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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 Phil Duffy, Chief Scientist for Spark Climate Solutions and former Climate Science Advisor for President Biden. We will discuss Phil's White House experience as well as his current role at Spar... more

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In this Climate Chat episode, hosts Leon Simons and Dan Miller interview climate scientist Detlef van Vuuren about his recent paper where he lays our new "emissions scenarios" that will be used by the IPCC to predict future global warming. Since futu... more

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Recent Guests

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
Alan Ransil
CEO or representative of Devonian Systems (as introduced
Devonian Systems
Episode: Biochar Carbon Removal: Finally Ready for Primetime? with Alan Ransil
René van Westen
AMOC climate scientist, lead author on multiple papers about abrupt Gulf Stream changes and AMOC tipping points
Utrecht University (Netherlands)
Episode: Current Events: Are We Hitting the AMOC Tipping Point? with AMOC Scientist René van Westen
Doug MacMartin
Cornell-based solar geoengineering researcher
Cornell University
Episode: Can We Reflect the Sun & Cool the Earth? with SRM Scientist Doug MacMartin
Brian von Herzen
Founder/Director of the Climate Foundation
Climate Foundation
Episode: Seaforestation Can Reverse Climate Change with Brian von Herzen
Alison Taylor
Professor in the Stern School at NYU; author of Higher Ground
New York University (Stern School)
Episode: Business Ethics & Climate Change with Alison Taylor
Dakota Gruener
Founder/Director of Reflective.org
Reflective
Episode: SRM Research: Science, Risk & Responsibility with Dakota Gruener
Francisco Estrada
Researcher at National Autonomous University of Mexico, head of Climate Change Research Program
National Autonomous University of Mexico
Episode: Risks of Termination Shock with Francisco Estrada

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Dan Miller
Host of Climate Chat
Leon Simons
Co-host; climate scientist

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The White House Scientist Scaling Climate Solutions feat. Phil Duffy
Q: What is Spark Climate Solutions and what kinds of work do you do there?
Spark is a nonprofit that funds and guides research across a range of climate challenges, supports policy and market development, and uses a holistic approach to nurture multiple potential solutions rather than betting on one technology.
The White House Scientist Scaling Climate Solutions feat. Phil Duffy
Q: How did political leaders like Obama and Biden engage with these climate realities?
Leaders acted within political constraints; Obama implemented measures like the Clean Power Plan and Paris Agreement commitments, while Biden advanced major investments and the IRA, but faced political obstacles and balancing energy policies with climate goals.
The White House Scientist Scaling Climate Solutions feat. Phil Duffy
Q: What is the overall state of climate change today and how bad is it?
The guest explains that compared to 1991, atmospheric CO2 has risen significantly, and warming is increasing; the trajectory could push us toward dangerous warming unless mitigation and adaptation actions scale up, with emphasis on both continued emissions and the changing climate feedbacks.
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Q: First, I'd like to ask clarification on the graph that you showed of the relative impact of LNG, natural gas coal. Was that based on the 20-year global warming potential?
Yes, it used the 20-year global warming potential (GWP20) to compare impacts, and the leakage rate of natural gas was highlighted as a significant factor in making gas as bad as or worse than coal in some analyses.
Current Events: Are We Hitting the AMOC Tipping Point? with AMOC Scientist René van Westen
Q: What is the probability of hitting the tipping point in the 21st century under an intermediate emission scenario?
Around 57 percent, indicating a substantial risk, with higher probabilities (around 90 percent) under very high emission scenarios and lower probabilities if emissions are reduced.

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This shows a strong focus on climate science with regular forays into policy, economics, and ethics. Episodes frequently feature researchers, practitioners, and authors who unpack complex topics—ranging from paleo-climate signals and ice sheets to solar geoengineering, regenerative economics, and climate finance. The discussions blend rigorous science with practical implications for leadership, business strategy, and governance, often including live Q&A or guest interactions that push for clear takeaways and audience engagement. A notable pattern is the willingness to challenge conventional narratives about climate action, emphasize governance and ethics, and explore systemic pathways to decarbonization. Overall, it's a science-forward, pol... more

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2. Detlef van Vuuren
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7. Alison Taylor
8. Dakota Gruener

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