Rerun: Clean Trucks, with Ruben Aronin

Rerun: Clean Trucks, with Ruben Aronin

Author: Berkeley Law May 14, 2026 Duration: 1:45
Trucks release a plethora of harmful greenhouse gasses and pollutants that not only endanger human communities, but also our environment. This week, we spoke to Mr. Ruben Aronin about various policies mandating zero-emission trucks throughout the United States. For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/clean-trucks-with-ruben-aronin/.

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: 100

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Clean Trucks, with Ruben Aronin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Trucks release a plethora of harmful greenhouse gasses and pollutants that not only endanger human communities, but also our environment. This week, we spoke to Mr. Ruben Aronin about various policies mandating zero-emis…
Public Utilities Commissions, with EarthJustice’s Jill Tauber [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
On this week’s Climate Break, EarthJustice’s Vice President of Litigation for Climate and Energy, Jill Tauber, discusses the role of public utilities commissions (PUCs) in shaping clean energy infrastructure, policy, and…
Sustainable Wood from Mass Timber, with Dr. Paul Mayencourt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
As cities and communities around the world grapple with the need for affordable housing while also addressing climate change, sustainable wood provides a promising solution. Able to replace carbon-intensive traditional b…
COF 999 Carbon Capture, with Dr. Omar Yaghi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:45
Dr. Omar Yaghi has recently led research in developing “Covalent organic framework number 999,” or COF 999, a yellow, powder-like material that has the potential to change make great steps forward in limiting carbon diox…
Rerun: Local Textile Recycling with Material Return's Bobby Carswell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:44
The textile industry produces up to 10% of global emissions and 20% of global wastewater, according to EU estimates. Mechanical recycling can reduce that impact by keeping textiles out of landfills -- and in the circular…