Climate Change Warning Labels with Robert Shirkey

Climate Change Warning Labels with Robert Shirkey

Author: Berkeley Law March 19, 2021 Duration: 1:31

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 247

Climate Break
Podcast Episodes
Rerun: Using Concrete for Carbon Removal with Dr. Erica Dodds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is Carbon MineralizationCarbon mineralization is a naturally occurring chemical process that occurs when carbon dioxide becomes “mineralized” through a chemical reaction. The chemical reaction occurs when certain ro…
Mass Mobilization for Climate, with Dana Fisher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44
Mass mobilization in climate activismBy the mid 2000s, the climate justice movement was beginning to gain momentum across the world. Through organized rallies and marches, the public has begun to see an increased recogni…
Generating Electricity from Air, with Jun Yao [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
A Need for Clean EnergyEnergy harvesting from environmental sources is key to mitigating the harm associated with fossil fuels. Renewable energy is generated from naturally replenishing resources, and common sources incl…
Improving Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Manganese Solution [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44
Lithium Ion BatteriesLithium ion batteries are a popular type of rechargeable battery, used in a variety of devices from laptops and cell phones to hybrid and electric vehicles. Lithium ion batteries have grown in use du…
Alleviating Urban Heat Traps, with Jeff Goodell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What Does Extreme Heat Do?Since the pre-industrialized era, the global temperature has increased by about one degree Celsius. Although one degree may not seem significant, the consequences are increases in the intensity…