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It"s Getting Hot In Here

Hot In Here Climate Podcast

Welcome to It"s Getting Hot In Here, where four Gen Z friends dive into the science and policy of climate change in a conversational podcast. Hosts Sharan, Skylar, Autumn, and Hadley dive into a variety of topics from how to teach kids about climate change to the science of wildfires. Whether you’re wondering how greenhouse gases work or what the best climate change movie is, they breakdown the latest events, key questions, and how to take action. With a focus on solutions and a healthy dose of fun,

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01:01:01

Trash Talk (It’s Getting Hot in Here - solid waste...

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2026/10/05

This week Skylar (with the help of Autumn) teaches us about solid waste management , including all things food waste, recycling, and trash. Skylar shares all the fun things you can find while dumpster diving and we share our tips for reducing personal waste.

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00:38:57

It’s Getting Endangered in Here (Endangered Species Act)

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2026/09/19

This week Sharan teaches us about the Endangered Species Act, and how it’s being threatened by the Trump administration. We learn about how it started, cases that challenged the act, a group called the God Squad, and how the act relates to climate change. Use this outline to message your Representatives urging them to protect the Endangered Species Act!Follow us on Instagram: @its.getting.hotPlease make sure to leave us a like/review on Spotify and ApplePodcasts!

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01:08:37

It’s Getting Entertaining in Here! (Our Favorite...

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2026/08/16

We are joined this week by special guest Isha who shares some of her favorite songs with climate change themes! Also the rest of the pod ladies share their favorite books and movies that relate to climate change. Let us know your favorite climate themed media in the comments below! Check out the media mentioned in this episode:Rhinestone Eyes by GorillazSagittarius A* by Declan McKennaOil by Gorillaz feat. Stevie Nicks Sprawl ll by Arcade FireCadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing

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00:44:45

It’s Getting Positive in Here! (Environmental/climate...

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2026/08/01

This week Hadley shares some environmental success stories from the last few decades, including the origins of the environmental justice movement, the foundation of the EPA, acid rain reduction, and damn removals. The pod ladies also share how you can be apart of these successes! Such as becoming a citizen scientist or voicing your opinion at public forums. And so much more! Yes it’s getting hotter in here, but we can do this!Follow us on Instagram! @its.getting.hotBecome a citizen scientist for air

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00:35:04

It’s Getting Even Hotter in Here! (Super El Niño...

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2026/07/18

Put on your science caps we about to get nerdy up in here! This week Autumn teaches us about the El Niño Southern Oscillation and what to expect from a super El Niño this year. Make sure the rate and comment on this episode to get a shout out in our next episode! Visuals mentioned in the pod:Video with great visuals explaining El NiñoWalker CirculationSea Surface Anomaly mapOther sources used: https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/el-nino-forms-expected-to-strengthen-say-noaa-forecasters

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00:38:08

It's Getting Outdoorsy in Here (National Parks Edition)

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2026/07/04

Just in time for the 4th of July, Sharan takes us through the history and symbolism of National Parks and how the parks fit into our national conversation about climate change and the value we place on nature. We discuss recent legislation affecting national parks, the importance of the parks in communicating climate change and exposing the public to nature, and share our favorite national parks. Sign the petition to stop the construction of the wall in Big Bend Ranch State Park & Big Bend National

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00:38:24

It’s Getting Hydroponic in Here.

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2026/06/20

This week Skylar leads us through the rise and fall of vertical farming (also known as hydroponic farming), and how new green technologies are not a catch all for climate solutions. Resources Used for this

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00:37:22

It's Getting Historical In Here

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2026/06/03

Hadley discusses why the humanities are an underrated tool for understanding and communicating climate change. Focusing on history and literature, we cover questions including:How does reading fiction help us understand climate change? How can humanities skills help us combat misinformation and engage with climate deniers? How have past climatic changes shaped human societies, and what can we expect for the future? Plus, Grace recommends hopeful climate fiction and Autumn finds an excuse to talk

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00:42:06

It’s Getting Unwalkable in Here

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2026/05/20

Sharan takes us through examples of sustainable design and how we can use it to make our communities a better place. We discuss what sustainable design means to us, why aesthetics matter, the origins of American lawns, and whether we can blame our seasonal allergies on botanical sexism. Plus, we air our grievances with the city of Los Angeles and shoutout our favorite trees. Sources used in this episode:1. Céline Semaan, "We must confront design's colonial inheritance," Dezeen (August

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00:26:09

It's Getting Fiery In Here

It"s Getting Hot In Here ·

2026/05/06

In honor of Wildfire Preparedness Week, our very own wildfire meteorologist (Autumn) takes us through the science of wildfires including: How do meteorologists predict wildfires and wildfire conditions? Why are wildfires becoming more common? And how do we prepare for and prevent wildfires? Sources used for this episode: https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/building-a-long-term-record-of-fire-145421/https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adl5889

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00:17:45

It's Getting Hot In Here: Intro

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2026/04/24

It’s Getting Hot In Here began when four friends met while pursuing their masters degrees in Climate Science and Policy. Eager to continue having climate conversations with other likeminded people, they decided to start a podcast to explore some of the key challenges and opportunities of fighting climate change (and have some fun along the way). Find out what the podcast is all about and get to know Sharan, Skylar, Autumn, and Hadley in our intro episode.

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