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Earthlings 2.0 Podcast

Lisa Ann Pinkerton

The Earthlings Podcast takes a look at the big issues facing humanity in the early 21st century and our relationship to our environment, technology, and each other. Each episode, award-winning journalist, and former NPR reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton hosts experts, scientists, and leaders working to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Together, they cover wide-ranging topics including environmental solutions, emerging technologies, what the future might look like, and more. Support us on Patreon and

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#81: How Slowing Ocean Currents are Rewriting Climate...

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2024/10/30

Hello Earthlings! 🌊 This week on Earthlings 2.0, we dive into the deep blue with Professor Matthew England, an expert in ocean and climate dynamics. Our warming oceans are doing a lot of heavy lifting for us, absorbing over 90% of trapped heat from greenhouse gasses. But there’s a cost, and we're already seeing a 30% slowdown in the critical Atlantic overturning circulation—a shift climate scientists once thought would take another 100 years!Together, we explore how this slowdown

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33:55

#80: Helping Farmlands Underground: The Advancement...

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2024/10/22

Hello Earthlings! This week, we're exploring the critical role of soil carbon measurement in combating climate change with Tom Sadan, Senior Business Development Consultant at Agricarbon, a company pioneering the field of soil carbon measurement and restoration. By utilizing advanced robotics, Agricarbon conducts large-scale soil carbon audits that support regenerative farming and carbon sequestration efforts.Soil, often called a "hidden hero" in the fight against climate change, is

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47:25

#79: Bridging Political Divides on Climate Change

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2024/10/15

Hello Earthlings! This week, we journey into the world of clean energy advocacy and climate policy with Julia Pyper, co-host of the Political Climate podcast and Vice President of Public Affairs at Grid Leap. Together with host Lisa Ann Pinkerton, they delve into the growing bipartisan support for clean energy and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Julia shares how framing climate issues as local concerns, like job creation and economic benefits, is shifting voter

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24:19

#78: Drone Constellation for Critical Infrastructure

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2024/10/08

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we take a deeper look into a fascinating new realm of Earth observation, not from outer space but from the "low sky." We are joined by Keith Miao, the CEO of Birdstop, a company pioneering the use of autonomous drones to monitor critical infrastructure. These drones operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) at low altitudes, providing high-detail monitoring at scale. This technology has immense potential to enhance how we monitor power

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37:35

#77: The Scope of Agriculture’s Future

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2024/10/01

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of agriculture and agritech with Venky Ramachandran, the visionary behind Agribusiness Matters. Joining us from Hyderabad, India, Venky shares insights on the transformative technologies shaping food production systems amidst climate change and market volatility. His firm and popular newsletter provide a global snapshot of agritech’s digital transformation and its impact on farmers worldwide.We explore

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27:47

#76: Unlocking the Vast Potential of Geothermal Power

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2024/09/24

Hello Earthlings! In this episode of Earthlings 2.0, we explore the future of renewable energy with Trenton Cladouhos, Vice President of Geothermal Resource Development at Quaise Energy. He shares how Quaise’s gyrotron-powered drilling technology is breaking new ground by vaporizing rock to reach extreme depths, making geothermal energy viable in areas where it was previously impossible. This innovation could provide a limitless source of clean, baseload energy, transforming how we

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49:22

#75: Balancing Pronatalism and Population Decline for...

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2024/09/17

Hello Earthlings! In this episode of the Earthlings 2.0 podcast, we tackle the multifaceted issue of pronatalism and its global impact. Rachel M. Cohen, a policy correspondent for Vox, joins us to explore why declining birth rates, once seen as a challenge for other regions, are now affecting the U.S. and many countries with traditionally higher birth rates. We discuss the economic and social ramifications, including potential strain on welfare systems, increased unemployment, and

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16:06

#74: Making Home Energy Storage Accessible For All

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2024/09/10

Hello Earthlings! In this episode of the Earthlings 2.0 podcast, we shine our tech spotlight on Blip Energy, a pioneering startup making smart home batteries available to millions of homes, particularly those often excluded from energy innovation. Host Lisa Ann chats with Sophia Wennstedt, CEO and co-founder of Blip Energy, about how her company is creating affordable, renter-friendly energy storage solutions.Sophia shares her personal journey that led to the creation of Blip Energy,

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43:56

#73: The EV Truck Stop of the Future

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2024/09/03

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we talk with Patrick Macdonald-King, CEO of Greenlane, who sheds light on the transformative potential of electrifying freight routes. With strategic partnerships from industry giants like Daimler, NextEra, and BlackRock, Greenlane is leading the charge in revolutionizing the trucking industry by developing EV infrastructure across key freight corridors.Join us as we explore how Greenlane is leveraging Daimler’s 43% market share in medium

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23:37

#72: Using AI to Make Smarter, Greener, and More...

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2024/08/27

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s Tech Spotlight, we feature BrainBox AI, a company at the forefront of using artificial intelligence to revolutionize energy efficiency in commercial real estate, starting with the most energy-intensive systems—HVAC.Our host Lisa Ann is joined by Sam Ramadori, CEO of BrainBox AI, a pioneer in leveraging AI to create intelligent, self-adapting building systems. Sam shares how BrainBox AI's technology can reduce energy consumption in commercial buildings

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36:38

#71: Turning Climate Science in Public Action with...

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2024/08/20

Hello Earthlings! Welcome aboard our proverbial spaceship to another Earthlings 2.0 rerun! This August, in the last month of summer, we have experienced Earth Overshoot Day – a time that marks when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year surpasses what Earth can regenerate in that same time frame. To address the need for humanity to re-evaluate our actions towards climate change, today’s rerun features Dr. Aaron Thierry, who discusses the benefits and

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39:30

#70: The Syzygy of Converting Light into Carbon-Free...

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2024/08/13

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, we dive into a fascinating intersection of science, technology, and the future of carbon-free chemicals and fuels - all through the power of light.Our host, Lisa Ann Pinkerton, is joined by Trevor Best, CEO and co-founder of Syzygy Plasmonics. Trevor explains how Syzygy is revolutionizing the chemical manufacturing industry by eliminating combustion—a process that contributes over two gigatons of CO2 annually. By using a groundbreaking

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28:39

#69: Cutting Carbon in the Skies Today with...

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2024/08/08

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s Tech Spotlight, we feature a company that says the fastest way to get carbon out of aviation isn't electric or hydrogen, but instead hybrids, similar to how hybrid cars were a precursor to electric cars.Our host Lisa Ann is joined by Kevin Noertker, CEO and co-founder of Ampaire, a leader in developing hybrid electric propulsion for aircraft designed specifically to reduce emissions, noise, and operational costs. Prior to founding the company, Kevin

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#68: Earthlings 2.0 Rerun: Sustainable Aviation Fuels...

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2024/08/01

Hello Earthlings! We’re continuing our summer scheduling with another Earthlings 2.0 rerun! With the Paris 2024 Olympic games currently underway, we thought of revisiting our conversation with Gene Gebolys, founder and CEO of World Energies. As the world gathers for this grand event, the carbon footprint associated with air travel becomes a significant concern.This episode discusses the nuances of sustainable aviation, from fuel performance to the tokenization of emission reductions,

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#67: The Path to a Green Cement Future

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2024/07/23

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, we dive deep into one of the most carbon-intensive industries on the planet: cement production. Cement is a crucial component of concrete, the second most consumed material on Earth after water, and its production accounts for approximately 8% of global carbon emissions.Our host Lisa Ann is joined by Ryan Gilliam, CEO and co-founder of Fortera, a company at the forefront of the green cement revolution. Ryan shares his journey from a PhD in

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#66: Earthlings 2.0 Rerun: Rethinking Reforestation...

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2024/07/16

Hello Earthlings! We’re continuing our summer scheduling with another Earthlings 2.0 rerun: Mast Reforestation with Grant Canary, the visionary CEO behind Mast Reforestation. As of this week, over 1.6 million hectares of forest around the world has been lost to wildfires– and that’s just in 2024 alone! We need these forests to regrow if we want any hope of turning back the worst effects of climate change and that’s why we’re revisiting our conversation with Grant surrounding new

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29:51

#65: A Fresh Outlook on Fruit Logistics

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2024/07/09

Hello Earthlings! In this week’s episode, we once again dive into the pressing issue of food waste, a problem that results in the loss of nearly 50% of produce before it even reaches our plates. We explore how an innovative solution from RYP Labs, co-founded by Moody Soliman, is using biomimicry to extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Moody shares insights into how their bioactive, plant-based stickers mimic natural processes to keep produce fresh longer, reducing waste

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27:50

Ep #64: Earthlings 2.0 Rerun: The Magical Solution of...

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2024/07/02

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we’re continuing our summer schedule where we’ll be posting a rerun of a relevant episode every other week. National Eat Your Beans Day falls on July 3rd this year, so we hope you consider the simple legume in your summer menus: beans! Here’s an amazing recipe that’s always a hit as a side to any summer BBQ: Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad from NYTimes Cooking.In this episode, our host Lisa Ann Pinkerton (CEO of Technica Communications),

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#63: Sailing the Silent Seas with Michael Köhler

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2024/06/25

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we’re continuing our summer schedule where we’ll be posting a rerun of a relevant episode every other week. The Earthlings 2.0 team have been dreaming about spending our summers lounging on a quiet, peaceful deck, drinking Mai Tais under a clear sunny, blue sky ever since we heard this episode: Sailing the Silent Seas!In this exciting episode, we set sail into the transformative waters of the marine transport sector, navigating the currents

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39:47

#62: Diving Deep with DNA Today

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2024/06/18

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.Join us as we discuss the implications of CRISPR technology, the promise of precision medicine, and the potential of whole genome

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