In this episode, we hear from ocean activist Bodhi Patil. Bodhi is a UN recognized ocean-climate solutionist and co-creator of Ocean Uprise. In our conversation, we discuss the intersection of ocean health and human health, ocean justice for coastal communities, blue carbon, deep sea mining, oceans & spirituality, and joy in activism.

Bodhi is the founder of Inner Light, co-creator of One World Breathe, impact advisor at OnDeck Fisheries AI, an advisor at Earth Elders, and a member of the Wisdom Keepers Delegation. Bodhi has been a speaker for TEDx, the UN, Forbes, CNN, and among other international media platforms. He recently completed his Masters of Management at the University of British Columbia, with a focus on Environment, Sustainability, & Climate Action.

Connect with Bodhi:

bodhipatil.com

linkedin.com/in/bodhipatil

instagram.com/bodhi_patil

Resources:

Ocean Uprise

Blue Mind by Wallace J. Nichols

Global Fishing Watch

Seatrees

Amniotic Fluid and Ocean Water: Evolutionary Echoes, Chemical Parallels, and the Infiltration of Micro- and Nanoplastics.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Co-produced by Lucy Little

Edited by Maxfield Biggs

Music by Naima Mackrel

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/ocean-solutions-with-bodhi-patil

In this episode, we hear from marine scientist Frances Crable. Frances is a PhD candidate studying Arctic Ocean Biogeochemistry at the University of Illinois Chicago. In our conversation, we discuss her field research in the Canadian Arctic, arctic phytoplankton, biogeochemical cycling, and the impact of science communication.

Frances’ research focuses on arctic ocean phytoplankton, nutrient cycles, and the impacts of climate change. Frances works in the Gonzalez-Meler Stable Isotope Lab and also works with the Norwegian Institute for Water Research. Frances has been a speaker for TEDx Chicago and was a 2024 Yale Environmental Fellow. She was featured in the PBS documentary Frozen Obsession.

CONNECT WITH FRANCES:

https://francescrable.weebly.com/

https://www.instagram.com/phytofran

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frances-crable

https://www.pbs.org/video/frozen-obsession-nsbaqw/

https://ikaarvik.org/

CREDITS

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Co-produced by Lucy Little

Edited by Maxfield Biggs

Music by Naima Mackrel

For resources, transcripts, and more information: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/arctic-ocean-with-frances-crable

In this episode, we hear from Dr. Destenie Nock about energy justice and her organization Peoples Energy Analytics. We discuss her work using utility energy data to further energy equity. This is an extended cut of the video version of this interview, which is available on youtube.

Dr. Nock is the founder and CEO of Peoples Energy Analytics and a Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. Her work and research addresses the intersections of energy affordability, sustainability, energy justice, and designing equitable power systems.

Connect with Dr. Nock:

https://www.peoplesenergyanalytics.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/desdes

http://www.destenienock.com/

CREDITS

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Co-produced by Lucy Little

Edited by Maxfield Biggs

Music by Naima Mackrel

In this episode, we hear from Savannah Whitfield. Savannah is the COO and co-founder of Okovate Sustainable Energy. Okovate develops agrivoltaics projects, dual-use solar projects on agriculture land. Savannah shares her journey working in solar and agrivoltaics. We discuss the benefits of agrivoltaics, regenerative agriculture, climate resiliency, electrifying farm operations, and the future of agrivoltaics in the US.

Connect with Savannah:

https://www.okovate.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/savannah-whitfield/

Agrivoltaics Resources:

NREL's Agrivoltaics Research: Combining Solar Energy With Agriculture (Text Version)

Farmer-first approach to agrivoltaics will benefit NY food, energy goals | CALS

Cows and Solar Panels? In a New Jersey First, Project Melds Farming With Electricity Generation - Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI)

In Massachusetts, Proof Grows of Benefits for Combining Solar and Agriculture · American Farmland Trust

NYSERDA grants $7 million to co-locate solar and agriculture throughout New York

Alaska Tests a Theory: Solar Farms Help Nearby Crops Grow

As Federal Support for On-Farm Solar Declines, Is Community Agrivoltaics the Future?

Lighting the Way for Agrivoltaics: How NREL Empowers Communities To Capture the Benefits of Solar Energy, Agriculture, and Ecosystems

Agrivoltaics: double the farming on a global scale | EnergyTransition.org

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Co-produced by Lucy Little

Edited by Maxfield Biggs

Music by Naima Mackrel

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/agrivoltaics-with-savannah-whitfield

In this episode, we hear from Xaver Kandler, Campaigns Director at NY Renews. NY Renews is a coalition of over 380 environmental, justice, faith, labor, & community groups, working to further legislation to support climate, jobs, and justice in New York State. We discuss NY state policies including the Climate Leadership and Communities Protection Act, the New York Heat Act, the Just Energy Transition Act, the Climate Superfund Act, and more. This episode explores the power of grassroots organizing and coalitions to further environmental justice through climate policy.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/the-power-of-coalitions-with-xaver-kandler

In this episode, we hear from Ramón Cruz, professor at Princeton University, environmental advocate, and former president of Sierra Club. We discuss his journey into environmental policy work, hear an excerpt from an article he wrote about confronting the complex past of the environmental movement and discuss climate change & Puerto Rico.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guest: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/environmental-policy-amp-equity-with-ramon-cruz

In this episode, we hear from Matthias Muehlbauer, founding partner of OnePointFive. We discuss Matthias’ professional journey to working at the intersection of climate and business and explore discuss topics including as ESG, corporate sustainability, scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions, net zero, carbon markets, and more. OnePointFive helps organizations and individuals implement & integrate sustainability across the board in their strategy, operations, and career choices. We talk about OnePointFive’s work to equip the climate workforce of the future.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little

Music by Naima Mackrel

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guests: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/climate-workforce-of-the-future-with-matthias-muehlbauer

In this episode, we hear from Aiko Schaefer, founding executive director of Just Solutions, which is a BIPOC led climate organization working to uplift equitable community-driven policy solutions. We discuss everything from policy implementation, green hydrogen, the limitations of clean technology, environmental justice, and more.

Credits

Hosted and produced by Kiana Michaan

Edited and co-produced by Lucy Little

Music by Naima Mackrel

For resources, transcripts, and more information about the guest: https://www.climatewithkiana.com/podcast/just-solutions-with-aiko-schaefer