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  • From First Tuesday to the Department of Energy

    From First Tuesday to the Department of Energy
    2024/11/13
    How do you build a climate career centered on bringing people together? Host Michael Gold interviews Susan Kish, a seasoned climate consultant and former banker, about her journey into the climate sector. Susan shares her experiences in establishing impactful climate events, the evolution of clean-tech investment, and the importance of in-person gatherings in driving change. She discusses the setbacks faced during the 2008 financial crisis, her work with Bloomberg New Energy Finance, and the importance of building relationships with industry incumbents. Susan emphasizes the need for optimism, resilience, and curiosity in the climate field, and reflects on her desire to be remembered for accelerating change.

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    49 分
  • From Conservative Capitol Hill to Climate Deep-Tech

    From Conservative Capitol Hill to Climate Deep-Tech
    2024/10/30
    How do you talk to local communities about climate and the work needed to make change? Host Michael Gold speaks with Jennifer Diggins, vice president of public affairs at 8 Rivers, who shares her journey from Capitol Hill to the private sector, discussing her experiences in the steel industry, lithium sector, and climate deep-tech. She emphasizes the importance of community engagement in climate technology and the evolving conversation around climate awareness, particularly within conservative circles. Jennifer also highlights the need for more women in the energy sector and the significance of building consensus around climate solutions.

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    48 分
  • From the Jungles of Costa Rica to the IPCC

    From the Jungles of Costa Rica to the IPCC
    2024/10/16
    In this episode of Climate Swings, host Michael Gold speaks with Angel Hsu, an associate professor of public policy at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. They discuss Angel's journey into climate science, her academic path, and the importance of data in evaluating climate policies. The conversation explores the evolution of climate-change awareness, the role of sub-national governments in climate action, and the challenges of bridging the gap between science and policy. Angel shares insights from her work at the Data-Driven Envirolab and her engagement with global climate bodies like the IPCC. The episode concludes with a focus on inspiring the next generation to take action against climate change.

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    50 分
  • What Is Climate Swings?

    What Is Climate Swings?
    2024/10/14
    What is Climate Swings? Hosted by Michael Gold, it focuses on the professional evolution of individuals in the climate sector. In this intro episode, I share my personal journey from journalism to climate advocacy, inspired by the concept of Tarzan Economics, which emphasizes the need for individuals to "swing" their careers in response to the climate crisis. The podcast aims to inspire listeners to make their own climate swings and provides insights into the challenges and opportunities within the climate field. It is promoted through a partnership with climate learning and action platform Terra.do.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    7 分