Environmental Racism with Dr. Robert Bullard

Environmental Racism with Dr. Robert Bullard

Author: Berkeley Law June 2, 2022 Duration: 1:30

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: Recyclable Resin for Wind Turbines, with Ryan Clarke [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
The Benefits of Recycling Wind TurbinesWhile wind energy is renewable and non-polluting, the wind turbines themselves can create pollution problems. Now, scientists are creating wind turbines that can be made with less e…
Plantd, with Nathan Silvernail [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Overview The buildings and construction sector accounts for approximately 37% of global carbon emissions (UNEP). According to the UN Environmental Programme, much of this impact is derived from the operational aspects of…
Rerun: Latino Climate Justice Framework, with Irene Burga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is the LCFJ?The Latino Climate Justice Framework (LCJF) prioritizes environmental justice while helping to protect disproportionately affected individuals–commonly Latine people. Specifically, LCJF works with commun…
Rerun: Chaos Wheat, with Robin Morgan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is Chaos Wheat?Wheat varieties that are resilient to climate change are sometimes referred to as "chaos wheat." An initiative of King Arthur Baking Company–an emerging leader in the creation of chaos wheat–and Washi…
Rerun: AquaFreezing to Slow Arctic Ice Loss, with Simon Woods [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Real Ice, a UK based start-up, has been on the forefront of exploring the viability of this new technology. Aqua Freezing involves drilling holes through sea ice to pump out the sea water below and refreeze it on the sur…
Sequestering Carbon in Building Materials, with Dr. Sabbie Miller [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Introduction to the SolutionUC Davis researchers are examining a novel approach to combating climate change: turning our buildings into carbon sinks. The solution is based on incorporating biochar, a carbon-rich material…
Rerun: Sustainable Wood from Mass Timber, with Dr. Paul Mayencourt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
How Sustainable Wood Helps Mitigate the Impact of Climate ChangeSustainable wood refers to the use of mass timber, which involves smaller pieces of wood that are dried and glued together in a perpendicular, crosswise pat…
Rerun: Using AI for Climate Risk Assessment, with Dr. Ron Dembo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Assessing Climate RisksAs climate change accelerates, climate risks are beginning to impact every aspect of society from infrastructure and transportation to health, biodiversity, and air and water quality. A climate ris…