Episodios

  • 154: Walter Lamb & Bruce Robertson: Protecting LA’s Ballona Wetlands

    154: Walter Lamb & Bruce Robertson: Protecting LA’s Ballona Wetlands
    Jul 16 2024
    Matt revisits the Balona Wetlands and is joined by Walter Lamb and Bruce Robertson to discuss efforts to preserve the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve in Los Angeles. They emphasize community involvement, criticize the delayed restoration project, and highlight the need for local activism.

    To learn more about Walter’s work, visit: https://www.ballona.org/

    You can watch Bruce’s documentary on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9U_uVEJjjSE

    Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees? Visit: https://aclimatechange.com/trees/ to learn how.
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    39 m
  • 153: David Doniger Explores EPA's Future Amid Supreme Court Rulings

    153: David Doniger Explores EPA's Future Amid Supreme Court Rulings
    Jul 10 2024
    David Doniger from the Natural Resources Defense Council discusses the impact of the Clean Air Act, the Supreme Court's decision to limit the EPA’s authority. He cites actions by the Biden Administration (like the Inflation Reduction Act) and urges continued advocacy and accountability for environmental policies.

    To learn more about David Doniger’s work, visit: https://www.nrdc.org/

    Want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees? Visit https://aclimatechange.com/trees/ to learn how.
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    29 m
  • 152: Nature & Nurture: Nadia Colburn Discusses Poetry's Influence on Our Planet

    152: Nature & Nurture: Nadia Colburn Discusses Poetry's Influence on Our Planet
    Apr 29 2024
    Matt Matern interviews Nadia Colburn, acclaimed poet, writer and activist, who links her personal experiences to broader societal challenges through poetry.

    They discuss the impact of personal awakenings on environmental awareness and the vital role of art, like poetry, in activism.
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    48 m
  • 151: Music, Mangroves, and Hope: Exploring Jayda G's Climate Activism

    151: Music, Mangroves, and Hope: Exploring Jayda G's Climate Activism
    Apr 21 2024
    Jayda G, a Grammy-nominated musician and environmental advocate, discusses her documentary "Blue Carbon" with Matt Matter on his climate change program. The film explores mangrove ecosystems globally, highlighting their significance in combating climate change. Jada emphasizes the fusion of music and nature in her work, aiming to inspire hope and awareness. She shares experiences from filming in locations like Florida, Vietnam, Colombia, Brazil, and France, underscoring the importance of community-driven conservation efforts. Through her music and social media presence, Jada spreads awareness about environmental issues and encourages action.
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    48 m
  • 150: Saving the Amazon with Daniel Gutierrez: Indigenous Wisdom Meets Modern Conservation

    150: Saving the Amazon with Daniel Gutierrez: Indigenous Wisdom Meets Modern Conservation
    Apr 8 2024
    Daniel Gutierrez, CEO of Saving the Amazon, discusses reforestation and the fight against Amazon’s 17% deforestation with Matt Matern. Founded in 2015, the NGO, working with indigenous communities in Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, has planted over 674,000 trees.
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    48 m
  • 149: Jared Lipworth's 'Wild Hope': From Jane Goodall to Global Indigenous Stories

    149: Jared Lipworth's 'Wild Hope': From Jane Goodall to Global Indigenous Stories
    Apr 2 2024
    Jared Lipworth of Tangled Bank Studios talks with Matt Matern about his environmental storytelling passion. He explains the studio's goal to inspire action through the "Wild Hope" series, emphasizing biodiversity and local conservation successes.

    Lipworth addresses a wide range of topics from the ecological impacts of krill farming on whales to the effectiveness of the Billion Oyster Project in New York.
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    48 m
  • 148: Katrick Technologies and Karthik Velayutham's Oscillating Turbine Revolution

    148: Katrick Technologies and Karthik Velayutham's Oscillating Turbine Revolution
    Mar 25 2024
    Matt Matern chats with Karthik Velayutham, the visionary Founder and CTO of Katrick Technologies, to dive into the groundbreaking wind turbine technology that's poised to change the landscape of renewable energy.

    Unlike traditional wind turbines that rely on rotation, Katrick Technologies introduces a revolutionary design that oscillates, allowing for efficient energy capture in environments where standard turbines falter, such as urban areas and near airports and highways.

    These turbines are only a few meters high so the can be used in residential settings as well. The company's innovative approach is protected by numerous patents.
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    48 m
  • 147: Steve Fambro's Aptera: Pioneering the Future of Solar Electric Vehicles

    147: Steve Fambro's Aptera: Pioneering the Future of Solar Electric Vehicles
    Mar 18 2024
    Matt Matern talks with Steve Fambro, CEO of Aptera, about the company's innovative approach to electric vehicles (EVs). Aptera, relaunched in 2019 due to growing interest in EVs, distinguishes itself with solar-powered, aerodynamically designed vehicles that promise a 1,000-mile range per charge.

    Their collaboration with Italian firm, CPC, enhances their commitment to sustainability through the use of lightweight carbon fiber parts. Fambro discusses Aptera's goals, including securing funding and starting production, to revolutionize the automotive industry with a focus on efficiency and environmental preservation.
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    46 m