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AWESome EarthKind

Dirty, unhealthy, and unsustainable energy for our electricity, heating, cooling, and transportation threatens our planet and the lives of everyone we love and know. Once a week - every Monday, we bring in leading environmental activists, entrepreneurs, experts, and everyday people who are transforming homes, workplaces & communities into clean energy power centers that save money and create a healthy, prosperous, just & sustainable planet. The AWESome EarthKind podcast inspires and empowers you

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27:39

Powering the Future: Bridging the Clean Energy Job...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2024/12/07

Quantum Quote: “What if someone told you that we have everything we need to decarbonize most of the economy, we could just start electrifying every new car furnace, water heater, dryer, and cookstove and industrial process starting right now." - Stephen Lacy, paraphrasing Saul Griffith. As we stand at the edge of a clean energy revolution, the urgency for a skilled workforce in this sector has never been more critical. With the United States experiencing a surge in clean energy jobs growing at

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38:18

HV Communities Lead on Climate Action

AWESome EarthKind ·

2024/07/03

We just had an amazing conversation on the Earth Kind podcast with Paige Ruane and Vanessa Bertozzi from Partners for Climate Action, Hudson Valley. They shared insights on their work supporting local communities in addressing the climate crisis and improving ecosystems in the Hudson River Valley watershed. Did you know they've given out over $3 million in grants since starting? Their impact is truly inspiring! Paige and Vanessa believe that the overlapping ecological crises are best

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49:58

The Future of Sustainable Healthcare Products: A...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2024/05/28

From plastic medicine bottles to sustainable healthcare products, learn how Cabinet Health is making a difference. In this episode, we chat with Russell Gong, co-founder of Cabinet Health, about their mission to eliminate single-use plastic medicine bottles in the healthcare industry. Tune in for an inspiring conversation! Russ shares his journey from recognizing the plastic medicine problem to founding a sustainable healthcare company. Learn how Cabinet Health is innovating to make a positive

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40:37

Zero-Carbon Industry: Transformative Technologies and...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2024/04/16

The entire world is transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy sources for our electricity, heating, cooling and transportation. Technologies such as energy efficient light bulbs and appliances, solar and wind powered electricity, air and ground source heat pumps, and electric vehicles are transforming our lives. Communities, schools, and workplaces are adopting zero-carbon technologies that will also reduce costs and improve our health and safety. But did you know that the industrial sector

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43:43

Durable Change Only Happens at the Speed of Trust -...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2024/03/05

Quantum Quote: "We build too many walls, and not enough bridges." - Isaac Newton We live in an incredibly polarized world. Every day, we witness the widespread, massive distrust of almost everything and everyone. How can we overcome the escalating anger and mistrust that pervades close to every aspect of our society? Well, in today's episode, we meet Erik Wohlgemuth of Future 500 (www.future500.org) with over two decades of experience in stakeholder engagement and corporate sustainability. Erik

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45:55

Robison’s Evolution - from Fossils to Clean Energy –...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2023/10/02

Quantum Quote: “It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement; and who, if he

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48:48

University Sustainability with UB Chief...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2023/09/11

Quantum Quote: "The peacemaker taught us about the seven generations. He said, when you sit in Council for the welfare of the people, you must not think of yourself or your family, not even of your generation. He said, make your decisions on behalf of the seven generations coming, so that they may enjoy what you have today." - Oren Lyons "It's not the critic who counts; nor the man or woman who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The

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38:04

Saving the Climate with Sustainable & Profitable...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2023/05/22

Quantum Quote: “Save the climate with profitable wave power.” – Jan G. Skjoldhammer Each and every year, uwe are burning more fossil fuels, ruining our children’s futures and all of our lives. What we’ve been missing is a more cost-effective and climate-saving solution that’s been around since the very beginning of time. Wave power—about three times more stable than wind—has the potential to provide energy equal to all the electric consumption of everyone in the world right now! Jan’s

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33:56

Climate-Smart Agriculture: How Eco-Friendly Farming...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2023/03/23

Quantum Quote: “Save our soil in the hopes that the soil might just save us.” - Woody Harrelson We all have to eat - but agriculture is something we often don’t think about And, even when we do, we don’t think much about how it affects our environment. But climate smart grants, carbon credits, and goals to become “net zero” have now made agriculture a hot topic in the mainstream media over recent years. Sustainable agriculture provides a fast and direct path to the eco-friendly changes we want,

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35:26

Organic Batteries to Power IoT using Electricity from...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2023/01/24

Quantum Quote: “Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.” –Jules Hammond “To learn to succeed, you must first learn to fail.” –Michael Jordan Batteries may be just shrugged off as something small - but did you know that 15 billion batteries end up in landfill or are incinerated every year? The power of science and technology is now creating a change in how we produce batteries - using only paper and enzymes. Today’s podcast explains this new sustainable energy solution and how it will

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43:08

Why Homeowners & HVAC Contractors are Switching to...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/12/19

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are no longer new in the market. Contractors and homeowners are recognizing that cash and tax incentives reduce both upfront investments and monthly operating costs - while creating quiet, sustainable and & more comfortable indoor air environments. Truth be told, some geothermal systems have a price tag that at first appears to be a lot more than a conventional system. But with a 30% federal tax credit, additional local tax credits and utility rebates, that

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36:40

A Cheaper, Warmer, Cooler, & Cleaner Way to Heat and...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/12/03

Quantum Quote: “Passion and commitment. You got to be passionate about what you do and committed to accomplish what you’re passionate about. That’s how I live my life.” – Donovan Gordon How can we save money and help create a better future by transitioning from heating our buildings with fossil fuels to heating and cooling with clean and renewable resources? When we say that we’re going to heat and cool our buildings from the earth, more often than not, people scratch their heads and question

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44:11

How Sustainable Investing Can Help Solve Climate...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/08/29

Quantum Quote: “You can't climb a mountain if it's smooth." -Andre Iguodala Investing is one of the primary ways to secure a better financial future for you and your family. But, did you know that where we bank and how our investments are managed can greatly impact our carbon footprints? Our finances, including our retirement funds, are not charity. Ensuring that these are properly invested is a must. Carbon Collective provides the opportunity to ensure that our investments not only build a

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45:33

The Best Thing You Can Do is Power Your Life with...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/07/18

Quantum Quotes: “Going solar saves a bunch of money. No matter what your politics and ideologies are - saving money is pretty universal.” - Bill Nussey We’ve become so used to having fuel-powered sources get us through our day that most people find it hard to embrace solar’s potential to change not only our life, but also the planet’s. For years, we’ve depended on fuels that require taking something out of the ground, refining and burning it, which, with all the waste, then inevitably led to the

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42:15

Solar - The Largest Energy Source on the Planet with...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/05/30

Quantum Quote: “Look at the numbers. Always look at the bottom line-- the numbers. Because that's the best way to back up what you say.” – Richard Perez "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever had.” – Margaret Mead Saving Earth and attaining sustainability isn’t too late if we know where to rightly invest our time and money. Switching to solar is the most cost effective and impactful way to create the clean,

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33:34

Earth Day 52st Anniversary - with Earth Day Founder,...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/04/22

Quantum Quote: “If it has been done, it must be possible.” – Kenneth Boulding April 22, 2021 is the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day - the most widely-observed non-religious holiday in the world. Over 1 BILLION people participate in Earth Day events in virtually every nation on Earth. Earth Day events educate and mobilize on local, state, national, and global environmental issues. The 2020s HAS to be the turning point for humanity’s transition to clean energy and a sustainable future. 90% of

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21:22

NYS Clean Heat Program - Accelerating the Clean...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/04/18

Quantum Quote: "It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela Using clean energy is 75% to 400% more efficient than fossil fuels to power our electricity, heating, cooling, transportation, and many more systems. That's why state governments and utilities are doing their best to help and encourage everyone to switch to sustainable energy sources that are good for the environment and the consumer. Where can we find programs and resources to help us use clean energy sources, especially

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33:05

Transitioning Towards a High Tech Future: Treating...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/04/04

Quantum Quote: “There is but one true need, and that is human relations.” (translated to English) – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (author of “The Little Prince”) An earth- and user-friendly water system is one of the major issues facing the world today. The water shortage and sewage concerns are getting more serious every day, with droughts plaguing the western U.S. while floods regularly overflow sewage systems in the east. Around the world, these issues are even more intense. Did you know that even

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37:47

Urban Equitable Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/02/28

Quantum Quote: “I don't care that they stole my idea, I care that they don't have any of their own.” - Tesla If you live in a single family home - you can do all of your electric vehicle charging with a regular electric socket in your garage. But in urban areas, most people live in apartments and multifamily buildings. How do we create the opportunity to own - and charge - an electric car for everyone? Across the country, ordinances and laws are being passed to promote EV charging. Today, we

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44:51

Sell Every Megawatt: Sustainable Computing with...

AWESome EarthKind ·

2022/01/31

Quantum Quote: “An idea that is developed and put into action is more important than an idea that exists only as an idea.” – Edward de Bono There is exponential growth in new clean energy production, with numerous companies creating solar & wind power plants across the globe. Clean energy is now the least cost source of new electricity virtually everywhere on Earth, and renewable energy was 87% of all new electric power plants in the US in 2021. Unfortunately, a lot of that energy doesn’t reach

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