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Looking for our Spanish Podcast? Listen here: https://volofoundation.org/es/climate-correction-podcast/ David S. Vogel is a world-renowned data scientist and predictive modeler. He has won the prestigious KDD Cup several times and the Heritage Health Prize in 2013. His wife, Thais Lopez Vogel, an attorney, manages VoLo Foundation. Together, they are raising six kids. David's research led them to become aware of the devastating economic impact of human reliance on uncapped fossil fuels and ot ...
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In this episode of the Climate Correction podcast, we are excited to feature Stanley Wang as part of our Summer Youth Activist series. Stanley, a recent graduate of William & Mary with a major in Economics and a minor in Mathematics, shares his journey from college volunteer to anti-poverty advocate in Boston. Drawing on his background in the Citiz…
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Climate Correction Podcast – How the Skies Are Changing In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we explore the evolving skies and their impact on air travel, featuring firsthand insights from experienced pilot Anthony Giuffre. As climate change intensifies, so do its effects on aviation. Anthony shares his observations of increasing turb…
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Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays with Ernie Shea In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we dive into the Healthy Farms, Healthy Bays initiative with Ernie Shea, President of Solutions from the Land. The conversation underscores the critical role of sustainable agriculture in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) …
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Podcast Description: Welcome to Climate Correction, the podcast dedicated to exploring innovative solutions to the climate crisis. In this episode, we are joined by Maxwell Brodie, the visionary founder of Rain. Since its inception in 2019, Rain has been at the forefront of using autonomous technology to tackle one of the most pressing climate chal…
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Today's guest is Sofia Leon, Climate Innovation and Fundraising Lead for The Nature Conservancy, Florida Chapter. She joined the organization in 2017 and splits her time between the philanthropy and climate strategy teams. She is the critical leader and relationship builder in connecting donors and partners with the TNC staff, related to the Florid…
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Welcome to the second episode of our Youth Activist Series on the Climate Correction Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Sean Schrader, a 22-year-old from Clearwater, Florida, joining us. Sean is in the final year of his MBA program at the University of South Florida and has been deeply involved in sustainability efforts throughout the Tampa Ba…
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Welcome to the Climate Correction Podcast! Today marks the first episode of our special series highlighting motivated and effective youth activists who are smart, hungry for change, and dedicated to growing up in healthy, hospitable environments. Our guest today is Sofia Arnau, a 17-year-old junior at Miami Palmetto Senior High School and a passion…
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Splitting Water: All About Hydrogen with Tianyi Sun, EDF Splitting Water: All About Hydrogen with Tianyi Sun, EDF Dr. Tianyi Sun is a climate scientist at the Environmental Defense Fund. This nonpartisan, nonprofit organization relies on science and economics to tackle climate change and other pressing environmental issues of our day. Tianyi holds …
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In the quest to mitigate climate change, transitioning industries to zero-carbon practices stands out as a paramount challenge. In this episode of the Climate Correction podcast, we delve into this crucial topic with Jeff Rissman, Senior Director of Industry Program at Energy Innovation. Rissman, with his extensive background in environmental scien…
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VISTA Award Presentation- Evaluation of Plant Varieties for Green Roofs in South Florida Description Green roofs are innovative roofing systems that support plant growth on buildings. They replace traditional roofing materials with a layer of soil for vegetation, offering various benefits such as mitigating the heat island effect, reducing stormwat…
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Empowering Youth for Climate Action: Community Solutions in Action Description This panel will focus on the vital role of youth in implementing effective climate solutions within their communities. As the group who is most impacted by climate issues, yet having contributed the least to the problem, centering the voices of youth climate leaders is c…
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WWF Presents Food Waste Warriors: OCPS and South FL Description Join WWF's Food Waste Warriors team as they dive into their collaboration with K-12 school food waste leaders in 5 Orange County Public Schools and expand efforts to South Florida. Speakers Mary Chandler, World Wildlife Fund, Food Waste Warriors Dan St Onge, OCPS Elaine Fiore, Broward …
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Carbon credit markets are a key market-based solution for accelerating global climate progress while restoring nature and creating a more just world. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) supports effective carbon pricing across the global economy; however, it will take years to build political support in countries across the world. Yet, to meet global clim…
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Reaching the Peak of the Summit: How Can Climate Events Create Change? Description Whether it’s COP, Climate Week NYC, or Earth Day, summits and convenings have become a major way to accelerate climate action. But how can we shift the focus from mere discussion to tangible action? Adam Lake gives his reflections on how climate events have changed s…
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Florida's Climate Future: Sunshine State or Stormy Situation? 2:20 PM – 2:40 PM Description Florida families are already weathering the effects of climate change. Recognizing that knowledge is power, this panel will share stories of impact and showcase how this new tool can deepen understanding of how heat, flooding, and volatile energy costs risks…
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Climate Correction™: What Does It Mean to Put a Price on Carbon? This panel will discuss what it means to put a price on carbon, why this is important to drive climate action and provide insights into efforts being made in the U.S. and around the world by governments and businesses. Speakers: Angela Churie Kallhauge Executive Vice President, Impact…
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Welcome to Climate Correction™ 2024 WELCOME TO CLIMATE CORRECTION™ CONFERENCE 2024: BRIDGING SOLUTIONS, IGNITING CHANGE On March 7-8, 2024, VoLo Foundation proudly hosted the 6th annual Climate Correction Conference in Orlando, FL. As the premier annual climate action conference in the U.S., this event focused on driving innovative solutions to add…
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Dr. Mark Hyman, Ph.D., and David S. Vogel come together in this titillating conversation about the impacts of climate and environmental sustainability on human health. We cover topics such as regenerative agriculture, nutrition, animal protein - especially beef and cattle- increases in pollen- particularly PM2.5- and other air pollutants. As always…
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VOLO FOUNDATION IS A PRIVATE FAMILY ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS TO ACCELERATE CHANGE AND GLOBAL IMPACT BY SUPPORTING SCIENCE-BASED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS, ENHANCING EDUCATION, AND IMPROVING HEALTH. We believe that developing and sharing knowledge through facts and data accelerates positive global change. Through original research and analysis, and in colla…
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Circular economy and the acceleration of carbon removal What do you know about circular economy and the magic of biochar? A circular economy is an economic system aimed at minimizing waste and making the most of resources. In a circular economy, resources are kept in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then reco…
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The VISTA Award is VoLo’s highest recognition for students who display exemplary leadership, along with Vision, Innovation, Sustainability, Technology, and Action in climate solutions. Each year, we gather proposals over the summer from June through October, from grad students who are enrolled full-time with a US-based University or College. This y…
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In today's episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, we delve into the role affordable and accessible insurance has in the private sector, government, home ownership, and our economy. We will specifically explore the importance of de-risking catastrophic events using technology to create more sustainable markets. Our guest is Stephen Brittain, Dir…
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Today's guests, Dr. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones have found engaging, relevant, and understandable methods to bring the science of ocean, atmosphere, and climate issues to the so-called, ‘non-choir.’ Presenting the information in such innovative and entertaining ways keeps them committed to finding new approaches to reach their target audience. This…
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In this episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, guests Sonia Brubaker and Sonia Succar Ferré delve into the critical work being done by the City of Miami Forever Bond Board to address the city's escalating climate crisis. With a $400 million bond passed to combat the impacts of flooding, extreme heat, and a myriad of climate-related challenges, …
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On this chilling episode of the Climate Correction Podcast, Climate Scientist Daniel Gilford from Climate Central unmasks the eerie climate trends haunting our favorite holiday. This spine-tingling installment unveils the ominous Climate Shift Index, an innovative tool that quantifies the effects of climate change on every facet of our lives, inclu…
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In this episode of Climate Correction Podcast, Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli sheds light on the pressing issues surrounding climate change, with a specific focus on Florida. With his extensive background in meteorology, Jeff explores the intricate connections between human emissions, climate anomalies, and the growing risks Florida faces due to cli…
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In today’s episode, we meet with Danny O’Malley a producer on Chef’s Table, and Alex Rivest, an MIT-educated neuroscientist. Together they directed a riveting climate documentary disguised as an adventure epic that speaks to the heart versus the viewer’s mind. CANARY is the film featuring Lonnie Thompson's climate odyssey atop the Quelccaya Ice Cap…
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What power does the law have to address the climate crisis? How has the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act impacted the advancement of climate solutions? Why is Florida not leading the United States on solar power generation? To answer these questions and more, we have Earthjustice on today’s episode of the Climate Correction Podcast. We are jo…
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Alicia Sewald is a hard-working, creative, and intelligent nurturer. She is a supportive connector and a bicultural, bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor. Formerly, as a teacher, she built three elementary school Spanish programs in different private schools. In this episode, Alicia will be discussing climate migration, which refers to the dis…
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The Institute for Market Transformation works to advance public policy to improve the impact that U.S. buildings have on the environment. IMT leverages the building market to create building blocks of a low-carbon future. The non-partisan nonprofit is an EPA Award Recipient. Today we are joined by Giulianna de Lauro, IMT’s Associate Director of Com…
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In this podcast episode, we have the privilege of interviewing Rafe Pomerance, an influential environmentalist and climate advocate, as he discussed his groundbreaking work with the Global Warming Mitigation Project beginning in the 1970s. Pomerance's journey into climate advocacy began during his time as a political appointee in the U.S. Departmen…
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Introduction: Welcome to another exciting episode of Climate Correction Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the latest trends and developments in the world of clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs). We shine a spotlight on Florida's efforts to expand its EV charging infrastructure and explore the crucial role played by the Electrification Coal…
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Sarah Newman is the Founder and Executive Director of the Climate Mental Health Network, which she started in Spring 2021. Prior to this, Newman worked in the impact media space for many years, including a stint at Participant Media. During her time in the industry, Sarah worked on campaigns for films such as Contagion, Food, Inc., The Cove, and He…
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In this episode, Charles ‘Chad’ Holliday, former Chairman of Royal Dutch Shell, discusses the seven hardest to abate energy sectors. He shares his insights on the challenges these sectors face and potential solutions to achieve a net-zero carbon future. Chad starts by talking about the seven hardest-to-abate energy sectors, which include heavy-duty…
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Most of us have defining moments that made us fall in love with the world, space, and the environment. It is most often this love and connection that starts us on a path for sustainability and activism against climate change. Dorian Janney is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for NASA’s Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) mission and in tod…
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Today's episode features an informed conversation about the Inflation Reduction Act with Dr. Frances Colón, Senior Director of International Climate Policy for the Center for American Progress. Recorded April 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Overview · The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) (poorly named but our big climate plan!) has $369 billion in fundin…
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Today, we are joined by Dr. Meenakshi Chabba, Ecosystem and Resilience Scientist at the Everglades Foundation. She will be discussing her advanced knowledge of Everglades ecosystem science and resilience planning for South Florida's natural and built environment. She is particularly passionate about how restoration efforts in the Everglades and dec…
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Climate change is affecting the foods we love and need for their nutritional value, including some of Florida’s favorites such as the Cuban Sandwich, fried gator bites, key lime pie, and the Rum Runner. Using foods and drinks like these is an exceptional way to tell the climate change story and get the attention of everyone. After all, we all eat t…
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This session from the Climate Correction™ Live event features Luis Tineo, Program Manager of the Climate Change Group for the World Bank. In this session, Luis answers the question, “Does climate change matter for development?” His work seeks to understand how the risks associated with climate change will affect poverty, prosperity, and equity in d…
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VoLo Foundation welcomes you to Climate Correction™ Conference 2023! Our Emcee John Morales gets us started. Ashley Van Stone, Sustainability Manager City of Orlando offers a warm welcome to 200+ attendees. VoLo Foundation’s Trustees and Founders, David S. Vogel and Thais Lopez Vogel, welcome everyone and remind us of the Foundation’s mission and v…
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Historically, Florida has been slow to transition to clean energy, seemingly captive to the clout of utilities and the fossil fuel industry. But with solar costs dropping and federal dollars on the way, hear the latest about where the Sunshine State is on capturing cost-effective energy efficiency, solar, battery storage, and how we stack up on ele…
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Local governments in the Southeast face numerous challenges and barriers to advancing their sustainability and climate action priorities. This session will specifically focus on how SSDN is helping local governments build internal capacity to achieve climate-related goals, including participating in state-level policy forums and accessing federal f…
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As Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida, the majority of the residents at Babcock Ranch chose to shelter in place. The resilient design of their town was about to be put to the ultimate test. Despite massive devastation in surrounding communities – damage at Babcock Ranch was minimal. Residents never lost power. They never lost water. They …
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Reducing food waste is increasingly being recognized as an effective and non-controversial solution to reduce GHG emissions; ease pressure on land and water ecosystems used for food production; and alleviate global food insecurity. WWF's national Food Waste Warriors program has landed in Orlando, and aims to inspire local K-12 students to take the …
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Experiences, Hope, Resilience, and the Fight for a Sustainable Future for All. Wendy Oliver, Program Director VoLo Foundation Daniel Gibson, Regional Vice President - Miami, Allegany Franciscan Ministries Andi Allen, State Director, Best Buddies Andi Allen is the State Director of Best Buddies in Florida where she works with a team of 41 employees …
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This panel will discuss the health impacts of climate change, with a focus on the effects of extreme heat. It will be moderated by Bonnie Schneider, Founder of Weather & Wellness LLC and author of the book "Taking the Heat: How Climate Change is Affecting Your Mind, Body & Spirit, and What You Can Do About It." (Simon & Schuster). Bonnie's expert p…
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In this final episode of Season 2 of Climate Correction Podcast, we’re coming to you live from our offices in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Today, it’s my pleasure to introduce our talented and very diverse team. Just for fun, this episode is presented in Spanglish. We sat down for a casual conversation and each person shared why he or she is passionate …
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Climate change stands to shake up the way we live, and the costs associated with maintaining our lifestyles. Climate change will introduce challenges in all the top polling topics of 2022, and as such, it is a threat multiplier, but it is also an opportunity multiplier. It will spur new industries with the potential to create new jobs. This is key …
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Amy Harder is the Executive Editor of Cipher by Breakthrough Energy. Cipher is an online climate news source backed by Bill Gates. Amy is a journalist well-known for her ability to break down complex energy and climate issues, and communicate truth in digestible and easy-to-understand ways. Amy also worked for Axios at its inception in 2017 and has…
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