I migliori Decarbonize podcast (2024)

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2024 legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy 1:02:21

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Let’s talk about what happened at the Minnesota Legislature! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar we recorded the day after the legislative session ended to learn what some key accomplishments were this session, what they mean for the work ahead, and more. Webinar guests: Justin Fay, senior lead, public affairs and advocacy Eric Fowler, s…

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White Paper Deep Dive: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge 1:00:43

5M ago1:00:43

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Tune in to this recording of Fresh Energy's webinar from April 17, 2024. This in-depth discussion is an exploration of the inner workings of Minnesota’s natural gas distribution system from our latest whitepaper, "Hidden beneath our feet: Minnesota’s growing decarbonization challenge." Fresh Energy’s Joe Dammel, Curt Nordgaard, Caitlin Eichten, and…

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2024 Legislative Session 1:05:40

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The 2024 session of the Minnesota Legislature begins on February 12. Join the Fresh Energy team for a conversation about our plans and expectations for the coming session. We'll discuss what it takes to be effective advocates at the Minnesota Legislature, what a typical “bonding year” has in store, and Fresh Energy's priorities for the 2024 legisla…

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Debriefing COP28 with J. Drake Hamilton 1:02:45

9M ago1:02:45

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The 2023 U.N. Climate Conference, also known as COP, will be held in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 through December 12. J. Drake Hamilton, senior director, science policy at Fresh Energy, was one of the more than 70,000 participants from around the globe to attend. Get the scoop from J. on some of the big discussions that happened at th…

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Understanding the gas system with Joe Dammel 1:07:09

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Minnesota’s natural gas utilities are planning to grow their gas distribution systems and the volume of natural gas they deliver over the coming decades. This poses a significant challenge for Minnesota as we strive to rapidly reduce emissions from the buildings sector to meet state emission goals. But in order to understand the problem, Minnesotan…

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Looking ahead to COP28 with J. Drake Hamilton 47:19

11M ago47:19

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The 2023 U.N. Climate Conference, also known as COP, will be held in the United Arab Emirates from November 30 through December 12. J. Drake Hamilton, senior director, science policy at Fresh Energy, will be one of the more than 70,000 participants from around the globe to attend. Get the scoop from J. on some of the big discussions that will be ha…

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What's up with hydrogen? 37:00

1+ y ago37:00

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Hydrogen is a hot topic in the clean energy space and here in Minnesota. Thanks to the 100% clean electricity law, Minnesota’s electricity supply will be 100% carbon-free by 2040. This is a BIG deal. But to address the global climate crisis, we must be carbon neutral across the economy by mid-century or before—and this includes our industry and agr…

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Legislative session debrief with Fresh Energy 1:15:38

1+ y ago1:15:38

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Let’s talk about what happened at the Minnesota Legislature! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar to discuss why this year was the biggest yet for clean energy and climate—and why it means the work is just beginning. Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar that was recorded on Tuesday, May 23 to learn what some key accomplishments …

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Earth Day Special Edition: Listening to "Otuhaka" with Eric Pasi 42:31

1+ y ago42:31

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Fresh Energy is mixing it up for Earth Day with a podcast takeover by Palms Psalm, a music project created by Eric Pasi! Tune in for a listening session of Palms Psalm's new release, "Otuhaka" with Fresh Energy's Jo Olson and Eric Pasi. "Otuhaka" is an album full of songs that weave surf rock with island vibes in a reflection on climate-fueled anni…

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Minnesota’s 100% Clean Electricity Bill Explained 1:01:11

1+ y ago1:01:11

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Let’s talk about Minnesota’s 100% clean electricity bill! Join Fresh Energy policy experts for a webinar that was recorded on Monday, February 6 at 1:30 p.m. to dig into why this bill is a big deal for Minnesota, what it entails, its history and journey through the Minnesota Legislature, and more. Webinar guests: Michael Noble, executive director A…

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2023 Legislative Session 43:02

1+ y ago43:02

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The 2023 session of the Minnesota Legislature begins on January 3. Join the Fresh Energy team for a conversation about our plans and expectations for the coming session. The discussion will touch on Minnesota’s clean energy opportunities, federal action, committee assignments, budget surplus, our policy goals, and more! Podcast Guests: Michael Nobl…

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Debriefing COP27 with J. Drake Hamilton and guests 1:00:32

2y ago1:00:32

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What happened at COP27? In November, nearly 200 countries will come together in Egypt for the global climate summit, or COP27, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Join Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton and members of the Minnesota delegation including Patrick Hamilton of the Science Museum and Dr. Nfamara K. Dampha of the University of Min…

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Unpacking climate finance—Fresh Energy at COP27 in Egypt 37:51

2y ago37:51

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What is climate finance and its related areas of climate mitigation and adaptation? How is Fresh Energy involved in driving progress on climate finance at COP27, the United Nations (U.N.) Climate Change Conference? In this discussion, Fresh Energy’s J. Drake Hamilton and Bri Kerber sit down to talk through J.’s seven-year legacy at the global clima…

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Where does the water go? Stormwater management in the solar energy future 1:25:29

2y ago1:25:29

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Are solar farms a threat to water quality or a community asset? How can we create a solar-friendly permitting process that also enhances water and ecosystem services for the host community? Thanks to the PV-SMaRT project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Solar Energy Technology Office, we are excited to debut the first solar-specific …

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How networked geothermal can help get Minnesota off fossil gas 55:52

2y ago55:52

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What is networked geothermal, and how can it drive decarbonization? In this discussion, hosted by Fresh Energy on behalf of the Energy We Can’t Afford Coalition, Fresh Energy's Joe Dammel, John Farrell from Institute for Local Self-Reliance, and Zeyneb Magavi from HEET sit down to dive into the details on how geothermal microgrids and district syst…

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What's up with building codes? 30:31

2y ago30:31

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What are building codes, and how are they critical tools in driving progress toward a healthier, more resilient, more efficient Minnesota? Fresh Energy's Eric Fowler and Briana Kerber dive into the details on what building codes are, who writes them, how they impact our lives, and how Fresh Energy is acting on multiple levels to improve building en…

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What's up with the Inflation Reduction Act? 48:53

2y ago48:53

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What is the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and how did it get to where it is today? Sit down with Fresh Energy's Michael Noble, Anjali Bains, and Jo Olson to learn about the good and bad elements of the bill and its implications for equity and justice, as well as how Fresh Energy and advocates across the country are continuing to plug in to drive b…

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Energy + The Arts: Part 4 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series 1:11:42

2y ago1:11:42

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Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film, institutions of higher learning, our democracy, and in the very air we breathe. Once again, this July, Thursdays were Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! Many special guests joined Fresh Energy each Thursday for four fun and engaging discussions about the many facets of e…

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Energy + Health: Part 3 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series 1:11:29

2y ago1:11:29

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Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film, institutions of higher learning, our democracy, and in the very air we breathe. Once again this July, Thursdays are Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! Register here to join Fresh Energy and special guests for four fun and engaging discussions about the many facets of ene…

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Energy + Higher Ed: Part 2 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series 49:54

2y ago49:54

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Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film, institutions of higher learning, our democracy, and in the very air we breathe. Once again this July, Thursdays are Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! Register here to join Fresh Energy and special guests for four fun and engaging discussions about the many facets of ene…

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Energy + Democracy: Part 1 of Fresh Energy's 2022 Summer Webinar Series 1:03:35

2y ago1:03:35

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Energy and climate issues play out across our society—in books and film, institutions of higher learning, our democracy, and in the very air we breathe. Once again this July, Thursdays are Fresh Energy summer webinar series days! Register here to join Fresh Energy and special guests for four fun and engaging discussions about the many facets of ene…

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MISO 101 with Mike Schowalter 1:21:14

2+ y ago1:21:14

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When we hear about the electric grid, it’s common to think of our local electric utility. They’re the ones we pay for our electric service after all, and it’s our utility’s trucks that we see repairing downed electricity lines. But, as explained in our “What’s up with the grid?” blog, the grid is much bigger than any single utility. It is instead a…

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What does Minnesota Power’s long-range plan mean for equity and public health? 1:09:40

2+ y ago1:09:40

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The investments utilities make in energy infrastructure, including coal and gas plants, have significant impacts on public health, environmental justice, equity, and more. Minnesota’s leaders, policymakers, community advocates, and all who live here should have the opportunity to understand these impacts. Additionally, both utilities and regulators…

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Get the Buzz: Research shows solar habitat installations support pollinators 1:10:54

2+ y ago1:10:54

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Bees, monarchs, and other critical pollinators are disappearing, and scientists agree that loss of habitat is a primary concern. However, research has found that the renewable energy sector provides a unique opportunity for creating new pollinator habitat. Join Monarch Joint Venture, Connexus Energy, MNL, and Fresh Energy for a webinar recorded on …

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Powering Up Minnesota: Leveraging federal funds to drive local investment 1:02:23

2+ y ago1:02:23

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will funnel a historic $1.2 trillion into states—about $6.8 billion of which is headed to Minnesota. These funds will go toward much-needed investments in weatherization assistance, energy efficiency, power and grid, electric transportation, and more—all of which play a major role in our climate future as we seek e…

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Amping up Minnesota homes with electric panel upgrades 29:09

2+ y ago29:09

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Electric panel updates are a crucial way to speed up home electrification, but cost can be a barrier. That’s why Fresh Energy is leading a new effort at the Minnesota Legislature this year to prepare Minnesota’s existing residential buildings for the transition to fossil-free electricity: An electric panel upgrade program for owners of single famil…

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Where are the Cars? 18:27

2+ y ago18:27

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Covid and war in Europe have thrown a wrench into electric vehicles supply chains. Decarbonize Ottawa invited Ottawa’s electric car guru back for an update on buying an electric car in the Ottawa region. Featuring Raymond Leury with music by Paul Paré.

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Crossroads Moments in Fresh Energy’s 30-Year History 54:23

2+ y ago54:23

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Fresh Energy is celebrating 30 years of making history for clean energy and climate here in Minnesota and the Midwest. Join Michael Noble, J. Drake Hamilton, and Jim Ladner for a conversation about some pivotal moments in each decade of Fresh Energy’s history. Podcast Guests: Michael Noble, Executive Director of Fresh Energy J. Drake Hamilton, Seni…

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Going Beyond Cars: Advancing Minnesota’s vehicle electrification for climate, health, and economy 59:17

2+ y ago59:17

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Electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles is good for climate, public health, and our economy—and we’ve got the data to back it up, thanks to a new report from Fresh Energy on behalf of the Coalition for Clean Transportation. Join experts and advocates from Fresh Energy, MN350, Sierra Club, and the Environmental Resource Management Group (ERM). …

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Goodbye, Boiler 16:36

2+ y ago16:36

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This is the second of two episodes on heat pumps--an energy-efficient alternative to heating and cooling with natural gas. The first looked at ducted systems to replace forced air furnaces. This episode is about heat pumps for homes with boiler and radiator systems. Featuring Jason Creaghan and Holly Bickerton. Music by Paul Paré.…

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Natural Gas 101 with Joe Dammel 1:01:37

2+ y ago1:01:37

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Natural gas—also known as fossil gas—is everywhere these days. It’s in our buildings, where we burn it to heat spaces and water and to cook our food. It’s in our neighborhoods, running through pipes that crisscross our streets. It’s in our electricity grid, where we burn it to create electricity. And it’s in the news. We’re hearing more and more ab…

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Heat from the Cold: Lowering your Home's Carbon Footprint 22:05

2+ y ago22:05

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Air source heat pumps are a high efficiency alternative to burning natural gas--both for home heating and air conditioning, all with the same unit. Meet a couple of Ottawans who have taken the plunge. Featuring Jason Creaghan and Holly Bickerton.

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Beyond Representation: Equity in climate and energy journalism 59:23

2+ y ago59:23

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As news organizations focus more attention on environmental justice, what steps can they take to ensure they’re truly serving the communities they cover? In this virtual panel discussion, we talk to both journalists and advocates from Energy News Network, Grist, and the Midwest Building Decarbonization Coalition about what equity in climate and ene…

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Grid 101 with Mike Schowalter 1:11:40

2+ y ago1:11:40

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Join Fresh Energy's Bri Kerber and Mike Schowalter for a deep dive on the grid! Mike lays out the details on what exactly the grid is, how it works, the current challenges and opportunities in grid modernization, and discusses what’s next as we look to build the grid that will serve our clean energy future for generations to come. Want even more de…

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Our Clean Energy and Climate Plans for the 2022 Legislative Session 49:53

2+ y ago49:53

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The 2022 session of the Minnesota Legislature begins on January 31. Join the Fresh Energy team for a conversation about our plans and expectations for the coming session. The discussion will touch on Minnesota’s budget surplus, bonding and budget proposals already on the table, our policy goals, and more! Podcast Guests: Michael Noble, Executive Di…

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Greening the Neighborhood 28:15

2+ y ago28:15

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What to do when an asphalt roadway is sitting virtually unused beside a prime piece of parkland in your neighbourhood? The residents of Ottawa's west end had a radical idea--tear it up, and turn it into gardens and forests instead. This is the story of how Champlain Park won a Greener Greenspace Award from the Society for Organic Urban Land Care.…

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The National Healing Forests Initiative 21:27

2+ y ago21:27

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The National Healing Forest project was born on a May day walk in Ottawa. This episode tells the tale of how this collaborative initiative came to be, and explores the possibilities for sustainability and reconciliation offered by the growing number of healing forests in Canada. Featuring Peter Croal and Patricia Stirbys. Music by Paul Paré.…

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2022 EV Outlook: Top 10 market trends, exciting new models, federal investments, and more. 1:31:05

3y ago1:31:05

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Let’s talk EVs! Join Shift2Electric’s Jukka Kukkonen and Fresh Energy’s Jo Olson and Justin Fay for a webinar about all-things electric vehicles (EVs) including Jukka's top 10 market trends and predictions, exciting new models, and the evolving federal EV landscape. This webinar is also available on YouTube here. View a comprehensive reference list…

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The state of coal in Minnesota 54:33

3y ago54:33

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Join Fresh Energy for a two-part episode as we discuss the state of coal in Minnesota. Part 1: Fresh Energy's Allen Gleckner and Isabel Ricker lay out the details on changes to coal plant operations, scheduled closure dates, utilities importing coal power from other states, and important ways listeners can get involved at home and with their utilit…

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Going Electric, Part Two: Practical Considerations of Owning an Electric Vehicle in Ottawa. 25:26

3y ago25:26

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In the first of this two-part conversation, Raymond Leury, President of the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa broke down the environmental impact of EV’s versus internal combustion vehicles. In this episode, Raymond and David explore common questions about owning and driving an electric car in Ottawa. Featuring Raymond Leury with music by Paul Par…

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Going Electric, Part One: The Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicles 18:33

3y ago18:33

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The transportation industry is converting to electric at a rapid rate--presumably a good thing, But just how different is the carbon footprint of electric compared to internal combustion vehicles? In the first of two parts, this episode unpacks the question with a vehicle specialist. Featuring Raymond Leury with music by Paul Paré.…

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Scoping the Urban Forest: Doing an Inventory of the Tree Canopy in Old Ottawa South. 22:13

3y ago22:13

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Volunteers in Ottawa South are busy counting trees on private land in their neighbourhood. Not just counting, but identifying, measuring and assessing age and health. They're following a protocol called "Neighbourwoods", and the data they collect will give them leverage to advocate for trees in their community. Featuring Mark Burgham with music by …

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Decarbonize Ottawa: An Introduction 2:31

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Decarbonize Ottawa is a podcast series devoted to exploring climate change—what it means, and what we can do about it in Canada’s capital city. This short trailer gives you a peek at what the series is all about. Featuring music by Paul Paré.

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Looking out for Trees in Your Neighborhood 15:15

3y ago15:15

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Thirty percent of Ottawa is covered in tree canopy--an urban forest that plays a crucial role in both mitigating and adapting to climate change. Each tree makes a difference. And yet how often do we see a healthy tree destroyed by new construction? Ottawa has a tree bylaw that sets rules for which trees can be cut, and which trees cannot. This podc…

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Debriefing COP26 with J. Drake Hamilton 1:05:59

3y ago1:05:59

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From late October through early November, almost 200 countries came together in Glasgow for the global climate summit, or COP26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference. Fresh Energy’s Senior Science Policy Director J. Drake Hamilton attended the summit and shared real-time updates on the Fresh Energy blog. Sit down with J. and the Science Mus…

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Minnesota on the Global Stage: A pre-COP26 conversation with J. Drake Hamilton 1:05:04

3y ago1:05:04

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With the Global Climate Summit around the corner, countries and corporations are making major announcements for climate action. As our Senior Science Policy Director J. Drake Hamilton prepares to travel to Glasgow to attend the summit, we sat down with her for a behind-the-scenes look at what to expect at this year’s United Nations Climate Change C…

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Untangling the FirstEnergy scandal: A guided tour of the biggest corruption case in Ohio history 1:02:32

3y ago1:02:32

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In 2020, the FBI revealed details of a $60 million corruption case that has so far led to multiple arrests, including Ohio House speaker Larry Householder, and the resignation of the state’s top utility regulator. Join Energy News Network, journalists, and advocates from Ohio as we walk through the tangled web of dark money and back-door dealmaking…

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Discussing the Evolution of Energy Access and Equity at Fresh Energy 53:25

3y ago53:25

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At Fresh Energy, equity is a central pillar of our mission and a priority across the organization. Our Energy Access and Equity department is where the organization and the staff on today's podcast focus specifically on policies and programs that reduce the energy burden on under-resourced communities, increase opportunities for and access to clean…

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Electricity Instead of Gas: How can communities embrace efficiency and electrification and avoid new fossil gas infrastructure? 1:09:27

3y ago1:09:27

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Tune in to Part 4 of Fresh Energy's "Intersection of Energy and Community" webinar series! The transition to an equitable, carbon-neutral economy will bring big changes to our communities. State and federal policies, utility programs, and the overall evolution from a world powered by oil and gas to a clean electricity-powered future, play out in ou…

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Authentic Community Engagement: What is the difference between public input and a co-created climate vision? 1:04:29

3y ago1:04:29

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Tune in to Part 3 of Fresh Energy's "Intersection of Energy and Community" webinar series! The transition to an equitable, carbon-neutral economy will bring big changes to our communities. State and federal policies, utility programs, and the overall evolution from a world powered by oil and gas to a clean electricity-powered future, play out in ou…

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