Climate One

We’re living through a climate emergency; addressing this crisis begins by talking about it. Co-Hosts Greg Dalton, Ariana Brocious and Kousha Navidar bring you empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the challenge — the scary and the exciting, the individual and the systemic. Join us.

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Old Nukes, New Nukes
A two-part conversation about the present and future of atomic power in a hot and crowded world.
59 min
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C1 Revue: Climate Control
We’ll explore the role of imagination in finding solutions to environmental threats – from fantasy films to engineering the sky to control the Earth’s climate.
52 min
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Can the Pacific Coast Lead the Transition to a ...
The Pacific states and British Columbia have all pledged to reduce carbon emissions. Can they help accelerate the global transition to a green economy?
59 min
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Tom Steyer & Andy Karsner: Making Good on the P...
The Paris climate agreement was signed by 196 countries and endorsed by corporate America. But will political rancor sink the ship of progress?
59 min
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Nicholas Stern and Steve Westly
While federal experts warn that it will cost $44 trillion to rid the U.S. economy of carbon, Citibank counters that failing to act on climate disruption could result in over $44 trillion in public and private losses over the next 25 years.
59 min
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Remaking the Planet
Geoengineering may sound like science fiction, but there are many who believe we can — and should — be taking drastic measures to cool our planet down.
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C1 Revue: Doubt, Deception, Defiance
Today, we’re going to extreme ends of climate change debate... and action.
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U.S. Energy Secretary and Business Leaders
Nearly 200 countries have pledged to go on a carbon diet. But does what happens in Paris, stay in Paris? How does the US plan to keep its climate promises?
59 min
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Earning Green
We will discuss the hot prospects for building a climate-conscious career.
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Learning Green
We discuss how doctors, teachers and parents are framing climate change as a children’s issue.
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Liccardo, Schaaf and Ting vs. Global Warming
The global effects of climate disruption will have local impacts on the Bay Area. The political leaders of this region are already planning for a future with a new normal.
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C1 Revue: Living on Sunshine
You know that cartoon where the guy has a light bulb over his head and then “bing” it goes on?
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Cowspiracy
In the quest for a carbon-neutral lifestyle, it can be difficult to sort out which activities have the greatest negative impact on our climate, from driving a car to eating animal products.
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The Health Hazards of One Degree
Global warming is hitting closer to home than we think, from a neighborhood child gasping with asthma to a parent collapsing from heatstroke.
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Fighting Fossil Fuels All the Way to Prison
Radical protestersTim DeChristopher and Georgia Hirsty put the “active” in “activism.” But is civil disobedience the best way to effect real change?
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C1 Revue: Climate Science: Hope & Worry
The historic climate summit in Paris is behind us. And nations around the world are turning their attention to the lofty promises made. Yet scientists and politicians agree that these goals for dialing back global warming are only the tip of the iceberg.
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Today's EV Market
Today’s electric cars are more fun to drive than ever. And for many, they’re more affordable too. Will California reach its goal of a million EVs by 2020?
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Beans and Brew
Coffee, beer and chocolate – oh my! How is global warming affecting our beloved guilty pleasures? Can growers and producers adapt to a changing climate?
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Cigarettes and Tailpipes
Cigarette makers downplayed the dangers of smoking for decades with distracting science. How close is the link between tobacco denial and climate denial?
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Climate Equity
Communities of color are most affected by pollution, yet they’ve been overlooked by the green movement. How can we ensure environmental justice for all?
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Bread, Wine and Chocolate in a Warming World
Connecting the dots between the foods we love and our environment may be one way to engage people in the climate change fight – one cup of coffee at a time.
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Handling Your Feelings About Climate Change
If climate change makes you feel anxious, depressed or powerless, psychologists say you’re not alone. Can talking it out help drive change?
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U.S. Energy Secretary and Business Leaders
Nearly 200 countries have pledged to go on a carbon diet. But does what happens in Paris, stay in Paris? How does the US plan to keep its climate promises?
59 min
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Fighting Fossil Fuels All the Way to Prison
Radical protestersTim DeChristopher and Georgia Hirsty put the “active” in “activism.” But is civil disobedience the best way to effect real change?
59 min
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C1 Revue: Cars of the Future
We’ll never win the climate change challenge if we don’t change the way we make and drive cars. In the U.S. personal vehicles account for nearly one fifth of all our greenhouse gas emissions. So how do we cut down on carbon coming out of the tailpipe?
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