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Cities 1.5 is a podcast featuring progressive policy conversations with urban leaders taking action to limit global heating to 1.5 degrees. Hosted by David Miller and developed by University of Toronto Press, this podcast serves as a platform to discuss the most pressing policy and underlying economic issues facing cities in their effort to lead on transformational climate action. The podcast is a... more

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Canada might seem like an endless source for freshwater - but like everything else on Earth, this plentiful resource is ultimately finite. While much of Canada has yet to experience water-related issues, poorly managed and failing infrastructure comb... more

As catastrophic wildfires intensify across Canada - destroying homes, blanketing the country in smoke, forcing evacuations, and driving major economic losses - we ask in this episode what it will take to live with fire in a warming world. 

David sit... more

Canada is having a moment: our reputation and soft power are growing. In the face of unexpected tariffs, a deepening housing crisis, and skyrocketing cost of living, Canadians are asking who we really are, what we want to stand for…and what lies ahea... more

Climate change can feel frightening and uncertain - so much so, in fact, that sometimes hope can feel like an act of denial. But hope isn’t denial: it’s a recognition that we still have choices.

In our new Cities 1.5 limited miniseries, Oh, Canada: ... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Baron
Assistant professor of fire ecology at the University of British Columbia Okanagan
University of British Columbia Okanagan
Episode: Oh, Canada: Living with fire in a warming world
Richard Ireland
Mayor of Jasper
Municipality of Jasper
Episode: Oh, Canada: Living with fire in a warming world
Gabrielle Blatz
Provincial Secretary of Women, Gender Equity and Inclusion for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government
Otipemisiwak Métis Government
Episode: Oh, Canada: Living with fire in a warming world
Merlin Blackwell
Mayor of Clearwater
District of Clearwater
Episode: Oh, Canada: Living with fire in a warming world
Stephen Gilbo
Former Minister of Environment and Climate Change for Canada; climate activist
Government of Canada / Canadian Parliament
Episode: Oh, Canada: How did we get here?
Ian Mauro
Executive Director of the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions; Professor
University of Victoria / Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
Episode: Oh, Canada: How did we get here?
Amber Bennet
Executive Director of ReClimate
ReClimate
Episode: Oh, Canada: How did we get here?
Avi Lewis
Leader? a prominent climate filmmaker and activist
Episode: Be Hope: Cities 1.5 presents a special preview of Oh, Canada - Solutions for the Climate Crisis
Amber Bennett
Executive Director of Re.Climate
Re.Climate
Episode: Be Hope: Cities 1.5 presents a special preview of Oh, Canada - Solutions for the Climate Crisis

Hosts

David Miller
Host of the series; Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of City Climate Policy and Economy; leads conversations on policy and urban climate action.
Jim Lee
Host/announcer for season wrap-up; provides finale framing and sign-off.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • More of that! Ppl have to know stuff and get into Action!!

    Hope, you can do more good episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shimmon84
    Germany2 years ago
  • Fantastic

    Really interesting podcast about climate and cities. Can recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sqwirral
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Show!

    Worth the listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RottenAppleRanch
    United States2 years ago
  • Important topic and excellent podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    StianIM
    2 years ago
  • danni

    so good to hear useful infos like this - keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dannilovefox
    Germany2 years ago

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Guests bring diverse, on-the-ground insights from mayors to researchers.
The show bridges policy, design, and community perspectives in urban climate action.
Episodes make complex topics accessible without sacrificing depth.
The host delivers clear, actionable climate storytelling with strong city-level focus.

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Oh, Canada: Living with fire in a warming world
Q: What is the most important thing that Canada could be doing together to really ensure that we can be resilient in the face of the increasing severity of potential climate disasters, whether wildfires, flooding, heat, or other?
Ireland argues that Canada should prioritize clean energy, strengthen its electrical grid, and build disaster-ready, energy-secure homes. He says these efforts can improve energy sovereignty and reduce the economic costs of recurring climate disasters.
Oh, Canada: Living with fire in a warming world
Q: Why are wildfires different today?
Baron says Indigenous burning helped maintain more frequent, less severe fire regimes before colonization. Colonization disrupted those practices, and later fire suppression reduced fire activity for decades. Climate warming, changing landscapes, and where people live now contribute to larger and more severe fires.
Oh, Canada: How did we get here?
Q: What led you to resign from the Cabinet over the climate strategy with Alberta?
I believed the proposed grand bargain would not deliver the necessary climate action and that continuing on that path risked compromising long-term emissions reductions despite short-term political maneuvering.
Creating ecosystems of climate truth: How can cities defend information integrity?
Q: What practical steps can cities take to defend truth in climate information?
Key steps include building an ecosystem of truth through governance, engaging diverse messengers, improving media literacy, and sustaining engagement beyond crisis moments to embed truthful climate narratives in everyday life.
Creating ecosystems of climate truth: How can cities defend information integrity?
Q: How does the information ecosystem differ between Brazil and the Global North, and what can be learned from Brazil's approach?
She notes that while both regions face disinformation, Brazil has accelerated the problem due to high social media connectivity and political dynamics, but also leads with proactive initiatives like official COP agenda integration and regional cooperation networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cities 1.5

What is Cities 1.5 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on urban climate policy led by mayors, policymakers, researchers, and activation-focused advocates. Across episodes, the conversations cover decarbonization in cities, governance strategies for just energy transitions, and the politics of data centers, transport, and information integrity. Hosts foreground practical action, community voices, and city-level experimentation—highlighting leadership from diverse global cities, the role of truth-telling in climate discourse, and the ways local action scales to regional and international impact. A notable thread is the emphasis on equity, co-creation with residents, and the use of storytelling to mobilize public support for ambitious climate programs. Overall, listeners can expe... more

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