Best Lisa Ann Pinkerton Podcasts (2024)

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#62: Diving Deep with DNA Today 39:47

2d ago39:47

39:47

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we talk with Kira Dineen, host of the award-winning podcast DNA Today, who sheds light on the incredible advancements in genetic research. From personalized medicines tailored to your genome to the ethical dilemmas of embryo selection in IVF, Kira provides a comprehensive look into the future of healthcare…

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#61: Solving the Rubik’s Cube of Carbon Markets with Steve Boyle 33:16

9d ago33:16

33:16

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we’re starting our summer schedule where we’ll be posting a rerun of a relevant episode every other week. We’re starting our summer schedule off with a very timely episode we did with Steve Boyle of Rubicon Carbon back in 2023. Once again, carbon credits are back in the hot seat after The Biden Administrat…

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#60: The Magical Future of Mushrooms 42:06

15d ago42:06

42:06

Greetings In this week’s episode, our away mission takes us underground to explore mushrooms, the most widely distributed organisms on our planet. Without them, life on Earth might not have occurred. Terence McKenna even suggested that mushrooms might have originated in space due to their spores' resilience. If you listened to our 2022 episode, "Th…

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#59: Lab-Grown Chicken, the Ethical White Meat 33:38

25d ago33:38

33:38

Hello Earthlings! In this eye-opening episode of Earthlings 2.0, we sit down with Josh Tetrick, CEO of GOOD Meat, to explore the revolutionary world of cultivated meat. Discover how a single cell can transform into billions of pounds of meat without the need for traditional animal farming. Josh delves into the ethical and environmental implications…

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#58: WIRED’s Take on Sustainable Products 40:20

1M ago40:20

40:20

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, we delve into the complexities of making sustainable choices in today's consumer landscape. Joining us today is Medea Giordano, a dedicated gear writer for WIRED magazine. Medea shares her expertise on sustainable consumer products, from recycled clothing to eco-friendly home goods. Together, Lisa Ann and M…

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#57: Following Portugal’s Lead on 100% Renewables 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

Hello Earthlings! In this episode, we dive into an inspiring story of renewable energy success. Our guest is Julian Spector, a senior reporter at Canary Media, who was the first to report on Portugal’s remarkable achievement of powering its grid with 100% renewable energy for six consecutive days. We discuss how Portugal, despite not having easy ac…

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#56: The E-fuel Oil Fields of the Future 40:04

2M ago40:04

40:04

Hello Earthlings! This week we delve into the transformative potential of e-fuels in achieving a carbon-neutral future. Our guest, Tim Boeltken from Ineratec, discusses how synthesizing fuels from green hydrogen and captured CO2 can leverage existing infrastructure and vehicles, providing a practical path away from fossil fuels without waiting for …

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#55: Hyperspectral Satellite Data Putting Many Eyes on the Earth 37:38

2M ago37:38

37:38

Hello Earthlings! On this week’s episode, we explore the transformative potential of hyperspectral imaging technology, a tool that was once exclusive to space agencies like NASA but has recently become accessible for commercial use. Join our host Lisa Ann, as she delves into the myriad applications of this advanced imaging technique that captures d…

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#54: Hydrogen Horizons: Pioneering Clean Energy Education 33:37

2M ago33:37

33:37

Hello, Earthlings! In today’s episode, we focus on the new technology set to redefine our energy landscape. We’re speaking about the potential energy of the future: Hydrogen! We met Max Accordino, Head of Business Development at Horizon Educational. We discuss the need to educate the younger generation about the value of hydrogen energy through edu…

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#53: Earth Day’s Mission to End Plastic Pollution 43:29

2M ago43:29

43:29

Hello Earthlings! This week we’re celebrating Earth Day by delving deep into the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, a subject that touches on the health of our planet and ourselves. Our guest, Aidan Charron, the Director of End Plastic Initiatives at Earthday.org, shares his journey from witnessing the impact of plastic on the beaches of North C…

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#52: Zeroing in on Hydrogen for Marine Transportation 42:10

3M ago42:10

42:10

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode of "Earthlings 2.0," Lisa Ann talks to guest Joseph Pratt, CEO and CTO of Zero Emission Industries, on the potential of hydrogen fuel cells in decarbonizing the maritime industry. The episode delves into the groundbreaking work of Zero Emissions Industries and the positive findings that herald the viability …

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#51: The Grass is Greener with Carbon-Negative Building Products 36:57

3M ago36:57

36:57

Hello Earthlings! In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, Lisa Ann Pinkerton delves into an innovative solution addressing the global housing crisis without exacerbating our climate emergency with Plantd. With the collective future of 3 billion Earthlings at stake by 2030, the episode navigates the pressing need for sustainable construction methods that…

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#50: The Real Future of Virtual Power Plants 32:33

3M ago32:33

32:33

Hello Earthlings! In this electrifying episode of Earthlings 2.0, host Lisa Ann Pinkerton and expert guest, Sarah Minczeski Delisle, VP of Government Affairs and Communications at Swell Energy, dives deep into how Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are becoming the unsung heroes in the transition to renewable energy. These systems are not only changing th…

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#49: Green Hydrogen’s Unsung Hero 22:10

3M ago22:10

22:10

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications),, delves into the indispensable yet underappreciated role of rectifiers in the green hydrogen economy with guest Bryan Allen, Director of Hydrogen and Energy Storage at DynaPower. Together they explore how rectifiers, devices converting AC to DC, …

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#48: Talking Circular Economy with the Trash Magic! Podcast 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the enchanting world of waste with our host, Lisa Ann and the dynamic duo behind the Trash Magic! Podcast, Oakley Jennings-Fast and Sara Eve Fuentes. Sara and Oakley share the origins of the Trash Magic! Podcast, unravel the complex relationship we have with trash, and challenge the prevai…

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#47: Hydrogen Horizons: Unveiling the Power of Fuel Cells 29:05

4M ago29:05

29:05

Hello Earthlings! In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Philipp Ruez, Head of Sales for Industrial Applications at EKPO Fuel Cell Technologies, and our host, Lisa Ann Pinkerton, to delve into the transformative world of hydrogen fuel cells. They discuss the basic principles of how fuel cells generate power to their significant impact on de…

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#46: Sailing the Silent, Solar-Powered Seas 44:16

4M ago44:16

44:16

Hello Earthlings! In this exciting episode, we set sail into the transformative waters of the marine transport sector, navigating the currents of change towards a sustainable future with zero-emission yachting at the helm. Our guide through this voyage is none other than Michael Köhler, CEO of Silent Yachts, and a visionary who has been steering th…

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#45: How Thermal Batteries are Bottling the Sun 37:10

4M ago37:10

37:10

Welcome back, Earthlings, to another electrifying episode where we shine a light on the innovations set to redefine our energy landscape. Today, we're diving into a breakthrough poised to crack the code of the clean energy future: thermal batteries. We talk with Asegun Henry, founder and chief technology officer of Fourth Power, who sheds light on …

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#44: Ending the Timeline for PFAS Forever Chemicals 30:19

4M ago30:19

30:19

In this enlightening episode, we delve into the pervasive and concerning issue of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination with Nigel Sharp, the forward-thinking founder of Aquagga. PFAS, often referred to as the "forever chemicals," pose a significant challenge to water quality and environmental safety worldwide. Nigel shares his j…

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#43: The Captivating Promise of Carbon-Negative Plastics 34:19

5M ago34:19

34:19

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, join us as Karin Calvinho, co-founder and CTO of RenewCO₂, takes us through her journey from witnessing the environmental impacts of Brazil's petrochemical industry to leading the charge at RenewCO₂. Her story, marked by firsthand experiences with pollution and oil spills, fuels her commitment to sustainabl…

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#42: Sustainable Aviation Fuels Are Gaining Altitude! 33:46

5M ago33:46

33:46

Hello Earthlings! In this episode, our hosts Lisa Ann, and our guest Gene Gebolys (CEO and Founder of World Energy), take to the skies in discussing Sustainable Aviation Fuels or SAFs. SAFs are becoming more necessary year by year as the fight to combat climate change intensifies. Gene shares enlightening insights on the evolving SAF market and the…

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#41: Autonomous Vehicles: The Future of the Fastlane 38:33

5M ago38:33

38:33

Hello Earthlings! In this thought-provoking episode, our hosts Lisa Ann and our guest Timothy Papandreou, the CEO of Emerging Transport Advisors (ETA), dive into the transformative world of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology. They discuss the potential global impact, current advancements, and the ethical and societal implications of this rapidly ev…

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#40: COP 28 and the Conundrum of International Anarchy 16:56

5M ago16:56

16:56

Hello Earthlings! Join us for a compelling discussion on COP28 that cuts through the noise, offering essential insights for anyone passionate about our planet's future with our host, Lisa Ann, a former NPR Environmental journalist with over 15 years in clean technology PR. We’ll unravel how decision-making processes can dilute impactful climate act…

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#39: Rethinking Reforestation with Mast Reforestation 32:51

6M ago32:51

32:51

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, join us as we speak with Grant Canary, the visionary CEO behind Mast Reforestation. Grant delves into the intricate journey of ideating and refining reforestation initiatives, shedding light on the challenges faced and the invaluable role of feedback from peers and collaborators. Reforestation stands as a power…

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#38: Turning Climate Science into Public Action with Dr. Aaron Thierry 36:40

6M ago36:40

36:40

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Aaron Thierry to discuss the challenges involved in climate activism. We talked about the pivotal role science has in determining the planet's future and why scientists need to take more active social responsibility to enforce meaningful change. Aaron breaks down the criticality of this tran…

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#37: Earthlings 2.0 x Trash Magic Episode Swap: Producer's Responsibility in End of Life of Products with Heidi Sanborn 30:42

6M ago30:42

30:42

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, we’re doing an episode swap with the incredible Trash Magic podcast, hosted by the dynamic duo Sara Fuentes and Oakley J-Fast! In this wonderful episode, Oakley and Sara talk to the remarkable Heidi Sanborn, an esteemed pioneer in the field of extended producer responsibility with over thirty years of experienc…

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#36: Our Super Capacity to Wean Remote Communities off of Diesel with Marty Snyder 37:05

6M ago37:05

37:05

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and guest Marty Snyder (President at SuperCapicitor Energy) delve into the amazing technology of supercapacitors, the damaging effects of diesel, and energy storage. Lisa Ann and Marty speak about the challenges related to providing power supplies to…

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#35: The Charge of the Electric Farm with David Meyers 33:25

6M ago33:25

33:25

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), is joined by David Meyers (founder of GridTractor) to explore the future of agriculture. David shares his passion for reducing carbon emissions in agriculture through ⚡️electrification ⚡️ Lisa Ann and David discuss GridTractor and the misconceptions …

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#34: Reinventing Solar from the Ground Up with Daniel Flanigan 23:32

7M ago23:32

23:32

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and guest Daniel Flanigan (Chief Marketing & Product Officer at Erthos) explore the varied problems that come from switching to solar power as well as their exciting possible solutions! Solar energy, while promising, has not yet reached its full pote…

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#33: Carbon Price, Power, and Politics with Neal Dikeman Part 2 38:44

7M ago38:44

38:44

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and guest Neal Dikeman (founder and Partner at Energy Transition Ventures, Chairman of Cleantech.org) continue their discussion on the politics, legislation, and ethics of carbon credit and carbon offset. Lisa Ann and Neal delve deeply into the confl…

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#32: The Future of Solar Farming - Earthlings 2.0 x SunCast Episode Swap 1:10:40

7M ago1:10:40

1:10:40

Hello Earthlings! This week we’re bringing a very special episode swap with SunCast, hosted by Nico Johnson. We're showcasing an exceptional episode featuring Dan French, Executive Producer of the Solar Farm Summit. In this enlightening conversation, Nico and Dan delve into the intricacies of agrivoltaics, an innovative fusion of agriculture and so…

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#31: Carbon Price, Power and Politics with Neal Dikeman (Part 1) 29:10

7M ago29:10

29:10

Hello Earthlings! Buckle up for an exciting episode where we tackle carbon prices, power dynamics, geopolitics… oh my! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and guest Neal Dikeman (Partner at Energy Transition Ventures) delve deep into the world of clean energy and the energy transition. With Neal's exten…

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#30: The Magical Solution of Beans with Andy Jarvis 25:23

8M ago25:23

25:23

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and guest Andy Jarvis (Director of The Bezos Earth Fund) explore the answer to everything… Beans!Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve into the unassuming world of beans and their surprising impact on global health and the environment. In …

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#29: Living, Breathing, Beautiful Buildings with Lindsay Baker 46:17

8M ago46:17

46:17

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), is joined by Lindsay Baker (CEO and Chief Strategist of the International Living Future Institute) to explore a future where living buildings give more to the environment and society then they take. To hear Lindsay say it, designing buildings that us…

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#28: Solving the Rubik’s Cube of Carbon Markets with Steve Boyle 30:09

8M ago30:09

30:09

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and our guest Steve Boyle (Rubicon Carbon VP, Head of Sales) discuss how we solve the puzzle of carbon markets. If you follow this industry, you know the ability of companies to purchase carbon credits to offset their emissions can be as complicated …

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#27: Future-Proofing Batteries the EV Battery with Virginia Klausmeier 30:45

8M ago30:45

30:45

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and our guest Virginia Klausmeier (President and CEO of Sylvatex) dive into how to prepare the electric vehicle industry now for the revolution that’s coming, by rethinking one component of EV lithium-ion batteries - cathodes. They explore how costs …

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#26: The Forever Fuel in Nuclear Fusion with Randall Volberg 34:12

9M ago34:12

34:12

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and our guest Randall Volberg (Type One Energy), discuss the potential benefits of Nuclear Fusion. We speak about the differences between the different types of nuclear fusion reactor design and how they can be used to provide clean highly dense ener…

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#25: A Mighty Urban Wind Future with Erika Boeing 28:48

9M ago28:48

28:48

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications) and our guest Erika Boeing (CEO and founder of Accelerate Wind) discuss how we can generate energy from small wind turbines, similar to solar power! Historically, small wind technology has faced obstacles, but Erika Boeing's background sets her apart.…

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#24: The Fast Future of AI with David Kruguer 36:50

9M ago36:50

36:50

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications) and our guest David Krueger (Assistant Professor at Cambridge University) discuss the blisteringly fast future of AI! In his work at Cambridge, David helps with the computational lab and its machine learning departments. He focuses on deep learning al…

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#23: The Perils and Payoffs of Carbon Credits with Sasha Mackler 34:58

9M ago34:58

34:58

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode we are joined by our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and our guest Sasha Mackler (Executive Director of The Energy Program at the Bipartisan Policy Center). We zoom in on the promising concept of compensating projects that drawdown carbon emissions. In this discussion of voluntary carbo…

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#22: The Land of the Lost Food with Lisa Johnson 33:07

10M ago33:07

33:07

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications), and our guest Dr. Lisa Johnson (a), discuss the impact of global food waste! Dr. Johnson is a researcher and Adjunct Assistant ProfessorAdjunct Assistant Professor North Carolina State University, private consultant in food loss and agriculture, and …

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#21: The Big Idea Behind Tiny Homes with Lindsey Wood 42:10

10M ago42:10

42:10

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications) and our guest Lindsey Wood (CEO of Go Tiny Academy) discuss, you guessed it, tiny home living! Lindsey’s journey into tiny home living began with a series of challenges that ultimately shaped her into an expert in the field. She's now committed to sha…

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#20: Digitizing Democracy with Hannes Astok 29:30

10M ago29:30

29:30

Hello Earthlings! In today’s episode, host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications) we explore the concept of using the internet for government interactions and services, also known as e-governance. Our guest Hannes Astok(Executive Director, Chairman of the Management Board - Estonia’s e-Governance Academy) talks to us about Estonia's ad…

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#19: Fossil Fuel Misinformation with Duncan Meisel Executive Director, Clean Creatives 28:20

10M ago28:20

28:20

Welcome back! We’re back in communications range to continue our collective journey of exploration into what the future holds for all living things on our planet. In the second episode of the season, we explore the hidden work that helps oil and gas companies undermine the many efforts of forward-thinking Earthlings to combat climate change. Our gu…

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#18: The Recycler for Spaceship Earth with Brittany Zimmerman, CEO of Yummet 31:22

11M ago31:22

31:22

Welcome to Season 3! We’re back in communications range to continue our collective journey of exploration into what the future holds for all living things on our planet. In this first episode of the season, we explore how technology developed for space travel is being reused here on planet Earth. Our guest is Brittany Zimmerman, CEO of Yummet, a re…

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#17: Season Three Preview 5:37

11M ago5:37

5:37

An Earthling Evolution Welcome Earthlings to Season 3! In this special episode, creator and host Lisa Ann Pinkerton previews what’s new on the podcast, how it’s elevated to Earthlings 2.0, and highlights some of the captivating you’ll hear in the first few episodes. Join us as we speak to entrepreneurs, researchers, scientists, and policy advocates…

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#16: Life at 3° C with Dr. Bill Mcguire, Dr. Camille Paramsean, Dr. Edmon Totin, and Dr. Peter Howard 1:15:02

1y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

You are living on a planet that is 1.1°C hotter than 100 years ago. By 2100, your future family members could be living in a 3°C world. This means mass deaths from extreme heat. Failing agriculture and food scarcity. Lack of drinkable water. Mass climate migration. Cities underwater. Civil unrest, and other dangers that you may not have even though…

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#15: Space Inc. with Neeraj Gupta, Ryan Hartman, and Marcia Smith 1:00:13

1+ y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Humanity is moving into space, and our businesses are coming with us. In recent years we have seen the beginnings of a new wave of human activity in space, from new commercial ventures, to exploration and even space tourism. But what does the future of our species in space look like? And will we recreate our problems and carry our political dysfunc…

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#14: Electrification: The Smart Home Upgrade with Ari Matusiak, Alex Bazhinov, and Claire Broido Johnson 57:08

1+ y ago57:08

57:08

The home of the future is electric and dynamic. In this episode, we look at the how-to of smart home electrification and the integrations coming to maximize the transformation from the ordinary home to a live-in power plant. And we explore how the US federal government is providing incentives for home upgrades like heat pumps and induction stoves, …

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#13: Chilling Out Urban Mobility with Melinda Hanson, Carlos Pardo, and Charlie Welch 1:03:57

1+ y ago1:03:57

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E-bikes, e-scooters, and other forms of micromobility are changing how we get around cities and cities. In this episode, we examine multiple angles of this change to smaller, more efficient forms of transportation, looking at the benefits to individual riders and how and why we can change cities to allow people to meet their travel needs more effic…

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