millikin University the lead international course in the Master of Business curriculum. After graduating with Honors from Yale University in 1959, where he did his thesis under Professors James Tobin and Art Okun, Dr. Wehrle served as Economic Counsellor in the Loas Embassy and as Deputy Director of the AID (U.S. Agency for International Development). During 1961 and 1962 he served as Senior Economist on the Council of Economic Advisors for President Kennedy. During the Vietnam War, from 1964 to 1967, Dr. Wehrle served as Economic Counsellor to Ambassadors Henry Cabot Lodge, General Maxwell Taylor, and Ellsworth Bunker. He directed US policy to constrain inflation in the war-torn economy of South Vietnam. He was awarded the Jump Award in 1965 for best service of all officers in the State Dept. and again in 1966 for best service of all US government employees. After serving AID in Laos, Dr. Wehrle served for AID in Washington as Deputy Assistant Secretary for South Vietnam. Dr. Wehrle was an economic development advisor to Nelson Rockefeller on his advisory trip to South, Central, and Caribbean countries for President Nixon. After a term with Brookings Institute as Senior Economist, he was appointed Director of Social Policy Institute in the cabinet of Gov. Richard Ogilvie in Illinois. In this episode, Dr. Roy discusses: * Carbon Tax and Policy * How the word is affected by policy decisions * How we, as activists, can influence lawmakers * How we can make a real impact on climate change

Additional Resources: * Addressing Climate Change Using a Carbon Tax & Dividend Plan Within a Global Compact * Volo - Bipartisan Climate Change * Volo - Carbon Pricing * Proposal for COP26 – Recommendations on a Climate Club and Carbon Surcharge Transfer * Addressing Climate Change Using a Carbon Tax & Dividend Plan Within a Global Compact * U.S. Climate Policy Driving Foreign Policy: Climate policy recommendations * Employment Effects of the Energy Transition driven by the carbon dividend and tax plan (side study to the original National Energy Transition Plan)

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Nikki Fried is the current Commissioner of Agriculture, in Florida. She was first appointed to the position in January 2019 by Governor Ron DeSantis. In 2022, she goes face-to-
face in a race for the Governor’s seat. She has always been an advocate for climate change and has taken many steps to improve Florida's environment.

In this episode, Nikki discusses how the environment's impact on agriculture is changing. She talks about the measurable steps that have been taken to start improving the environment in Florida, such as the tree planting project and the Clean Water Act. She also spoke in depth on the legalization of hemp and the positive environmental impact it has on Florida's economy. She also shares inside knowledge on Florida’s energy goals and education plans.

In this episode, Commissioner Fried discusses:

How the environment’s impact on agriculture is changing.
The measurable steps that have been taken to start improving the environment in
Florida, such as the tree planting project and the Clean Water Act.
Legalization of hemp and the positive environmental impact.
Florida energy goals; the past, present, and future.
Her plans to weave climate education into schools and educate the rising generation about the climate crisis and how to combat it.

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Economists study the way the production and distribution of goods, products, and services affects the free. Conscious and modern economists are now applying this financial analysis to global warming and the effect on climate change. Economist Laurence "Larry" Kotlikoff has written, spoken, and advocated for the climate for most of his career, including in front of U.S. Congress. Ranked as one of the top 25 World's Most Influential Economists by The Economist Magazine, Kotlikoff is well informed and well respected in his field. Larry has an impressively long list of credentials as heard in his bio. He's written many articles and papers, and has co-authored research papers with other top economists. Topics of these articles, many of which can be found at the National Bureau of Economic Research, include carbon taxing, the Paris Accord, and other climate crisis topics. In this episode, Larry discusses the generational solution of climate change, carbon taxation, the current War on Ukraine and it’s economic impact. Larry suggests with energy prices far higher than we are accustomed to, we are currently experiencing what a price on carbon feels like, without the dividend. For more from Larry Kotlikoff: Substack - https://larrykotlikoff.substack.com/ Book - Money Magic Upside Investing on Forbes MaxiFi Planner Kotlikoff's Website - Economic Security Planning Inc

Money Magic: An Economist’s Secrets to More Money, Less Risk, and a Better Life

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A sustainability and resilience officer’s job is to act as a mediator between businesses, organizations, or governments and the environment or environmental policies. They develop strategies that work with climate change activists and policies. These strategies help avoid conflict, protect the environment, and minimize waste or losses in a world market that is seeing less and less resources. Whitford "Whit" Remer is the first Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Tampa. He is approaching climate change in Florida with three core values, Go Green, Be Fair, Keep Safe. Whit Remer is working with city members to transition the City of Tampa to becoming 100% renewable energy by 2045 and generated a comprehensive roadmap for climate change. With a Super Bowl victory, two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, and a stellar baseball team, Whit Remer is dedicated to “Champa Bay” for the long term and is dedicated to working with city officials to create a long lasting city legacy while also protecting the environment and Florida’s natural beauty. In this episode, Whit Remer discusses the importance of renewable energy within city infrastructure, discusses the successes and plans for the future of connecting with the community, and how voters and activists can create a meaningful impact on the environment.

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Jon Paul “J.P.” Brooker is a Florida advocate for climate change through environmental law, fishery regulations, and ocean conservancy. He sits on the Executive Council of the Florida Bar’s Environment & Land Use Law Section. Additionally, J.P. serves on the Governmental and Public Policy Advocacy and Admiralty Law committees for the Florida Bar. He is a co-chair of public interest and also serves on the coral advisory panel for the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. He is also the director of the Florida headquarters for the Florida Conservation for the Ocean Conservancy. J.P. and the Ocean Conservancy have made recent successes in habit protection in multiple areas, such as bringing seagrass preservation into the conversation and the victory in legislation that would allow municipalities to ban cigarette smoking on beaches, a high plastic-based single use item that has been number 1 of the top 10 plastic items picked up from FL beaches. In this episode, J.P. discusses the importance of the actions of every individual in the protection of our environment and ocean and how everyone can get involved in either an individual or group effort. He highlights the importance of limiting single use plastics and microplastics that accumulate in everything from fish to birds to humans. Additionally, he addresses the Red Tide, a real fear and threat for Florida residents and wildlife. Additional ways to help: International Coastal Clean-up Connect and Collect Clean Swell App

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Nathaniel “Nat” O. Keohane is the president for the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES). Previously, he served as a special assistant to President Obama, as the senior vice president for the Environment Defense Fund, and as an Associate Professor of Economics at Yale. Keohane provides valuable insight to Congress and other influential members of the community about climate change and the current path that the US and the world takes. Currently, Nat Keohane, working with the C2ES, influences the global stage by advocating for the world and climate. Combining his economist background with his passion for the environment, Keohane speaks and attempts to inform politicians and everyday people about the importance of climate change in relation to economic principles. He has spoken abundantly about cap and trade policies and about the harmful effect of heat-trapping gasses. In this episode, Nat Keohane addresses the Biden administration's plans for climate change, cap and trade policy, what voters and climate activists need to do to push for future successes, and much more.

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Congressman Charlie Crist is currently serving Florida’s 13th district. He was Florida’s governor from 2007 to 2011. Congressman Crist is once again campaigning to serve Florida and correct some of the wrongs he sees occurring within the state. As a proven advocate for climate correction, he fought to hold BP accountable during the devastating oil spill back in 2010. Currently, while serving as Congressman for Florida’s 13th district, he has continued to fight for the environment. In this episode, Congressman Crist discusses the important initiatives he wishes to see Florida prioritize, including growth in the economy, voter rights, and proper environmental protections. These environmental protections will not only save and preserve the natural beauty of the Florida coast, Congressman Crist’s home state, but will also help improve land value and increase tourism.

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We all know that extreme heat can be dangerous and that we should keep cool and drink plenty of water to avoid the miserable effects of dehydration. Are you aware, however, that heat has a major impact on pregnant women and healthy birth outcomes? When a woman is pregnant, it’s already difficult to self-regulate her body temperature because her body is working to keep both herself and her baby cool. The number of extreme heat days are rapidly increasing due to climate change. Excessive heat can have devastating impacts on pregnant women and their babies and has been linked to premature birth, low birth weight, stillbirth, and maternal heat stroke. The Women’s Fund Miami-Dade launched its 2022 public awareness campaign on extreme heat and pregnancy health, putting a gender lens on the issue of heat and how it affects maternal health and birth outcomes, disproportionately for women of color. With a mission to create positive change for women and girls through grantmaking, advocacy, research and leveraging collective impact, the Women’s Fund works to create a community where power and possibility are not limited by gender. In this episode, Executive Director, Marya Meyer shares the impact that climate change is having on pregnant women, and provides actionable ways that we can support pregnant women and babies, as well as ensure Florida adapts to rising temperatures. * Heat, Hurricanes, Risks and Resilience Virtual Impact Collaborative * Inspiring Action! Impact Collaborative * Cheryl Holder- Climate Correction Podcast * Miami Waterkeeper * Healthy Babies Coalition * March of Dimes

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Jorge "Daniel" Taillant’s admiration and determination to protect glaciers is really only the tip of the iceberg in his battle for climate change. Daniel is a Climate Justice Policy Advisor at the Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development, a group dedicated to promote positive influences in societies to protect the environment and create accountable systems of governance. At IGSD, Daniel helps advise the state of California, state agencies, local government and civil society organizations on climate action. He is a co-founder for the Center for Human Rights and Environment where in 2014, he took a leadership role at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CACC) and is helping the UN coalition to promote the phaseout of climate pollutants such as methane and black carbon. Additionally, he acted as the Chief Strategic Advisor to the Secretary of Environment of Argentina from 2006 to 2008.

Join us in the following episode as we learn our role and discuss topics such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report, how Jorge "Daniel" Taillant and his wife assisted in connecting the environment and human rights activism towards a united goal, the undiscussed, but extremely important topic of glacier protections, and more. Get the Book:

Meltdown: The Earth Without Glaciers

Glaciers: The Politics of Ice

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Vice-Chairman of the Miami City Commission, Ken Russell was re-elected for a second term in November 2019 and is currently running for US Senate. He is an avid advocate for solutions to climate change. After realizing the need for action within his own community, he stepped forward and began a life in politics. With passions centered around nature, such as professional kite surfing and woodworking, Commissioner Russell realized the importance of using political power to impact the environment in a lasting and positive way.

During his time in the Miami City Commission, he spearheaded the clean-up of Biscayne Bay, addressed sea-level rise and storm surge mitigation, and structured and campaigned for the Miami Forever Bond, which provides $100M in affordable housing and $200M for sea-level rise resiliency.

In this episode, Commissioner Russell addresses how he got started, shares his successes and challenges, and outlines future plans for addressing climate change in the current partisan political climate.

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Join VoLo Foundation for the 4th Annual Climate Correction™ conference in Orlando, FL. This event focused on food systems and the agricultural processes that will not only feed populations into the next generation but provide ecological solutions to our climate crisis. Learn from farmers, home growers, and business leaders working to sustain our food systems.

The 2022 Climate Correction™ conference was set to be a net-zero event. VoLo Foundation partnered with the environmental nonprofit We Are Neutral to reduce and offset the event's comprehensive carbon footprint.

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Climate change and its potential effects can increase uncertainty about how our food systems will adjust to new and changing conditions. In this session, four UF professors highlight transformative research to build an adaptive and thriving agricultural sector into the future. Lessons from Florida and across the globe can teach us to work with nature and build resilient agroecosystems that resist, recover and adapt to a surprising and dynamic world.

Speakers:

Gregory Kiker - University of Florida, Professor and Graduate Coordinator
Gbola Adesogan - University of Florida, Director, Food Systems Institute and Director, Livestock Systems Innovation Lab
Yiannis Ampatzidis - Associate Professor, University of Florida
Ziynet Boz - University of Florida

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A conversation on climate, food and equity with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist, The Nature Conservancy and Rod Braun, Florida Climate Strategy Director, The Nature Conservancy.

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Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) is the chair of the U.S. House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, which unveiled its 500-plus-page Climate Crisis Action Plan in 2020 to give Congress a roadmap for solving the climate crisis. Castor is a longtime national leader on protecting the environment and finding climate solutions. In 2019, she was the lead sponsor of the Climate Action Now Act (H.R. 9), the first major climate bill to pass the House of Representatives in a decade. She started her professional career enforcing environmental and growth management laws in Florida, helping protect the state’s coastline, wetlands and endangered species. A Democrat, Castor was first elected in 2006, when she became the first woman to represent the Tampa Bay area in Congress.

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Introducing We Are Neutral and explaining Climate Correction’s commitment to carbon neutrality. Offsetting your carbon footprint shouldn’t be a one-time transaction. It’s not meant to be a guilt-free write-off, but rather one piece of a much larger puzzle.

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Britt Groosman is Vice President of Climate-Smart Agriculture at Environmental Defense Fund, where she helps create environmentally effective and economically sound solutions for working landscapes, including farms, ranches and forests. Her experience spans from reducing deforestation in Brazil to low carbon rural development in India.

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This distinguished panel discussed the growing role for Florida’s farms, ranches, and woodlands in delivering high value and scalable solutions to climate change and other pressing global sustainable development goals.

Ernie Shea, President, Solutions from the Land, outlined the work underway in the Florida Climate Smart Agriculture Initiative and moderated the session.
Jim Strickland, Owner, Strickland Ranch, discussed climate smart agriculture (CSA) systems and practices Florida ranchers are deploying to maintain sustainability, improve resilience and reduce GHG emissions.
Dr. Maria Lucia Silveira, Professor, Soil and Water Quality, University of Florida, shared research on nutrient management strategies that result in optimum forage production and profitability, while protecting Florida water resources.
Dr. Carlos Messina, Professor, Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, discussed the evolving role of artificial intelligence in measuring and monitoring the delivery of ecosystem services from farms, ranches, and forests.
Fred Yoder, Co-Chair, Solutions from the Land, provided global context outlining CSA enabling policies, programs and investments evolving across the world.

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Chris Castro is a renowned public official serving as the Senior Advisor to Orlando Mayor, Buddy Dyer, Director of Sustainability & Resilience, and “Future-Ready” steering committee member at the City of Orlando.

In his role, Chris works to advance a comprehensive set of policies & programs that has turned Orlando into one of the leading cities in America accelerating sustainability, resiliency, and climate action.

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Hops, an essential ingredient of beer, are a perennial crop adapted to temperate climates, with more than 90% of production occurring in the Pacific Northwest. Shinsuke Agehara, Professor, University of Florida, shares how they are evaluating the adaptive capacity of hops to Florida’s humid subtropical climate through cultivar selection, breeding, environmental manipulation, and optimization of crop management practices.

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The VISTA Award is VoLo’s latest recognition, specific for students who display exemplary leadership, along with Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Action in climate solutions. VoLo gathers proposals from students at the Graduate level who are enrolled full-time with a US-based University or College. The finalist student individuals or teams will be invited by VoLo to present their ideas at their Climate Correction™ conference.

At Climate Correction™, VoLo’s Founders determined the project that best drove positive change in FLORIDA climate solutions. The winning project’s individual or team will receive a $10,000 gift, made out to the University or College with whom they are affiliated, to grow the project’s efforts.

Land Management: Can Cover Crops Contribute to Carbon Sequestration?

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Agriculture contributes to climate change.
There is potential for CO2 emissions offset through various farm practices.
Cover crops: a potential solution in Florida.
Our research in Gainesville, Florida.

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Agriculture is in crisis. Low commodity prices, higher input costs and urbanization have made it difficult to make a decent living on the farm. Farming is/has been a significant source of CO2 in the atmosphere. But conversely, agriculture can be an important solution to high atmospheric concentrations by sequestering carbon in soils. Dr. Scott Angle, Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Florida discusses how rewarding farmers for carbon sequestration along with other "ecosystem services" might just be the means to assure profitability and survival.

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In May 2021, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava appointed Jane Gilbert to serve as the county’s first Chief Heat Officer making Jane the first Chief Heat Officer in the world! Florida residents are used to the heat, but as climate change continues, we will feel it even more. Previously, Floridians averaged approximately 7 days a year when the heat index would reach 105. By mid-century, that number is expected to rise to 88 days a year. This represents not only a health risk to many, but also has a significant economic impact.

During this episode, Jane shares how they are partnering with all areas of local government to create infrastructure for heat emergencies, plant more trees, and educate the general public about their needs and rights.

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Kathleen Rogers is the President of Earth Day Network. Under her leadership, EarthDay.org has grown into a global year-round policy and activist organization with an international professional staff
In 1970, 20 million people mobilized to call for greater protections for our planet. Since then, many policies and programs have been developed. But, we still have a lot of work to do.

EarthDay.org aims to educate all children on the risks and opportunities of climate change and to develop the civic skills to fight back. Schools should not just be a place where children learn the basics, but laboratories for invention, creativity, and social justice.

In addition, Earthday.org is committed to getting people excited about voting in connection to their environment. They believe that this education begins in our schools.

Through collaborative working with our Department of Education and Congress along with teachers and school districts, we can create a powerful force tied to long-term economic growth.

This Earth Day, they are promoting an equitable, green economy across the US tied to education, civic training and jobs.

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During Climate Correction 2018, these experts engaged in an in-depth panel discussion on the hidden costs of climate change, how they are reaching a cost of hundreds of billions each year, and how current solutions can provide extreme value.

Environmental Advisor for VoLo Foundation, Andy Stevenson
VP, Global Climate at Environmental Defense Fund, Britt Groosman
Managing Director and CEO, Sustainable Capital Advisors, Trenton Allen

Join VoLo Foundation for the 4th Annual Climate Correction™ Conference in Orlando, FL on March 17-18, 2022. This two-day event will focus on food systems and the agricultural processes that will not only feed populations into the next generation but provide ecological solutions to our climate crisis.

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Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people and the places where we live. She is a professor at Texas Tech University and has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People and Fortune’s 50 World’s Greatest Leaders

During Climate Correction 2018, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe scientifically explained why each of us plays a vital role in solving the greatest climate challenge of our time.

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As we prepare for Climate Correction 2022, we are revisiting the popular Regenerative Soil & Agriculture Panel from last year's event. Ray Archuleta is one of the world’s preeminent experts, pioneers and advocates in today’s regenerative agricultural movement. Through years of practical experience on his own farms and ranches, and by learning from other experts and researchers across the globe, he’s learned how to successfully farm and ranch in nature’s image—to grow healthier soil, food, farms and profits. And he’s dedicated his life to teaching others how to do the same.

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During this special episode, listen as we highlight some of our favorite snippets from season 1. Throughout this episode, you will hear key insights from those advocating for climate change and the health of our planet.

Season 2 kicks off soon with an incredible line up of experts. You won’t want to miss a single episode. Subscribe now!

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Climate Correction Podcast

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Meet the incredible team at VoLo Foundation. Team VoLo is comprised of scientists, lawyers, philanthropic professionals, community leaders, and innovative thinkers working together to advocate for climate change solutions to address the climate crisis. We are deeply passionate about the health and wellness of our planet and believe that data-driven research can accelerate change in our world. By developing and sharing knowledge through facts and data, together we can impact positive global change.

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Coordinated by Citizens' Climate International, the COP26 People’s Pavilion aims to provide open and direct communication with the general public and engage people all over the world to raise awareness and drive climate action that is necessary as we face the climate crisis and the climate challenge. This panel provides a shared space for people from all around the world to interact with allies to address climate change solutions.

VoLo Foundation was honored to support this important initiative to accelerate change and global impact.

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Citizens' Climate Lobby

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VoLo Earth addresses our planet's climate crisis at its roots by providing first-in funding and hands-on leadership to early-stage climate tech companies. We strive to grow, propagate, and capitalize on climate solutions with an intent to deliver superior investment returns and quantifiable carbon benefit.

Chris Tullar and Joseph Goodman, PhD are two of the founding members at VoLo Earth Ventures. During this interview, they discuss what motivated them to join this diverse team, the future of investing in the environment, and even provide some tips for investing on a personal level.

VoLo Earth Ventures launched its first fund focusing on a diverse cohort of founders with an endless appetite to tackle climate change through innovative products and technologies.

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The Amazons are the largest rainforest in the world spanning 8 countries and comprising about 40% of all remaining rainforests in the entire world. New species are still being discovered at least once a week, and approximately 300 different indigenous groups call the Amazon their home.

Meg Symington, World Wildlife Foundation Managing Director for the Amazon project shares how they are working to keep a functional ecosystem that provides benefits to people and nature over the long term.

Born at the Conference of the Parties for the Climate Change Treaty in Paris in 2015, the Heritage Colombia Project is an ambitious PFP initiative for the next 20+ years to ensure the conversation of 20 million hectares (1 hectare = 100 acres) of natural areas by increasing the number of protected areas, improving management, and supporting productive activities in areas that connect these important protected regions.

Phase 1 is currently underway with a goal to have 14 million hectares of protected areas and corridors and five landscape mosaics in the Amazon. They are working to raise $100 million in donor funding which will be matched by the Government of Colombia.

The Heritage Colombia Project is establishing the framework to apply this model in other countries of the Amazon and beyond.

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President & Founder, American Conservation Coalition, Benji Backer, is a voice for young conservative who want real actionable climate change solutions. ACC is the largest grassroots organization for conservatives who care about the environment and want to have a community of people fighting for climate change. With chapters across the country, they provide people with the tools to be good advocates in their community regardless of their political affiliation. Benji shares that we start by taking small, reasonable, but tangible wins and continue scaling those wins up into larger policies. He notes that there are 3 areas we can focus on immediately where there is alignment on both sides of the political aisle, and discusses strategies for change.

Wisconsin’s Conservative Energy Forum
Mainstream Republicans of Washington
American Conservation Coalition
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Chisato Fukuda Calvert is Deputy Director of OpenAQ, an environmental tech non-profit empowering communities around the world to clean their air by harmonizing, sharing, and using open air quality data.

1 in 8 deaths in the world is due to poor air quality making this one of the largest public health threats of our time. With climate change, this issue is becoming even more pressing.

OpenAQ is a one-stop-shop for real-time and historical air quality data tracking 7 main ambient air pollutants. By making data more accessible and digestible, they empower local communities to create lasting change.

OpenAQ provides synergy between stakeholders and sectors to bring people together to collectively work together to identify the core issues as it relates to air pollution within the community.

Chisato shares their goals for the future and ways that people can get more involved.

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For over 40 years, distinguished university professor and senior research scientist, Lonnie Thompson, has been collecting ice to analyze the effects of climate change. He’s led 64 expeditions conducting ice core drilling programs in 16 countries.

Lonnie shares how he first became interested in studying ice, and how his early failure led to the development of the first solar-powered drilling equipment launching a whole new area of research. The results of these studies have been published in more than 260 articles.

The history of the earth’s climate is recorded in glaciers around the world, sums up what is happening in the environment, and allows us the opportunity to respond to what we are seeing. By studying the data in the ice core, we are able to understand data through the course of time, long before humans were around to record it.

This intriguing interview will leave you rethinking what you thought you knew about ice!

Docu-Short: The Rising Cost of Climate Change

Icy Warning from the World’s Highest Mountain

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Studies show that climate change has become a global public health threat with a disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations. This event, hosted by Johnson & Johnson, will bring together cross-disciplinary leaders, who are on the frontlines of climate, health and equity - from physicians who are working to better understand the connection between human health and environmental health, to advocates who are supporting communities that are feeling the effects of a changing climate, to policy influencers who are working to address air pollution and other climate impacts. The event will highlight some of the collaborative and innovative actions happening today, and share ideas on the immediate and longer-term climate and health interventions needed to help increase community resilience and reduce future impacts.

Speakers include:

Irene Burga, Air Quality Advisor, City of LA
Paulette Frank, CSO, Johnson & Johnson
Dr Cheryl Holder, Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity & Community Initiatives, FIU/Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Sonali Sharma, Senior Director, Global Sustainability & Engagement, Johnson & Johnson

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Global business and government leaders have announced ambitious climate commitments, laying out targets with fast approaching end dates. ‘Net Zero’ will define our politics and economies for decades to come, from energy to transport, industry to food; the opportunities are endless, and the risks of inaction are profound.

But despite our ambitions and actions so far, despite the science setting us targets, and knowing we must halve emissions by 2030, all trajectories suggest we are vastly off track to meet all the commitments made. We need greater leadership in this Climate Decade.

Many of the technologies, the tools and the pathways to deliver these targets are available, right now. Growth in the green economy will continue to outpace traditional sectors and we can rebalance our relationship with nature, but only if governments take urgent policy decisions and greater business action starts today.

The Hub Live’s opening flagship event will explore what needs to happen now to make 2030 and 2050 commitments a reality. How do we get back on track, what critical policy interventions, technology development and investment decisions must converge, and when do key climate millstones need to be hit across the Climate Decade to Get It Done?

Speakers include:

Inger Andersen, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Ezgi Barcenas, CSO, AB InBev
John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate
Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency
Helen Clarkson, CEO, Climate Group
Dr Jonathan Foley, Executive Director, Project Drawdown
Bill Gates, Founder, Breakthrough Energy
Simon Glynn, Partner and Co-lead, Climate & Sustainability, Oliver Wyman
Aongus Hegarty, President, International Markets, Dell Technologies
Catherine MacGregor, CEO, ENGIE
Nisha Pillai, Event Host, Former BBC World News Anchor
Prof Dr Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science, University of Potsdam
The Hon. Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister, Scottish Government
Judith Wiese, Managing Board Member & Labor Director, Siemens AG

Climate Week NYC 2021

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A healthy planet is the foundation for a healthy global population, and human health cannot be advanced without healthy planetary systems such as fresh water, clean air and a stable climate. The direct yearly financial costs of degrading natural systems are predicted to be US$2-4 billion by 2030. And yet, there is currently a lack of guidance for businesses on how to leverage their strategies in a way that simultaneously accelerates change across both climate change and public health.

To bridge this gap, Forum for the Future, in collaboration with Walgreen Boots Alliance, GSK Consumer Healthcare and Bupa has over 2020-21 explored the interconnection of these critical challenges and how businesses can take action. Join this event to explore:

What are the interconnections of climate and health? How might they strengthen in the 2020s?
How can businesses deliver positive outcomes for both issues through supply chain strategies, products and services, advocacy, and partnerships?
What opportunities exist for cross-sector collaboration to consider how to drive co-benefits on two of today’s biggest global challenges?

Speakers include:

Jane Burston, CEO, Clean Air Fund
Richard Ellis, VP, Corporate Social Responsibility, Walgreen Boots Alliance
Dr Paula Franklin, Chief Medical Officer, Bupa
Teri Lyng, Sr VP, Head of Transformation & Sustainability, GSK Consumer Healthcare
Dr Sally Uren, CEO, Forum for the Future

Climate Week NYC

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The transition to 100% clean energy by 2030 - an historical commitment by the Biden Administration with the potential to create over 10 million green, well paid and skilled jobs. From construction to transport, manufacturing to industry, green jobs will continue to grow and with greater business and government collaboration increasing the demand for green jobs, has the potential to transform the American energy economy and secure a future for key American industries – but only if people and communities are placed at the heart of this transition. The Hub Live presents a 90-minute examination of Biden’s jobs and energy vision exploring how the transition can benefit all Americans, why it is so critical to other sectoral transitions, and how to build the level of capacity – both infrastructure and skills – required to deliver a new energy economy.

Speakers include:

Chris Ashton, CEO, Worley
Sophie Brochu, President & CEO, Hydro-Québec
Kate Brown, Governor, State of Oregon
Helen Clarkson, CEO, Climate Group
Megan Darby, Editor, Climate Home News
Ani Dasgupta, CEO & President, World Resources Institute
Deb Haaland, US Secretary of Interior, US Department of the Interior
Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO, SE4ALL / UN Energy
Pedro J. Pizarro, CEO, Edison International
James Slevin, National President, Utility Workers Union of America
Frans Timmermans, Executive VP, European Commission
Halla Tómasdóttir, CEO & Chief Change Catalyst, B-Team
Mary Warlick, Deputy Director General, International Energy Agency

Climate Week NYC 2021

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The renewed US domestic climate agenda will drive demand for green innovation and investments with new approaches to scaling up finance for climate-aligned sectors and infrastructure. According to a recent Princeton University study, Net Zero America, in order for the United States to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by 2050 it would require at least $2.5 trillion in upfront additional capital investment over the next decade. Yet, the cost for inaction and the impact on the environment, human health and the economy is immeasurable. What the broader financial community does now will help determine the fate of the planet on which humanity relies. This session will explore the innovations and pathways needed for the financial system to accelerate investments toward a zero-carbon economy.

Speakers include:

Amy Davidsen, Executive Director, North America, Climate Group
Jonah Goldman, Managing Director, Breakthrough Energy
Alexandra Liftman, Global Environmental Executive, Bank of America
Mindy Lubber, CEO & President, CERES
Susan Mac Cormac, Principle, Chair of Social Enterprise and Impact Investing Group and Co-Chair of Energy and Cleantech Group, Morrison & Forester, LLP
Kathryn I. Murtagh Esq., Chief Compliance Officer & MD of Sustainable Investing, Harvard Management Company, Inc.
Fiona Reynolds, CEO, PRI
Anne Simpson, Managing Investment Director, Board Governance & Sustainability, CalPERS
Dr Andrew Steer, CEO & President, Bezos Earth Fund
Tom Steyer, Founder, Beneficial State Bank
Jason Storah, CEO, Aviva Canada
Marilyn Waite, Climate & Clean Energy Finance Program Officer, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation

Climate Week NYC 2021

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Laura Termini is a Venezuelan actress, producer, writer and a board certified health beauty counselor. She is also the founder and creative director of Chicanol.com, an inspiring online publication for English and Spanish speaking people. She was invited to the White House to be recognized as one of America’s top Latina Bloggers.

Laura uses a mix of entertainment, knowledge and creativity to share valuable information with the world about healthy lifestyle choices that impact climate change. During this interview, she provides insight about how you can use social media as a resource tool to support your interests, answer questions, and implement small changes that have a ripple effect on the world.

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As a high school science teacher, Caroline Lewis was passionate about breaking down complex science into simple consumable nuggets of information. She expanded her work outside schools to design programs that drove youth to ask questions, and help the disengaged become engaged.

Caroline founded CLEO Institute in 2010, and later developed the GenCLEO youth advocacy group composed of students coming together to advocate for environmental justice and climate change solutions. Through the program, students learn about the latest climate science from reputable and vetted sources, and increase their advocacy and communication skills through training and engagement opportunities.

Today’s youth are looking to hold elected officials accountable, and work together to build a brighter future. GenCLEO provides them with the tools, skills, and resources to help them find their voice.

GenCLEO
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Just Back Off and Let Us Teach

Just Back Off and Let Us Teach: A Book for Effective Teachers and Those Who Champion Them

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Paul Rennie is the Head of the Global Economy Group at the British Embassy, Washington DC, leading the UK’s climate and energy, economic and trade, and science and technology networks across the United States.

For years, there has been talk about climate change, but there’s never been this level of public support. The US’s renewed commitment to climate change sends a message to the world that this is an issue that cannot be ignored and is coming at a time when technology is ready and able to meet our missions.

Through his work, Paul works in collaboration with the US government, businesses and citizens to address challenges and identify solutions with a major emphasis on improving the economy.

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Rep Bob Inglis shares his journey from climate disputer to climate change activist. Following a science committee trip to Australia, he had a spiritual awakening moving him to consciously loving God and loving people and leaving the world a better place for future generations. Upon his return, he introduced the Raise Wages Cut Carbon Act of 2009. Unfortunately, the act was defeated but his desire to continue the conversation was not.

Bob provides insight into how both sides of the aisle can come together to create bipartisan action that is durable. He notes that most people will not accept a problem unless they think it has a solution. As such, he believes it is important to identify solutions that are directly connected to people’s values.

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Ken Berlin’s early childhood passion for birdwatching led him to a career focused on the environment, energy, and climate change issues. Ken is the President & CEO of Climate Reality Project and is recognized as one of the top climate change attorneys in the world.

Founded in 2006 by Vice President, Al Gore, The Climate Reality Project is a global organization of world changers working to solve the climate crisis and build a just and healthy future for our planet. Focused on building community support from the ground up, they have trained over 34,000 climate reality leaders between the ages of 12-89 in 169 countries around the globe.

During this episode, Ken shares some major successes, what work still needs to be done, and how a focus on climate change solutions will not only impact our planet but also ensure environmental justice for all while positively impacting our economy.

Ken encourages us to get out into nature to build a close relationship with the world around us, and see for ourselves how climate change is impacting our world.

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Laura Betts is a former sustainability leader at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and is currently a program manager at CLEO Institute. She is a Climate Reality Leader in Orlando, FL, a mentor and recipient of the prestigious Green Ring Award from the Climate Reality Project.

The Climate Reality Project works to catalyze global solutions to the climate change crisis by making urgent action a necessity across every level of society. Laura believes the best way to bring people together is through building authentic connections, understanding culture and history, and communicating effectively.

These skills are what earned Laura the Green Ring Award which is presented to Climate Reality Leaders who have demonstrated extraordinary commitment to their role as climate communicators and activists.

Laura encourages listeners to sign up for the Climate Reality Project, get involved in their local communities, and learn about climate change on a global level.

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Passionate activist Valerie Vande Panne shares her journey covering the war on drugs to becoming an environmental reporter at WGCU Public Media in Southwest Florida. She has also contributed to Bloomberg, Reuters, and Politico.

With a focus on covering marginalized communities, Valerie discusses how environmental racism has a direct impact on these areas. She notes that not only is our planet sick, but we are sick as well. Lasting change involves a level of action on a global scale. Every person, every family, and every community needs to do their part. Valerie implores us to do our research, and make our own determinations for how we can be a part of the solution. As communities, we must come together because when we collectively support something, we have more power.

In closing, Valerie shares the importance of laughter. It’s important to be aware of what is going on around us, it is imperative that we don’t get caught in a negative feedback loop. Find the space to laugh!

Craig Pittman - Environment, Growth, and Development Reporter
The Story of Plastic
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Doctors and nurses are at the forefront of seeing the direct correlation between climate change and climate-related health ailments. Dr. Cheryl Holder is the Co-Chair of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action where she works to increase awareness about the impact of climate change on our most vulnerable communities.

Dr. Holder shares stories about the patients she was seeing, and the developing pattern of worsening conditions through no fault of their own. She discovered that the majority of patients lived in poor, under-served communities, and were unable to advocate for themselves. She encourages medical professionals to listen to their patients, understand their environment, and fight for them.

She believes that what we do to help the most vulnerable, we do to serve all of us.

Premature mortality related to United States cross-state air pollution
Half of U.S. deaths related to air pollution are linked to out-of-state emissions
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State of the Air
Project Drawdown Book
Florida Clinicians for Climate Action
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TEDTalk - The Link Between Climate Change, Health, and Poverty

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Often, the people that are most affected by the impacts of climate change are those who are already disadvantaged in our society. Adrianna Quintero, Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Energy Foundation, shares what these disparities look like, and how we can advocate for everyone. Adrianna worked with the Biden transition team to ensure that diversity and inclusion were at the forefront of policy decisions with a focus on revitalizing communities and creating economic opportunities.

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Self-education and self-advocacy are the foundation blocks for building a sustainable future; not just for ourselves, but for generations to come.

Lifestyle personality, Tony Berardo, shares how his struggle with Crohn’s disease led him to a plant-based diet. As Tony became fully immersed in this culture, he became more focused on climate change and how our personal choices were impacting the world we live in. Like our bodies, the earth needs certain nutrients to be sustainable. In this episode, Tony shares steps we can all take to adopt a plant-based diet and help protect Mother Earth.

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For years, experts have been predicting how the greenhouse effect would adversely impact our environment. In the 2010s, we really started to see those predictions become reality.

Meteorologist, John Morales, has been serving as a television presence for nearly 3 decades. He’s seen first-hand how tropical storm weather patterns have changed over time as a result of climate change, and shares that knowledge with us. While we aren’t seeing a higher number of tropical storms each year, we are seeing a greater percentage of these storms reaching catastrophic proportions.

But, there is something we can do about it. John shares important guidance about what we can do in our own homes and communities to lessen the impact of global warming.

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The VISTA Award is VoLo’s award recognition for graduate students who display exemplary leadership in parallel with the five VISTA principles for climate solutions within the State of Florida. The winning individual or team will receive a $10,000 gift, made out to the University or College with whom they are affiliated to further develop the project.

We're excited to announce the 2021 VISTA Award winner! Tune in to learn about the winning VISTA project.

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Chris Castro serves as the Senior Advisor to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Director of Sustainability & Resilience, and "Future-Ready" steering-committee member at the City of Orlando developing a comprehensive set of policies & programs that has turned Orlando into one of the leading cities in America accelerating sustainability, resiliency, and climate action.

Christianah Oyenuga is the Cities Program Manager for The Nature Conservancy in Florida. In this role, Christianah is responsible for developing urban conservation strategies, and leading collaborative planning, implementation, and management of green infrastructure projects integrating nature-based solutions in the Orlando Metropolitan area.

Together, they partner to establish sustainable development goals for the City of Orlando. Listen to hear about some incredible initiatives they've implemented and learn how you can take part in the City Nature Challenge.

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Britta Gross is the Managing Director of RMI's mobility practice area, focused on the market-driven strategies and technologies required to accelerate towards carbon-free mobility solutions. Britta was formerly the Director of Advanced Vehicle Commercialization at General Motors, responsible for the energy and infrastructure strategies, partnerships, and policies required to enable the commercialization of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. Britta is also currently a Commissioner for the Orlando Utility Commission, Orlando's electric and water utility.

The US is the #1 carbon-emitting transportation sector in the world! To meet our carbon emission goals, US transportation emissions must decrease 45% by 2030. In order to do this, we need to electrify 27% of light-duty vehicles. But how! Just 1 in 4 of us need to switch to an electric vehicle within the next 10 years.

How to Move America to Electric Vehicles

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The Greenleaf team brings a variety of backgrounds and perspectives to their work. They have a shared passion for supporting a sustainable, healthy world by addressing environmental causes of preventable human ailments which brings them together and keeps them moving forward.

During this session, the Greenleaf team, led by climate and water research and policy analyst at Greenleaf Communities, Francine van den Brandeler, shares their research on why carbon pricing is the most effective climate policy solution, and an essential tool for the US to reach climate mitigation targets.

PSA Carbon Dividends: A Bipartisan Climate Change Solution

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Latin music star, Carlos Vives, created the Tras La Perla initiative to actively promote the improvement of the quality of life in the city of Santa Marta and in its region of influence.

The Initiative is based on the cooperation and articulation of various forces that allow discovering the potential of the city and the territory, seeking balance and sustainability in all dimensions of development.

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Kate Williams is CEO of 1% for the Planet, a global movement that inspires action and commitment so that our planet and future generations thrive. 1% for the Planet engages businesses and individuals to support environmental nonprofit solutions through membership and everyday actions.

Gaelle Wizenberg, Founder and Chief of Commerce, of Charlie Banana, a collection of baby and children’s products that combine eco-friendliness, quality, and design in one brand.

During this presentation, Kate interviews Gaelle about her strong and unwavering belief in a world where every individual action counts, and how making small changes through family eco-decisions makes a footprint on the future.

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Dr. Nat Keohane, Sr VP for Climate at Environmental Defense Fund, and Free Krupp, President at Environmental Defense Fund share an engaging conversation about climate, energy, and corporate sustainability.

94% of Floridians agree that climate change is real.

Florida is experiencing rainy day flooding events, increasingly severe hurricanes, and record heat waves. We can no longer afford to punt on solutions for the Sunshine State.

People are seeing the impact of climate change with their own eyes, and they are ready to speak up and share their concerns with their communities and with their votes.

During their presentation, you will learn how an 8th-grade science fair project led to a change in how students travel to school! And, you will walk away with insights into what you can do to make a difference today!

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Ray Archuleta is one of the world’s preeminent experts, pioneers, and advocates in today’s regenerative agricultural movement.

Through years of practical experience on his own farms and ranches, and by learning from other experts and researchers across the globe, he’s learned how to successfully farm and ranch in nature’s image—to grow healthier soil, food, farms, and profits. And he’s dedicated his life to teaching others how to do the same.

Soil Health Academy

Sustainable Agriculture is a Win-Win Climate Change Solution

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Welcome to the Third Annual Climate Correction™ Conference, dedicated to sharing and collaborating on climate change solutions. Our mission is to educate the public with data about climate change and to empower individuals to make strides toward a renewable and more sustainable future.

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Florida Climate Week 2021 - The Positive Impact of Climate Solutions

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To meet the scale of the climate change crisis and recapture its role as a global climate leader, the United States will need to put forth a new ambitious and credible Nationally Determined Contribution with a target of reducing total new US greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, charting an emissions path consist with Paris Agreement temperature targets.

Senior VP at Environmental Defense Fund, Dr. Nat Keohane, leads their climate program and helps shape advocacy for environmentally effective and economically sound climate policy. He shares how this goal is attainable and what we, as citizens, can do to support these efforts.

Recapturing U.S Leadership on Climate Report
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Many people think of climate change as being a future problem, but that’s not the case. Climate change has become a major part of our economy.

In 2020, 4.7 million structures were impacted from an insurance perspective because of climate change. Insurance premiums are increasing, people are losing opportunities to work, and businesses are being disrupted. The federal government is now shouldering a larger burden than the insurance industry and taxpayers are paying the price. But, there is something we can do!

Andrew Stevenson, Strategy Manager at Voloridge Investments, shares the relevant data with us and provides important insight into what we can do to lessen the impact on our environment and the burden on us all.

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VoLo Foundation Climate Correction Conference

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Kiera O’Brien is the founder and president of Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends. She co-founded the organization as a means to bridge the gap between what conservatism meant to her at home in Alaska and what she was seeing on her college campus at Harvard.

Kiera is passionate about responsible environmental policy-making and conservative politics. She believes that climate involvement and advocacy are for everyone!

In this episode, Kiera talks about why young conservatives should be involved in the climate issue and why it’s an issue for everyone to care about regardless of political affiliation. Climate is truly a non-partisan issue and transcends politics. She provides an in-depth overview of The Baker-Shultz Carbon Dividends Plan - a market-driven strategy, built around bedrock conservative principles. They believe that this is a winning plan to unleash American innovation and entrepreneurship, promote clean and abundant energy, and ensure continued American prosperity.

Young Conservatives for Carbon Dividends

Students for Carbon Dividends

Citizens' Climate Lobby

Climate Leadership Council

VoLo Foundation Climate Correction Conference

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David Doniger is the Senior Strategic Director of the Climate and Clean Energy Program at the Natural Resources Defense Council. He has been at the forefront of the battle against air pollution and global climate change since joining NRDC in 1978. During his esteemed career, he helped formulate the Montreal Protocol, served on the White House Council of Environmental Quality, and held key posts at the US Environmental Protection Agency.

In this episode, David explains the connection between CFCs and HFCs and the impact they have on our environment. While much work has been done to eliminate the production of CFCs in our everyday appliances, we must now turn our attention to phasing out harmful HFCs.

In December 2020, the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act was passed to phase out HFCs, and charges EPA with issuing regulations and curbing specific uses of HFCs.

David also shares important information on how we can do our part to work toward this goal.

NRDC Website
PBS Documentary "Ozone Hole: How We Saved the Planet"
Connect with David on Twitter
VoLo Foundation Climate Correction Conference

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Director of Sustainability and Resilience for the City of Orlando, Chris Castro, shares their mission to accelerate change and global impact by supporting science-based climate change solutions, enhancing education, and improving health. Castro crafted the first community-action plan for the Green Works office. This was their first attempt at developing a comprehensive city-wide plan and establishing clear goals, targets, and strategies.

Sustainable actions are rooted in 7 key focus areas/pillars:

Clean Energy
Green buildings
Local food systems
Zero waste
Livability
Clean water
Multi-modal transportation

There are 3 themes they look for related to developing policies:

Social equity
Climate resilience
Smart infrastructure

Castro shares how these actions benefit the bottom line of not just businesses, but also homeowners, and shares ways that we can help feel the impact. Castro believes that we replicate what we celebrate. By sharing our wins, we encourage other communities to implement similar strategies and work together to bring about lasting change.

Greenworksorlando.com
Urban Sustainability Directors Network
VoLo Foundation Climate Correction Conference
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn

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Dr. Marshall Shepherd is a leading international expert in weather and climate and is the Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Georgia. He has many accomplishments including hosting The Weather Channel’s Award-Winning show Weather Geeks.

Today, he joins host Shannon Maganiezin in discussing the weather impacts of climate change. He talks about never-before-seen anomalies, such as low-pressure systems in the highest latitudes and 100-year flood events happening annually.

One "at-home" solution he presents is composting. Composting is pain-free and virtually cost-free. Some cities and towns even offer composting bins free of charge. You don't have to have a garden or even a need for fresh soil to compost. It just makes sense! Don't miss this exciting and educational episode.

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Dawn Shirreffs, the Florida Director of the Environmental Defense Fund, shares the profound climate changes happening right now in Florida.

Unlike other states in different regions, Florida has its own very real and lasting effects due to climate change. With powerful hurricanes and low-lying land, Florida is experiencing an increase in flooding and structural damage to the area.

Shirreffs explains specific needs for the community. More than just science-based reasoning, EDF works with scientists, policymakers, economists, and community representatives to make sure all communities are taken care of.

Florida’s economy will feel the impact too. Shirreffs's data suggests that in the next 20 years, Florida will see a 5-8% increase in electricity usage, rising homeowners insurance costs, and decreasing property values because of climate change.

Shirreffs shares what we can do to have a positive impact on climate change.

Lastly, the two discuss what people can do on an individual level. Shirreffs suggests making smart choices about energy and vehicle purchases and turning down the thermostat. The next step would be connecting with a local organization or contacting your local government representatives to be a part of the solution.

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Anne Merwin, Vice President of Conservation at Ocean Conservancy discusses how climate change is impacting our oceans.

With over 15 years advocating for better management of our oceans, Merwin talks about the immediate action needing to happen for significant change. Merwin also shares the direct impact climate change has had in Florida, a state that many say is on the front lines of climate-change effects.

One way climate change has affected Florida is in its septic systems. In Miami Dade County, the septic systems require soil to filter and process waste. With rising water tables, it means there is not enough soil to separate waste. This could lead to massive impacts on the state and tourism economy.

By 2040, the sea level will rise 17 inches in southeast Florida. This equals up to 4.2 billion dollars of property value being lost. More than just a political issue, it’s economic-based, and disproportionately impacts poor communities and communities of color which represent a large portion of Florida.

The real changes are at the government level but can start on an individual level. Momentum building involves talking about the problems and climate changes within your own community which can lead to greater action.

Action Agenda for a Blue-Green Future

Currents and Crossroads: A Vision for Florida’s Oceans and Coasts

“Ocean to the Everglades” documentary series

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In this episode of the Climate Correction podcast, Shannon talks art, education, and activism with Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Executive Director of The CLEO Institute. The CLEO Institute is a Florida-based organization that promotes change through direct messaging in local communities. Their latest campaign, #FLClimateCrisis, was an ingenious way to capture art and activism for the general public.

Arditi-Rocha explains that it’s important for people to connect the dots within their communities about how climate change is affecting them directly. Each region of Florida is vulnerable, it just takes education to understand the impacts.

Arditi-Rocha lists the many different methods of education and outreach they have done, but one thing remains constant in how CLEO communicates: using data to create simple, consumable pieces of information. This simplicity will help connect in a personal way that many people can care about to inspire conservation and protection.

Arditi-Rocha quotes Jacques Cousteau in an effort to bring the point home, “We only protect what we love, we only love what we understand, and we only understand what we are taught.”

This planet is what we have in common. If there’s one thing to unite us all, it’s this planet we call home.

CLEO's artistic campaign

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Episode 1 introduces you to data scientist, David S. Vogel, and attorney, Thais Lopez Vogel, co-founders of VoLo Foundation. They discuss their data and research on climate change with a focus on tying together data, economic, health, and educational impact and research. The Vogels, a husband and wife team, are dedicated to bringing meaning to the numbers and sharing what they find with all Floridians.

With his team's research, David Vogel shares data points to showcase the impact of climate change on a local and global scale. The dramatic effects a two-degree change in our oceans has on our weather patterns and how pollination emissions are affecting respiratory illnesses are just two of the things visibly measurable by data.

Thais Lopez Vogel discusses the massive effects Florida has experienced as a result of climate change that has seen rising water levels in the area. When doing the Climate Correction conference in Florida, she engages in discussions with students and leaders in this space. Vogel likes narrowing in on the solutions. She states, “Don’t give me the problem, give me the solution.”

The show ends with a round-table discussion about technology. The technology that helps our climate already exists in today’s market, and the three talk about how we need to have the awareness and willingness to change our behavior.

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David S. Vogel is a world-renowned data scientist and predictive modeler. He has won many awards for his predictive models, including the prestigious K-Cup. His wife, Thais Lopez Vogel, an attorney, manages VoLo Foundation. Together, they are raising six kids. David's research led them to become aware of the devastating economic impact of human reliance on uncapped fossil fuels and other greenhouse gases. They knew they had to do something - for their kids and future generations.

VoLo Foundation exists to be the bridge between the science community and everyone else. The Foundation's work accelerates change and global impact by supporting science-based climate solutions, enhancing education, and improving health. The Foundation hosts an annual series of events over the week of Earth Day. It is called Florida Climate Week.

Climate Correction™ - the Keynote event of Florida Climate Week - brings top minds in climate solutions to one stage. Now, their cutting-edge research and solutions-focused education are available for streaming all year long on VoLo's Climate Correction Podcast.

Podcast Host Shannon Maganiezin is part of VoLo's robust and talented Communications team. She previously hosted GIVE - A Philanthropy Podcast.

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