A Just and Equitable Transition to a Clean Energy Future, with Ry Brennan
The problems are systemic and complex. So are the answers. Globally, the United States accounts for 5% of the world’s population, but we produce 15% of the energy-related CO2 emissions. Coastal flooding, hurricanes, drought, and fires are all related to climate change. And who suffers the most from the impacts of climate change? Mostly the […]
Jessica Hellmann, Geofinancial Analytics and the Institute on the Environment
If you could invent a post-pandemic world, what world would you create? I hear people talking about the desire to return to “normal.” However, normal was unsustainable. Before the pandemic, there was another crisis, an environmental crisis. A crisis in our food systems, our energy systems, our clean water systems, and our unequal economic systems. […]
A Systems View of the Climate Crisis (and Coronavirus) with Jonathan Foley, Project Drawdown
Project Drawdown has one clear goal: “Drawdown,” the point when greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere start to decline. The world is, rightly, focused on the current pandemic. However, Dr. Jonathan Foley of Project Drawdown invites us to look at the bigger pattern. “The world’s attention is focused on this pandemic, as it should be,” […]
Introducing the Thrive. Connect. Contribute. Podcast
Introducing the Thrive. Connect. Contribute. Podcast Positive stories of people who thrive in life, connect with others, and contribute to the world in the face of adversity. Who do you know who is modeling resilience during difficult times? Have you heard any good stories lately? In this critical time, we’re surrounded by acts of heroism, […]
Cohort Opportunity at Lunar Startups, with Amanda Heyman and Danielle Steer
Lunar Startups creates opportunities and access for underestimated entrepreneurs. The deadline to apply to Cohort 2 is January 13. Danielle Steer, Managing Director of Lunar Startups, describes the events leading to the formation of their organization as a “serendipitous perfect storm.” In 2017, the Knight Foundation became interested in supporting underrepresented, underserved entrepreneurs, such as […]
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Kathleen Kelly Janus
Kathleen Kelly Janus is the author of Social Startup Success: How the Best Nonprofits Launch, Scale Up and Make a Difference. Note: We have been counting down the top twelve popular podcast interviews of 2018. This interview with Kathleen Kelly Janus was the most downloaded episode of 2018. It like is a people’s choice award. […]
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Emily Hunt Turner, All Square
All Square is a craft grilled cheese restaurant and training institute that breaks down barriers for those with a criminal record. Note: Between now and the end of the year, we’re counting down the top twelve popular podcast interviews of 2018. It is a people’s choice award, determined by the number of downloads. This interview […]
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Jeff Ochs, Venn Foundation
The Venn Foundation uses Program-Related Investments in surprising new ways. This week, we’re talking to Jeff Ochs of the Venn Foundation. Jeff is an experienced entrepreneur and investor. He invented and commercialized an educational party game that was licensed by Hasbro. He started a successful nonprofit, Breakthrough Twin Cities. And he was the Executive Director […]
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Gator Halpern and Sam Teicher, Coral Vita
CoralVita is growing climate-change resilient coral in order to restore dying coral reefs. Coral reefs make up less than 1% of the surface area of the oceans, and yet, they provide a home for 25% of all marine fish species. Globally, coral reefs contain between 6,000 and 8,000 species of fish. As a point of […]
Top Twelve Popular Podcasts 2018, Matt Scott, Let’s Care
MattScott asks if there is an easier way to tell your story and build your brand. Note: Between now and the end of the year, we’re counting down the top twelve popular podcast interviews of 2018. It is a people’s choice award, determined by the number of downloads. This interview originally aired on August 27, […]