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Today we bring you cutting-edge insights into the world of sustainability reporting, CSRD compliance, and automation. In this episode, we are joined by Ben Churchill, an authority on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). Ben represents a pioneering company that's revolutionizing sustainability reporting. Their software platform simplifies CSRD compliance by automating data collection, mapping it to the CSRD framework, and generating reports with precision. Dive deep into the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics, locale-specific CO2e emissions, and smart disclosure text that is reshaping the way businesses report on their sustainability journey. Join us for a masterclass in sustainability reporting and automation that's changing the game for companies worldwide.ABOUT THE GUESTBen Churchill is Chief Strategy Officer for Cool Planet.Ben has been with Cool Planet for over 5 years and held his current position for 3 of those. Ben studied Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University, gaining his Masters in 2001.Discover more here:Website:        https://www.coolplanet.io/Facebook:     https://www.facebook.com/CoolPlanet.ioInstagram:    https://www.instagram.com/coolplanet.io/Twitter:          https://twitter.com/Coolplanet_ioTikTok:           https://www.tiktok.com/@coolplanet.ioYouTube:      https://www.youtube.com/@coolplanet7064/featuredLinkedIn:       https://www.linkedin.com/company/coolplanetio/ABOUT THE HOSTMy name is Dave Barr and I am the Founder and Owner of RLB Purchasing Consultancy Limited.I have been working in Procurement for over 25 years and have had the joy of working in a number of global manufacturing and service industries throughout this time.I am passionate about self development, business improvement, saving money, buying quality goods and services, developing positive and effective working relationships with suppliers and colleagues, and driving improvement through out the supply chain.Now I wish to share this knowledge and that of highly skilled and competent people with you, the listener, in order that you may hopefully benefit from this information.CONTACT DETAILS@The Real Life BuyerEmail: david@thereallifebuyer.co.ukWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thereallifebuyerFor Purchasing Consultancy services:https://rlbpurchasingconsultancy.co.uk/Email: contact@rlbpurchasingconsultancy.co.ukFind and Follow me @reallifebuyer on Facebook, Instagram, X, Threads and TikTok.Click here for some Guest Courses - https://www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk/guest-courses/Click here for some Guest Publications - https://www.thereallifebuyer.co.uk/guest-publications

The second series of Bobby Kerr's Life and Leadership Podcast with thanks to Sia Partners is available now on the Go Loud app and on Newstalk on Saturday evenings from 7pm.In Episode 8 Bobby's guest is Norman Crowley, Cool Planet founder & group CEO, and serial entrepreneur in the tech, manufacturing, gaming, and climate sectors.

Your mentor today is Norman Crowley, the founder of Cool Planet & Ava. He was 2 hours away from selling his business for $1 billion. We talk about how that feels, the power of intention and how he completely shifted his life goals after retiring at 28. --- Join my free weekly email newsletter here: https://bit.ly/40TgDkq --- My Season Partners EIIS Innovation Fund: https://bit.ly/3sxFdLp ADHD Now: https://bit.ly/49uzd6N Iconic Offices: https://bit.ly/iconicEE23  

The EU is clamping down on companies' sustainability efforts. We get more on this with Conor Holland Head of ESG Reporting and Assurance at KPMG and Ben Churchill Chief Strategy Office at Cool Planet.

Cork entrepreneur Norman Crowley has signed a deal with a leading global mining company to retrofit some 8,500 diesel mining trucks into electric vehicles over the next three years, with much of this work to take place at sites in the Republic, he tells Ciaran Hancock on today's podcast. Norman's company Cool Planet Group will carry out some of the work at a new factory it has just completed at Powerscourt, Co Wicklow. He returns to the podcast to talk about how the businesses that make up his Cool Planet group, including software development, electric vehicle conversion and educational service provision, survived the pandemic and are now poised for rapid growth as the race to decarbonise the economy accelerates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cork entrepreneur Norman Crowley has signed a deal with a leading global mining company to retrofit some 8,500 diesel mining trucks into electric vehicles over the next three years, with much of this work to take place at sites in the Republic, he tells Ciaran Hancock on today's podcast. Norman's company Cool Planet Group will carry out some of the work at a new factory it has just completed at Powerscourt, Co Wicklow. He returns to the podcast to talk about how the businesses that make up his Cool Planet group, including software development, electric vehicle conversion and educational service provision, survived the pandemic and are now poised for rapid growth as the race to decarbonise the economy accelerates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you started making new year's resolutions? Well companies should be making resolutions too to combat climate change according to Alan Keogh from Cool Planet who spoke to Joe this morning.

Coming up on this mornings show we are joined by -Alan Keogh group CEO of Irish decarbonisation and energy efficiency firm Cool Planet -Kevike Henry owner of K Fit a new ladies only gym opened in Cooloney Co Sligo

Chairman of Cool Planet, Norman Crowley shares his top tips and tricks on how to save electricity and energy in todays current climate.

Chairman of Cool Planet, Norman Crowley shares his top tips and tricks on how to save electricity and energy in todays current climate.

This morning we heard from Norman Crowley a green entrepreneur Chairman of Cool Planet who is retrofitting high-end vehicles and helping big businesses to become carbon neutral.

Norman Crowley may be the Elon Musk of Europe. I don't know anything more on brand than talking to Norman Crowley, CEO of Cool Planet Group. When I first met with Norman, we talked about his newest company Electrifii. The company converts classic luxury cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin into high performance electric cars using Tesla components. Boasting a performance specification on par with a Formula 1 racing car, these electrified cars can hit speeds of 0 to 60mph in under 2 seconds and deliver a driving range of 600km. Electrifii makes sense when the other companies in Cool Planet Group include Crowley Carbon, a carbon reduction software for buildings and Crowley Solar, solar manufacturing and development. It's a triple threat. Learn more at http://www.coolplanetgroup.ie/ Sustainability Help Desk: Special Promotion for the first 10 that join: https://www.patreon.com/makeclimatecoolagain?fan_landing=true PRODUCTION TEAM: Music: Jake Huffman Artwork: Groove Street Editing: Ivy Moore --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makeclimatecool/message

For our 77th episode, host Yoni Kozminski sat down with Norman Crowley, Founder of Cool Planet, Ava, and Crowley Carbon. Norman founded and sold three businesses for more than $750 million before the age of 40. These included The Cloud - Europe's largest WIFI operator, Inspired Gaming Group - the world's largest company in the server based gaming domain, and Trinity Commerce - one of the first eCommerce services companies in the world. He is currently on a mission to cool the planet, and has set up an electric car manufacturing company (AVA), a decarbonisation and energy efficiency firm (Cool Planet) and a solar energy firm (Crowley Solar). This is an interesting conversation on having a mission-led business, sustainability, and investing in team culture you wouldn't want to miss. Topics & Timestamps 0:00 Episode introduction 3:26 About Norman Crowley 12:54 Imposter syndrome 16:22 Making money 20:53 Critical stages in building a team 25:26 Building a team culture 33:52 Deeper planning ang long-term vision ✨ Download our FREE Financial Planning Template for Amazon Sellers: https://bit.ly/free-amazon-financial-template ✨ Connect with us on social media: Yoni on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/yonkoz/ Successful Scales on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/successful-scales/ Instagram - https://instagram.com/successfulscales Facebook - https://facebook.com/successfulscales ✨ More about us: MultiplyMii Staffing - https://multiplymii.com Escala Consulting - https://weareescala.com Successful Scales Podcast - https://successfulscales.com ✨ Full video episodes are also uploaded on YouTube: Subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gAuEXjS Successful Scales is sponsored by Global Wired Advisors - a leading digital investment bank with decades of merger and acquisition experience on online and e-commerce businesses and focused on optimizing the business sale process to increase the transactional value of your greatest asset Connect with Global Wired Advisors here - https://globalwiredadvisors.com/

Today on Unstress, I spoke to Dr Christo Miliotis. If you're a regular listener to this podcast, we did a programme before about his book, Diet for a Cool Planet. Christo is a doctor and scientist who has devoted his life and work to biodynamics. Christo is always at the cutting edge of how to incorporate agriculture, climate, building, the built environment. He has a holistic view of the world and the problems and the solutions, and that's how he has coined the phrase for the name of this episode: Make the Problem the SOILution. I hope you enjoyed this conversation I had with Dr Christo Miliotis.   CREDITS: Host: Dr Ron Ehrlich Guest: Dr Christo Miliotis Producer: Amelia Navascues ----  You can also watch this episode at https://drronehrlich.com/  ----- TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH? Join me in my online health programs.  ----- CONNECT WITH ME You can ask questions via social media using my Instagram or Facebook or TikTok or YouTube page.

Episode 54 is coming from the vaults as I interviewed fellow activist Paul McCormack Cooney a few months ago. Paul is another absolutely wonderful human I got to know through Extinction Rebellion. He recently started a blog called Climate Dad which despite being a work in progress, I definitely recommend checking out! And you can follow Paul on Twitter @PaulMcCC or Instagram @climatedad.ie.We cover some everyday topics like parenting, but we also touch on the ever-lasting, controversial CETA, a trade agreement you may have heard of… Have a listen and let me know what you think![04:15] A bit about Paul & what sparked his eco consciousness.[10:10] Cool Planet & Extinction Rebellion.[18:00] Linking Paul's work in the Pension sector to our climate action perception.[23:30] Starting his blog, Climate Dad.[25:35] Talking to his kids about Climate Change.[31:35] Dealing with burnout.[34:50] A quick guide to CETA.[41:30] Random questions!As mentioned, CETA is a big, complicated topic but I recommend checking out Paul's blogpost on it, and searching and signing all the petitions you can find about it, & emailing TDs.Also mentioned:Al Gore Inconvenient Truth.David Wallace Wells article The Uninhabitable Earth.YouTube Interview with David Wells and Michael Man.Shannon LNG.Greta Saves the World game.I Am Greta Documentary.Kiss The Ground Documentary. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bookofleaves. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why use gas or electricity to heat your water when the power of the sun will do it for free? Faisal Ghani, a young Bangladeshi-Australian engineer, has invented a deceptively simple glass pyramid that takes cold water in at the bottom and supplies hot water from the top. He believes it can bring cheap, hot water to every home around the Equator. In the first of a new series packed with carbon-busting ideas Tom Heap visits Faisal at his Dundee production line to hear about his plans to bring hot showers to the world. Climate scientist, Dr Tamsin Edwards of King's College, London, helps Tom calculate just how much carbon hot water from the sun can save. Producer: Alasdair Cross Researcher: Sarah Goodman Produced in association with the Royal Geographical Society. Special thanks for this episode to Dr Nazmi Sellami of Robert Gordon University, Professor Chris Sansom of Cranfield University and Professor Henning Sirringhaus from the University of Cambridge.

Dr Chris Miliotis, Eco-entrepreneur, a micro-organism enthusiast and a tireless inventor guided by the principles of regenerative biodynamic agriculture, joins me to talk about his book and idea "Diet for a Cool Planet".   SHOW CREDITS: Host: Dr Ron Ehrlich Guests: Dr Chris Miliotis Producer: Amelia Navascues You can also watch this episode at www.DrRonEhrlich.com. ----- TIME TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH? Join me in my online health programs. ----- CONNECT WITH ME You can ask questions via social media using my Instagram or Facebook, or YouTube page.

E35 That Great Business Show - Ireland's best business podcastHosted by Conall O Móráin2.00" Norman Crowley, founder of Cool Planet (fka Crowley Carbon). This is an interview like no other. Norman has a completely different take on how to save our planet, something he says technology will be able to do by 2030, but of course we have to make changes. He covers so many topics from the inefficiency of cows, to how he could save the government €300m through energy efficiency, why he sells his businesses, ($750m sold to date), why he thinks there's too much politeness with staff and so, so, so much more. Thirty minutes of his thoughts will make you see climate change and many other topics in a completely different light. Norman's 'hire in a heartbeat'? Elon Musk. But does he really have his phone number?32" Samantha King, founder of King Hair and Beauty. She was soooo bored by her work in corporate law Samantha dreamed of doing something with her life that made other people happy - so she became a hair extensionist - yes, there is such a thing. From the front room in her Wicklow home she has grown and grown her business, to supplying 200 outlets with her hair and beauty products, she's created her own design registered hair brush - the Jewel brush - but she's looking for a mentor to bring her business to the world. How she uses New York based Irish influencer Erika Fox, the best way to get influencer engagement and how much it costs. Her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Sonia Deasy of Pestle and Mortar.55" Peter Jenkinson, CEO, WRKIT - a most unusual company that grew out of a 'side hustle' that Peter had when he was an Aer Lingus pilot. Finding he could negotiate discounts for his fellow pilots led to setting up an always profitable business that was already fully functioning when he retired as a pilot. Since the early days of offering insurance discounts the offer has now grown to a staggering 1,100 suppliers with a potential customer base of 500,000 people. And, that's only one fifth of the business. The big, big growth area during Covid has been their mental health programmes, and he explains how client Peter Mark hairdressers, used the WRKIT platform to keep furloughed staff engaged. Not surprisingly, Peter's 'hire in a heartbeat' is former British Airways / IAG boss, Willie Walsh who used to fly with Peter. That Great Business Show is sponsored by www.DeFactoShave.com makers of the world's best shaving oil Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guests today are both part of the Cool Planet organization who bring solutions for climate change to their local communit of Edina MN and beyond. Paul Thompson is a cross country skier who finished 40 Birkie ski races (a 55k race), a former Peace Corps Volunteer, and a co-founder of Cool Planet organization. Alix Dvorak is a volunteer of Cool Planet and the creator of Green House Game. Most athletes get to try different sports before they discover where they're best at. Paul shares what's his first sport and how he ended up skiing which made him do Birkie ski for 40 years. Have you heard of Birkie Fever yet? Along with his amazing experience in Birkie, I asks Paul and Alix how people can contribute to retaining a stable climate. This topic is very important for everyone to know so even though we do simple acts, it brings a huge impact to the environment. Alix also explains how the card game was developed and how it can affect people to help with climate solutions. Want to know more about what they are up to? Check the links below: citizensclimatelobby.org braverangels.org rpcv4ea.org coolplanetmn.org

In this episode of SaaS Half Full, host Lindsey Groepper chats with Norman Crowley, Founder of Cool Planet Group, one of Europe’s fastest-growing energy companies, about his journey selling his previous tech company, Inspired Gaming Group. A$1B acquisition of the company fell through just hours before the stock market crash in 2018, and Norman recounts the hours and days after. Tune in to hear the full story, plus additional insights from a serial and seasoned SaaS entrepreneur on when to sell your company, how to adjust your business if something isn’t working and how to vet investors. Connect with Norman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/norman-crowley-4b075841/  Learn more about Crowley Carbon: https://www.crowleycarbon.com/  Connect with Lindsey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseygroepper/  Learn more about BLASTmedia: https://www.blastmedia.com/

This week I caught up with Norman Crowley, a successful serial entrepreneur who is doing remarkable things in business and in environmental awareness. Norman Crowley founded and sold 3 businesses with a total worth of $750million before the age of 40. Norman actually retired at the age of 28, but as you'll hear in our conversation, that was short lived. Under the Cool Planet Group, Norman has several businesses that all share the goal of creating a more environmentally friendly and sustainable future. We talk about why having a mission in business is so important and Norman's drive to do good for the planet.Find out more about Norman Crowley and The Cool Planet Group here:https://www.coolplanetgroup.ie/aboutIrish Business Builders is brought to you by Jetbooks. Jetbooks provides online bookkeeping services for Irish Businesses. For a free 15 minute online consultation, visit www.jetbooks.ieThanks for listening!

Norman Crowley is on a mission to cool the planet. Right now he's doing it by tackling energy efficiency, creating delicious meatless meat, educating young people, and converting gorgeous electric cars. Norman knows how to create hugely impactful, hugely profitable businesses that SCALE. He's the entrepreneur behind The Cool Planet group and founder of Crowley Carbon, the fastest growing energy services company in the world. Before turning his energy to tackling climate change, Norman started and sold three businesses for over three-quarters of a billion dollars...all before the age of forty. So many great nuggets in this interview. Let me know what you think! Reach Samantha here:Twitter: @SamanthaRyNZWebsite: https://www.saveplanetgetrich.com/Want to sponsor a show? Want to send me a love note? Saveplanetpodcast@gmail.comReach Norman here:Twitter: @normancrowley1Crowley Carbon: https://www.crowleycarbon.com/Electrifi: https://www.electrifidreams.com/The Cool Planet Experience: https://www.coolplanetexperience.org/The drawdown list: https://drawdown.org/Know someone I should interview? Tweet me!

Last year the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted the UN Declaration on the Rights of Peasants and Other People Working in Rural Areas. This represents the culmination of a long historic struggle for the rights of diverse grass roots peoples around the world who continue the struggle to define their own culturally appropriate and bio-diverse foods and agriculture systems.This week three women from different parts of the world discuss how the peasant farmers and workers movement and indigenous agroecology can work to address our current global enivronmental and social crises. Guests: Dr Vandana Shiva; Gladys Serwaa Adusah (Ecumenical Association for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development); Susan Herawati (The People's Coalition for Fisheries Justice);  La Via Campesina peasant farmers movement. Earth Matters #1174 was produced by Nicky Stott.

  The concept of Soil Health deals with making sure the land where our farms stand will remain the same for the next generation. This was the goal of my journey in bringing the awareness of soil health to the world, and I couldn’t have done it without the help of Jim Loar of Cool Planet.   This special episode will be the culmination of all the farms I visited and the amazing farmers I met along the way. I share where I draw my passion for agriculture and being immersed in this scientifically-driven industry. I discuss the different aspects of agriculture and the farmers who best represented them. I explain how much technology is driving the recent agricultural innovations. I also describe the people behind the farms I went to and how they’re contributing to soil health and sustainability.     “Agriculture exists to solve our most complex problems to meet our most basic needs."       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:   Round-up of the Stories from the Soil visits and episodes. Where my love for agriculture came from. The farmers I met along the way and why they're awesome. How data and technology have affected the way farmers manage and operate farms today. How innovation is driving the growth of the agriculture industry. The six aspects of agriculture and what they mean from a global perspective.     Key Takeaways:   There is an element in agriculture of collaboration. Be willing to help out your neighbor. If you're not doing what's right for the soil, it's going to be very difficult to sustain it for the next generation.     Resources Mentioned:   Cool Planet Biochar with Jim Loar of Cool Planet Stories from the Soil         2019 AgGrad 30 Under 30   Help us celebrate the top 30 future leaders of agriculture! Nominate your favorite up-and-coming, future executives, innovators, and influencers in the following agriculture categories:   Agribusiness Production Agriculture Research & Technology Entrepreneurship Education & Advocacy   Nominations for the 2019 AgGrad 30 Under 30 list are now open and are scheduled to close Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 11:59 PM. Self-nominations are accepted.   Winners will be announced March 2019.   To learn more about the eligibility requirements, announcement date and location, and to nominate for the 2019 AgGrad 30 Under 30 list, visit: 30Under30.ag     We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.      Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram 

Joe Breker is the owner of the Coteau des Prairies, a getaway lodge that offers stunning views surrounded by prairie farms and fields. He has been farming for over 40 years and practices what the industry calls “No-till” farming, a method that prioritizes soil health. With his skills and knowledge, Joe managed to successfully operate his farm during the dry ‘80s and wet ‘90s, as well as each decade’s poor farm economy. Joe joins me today to describe how his conservative farming practices have improved their farm’s soil health. He shares how his father was a sustainable farmer and what he did to build on what his father started. He also describes what no-till farming is, how it helps to restore damaged soil and explains the science behind management practices and how it affects soil health for decades.   “Once you lose soil health, it's really difficult to get it back." - Joe Breker   This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast: The farming legacy Joe is a part of and how his father ran the farm. What no-till farming is and what made him utilize this method. How he started his journey in soil health. Maintaining commitment to soil health despite poor farming business conditions. How he processes their compost and the processes involved. Building soil health and how they nurse damaged soil back to health. Key Takeaways: Farmers know production losses happen because of management practices on their farm. You can't fully restore the health of soil, but you can devise ways to improve it.   Resources Mentioned: Stories from the soil Cool Planet   Connect with Joe Breker: Coteau des Prairies Lodge   2019 AgGrad 30 Under 30   Help us celebrate the top 30 future leaders of agriculture! Nominate your favorite up-and-coming, future executives, innovators, and influencers in the following agriculture categories:   Agribusiness Production Agriculture Research & Technology Entrepreneurship Education & Advocacy   Nominations for the 2019 AgGrad 30 Under 30 list are now open and are scheduled to close Thursday, January 31, 2019, at 11:59 PM. Self-nominations are accepted.   Winners will be announced March 2019.   To learn more about the eligibility requirements, announcement date and location, and to nominate for the 2019 AgGrad 30 Under 30 list, visit: 30Under30.ag     We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.      Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram 

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 Jim Loar is CEO and President of Cool Planet, an innovations company that seeks to improve upon the current agricultural technologies we have today to facilitate increased profits and crop production at a low cost in a sustainable manner. Jim has over 30 years of experience in the industry and worked with big corporations like Wilbur-Ellis Company and Griffin LLC. He has a Bachelor of Nautical Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and obtained his Master's degree in Business administration from Ohio University.   Jim joins me today to discuss his ideas around soil health and why he says it’s the future of agricultural innovations. He explains what soil health is and what exactly makes soil healthy. He introduces a new project called Stories From The Soil and describes its purpose and what he wants it to achieve. Jim also discusses how improving soil health benefits not only the environment but also the economy around the agricultural industry.     “Soil health really is the next evolution of agriculture.” - Jim Loar       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:   Why is soil health so important in agriculture? Why he began focusing on innovating soil for agricultural purposes. The properties of healthy soil and what makes soil not healthy. The tools available to the farmer to help make the soil healthy. How Cool Planet plans to initiate the innovations of soil health. The goal of launching "Stories From The Soil" and what you can expect from it.     Key Takeaways:   Farmers have always been focused on health and it's a priority that's passed to the next generation. Improving soil health positively affects soil biology which translates to better crops and bigger profits.     Resources Mentioned:   Biochar with Jim Loar of Cool Planet     Connect with Jim Loar:   Cool Planet Stories From The Soil             We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.      Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram 

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Jim Loar is the President & CEO of Cool Planet, a company founded to provide innovative agricultural technologies that increase crop production at a low cost while reducing greenhouse gas throughout the atmosphere. The company’s current research focus is on their Cool Terra Engineered Biocarbon technology, a type of soil enhancer that improves soil health, reduces water consumption, and supports optimal fertilizer performance. Prior to joining Cool Planet in 2015, Jim was the VP of Operations at Wilbur-Ellis Company, the fourth largest agricultural retailer in the USA.   Today, Jim shares their company’s latest findings on Cool Terra and how it can help optimize crop output. He describes the science behind Cool Terra, the many benefits it imparts to both soil and farmer, and how it can help fight global warming. He also explains some of its most outstanding research findings, particularly when it comes to soil microbe health.   “We're providing the habitat for the soil biology to colonize and grow and prosper.” - Jim Loar       This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:    What is engineered biocarbon technology all about? What is BioChar and how can it be used in agriculture? The primary benefit of a treated BioChar material. The main findings of their lab tests on Cool Terra. How their product can help ease environmental use of pesticides. Why Cool Terra can help farmers have higher income. Cool Terra and its effects on the air we breathe. Is it economically feasible to move carbon around? Does the product need more nitrogen? Are other similar products standardized?   Jim Loar’s Words of Wisdom: When it comes to soil microbes, what we all hope for is we can put the good guys in a better position to outcompete the bad guys. Different farmers have different beliefs and different ways of thinking about their soil.   Connect with Jim Loar:   Cool Planet Cool Terra Check Out Our Sponsor for the “Sustainability at Scale” Series   Have you ever heard of Marrone’s BIO WITH BITE? Marrone Bio Innovation offers crop pest protection for the modern organic and conventional production systems. To make sure every grower using their products realize the best possible return on investment, Marrone invests time and resources to thoroughly test and demonstrate the efficacy of those new state of the art products. With serious trial data to back it up! You can see more and connect directly with Marrone by visiting them at www.marronebio.com Marrone is very proud to support The Future Of Agriculture blog series on sustainability in agriculture with Tim Hammerich.   We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.      Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram   

Guests Len Beyea, an energy efficiency engineer/expert on green buildings and efficiency and Peter Drekmeier, former Mayor of Palo Alto and an eco warrior for the Tuolumne River, among other causes, share their insights on how local municipalities and private companies can drastically reduce their carbon footprint by lowering energy use in buildings. Plus a little April foolish news.      

SHOW NOTES Matthew is the Director of Communications for WhiteWave Foods, a leading consumer packaged food, and beverage company that manufactures, markets and sells branded plant-based foods and beverages, coffee creamers and beverages, premium dairy products, and organic produce. As the Director of Communications, Matthew oversees and is directly responsible for the company’s communications programs around crisis and issues management, financial communications, M&A/integration, employee & executive communications and corporate marketing and thought leadership. Prior to joining WhiteWave, Matthew was the General Manager of Olson PR, an award-winning marketing, and communications agency based out of Chicago, IL. At Olson, Matthew was General Manager of the company’s Western Division which included offices in San Francisco and Denver, and he managed communications campaigns for a wide variety of national and international Fortune 500 companies including SABMiller, AB InBev, Heineken, Carlsberg, Belize Tourism Board, Fitbit, Wrigley, and a variety of others. One of Matthew’s longest serving clients at Olson was a coalition of the world’s four largest global brewers and brewing industry associations that he helped collaborate on issues of shared importance including excise tax, commercial freedom, reputation and global stakeholder engagement. He also ran the company’s crisis and issues management practice including managing all crisis and issues for the Belize Tourism Board and Fitbit, and he created and executed holistic consumer and business-to-business marketing communications strategies for a wide variety of Olson clients including TiVo, Wrigley, and Cool Planet. Before joining Olson, Matthew worked at Weber Shandwick Worldwide where he led the issues and crisis management programs for the U.S. Dairy Industry and the U.S. Pork Industry and counseled a variety of major global companies through both large and small-scale crises, including Mars Incorporated, SC Johnson and Son, and Kraft Foods. Earlier in his career, Matthew spent five years working at various levels of state and federal government including the Wisconsin State Governor, The U.S. Department of Education, Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner and the White House. He graduated from George Washington University with B.S. in Political Science.

Berkeley Lab scientists discuss how white roofs can cool your building, your city ... and our planet, and the role of the other carbon -- black carbon -- in global warming. Series: "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory " [Science] [Show ID: 20689]

Berkeley Lab scientists discuss how white roofs can cool your building, your city ... and our planet, and the role of the other carbon -- black carbon -- in global warming. Series: "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory " [Science] [Show ID: 20689]

Berkeley Lab scientists discuss how white roofs can cool your building, your city ... and our planet, and the role of the other carbon -- black carbon -- in global warming. Series: "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory " [Science] [Show ID: 20689]

Berkeley Lab scientists discuss how white roofs can cool your building, your city ... and our planet, and the role of the other carbon -- black carbon -- in global warming. Series: "Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory " [Science] [Show ID: 20689]