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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Charging Ahead: PG&E Tony Earley
PG&E hopes to become 50% renewable by 2030 by transitioning to renewable power sources and investing in a 21st century grid. Can they reach their goal?
59 min
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Resilient Cities
El Niño is waiting in the wings, and heat waves, sea level rise and drought are in the forecast as well. How prepared are we to weather the next big disaster?
59 min
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C1 Revue: Global Carbon
Pope Francis – in his new encyclical, and in his recent talks at both the U.N. and U.S. Congress – says that it is our moral obligation to the poor to address climate change. This time, the world may be listening.
52 min
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Voices of the Wild
Thanks to climate change, the wild corners of the planet are shrinking or disappearing altogether. How can we preserve the natural world and its creatures?
59 min
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Competition for Power
Consumers in Marin and Sonoma already have freedom of choice when it comes to renewable power. Now San Francisco voters are about to have their say.
58 min
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Arctic Melting & Rising
Few of us will ever venture to the faraway Arctic. But our entire planet is affected by environmental and economic changes happening in the frozen north.
59 min
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Sylvia Earle (Rebroadcast)
As the health of our oceans go, so goes the health of our planet. But climate change, overfishing and pollution have taken their toll – what can we do to help?
59 min
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Hacking the Climate
Spray painting the sky to deflect sunlight and cool the earth sounds like science fiction. But could geoengineering buy us time against global warming?
59 min
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C1 Revue: Climate Fantasy & Denial
We look at fact and fiction in our approach to the climate challenge. A handful of scientists want to tinker with the sky in a process called geo-engineering. Others call this arrogance. Most Americans simply aren’t talking about climate change at all.
52 min
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Pope Francis: Climate Changer?
Pope Francis’ bold statement on global warming has prompted a discussion of stewardship across faiths. Can his upcoming visit change the climate in Congress?
59 min
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EPA Chief Gina McCarthy (Rebroadcast)
From fisheries to food safety, California drought to Toledo tapwater, the EPA is waging the battle against climate change both domestically and globally.
58 min
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Hank Paulson: Dealing with China (Rebroadcast)
China is both our economic competitor and an ally in the climate change fight. But can it reduce its carbon footprint while lifting its people out of poverty?
59 min
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Weather Whiplash (Rebroadcast)
From hurricanes and superstorms to drought, fire and floods — what’s causing our country’s extreme weather events, and how can they be prevented?
59 min
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C1 Revue: Alfalfa & Lawns
Our next program is all about water. We love gold. We fight over oil. But we cannot live without water.
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Climate Cognition (Rebroadcast)
Sure, there are climate deniers – but even those who accept global warming as reality often fail to act on it. What will inspire both awareness and change?
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Reinventing Water
As the drought drags on, water is becoming an ever more precious resource. It’s time to rethink the ways that we use, reuse, share, sell and save every drop.
59 min
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Greening Asia
As the Asian economy booms, its people have paid the price in polluted air and water. Can business and government solve Asia’s environmental problems?
59 min
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Cli-Fi 2015 (Rebroadcast)
Climate change is more than a plot device – it’s our reality, and the signs are all around us. Can Cli-Fi help rally the troops in our battle to save the planet?
59 min
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C1 Revue: Clean and Cool
Fossil fuels are at the core of the climate challenge. Even Saudi Arabia’s oil minister has said the fossil fuel merry-go-round will wind down one day.
53 min
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Almonds and Lawns
Who’s really wasting our water? As the state heats up, so is the finger-pointing. Can Californians come together to find solutions to the drought?
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How We Roll
Ride-sharing, biking, bussing – when it comes to getting around, there’s a growing menu of ala carte wheels to choose from. Can we curb our cars for good?
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Clean Cloud (Rebroadcast)
Many Silicon Valley companies have committed to going 100% renewable. What are Facebook, Ebay and Yahoo! doing to build a cleaner, greener digital world?
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The Road to Paris: Christiana Figueres and Will...
Past conferences have failed to reach consensus on addressing climate change. Can the Paris summit produce a lasting, effective and equitable solution?
59 min
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The Carbon Bubble (Rebroadcast)
As supply grows and demand decreases, oil prices are dropping by the barrel. Are we truly in a “carbon bubble”? What can we do to protect our investments?
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C1 Revue: Hank Paulson and Gina McCarthy
Climate change is impacting much more than the environment. What’s the best way to move our economy towards a renewable future? And with booming economies like China and India, how do we bring our international friends – and foes – along with us?
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