April 7, 202643 min
The Legal Lever
Michelle Jonker-Argueta from Greenpeace joins us to talk about the power of the legal system to compel governments & corporate actors to do their part on climate change.
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Apr 2026
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About the show
Concerned about climate change, but short on time and not sure where to start? We get it. That’s why we created Climate Optimists. Our goal is simple. Provide everyday citizens who are concerned about climate change with opportunities to make a difference. So come along with us on our journey, as we explore the solutions to climate change and how together, we can make them a reality.
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September 30, 202531 min
China's Clean Energy Transformation
Listen in as we explore China's clean energy revolution and what it means for the climate with Yuhe Gao, energy expert with Greenpeace East Asia.
February 17, 202540 min
Rethinking Community Design
Join us as we talk with renowned architect Vishaan Chakrabarti about the social, economic and climate benefits of designing greener and more walkable communities.
October 10, 202434 min
Why this year’s election matters
Tiernan Sittenfeld from the League of Conservation Voters joins us to talk about the upcoming election and why it’s critical to the future of our climate
May 7, 202435 min
More with Less - The Future of EVs
Listen in as we examine the how EV efficiency is forecast to improve and what it could mean for EV owners and the grid with Geoff Blanford, energy modeling expert at EPRI
April 23, 202438 min
Tapping the Sun
Bill Eddie from One Energy Renewables joins us to discuss the outlook for solar energy including recent progress, current challenges and how each of us can help support it.
April 9, 202441 min
Circular is Better Than Linear
Join us as we talk with Marijana Novak & Matthew Fraser from Circle Economy about the value of a circular model and what it's going to take to make the transition.
March 26, 202442 min
Invasives in a Changing Climate
This week invasive species expert Tao Orion educates us on how climate change is forecast to impact the spread of invasives and the tools we have available to respond.
March 12, 202439 min
UN Climate Process - Challenges & Opportunities
Joe Robertson from Citizens Climate International talks with us about the UN climate process including its achievements, fossil fuel influence and potential improvements.
February 27, 202435 min
There's no place like home
Climate impacts are forcing many to leave their homes. This week we talk about climate displacement & how to minimize it with climate adaptation expert, Chris Fields.
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