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Climate Confident

Tom Raftery
Climate Change
Sustainability
Plastic Pollution
Climate Policy
Decarbonization
Carbon Emissions
Global Plastics Treaty
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Energy Efficiency
Environmental Health
Earth Day
Microplastics
Electric Vehicles
Renewable Natural Gas
Carbon Mitigation
Renewable Energy
Danish Design
Planetary Boundaries
Climate Activism
Apocalyptic Optimism

Climate Confident is the podcast for business leaders, policy-makers, and climate tech professionals who want real, practical strategies for slashing emissions, fast.

Every Wednesday at 7am CET, I sit down with the people doing the work, executives, engineers, scientists, innovators, to unpack how they’re driving measurable climate action across industries, from energy and transport to supply cha... more

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What if the real barrier to climate action isn’t a lack of science, but a lack of pressure? And what happens when climate risk collides with political instability, fossil fuel dependence, and public anger in real time?

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What if the biggest climate lever in fashion isn’t better materials, but simply wearing clothes longer?

The fashion industry accounts for roughly 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of industrial water pollution. In this episod... more

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Coal produces 4,000–8,000x more waste per MWh than wind.

But you can’t take a photo of CO₂, so we ignore it.

In this episode, I’m joined by climate futurist and long-term decarbonisation modeller Michael Barnard. We cut through he... more

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AI’s energy demand isn’t a future problem. It’s straining grids today. And most companies aren’t ready.

In this episode, I’m joined by Beatrice Clark, Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Turtle and Hughes, a Nort... more

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Dana Fisher
Professor, School of International Service, American University; Director, Center for Environment, Community and Equity
American University
Episode: Why Science Alone Won’t Deliver Climate Action
Phoebe Tan
Co-founder of Taelor, a menswear rental subscription service.
Taelor
Episode: Fashion’s 10% Emissions Problem, And the Utilisation Fix
Michael Barnard
Climate Futurist and long-term decarbonisation modeler
Episode: You Can’t Photograph CO₂
Beatrice Clark
Vice President of Sustainability and Social Impact at Turtle and Hughes
Turtle and Hughes
Episode: AI Energy Demand, Grid Constraints & Decarbonisation
David Sellers
Principal architect of Hawaii Off Grid Architecture and Engineering.
Hawaii Off Grid Architecture and Engineering
Episode: Designing Buildings for a Climate That No Longer Exists
Drew Maggio
Technical Director at Highmark Building Efficiency
Highmark Building Efficiency
Episode: Why Heat Pumps, Not Cars, Will Cut Urban Emissions Fastest
Oonagh O'Grady
Vice President of International Origination at Hydrostor
Hydrostor
Episode: How Long-Duration Storage Makes Clean Energy Reliable
Rob Stait
Managing Director of Alight's behind the meter business
Alight Energy
Episode: Solar Isn’t Breaking the Grid. Our Grid Is Breaking Solar.
Ana Luisa
VP of Product at Paebbl, a company focused on decarbonizing concrete through carbon utilization and innovative material science.
Paebbl
Episode: Decarbonising Concrete With Carbon-Neutral Materials

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Tom Raftery
Host of Climate Confident Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Excellent podcast featuring real changemakers and sustainability transition practitioners, bringing innovative solutions to societies around the globe.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    MapleKiwIcarus
    2 years ago
  • Fascinating podcast! Highly recommend

    I discovered this podcast in late 2021 and it’s become my go-to. There’s so many stories here that have to do with hope, technology, economy, humans and of course the environment… It’s a lot of fun, diverse, and highly informative. Something for everyone fore sure. Give it a listen and share, it won’t dissappoint you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shellfish biologist
    United States4 years ago
  • Get listen and Act Now ! Best advice from Tom Raftery

    That is not just alarming or scary story - that is the good overview how we going to live tomorrow World. But there would be no any livable place without We Act on Climate Now. This is incredible series to understand ClimateTech & must have solutions to keep your life good and happy … Climate21 looks to be most interesting source of ESG/Sustainable innovations and tech solutions for green transition to better quality of life. Personally or for corporate governance that’s a podcast to listen. Tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ABoym
    Russia4 years ago
  • Inspiring podcast

    I really enjoy Tom’s podcast! He always hosts amazing and insightful speakers and I like the length of the episodes. It’s such an important topic, and this podcast introduces it in an understandable and inspiring way. Looking forward to the next one, Tom!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Trontelj
    Germany5 years ago
  • Great sustainability blog

    Really appreciate the breadth of your guests experiences. Keep up rhe great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pauls mini
    United States5 years ago

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Content is broadly helpful for decision-makers seeking concrete decarbonization strategies.
Hosts bring clear, rigorous thinking and a focus on real-world climate action.
High-quality guests and engaging discussion on energy, policy, and tech.
Thoughtful interviews with deep domain experts and practical takeaways for implementers.

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Fashion’s 10% Emissions Problem, And the Utilisation Fix
Q: Phoebe, if people would like to know more about yourself or any of the things we discussed on the podcast today, where would you have me direct them?
They can check out Taelor, at taelor.style and find our services there.
Designing Buildings for a Climate That No Longer Exists
Q: What are the best practices in designing a house that is off-grid?
He describes the shift towards active design considering geographic and climatic variances, focusing on solar energy collection and efficient water management.
Designing Buildings for a Climate That No Longer Exists
Q: How has the climate that you're designing for changed compared to when you started out 10 years ago?
David Sellers discusses how traditional historical climate assumptions are no longer valid, emphasizing the need for designing buildings that anticipate future climatic conditions.
AI Energy Demand, Grid Constraints & Decarbonisation
Q: What is your perspective on the increasing energy demand due to artificial intelligence?
The energy demand that AI computing is demanding is creating a lot of anxiety, as all stakeholders are trying to find solutions to provide more power while minimizing environmental impact.
AI Energy Demand, Grid Constraints & Decarbonisation
Q: What are the main challenges your customers are telling you they're having right now?
It is all about the energy demand. Everyone is worried about the cost of energy, the aging energy infrastructure, and what is the best way to actually be energy resilient given budget and infrastructure limitations.

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Recent guests on Climate Confident include:

1. Dana Fisher
2. Phoebe Tan
3. Michael Barnard
4. Beatrice Clark
5. David Sellers
6. Drew Maggio
7. Oonagh O'Grady
8. Rob Stait

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