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Victoria is undertaking one of Australia's most ambitious electricity transitions. The state is aiming for 65% renewable electricity by 2030 and 95% by 2035, replacing ageing coal-fired power stations with renewable electricity, batteries and offshore wind while keeping the lights on and consumers' bills down. This week on Cleaning Up's Deep Dive Australia, Michael Liebreich is joined by Lily D'Ambrosio, Victoria's Minister for Climate Action, Energy and the State Electricity Commission, who has overseen the state's energy transition for more than a decade. Together Minister D'Ambrosio and Michael examine the policies driving the transition, from renewable energy auctions and large-scale batteries, to offshore wind and transmission planning. Michael also challenges the Minister on some of the most controversial aspects of Victoria's strategy, including unpublished modelling, coal closure agreements, and the politics of moving households away from gas. Topics: Victoria's energy transition and the role of state governments Replacing coal with renewables Batteries, electricity markets and falling wholesale prices Coal plant closures and investor certainty Transparency, modelling and political accountability Transmission, community opposition and Renewable Energy Zones Offshore wind and the future generation mix Gas, household electrification and cost of living Leadership, public confidence and delivering the transition Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is proud to be supported by its Leadership Circle. The members are Actis, Alcazar Energy, Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Cygnum Capital, Davidson Kempner, Ecopragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit cleaningup.live Links: Lily D'Ambrosio's bio: https://www.victorianchamber.com.au/profile/lily-dambrosio Sign up to our newsletter: https://cleaninguppod.substack.com EnergyAustralia: https://www.energyaustralia.com.au/ AGL: https://www.agl.com.au/  VicGrid: https://www.vicgrid.com.au/ Western Renewable Link: https://www.westernrenewableslink.com.au/ Offshore wind: https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/renewable-energy/offshore-wind-energy/offshore-wind-energy-victoria Gas substitution roadmap: https://www.energy.vic.gov.au/renewable-energy/victorias-gas-substitution-roadmap Open Electricity: https://openelectricity.org.au/ Acronyms: CSIRO: Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Green Diplomacy: Bridging Economy and Environment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-20-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De zon straalde door de grote glazen ramen van het conferentiecentrum in Amsterdam.En: The sun shone through the large glass windows of the conference center in Amsterdam.Nl: Het was druk binnen.En: It was busy inside.Nl: Overal klonk het geluid van stemmen en het gezoem van de airconditioning.En: Everywhere, the sound of voices and the hum of the air conditioning filled the air.Nl: Internationale afgevaardigden zaten achter tafels met laptops en stapels papier.En: International delegates sat behind tables with laptops and stacks of paper.Nl: Het was de Internationale Top over Duurzaamheid, en er hing een kriebelende spanning in de lucht.En: It was the International Summit on Sustainability, and an itchy tension was in the air.Nl: Bram zat met een bezorgde blik aan een ronde tafel.En: Bram sat with a concerned look at a round table.Nl: Hij was een gedreven milieuactivist, bezorgd over de toekomst van onze planeet.En: He was a driven environmental activist, worried about the future of our planet.Nl: Naast hem zat Femke, een nuchtere vertegenwoordiger van de overheid.En: Next to him sat Femke, a pragmatic government representative.Nl: Haar taak was lastig: economische groei en milieubescherming in balans houden.En: Her task was challenging: balancing economic growth and environmental protection.Nl: Bram had één wens.En: Bram had one wish.Nl: Hij wilde dat de regering beloofde om de koolstofuitstoot flink te verminderen.En: He wanted the government to promise to significantly reduce carbon emissions.Nl: Maar de economische adviseurs van de overheid maakten zich zorgen.En: But the government's economic advisors were concerned.Nl: Ze vreesden dat strenge milieuregels schadelijk zouden kunnen zijn voor de economie.En: They feared that strict environmental regulations could be harmful to the economy.Nl: Dit gaf frictie.En: This created friction.Nl: Bram zijn idealen stonden haaks op Femke haar verantwoordelijkheden.En: Bram's ideals were at odds with Femke's responsibilities.Nl: "Femke," begon Bram, zijn stem vast en zeker.En: "Femke," Bram began, his voice firm and certain.Nl: "We moeten handelen.En: "We must act.Nl: We kunnen niet langer wachten."En: We can no longer wait."Nl: Hij legde zijn voorstel op tafel: een geleidelijke aanpak voor het verminderen van de uitstoot.En: He laid his proposal on the table: a gradual approach to reducing emissions.Nl: Dit moest de regering meer aanspreken.En: This should appeal more to the government.Nl: Femke luisterde aandachtig.En: Femke listened attentively.Nl: Ze voelde de druk van haar opdracht.En: She felt the pressure of her assignment.Nl: Ze moest compromissen sluiten tussen economie en milieu.En: She had to make compromises between economy and environment.Nl: Maar Bram's passie was aanstekelijk.En: But Bram's passion was infectious.Nl: Zijn gegevens over de gevolgen van klimaatverandering waren moeilijk te negeren.En: His data on the consequences of climate change was hard to ignore.Nl: Na een diepe zucht trok Femke haar gedachten op een rij.En: After a deep sigh, Femke collected her thoughts.Nl: "Bram, jouw data zijn overtuigend," zei ze.En: "Bram, your data is convincing," she said.Nl: "Ik begrijp de urgentie.En: "I understand the urgency.Nl: Laten we een ambitieuzer plan maken.En: Let's make a more ambitious plan.Nl: Maar laten we ook economische prikkels voor groene technologie toevoegen."En: But let's also add economic incentives for green technology."Nl: Het was een beslissend moment.En: It was a decisive moment.Nl: Bram begreep nu beter hoe ingewikkeld beleid maken is.En: Bram now understood better how complicated policy-making is.Nl: Femke voelde voor het eerst de kracht van innovatieve oplossingen om haar missie te volbrengen.En: Femke felt for the first time the power of innovative solutions to achieve her mission.Nl: De vergadering eindigde met hernieuwd optimisme.En: The meeting ended with renewed optimism.Nl: Ze hadden een weg gevonden die zowel de planeet als de economie ten goede zou komen.En: They had found a path that would benefit both the planet and the economy.Nl: De zon scheen nog steeds helder door de ramen, en de geur van verse koffie hing in de lucht.En: The sun still shone brightly through the windows, and the scent of freshly brewed coffee hung in the air.Nl: Zowel Bram als Femke wisten dat de verandering zou komen, stap voor stap.En: Both Bram and Femke knew that change would come, step by step. Vocabulary Words:shone: straaldeconference: conferentiecentrumhum: gezoemdelegates: afgevaardigdenitchy: kriebelendetension: spanningconcerned: bezorgdedriven: gedrevenpragmatic: nuchterebalancing: balans houdenadvisors: adviseursfriction: frictieideals: idealenfirm: vastproposal: voorstelgradual: geleidelijkeattentively: aandachtigcompromises: compromissenincentives: prikkelsambitious: ambitieuzerinnovative: innovatievescent: geurfreshly: versebrewed: gebrouwenurgent: urgentdecisive: beslissendcomplicated: ingewikkeldrenewed: hernieuwdoptimism: optimismebenefit: ten goede komen

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh talks with Andy Marlow, director at Envirotecture and Passive House Design and Construct, for a recap of Thrive 2026 in Melbourne. Andy shares his take on the growing presence of volume builders and even a retirement living provider at the conference, the ongoing challenge of scaling prefabrication despite its clear advantages, and how ventilation and airtightness are being marketed as premium upgrades in the broader housing market. The conversation also touches on Australia's patchy policy landscape around retrofits and property incentives, new products spotted at the conference, and what's next for Envirotecture as they relaunch their pre-designed home offering.https://www.envirotecture.com.au/https://passivhausdc.com.au/Join us on the Reimagine Buildings Collective: https://collective.reimaginebuildings.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Deirdre Glynn, Teagasc ASSAP Advisor and Jim Croke, River Basin Management Service, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss ‘Nature Based Solutions Showing Impact in Kilkenny'. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Méabh O'Hagan, Climate Action and Sustainability Advisor, Teagasc. You can watch the webinar at:https://youtu.be/nQWgCuso1PI?si=scbpXJwAjXwxHsCQ To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

Adam and Katie return to coverage of London Climate Action Week with a lively, optimistic episode that dives into the intersection of climate, health and technology. They set the scene with World Cup vibes before Adam shares his on‑the‑ground experience judging the Health in Climate hackathon — a fast, furious weekend of teams building working AI‑enabled prototypes to tackle real health risks from climate events.Their guests are key figures behind the hackathon: Seema Wadhwa (former lead for sustainability at a major US health system and Founder of Climate in Health) and Chethan Sarabu (a clinician and tech partner from Cornell Tech). Together they explain what a hackathon actually is, why bringing climate scientists, clinicians, engineers, comms and product builders into an intense, time‑bounded room produces finished, deployable tools, and how AI is changing the game. Rather than replacing people, AI accelerates what's possible — making it easier for non‑tech experts to participate and for teams to ship working solutions in a weekend. But with speed comes responsibility: energy efficiency of AI models, data privacy (especially for health data) and ethical deployment are front of mind.Highlights from the hackathon showcase the breadth and impact of the work. The winning team's tool addressed firefighters' long‑term health risks by combining drone‑delivered regional air‑quality sensing with personalised exposure profiles and alerts — a solution that impressed judges and actuaries alike and immediately attracted interest from potential implementers. Other standouts included a resilience tool for healthcare supply chains in flooding events and a post‑disaster travel planner for essential supplies like baby formula. The conversation emphasizes that hackathons don't just create prototypes; they create networks, incubator opportunities and direct pathways to adoption by corporate and healthcare partners.Seema and Chethan reflect on their journeys into climate and health — from civil engineering and landscape architecture to frontline pediatrics — and on the strategic value of focussing health in climate action. Framing climate impacts through health (extreme heat, respiratory illness from wildfire smoke, pregnancy risks) makes the issue personal and depoliticizes the conversation, engaging clinicians, patients and the public in new ways. They also spell out practical next steps: AI literacy bootcamps, cross‑disciplinary capacity building and plans to expand the hackathon model globally, culminating in New York during Climate Week.Adam and Katie weave in broader reporting: how extreme heat disrupted sporting events and daily life, the need to rethink stadiums and infrastructure, and the urgency of translating technical innovation into policy and practice. This episode is for anyone curious about where rapid innovation meets frontline impact — clinicians, technologists, policymakers and organizers who want to turn ideas into deployed solutions.Find out more at https://healthinclimate.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy talks with Michelle Apigian, Managing Principal and ESG Director at ICON Architecture, about the moment that changed how she thinks about building design, Icon's path to becoming a high-performance practice in Massachusetts, and the unique challenges of bringing Passive House principles to occupied and existing buildings. Michelle also shares her wish list for the industry and where she believes architects have the most power to make a difference.https://www.iconarch.com/Join us on the Reimagine Buildings Collective: https://collective.reimaginebuildings.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Let us know how we're doing - text us feedback or thoughts on episode contentEven deep blue states are pulling back on climate commitments — and the reason is the same everywhere: energy affordability. In this episode, Paul takes a hard look at the climate policy retreats happening in New York, Massachusetts, and California, and asks whether we've entered a new era of trading climate action for near-term rate relief.Follow Paul on LinkedIn.

The recent heat wave in Europe provided a unique environment for the 75,000 attendees of the London Climate Action Week. Climate Lead Thibaud Clisson tells Chief Market Strategist, Daniel Morris, that this major climate finance gathering focused on seeking concrete solutions to accelerate and finance the energy transition and climate adaptations, and on how to best channel private funding towards practical solutions.For more insights, visit Viewpoint: https://viewpoint.bnpparibas-am.com/Download the Viewpoint app: https://onelink.to/tpxq34Follow us on LinkedIn: https://bnpp.lk/amHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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The 8th edition of London Climate Action Week (LCAW) wrapped up June 28, and in this episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast we're talking about key takeaways with Nick Mabey. Nick is LCAW's Founder and Chair. He's also CEO and Co-Founder of global climate change think tank E3G.    In the episode, Nick explains why LCAW continued to grow in 2026 — he estimates the week included over 1,300 events across the city and more than 75,000 attendees.   "It was just a huge sense of energy and confidence in the overall project of climate action ... among the politicians, among the businesses," Nick says. "We've worked really hard to make it very clear that climate change is everybody's business."  Nick explains why risk and resilience featured heavily on the LCAW agenda in 2026.   "The structural lack of investment in resilience — whether that's resilience against climate shocks or resilience against energy shocks or resilience against food shocks — is a feature of our economies and our governance which we need to deal with urgently, because we can't afford to keep on paying the price of these disasters," Nick tells us.  We also talk to Climate Group CEO Helen Clarkson to understand how LCAW sets the scene for big upcoming events on the sustainability calendar — like Climate Week NYC in September and the UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP31) in November.   Climate Group is the nonprofit that organizes Climate Week NYC in coordination with the UN General Assembly and the City of New York. Helen discusses how the Middle East conflict is leading to rising emphasis on energy security in sustainability discussions, reshaping the energy mix in some parts of the world. She also highlights the importance of framing climate as an opportunity in addition to a risk.   "Business is going to have to adapt and respond, and there's a lot of opportunity in doing that," Helen says. "I think we can see that when people come together like this."  Further listening:   Listen to our podcast coverage of London Climate Action Week in 2025: How these key summer events set the scene for COP30 in Brazil | S&P Global   Listen to our podcast interview with the new Chair of The Earthshot Prize: Climate Week Zurich: How retail giant IKEA built the business case for sustainability | S&P Global  Listen to our podcast coverage about climate and insurance:   How one of the world's largest insurers is building climate resilience | S&P Global  Why all eyes are on insurance in climate risk conversations | S&P Global  Why insurance is becoming central to climate risk conversations | S&P Global  Further reading:   How high-resolution data translates flood risk into financial risk | S&P Global  Copyright ©2026 by S&P Global Disclaimer By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. 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This week, in honor of the July 4 holiday and a commitment to the importance of free speech, activism, and the power of a citizenry to determine its own future, I want to revisit a conversation from way back in season 2, with Dana R. Fisher. Fisher is the author of “Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action,” and in this conversation, we talked about the importance of activism in addressing the climate crisis. She explains that while the state and the market have not been able to solve the crisis, civil society has a crucial role to play. Fisher highlights the role of the radical flank, which engages in attention-getting actions to raise awareness and expand the movement (like throwing orange cornstarch on Stonehenge).She emphasizes that these actions are nonviolent and aim to draw more people who are sympathetic to the cause. Fisher also discusses the need for a mass movement that pushes back against fossil fuel interests and works through various channels, including the electoral process and lobbying. And we discuss what it takes to turn attention-getting actions into mass mobilization.Links:Saving Ourselves, the book: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/saving-ourselves/9780231557870Buy from the publisher with discount code CUP20All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show: https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/2EsDhwQC2z Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of 50 Shades of Green takes you straight into the heat — literally and figuratively — of London Climate Action Week. Hosts Adam Lake and Katie Lanegran unpack a timely, wide‑ranging discussion hosted by Climate Group on energy efficiency, electrification, cooling, finance and the role of technology in closing the gap between climate ambition and execution. From sweaty conference rooms in London to the bigger picture of global climate weeks, this special edition weaves practical solutions with policy and market realities.With some introductory framing from Mike Umiker - Managing Director, Energy Efficiency Movement, Climate Group's Mike Peirce introduces a powerhouse panel: Erika Gupta (Siemens Financial Services), Ana Troncoso (ABB), Emma Harvey‑Smith (Green Finance Institute) and Chris Skidmore (Climate Action Coalition; former UK Energy and Clean Growth Minister). Together they interrogate why, despite clear economics and existing technologies, energy efficiency remains underfunded and fragmented. Topics include the critical role of efficiency as “the first fuel,” the challenges of scaling retrofit projects, and innovative financing models like energy efficiency as a service, retrofit-as-a-service, and property‑linked finance (PACE) that spread costs and align benefits over time.The conversation zeroes in on cooling: rising air‑conditioning demand, public health impacts of extreme heat, and the uncomfortable tradeoffs between keeping people safe and avoiding runaway electricity demand. Panelists highlight solutions that don't rely on brute‑force AC expansion: smarter HVAC controls, motor-driven system optimization, thermal and electrical storage, load‑smoothing strategies, and liquid cooling for data centers. The discussion also explores how electrification must be “efficient electrification” to avoid overwhelming grids and lock in costly infrastructure.Finance and policy emerge as pivotal themes. The guests explain why aggregation, standardized project pipelines, fit‑for‑purpose data and mandates are necessary to mobilize institutional capital. Real‑world case studies — from university decarbonization partnerships to large industrial motor replacements — demonstrate that when projects are designed at scale, paybacks shorten and impact multiplies. The episode spotlights the Global Property‑Linked Finance Initiative and practical routes to unlock capital for retrofits.Technology and AI are presented as double‑edged tools: powerful enablers of optimization, digital twinning and demand management, but also potential sources of inefficiency if misused. The panel calls for responsible, targeted AI deployment to drive measurable efficiency gains and for broader consumer education so households and businesses seize the right opportunities at the right moments (mortgage renewals, retrofits, tech upgrades).Warm, candid and solution‑focused, this episode is for policymakers, investors, technologists and anyone frustrated by the slow pace of implementation. Listen for pragmatic ideas on scaling energy efficiency, financing the retrofit revolution, making cooling sustainable, and turning climate ambition into measurable action — before the next heatwave.Siemens and ABB are members of Climate Group's Smart Energy Coalition, for more information contact smartenergycoalition@climategroup.org or visit: https://www.theclimategroup.org/smart-energy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: River Guardians: How One Community United for Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-07-02-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Сунчев зрак пробио се кроз густо лишће на обалама реке Градац, бацајући златне одсјаје по воденој површини.En: A sunbeam broke through the dense foliage on the banks of the reka Gradac, casting golden reflections on the water's surface.Sr: Тај дан је био посебан за Вука, младог заштитника природе који је био одлучан да очува чистоћу реке.En: That day was special for Vuk, a young nature protector determined to preserve the river's purity.Sr: Његов покојни деда је често говорио о лепоти природе и важности чувања њених ресурса, а Вук је чуво те речи у срцу.En: His late grandfather often spoke about the beauty of nature and the importance of conserving its resources, and Vuk kept those words in his heart.Sr: Био је Ивандан, старински празник који слави средину лета.En: It was Ivandan, an ancient holiday celebrating the middle of summer.Sr: Многи мештани су се окупили у долини ради прославе.En: Many locals gathered in the valley for the celebration.Sr: Вук је знао да је ово савршена прилика за организовање традиционалног ритуала чишћења реке.En: Vuk knew this was the perfect opportunity to organize a traditional river-cleaning ritual.Sr: Желео је да привуче што више људи, али је знао да неће сви бити подједнако одушевљени.En: He wanted to attract as many people as possible, but he knew not everyone would be equally enthusiastic.Sr: Међу њима је био и Марко, Вуков пријатељ, који је увек тврдио да су такве ствари губљење времена.En: Among them was Marko, Vuk's friend, who always claimed that such efforts were a waste of time.Sr: „Река ће ионако сама себе очистити,“ говорио је задиркујући Вука.En: "The river will clean itself anyway," he said, teasing Vuk.Sr: Али Вук није одустајао.En: But Vuk didn't give up.Sr: Његова истрајност и љубав према природи били су његове покретачке снаге.En: His persistence and love for nature were his driving forces.Sr: Ускоро је започела изненадна летња киша, претворивши реку у брзу, мутну бујицу.En: Soon, a sudden summer rain began, turning the river into a fast, muddy torrent.Sr: Многи су се склонили под кровове, али Вук је остао.En: Many took shelter under rooftops, but Vuk stayed.Sr: Покушавао је да убеди мештане да се придруже његовој акцији.En: He tried to convince the locals to join his cause.Sr: У томе му је помогла Александра, утицајна жена у заједници.En: He was helped by Aleksandra, an influential woman in the community.Sr: Њена подршка дала је додатни подстрек локалном становништву.En: Her support gave additional motivation to the locals.Sr: „Дођите, покажимо да можемо заједно да чувамо нашу реку,“ рекла је.En: "Come, let's show that we can protect our river together," she said.Sr: Уз Александрино вођство и Вукову истрајност, група је почела са радом.En: With Aleksandra's leadership and Vuk's persistence, the group began their work.Sr: Док су кишнице претиле да униште њихов труд, заједнички су радили, обезбедивши обалу и наставивши да чисте отпатке.En: Though the rain threatened to ruin their efforts, they worked together, securing the bank and continuing to clean up debris.Sr: Док су облаци полако одлазили, сунце се вратило, а река је засијала под његовим светлом.En: As the clouds slowly departed, the sun returned, and the river shone under its light.Sr: Вук и његова група завршили су ритуал, а становништво је, гледајући чисту воду, коначно схватило важност очувања свог окружења.En: Vuk and his group completed the ritual, and the locals, looking at the clean water, finally realized the importance of preserving their environment.Sr: Захваљујући Вуковој упорности и Александриној подршци, заједница је променила свој став.En: Thanks to Vuk's perseverance and Aleksandra's support, the community changed its attitude.Sr: Вук је стекао њихово поштовање и показао колико снаге има када се људи уједине.En: Vuk earned their respect and demonstrated the power of unity.Sr: Река Градац текла је мирно, као симбол нечега што вреди и треба сачувати за наступајуће генерације.En: The reka Gradac flowed peacefully, as a symbol of something valuable, something to be preserved for future generations. Vocabulary Words:sunbeam: сунчев зракfoliage: лишћеdense: густоreflections: одсјајиpurity: чистоћаprotector: заштитникresource: ресурсancient: старинскиopportunity: приликаenthusiastic: одушевљенpersistence: истрајностtorrent: бујицаshelter: склоништеinfluential: утицајанmotivation: подстрекleadership: вођствоdebris: отпатциthreatened: претилеdeparted: одлазилиpreserving: очувањеperseverance: упорностattitude: ставunity: уједињењеsymbol: симболvaluable: вредноgenerations: генерацијеdetermined: одлучанritual: ритуалcelebration: прославаrealized: схватило

Singapore is one of the smallest countries in the world, yet plays a unique role as one of Asia's main financial and oil refining hubs. So how is it using its influence to help or hinder the transition? Ravi Menon has spent his career at the heart of Singapore's economic and financial strategy, serving as Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (the country's central bank) before becoming the country's Ambassador for Climate Action. In this conversation with Michael Liebreich, Menon explains why Asia's energy transition will follow a different path from the West. With growing energy demand, dependence on coal and the need for affordable and reliable power, the challenge is not just building clean energy but replacing the systems already in place. They discuss Singapore's role in shaping Asia's future energy system, from cross-border electricity trade and new financing models to carbon markets, electric vehicles and the growing link between energy security and the move away from fossil fuels. Topics include: Why Asia's path to net zero will look different from the West Singapore's unique challenges with decarbonization How growing economies can move past coal How to fund Asia's enormous climate transition The future role of carbon markets in climate action The link between energy security and the shift to clean energy Singapore's role as a catalyst for regional decarbonisation Newsletter: Sign up to the Cleaning Up newsletter at cleaninguppod.substack.com, for all the latest from the show, including new episodes of our Deep Dive Australia series.  Leadership Circle: Cleaning Up is proud to be supported by its Leadership Circle. The members are Actis, Alcazar Energy, Arup, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Cygnum Capital, Davidson Kempner, Ecopragma Capital, EDP, Eurelectric, the Gilardini Foundation, KKR, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, National Grid, Octopus Energy, Quadrature Climate Foundation, Schneider Electric, SDCL and Wärtsilä. For more information about the Leadership Circle, visit cleaningup.live Links: Ravi Menon's bio: https://www.impactsg.org/board/ravi-menon Fast-P Fund: https://www.fast-partnership.com/ Dr Ma Jun on Cleaning Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu6giWzTxAY Mark Carney on Cleaning Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtA5ufMzKAU Pierre Wunsch on Cleaning Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2xS5e5EGEg Rachel Kyte on Cleaning Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1m2lm2n_EE The Asian Development Bank: https://www.adb.org/what-we-do/topics/climate-change/overview CDM - Clean Development Mechanism: https://unfccc.int/process-and-meetings/the-kyoto-protocol/mechanisms-under-the-kyoto-protocol/the-clean-development-mechanism •GFANZ - Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero https://www.gfanzero.com/ 

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Jay Fox talks with Mikhail Haramati, NRDC's state industrial decarbonization lead, about her path from California energy efficiency programs and policy work at UC Berkeley and LBNL, through the California Energy Commission and NYSERDA, to her current focus on embodied carbon in building materials.They discuss the scale of the problem (cement and concrete alone account for about 8% of global emissions) and state-level policy momentum like Buy Clean initiatives and New York's Executive Order 22, which mandates EPDs and sets GWP limits for key materials. The conversation covers pathways to decarbonization—reuse and deconstruction, steel's reliance on recycled scrap and hydrogen-ready direct reduced iron, lower-clinker concrete mixes and SCMs, and mass timber—along with practical first steps for designers and policymakers: better data, smarter specs, and the right incentives and financing tools.https://www.nrdc.org/bio/mikhail-haramatihttps://collective.reimaginebuildings.comhttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this episode, we are joined by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Rebecca Harrell Tickell, who shares her journey in environmental activism through her impactful films. We discuss her latest project, "Groundswell," which focuses on regenerative agriculture and the importance of healing our planet. Rebecca dives into her personal experiences with environmental challenges and her theory of change, emphasizing the need for collective action and storytelling to inspire hope and drive change. Join us as we explore the intersection of filmmaking, activism, and the urgent need for sustainable practices. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Rebecca Harrell Tickell is a documentary filmmaker (director, producer, writer) whose award winning short and feature films have made a critical impact in environmental activism domestically and globally. With her partner Josh Tickell, they have collaborated with actors, politicians and environmental leaders over the past several decades to create films that have been seen by millions of people and have raised significant money for environmental and social change. Groundswell [https://groundswellfilm.org/] is the final chapter of a groundbreaking documentary trilogy following Kiss the Ground and Common Ground, a sweeping cinematic journey across five continents narrated by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 287 Photo credit: Rebecca Harrell Tickell

Tom is joined by guest host, National Director of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Grace Vegesana!First up, don’t tell Hughsey but Greens passed the negative gearing and capital gains tax changes. Then, why does it seem like climate action has regressed from delays to denial? (13:47) And how much is Pauline to blame? (54:26) ---------- Just released on Patreon - "We discuss Guy Rundle’s take on the Greens flop era" The show can only exist because of our wonderful Patreon subscriber’s support. Subscribe for $3/month to get access to our fortnightly subscriber-only full episode, and unlock our complete library of ONE HUNDRED past bonus episodes. https://www.patreon.com/SeriousDangerAU ---------- Links - Australian Youth Climate Coalition - http://aycc.org.au Theme by Kye HughesProduced by Michael Griffin https://www.instagram.com/mikeskillz Follow us on https://twitter.com/SeriousDangerAU https://www.instagram.com/seriousdangerau https://www.tiktok.com/@seriousdangerauSupport the show: http://patreon.com/seriousdangerauSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

90% of businesses in the UK are classes as SMEs, or small and medium businesses, having 205 employees or less. So chances are, you might work for one, or even run one.Did you know that SME's account for around half of the total emissions for businesses? So making it easy, or easier for SMEs to get started with climate action, is a pretty big lever for reducing emissions. But time and money are usually limiting factors, and this is where Gikis new Giki actions platform comes in. You might remember today's guest, Jo Hand, as she's been on twice before, talking about different iterations of the work they're doing at Giki. In this episode we're diving into their new Giki actions workshops - free workshops for SMEs, that are just an hour long, that can help them get started on their sustainability journey. USEFUL LINKSGiki- Website- Giki actions- Giki business carbon footprint calculations- Giki guides – for individuals; for businesses- Giki comparisons calculators- Giki on Linked In- Giki on Instagram- Giki on FacebookJo Hand on Linked InGiki badges is now Impact ScoreTransition Plan TaskforceEpisode 194 - People, Planet, Pint with Adam BastockThe Climate PledgeB CorpSME Climate HubGreen Project Tech The Sustainable(ish) Clubhouse -come and join us for July!Do let me know if you manage to go on a workshop, or somoene from your organisation signs up – I'd love to hear! OR if you don't work for an SME, could you share this episode with someone who does, or share on your socials?Drop me an email with your thoughts and any feedback: jen@sustainableish.co.ukAnd please do leave a rating and a review wherever you listen to your podcasts

London Climate Action Week doesn't usually have to compete with extreme weather. But this year, the case for climate action was abundantly clear: a red heat warning, schools shut, trains cancelled, and temperatures breaking the UK's all-time June record. A prime minister's resignation on the opening day only added to the sense that events we'd once considered rare now seem to be happening all the time.This week, Christiana Figueres, Tom Rivett-Carnac and Paul Dickinson report from LCAW 2026, where 75,000 people gathered to work on exactly the crisis unfolding outside. They dig into the politics swirling around the event and the UN Secretary-General's speech that opened it. And with the future uncertain at the UN as well as in Downing Street, Christiana walks through all six candidates to succeed António Guterres, and what each of them actually believes about climate. They also speak with Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix, who alongside last week's guest Nick Reece of Melbourne launched the C40 Global Urban Data Centre Pact at LCAW: a commitment signed by 41 cities to push back on unchecked AI infrastructure expansion in communities that haven't always had a say. And Tom sits down one-on-one with Rachel Kyte, the UK's Special Representative for Climate. She argues that we forgot ‘the second half of Paris', explains how climate diplomacy is shifting gears, and tells us why, against the odds, she still finds reasons for optimism. Learn More:

As London Climate Action Week gets into full swing, we break down the key talking points from the conference so far. With the city in the midst of a scorching heat wave, the discussion of climate change feels even more urgent than usual. We explore the transactional landscape that developing nations face, where much-needed capital is increasingly tied to the private sector. Beyond the balance sheets, one of the current tensions is the collision between green ambitions and economic survival. From the push for rapid electrification to the rollout of Europe's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, African nations are being forced to thread a near-impossible needle: industrializing their economies while navigating low-carbon mandates. Complicating matters is a growing communications crisis within the sector itself. To secure funding and dodge political blowback, many NGOs are camouflaging their climate work under the banners of health, food, or energy security. However, driving the climate conversation underground risks leaving the communities most vulnerable to extreme weather out of the spotlight when they need it most. To bring you the latest from London Climate Action Week, Devex Business Editor David Ainsworth sits down with global development reporters Ayenat Mersie and Jesse Chase-Lubitz for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. Against a backdrop of record-breaking heat in Europe and growing political pressure to slow climate ambition, Marcene Mitchell, senior vice president of climate change at WWF USA, joins Devex Executive Editor and Executive Vice President Kate Warren to make the case for staying the course. Marcene challenges the “small drop” argument — the idea that individual countries acting on climate don't matter — and reframes clean energy and nature-based solutions not as a cost, but as an economic and strategic imperative. She breaks down how electrification and the AI-era's energy demand can be decoupled from fossil fuels, why energy security is itself a climate argument, and what WWF USA — an organization most people associate with conservation — is quietly doing on climate finance and supply chains around the world. Learn how WWF USA is working globally to turn climate ambition into investable pipelines, and why the solutions to get there already exist. Sign up to the Devex Newswire and our other newsletters: https://www.devex.com/account/newsletters

In this Episode of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy shares on-the-ground interviews from Green Building United's Sustainability Symposium in Philadelphia, highlighting regional policy, incentives, and high-performance affordable housing work. Ilka chats first with  Rich Freeh  and  Emily Pugliese  of Green Building United about Pennsylvania's divided political landscape, lagging energy code adoption and advocacy opportunities including Philadelphia's push to adopt 2021 IECC residential code. Ilka also chats with  Justin Lovenitti and  Norm Horn of New Ecology about  Energize Delaware programs and case studies in  Philadelphia.https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/2026-sustainability-symposium/https://www.newecology.org/https://energizedelaware.org/https://collective.reimaginebuildings.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this episode, we journey into the rich musical and cultural tapestry of Highland Peru with self-taught musician Rafo Nunjar Tovar. From the traditional sounds of the Andes to the vibrant celebrations that connect communities with their land, Rafo shares his insights on the significance of music, instruments, and rituals in Andean culture. Join us as we explore the interplay between sound, memory, and social justice, highlighting the voices that resonate through the mountains and valleys of Peru. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url For an extended interview and other benefits, become an EcoJustice Radio patron at https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio Resources/Articles: Rupestre - by Rafo Nunjar: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lUG8s77dfRZ6p-HlWjh2brGCboate2rUM&si=HbRwEJftxLMSiROj Rafo Nunjar Tovar [https://rafonunjar.bandcamp.com/album/rupestre] is a self-taught musician, composer, sound researcher and instrument builder. Born on the Peruvian coast and raised by Andean grandparents, his artistic work explores the traditional music of Peru, the soundscape and the relationship between sound, territory and memory. He began his journey in music and instrument construction in 2011, developing since then a search focused on the expressive and contemporary possibilities of traditional and pre-Hispanic sounds. His work understands music as a living practice, linked to natural cycles, community life and the forms of perception present in Andean and Amazonian cultures. He has participated in performances, sound installations and audiovisual projects, collaborating in the music of the documentaries Tulpud (2014), El arte de Parir (2023-2024) and Willka Aya Yakuwasi (2024). He also participated as a collector of traditional songs in the communities of Accha Alta and Huilloc within the Yuyaq project and the pilot program Todos Cantamos de Kukuy!, also editing the collected audios. In 2024 he released Rupestre, his first studio album, entirely composed and performed by himself, focused on acoustic exploration, traditional instruments and the creation of sound landscapes of Andean root. He is the founder and owner of the Museum of Traditional Instruments Paccha, in Urubamba; a managing member of the festival Cordas y Sirenas, dedicated to research and visible rituals associated with stringed instruments and sirens in the Peruvian Andean south; and a founding member of Kukuy, an association focused on the collection and preservation of traditional songs from Cusco. In parallel, since 2012 he has been directing spaces and workshops linked to sound, listening and collective exploration. Jack Eidt is an environmental journalist, urban theorist and designer, and advocate for the wild, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes for a PBS SoCal Artbound project called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. He also publishes articles and podcasts on Substack [https://jackeidt.substack.com/]. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Featured Music Rafo Nunjar - Rupestre Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer: Blake Quake Beats Show music: Jack Eidt and Blake Quake Beats Episode 286 Photo credit: Rafo Nunjar

In this episode of Hi, Energy!, Host Esteban Gast sits down with Mike Young, the Executive Director of California Environmental Voters to talk about political power, climate champions, and how engagement at the polls can lead to better changes at home. Mike Young shares his insights from over 20 years of organizing for climate smart policies, promoting bold legislative leadership, and holding policymakers accountable. From doing your homework on candidates to fighting against the narrative that climate policies are too expensive or difficult to pass, Mike and Esteban break down how we can claim our political power and put our communities first. New episodes of Hi, Energy are coming out every month. So check out our Instagram and LinkedIn and subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. Visit socalren.org/about/podcasts for full episodes and highlight reels coming soon.

The Royal Highland Show hopes to welcome 200,000 visitors across four days. In this programme we report from the show, hearing farmers' views on the Scottish Government's plan for a supermarket price cap on essential food items, speaking to the new Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs and hearing about the hardest job on the showground... ice cream tasting!Meanwhile in the south west of England, we hear about an emergency by-law that's been passed in Cornwall, to restrict the number of boats coming in to fish for octopus. The ongoing octopus bloom has been described as a 'gold rush' as huge sums are being made - two weeks ago Brixham fish market experienced a record catch of 103 tonnes, worth £400,000. But the octopus are also causing problems - eating crab and lobster and devastating that industry locally.Presented by Caz Graham Produced by Heather Simons

Around 200,000 visitors will be visiting The Royal Highland Show this week. Farmers and growers will be showcasing their produce at the Royal Highland Centre on the edge of Edinburgh. There are around 6000 entries, with trophies for everything from cattle, sheep and pigs to horses, honey and gelato. The Scottish Government made some announcements at the show too: they've brought forward plans for a Rural Renewal Bill and reiterated their plan to cap prices on supermarket essentials. Farmers are concerned about who'll pay for that. We speak to the new Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs Gillian Martin.Presenter = Charlotte Smith Producer = Rebecca Rooney

We wish everyone a happy Juneteenth Day and encourage everyone to attend an event near you. Look for us at Milwaukee and Eau Claire events. Robert provides us with the latest Tick report: emergency room visits from tick-borne illnesses are at 10 year high and a Univ. of Rhode Island Tick website finds 9 ticks active in Wisconsin in June, the highest the Black Legged Deer Tick. The Lone Star Tick (which makes you allergic to meat) is present as well. Following a brief discussion on the Trump effective surrender to Iran, we dive into new data demonstrating the devastating impact of Republican cuts to food assistance for families and children. More Than 770,000 Children are no longer receiving SNAP benefits after Trump's savage cuts to federal food program. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 4.3 million fewer people received SNAP nationwide in February 2026. Embattled MAGA Congressman Derrick Van Ordin, himself a food stamp beneficiary during his childhood, justifies these cruel cuts as an anti-fraud measure. We discuss the Trump Regime on-going efforts to steal the 2026 midterms. including Kash Patel's rogue FBI effort to intimidate social justice groups engaged in voter registration by raiding the homes of leaders of the Ohio Organizing Collaborative. We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Ohio. Learn more at Hands Off Ohio. Robert also explains how Trump is tying the U.S. Senate in knots in his latest attempt to force his supersized voter suppression bill through. We welcome Citizen Action member and climate organizer Ted Kraig to the show to to discuss the 3rd anniversary of the Milwaukee Climate and Equity Plan. You are invited to celebrate this Saturday morning at 9 AM at the Urban Ecology Center-Washington Park, in Milwaukee. Ted discusses the depth of the climate crisis but also gives us hope that that organized people can make systemic change in the next few years that can put us on a path towards stabilizing the climate crisis.

What does sustainability really look like beyond reusable water bottles and eco-friendly products?In this episode of The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a Damn, Lexy Silverstein sits down with environmental activist and community organizer Ariel DeLa Cruz to explore the powerful connection between environmental justice, wellness, food systems, and community sustainability.Ariel shares her journey from studying biology and pre-med to becoming a sustainability leader focused on helping people reconnect with nature, improve their well-being, and create healthier communities. Together, Lexy and Ariel discuss the importance of outdoor spaces, sustainable living, composting, conscious consumption, food waste, environmental education, and why sustainability isn't about perfection—it's about progress.They also dive into sustainable fashion, fast fashion's hidden costs, mindful shopping habits, teaching environmental awareness to children, and how small lifestyle changes can create lasting ripple effects for people and the planet.Check out more from Lexy on Instagram and tiktok @lexysilverstein and check out Lexy's website https://elexyfy.com/ 

"We are in an abusive relationship with nature and we all know what abusive relationships look like. They are when one part always takes, takes, takes and never gives anything back. That is the relationship we have with nature right now and that will not end well - for us - so it has to change."In the latest episode of Rewilding the World Ben Goldsmith is joined by Tim Christophersen, the former UN Environment leader who pioneered the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Now the Vice President of Climate Action at Salesforce, Tim recently wrote Generation Restoration: How to Fix Our Relationship Crisis with Mother Nature, a roadmap for repairing the planet within a single generation.This episode's release coincides with Desertification and Drought Day. Marked every year on 17 June it is the United Nations' global moment to raise awareness of land degradation and drought and to mobilise action to protect and restore healthy land.Ben Goldsmith is a British financier and rewilding enthusiast. Join him as he speaks to people from all over the world who champion nature and are helping to restore habitats and wildlife to some of the most nature depleted parts of our planet.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.Text Rewilding the World here. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if there are any rewilding projects you would love Ben to feature in future episodes. We'd love to know what you think of the podcast. Do you have suggestions for guests, stories or topics you'd like to hear more about? To help us develop the show please consider taking a couple of minutes to complete our listener survey. Thank you. 

6/17/26 (Host Brian Adams) Coen from Demilitarize Western Mass: L3Harris in Northampton, confronting the military industrial complex. Pamela Petro: Guggenheim Foundation award winner & Smith College Professor: her future book Haunts & Haunting: ghosts on Cape Cod & beyond Lexi Polokoff & Dan Ingram from Climate Action Now : Battling climate change by supporting local farmers Larry Hott & Kathy Mellon from Movement Voter Project: shifting culture, winning power, & shaping policy

So many of us get lost in terror about humanity's future, but how often do we ask, “What's our best possible future?” Bestselling author and climate activist Kim Stanley Robinson joined Scott on Earth Day this year for an urgent and hopeful conversation at UC Berkeley's School of Journalism.This is the third time we've been fortunate enough to have Stan on the podcast, and this time we traced a through line across humanity's past, present, and future through three of Scott's favorite books of Stan's: The Ministry for the Future, High Sierra: A Love Story, and Shaman.Where do we find hope in the face of the climate crisis? How can we reconnect with the extraordinary nature that, for many of us, is right outside our door? And what can our ancestors from 30,000 years ago teach us about living in balance with the planet and one another today? Find out in today's episode.Episode 223: Our Best Possible Future—Kim Stanley RobinsonJoin our third annual How to Train a Happy Mind three-day in-person retreat in California's redwoods August 13–16. LEARN MOREIf you'd like to practice with others and bring these ideas into your life, join our weekly meditation community with Scott.

This episode of the Passive House Podcast was recorded during the Passive House Network conference in New Haven, Connecticut, hosted at the first certified Passive House hotel in the U.S. Hotel Marcel. Ilka Cassidy chatted with Ken Levenson about the theme “Profit by Experience” and Architect of Hotel Marcel Bruce Becker. Ilka also talked to other attendees like Timothy Lock, Beth Campbell, Karen Ramsey, and Cheryl Saldanha. They discuss Massachusetts code-driven Passive House growth, grid benefits, trade training access, community value, resilience, and the need to address cost, risk, and more in-person collaboration.https://www.hotelmarcel.com/https://passivehousenetwork.org/the-passive-house-network-conference-2026/?utm_term=&utm_campaig...https://collective.reimaginebuildings.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Today we sat down with Cher Hill and Neva Winters, authors of the article “I Hate the Global Warming Factory! Caring for Tadpoles During the Climate Emergency.” This article is also co-written with Ching-Chiu Lin who could not join us for the recording. The three authors are all researchers at Simon Fraser University. As part of the Eco-Justice and Climate Action mini-series, we explored the role of elementary school students in British Columbia as eco-action heroes and leaders of learning and research. Dive into the insights, perspectives, and surprises that students get into in a pond during a lunchtime program. Learn what children can teach us about love, courage, and climate action.Joe and Blane introduce guests Cher and Neva to discuss the article that brought them together, leading into the origin story, sharing their collaboration with Elder Rick Bailey on the salmon crisis on Coast Salish territories [2:21]. The conversation then follows how an encounter with tadpoles amidst a heat wave and a shrinking pond led to the students springing action, forming an outdoor learning club, a community film festival, and a fundraiser [5:13]. From there, Cher and Neva reflect on teaching kinship with the more-than-human world, the pedagogy of "superpowers" of different species and tadpoles, social-emotional learning, and a shared orientation toward learning as an act of love, inspired by Elder Rick [14:41]. This opens into a candid discussion of the action research methodology: indeterminate PAR cycles, ethics and permissions challenges, and how community synergies continuously reshaped the project's direction [22:08]. The episode closes with future directions, including a new school pollinator garden, and a reminder of the magic that happens when students lead the learning and research [34:47].Thank you Cher and Neva for sharing your work with us.Thank you to our listeners for tuning in to this episode of the Action Research Podcast, created by Adam Stieglitz, Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar, Cory Legassic, and Vanessa Gold.Produced by Shikha Diwakar and Vanja Lugonjic.Subscribe to our podcast on most major podcast distribution platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.How have you found yourself in the world of action research? Want to be interviewed or share one of your projects? Get in touch with us.Biographies Cher Hill is an Assistant Professor and teacher educator in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. She is deeply invested in researching educative experiences that contribute to more connected, thriving, and just communities. Cher is a passionate supporter of relational, participatory, outdoor, and community-based educative initiatives.Neva Whintors is a doctoral student at Simon Fraser University, and an elementary school teacher with over 20 years of experience, having taught kindergarten through Grade 7. Her areas of expertise include outdoor pedagogies, social emotional learning, and action research.Resources:Learn more here: https://www.sfu.ca/research/research-impact/performance-excellence/scholarly-impact-of-the-week/scholarly-impact-stories/2026/the-ripple-effect_sfu-educators-schoolchildren-inspire-care-for-the-environment/Artists to Check Out:Ryan Hughs: https://www.instagram.com/ryansalishart/ Brandon Gabriel: https://www.instagram.com/brandongabrielart/ Photo Credit: https://www.natucate.com/en/blog/travel-guide/canada-british-columbia--This episode is part of our Eco-justice and Climate Action Series. Authors from journal articles in a Special Issue of the Canadian Journal for Action Research hop behind the mic and share the inspirations, process, and findings from their projects. Join Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar and special guest host Blane Harvey, as they interview an inspiring group of researchers, educators, organizers, and more, navigating the process of action research.

Passive House design and construction is a team sport. It requires effective strategies and cooperation, but also precision in the field and the ability to tweak and recalibrate systems once the building is complete. A robust envelope may be the superpower of Passive House construction, allowing for downsized mechanical systems, electrification, and reduced stress on the energy grid, but these benefits are only achieved if everything works as intended.    In this episode, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of conversations from the Reimagine Collective. Featured speakers include Carmel Pratt of ZAZNRG and Passive House New York on post-occupancy data, Ed May of bldgtyp on modeling literacy, Skyler Swinford of Energy Systems Consulting with Lloyd Alter of Toronto Metropolitan University on refrigerants and water-based distribution, James Peterson of Petersen Engineering on heat pump water heaters, and Nick Nigro of Leggett McCall on what's next at the innovative and enormous Bunker Hill housing redevelopment project.The Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.com.

In a new book coauthored with fellow political scientists, UCD's Aidan Regan argues that the three goals of democracy, economic growth and effective climate action are at odds with one another, and that the resulting “trilemma” requires novel political solutions to solve. On today's podcast Aidan talks to Hugh about why it is so difficult to balance these goals and potential solutions. They also discuss why effective climate action should be linked to improved standards of living, not increased costs; whether regulations are really to blame for our failure to deliver infrastructure and housing; how China manages to achieve economic growth while leading in the transition to green technology; and whether “degrowth” is a realistic path to sustainability or a political impossibility. The New Trilemma of Advanced Capitalism: Democracy, Growth and Effective Climate Action by Aidan Regan, Hanna Schwander, Cyril Benoît and Tim Vlandas is available now. Aidan Regan is a professor of political economy at the school of politics and international relations at University College DublinWould you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy speak with Joel Callow, building physicist and founding director of UK consultancy Beyond Carbon, about scaling certified Passive House delivery in London. Callow explains the firm's focus on whole life carbon, compact building forms, overheating avoidance, and early-stage design input, and notes the team has grown to 12 people with recruitment challenges as UK training ramps up via the Passive House Trust. He describes Beyond Carbon's role in helping major developer Barratt adopt Passive House—through lobbying, 12–18 months of R&D, and cost and constructability work—leading to thousands of units in the pipeline and an estimated 15–20,000 London dwellings in progress.https://www.beyondcarbon.uk/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Scientists have discovered that marine species are migrating away from the equator at a rate of 40 to 70 kilometres per decade to get to cooler waters as climate change heats up our ocean.But far from being a viable escape plan, this mass poleward relocation of marine life is opening up a sea of problems.On this week's episode of Word on the Reef, hosts Tanya Murphy and Brett Goodban are joined by James Cook University's Professor Jan Strugnell for a deep dive into climate-driven marine species redistribution on the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.Thumbnail Image: A spine-cheeked anemonefish, photographed by Tanya Murphy at Ellison Reef, near Mission Beach - 140 kilometres south of its usual range. Submitting images like this to the Redmap project can help scientists understand how species distribution is changing.For more info and to submit sightings: www.redmap.org.auSupport the showHelp Keep Word on the Reef Afloat!Please take 2 minutes to fill out our Word on the Reef Listener Survey to help us apply for funding for the show!PROTECT THE REEF - Sign these Petitions Now!Australian Marine Conservation Society: Australia, it's time to lead on Climate Action!Divers for Climate: Sign the 'I'm a Diver for Climate' National StatementAustralian Conservation Foundation: No New Coal and Gas!Queensland Conservation Council: Take Strong Climate Action and Build a Positive Renewable Future!Our Islands Our Home: Protect the Torres Strait Islands from Climate ChangeGreenpeace: Save the Great Barrier Reef!WWF Australia: Protect NatureRising Tide: ...

Today on The Next Big Idea Daily, we're starting with the big-picture question: what does it actually take to move from climate anxiety to climate action? Political sociologist Dana Fisher argues in Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action that the era of “climate shocks” is already here—and that real resilience isn't just personal prep, it's collective action that's organized, local, and sustained. Then tech journalist David Pogue gets intensely practical in How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos, laying out what it looks like to plan for disruptions without spiraling into doomscrolling.

Lander, WY) – The Lander Community Foundation (LCF) annual community-wide fundraiser Challenge for Charities, or C4C, is back at again for 2026, and as of May 1, the LCF will match any donations made to eligible local nonprofits through July 10. In conjunction with this amazing opportunity to double your donations to the organizations that matter most to you, the 1330 AM / 107.7 FM KOVE morning show, Today in the 10, will be conducting the KOVE/LCF Challenge for Charities interview series with participating groups throughout the matching period. Today's guest is Kara Colhoff of the Lander Climate Action Network. She lets us know about all the things the organization does in the community and how you can help. Check out the full interview below to learn more! To donate to Central Wyoming Amateur Radio Club or the specific nonprofit of your choosing, click here.

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In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator Podcast, Ilka Cassidy chats with Marty Josten and Ashley Wisse of New Ecology. Marty and Ashley describe the nonprofit's 26-year mission to preserve and improve affordable housing through sustainability, building performance, health, and resiliency, using a hybrid fee-for-service and grant-funded model. They discuss evolving embodied-carbon requirements, regional market differences, misconceptions about Passive House cost, and innovations like drain water heat recovery, as well as engaging lenders and maintaining focus amid political and funding pressures.https://www.newecology.org/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Dreaming Green: An Unlikely Collaboration Transforms a City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di una città futuristica, dove il passato e il presente si uniscono in un armonioso intreccio di vetro e verde, Alessia e Luca si incontrano su un caffè sul tetto.En: In the heart of a futuristic city, where the past and present unite in a harmonious blend of glass and greenery, Alessia and Luca meet at a rooftop café.It: È una tiepida giornata di primavera, e la Festa della Repubblica aggiunge un tocco di gioia nell'aria.En: It's a mild spring day, and the Festa della Repubblica adds a touch of joy to the air.It: Il cielo è di un azzurro intenso e dalle vetrate del caffè si scorge il mare in lontananza, come un dipinto che abbraccia la città.En: The sky is a deep blue, and from the café's glass windows, the sea can be seen in the distance, like a painting embracing the city.It: Alessia è seduta al tavolo con una pila di documenti e un tablet.En: Alessia is seated at the table with a stack of documents and a tablet.It: I suoi occhi brillano di passione mentre osserva il panorama.En: Her eyes shine with passion as she observes the scenery.It: A lei piace immaginare come la città potrebbe diventare un esempio di sostenibilità.En: She likes to imagine how the city could become an example of sustainability.It: Luca arriva con il suo solito passo sicuro.En: Luca arrives with his usual confident stride.It: È un ingegnere talentuoso, sempre alla ricerca del modo più efficiente per realizzare qualsiasi progetto.En: He is a talented engineer, always in search of the most efficient way to complete any project.It: Non crede molto nei sogni a occhi aperti.En: He doesn't have much faith in daydreams.It: "Buongiorno, Alessia," saluta Luca, prendendo posto.En: "Good morning, Alessia," Luca greets, taking a seat.It: "Ciao, Luca," risponde Alessia con un sorriso.En: "Hello, Luca," replies Alessia with a smile.It: "Ho trovato qualcosa di speciale da mostrarti."En: "I found something special to show you."It: Luca incrocia le braccia, un po' scettico.En: Luca crosses his arms, a bit skeptical.It: "Sai che mi piacciono i numeri, non i sogni."En: "You know I like numbers, not dreams."It: "Lo so," risponde Alessia, "ma questa volta ho entrambi."En: "I know," Alessia responds, "but this time I have both."It: Comincia a mostrare il suo progetto: spazi verdi integrati nelle strutture urbane, giardini verticali su grattacieli, e parchi sopraelevati che uniscono i quartieri.En: She begins to show her project: green spaces integrated into urban structures, vertical gardens on skyscrapers, and elevated parks connecting neighborhoods.It: Lei parla della bellezza e dei benefici di questi spazi: aria più pulita, maggiore benessere per i cittadini, e una città che respira.En: She talks about the beauty and benefits of these spaces: cleaner air, greater well-being for citizens, and a city that breathes.It: "È tutto molto bello," dice Luca, "ma il costo?En: "It's all very nice," says Luca, "but what about the cost?It: E la tecnologia?En: And the technology?It: È davvero possibile?"En: Is it really possible?"It: Alessia prende un respiro profondo.En: Alessia takes a deep breath.It: "Lascia che ti faccia vedere qualcosa," dice, attivando il tablet.En: "Let me show you something," she says, activating the tablet.It: Sullo schermo appare un'animazione 3D, un tour virtuale del futuro che lei immagina.En: A 3D animation appears on the screen, a virtual tour of the future she imagines.It: Il progetto prende vita davanti agli occhi di Luca.En: The project comes to life before Luca's eyes.It: Inizia a vedere non solo i costi, ma il valore aggiunto.En: He begins to see not just the costs, but the added value.It: Gli spazi verdi che raffreddano la città, riducono l'inquinamento e creano un ambiente sereno per tutti.En: The green spaces cool the city, reduce pollution, and create a serene environment for all.It: Vedendo le persone che sorridono e ragazzi che giocano nei parchi in cima ai tetti, qualcosa dentro di lui cambia.En: Seeing people smiling and children playing in the rooftop parks, something within him changes.It: "Wow," dice finalmente Luca.En: "Wow," Luca finally says.It: "Forse c'è più di quanto non avessi considerato."En: "Maybe there's more to it than I had considered."It: Alessia sorride, sentendosi sollevata.En: Alessia smiles, feeling relieved.It: "Voglio che lavoriamo insieme, Luca.En: "I want us to work together, Luca.It: Possiamo trovare una soluzione, anche se sembra difficile."En: We can find a solution, even if it seems difficult."It: Luca annuisce lentamente, guardando oltre i numeri.En: Luca nods slowly, looking beyond the numbers.It: "D'accordo, lavoriamoci.En: "Alright, let's work on it.It: Mi hai convinto."En: You've convinced me."It: Con un nuovo entusiasmo, iniziano a discutere dei dettagli, scambiandosi idee su come tecnologia e natura possono convivere.En: With new enthusiasm, they begin discussing the details, exchanging ideas on how technology and nature can coexist.It: Da qui, parte una collaborazione che trasforma il sogno in realtà.En: From here, a collaboration starts that transforms the dream into reality.It: Mentre la città festeggia la Repubblica, Alessia e Luca celebrano una nuova alleanza.En: As the city celebrates the Republic, Alessia and Luca celebrate a new alliance.It: Il progetto non solo cambierà l'aspetto della città, ma anche il modo di pensare di Luca.En: The project will not only change the city's appearance but also Luca's way of thinking.It: Ora vede il futuro con nuovi occhi, pronto a percorrere strade inesplorate dove innovazione e sostenibilità si incontrano.En: Now he sees the future with new eyes, ready to explore uncharted paths where innovation and sustainability meet. Vocabulary Words:the rooftop: il tettothe greenery: il verdeto unite: unirethe harmony: l'armoniosothe stack: la pilathe skyline: l'orizzontethe stride: il passothe skepticism: lo scetticismothe daydream: il sogno a occhi apertithe vertical garden: il giardino verticalethe skyscraper: il grattacielothe citizen: il cittadinoto breathe: respirarethe pollution: l'inquinamentothe environment: l'ambienteto take a deep breath: prendere un respiro profondothe 3D animation: l'animazione 3Dthe value: il valoreto play: giocarethe relief: il sollievoto nod: annuireto coexist: conviverethe collaboration: la collaborazionethe appearance: l'aspettothe uncharted path: le strade inesploratethe innovation: l'innovazionethe sustainability: la sostenibilitàto observe: osservarethe technology: la tecnologiathe republic: la Repubblica

In this episode, we invite authors from the Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch university and collaborators from McGill university to discuss their article “Radical Incrementalism in Action Through Institutional Work: Case Studies of Embedded Research in South Africa”. As part of our special Eco-Justice and Climate Action series, the authors explore the complexities of navigating changemaking from within institutions. Listen in to discover secrets to radical change through slow and steady processes!In this episode, our co-hosts Joe and Blane introduce the team and the article at the center of today's discussion. They begin by grounding listeners in the broader context of South Africa for those who may be less familiar with its history and contemporary dynamics [2:20], before moving into the deeper motivations and relationships behind their collaboration and the development of the concept of radical incrementalism [4:15]. What does this term mean, and how is it done? Our own curiosity increased as we continued our conversation.– What gave rise to this feeling that they needed another way to think about how to pursue change? Some critical scholars might challenge the idea that incrementalism can actually be radical, perhaps the idea represents an abandonment of the drastic and immediate “change we need” concept? So, we ask the authors to respond to this critique [5:15]. The episode then explores how radical incrementalism is actually done, and the messiness and complexity behind this way of working, including questions of embeddedness, role conflicts, ethical dilemmas, and the importance of political literacy [26:27]. Finally, the conversation closes with reflections on how these ideas are shaping daily practice, and what kinds of changes the guests have observed as a result [37:40]. Thank you Mark, Alboricah, Mlondi, Priscilla, Mapula, and Elaine for sharing your work with us in this episode. Thank you to our listeners for tuning in to this episode of the Action Research Podcast, created by Adam Stieglitz, Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar, Cory Legassic, and Vanessa Gold. Produced by Shikha Diwakar and Vanja Lugonjic. Subscribe to our podcast on most major podcast distribution platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.How have you found yourself in the world of action research? Want to be interviewed or share one of your projects? Get in touch with us. Biographies: Mark Swilling is a Distinguished Professor and a former Co-Director of the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He is an international expert in sustainable development, with over thirty years of experience in ‘societal transitions' (with special reference to urban systems), initially focusing on democratisation and governance during the Apartheid era in South Africa. The primary research focus of his career can be defined as ‘societal transitions,' more recently within the broader discipline of sustainability science and governance at the global level. His published research was coupled to major institution-building collaborations. This achievement was recognised in 2010 when he was awarded the Aspen Faculty Pioneer Award for success in introducing sustainability into leadership education. Dr. Elaine Huang is currently a Research Associate at the Faculty of Education, McGill University. Her research examines how the social sciences can contribute to just and sustainable futures by advancing ethical collaboration, institutional transformation, and collective learning. She is particularly interested in how researchers engage with the politics, evolving normativity, and uncertainties inherent in real-world change processes to serve the public good. Grounded in reflexive and relational approaches, her work reimagines knowledge production as a generative space for ethical engagement, systemic thinking, and transformative practice—both within and beyond academic institutions.Alboricah Rathupetsane is a PhD Candidate and Junior Researcher at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions in Stellenbosch University, South Africa. Her research sits at the intersection of industrial policy, decarbonisation and infrastructure development within the country's just transition agenda. Her doctoral work examines the role of infrastructure megaprojects in catalysing industrial revival, specifically focusing on strengthening the participation of local steel firms in South Africa's electricity grid expansion programme.Mlondi Ndovela is a PhD candidate at the Centre for Sustainability Transitions, Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His work focuses on co-developing and applying a non-equilibrium model to understand the broader macroeconomic implications of the energy transition in South Africa. This work draws its influences from systems dynamics/non-linear dynamics, stock-flow consistent approach, complexity economics and laws of thermodynamics.Priscilla Jezi is a part-time PhD Candidate with the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. She was a full-time employee at an Energy state-owned enterprise as a specialist in development finance with more than 20 years of experience in energy and finance. Responsible for Sustainable Financing, a lead in sourcing funding for Just Energy Transition Projects. She is Head of Treasury Bank Funding for a state- owned Development Bank. An embedded researcher; her current PhD work focus on the emerging Transition Finance approach, which enables and accelerates energy transitions. Mapula Tshangela is a part-time PhD Candidate with the Centre for Sustainability Transitions at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. She is a full-time senior government official with over 28 years of experience in climate change, green economy, sustainable development, environmental management, and chemistry work. Her research interests include transformative research, sustainability transitions, policy regime shifts, inclusive innovation, and science-policy interface. Her published research includes academic articles and book chapters.--This episode is part of our Eco-justice and Climate Action Series. Authors from journal articles in a Special Issue of the Canadian Journal for Action Research hop behind the mic and share the inspirations, process, and findings from their projects. Join Joe Levitan, Shikha Diwakar and special guest host Blane Harvey, as they interview an inspiring group of researchers, educators, organizers, and more, navigating the process of action research.

In this episode we sat down with Natalie Samarasinghe, Executive Director of the Public Engagement Platform for Climate Action and co-founder of the 1 for 8 Billion campaign. During the episode, Natalie discusses her career in human rights and the UN system, and how those experiences shaped her advocacy for greater transparency and public engagement in the UN Secretary-General selection process. She discusses the qualities needed in a Secretary-General who can navigate geopolitical constraints, address systemic issues and effectively leverage the UN's role. Natalie also explores the importance of visionary leadership that can balance peace and security with development and humanitarian efforts, while proposing reforms to strengthen the UN's efficiency and legitimacy.

In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator podcast, Ilka Cassidy interviews Nathan Kipnis, founder of Kipnis Architecture and Planning in Chicago and Boulder, about his path from early solar architecture influences during the 1973 oil embargo to today's fact-based, certifiable Passive House practice. Kipnis explains how early rule-of-thumb passive solar design often led to overheating, and how building science and climate-specific approaches improved outcomes.  And describes his firm's “high design and low carbon” approach, evolving client communication from quietly implementing efficiency measures to showcasing performance and resilience through smart home monitoring, batteries, and high-quality envelopes.KAP websiteNHA websiteProject profile for Evanston's first Passive House in PHIUS' databaseCrain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Sustainability 2025 recognitionThank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

On March 1, one day after the U.S. and Israel launched what would become the ongoing war with Iran, Ren Hanjun, a visiting professor at Peking University, posted a video on WeChat predicting that China would emerge as one of the conflict's biggest beneficiaries. Three months later, that prediction appears increasingly accurate. Demand for Chinese EVs, solar panels, and other clean energy technologies is surging, especially across developing regions such as Southeast Asia and Africa. Li Shuo, director of the China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute and a CGSP non-resident fellow, joins Eric & Cobus to discuss how disruptions to global oil and gas supplies are accelerating the shift toward Chinese renewable energy and mobility solutions.

Reform UK is currently the most popular party in Britain. If voted into government, it wants to end all subsidies for renewable energy, ban battery energy storage, end net-zero targets, drill for more oil and gas in the North Sea and encourage fracking on British soil. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi asks Reform’s deputy leader Richard Tice about the party’s climate and energy plans, and why he calls it “net stupid zero.” Explore further: Read the full annotated transcript of this conversation Worst Start to Wildfire Season Raises Alarm as El Niño Threatens Scientists Ditch Worst-Case Climate Scenario For Good Reasons Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Sharon Chen and Laura Millan. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What resources do Indigenous studies provide for addressing the crisis of human-made climate change? And how is the climate crisis linked to settler colonialism? In episode 174 of Overthink, Ellie and David chat with Indigenous philosopher and activist Kyle Whyte about his work on climate action. They discuss how Indigenous people are often blocked out of conversations about environmental impact, the common mischaracterization of the land back movement, and the importance of kinship. How are certain groups disproportionately affected by climate change? Is climate change actually a new problem? And how can respecting land rights of Indigenous people offer some solutions to climate change? In the Substack bonus segment, your hosts question who is called upon to respond to the crisis of climate change and how non-Indigenous people should engage in discussions surrounding climate change and colonialism.Works Discussed:Kyle Whyte, “Climate Action at the Speed of Consent”Kyle Whyte, “Indigenous Climate Change Studies: Indigenizing Futures, Decolonizing the Anthropocene”Kyle Whyte, “Settler Colonialism, Ecology, and Environmental Injustice”Enjoy our work? Support Overthink via tax-deductible donation: https://www.givecampus.com/fj0w3v Subscribe to our Substack for ad-free versions of both audio and video episodes, extended episodes, exclusive live chats, and more: https://overthinkpod.substack.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.