Introduction to Climate Break

Introduction to Climate Break

Author: Berkeley Law August 21, 2020 Duration: 1:08

For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/about-climate-break/


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
Balancing the Grid: California's Shift to Renewable Energy Sources [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46
How does transitioning to renewable energy challenge the electric grid?As of 2022, renewable and non-greenhouse gas emitting sources accounted for 52% of California's in-state electricity generation with the remaining 48…
Hip Hop 4 Change: Using Art Activism to Combat Climate Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What are Art and Music Activism?Art activism refers to the use of artistic expression and creative endeavors to advocate for and educate others on social, political, environmental, or cultural issues. This form of activi…
International Monetary Fund Reform, With Kelly Varian [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is the IMF?The International Monetary Fund (IMF) provides aid to developing countries to promote global economic and monetary growth. IMF investments and loans can significantly impact the ability of developing coun…
RERUN: Community as antidote to climate despair, with Teo Grossman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46
Why Community?It’s easy to feel despair about climate change and environmental destruction. But despair can make it hard to forge connections and take action. According to emotion researchers, hope means believing that y…
Resilience Hotspots: Nature's Role in Urban Climate Adaptation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44
What are “Resilience Hotspots”?Technology and high-tech solutions are not the only responses to climate change. Nature can also be a powerful form of climate resilience. Resilience hotspots are small pockets of nature th…
Green Ammonia: Pioneering a Sustainable Future in Food Production [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is “Green Ammonia”?Ammonia is a vital chemical that sustains half of all food production around the world (through the creation of agricultural fertilizer), but the process we use to make it results in significant g…
Geothermal Power: Tapping Earth's Heat for a Carbon-Free Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43
What is Geothermal Energy?Geothermal energy is heat generated in the earth. It is a renewable source of energy, and it is extracted from the inner earth for energy use. Typically, geothermal energy is harnessed through h…