Countries around the world are gathered to take stock of their progress toward cutting emissions at COP28. Activists and climate experts are pressuring leaders to do better, as data shows we are falling far short of targets. Saving our collective future requires focused, collective action. And the longer we delay, the more people will suffer.

This week, we’re in Dubai at the UN’s annual climate conference, COP28, covering the global stocktake, as countries are measured against the emissions reduction targets they made at the Paris Accords. But we already know countries small and large haven’t decarbonized at the rate they’ve promised. Can collective international peer pressure help us course-correct?

There’s more consensus around climate action than many of us may think. But in our increasingly online and partisan world, we often ignore viewpoints different from our own. How can we bridge ideological divides and find the common ground necessary for respectful civil discourse?

This episode was originally produced by The Coolest Show, a Hip Hop Caucus Think 100% podcast

One of the most common questions people ask about climate is: what can I do? Since we spend so much of our time at work, changing jobs may be the most effective individual climate action a person can take. But what would a climate positive job transition look like?

Rising to prominence in the Hip Hop community, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr. brings like-minded artists and creatives together to advocate for climate, environmental and social justice with the Hip Hop Caucus by harnessing the power of film, podcasts and comedy.

Writer, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit has been examining hope and the unpredictability of change for over 20 years, and she insists it’s not too late. Where does she see evidence of progress on climate and social justice? And how can we turn that sense of possibility into further action?

Laughter can be good medicine, but when is it okay to laugh at something as deadly serious as the climate crisis? Some performers use comedy as a way to cope, others use it as a tool for change. How can we all learn to use humor to serve both of these goals?

Disasters caused by burning fossil fuels are becoming more frequent, yet traditional emergency responses may not work in many neighborhoods. Community based action, like mutual aid, can bring resources to people overlooked by overburdened governments. Strong neighborhood ties could be the difference between life and death.

The cautionary tale of the American buffalo has many parallels to the climate crisis – including being driven by acting as if the planet has infinite resources. But in less than a century we nearly drove 30 million bison extinct. What can we learn from that history?

Congressman Ro Khanna has made a name for himself as a pragmatic progressive and critic of Big Oil. He grilled oil company CEOs under oath and helped negotiate with Senator Joe Manchin to keep climate policy in the Inflation Reduction Act. How will Khanna navigate a divided congress to build on recent climate wins?

Jane Fonda brought increased attention to the climate crisis through her “Fire Drill Fridays” protests at the U.S. Capitol. After decades of fighting for vulnerable groups, the 85-year-old activist and actor has dedicated herself and her climate PAC to defeating political allies of the fossil fuel industry. What keeps the iconic Jane Fonda going strong?

The climate crisis often feels like an abstract and indirect problem. That's why true stories of individuals or families experiencing the fallout of the climate crisis can be so impactful. Covering Climate Now Journalism Award winners Naomi Klein and Carolyn Beeler bring those stories to light. This episode was produced in collaboration with Covering Climate Now.

Co-hosts Greg Dalton and Ariana Brocious bring you empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the challenge — the scary and the exciting, the individual and the systemic.

Nuclear energy divides atoms, and it divides people: its supporters and detractors hold passionate views. Still, many think we need ALL forms of carbon-free energy to slow the climate disaster. Will “advanced nuclear” reactors prove to be significantly cheaper and safer than old models?

Since the industrial revolution, the global north has seen massive economic growth. Yet that growth has been tied to increased emissions. That’s why some people are starting to rethink the goal of perpetual economic growth. But what would an economy focused on metrics other than growth look like?

What’s more likely to drive climate action: Dark tales of a scary climate future or positive versions of a greener, more just world? Fiction writers explore both while writing through the climate disruptions we’re experiencing every day.

As the build out of infrastructure for electric passenger vehicles gets underway, another segment of transportation is just starting down the road to electrification: heavy duty trucks. Some state mandates are speeding up the transition. What does the road to zero emissions trucking look like?

Scientists are expected to be rational and not bring their feelings into their work, even as they struggle to process their climate emotions. This week, two science communicators explore the complicated terrain of finding hope amidst climate chaos.

Can you imagine if everything you needed in your everyday life was a 15-minute walk or bike ride away? That’s the goal of the 15-minute City, a new name for an old idea. But what will it take to make the idea a reality in our car-centric culture?

Activists who spend their youth fighting for climate action often feel burdened by unrealistic expectations. Some succumb to depression and burnout. We hear from former youth activists on how they view the work of their younger selves and their advice for the next generation.

From electric vehicles to grid scale storage for wind and solar, demand for batteries is expected to grow 500% by 2030. In order to meet that demand, we’re going to need a lot more batteries. How do we build a battery supply chain that meets demand and reduces harm?

In his book, “The Persuaders,” Anand Giridharadas explores how the tactics of persuasion can help strengthen democracy and foster positive societal change. Can you stand strong in your own convictions while at the same time connecting with those who disagree with you?

Despite billions of investment dollars flowing from the Inflation Reduction Act, some Republican politicians aren’t fans of the green energy companies that are bringing money into their districts. How do we advance the clean energy transition when it’s seen as a partisan issue?

Local governments are suing oil majors for their role in the climate crisis, seeking damages to pay for climate adaptation. State and national governments are themselves being sued for not fulfilling emissions reductions targets and putting future generations at risk. And new attribution science is helping identify who bears specific responsibility for climate disruption. How much of a difference can these lawsuits make?