Climate Break

Climate Break

Author: Berkeley Law Language: English Episodes: 100
While headlines often focus on climate disruption, a quieter story of tangible action is unfolding worldwide. Climate Break, from the researchers at Berkeley Law, focuses squarely on that narrative of solutions. Each concise episode, always under two minutes, introduces you to the people and projects making a difference right now. You’ll hear directly from scientists in the field, policy innovators crafting new regulations, and entrepreneurs developing practical technologies. This podcast moves past the overwhelming scale of the problem to highlight specific, working examples of progress. The conversations span from local initiatives in California to global efforts, all grounded in the intersecting realms of science, policy, and natural systems. Tuning in offers a regular, manageable dose of insight into how communities, companies, and citizens are actively reshaping our approach to the planet’s most pressing challenge. It’s a resource for anyone seeking a clearer understanding of the actionable ideas emerging from the front lines of climate response.
Episodes
Locating Methane Leaks with Satellites, with Dr. Timiebi Aganaba [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Methane, the primary component of natural gas, can be emitted through leaks in agricultural operations, waste disposal, and energy production. This week, we spoke to Dr. Timiebi Aganaba about using satellites to detect l…
Energy as a Service, with Bob Hinkle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Most current energy technologies burn fossil fuels and emit carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming. Adopting low and zero-carbon technologies is one way to reduce emissions, but barriers such as high upfront…
Rerun: Using Solar Energy to Power Composting with Chris Seney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
In this episode from 2022, Climate Break talks to Chris Seney, Director of Organic Operations for Republic Services, about their first of its kind solar powered composting facility in Chula Vista, California. For a trans…
Disability-Inclusive Climate Solutions, with Michael Stein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
People with disabilities have been excluded from national plans and responses to climate change, leaving them more vulnerable to heat waves, natural disasters, and environmental hazards from public housing. We spoke with…
Rerun: Electric Vehicle Retrofitting with Dr. Aly El Tayeb [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46
To decarbonize transportation, we'll need to switch to electric cars. New electric vehicles are decreasing in price and increasing in range and accessibility, but remain out of reach for many. Could EV Retrofitting, a pr…
Rerun: Using Concrete for Carbon Removal with Dr. Erica Dodds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Dr. Erica Dodds heads the Foundation for Carbon Restoration, which advocates for using carbon removal - in addition to emissions reductions - to restore atmospheric carbon dioxide to pre-industrial revolution levels. One…

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