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
Zero Emission Zones with Arjan Oranje [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:46
What are zero-emission zones?A zero-emission zone (ZEZ) is a designated area where only zero-emission vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists are permitted unrestricted access. Other vehicles are not permitted entrance, or m…
Using Solar Energy to Power Composting with Chris Seney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
In 2018, nearly one-third of the 39 million tons of waste in California landfills was compostable organic material. Organic material – food and agricultural waste – releases methane, a very potent greenhouse gas, as it d…
Using Geothermal Technology to Replace Natural Gas in Homes with HEET [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is the GeoGrid?The Geo Grid is a network of heating pumps that harnesses the geothermal energy stored under the Earth’s surface to heat and cool buildings. It operates through a network of pipes that go deep into th…
Short: What W.Va v EPA means for US Climate Action, with Dan Farber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27
West Virginia v. EPAThe U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency on June 30, 2022, determining (in a 6-3 ruling) that, without explicit congressional instruction, the EPA…
Carbon Farming with Ian Howell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:31
For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/carbon-farming-with-ian-howell/