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Over the past few years, more and more voters have cited “action on climate” as a reason for voting the way they do. But here’s the thing: lots of voters who are registered, and even those who do vote in presidential elections – don’t turn out for midterms. Much less…

Voluntary carbon credits are a lot like used cars: You really have no idea what their quality might be. Or maybe they’re more like expensive bottles of wine. Many people (or at least Shayle) can’t tell whether they’re actually buying good-quality wine. If it’s expensive, it must be good, right?…

This Week: Telling better stories is a type of Compound Action. Here's What You Can Do: • Check out the Good Energy Project's (https://www.goodenergystories.com/) playbook on how to tell better climate stories. • Donate to Experiment (https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/N5VPMbd61mETFbSU3e12aP0pdnQ5ix4rVUcLnPZ0Ba8B1U7lYJExJdGPkH_qBSst_VU3XezZ1G7cbVzq0Nvqbre220Eg_0O0YH2aENq3y15bIW9Dz_qQVnC1QupTiOq1XxXAsQUxlzmkfC8fSNzNaeoTRpnziHCOhsPn3sTNRk96HjxloDzVFX_IoyNDHY-w/3z1/1pXMbmzNROC90AmDWOj8eg/h5/wZiOFa1IZN037JhJQe8SYkhct_xUXqObjr2VY5WxUDQ), a platform where scientists can crowdfund their research, and you can pick and…

How can we provide better mental health support for pregnancy, postpartum, and loss around pregnancy? That's today's big question, and obviously in America in 2023, it's a loaded one, so I'm so thankful that my guest today is Simmone Taitt. She's the Founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health. Simmone…

How can we provide better mental health support for pregnancy, postpartum, and loss around pregnancy? That's today's big question, and obviously in America in 2023, it's a loaded one, so I'm so thankful that my guest today is Simmone Taitt. She's the Founder and CEO of Poppy Seed Health. Simmone…

How did we get here? That's today's big question, and today my guests are Roy Moger-Reischer, and our first three-time guest, Brandon Ogbunu. Roy Moger-Reischer is a scientist trained in microbiology, evolution and data analysis for his PhD. He's currently a fermentation specialist Arzeda, working to develop new proteins and…

How did we get here? That's today's big question, and today my guests are Roy Moger-Reischer, and our first three-time guest, Brandon Ogbunu. Roy Moger-Reischer is a scientist trained in microbiology, evolution and data analysis for his PhD. He's currently a fermentation specialist Arzeda, working to develop new proteins and…

This week, we’re running an episode of Degrees: Real talk about planet-saving careers, from our friends at the Environmental Defense Fund (https://www.edf.org/). This episode is part of a new miniseries called “The Year of the Climate Job,” hosted by EDF Innovation Director Daniel Hill. Each episode provides the best advice…

This week: How to be excited about the future, explained. Plus, the news: • 🌊 The tipping point for the Atlantic Ocean • 👶 An RSV shot for babies • 🥕 Examining the “N” in SNAP • 🤖 Profiting from AI tools • And more! Here's What You Can Do:…

This week, we want to tell you about Andrea Learned’s podcast: Living Change: A Quest for Climate Leadership. In season one, Andrea interviews local leaders living the change they want to see reflected in their communities, from John Bauters and Alex Fisch on the west coast to Barbara Buffaloe in…

Sure, we've got to electrify everything, including 1 billion machines by 2050. But where are we now and how do we get there? That's today's big question, and my guest is Cora Wyent from Rewiring America. Cora is the Director of Research at Rewiring America, where she's conducting research and…

This week: This week: Are car dealers the devil? And why? Plus, the news: • 🇨🇳 Can we build a green economy without China? • 🦆 Bird flu, explained • 🇷🇺 Russia quits the Black Sea grain deal • 🤖 A.I. journalists • And more! Here's What You Can Do:…

Sure, we've got to electrify everything, including 1 billion machines by 2050. But where are we now and how do we get there? That's today's big question, and my guest is Cora Wyent from Rewiring America. Cora is the Director of Research at Rewiring America, where she's conducting research and…

Why the hell is America's public transportation so terrible? That's today's big question, and my guest is Nicholas Dagen Bloom. He's the author of the subtly titled new book, the Great American Transit Disaster. Nicholas is a professor of urban policy and planning at Hunter College. He's the author of…

This week: How can we better protect farmworkers? Plus, the news: • A free online summit for eco-anxiety from RITA • A new era for Alzheimer’s treatments • Inflated prices of packaged food • Saving lives with better weather forecasting Here's What You Can Do: • Donate to the Food…

Why the hell is America's public transportation so terrible? That's today's big question, and my guest is Nicholas Dagen Bloom. He's the author of the subtly titled new book, the Great American Transit Disaster. Nicholas is a professor of urban policy and planning at Hunter College. He's the author of…

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This week: Why don’t I eat animals? Plus, the news: • Carbon capture is (mostly) BS • Narcan vending machines save lives • The vertical farming boom doesn’t have enough power • Hacking EV charging stations • And more! Here's What You Can Do: • Donate to the Food Animals…

How can we live happier lives? That's today's big question, and my guest is Dr. Marc Schulz, the co-author with Dr. Robert Waldinger of “The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness” They're the most recent generation of co-directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development,…

How can we live happier lives? That's today's big question, and my guest is Dr. Marc Schulz, the co-author with Dr. Robert Waldinger of “The Good Life: Lessons From the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness” They're the most recent generation of co-directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development,…

This week: Texans have a huge opportunity to get even MORE liberty — from the sun. Plus: Diabetes is expected to double, the state of carbon removal, A.I. detection tools, future pandemic prepping, BEES?!, and more Here's What You Can Do: ⚡️ It’s getting hot out there. Direct your city…

This week: Can Apple help improve mental health? Here's What You Can Do: ⚡️LGBTQ+ youth are 4x more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. Help the The Trevor Project build a safer, more-inclusive world (https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/I1vdo-7CUlzCAiV8jz_iiWPkymm4GVMJvF1n6ylGZk8MXETLuCBmqiTmMkoxQ9T0XlADBD4-Ha6O0HAUWYAH6HwAKjVz-DFGppX1ahM_7lVXWNLzTiZDSXgrwnkl0733Y04VxEP2uZdf03FIgW7Adzq6cq6FadX23p5PQop5DFXh1mUsHzzEnj26zKYibMJwoyyESt2tmqHMrDVhqHoTsg/3x3/pfmfyHz2QNuwRpWG6-OnHQ/h13/1kEaV3uDHuy6CneIr2KTKDPNxfZYQEZII0Xmr79ygvk) through crisis services, peer support, education, and advocacy. Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈 Get more: •…

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