Expanding oil extraction and clean energy, supporting capitalism while fighting climate change – can anyone really have it all? How can a healthy climate coexist with a consumption-driven economy, and what needs to change to get the best of both worlds?

We often think of climate change and gender equality as separate issues. But women’s empowerment is directly linked to the climate fight in many ways - from food security and economic independence to education and reproductive freedom

With America in turmoil amid protests and pandemic, is anyone still thinking about climate in the 2020 election? Climate made big inroads as an issue in the Democratic primaries, but how will climate concerns rank come November?

America's latest oil boom began with a bang, literally, on Earth Day, 2010. That’s when an offshore oil rig owned by BP exploded, killing eleven workers and spilling nearly five million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. John Hofmeister, co-founder of Citizens for Affordable Energy, was in Washington D.C. at the time.“We simply have to get what are called negative emissions. The oil and gas industry, I think, is supremely qualified to have the scale, to have the engineers, to have this expertise, to undertake problems like that.” But can this tiger change its stripes? Heather Richards, who follows the oil industry for Energy & Environment News, is not so sure.“Even though [the oil and gas business] has expertise, I don't think it's necessarily quite as easy to shift this industry,” she says. “It's difficult I think from this seat to say with great confidence ‘we’re just gonna move into the offshore wind, we’ll just do that.’”Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode.Guests:John Hofmeister, Former President, Shell Oil Company; Founder and Chief Executive, Citizens for Affordable EnergyWilliam K. Reilly, Former U.S. EPA Administrator; Co-Chair, National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil SpillHeather Richards, Energy Reporter, Energy & Environment NewsThis program was recorded via video on May 19, 2020.

How do we go about feeding a planet that’s hotter, drier, and more crowded than ever? The connection between global warming and the dinner table isn’t always obvious when we go to the grocery store. But our choices about how we put food on our plates, and what we do with the waste, contribute to as much as one third of total greenhouse-gas emissions. How can we continue to feed the planet without destroying it in the process? Can a clean, climate-resilient food system be built to distribute calories in a way that is efficient and equitable? Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests (Part 1): Twilight Greenaway, Contributing Editor, Civil Eats Amanda Little, Professor of Journalism, Vanderbilt University Guests (Part 2): Mark Kurlansky, Author, MILK! A 10,000-Year Food Fracas Anna Lappé, Author, Diet for a Hot Planet: The Climate Crisis at the End of Your Fork) Part 1 was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club of San Francisco on June 18, 2019. Part 2 was recorded in front of a live audience at The Commonwealth Club of San Francisco on May 16, 2018.

The U.S. has become one of the world’s largest producers of fossil fuels – yet oil prices are tanking. Meanwhile, renewable energy is experiencing unprecedented growth. What is the future of energy in a post-pandemic world?

How are authors like Jenny Offill and Roy Scranton using stories to let readers experience climate change, while also keeping it at arms’ length? Can fiction give access to hopes and fears that we can’t handle in our daily lives?

Climate activists have long envisioned the zero-carbon cities of the future. With COVID-19 shutting down freeways and clearing the air, is this an opportunity to recreate cities that are just and sustainable for all their citizens?

When institutional investors divest from fossil fuel companies, does it make a difference, or is the impact merely symbolic? We may not all be managing billions in assets, but can we use our nest eggs to help finance a green economy?

The COVID-19 shutdown has come with some temporary environmental benefits. But crashing the economy isn’t exactly a climate solution. How will the coronavirus recession reshape the economy and prospects for addressing climate in a post-pandemic world?

What can the spread of coronavirus teach us about the spread of climate change? With increased human development encroaching into wildlife areas, should communities be preparing for more pandemics?

Once touted as a modern power source, nuclear fell out of favor after a series of major accidents. By the end of the century, the industry was languishing. But the urgency of climate change causes some to advocate giving nuclear a new lease on life.

Why does an invisible, life-threatening virus prompt a nationwide emergency, but invisible, life-threatening gases don’t? Can the reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic teach us anything about how humans respond to other invisible, global threats?

More and more corporations are going green to stay in the green, realizing that protecting the planet can also protect their business. And innovative companies are “going circular” by transforming how their products are designed, used, and remade.

Addressing the climate challenge requires incremental and transformational change on both the personal and systemic levels. But how should we think about change — and how do our words shape those thoughts? Where does change really begin?

Scientists have been saying for years that to avoid climate catastrophe, global emissions must be halved by 2030, at net zero by 2050. Politicians and the media have picked up the message; some making it a rallying cry. But is a ten-year goal realistic?

Tackling climate change means taking everyone outside their comfort zone. Yale law professor Dan Esty and former Bush administration energy official Andy Karsner showcase innovative ideas designed to push the boundaries of possible climate solutions.

Tobacco, drug, gun and fossil fuel companies have all have been brought into court for knowingly causing public harm with their products. Should corporations be held liable for harmful outcomes like mass shootings, the opioid crisis, and climate change?

California has been at the forefront of America’s climate fight since enacting the country’s first major climate law in 2006. But a recent report indicates the state will meet its 2030 goals 30 years late. Is California’s climate leadership in jeopardy?

Climate-fueled floods, fires and droughts have devastated America’s cities and rural areas. Our natural response is to regroup, recover and rebuild. But should we instead be preparing for managed retreat?

From the first human nomads 60,000 years ago to the displaced refugees of today, migration has always been a part of human life. But how are erratic weather, extended droughts, and resource scarcity changing the mass movement of people around the world?

Our dependence on fossil fuels has led to climate disruption and inequality. Transitioning to clean energy would seem to be the obvious answer. But in the process, do we risk leaving some communities behind? What does a just transition look like?

When it comes to cutting carbon pollution, where do we start? Today’s solutions are doable, but daunting. So what are the most impactful steps we can take individually and collectively to reduce our impact on the planet?

We all know about the environmental effects of climate change. But what about its impact on our mental health? Exploring the psychology of climate change and the importance of reconnecting with nature to maintain physical and mental well-being.

Everyday choices – like deciding which shirt to buy or on which platform to binge-watch shows on – may impact the planet more than you think. Tatiana's Schlossberg's new book Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don’t Know You Have, looks at how seemingly small choices can have a big impact on the climate. We sit down with experts in the fashion and energy sectors, two industries with a big carbon footprint, to see how far individual actions can take us – and when it's up to companies and producers to take the lead. Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests: Miranda Ballentine, CEO, Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance Rebecca Burgess, Founder and Director, Fibershed Gary Cook, Senior Corporate Campaigner, Greenpeace Amina Razvi, Executive Director, Sustainable Apparel Coalition Tatiana Schlossberg, Author, Inconspicuous Consumption: The Environmental Impact You Don't Know You Have Parts of this program were recorded at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco.