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
Carbon Capture Mineralization, with Dr. Rob Jackson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
What is carbon mineralization?As defined by the U.S. Geological Survey, “carbon mineralization is the process by which carbon dioxide becomes a solid mineral, such as a carbonate…The biggest advantage of carbon mineraliz…
Staying Safe in Extreme Heat, with Dr. David Sklar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Impacts of Heat Waves on Human HealthAcross the United States, climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves. A heat wave is defined as a persistent period of high temperature days. Although unus…
Standardizing Energy Efficiency, with Mark Kresowik [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
The Current State of US Energy ConsumptionThe United States consumes vast amounts of energy and spends enormous amounts of money every year to fuel our economy, business, and lifestyle. The US accounts for 4% of the worl…
Rerun: 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…
Rerun: Induction Ranges, No Rewiring Required, with Sam Calisch [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:42
Induction-Range Stoves:Gas stoves have recently been in the news as a source of harmful pollutants in the home and generators of greenhouse gas. The adoption of energy-efficient induction-range stovetops could offer a so…
Regenerating our Ecosystems with Good Fire, with Dr. Melinda Adams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Wildfires and climate change: a brief overview North America is no stranger to wildfires. As of August 15, 2024, 29,917 fires this year have burned more than 5.2 million acres, according to the Center for Disaster Philan…