SpaceshipOne

We discuss takeaways from the recent climate conference COP28, present findings from a new Yale climate communication study, and share tips on how to have climate conversations in ways that are effective and empowering.

Co-host Anna speaks with PhD students Eman Elshaikh and Jonah Messinger about the science and sociology of solid-state fusion, its moonshot promise of abundant clean energy, and the lessons we can learn from history that will allow this fascinating field to reach its full potential. Learn more at solidstatefusion.org.

Co-hosts Paloma and Anna explore what it means to be an environmentalist, where some of those ideas come from, and how to make the movement more inclusive. As our first episode that is not directly focused on a particular solution, we offer food for thought, and invite you, dear listener, to join the conversation on the SpaceshipOne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceship.one/ How do you view your relationship with nature? How does that inform what solutions are most important to you? We'd love to hear what you think!

Co-host Anna speaks with her father about her grandfather's involvement in the Manhattan Project, and about the role of nuclear technology today as safe, reliable, clean energy that can advance climate action. Demand President Biden declare a climate emergency: https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/action/biden-declare-climate-emergency/

SpaceshipOne team member Sydney speaks with Awoe Mauna-Woanya, a LA-based climate consultant and host of the new podcast Fostering Our Earth. Learn more about how we can improve infrastructure in the US at America's Infrastructure Report Card.

ESCUCHAR EN ESPAÑOL Anna speaks with AirGuardian about their efforts to improve air quality in different communities in California. Learn more at airguardian.org.

ESCUCHAR EN INGLES La locutora Anna habla con miembros del grupo Aire Guardián sobre sus esfuerzos de mejorar la calidad del aire en diferentes comunidades en California. Aprenda más en airguardian.org.

Welcome to SpaceshipOne, where we talk solutions that can repair and fuel our original spaceship (planet Earth), for the long haul, with abundance for all. Episodes produced by Anna Michel. Co-hosted by Anna Michel and Paloma Ledesma.

Co-host Anna speaks with Megan Pulliam, Chief Development Officer at TerraPraxis, a nonprofit focused on climate action, hard-to-decarbonize markets, and increased clean energy access. We discuss their Re-powering Coal Initiative, which aims to convert the world's 2,400 coal plants to nuclear plants, bringing countless benefits to human health and economic prosperity for communities around the globe. Learn more at TerraPraxis.org. Read the episode transcript here. Episode produced by Anna, with music from Di Ivories.

Co-hosts Anna and Paloma discuss the history of Earth Day and its accomplishments, as well as the lessons and legacy for the environmental movement today. Episode produced by Anna, with music & sound effects from Envato Elements. Read our most recent blog post here. Follow us on Instagram for more solutions-based content on climate, energy, health, and justice.

"When we talk about meeting our climate goals, it's hard to grasp how big that challenge is and how far we have still yet to go... Nuclear [energy] is the technology that's given me hope." Join co-host Anna for a conversation about nuclear energy with Paris Ortiz-Wines, Global Director of Stand Up For Nuclear, an international group of nuclear energy advocates. We discuss the importance of listening to people when they have concerns, contextualizing safety/ risk, and making the space to change our minds & stand up for what we believe in. Check out the new film about nuclear energy, Nuclear Now (in theaters May 1st) to learn more about how it can serve as a critical solution to climate change and world poverty. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Miranda And The Beat.

Co-hosts Anna and Paloma speak with Dr. Erica Dodds, COO of the Foundation for Climate Restoration, about why we need more ambitious climate goals, and how large-scale carbon removal can help us get there. Learn more at F4CR.org.

We're kicking off the new year and a new season with a round of intros to the SpaceshipOne team! Get to know co-hosts Anna and Paloma, as well as interns Michelle, Sydney, and Barnabas as they share their passions, experiences with environmentalism, and goals for 2023.

This episode is based on our blog post, published 11/30/22, titled "Three Important Takeaways After COP27 and A Year of Climate Disasters". Read it here. Episode produced by Anna Michel and Mike Villena. Featuring music by Miranda and the Beat.

This episode is an audio version of SpaceshipOne's blog post, published on 10/6/22, titled "Passionate About Climate Change? Here Are 10 Exciting NGO Climate and Environmental Initiatives to Consider". Read it here. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Miranda and the Beat. Links to orgs featured in episode: 1. Climatebase 2. Project Drawdown 3. The Greenlining Institute 4. Indigenous Environmental Network 5. Foundation for Climate Restoration 6. GRID Alternatives 7. Fridays For Future 8. Grist 9. ecoAmerica 10. Anthropocene Institute

Co-hosts Anna and Paloma discuss ways to prepare and stay safe during wildfire season. Links to resources shared in the episode: Wildfire Risks Forecasting Tool Fire & Smoke Map DIY Air Filter Disaster Preparedness Sign Up for Weather Alerts Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Toy Mashin.

This episode is an audio version of SpaceshipOne's blog post, published on 8/18/22, titled "The Breadcrumbing Blunders of US Climate Policy: From Build Back Better to the Inflation Reduction Act". Read it here. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Toy Mashin.

Co-hosts Anna & Paloma speak with Parker Maritime Technologies about decarbonizing the shipping industry and protecting ocean life. Learn more at Decarbonized, the United Nations, and the International Maritime Organization. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Toy Mashin. Full episode transcript on the SpaceshipOne blog.

Co-hosts Paloma & Anna speak with Max Feinberg, CTO of Verdova, about leveraging data to help farmers make soil-based carbon offsets. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Di Ivories. Full episode transcript coming soon to the SpaceshipOne blog.

Co-hosts Anna & Paloma speak with Dr. Beth Rose Middleton Manning, a Professor of Native American studies at UC Davis, about the importance of cultural burning and Indigenous land stewardship. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Tilden (NYC). Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.

Anna speaks with Peter Shannon, founder of Radius Capital, about the innovations in flight and other technologies that can help us better detect and respond to wildfires. Learn more about fire safety and preparedness at https://www.ready.gov/wildfires. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Querencia. Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.

Co-hosts Paloma and Anna discuss the causes and effects of the growing wildfire epidemic, their personal experiences with the fires in California (their home state), and introduce a couple of projects that use data science and technological innovation to build fire management solutions. (Part 2 explores this in further detail.) Full episode transcript coming soon. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Querencia.

Paloma speaks with Dr. Lupita Montoya, an indoor air quality expert, about COVID-19 health disparities, the importance of air circulation/ventilation, key takeaway lessons of the pandemic, and more. Episode produced by Paloma & Anna, featuring music by Chase Porter. Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.

Continuing the theme of our last two episodes, we discuss more facts and insights about nuclear power— this time with a particular focus on Germany's “Atom Exit”, featuring Dutch energy analyst Mathijs Beckers. Learn more at the E-Lise Foundation (https://en.e-lise.nl/) and watch Mathijs' new documentary, Atom Exit, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42-nMGG_9t8. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Smalls. Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.

Anna and guest co-host Andrew talk with Canon Bryan, CFO of Terrestrial Energy, about nuclear energy: the next generation of reactor technology, as well as the next generation of young people working in the industry, who're motivated to serve their communities and help build a brighter future for us all. Our favorite quote: "The more you know about nuclear, the less afraid of it you are." Learn more at terrestrialenergy.com and gotnuclear.net. This episode was produced by Anna, and features music from Toy Mashin. Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.

Nuclear energy gets a bad rap; it doesn't get enough credit for helping with air quality and climate change. In part two, we interview an Earthling who works in nuclear energy innovation! Learn more about how #NuclearSavesLives at gotnuclear.net. Episode produced by Anna, with music from Riderz. Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.

In this special two-part interview, youth climate organizer Danielle Platt shares stories of hope, courage, inspiration, and the stirring yet sobering experience of getting out the vote in recent US elections. Learn more at sunrisemovement.org and hope.xyz. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Miranda And The Beat. Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.

A duo of environmental justice leaders tell us about their community-driven work; how it's changed during the pandemic; who inspires them; their “lightbulb moment”; and their visions of transformation and resilience. Learn more at breakthroughcommunities.info and earthhousecenter.org. Episode produced by Anna, featuring music by Miranda And The Beat. Episode transcript available on the SpaceshipOne blog.