Episodes

  • Encore The Parrot and the Igloo - Climate and the Science of Denial

    Encore The Parrot and the Igloo - Climate and the Science of Denial
    Sep 27 2024
    New York Times best selling author, David Lipsky, joins us to discuss his newest book, The Parrot and the Igloo, which explores how “anti-science” became so virulent in American life through a history of climate denial and its consequences. Tune in as David untangles a century and half of science, money and politics that will surely set the guardrails for the remainder of human history.
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    1 hr
  • Clorox Pro - Eco-Conscious Cleaning Solutions

    Clorox Pro - Eco-Conscious Cleaning Solutions
    Sep 6 2024
    With environmentally preferred purchasing policies in place in more than three-quarters of U.S. states and certified eco-conscious products required for new custodial contracts in federal buildings, demand for more environmentally friendly cleaners in public facilities continues to rise. Tune in as we speak with Kirsten Hochberg, Ph.D., Senior Specialist within CloroxPro’s Clinical and Scientific Affairs team, about their company’s solutions to protect health and the environment.
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    1 hr
  • Encore Who Should Benefit from Energy Infrastructure Investments?

    Encore Who Should Benefit from Energy Infrastructure Investments?
    Aug 30 2024
    As the Federal government invests heavily in clean energy projects, we have an opportunity to ensure that the communities impacted benefit from the influx of resources. Historically, communities in the immediate vicinity of utility-scale energy projects generally did not receive benefits from the project but bore the burdens of increased pollution and negative health effects. Today we’ll discuss a new white paper from the Initiative for Energy Justice that explores the critical role of Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs) and Community Benefits Plans (CBPs) in ensuring that underserved and overburdened communities benefit from recent federal investments in clean energy and climate infrastructure. Tune in as we speak with Dr. Marisa Sotolongo, Senior Policy Analyst with the Initiative for Energy Justice.
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    1 hr
  • Encore This is Our Home, a New Book by Trent Romer

    Encore This is Our Home, a New Book by Trent Romer
    Jun 14 2024
    There are grave environmental issues plaguing our world, from pollution to climate change. These global crises can often leave us feeling powerless, questioning: How can one person make a real impact? Drawing from his personal experiences of growing up in a town marred by toxic waste, and his professional journey in the plastic bag manufacturing industry, sustainability expert Trent Romer demystifies the concept of sustainability and how you can make choices that shape our planet’s future. Tune in for our conversation with Trent Romer!
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    1 hr
  • Encore GO See the City: Using Technology To Create A Sustainable World

    Encore GO See the City: Using Technology To Create A Sustainable World
    May 24 2024
    Our guest today is Aneshai Smith, the founder and CEO of GO See The City (GSTC), a platform and app dedicated to combatting food waste and food insecurity across the United States. Aneshai's commitment to sustainability, coupled with her unique approach to addressing critical issues like food waste and hunger, have helped GSTC form a partnership with the City of Gainesville, Florida, and has recently cemented a partnership with Levy Restaurant Group, one of the largest concession managers for stadiums and arenas in the U.S. In just the first few weeks of the Levy partnership, GSTC was able to divert nearly 2,000 lbs. of unsold food from the waste stream and feed nearly 2,000 food insecure people. Tune in and learn how Aneshai uses her expertise and passion for leveraging technology to create a sustainable world!
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    1 hr
  • Encore Encore We Need Fresh Air: School Air Quality Seriously Impacts Students

    Encore Encore We Need Fresh Air: School Air Quality Seriously Impacts Students
    Oct 27 2023
    Founded by Roger Silveira, We Need Fresh Air is an organization dedicated to improving student achievement one breath at a time. Replacing HEPA filters or installing new school ventilation systems is not enough. School districts must do more to ensure students are breathing fresh, clean air. Classrooms are some of the most densely populated spaces with an average of 30 students per 1,000 square feet, and CO2 build up can be detrimental. Tune in today as we talk with Roger about the techniques he uses to ensure high quality Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) for East Side Union High School District in San Jose, CA.
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    55 mins
  • Encore: California Community Choice Aggregators Combine Buying Power

    Encore: California Community Choice Aggregators Combine Buying Power
    Dec 3 2021
    Northern and central coast Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) are joining forces by forming a new Joint Powers Authority (JPA) – California Community Power. The JPA allows the CCAs to combine their buying power to procure new, cost-effective clean energy and reliability resources to continue advancing local and state climate goals. Tune in as we talk with the CEO’s of Peninsula Clean Energy and Silicon Valley Clean Energy, the COO of East Bay Community Energy, and the Director of San Jose Clean Energy.
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    54 mins
  • Encore Water Woes in the West: Are we In a Megadrought?

    Encore Water Woes in the West: Are we In a Megadrought?
    Oct 1 2021
    Look at the U.S. Drought Monitor map, and you will see that the Western United States is in extreme drought conditions. During the California drought of 2012-2016, the state’s Climate Change Assessment report indicated that 2014 was the driest year in 1,200 years. Five years later, we are experiencing an even deeper drought that is impacting everything from food production to hydroelectric power. In 2016, we spoke with Jeff Kightlinger, the GM and CEO of the largest water utility in the country, Metropolitan Water District (MWD), and today he will join us to give us an update on the current state of our water supply and the solutions being considered- both in CA and throughout the West.
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    55 mins