Podcasts about reducing emissions

In this episode of Mama Earth Talk, Mariska explores Coldplay's sustainability efforts during their world tour. She discusses the band's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, innovative solutions for sustainable touring, and the importance of transparency in their environmental claims. The episode highlights how Coldplay engages fans in their green initiatives and emphasizes that while they may not be perfect, their efforts are a significant step towards a more sustainable music industry.[00:00] Coldplay's Sustainable Tour: An Introduction[03:04]Coldplay's Commitment to Sustainability[08:43] Innovative Solutions for Reducing Emissions[13:12] Assessing Coldplay's Green Claims[17:35] Engaging Fans in Sustainability[22:19] The Verdict on Coldplay's EffortsLinks from the episodes:157: How the sounds of the ocean can impact our lives with Joshua Sam Miller057: How fries can fuel your car with Karl Feilder090: How one tree planted can make a difference with Matt HillWhere can people find Cold Play?Cold Plays SustainabilityKey takeaways: Coldplay's commitment to sustainability began with a pledge to not tour until they could do so sustainably.They aim to reduce carbon emissions by 50% compared to previous tours.Partnerships with companies like DHL help reduce transport emissions.Coldplay uses renewable energy sources to power their shows.The band encourages fans to participate in sustainability efforts during concerts.Transparency in sustainability reporting is crucial for building trust.Coldplay's sustainability report is accessible and easy to understand.Engaging fans in eco-friendly practices can inspire broader change.Sustainability in the music industry is about progress, not perfection.Coldplay's efforts could set a precedent for other artists and venues.Photo: Coldplay via Spotify

As we celebrate Earth Day this month, we're bringing a special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast. In this conversation with Dr. Robin White from Virginia Tech, she explores the complex intersection of dairy cattle production and climate change. Dr. White discusses the industry's contributions to greenhouse gas emissions, strategies to reduce environmental impact, and the irreplaceable nutrients provided by dairy products, exploring both challenges and opportunities. Tune in to this episode on all major platforms."Eliminating animal agriculture would only reduce agricultural emissions by about 30%, as humans would still require agricultural land for food production."Meet the guest: Dr. Robin White is an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech with expertise in sustainable livestock systems. With a Ph.D. and B.S. in Animal Sciences from Washington State University, her research focuses on greenhouse gas emissions, nutrient efficiency, and sustainable strategies for ruminants. What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(00:54) Introduction(02:30) Climate change in dairy(02:66) Minimizing environmental impact(04:15) Impact of eliminating cows(05:37) Key nutrients in dairy(06:41) Byproducts in ruminant diets(09:07) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Adisseo- Kemin- Virtus Nutrition- Volac- Afimilk- Zinpro

Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin with guests Hwakong Cheng and Paul Raftery as they discuss reducing gas consumption, optimizing heating water systems and strategies for efficient morning start-up in existing large commercial buildings.

Dr. Kristina Dahl, VP for Science at Climate Central, joins us to share her transformative journey into climate science, the art of communicating complex climate issues, and the pivotal role of policy in environmental advocacy. She offers insights on the importance of individual and collective action in shaping a sustainable future. If you want to help us reach our goal of planting 30k trees AND get a free tree planted in your name, visit www.aclimatechange.com/trees to learn how.

In this episode, our guest is James Tauchnitz, Managing Director of Novus Fuels. James shares how his company is helping coal mining companies transform methane emissions into valuable energy sources. He discusses the importance of reducing methane's environmental impact, innovative solutions for coal mine methane capture, and how these projects support sustainability in the steelmaking and mining industries.   Connect with Sohail Hasnie: Facebook @sohailhasnie Twitter @shasnie LinkedIn @shasnie ADB Blog Sohail Hasnie

If you missed part 1 of this series, that's where we explore the supply side of these essential forest conservation carbon credits. Now, let's focus on the demand side. Why do organizations purchase ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation' (REDD+) credits, and how do these transactions support global sustainability goals? As of November 2024, this subject is timely as some REDD+ programs just received the Core Carbon Principles (CCP) label, recognising high-quality carbon credits that create verifiable climate impact. Erika Schiller is joined by Bryan McCann, Senior Director of Corporate Solutions at Climate Impact X & early leader at LEAF Coalition, and Anna Stablum, ClimeCo's Director of Business Development in Asia. Learn how companies use REDD+ credits in voluntary and compliance markets, the claims associated with these purchases, and the challenges to ensure credit quality and transparency. They also discuss the role of international frameworks like Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the Paris Agreement's Article 6 in driving demand, highlighting how these programs encourage corporate sustainability strategies while fostering global cooperation on emissions reduction. Discover how REDD+ demand drives corporate climate action and why this market is essential for mitigating climate change. This episode references recent ICVCM approvals of new REDD+ methodologies, including ART TREES v2.0, Verra VCS VM0048, and the Jurisdictional and Nested REDD+ Framework, which aim to improve the credibility of carbon credits. Subscribe to the ESG Decoded Podcast on your favorite streaming platforms and social media to be notified of new episodes. Enjoy tuning in! Episode Resources: What is REDD+? - https://unfccc.int/topics/land-use/workstreams/redd/what-is-redd  Natural Climate Solution - https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1710465114  LEAF Coalition: https://www.leafcoalition.org/ LEAF Coalition funding to Brazil: Para-ERPA-announcement-Emergent-Final.pdf (emergentclimate.com)

Guardian Australia's political editor, Karen Middleton, speaks with the federal minister for climate change and energy, Chris Bowen. They discuss the wins and losses from the recent Cop29 climate conference in Baku, the pace of the transition to renewables and whether Australia needs to brace for blackouts over summer

Cement production accounts for about 7% of global carbon emissions.  It is one of the most difficult challenges for emissions reduction.  The emissions associated with producing cement come from both the energy used to provide heat for the process and from the chemical reactions that take place in the formation of cement.  Cement is an […]

This week we are focusing on livestock and their impact on climate change. We've heard about the concerns over the number of livestock here in the UK, and today we find out how beef farmers are reducing emissions by growing cattle faster.An online course has been launched to raise awareness of the importance, and lack of, diversity in UK agriculture. Nuffield Farming Scholarships say farming is one of the least diverse industries in the country in terms of ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation, and one of the barriers to changing that is the lack of understanding in the sector. The latest government figures show that 60% of farmers are over 55, with 38% over 65 and just 15% are under 45. The reality of that is highlighted by farm sales: Michael Read is 79 and has an award winning heard of Lincolnshire Red cattle, or at least he did until earlier this month when the herd was sold as none of the family wanted to take on the farm.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Iowa City and GovEx collaborate to solve a problem: How do you gather ridership data without fares?--- In the latest episode of the Data Points podcast, GovEx and Iowa City staff about collaborative efforts to track bus ridership for a free-fare program aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Iowa City is a participant of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative Data Track, a program aimed at connecting cities with coaches and data practitioners to build data skills and techniques to tackle complex challenges and improve residents' quality of life.---Iowa City bus ridership dropped precipitously during the pandemic and had not rebounded, leading the city to consider shifting to a free-fare program to increase ridership and help the city reach its goal of reduced carbon emissions. But, without fares to count, the city struggled to find a way to track ridership for a free-fare program to help it determine whether the increased ridership was having the desired impact. Rachel Bloom, the GovEx coach working with Iowa City, consulted GovEx data analyst Maeve Mulholland, who presented the city with a creative solution that leveraged data the city was already collecting.--- Since moving forward with its free-fare program, the city has used data to show an increased bus ridership of 40% - compared with a 10% post-pandemic increase nationwide - and a reduction in tailpipe carbon emissions by approximately 284 metric tons. It is now using an analysis of timing and location data to gain further insight into the program and to increase equity in access to public transportation.--- Learn more about Iowa City's Fare Free Pilot Program--- Learn more about GovEx--- Learn more about the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative

This week we're joined by Move Minnesota director Sam Rockwell to talk about climate bills Minnesota legislators have passed that could reduce highway and road building emissions in the state. We chat about setting transportation related climate targets, highway modeling, and taking the time to read federal rule comment letters. *** Follow us on twitter @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Follow us on Threads or Instagram @theoverheadwire Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

Montana has been selected to receive competitive federal funding that will reduce planet warming emissions. The money will target priority industries, like agriculture.

The Motor Industry Association is praising changes to the Clean Car Importer Standards. The Government is softening back targets for reducing vehicle emissions, which were being enforced by fining importers of 'dirty' cars. The Association says the targets will still be tough - but easier than they were. Motor Industry Association Chief Executive Aimee Whiley says it will make it easier for importers to manage their costs. "We get our mix of zero-emissions vehicles, and we can offset the credits we earn from those to gain some of the debit penalties." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tom Raftery and Joe Lynch discuss triple bottom line logistics. Tom is an entrepreneur, sustainability expert, technology executive and all-around thought leader. Tom advises logistics and supply chain companies on technology, sustainability, and communications Summary: Triple Bottom Line Logistics Tom Raftery, a sustainability expert, discusses the importance of triple bottom line logistics in the supply chain industry. He explains how reducing emissions and making operations more sustainable can lead to cost savings and improved profitability. Raftery shares his journey and insights on how companies can achieve a triple bottom line by utilizing forecasting, technology, and optimizing routes and loads. The podcast also explores the transition towards electric vehicles in various segments and strategies for reducing product returns in e-commerce. Raftery emphasizes the need for companies to start their sustainability journey now to remain competitive in the face of increasing pressures from stakeholders and regulations. #TripleBottomLineLogistics #SustainableSupplyChain #ReducingEmissionsInLogistics About Tom Raftery Tom Raftery is a preeminent Sustainability & Technology Executive, Influential Podcast Host of the highly regarded Climate Confident and Sustainable Supply Chain podcasts, and a recognised Thought Leader. As well as being an influential international keynote speaker Tom is a guest lecturer at the prestigious Instituto Internacíonal San Telmo, board advisor for various startups, and former Global Vice President at SAP. Prior to joining SAP, Tom built a successful career as an independent industry analyst, focusing on the Internet of Things, Energy, and CleanTech, while also serving as a Futurist for Gerd Leonhardt's Futures Agency. With an extensive background in technology and social media dating back to 1991, Tom has co-founded an Irish software development company, a social media consultancy, and the hyper energy-efficient data center, Cork Internet eXchange. Additionally, Tom has made significant contributions to the field of sustainability through his work as an Analyst at industry analyst firm RedMonk, where he led their Sustainability practice for over seven years. His unique blend of expertise and experience makes him a sought-after thought leader in technology, sustainability, and social media. Key Takeaways: Triple Bottom Line Logistics Learn about the concept of triple bottom line logistics and its importance in the supply chain industry Discover how reducing emissions is crucial for companies to remain competitive and attract top talent Understand the components of the triple bottom line: people, planet, and profit Explore how companies can achieve a triple bottom line by making their logistics operations more sustainable and efficient Learn how forecasting and technology can significantly reduce food waste, saving money and resources Gain insights into the transition towards electrification in the transportation industry, driven by advancements in battery technology and the pursuit of sustainability Discover strategies for making supply chains leaner and greener, including better forecasting, route and load optimization, electric vehicles, and reducing returns Timestamps (00:00:00) Triple Bottom Line Logistics (00:00:47) Sustainability and Technology in Supply Chain (00:04:17) Why Sustainability Matters in Logistics (00:10:14) Defining the Triple Bottom Line (00:12:10) Sustainability, Supply Chain, and Podcasting Journey (00:19:20) Sustainable Logistics: Efficiency Drives Profitability (00:23:56) Reducing Waste in Food Supply Chains (00:27:41) Fewer SKUs: A Sustainability Advantage (00:30:32) Reducing Emissions in Logistics (00:38:51) The Electrification of Transportation (00:44:22) The Transition to Electric Vehicles (00:47:24) Electrifying School Buses and Grid Balancing (00:51:04) Reducing E-commerce Returns with Better Sizing (00:55:59) Revolutionizing Online Shopping with 3D Modeling (00:58:23) Greening Supply Chains with Tom Raftery (01:00:13) Sustainability: A Journey You Must Start Learn More About Triple Bottom Line Logistics Tom Raftery | Linkedin Tom Raftery | Threads Tom Raftery | Twitter Tom Raftery | YouTube Channel Tom Raftery | Calendar Tom Raftery | Blog Tom Raftery | Newsletter Climate Confident podcast Sustainable Supply Chain podcast The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about an ancient farming practice that’s getting a new life — and reducing emissions.

Millions of Canadians are feeling the effects of a serious housing crunch. And every single one of us is feeling the effects of climate change. The federal governmen't spending billions and billions of dollars to address these very real issues - but is it working? Are we getting bang for our (billions of) bucks? We take a closer look at Ottawa's plans for housing and the carbon tax (28:45) in this episode of Real Talk.  5:00 | Hon. Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities responds to Pierre Poilievre calling him "the worst Immigration Minister in Canadian history," tells us how record numbers of new Canadians are impacting the housing crunch, and tells us how the feds are approaching existing housing deals with Alberta's big cities in light of Premier Danielle Smith's "Stay Out of My Backyard" bill (Bill 18).  22:58 | Real Talker Sarah, a lawyer, tells us why she's nervous about Bill 18 and how it might impact medical research in Alberta.  CHECK OUT SARAH'S "CAR FREE" APPEARANCE ON REAL TALK: https://rtrj.info/011524MommyPedals 28:45 | Is the carbon tax ACTUALLY effective? Like, is there proof it's actually lowering emissions in Canada? University of Ottawa economist Nic Rivers takes us into what we know (and what we don't).  1:04:45 | Ryan and Johnny are just a liiiiiiittle bit excited about the Real Talk Golf Classic presented by CWB Wealth on Thursday, June 20! Have you registered yet to play, volunteer, or sponsor this annual fundraiser for the Real Talk Julie Rohr Scholarship?  SIGN UP TODAY: https://ryanjespersen.com/real-talk-g... 1:08:10 | STOP THE PRESSES: former UCP president Erika Barootes agrees with Rachel Notley on something! We take a quick look at the newest episode of The Discourse.  SUBSCRIBE TO THE DISCOURSE: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1WjKtBGH6U0S6HDePuLjkw  FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch QUALIFY FOR EXCLUSIVE PERKS! BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

What is a cool surface?Cool surfaces are roofs, walls, or pavements that are generally light-colored and highly reflective. When sunlight hits a white surface, its rays bounce off the surface rather than being absorbed, and are reflected back into space. Darker surfaces tend to absorb sunlight, trapping heat. Cool surfaces release this heat back into the atmosphere and space. What are the benefits of switching to a cool surface?Something as simple as painting the roof white has the potential to create major benefits for our planet and its people: Climate changeCool surfaces reflect heat in a warming planet. Every 1000 square feet of dark roof replaced with a cool roof cancels out the warming effect of 10 tons of greenhouse gasses. In addition, reducing the need for electricity to cool buildings reduces fossil fuel emissions. Heat wavesClimate change increases the number and strength of global heat waves. Cool surfaces can help mitigate this heat, especially in low-income urban communities disproportionately affected by heat waves due to living in dark city infrastructure. One study found that just a 10% reflectivity increase could reduce heat wave deaths by 6%. Energy savingsCool surfaces reduce the need for electricity to cool down a building. One analysis concludes that if all commercial buildings in US cities switched to cool surfaces, the US could save nearly $1 billion per year. Energy cost savings could especially help low-income families. Strengthens electric gridLess energy use for cooling means less strain on the grid. This means less blackouts on very hot days, and more energy left to charge electric vehicles and other appliances running on renewable energy. Air qualityCooler air contributes to less smog pollution in cities. This makes cities even more resilient against heat waves and their health impacts.Potential cons of cool surfacesSun reflecting off of cool surfaces could cause uncomfortable glare and brightness.Because they are white, cool surfaces can have a dirtier appearance, requiring greater upkeep.Some research indicates that reflected sunlight from cool pavements could increase heat levels for pedestrians.Despite these issues, cool surfaces have a large set of potential benefits overall.  About our GuestDr. Ronnen Levinson is leader of the Heat Island Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The Heat Island Group develops cooling strategies for roofs, pavements, and cars to cool buildings, cities, and the planet. This work involves developing cool roof, wall, and pavement materials, improving methods for the measurement of solar reflectance, and quantifying the energy and environmental benefits of cool surfaces. Levinson advises policymakers, code officials, utilities, and building rating programs about cool surfaces. He earned a B.S. in engineering physics from Cornell University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley.  Further ReadingCool Roofs and Cool Pavements Toolkit from the Global Cool Cities AllianceShickman: US Perspectives on Cool SurfacesHot Enough For You? Cooling The Worsening Urban Heat IslandOn-the-ground guidance for L.A.'s far-reaching climate strategy | UCLA For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/cool-surfaces-reflecting-heat-and-reducing-emissions-with-ronnen-levinson/

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Robin White from Virginia Tech shares invaluable insights on the dairy industry's role in climate change, exploring both challenges and opportunities. Focusing on the critical balance between environmental impact and nutritional benefits, Dr. White discusses innovative strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the indispensable nutritional contributions of dairy products. This episode is a must-listen for professionals in the dairy nutrition field, offering a deep understanding of sustainable practices and the future of dairy in environmental stewardship. Tune in on major platforms to catch the full conversation.“The expense of those greenhouse gas emissions worth the capacity to invest energy to capture greater quantities of micronutrients.” - Dr. Robin WhiteMeet the guest: Dr. Robin White, an Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, specializes in sustainable beef and dairy production systems focusing on the animal-environment interface. Her work explores how dairy contributes to and is affected by climate change, offering innovative strategies for environmental stewardship in agriculture.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(00:39) Host introduction(01:06) Adult cows' responses(01:44) Supplier questions(02:26) Product benefits(03:33) Target animal efficiency(04:03) Production responses(06:18) Fiber digestion impact(07:53) Acidosis effectsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Adisseo- Volac

Forests of Refuge: Decolonizing Environmental Governance in the Amazonian Guiana Shield (U California Press, 2024) questions the effectiveness of market-based policies that govern forests in the interest of mitigating climate change. Yolanda Ariadne Collins interrogates the most ambitious global plan to incentivize people away from deforesting activities: the United Nations-endorsed Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative. Forests of Refuge explores REDD+ in Guyana and neighboring Suriname, two highly forested countries in the Amazonian Guiana Shield with low deforestation rates. Yet REDD+ implementation there has been fraught with challenges. Adopting a multisited ethnographic approach, Forests of Refuge takes readers into the halls of policymaking, into conservation development organizations, and into forest-dependent communities most affected by environmental policies and exploitative colonial histories. This book situates these challenges in the inattentiveness of global environmental policies to roughly five hundred years of colonial histories that positioned the forests as places of refuge and resistance. It advocates that the fruits of these oppressive histories be reckoned with through processes of decolonization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Forests of Refuge: Decolonizing Environmental Governance in the Amazonian Guiana Shield (U California Press, 2024) questions the effectiveness of market-based policies that govern forests in the interest of mitigating climate change. Yolanda Ariadne Collins interrogates the most ambitious global plan to incentivize people away from deforesting activities: the United Nations-endorsed Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative. Forests of Refuge explores REDD+ in Guyana and neighboring Suriname, two highly forested countries in the Amazonian Guiana Shield with low deforestation rates. Yet REDD+ implementation there has been fraught with challenges. Adopting a multisited ethnographic approach, Forests of Refuge takes readers into the halls of policymaking, into conservation development organizations, and into forest-dependent communities most affected by environmental policies and exploitative colonial histories. This book situates these challenges in the inattentiveness of global environmental policies to roughly five hundred years of colonial histories that positioned the forests as places of refuge and resistance. It advocates that the fruits of these oppressive histories be reckoned with through processes of decolonization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

Forests of Refuge: Decolonizing Environmental Governance in the Amazonian Guiana Shield (U California Press, 2024) questions the effectiveness of market-based policies that govern forests in the interest of mitigating climate change. Yolanda Ariadne Collins interrogates the most ambitious global plan to incentivize people away from deforesting activities: the United Nations-endorsed Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative. Forests of Refuge explores REDD+ in Guyana and neighboring Suriname, two highly forested countries in the Amazonian Guiana Shield with low deforestation rates. Yet REDD+ implementation there has been fraught with challenges. Adopting a multisited ethnographic approach, Forests of Refuge takes readers into the halls of policymaking, into conservation development organizations, and into forest-dependent communities most affected by environmental policies and exploitative colonial histories. This book situates these challenges in the inattentiveness of global environmental policies to roughly five hundred years of colonial histories that positioned the forests as places of refuge and resistance. It advocates that the fruits of these oppressive histories be reckoned with through processes of decolonization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

Forests of Refuge: Decolonizing Environmental Governance in the Amazonian Guiana Shield (U California Press, 2024) questions the effectiveness of market-based policies that govern forests in the interest of mitigating climate change. Yolanda Ariadne Collins interrogates the most ambitious global plan to incentivize people away from deforesting activities: the United Nations-endorsed Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative. Forests of Refuge explores REDD+ in Guyana and neighboring Suriname, two highly forested countries in the Amazonian Guiana Shield with low deforestation rates. Yet REDD+ implementation there has been fraught with challenges. Adopting a multisited ethnographic approach, Forests of Refuge takes readers into the halls of policymaking, into conservation development organizations, and into forest-dependent communities most affected by environmental policies and exploitative colonial histories. This book situates these challenges in the inattentiveness of global environmental policies to roughly five hundred years of colonial histories that positioned the forests as places of refuge and resistance. It advocates that the fruits of these oppressive histories be reckoned with through processes of decolonization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/geography

Forests of Refuge: Decolonizing Environmental Governance in the Amazonian Guiana Shield (U California Press, 2024) questions the effectiveness of market-based policies that govern forests in the interest of mitigating climate change. Yolanda Ariadne Collins interrogates the most ambitious global plan to incentivize people away from deforesting activities: the United Nations-endorsed Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) initiative. Forests of Refuge explores REDD+ in Guyana and neighboring Suriname, two highly forested countries in the Amazonian Guiana Shield with low deforestation rates. Yet REDD+ implementation there has been fraught with challenges. Adopting a multisited ethnographic approach, Forests of Refuge takes readers into the halls of policymaking, into conservation development organizations, and into forest-dependent communities most affected by environmental policies and exploitative colonial histories. This book situates these challenges in the inattentiveness of global environmental policies to roughly five hundred years of colonial histories that positioned the forests as places of refuge and resistance. It advocates that the fruits of these oppressive histories be reckoned with through processes of decolonization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies

In this episode Alasdair caught up with Rachel Rose Jackson, director of climate research and policy at campaign organisation Corporate Accountability to discuss their new research with the Guardian which found considerable flaws in the 50 most used offset projects.  He asked about the recent research and what value offset projects might actually have.The Land and Climate podcast is produced by Vasko KostovskiRecommended reading:‘Revealed: top carbon offset projects may not cut planet-heating', The Guardian, September 2023 ‘Gas-Lit: No, the Dubai Climate Talks Did Not Save the Planet', Newsweek, December 2023 '10 myths about net zero targets and carbon offsetting, busted', Climate Home News, December 2020‘Action needed to make carbon offsets from forest conservation work for climate change mitigation', Science, August 2023 ‘Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) Carbon Crediting',Berkeley Public Policy, September 2023  ‘The Verra Scandal Explained: why avoid deforestation credits are hazardous' London School of Economics Blogs, January 2023‘The Land Gap Report', Various, 2023 'The Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets'Click here to visit The Future Unrefined, our curated collection of articles and podcasts on raw materials and extraction. Find more podcasts and articles at www.landclimate.org

We've all heard about different ways to help combat air pollution like cutting back on driving or burning fuel, but there are other day-to-day ways we can reduce our emissions. Adjunct Utah Tech University professor Marshall Topham says it can start with your lights and your water.

In this episode: Common bottlenecks at different levels of government and economic development organizations, the importance of thinking big and collaboration within communities, and how to set up economies for long-term growth after government intervention has expired.Want to connect with LSI team and learn more about how you can be set up for long-term growth? Connect and reach out to us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, or visit us at LSIWINS.com!

BMO Radicle experts Christine VanDerwill, Partnerships Manager; Cooper Robinson, Innovation Lead; and Brad Neff, Director, Innovation, Low Carbon Fuels, discuss opportunities to reduce emissions in the transportation sector.

MPs launch an inquiry to find out if young people are failing to get the skills needed to work in rural jobs. All week we're looking at training and education in land-based careers. Rural Skills Scotland offers apprenticeships and qualifications to help get people who are unemployed or live in towns and cities back to work. We visit a training session in Fife. Can upland farms cut their environmental impacts and still stay in business? That's what trials in the Scottish Highlands are aiming to find out. The Cairngorms National Park has backed a study to see how emissions can be cut, and biodiversity boosted, while farms still stay in the black. We visit one farm taking part in the study. Coracle fishing may be in danger of dying out, because of river pollution, according to South West Wales fishers. It's a tradition that dates back centuries, using a small, rounded, lightweight boat, but fishermen say it's at risk because of a lack of fish. Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Every day, Célia Regina das Neves fishes among the mangroves in the Mãe Grande de Curuçá Extractive Reserve, a conservation area at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil. Neves relies on resources from the surrounding forests and mangroves for her livelihood, too. "I make baskets, and I make traps for shrimping," she said, referring to the plants in this lush landscape from which she weaves her gear, as well as the fishery that sustains her community.  But she worries about the future of the reserve and with it, her livelihood — as a result of plans to set aside land here for carbon offset efforts. Célia Regina das Neves is a fisher and local leader within the Mãe Grande de Curuçá Extractive Reserve, a conservation area at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil.  Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World Carbon offsetting is a way for companies and individuals to compensate for their own carbon emissions by funding an equivalent carbon-dioxide saving effort somewhere else. Companies and individuals can buy "carbon credits" generated by these projects.President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva's administration has embraced carbon credits as a way to protect the Amazon and mitigate climate change. Lula mentioned carbon credits as part of Brazil's path toward a "bioeconomy” at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt, and again on a state visit to China a few months ago. But many community activists in the Amazon, including Neves, say these types of projects can be problematic. Recently, the reserve's president, José Roberto Garcia de Moraes, signed an agreement giving Carbonext, a Brazilian carbon offset development company, the authority to monitor the area for the eventual sale of credits based on the carbon sequestered in biomass — mostly trees — on a piece of land here. The area is the size of Detroit. "[The project] will benefit all of us, both the mangrove forest and the fishermen," Moraes said, adding that carbon credits will generate income for people who really need it. Carbonext offered the reserve's association 50% of the carbon credits over a 20-year period. The credit value would vary with the price of carbon on the voluntary market."For us, fishermen and coastal dwellers, the project is important," he said.  Entrance to Mãe Grande Curuçá Extractive Reserve. Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World Neves said the agreement was signed without any transparency. “This agreement was not communicated to the community. Community members didn't know it was signed," she claimed. And she sees it as ceding the community's land."It happened without any consideration about how all of this would take place: If families would be allowed to continue fishing, if the crab-catchers would be allowed to keep going down to catch their crabs. We don't know anything about any of this." Dock view of boats in Curuçá. Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World In a written response to questions from The World, Carbonext stated: "Residents are always consulted about the demands that will be the focus of the initiatives implemented in the region,” adding that there would be no restrictions on fishing or other activities in the Curuça extractive reserve as a result of the terms of commitment.With no comprehensive official registry, it's hard to quantify the number of current offset projects in Brazil. This also makes it difficult to monitor and regulate new carbon credit projects that often occur in remote, rural communities. Claudia Horn is a research fellow at the London School of Economics who has studied carbon credits in the Brazilian Amazon for years.  As Brazilian lawmakers debate legislation for monitoring and enforcing carbon offset projects under so-called cap-and-trade, Horn said there are better ways to approach this that draw on mechanisms that promote human rights and act against deforestation."The demarcation of Indigenous lands, land reform, agrarian reform, all these are mechanisms that more directly have the effect, have a positive effect on Indigenous and traditional communities that are extremely poor," she said. But the pressure to embrace forest carbon offsets is significant, given the political power of agribusiness and other private-sector interests in Brazil. "Of course, there is a lot of pressure from corporations to have a carbon market because they will be the prime beneficiaries of it," she said.  Aerial view of the Mãe Grande Curuçá Extractive Reserve. Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World Meanwhile, Curuçá is not an isolated case. Brazil's Pará state is full of carbon offset projects. In Indigenous Munduruku Territory along the Tapajós River, local leaders say that developers have been trying to make inroads as far back as 2007, shortly after the UN-backed “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation” (REDD) program was rolled out in Brazil. Munduruku leader João de Deus Kaba said that more recently, companies like Carbonext have been in constant, unsolicited contact. His community has mostly rebuffed these attempts. "We don't want — we will not accept — these types of contracts, in the case of carbon credits," he said.Companies like Carbonext act as intermediaries between local communities, independent auditors, and the companies or other parties interested in offsetting their emissions in the first place. A carbon credit auditor verifies that offsetting projects like Carbonext's are actually reducing or removing greenhouse gas emissions and that the carbon credits generated by them are valid.But legal expert Pedro Martins said these companies sometimes strong-arm community members into signing contracts. Martins said these contracts can be “abusive.” "They directly interfere with the use of the territory and not just for a short period of time. It's not a question of one, two or three years. Generally, these contracts are proposed for 30 years," he said. Martins pointed to one Pará community where people were not allowed to farm traditional lands after signing an agreement with a carbon project developer. He asked not to name the community or the company out of fear of retaliation.  "Even small fields are often the object of persecution in these cases by such companies," he said.After facing international criticism, Verra, the largest carbon credit auditor, said it is currently revamping its methodology to ensure locals still have access to their lands. The CEO was sacked in May in at least tacit acknowledgement of the bad press offset projects have received. Back in Curuçá, the lack of trust in carbon credit companies is palpable. Lifelong community member Manoel Santana da Trinidade, 67, said the lack of free, informed and prior consultation with communities is not acceptable, given how much territory and how many livelihoods are at stake."It has to be discussed first with the community members, explained to the community the reason, the motive behind why they are coming here to offer these credits," he said.

Every day, Célia Regina das Neves fishes among the mangroves in the Mãe Grande de Curuçá Extractive Reserve, a conservation area at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil. Neves relies on resources from the surrounding forests and mangroves for her livelihood, too. "I make baskets, and I make traps for shrimping," she said, referring to the plants in this lush landscape from which she weaves her gear, as well as the fishery that sustains her community.  But she worries about the future of the reserve and with it, her livelihood — as a result of plans to set aside land here for carbon offset efforts. Célia Regina das Neves is a fisher and local leader within the Mãe Grande de Curuçá Extractive Reserve, a conservation area at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil.  Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World Carbon offsetting is a way for companies and individuals to compensate for their own carbon emissions by funding an equivalent carbon-dioxide saving effort somewhere else. Companies and individuals can buy "carbon credits" generated by these projects.President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva's administration has embraced carbon credits as a way to protect the Amazon and mitigate climate change. Lula mentioned carbon credits as part of Brazil's path toward a "bioeconomy” at the COP27 climate conference in Egypt, and again on a state visit to China a few months ago. But many community activists in the Amazon, including Neves, say these types of projects can be problematic. Recently, the reserve's president, José Roberto Garcia de Moraes, signed an agreement giving Carbonext, a Brazilian carbon offset development company, the authority to monitor the area for the eventual sale of credits based on the carbon sequestered in biomass — mostly trees — on a piece of land here. The area is the size of Detroit. "[The project] will benefit all of us, both the mangrove forest and the fishermen," Moraes said, adding that carbon credits will generate income for people who really need it. Carbonext offered the reserve's association 50% of the carbon credits over a 20-year period. The credit value would vary with the price of carbon on the voluntary market."For us, fishermen and coastal dwellers, the project is important," he said.  Entrance to Mãe Grande Curuçá Extractive Reserve. Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World Neves said the agreement was signed without any transparency. “This agreement was not communicated to the community. Community members didn't know it was signed," she claimed. And she sees it as ceding the community's land."It happened without any consideration about how all of this would take place: If families would be allowed to continue fishing, if the crab-catchers would be allowed to keep going down to catch their crabs. We don't know anything about any of this." Dock view of boats in Curuçá. Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World In a written response to questions from The World, Carbonext stated: "Residents are always consulted about the demands that will be the focus of the initiatives implemented in the region,” adding that there would be no restrictions on fishing or other activities in the Curuça extractive reserve as a result of the terms of commitment.With no comprehensive official registry, it's hard to quantify the number of current offset projects in Brazil. This also makes it difficult to monitor and regulate new carbon credit projects that often occur in remote, rural communities. Claudia Horn is a research fellow at the London School of Economics who has studied carbon credits in the Brazilian Amazon for years.  As Brazilian lawmakers debate legislation for monitoring and enforcing carbon offset projects under so-called cap-and-trade, Horn said there are better ways to approach this that draw on mechanisms that promote human rights and act against deforestation."The demarcation of Indigenous lands, land reform, agrarian reform, all these are mechanisms that more directly have the effect, have a positive effect on Indigenous and traditional communities that are extremely poor," she said. But the pressure to embrace forest carbon offsets is significant, given the political power of agribusiness and other private-sector interests in Brazil. "Of course, there is a lot of pressure from corporations to have a carbon market because they will be the prime beneficiaries of it," she said.  Aerial view of the Mãe Grande Curuçá Extractive Reserve. Credit: Cícero Pedrosa Neto/The World Meanwhile, Curuçá is not an isolated case. Brazil's Pará state is full of carbon offset projects. In Indigenous Munduruku Territory along the Tapajós River, local leaders say that developers have been trying to make inroads as far back as 2007, shortly after the UN-backed “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation” (REDD) program was rolled out in Brazil. Munduruku leader João de Deus Kaba said that more recently, companies like Carbonext have been in constant, unsolicited contact. His community has mostly rebuffed these attempts. "We don't want — we will not accept — these types of contracts, in the case of carbon credits," he said.Companies like Carbonext act as intermediaries between local communities, independent auditors, and the companies or other parties interested in offsetting their emissions in the first place. A carbon credit auditor verifies that offsetting projects like Carbonext's are actually reducing or removing greenhouse gas emissions and that the carbon credits generated by them are valid.But legal expert Pedro Martins said these companies sometimes strong-arm community members into signing contracts. Martins said these contracts can be “abusive.” "They directly interfere with the use of the territory and not just for a short period of time. It's not a question of one, two or three years. Generally, these contracts are proposed for 30 years," he said. Martins pointed to one Pará community where people were not allowed to farm traditional lands after signing an agreement with a carbon project developer. He asked not to name the community or the company out of fear of retaliation.  "Even small fields are often the object of persecution in these cases by such companies," he said.After facing international criticism, Verra, the largest carbon credit auditor, said it is currently revamping its methodology to ensure locals still have access to their lands. The CEO was sacked in May in at least tacit acknowledgement of the bad press offset projects have received. Back in Curuçá, the lack of trust in carbon credit companies is palpable. Lifelong community member Manoel Santana da Trinidade, 67, said the lack of free, informed and prior consultation with communities is not acceptable, given how much territory and how many livelihoods are at stake."It has to be discussed first with the community members, explained to the community the reason, the motive behind why they are coming here to offer these credits," he said.

The chair of the International Council on Clean Transportation discusses her role in spurring change at Volkswagen following the company's emissions-cheating scandal and says 2023 marks a critical juncture in a shift toward green mobility.

 When we talk about environmentally friendly solutions, we rarely think of maintenance. Yet for backup generators this aspect is key! Find out more about the Conscious Care program and how optimized maintenance can help you reduce your carbon footprint and get closer to Net Zero Carbon.Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

This episode provides the benefits of optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras in detecting leaks in various areas of petrochemical plants, including improving worker safety and plant efficiency while reducing emissions.

This week on the show Paul chats with repeat guest Dimas Barreira about Brazil's unique way of organizing public transportation, innovations in his own city of Fortaleza, and his approach to reducing carbon emissions in his region. We kick off the episode though with Dimas retelling the story of his life-changing motorcycle accident where he was dead for 40 minutes and spent 4 days in a coma! This episode was recorded during Paul's recent trip to Brazil where he met with industry leaders, attended a national transportation conference, and filmed segments for an upcoming episode of Transit Unplugged TV. Watch for all of this on our Transit Unplugged TV channel on YouTube. Also on this week's show, Mike Bismeyer talks about attending TransLink's celebration of 75 years of electric trolley buses in Vancouver. Vancouver has the second largest fleet of trolley buses in North America and the only trolley buses in Canada. Check out TransLink's website for pictures and the history behind these iconic buses. Next week we stay in Brazil and learn about Bus Rapid Transit, developed in Brazil as a "train on wheels" where digging subways isn't practical or feasible. Paul welcomes another amazing transit leader from the south of Brazil--Tula Vandaramatos--for this interview. Paul and Tula also continue the discussion of Brazil's transport system and new funding coming from all levels of government. If you have a question or comment, email us at info@transitunplugged.com. Transit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo. At Modaxo we're passionate about moving the world's people. And at Transit Unplugged we're passionate about telling those stories. Enriched by Vizzy (00:00) Dimas Barreira pragmatic solutions to carbon emissions (00:46) Interivew with Dimas Barreira, President of Sindionibus (30:40) Mike's Minute with Mike Bismeyer (32:16) Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm.

40% of global carbon emissions come from buildings. MIT professor Christoph Reinhart joins us to discuss how cities are leveraging retrofits to increase building energy efficiency and reduce their carbon emissions. Dig deeper into our article "Cutting urban carbon emissions by retrofitting buildings" in this footnote edition of the podcast. Show notes and transcript: https://energy.mit.edu/news/footnote-how-cities-are-reducing-emissions-by-retrofitting-buildings Read the article: https://energy.mit.edu/news/cutting-urban-carbon-emissions-by-retrofitting-buildings Listen to more audio articles: https://energy.mit.edu/energyreads Join the mailing list or send us feedback: ⁠⁠https://energy.mit.edu/podcast/subscribe⁠⁠

S4E30: "Advancing Dairy Sustainability: Reducing Emissions and Improving Water Quality" | Paul Sousa Summary: In this episode of the "Seen and Herd" podcast, Allison Tristao interviews Paul Souza, the Director of Environmental Services. They discuss the Dairy Plus Program, which is focused on reducing methane emissions and improving water quality in dairy farming. The program is funded by federal sources and aims to support advanced manure management technologies that both reduce methane emissions and benefit water quality. Paul explains that the program encourages farms to implement technologies that reduce excess nitrogen and nutrients in the liquid waste stream. These technologies include advanced solid manure separation, composting, and nitrogen treatment processes. The program's goal is to achieve a whole farm nitrogen balance, where the nitrogen produced by cows is balanced between safe use on crops and exporting the excess. Paul also emphasizes the importance of carefully selecting appropriate technologies and solutions for each dairy's specific needs. He warns against hastily adopting technologies without considering their effectiveness in achieving the desired goals. Furthermore, Paul connects the program's focus on water quality improvements with upcoming changes in water quality regulations. He mentions the implementation of the City Salts nitrate control program and a new dairy general order in the Central Valley, which will have stricter requirements. Additionally, he highlights the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (Sigma), which could limit irrigation water availability for dairies. Overall, the Dairy Plus Program aims to help dairies prepare for future environmental changes while reducing methane emissions and improving water quality through the adoption of advanced manure management technologies. Please subscribe for notifications of future episodes. Western United Dairies Foundation Website - ⁠https://wudfoundation.com⁠ Visit the Western United Dairies' Website and Social Media Platforms: Website - https://westernuniteddairies.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wudairies Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/wudairies Podcast | Seen and Herd  Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seen-herd/id1508160620 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6esjAxuQ3fM8U4hfURhYt8 >> For questions about this episode, please contact Anja at anja@wudairies.com or Allison at allison@wudairies.com  >> To learn more about Western United Dairies, visit wudairies.com.>> Click Here to become a member!

What is a cool surface?Cool surfaces are roofs, walls, or pavements that are generally light-colored and highly reflective. When sunlight hits a white surface, its rays bounce off the surface rather than being absorbed, and are reflected back into space. Darker surfaces tend to absorb sunlight, trapping heat. Cool surfaces release this heat back into the atmosphere and space. What are the benefits of switching to a cool surface?Something as simple as painting the roof white has the potential to create major benefits for our planet and its people: Climate changeCool surfaces reflect heat in a warming planet. Every 1000 square feet of dark roof replaced with a cool roof cancels out the warming effect of 10 tons of greenhouse gasses. In addition, reducing the need for electricity to cool buildings reduces fossil fuel emissions. Heat wavesClimate change increases the number and strength of global heat waves. Cool surfaces can help mitigate this heat, especially in low-income urban communities disproportionately affected by heat waves due to living in dark city infrastructure. One study found that just a 10% reflectivity increase could reduce heat wave deaths by 6%. Energy savingsCool surfaces reduce the need for electricity to cool down a building. One analysis concludes that if all commercial buildings in US cities switched to cool surfaces, the US could save nearly $1 billion per year. Energy cost savings could especially help low-income families. Strengthens electric gridLess energy use for cooling means less strain on the grid. This means less blackouts on very hot days, and more energy left to charge electric vehicles and other appliances running on renewable energy. Air qualityCooler air contributes to less smog pollution in cities. This makes cities even more resilient against heat waves and their health impacts.Potential cons of cool surfacesSun reflecting off of cool surfaces could cause uncomfortable glare and brightness.Because they are white, cool surfaces can have a dirtier appearance, requiring greater upkeep.Some research indicates that reflected sunlight from cool pavements could increase heat levels for pedestrians.Despite these issues, cool surfaces have a large set of potential benefits overall.  About our GuestDr. Ronnen Levinson is leader of the Heat Island Group at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The Heat Island Group develops cooling strategies for roofs, pavements, and cars to cool buildings, cities, and the planet. This work involves developing cool roof, wall, and pavement materials, improving methods for the measurement of solar reflectance, and quantifying the energy and environmental benefits of cool surfaces. Levinson advises policymakers, code officials, utilities, and building rating programs about cool surfaces. He earned a B.S. in engineering physics from Cornell University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley.  Further ReadingCool Roofs and Cool Pavements Toolkit from the Global Cool Cities AllianceShickman: US Perspectives on Cool SurfacesHot Enough For You? Cooling The Worsening Urban Heat IslandOn-the-ground guidance for L.A.'s far-reaching climate strategy | UCLA

On this episode of the Squeaky Clean Energy Podcast, we're back and in action at the 2023 State Energy Conference. In this live recording, we host a conversation with some of the leading influencers in the electric transportation sector to cover all angles of the federal investments being made via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. The keynote plenary panel conversation features Dr. Shelley Francis of EVNoire, Walter Thorn of ChargerHelp!, and Richard Ezike of the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation. Tune in to this conversation to hear how the public and private sectors are combining forces to ensure we map out an equitable and accessible electric transportation future. Additional resources from today's episode: NEM Extension Order: https://bit.ly/3IkBaH4 HB 488 Action Alert: https://bit.ly/42Mcvn4 NC NEVI Plan: https://bit.ly/3o5PI6L Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

In this episode I discuss ways to maximize profits while reducing emissions in cogeneration operations with my guests, Ben Janvier and Mike Schoof.

In this episode of The Clean Energy Revolution, Max La Manna discovers new ways that people and businesses can reduce their carbon emissions and the energy they use, and asks what this could mean for our homes and lifestyles – as well as for the planet.   In the studio, Max is joined by Tristram Stuart - a writer and expert on the environmental and social impacts of food – as well as self-titled ‘Food Waste Disruptor' Martyn Odell, aka @lagomchef, for a chat about low-energy cooking and how food waste contributes to global emissions. In Glasgow, Laura Young, aka @LessWasteLaura, visits a nightclub that gets its energy from harnessing the body heat generated by clubbers. She also talks to young people from the 2050 Climate Group about how the city has been affected since hosting COP26, and how they're changing their own lifestyles to become greener. Discover more about National Grid at https://www.nationalgrid.com/  Less Waste Laura: https://www.lesswastelaura.com/ Tristram Stuart: https://www.tristramstuart.co.uk/ Martyn Odell: https://www.lagomchef.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information        The views expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and not of National Grid.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Addressing climate change presents all sorts of opportunities for workers and unions, but it also puts many good union jobs at risk of elimination which is why the state must maintain flexibility. As New York State continues to work to reduce emissions and combat climate change, the New York State AFL-CIO has made clear that protecting the rights and interests of workers and their unions must be a priority. On the latest Union Strong podcast, David Wasiura, Assistant to the Director of United Steel Workers District 4 discusses the importance of keeping good union manufacturing jobs in New York State.

Hosts: Derek Brown and Greg Skordas In this year's legislative session, Utah lawmakers passed a law to have a state study of halogen ‘emission sources along the Wasatch Front as well as come up with a plan to reduce those emissions. We speak with the bill sponsor, Representative Andrew Stoddard, to discuss the details of his bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Plugged In" host Neil Chatterjee and energy reporter Breanne Deppisch welcome trading and emissions expert Georges Tijbosch to talk about practical steps that can be taken to fight climate change — including reducing methane gas emissions within this decade. Tijbosch, the CEO of MiQ says the Biden administration's goals for the energy transition will take time to achieve, but his nonprofit's work of reducing emissions and certifying gas is a large step forward. He added that combatting the energy crisis comes down to three things: Energy sustainability, affordability, and security of the supply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reducing carbon emissions in the federal government Robin Carnahan, Administrator of the General Services Administration, discusses how the federal government plans to become carbon-neutral in the coming years. Empowering workers overseasThea Lee, deputy undersecretary for international affairs at the Department of Labor, discusses how the department plans to promote workers' rights abroad.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To try to answer this complicated question we have Tristan Niesslein of Niesslein Sustainability Partners on the show. We discuss (1) the contradictions facing motorsport's efforts to reduce its environmental impact, (2) how it's time for ‘stick over carrot' on sustainability regulations, (3) questions about the source of sponsorship funds, and (4) the big issues regarding diversity and inclusivity. We perhaps raise more questions than provide conclusive answers, but it's essential to know where we are so we know where we need to go, and there is definitely some hope for this industry to improve.Please feel free to reach out to the show onWeb: sustainingsport.comInstagram: @sustainingsportLinkedin: /sustaining-sportFacebook: @sustainingsportTwitter: @SustainSportPodDonate to our patreon.com/sustainingsportor contact us at: benmole@sustainingsport.com

Many companies around the world are declaring tremendous progress in reducing their greenhouse gas emissions.  Sometimes these claims are the result of actions that really do  reduce emissions but other times they are the result of something called “market-based accounting”. Businesses buy credits from clean energy providers that allows them to say they are running […]

Thanks for tuning in to this Wednesday edition of RealAg Radio. On today’s show we will hear from: Host Shaun Haney discusses connecting the dots for consumers and the value of peer groups; and, Justin Funk, of RealAgristudies, on a new fertilizer emissions survey Plus, don’t miss our spotlight interviews with John Van Herk of... Read More

In today's episode for 16th June 2022, we talk about a novel approach to deal with global warming and the economic incentive to pursue this program. We've launched a new endeavor to give simplified health and life insurance advice via Ditto Insurance. Book a free consultation call with our advisors or just drop us a text on WhatsApp for all your insurance queries. Check out Ditto: https://bit.ly/3ym6GjO Insta- https://www.instagram.com/joinditto/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/joinditto

Good News: The world’s biggest plant has been discovered off the coast of Western Australia, Link HERE. The Good Word: A clever thought from G.K. Chesterton! Good To Know: A fascinating bit of historical trivia about a certain piano. Good News: The European Union has lowered their greenhouse gas emissions by 34% over the bas […]