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In this episode, we sit down with Tim Male, Founder and Executive Director of the Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) and former Associate Director for Conservation at the White House CEQ, to explore what it actually takes to accelerate the pace and scale of environmental progress. In this conversation, we cover: - Buying Outcomes vs. Activities: How pay-for-success contracting and market stacking incentivize real ecological results over bureaucratic checklists. - Why beneficial restoration projects get trapped in traditional permitting pipelines—and how to fix them. - Modernizing Environmental Governance: Leveraging civic tech, open data, and outcome-based policies to get water infrastructure and conservation projects into the ground faster.

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Koehn, Boulder’s Director of Climate Initiatives, to unpack what it really takes to build street-level climate resilience. Moving past high-level emissions targets, Jonathan explains how Boulder is operationalizing its restructured climate tax to fund neighborhood microgrids, protect vulnerable communities first, and help residents execute property-level wildfire defense. We dive into the practical realities of deep adaptation and discuss how hyper-local initiatives like *Cool Boulder* turn climate anxiety into agency right in our own backyards.

In this episode we sit down with evolutionary biologist and serial entrepreneur Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich to discuss the critical transition from the "Save the Bees" movement to data-driven ecological restoration. As the founder of The Biodiversity Lab, Best Bees, and the non-profit Urban Bee Lab, Noah leverages "nature-tech"—including AI hive sensors and honey environmental DNA (eDNA) forensic tracking—to transform urban spaces from gray to green. We explore how his teams collaborate with institutions like NASA, MIT, and Harvard to track urban pollinator health, map local plant DNA, and help real estate developers and corporate leaders implement measurable biodiversity strategies that support both global food systems and business resilience.

In this episode we sit down with Barclay Rogers, CEO of carbon-removal startup Graphyte, following the breaking news of their massive 60,000-ton, 10-year carbon removal agreement with JPMorganChase. Barclay breaks down how his company bypassed the massive energy demands and costs of popular Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems using a technique called Carbon Casting—and how cleaning up forest floors to prevent Western wildfires became the ultimate commercial selling point for major corporate buyers.

In this episode, Tom Chi—founding partner of At One Ventures and former Head of Product Experience at Google X, where he led the development of Google Glass and self-driving cars—discusses the core insights of his book, *Climate Capital: Investing in the Tools for a Regenerative Future*. Leveraging his extensive background as a physicist and designer, Chi challenges traditional economic models by framing economics as a practical design discipline that must align with the Earth's physical realities rather than theoretical pseudoscience. He moves past the polarizing extremes of blind tech-optimism and immobilizing climate doomism, offering a grounded, evidence-based toolkit that uses nature's highly efficient ecological systems as the ultimate blueprint. Ultimately, Chi outlines tangible, empoweringly realistic strategies that venture capitalists, sophisticated individual investors, pragmatic policy wonks, and environmental activists can deploy together to radically reinvent our industrial economy and ensure humanity becomes a net positive to nature.

What do clean air, weekends off, and the freedom to marry whom you love have in common? They were all won through the power of peaceful protest. In this episode, we sit down with legendary activists Annie Marie Leonard (former Executive Director of Greenpeace USA) and André Carothers to discuss their powerful new book, *Protest: Respect It Defend It Use It*. Far from a standard how-to manual, this book is a sweeping, visual celebration of over 40 iconic global campaigns and the collective action that shaped our modern world. Together, we explore the incredible history of public dissent—featuring insights from guest essayists like Jane Fonda and Dolores Huerta—while confronting a chilling modern reality: the rapid rise of anti-protest laws and corporate SLAPP suits designed to silence everyday citizens. Tune in for an inspiring, urgent conversation about why defending our right to speak out is more critical now than ever, and how you can help protect the ultimate cornerstone of democracy.

Colorado is currently facing one of its most warm and dry winters on record, with snowpacks hitting historical lows and March heatwaves shattering 500-year records. In this episode, we sit down with Noah Molotch, Professor of Geography at CU Boulder, Research Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and a leading expert in snow hydrology, to make sense of this changing landscape. As Colorado faces record-shattering heat and historic snow lows, Noah joins us to break down the physics behind and implications of our changing landscape and climate.

In this episode, tech visionary and ECL CEO Yuval Bachar joins the conversation to unveil how hydrogen is solving the massive power and sustainability crisis currently facing the AI industry. Drawing on his leadership experience at Microsoft and Facebook, Bachar explains how ECL is moving beyond the traditional electrical grid to deploy modular, off-grid data centers that run entirely on hydrogen fuel cells, effectively eliminating carbon emissions and the need for external water cooling. The discussion dives into the radical efficiency of 3D-printed facility "blocks" that can be deployed in just months rather than years, the strategic importance of their new one-gigawatt site in Texas, and why Bachar believes that integrating localized energy generation is the only way to support the "unprecedented demand" of 100-kilowatt server racks without breaking the planet's infrastructure.

How does your dinner table connect to climate change, corporate giants, and the future of life on Earth? Landscape designer and award-winning filmmaker Louis De Jaeger isn't afraid to ask the hard questions. Drawing from his work as an author and international speaker, Louis pulls back the curtain on the fight to save our soils. Follow Louis as he travels the globe, consulting top experts and challenging the status quo to find out what kind of food system truly benefits everyone. Tune in to transform your understanding of what you eat and how it shapes our world.

Anthony Myint, a celebrated chef and restaurateur, is best known for his work as the co-founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization Zero Foodprint (ZFP). His innovative approach to climate activism through the food industry earned him two prestigious James Beard Awards. Zero Foodprint is a nonprofit that mobilizes the food and beverage industry to address climate change. It operates on a "Table to Farm" model, where participating restaurants add a small, opt-out surcharge to customer bills. ZFP then aggregates these funds and distributes them as grants to local farmers and ranchers. These grants help farmers implement regenerative agricultural practices, such as compost application, cover cropping, and reduced tillage. The goal is to improve soil health, which naturally sequesters carbon from the atmosphere, creating a powerful, scalable climate solution.

Growing up in rural Indiana, author Kelsey Timmerman saw the toll of industrial agriculture firsthand. Think polluted ponds, air thick with manure — a system that's disconnected us from our food, our land, and each other. But Kelsey, a farmer's grandson, believes it doesn't have to be this way. In this podcast, we're diving into Kelsey's global journey, inspired by his book, Regenerating Earth. He's traveled the world — from Hawaiian kalo patches and the Amazon rainforest to the fields of Kenya with Maasai warriors and innovative American farms — to find people who are turning agriculture into a powerful solution. Join us as we explore how regenerative farming practices are rebuilding soil, boosting biodiversity, creating meaningful livelihoods, and even sequestering enough carbon to combat climate change. Kelsey weaves together local stories with global insights, showing us how our food choices, our lifestyles, and our connection to nature are deeply tied to environmental and social justice. Discover how embracing a regenerative future can add meaning and purpose to your life, connecting you to everything from microscopic fungi to majestic lions. It all starts with understanding our role in creating a healthier planet.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Jonathan Foley, a scientist whose work is shaping the future of our planet. We discuss his impactful research on climate change, food security, and global sustainability, and how his insights are translated into real-world solutions. Learn from a leading voice who advises governments and organizations worldwide and has dedicated his career to understanding and protecting our natural world. Get ready to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges we face and the hopeful possibilities for a sustainable future.

How can a simple idea blossom into a movement that plants over a million trees and reshapes an entire industry? Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of MasayaCo, a global brand proving that beautiful furniture and a thriving planet can go hand in hand. Discover how their innovative "reforestation through design" philosophy tackles deforestation at its root, not by pointing fingers, but by creating economic opportunities through sustainable forestry in developing nations. We'll explore their unique whole-tree approach, minimizing waste and crafting timeless, handcrafted pieces from the very forests they cultivate. Learn how MasayaCo is not just making furniture; they're cultivating hope, one seedling at a time, and emerging as a true beacon for a more sustainable future.

Robert Politzer, Founder and CEO of GreenStreet Global, joins us to discuss navigating the complexities of green building and energy efficiency. He shares his expertise on reducing operating expenses and increasing net operating income for commercial real estate, with a focus on decarbonization regulations like NYC Local Law 97. Robert, NYC's first green building contractor, brings decades of experience in clean energy and smart building projects to the conversation.

In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of sustainable toys with Kate Reiman, founder and CEO of RogueWave Toys. Kate shares her journey of transforming beach toys from environmental hazards to eco-friendly alternatives through plant-based materials and compostable design. Learn how RogueWave Toys is tackling plastic pollution, the challenges of sustainable manufacturing, and the future of eco-conscious play. Kate offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs in the sustainability space and discusses emerging trends in sustainable materials. A must-listen for anyone interested in environmental innovation and the future of sustainable consumer products.