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Climate Chat is a channel where we discuss all things climate with scientists, technologists, authors, advocates, communicators and others helping us understand and fight climate change.

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In this Climate Chat episode, host Dan Miller interviews climate scientist Dr. Robert Kopp about sea level rise predictions and the economic impacts of sea level rise. Robert Kopp is a climate scientist who serves at Rutgers University as a Distingui... more

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In this Climate Chat episode, host Dan Miller interviews WFLA Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist Jeff Berardelli about climate change, climate communications, and the upcoming super-strong El Niño. Jeff Berardelli is the Chief Meteorologist a... more

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In this Climate Chat episode, host Dan Miller interviews Cornell atmospheric climate scientist Brendan Clark about his research on how Sunlight Reflection Methods (SRM, a.k.a., solar geoengineering) will impact vegetation growth and agriculture. We w... more

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In this Climate Chat episode, host Dan Miller discusses 10 major misconceptions about climate change held by people involved in climate action. This is not about climate denial myths, but rather about "conventional wisdom" that turns out to be wrong.... more

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Robert Kopp
Climate scientist specializing in sea level rise
Rutgers University
Episode: The Physics & Economics of Sea Level Rise with Robert Kopp
Jeff Berardelli
Meteorologist and climate communicator
WFLA; former CBS meteorologist
Episode: "Uncharted Territory!": The Upcoming Super El Niño with Jeff Berardelli
Brendan Clark
Cornell Atmospheric Scientist studying climate impacts on agriculture
Cornell University
Episode: What Happens to Our Food Supply When We Dim the Sun? with Brendan Clark
Matthew S. Johnson
Professor, University of Copenhagen; expert in atmospheric chemistry
University of Copenhagen; Ambient Carbon (co-founder)
Episode: Methane Eradication: Matthew Johnson's Radical Chemistry
Katharine Gage
Student activist leading CFD movements in colleges and high schools
Carbon Fee and Dividend Movement / Bowdoin College
Episode: Students Fighting To Force Polluters to Pay: Carbon Fee & Dividend w/ Katharine Gage
Adam Dorr
Director of Research at RethinkX; author of Brighter and The Degrowth Delusion
RethinkX
Episode: Can Technology Fix the Climate? with Adam Dorr
Ross Centers
Board member and co-founder of the Planetary Sunshade Institute; CEO of Ethos Space
Planetary Sunshade Institute; Ethos Space
Episode: Throwing Shade at Global Warming: Risks & Reality of Planetary Sunshades with Ross Centers
Phil Duffy
Chief Scientist at Spark Climate Solutions; former Climate Science Advisor to the President
Spark Climate Solutions
Episode: The White House Scientist Scaling Climate Solutions feat. Phil Duffy
Detlef van Vuuren
Professor at Utrecht University and lead of an integrated assessment modelling team at PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency; Utrecht University
Episode: New Global Emissions Projections: Scrapping the Highs & Lows with Detlef van Vuuren

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Climate Change & Politics with Steven Chu
Q: What should be done to engage the public and political leaders to take meaningful action on climate?
There needs to be a combination of clear scientific communication, realistic policy design, and technological progress that makes clean options cost-effective and reliable, along with addressing energy security to avoid economic backlash against climate action.
Climate Change & Politics with Steven Chu
Q: What are your thoughts on hydrogen as an energy carrier and its current costs and challenges?
Hydrogen can be useful as a reducing agent in industry and in certain applications, but green hydrogen is expensive today. Its role will depend on cheap, low-emission electricity and improvements in detection and transport to avoid methane-like leaks and infrastructure issues.
Climate Change & Politics with Steven Chu
Q: What is your view on the feasibility of 100% renewable energy by 2050 beyond electricity?
Renewables can cover much of the energy mix in many regions, but some places will need backup—nuclear or natural gas—to maintain reliability. The goal is a practical, diverse portfolio rather than a perfect, all-at-once transition.
Carbon Capture for Pulp & Paper Mills with Brett Henkel
Q: From discussions about costs and negative emissions, how optimistic are you about achieving widespread negative emissions at reasonable costs?
Cost and deployment depend on scale, policy, and continued technology maturation. While early DAC is expensive, point-source capture (especially at biomass-based sites) can achieve meaningful negative emissions at lower costs per ton as economies of scale grow and policy incentives mature.
Methane Eradication: Matthew Johnson's Radical Chemistry
Q: How does the methane destruction process differ from conventional approaches, and why is it needed now?
The process uses radical chemistry, specifically chlorine-atom–mediated reactions, to dramatically accelerate methane destruction in low-concentration air streams where thermocatalysts fail. This is needed because most methane emissions are diffuse and dilute, and existing technologies can't effectively destroy methane below ~1000 ppm. The method enables rapid removal of methane, offering a practical lever to reduce near-term warming.

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What is Climate Chat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Climate-focused conversations bring together scientists, technologists, policymakers, and startup founders to unpack the science, policy, and real-world implications of climate action. Across episodes, the show covers solar geoengineering, carbon removal, energy transitions, and controversial ideas with a critical, evidence-driven lens, often featuring guests who are researchers, industry experts, or advocates. Noteworthy is the willingness to explore provocative topics (e.g., SRM, planetary sunshades, degrowth) while balancing risk, governance, and ethics, making it a dense but accessible resource for professionals who need current, technically informed perspectives for strategy, outreach, or sponsorship alignment. Potential listeners incl... more

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2. Jeff Berardelli
3. Brendan Clark
4. Matthew S. Johnson
5. Katharine Gage
6. Adam Dorr
7. Ross Centers
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